New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted three accused linked to the banned ISIS terrorist organisation in connection with an alleged jihadi bioterrorism conspiracy aimed at carrying out mass poisoning in public places, an official statement said. The main accused, Hyderabad-based Dr Syed Ahmed Mohiuddin, along with co-accused Azad and Mohammad Suhel, both from Uttar Pradesh, have been chargesheeted before the NIA Special Court in Ahmedabad under relevant sections ...Read More

Kota: The first Vande Bharat trainset manufactured by the Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, has achieved a maximum speed of 180 kmph during a speed trial conducted on the Kota–Chaumahla–Kota section under the Kota Division of West Central Railway, officials said. The trial was conducted under the supervision of Dhirendra Kulshreshtha, Director (Testing) at the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) of Indian Railways. Officials said earlier trials at 160 kmph had already b...Read More

Ahmedabad: “Gujarat has powered India’s west. Odisha is now ready to power India’s east, offering scale, speed, and strategic access to the next frontier of growth. For industries looking ahead, Odisha presents not just an opportunity, but a long-term competitive advantage," said Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi during the Odisha Investors’ Meet roadshow in Ahmedabad. The first day of the Chief Minister’s visit to Gujarat witnessed participation from industry leaders, business...Read More

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Rs.5659.22 crore for Mission for Cotton Productivity (2026–27 to 2030–31) to address bottlenecks, declining growth, and quality concerns in India’s cotton sector, a press release said. As per the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the mission aligns with the 5F vision (Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign) of Government of India. The Mission focuses on enhancing cotton productivit...Read More

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved two more semiconductor projects under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) which includes country’s first commercial Mini/Micro-LED display facility based on GaN (Gallium Nitride) Technology and a semiconductor packaging facility, an official press release from the Cabinet said. The two approved proposals will set up semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Gujarat with a cumulative investment of around Rs...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Cyber Centre of Excellence (CID Crime) on Tuesday announced that it has busted an interstate cybercrime network involved in fraud exceeding ₹53 crore, with 10 accused arrested from Anand and Ahmedabad. The racket was linked to 132 complaints registered across nearly 20 states. According to the police, the arrests were made using technical surveillance, which helped identify key operatives facilitating the movement of fraudulently obtained funds on a commission basis. ...Read More

Banaskantha: State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) on Tuesday announced the commissioning of a 100 MW solar power project in Bhadramali village of Deesa taluka, marking a significant step in its renewable energy expansion. In a regulatory filing to the BSE, CIL stated that it had received the commissioning certificate from the Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) for the 100 MW solar power plant in Gujarat, effective March 31, 2026. A Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Coal, CIL has been s...Read More

Surat: Surat International Airport currently has no direct international flights after Air India Express abruptly discontinued its Surat–Bangkok service from May 1, dealing a fresh blow to the city’s global connectivity ambitions. The airline had initially planned to suspend the service from July 1, 2026, but the early withdrawal has resulted in a complete halt of international operations from the airport in the ongoing summer schedule. The decision comes despite strong passenger demand on...Read More

Surat: India’s first barrierless, multi-lane free flow (MLFF) tolling system has been officially implemented at the Choryasi toll plaza on NH-48 near Surat, marking a major shift toward seamless, stop-free highway travel. The system enables automatic toll collection without requiring vehicles to halt, making it the country’s first unmanned toll plaza model. The lane-free tolling system, introduced by the National Highways Authority of India after a long trial period, allows vehicles to pass...Read More