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ED conducts multi-city raids in Gujarat in money laundering, GST fraud case

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted multi-city searches in Gujarat in connection with a money laundering case linked to a GST "fraud" in which eight people, including a journalist, were arrested recently by the state police, official sources said. About 23 premises in cities of Rajkot, Junagadh, Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar and Veraval were being raided by the federal agency after a case was filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the sources said. Premises linked to arrested journalist Mahesh Langa, who works with The Hindu newspaper, were also being covered. The money laundering case stems from an FIR of the Ahmedabad Police Crime Branch. The city Crime Branch registered the FIR against several persons and entities after getting a complaint from the Central GST over an alleged scam involving shell firms set up to defraud the government through bogus input tax credits and fraudulent transactions. Langa along with seven others was arrested after the Central

GSEB HSC SSC 2024: Timetable released at official website, exams from Feb

The timetable for the GSEB Board exams by the GBSHSE for class 10th and 12th is out. The exams are scheduled to start on Feb 27, 2025. Science, Arts, and Commerce timetable are now available

Gujarat demolition: SC defers hearing on contempt plea against authorities

The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred hearing on a contempt plea against Gujarat authorities for allegedly illegally demolishing residential and religious structures in the state despite an interim stay and without its prior nod. A bench of Justices B R Gavai, P K Mishra and K V Viswanathan listed the plea after three weeks. The plea seeks initiation of contempt proceedings against state authorities for alleged violation of the apex court's September 17 order that there shall be no demolition of properties, including of those accused of crimes, across the country without its permission. At the outset, a lawyer sought pass-over of the hearing on behalf of the solicitor general representing the state authorities. Senior lawyer Sanjay Hegde, appearing for the petitioner, said the state has filed a response to the petition and he wanted to file the rejoinder submissions. "Their defense is that (the structure demolished) was near the Arabian Sea. What prevented them from seeking ...

Not just foreign cos, Indian corporations also jumping on the GCC bandwagon

In the last four years, large Indian conglomerates like the Reliance Industries, the Adani Group, Dr Reddy's Laboratories (DRL), and Bank of Baroda have established GCCs locally

Gujarat CM Patel launches projects of Rs 564 crore for industrial estates

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel virtually inaugurated and laid foundation stones for infrastructure projects of Rs 564 crore for state-run industrial estates on Tuesday. These projects, aimed at enhancing Gujarat's industrial ecosystem, were launched at an event held in Gandhinagar as part of 'Vikas Saptah' celebrations, the state government stated. These infrastructure initiatives undertaken by the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) aim to boost industrial growth and ensure efficient water supply and road networks across various industrial estates. Under the PM MITRA Park scheme, a project of Rs 352 crore has been launched to establish a 65 MLD water supply system at the proposed Textile Park in Vansi, Navsari district, aiming to provide essential water infrastructure to support the growing textile industry. At the Sanand-2 Industrial Estate, a Rs 21-crore project is underway to construct a water storage tank for industrial use. In the Saykha-B industrial est

Preserving heritage: PM Modi invites ideas for Lothal's maritime complex

The National Maritime Heritage Complex will revive ancient Lothal as a mini-replica of the historic dock city. At the heart of this complex will be an iconic 77-metre lighthouse museum

Delhi-Gujarat haul: Drugs brought from S America, purified in Ankleshwar

Amid a series of drug busts in Delhi and Gujarat, police here on Monday said that around 1,300 kg of narcotics was brought from countries in South America to a pharmaceutical company in Gujarat for purification before being supplied to the national capital. According to officials 1,289 kg of cocaine and 40 kg of hydroponic marijuana, worth more than Rs 13,000 crore, have been recovered from Delhi and Gujarat so far. The latest haul came on Sunday when a joint operation of Delhi and Gujarat Police seized at least 518 kilograms of cocaine worth around Rs 5000 crore from Gujarat's Ankleshwar, and arrested five people. The officials said the new seizure was connected to the recovery of 700 kilograms of cocaine in Delhi. A day after the latest recovery of cocaine from Avkar Drugs Limited Company in Gujarat's Ankleshwar, Delhi Police on Monday said the consignment was refined there by mixing chemical before being sent to Delhi. Of the five who were arrested from Gujarat, three -- Vijay

Gujarat to lead India's bid to become a developed nation by 2047: CM Patel

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday said the state will lead India's effort to become a developed nation by 2047 in 'Amrit Kaal' by serving as the country's growth engine. Patel was launching projects of Rs 2,000 crore as part of the ongoing 'Vikas Saptah, (development week) to mark the state's development under the chief ministership of Narendra Modi. Modi served as Gujarat's CM from 2001 to 2014 and then went on to become the prime minister. The state government recently announced that it would celebrate 'Vikas Saptah' (development week) every year starting October 7, the day Narendra Modi took oath as the state's 14th chief minister in 2001. "Prime Minister Modi inspires us by showing how much a single person can achieve," Patel said. Patel spoke about three phases of Gujarat, the first being since its formation in 1960 till 2001 when it faced several issues. Then came the second phase when under Modi's leadership Gujarat witnessed transformation in different ...

Massive drug bust in Gujarat worth Rs 5,000 crore; linked to Delhi seizures

Five persons have been arrested in the latest operation, which is linked to the earlier recoveries made in Delhi this month. With this, 1,289 kg of cocaine worth over Rs 13,000 crore has been seized

Police seizes 518 kilograms of cocaine worth Rs 5,000 crore in Gujarat

In a joint operation, Delhi Police and Gujarat Police on Sunday seized 518 kilograms of cocaine worth Rs 5,000 crore in Gujarat's Ankleshwar. With this, 1,289 kilograms of cocaine and 40 kilograms of hydroponic Thailand marijuana worth Rs 13,000 crore have been seized by the law enforcement agencies within a fortnight in Delhi and Gujarat, sources said. Delhi Police's Special Cell and Gujarat Police on Sunday claimed to have recovered 518 kilograms cocaine during a search conducted at a pharmaceutical company in Ankleshwar. Value of the seized cocaine in the international market is said to be around Rs 5,000 crore, sources said. On October 1, the Special Cell raided a warehouse in Delhi's Mahipalpur and seized a consignment of 562 kilograms cocaine and 40 kilograms of hydroponic marijuana. During the course of investigation, on October 10, about 208 kilograms of additional cocaine was recovered from a shop in Ramesh Nagar in Delhi. Police found that the drugs belonged to a company

NGT issues notice over illegal tree felling in Gujarat's Koteshwar

The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Gujarat regional office of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on the issue of alleged illegal tree felling in Gujarat's Koteshwar. The green body had taken suo motu cognisance of a media report on the threat to a 77-hectare forest patch in Koteshwar which is situated between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. A bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava said, "As per the article, this forest is home to over 700 species of flora and fauna, including some endangered species and this area, considered the last wildlife refuge near the city, is threatened by ongoing deforestation and urban encroachment as plans to transform it into a biodiversity park are set in motion as part of the Sabarmati River Front extension plan." The bench also comprising judicial member Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi and expert members Afroz Ahmad and A Senthil Vel said the report raised "substantial issues" about compliance with

9 killed after soil caves in at construction site in Gujarat, PM condoles

Five labourers were killed after soil caved in on them at a construction site in Gujarat's Mehsana district on Saturday, police said. The incident occurred near Kadi town, around 37 km from the district headquarters. Several labourers were digging a pit for an underground tank for a factory at Jasalpur village when loose soil caved in and buried them alive, inspector Prahaladsinh Vaghela of Kadi police station said. "Five bodies have been recovered, and three to four other labourers are feared buried. A rescue operation is going on," he said.

Ex-batter Ajay Jadeja to start new innings as Jam Saheb of Jamnagar

The current Jam Saheb, Shatrusalyasinhji Digvijaysinhji Jadeja, has announced Ajay Jadeja, a member of the royal family, as his successor

When 'CM Modi' brought Nano to Gujarat with a 1 word SMS to Ratan Tata

'Welcome', a one word SMS from the then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to the then Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata led to shifting the Tata Nano project from West Bengal to Gujarat way back in 2008. Modi had sent the SMS to Tata when the industrialist was addressing a press conference in Kolkata announcing the exit of Tata Nano project from West Bengal after violent protests led by Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee. "When Ratan Tata said in a press conference in Kolkata that they are leaving West Bengal, I sent him a short SMS saying 'welcome'. And now you can see what a Re 1 (worth) SMS can do," Modi had said inaugurating the Tata Nano plant at Sanand in 2010 built at an investment of Rs 2,000 crore. Tata had announced the exit of the Nano project from West Bengal on October 3, 2008 and declared that the plant would be set up at Sanand in Gujarat within the next four days. Modi had then said many countries were keen to offer all help for the Nano project, but the

Fortified rice supply, border roads get Rs 21K crore Cabinet push

Phase 1A of the project is under implementation, with more than 60 per cent physical progress, and is planned for completion by 2025

Amneal Pharma to invest Rs 1,600 crore in Gujarat to make GLP-1 drugs

Globally, there is a shortage of this new class of diabetes and obesity treatment

Gujarat based Jubilant Ingrevia joins WEF's Global Lighthouse Network

A Gujarat facility of Jubilant Ingrevia on Tuesday became the latest Indian firm to join the World Economic Forum's Global Lighthouse Network, a cohort of industry leaders transforming manufacturing with AI innovation. India-based units of ReNew, Cipla, Ceat, Dr Reddy's, Mondelez International, Unilever, ACG, Schneider Electric and Tata Steel are already on the list. Announcing the names of 22 innovative manufacturers who have joined its Global Lighthouse Network, the WEF said this community now comprises 172 leading production facilities and value chains that harness digital technologies at scale to drive next-generation operational excellence, environmental sustainability and workforce development. About Jubilant Ingrevia Limited (Bharuch, India), it said the company deployed 4IR (Fourth Industrial Revolution) technologies in global brownfield speciality chemical manufacturing and reskilling over 2,000 employees. Through more than 30 integrated use cases leveraging artificial and

Guj launches 'Vikas Saptah' to mark development during Modi's CM tenure

The BJP government in Gujarat on Monday began 'Vikas Saptah' to mark the state's development under the chief ministership of Narendra Modi. Modi served as Gujarat's CM from 2001 to 2014 and then went on to become the prime minister. The state government on Sunday announced that it would celebrate 'Vikas Saptah' (development week) every year starting October 7, the day Narendra Modi took oath as the state's 14th chief minister in 2001. The decision to celebrate Vikas Saptah from October 7 to 15 was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The chief minister, his ministers and senior bureaucrats gathered at the legislative assembly podium in Gandhinagar on Monday and pledged to realise the dream of making India a developed country as envisioned by the prime minister, an official release said. According to the state government, Gujarat began its development journey after Modi became the chief minister 23 years ago. A portal, ...

Kerala's rebranding push for private investment: Businesses wait and watch

The Communist bastion is looking to reinvent itself as a friendly destination for private investment. But its economic and business indicators aren't flattering

SC warns Gujarat authorities of possible contempt in demolition case

A Supreme Court bench last month issued an interim order, temporarily halting demolitions across India without the court's permission