1,283 kg beef seized on Vadodara-bound train; FIR against two over banned meat transport
Gujarat police seized 1,283 kg of beef from the Golden Temple Express at Vadodara station, en route from Amritsar to Mumbai. The illegal meat was discovered in the parcel van, leading to an FIR against the sender, Vijay Singh, and receiver, Jafar Shabir. Authorities are investigating the case under animal cruelty laws following forensic confirmation.
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23-year-old Surat teacher who eloped with 13-year-old student found 5 months preganant
AHMEDABAD: The case of a 23-year-old private tutor from Surat, Gujarat, who eloped with her 13-year-old student and was later found five months pregnant, has sent shockwaves across the country, raising urgent concerns about child safety in informal education settings. The scandal deepened after a medical examination revealed the womans pregnancy, and she claimed that the minor is the father, prompting authorities to order an immediate DNA test. The ordeal began on the afternoon of 25 April, when the teacher, previously a trusted figure in the boys life, vanished with the child in broad daylight, triggering panic and a swift search operation. CCTV footage from their residential society captured the teacher leaving with the boy, a sling bag over her shoulder, indicating premeditation. The teacher had been tutoring the boy for the past three years, and for the last year, he had become her only private student, a closeness that dangerously escalated over time. Police investigations revealed that the alleged sexual abuse took place at the tutors residence and later at a hotel in Vadodara while the pair was on the run. Before fleeing to Surat, the 13-year-old reportedly handed over a few of his clothes to the woman, who later purchased additional items for their escape. Surat teacher abducts 11-year-old student, caught 390 kilometres away after four-day manhunt The pair travelled across several cities-including Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur, and Vrindavan-before being apprehended near the Gujarat-Rajasthan border after a four-day manhunt. Surat Deputy Commissioner of Police Bhagirath Gadhvi told The New Indian Express, A medical examination has revealed that the woman is five months pregnant. She has claimed that the minor is the father of the child. Based on her statement, we have ordered DNA testing. During questioning, both individuals admitted to having engaged in a physical relationship over several months. A formal case has been registered against the woman under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for kidnapping a minor, alongside serious charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for sexual exploitation. Senior officials have called the incident a grave breach of trust and power, warning of urgent gaps in protections across both formal and informal education spaces. Legal experts have also flagged the glaring ignorance around grooming tactics used by adults in positions of influence. The case remains under intense investigation, with further legal action pending the results of the court-ordered DNA test.
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Amul Hikes Milk Prices By Rs 2 Per Litre Across All Variants In India
Prices of Amul milk across all variants in the country will be raised by Rs 2 per litre with effect from May 1 (Thursday), the marketing federation which owns the popular dairy brand announced on Wednesday.
Amul hikes milk prices by Rs 2 per litre, effective May 1
Amul, the popular dairy brand, will increase milk prices. The price will rise by Rs 2 per litre on all variants. The new rates take effect from May 1, 2025. This follows a similar price increase by Mother Dairy. Amul states the hike is a 3-4% rise in MRP, lower than food inflation.
Pakistan flag posters removed from road
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Gujarat BJP announces district presidents for Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and two other districts GujaratSamachar English
BJP reshuffle in Gujarat paused amid Pahalgam fallout; but district-level presidents announced
AHMEDABAD: Amid nationwide outrage over the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, political developments in Gujarat have slowed, with the BJPs long-anticipated state-level shake-up now caught in a cloud of uncertainty. Despite this pause, the party made an unexpected move on Tuesday by announcing new district-level presidents, signalling selective progress in its internal restructuring. Delhi has become the epicentre of high-level political activity, as pressure mounts on Pakistan following the Pahalgam incident. In Gujarat, however, all eyes remain on two major questions: who will be the next BJP state president, and when will the long-delayed cabinet expansion take place? Over the past fortnight, speculation surged after Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on 21 April. A day later, BJP state chief C.R. Patil held a closed-door meeting with Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav, further fuelling rumours of imminent changes. The BJP was reportedly considering a young OBC leader for the state presidents post, but sources now say the terror attack has shifted the narrative. Despite the expiration of Patils term, he is expected to remain in his role until political conditions stabilise. Plans to expand the Gujarat cabinet, with ministerial berths for ex-Congress members who switched to the BJP, have also been put on hold indefinitely. Given the current national climate, the cabinet expansion will not proceed anytime soon, said a party source. In a move that caught many by surprise, the BJP announced new district-level appointments on Tuesday. New presidents were named for Ahmedabad city, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Porbandar and Vadodara, indicating that while state-level decisions remain in limbo, the party is not shying away from recalibrating local leadership. The swift succession of high-level meetings in Delhi has kept Gujarats political circles on edge. For now, the BJPs larger reshuffle remains on standbyits course altered by national developments beyond the states borders.
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Municipal bond: Kochi corporation eyes new era of development financing
KOCHI: With Kochi corporation initiating talks with regulators and stakeholders to raise funds through municipal bonds, a new era of development financing is on the horizon for Kerala. If successful, Kochi will be the first among four corporations in the state to implement the municipal bond system. Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, and Kannur corporations are also toying with the idea. The move takes forward a state budget proposal that recommended allowing urban local bodies to raise Rs 1,000 crore through municipal bonds for projects like IT parks, commercial centres, roads, waste management systems, and water supply schemes. What are municipal bonds? Municipal bonds are debt instruments issued by local self-government institutions to fund infrastructure projects and daily operations. These bonds typically mature within 1 to 30 years and offer a fixed interest rate. Investors receive periodic interest payments, with the principal repaid on maturity. Indias first municipal bond was issued by the Bengaluru Municipal Corporation in 1997, and cities like Ahmedabad, Indore, Lucknow, and Vadodara have since followed suit. Types of municipal bonds General Obligation Bonds: Backed by the issuers creditworthiness and ability to levy taxes, not tied to the income from the project. Revenue Bonds: Linked to specific projects expected to generate revenue. Kochi corporation plans to issue revenue bonds, meaning repayments will rely on the revenue generated by the funded projects. Experts caution that while successful projects can drive growth, mismanagement could lead to defaults and debt traps. The funds need to be invested in viable projects which will be profitable. Mismanagement can lead to defaults and debt traps, whereas effective utilisation can drive sustainable growth and ensure financial stability for local bodies. Proper oversight and transparent governance will be essential in making municipal bonds a successful financial instrument in India, said Rintu Anthony, an assistant professor with the Rajagiri Business School. Issuance criteria The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) mandates specific criteria for municipal bond issuance: No defaults on debt repayment in the past 365 days. No promoters, directors, or the issuer classified as wilful defaulters or fugitive economic offenders. In-principle approval from a recognised stock exchange. A strong credit rating is critical. Kochi corporation, currently without an established credit rating, plans to appoint consulting firms to support financial audits and secure ratings. Credit enhancement techniques may also be explored to improve investor confidence. The credit rating should be accurate and the accounts need to be transparent, which requires financial and professional accounting support. The corporation is planning to appoint consulting firms for these processes, said Mayor M Anilkumar. Current status in Kochi Mayor Anilkumar recently met Ashwin Bhatia, a whole-time member of SEBI, to discuss the procedures and regulations for the launch of municipal bonds. Bhatia said that Kochi corporation will be given all possible support to launch municipal bonds. SEBI representatives have been informed that the procedures will be initiated as soon as possible. We may not issue the bonds during the tenure of this council. However, if we can complete the procedures by the end of this council, we will be able to issue the bonds in the next council, the mayor said. SEBI is also planning a two-day workshop for Keralas corporations, including Kochi, on the launch and management of municipal bonds. Why municipal bonds? Traditionally, local bodies in Kerala have relied on revenue generated through taxes and government loans. With the Kerala state government facing severe financial constraints, municipal bonds offer a sustainable financing alternative. The Kerala Urban Commission had earlier submitted a proposal to the state government to allow local bodies to issue municipal bonds, added Anilkumar, who is also the vice-chairman of the Kerala Urban Commission. Traditionally, local bodies rely on revenue generated through taxes, tolls, and other sources. In cases of fund shortages, they often turn to loans from the state and central governments. However, given the current financial distress faced by the state government, securing such loans has become increasingly difficult, emphasised Rintu Anthony, adding that municipal bonds provide an efficient alternative for financing and ensuring self-sustainability. Globally, municipal bonds have been successfully used in countries like the United States and Canada, but Indias bond market remains relatively illiquid, posing challenges for secondary trading.
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272 Pakistan nationals left India through Attari-Wagah border in past two days
NEW DELHI: Around 272 Pakistani nationals have left India in the past two days through the Attari-Wagah border point, and a few hundred more are expected to exit on Sunday when the deadline for the 12 categories of short-term visa holders of the neighbouring nation ends, an official said. As many as 629 Indians, including 13 diplomats and officials, have returned from Pakistan through the international border crossing located in Punjab. The 'Leave India' notice to the Pakistani nationals was issued by the government after 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed by Pakistan-linked terrorists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. The deadline for exiting India for those holding SAARC visas was April 26. For those carrying medical visas, the deadline is April 29. The 12 categories of visas whose holders have to leave India by Sunday are - visa on arrival, business, film, journalist, transit, conference, mountaineering, student, visitor, group tourist, pilgrim and group pilgrim. However, those having long-term and diplomatic or official visas were exempted from the 'Leave-India' order. According to officials, 191 Pakistani nationals left India through the Attari-Wagah border on April 25 and 81 more exited on April 26. As many as 287 Indians crossed into India from Pakistan On April 25, and altogether 342 Indians, including 13 diplomats and officials, returned from Pakistan through the Attari-Wagah border on April 26, officials said. Some of the Pakistanis might have left India through airports too, they said, pointing out that since India does not have direct air connectivity with Pakistan, they might have left for other countries. Officials said the highest number of Pakistanis with short-term visas were staying in Maharashtra. Their number was pegged at around 1,000, they said. The state's minister Yogesh Kadam on Saturday said the 1,000 Pakistani nationals with short-term visas have been asked to leave India. Around 5,050 Pakistani citizens have been living in Maharashtra and most of them are on long-term visas. Of these, around 2,450 were in Nagpur, 1,100 in Thane, 390 in Jalgaon, 290 in Navi Mumbai, 290 in Pimpri Chinchwad, 120 in Amravati and 15 in Mumbai, officials said. Interestingly, 107 Pakistani nationals, who were staying in Maharashtra were, untraceable, according to officials. Pakistani women married to Indians stranded at Attari-Wagah border amid visa row In the southern state of Telangana, police chief Jitender cited official records to say that as many as 208 Pakistani nationals were staying in the state, mostly in Hyderabad. Among them, 156 hold long-term visas, 13 short-term visas and 39 were with the travel document for medical and business purposes. There were 104 Pakistani nationals in the southern coastal state of Kerala, of whom 99 were on long-term visas. The remaining five, who were on either tourist or medical visas, have left the country. Central India's Madhya Pradesh had around 228 visiting Pakistani nationals, many of whom have left the country already, officials said. On the other hand, around 12 Pakistanis have been identified in Odisha and all of them have been asked to follow the deadline set for them to leave the country. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said three Pakistani nationals, who were in the state on short-term visas, have been asked to leave. Seven Pakistanis were in Gujarat on short-term visas -- five in Ahmedabad and one each in Bharuch and Vadodara. They have either left India or are leaving by Sunday, officials said. EXPLAINER | Pulwama to Pahalgam: Making Pakistan pay Besides, 438 Pakistani nationals are in the western state on long-term visas and they include Hindus who have applied for Indian citizenship. In the north, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Prashant Kumar said on Saturday that the process of sending back all categories of Pakistani citizens visiting the state who have been ordered to leave India has been completed. One Pakistani national is still in the state and he will depart for Pakistan on April 30, the DGP said. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday called up the chief ministers of all states and asked them to ensure that no Pakistani stays in India beyond the deadline set for leaving the country. After Shah's telephonic conversations with the chief ministers, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan held a video conference with the chief secretaries and asked them to ensure that all Pakistani nationals whose visas were revoked must leave India by the deadline fixed. The already strained relations between India and Pakistan nosedived further after the Pahalgam terror attack, with New Delhi announcing a raft of retaliatory steps, including the cancellation of visas, and Islamabad hitting back with a string of tit-for-tat measures. 130 nuclear warheads, missiles targeted at India: Pak minister Hanif Abbasi makes open threat
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Gujarat sets swift deportation in motion for 438 Pakistani nationals
AHMEDABAD: In the wake of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Home Ministry has swiftly acted, directing the cancellation of all visas linked to Pakistan. Home Minister Amit Shah, following a crucial meeting with officials, ordered all Chief Ministers on Friday to expel Pakistani nationals from their states without delay. This decisive action underscores the government's firm stance against foreign threats. The Home Department has disclosed that 438 Pakistani citizens are currently residing in Gujarat on long-term visas, with Ahmedabad hosting the highest number77followed by Surat with 44 and Kutch with 50. Additionally, 7 individuals hold short-term visas: 5 in Ahmedabad and 1 each in Bharuch and Vadodara. A major operation has now been launched to deport all Pakistani nationals residing in Gujarat, ensuring the swift execution of this order. Reports confirm the presence of 29 Pakistani nationals in Gandhinagar district, with further details emerging about individuals residing in Gandhinagar city, Kalol, Mansa, and Dehgam. In response to the Home Ministrys directive, the state government has mobilized teams, including ATS and SOG, to act swiftly. These teams are tasked with ensuring the departure of all Pakistani nationals within the mandated time frame, with the Home Department mandating their immediate expulsion from India. In a related development, a 71-year-old woman from Bharuch, Shahida Bibi, who held a short-term visa, has been deported to Pakistan. She is set to be repatriated via the Attari border, marking another step in the government's crackdown on foreign nationals. Amit Shah tells CMs to identify Pakistani nationals, ensure their immediate return Harsh Sanghvi, Minister of State for Home Affairs, stated during a visit to the ongoing Vishwamitri Project in Vadodara, The Indian government is taking strict action against Pakistan. All Pakistanis who entered India on any type of visa must leave within the prescribed deadline. There will be no compromise on this. He added, Instructions have been issued in the districts to ensure compliance, though we are also ensuring that Hindu refugees from Pakistan face no harassment. Amit Shah calls meeting to discuss future action on Indus Waters Treaty abeyance
Three die in Gujarat hit-and-run near Vadodara, SUV driver on run - GujaratSamachar English
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Vacationers call off Kashmir plan, tour operators flooded with cancellation requests
AHMEDABAD: A brutal terror strike rocked Pahalgam , Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, claiming 28 lives three of them from Gujarat. Among the victims were a father-son duo from Bhavnagar and a young Bank employee from Surat. Tragedy struck a 20-member Bhavnagar tour group in Jammu and Kashmir when 45-year-old Yatishbhai Parmar and his 17-year-old son Smit were confirmed dead in the Pahalgam terror attack. The two, residents of Kaliyabid, had been missing along with Kajalben Parmar who was later found safe. Yatish ran a salon in Bhavnagar; Smit was an 11th-grade student. Their bodies, along with that of Surats Shaileshbhai Kalthiya also killed in the attack will be brought back for last rites in their hometowns. Twenty people from Bhavnagar had gone to Kashmir, said Bhavnagar District Collector Dr. Manish Kumar Bansal. Among them, a father and son from the Kaliyabid area were killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam yesterday. One more person was injured and is currently receiving treatment there. He added, The bodies of the deceased will be brought by air from Srinagar to Mumbai on a 3 pm flight, and then transported to Bhavnagar. Additionally, 17 other people will also be safely brought back to Mumbai by air and then to Bhavnagar. Heaven on earth turned to hell: Families in grief, horror after Pahalgam terror attack A wave of sorrow has swept through the Kalthia family and their loved ones, as news breaks of the untimely passing of Shailesh Himmatbhai Kalthia. Originally from the quiet village of Dhufania in Damnagar, Amreli, Shaileshbhai had built a life in the bustling city of Surat. His house in Chikuwadi, Nana Varachha, now stands somber and silent a poignant reminder of his absence. While the first floor of the residence remains rented out, the main house has been closed since his father returned to their native village two years ago, following the heartbreaking loss of Shaileshbhais mother. The only brother to four sisters, Shaileshbhai held a special place in the hearts of his family. Professionally, Shaileshbhai served with dedication at the State Bank of India (SBI). For the past year, he was based in Mumbai, living with his family and continuing his service with quiet diligence. Before that, he spent nine years in Vadodara. The body of Shailesh, who lost his life in the terrorist attack in Kashmir, is being brought by air, said Mamlatdar A.R. Nayak. It will be flown from Srinagar to Delhi, and then from Delhi to Surat. He added, The body is expected to arrive at Surat Airport around 10:30 pm. From there, it will be taken to Shaileshs cousin. Kashmir often dubbed paradise on earth draws scores of Gujarati tourists every summer. But the deadly Pahalgam attack has shattered that allure. Fear has gripped the state, prompting a wave of cancellations from Gujarat as worried families pull the plug on Kashmir travel plans.
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Protestors form human chain in Ahmedabad againstWaqfAct
Ahmedabad: Muslim community members formed human chains in Ahmedabad and Vadodara cities to protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act and Uniform Civil Code on Tuesday. In Ahmedabad, separate human chains comprising men and women were formed on both sides of the Nehru Bridge. The protest was organised by Gujarat Hitrakshak Samiti, a non-political body with Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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An IIT aspirant from Gujarat's Vadodara has become the state's topper in JEE Main 2025 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.). According to the JEE Main 2025 results announced by the National Testing Agency on April 18, Aadit Bhagade scored an All India Rank 14 in Session 1.
Western Railway announces revised timings for select trains including Golden Temple Mail
Western Railway has announced revised timings for select trains originating from its jurisdiction. Effective April 20, the Mumbai Central Amritsar Golden Temple Mail (12903) will now arrive and depart Vadodara at 11:34/11:44 pm.
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