Vadodara-to-Bharuch section of Expressway likely to be operational in

December 2023

Agency News: Bharuch

Congress criticizes Bageshwar Baba’s upcoming Gujarat visit; BJP leader hits back

Gujarat BJP Media

Convenor Yagnesh

- Kapilkumar M. Hirpara Editor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a busy global schedule over the next few days. First, the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, on May 20 where he will meet US President Joe Biden on the sidelines. Then, in between a stopover in Papua New Guinea (PNG), the island strategically located north of Australia in China’s Indo-Pacific backyard, a series of engagements in Sydney, including a bilateral with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Next month Biden will host Modi for a four-day state visit in Washington, beginning June 22, with a black-tie banquet dinner at the White House thrown in. It’s only the third state visit Biden has hosted for a foreign leader since he took office in January 2021. What lies behind the US charm offensive? India has to be careful not to be swept off its feet. Washington needs India for three reasons: China, China and China. The West’s break with China is existential. Economic ties are being loosened. Alternative supply chains are being set up. China will remain the world’s factory for some time to come. But the unravelling has begun. Beijing’s deepening support of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has added to the West’s conviction of the economic and security threat China poses to a Western world order. That threat is serious enough for Washington to forgive India for shipping Russian crude to Europe as refined fuel, including diesel, thus evading sanctions. Europe is less forgiving. This week in Brussels the European Union’s foreign policy chief Joseph Borel said that India should be penalised for avoiding sanctions in this roundabout manner. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal looking on at a press conference in Brussels soon after Borel’s comment, minced no words in calling out Europe’s double standards: “Look at EU Council regulations. Russian crude is substantially transformed in a third country and not treated as Russian anymore. I would urge you to look at Council’s Regulation 833/2014.” Jaishankar had called out Europe’s hypocrisy earlier as well: “Our trade with Russia is at a very small level — $12-13 billion, in comparison with European countries. I don’t think people should read more into it other than the legitimate expectations of any country to increase its trade. I would urge you to look at these figures. There is a website called Russia Fossil Fuel Tracker that gives you country-bycountry data of who is really importing what and I suspect that might be very, very helpful.” Washington has prosecuted the war against Russia with the same uncompromising ruthlessness that enabled it to colonise the new world, push indigenous Americans into impoverished Reservations, and use African slaves shipped across the Atlantic by European slave traders to create the world’s most powerful country. The US has wielded its hegemonic power on behalf of the West for over a century. America’s foreign and military policy from 1950 onwards was tailored to defeat the Soviet communist threat. That mission was accomplished in 1991 with the dissolution of the Soviet Union. But the West missed seeing.

The National Highway Authority of India is preparing to commence the Vadodarato-Bharuch section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in December of this year. The construction of the 8-lane Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, with a budget of 1 lakh crore, is in progress. Recent developments indicate that the pending work on the 1.75-kilometre segment within the 13-kilometre portion, under package 4 in Bharuch, has now commenced. This particular section faced delays due to protests from affected individuals. However, after the successful resolution of the issues, construction has resumed, and it is expected to be completed in either

October or November. Out of the total 1380 kilometres of the motorway, 413 kilometres pass through Gujarat. Notably, 11 kilometres of the Bharuch stretch have already been

Surat Airport terminal building extension nears completion with 94% work done

The development work for the extension of the Terminal Building at Surat International Airport is in its final stage, with 94% of the work completed. The Surat Airport, managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), is currently undergoing development and upgradation works to enhance its infrastructure. The project includes the extension of the Terminal Building, expansion of the Apron, and construction of a Parallel Taxi Track, with a

Sunvilla News : Ahmedabad

The U20 Mayors’ Summit is scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad in July, under India’s presidency of the G20. Ahmedabad as the chair of the 2023 U20 summit has outlined six key areas of focus, aligning with this year’s G20 theme of “One Earth –One Family – One Future.” These priority areas aim to inspire cities to take action in response to global agendas.

The U20 is a parallel event to the G20 summit. While the G20 primarily addresses global economic concerns, the U20 specifically emphasizes urban issues and their significance for sustainable development, climate change, and social inclusion. DeshGujarat The identified areas are as follows: The U20 is a parallel event to the G20 summit. While the G20 primarily addresses global economic concerns, the U20 specifically emphasizes urban issues and their significance for sustainable development, climate change, and social inclusion. total investment of Rs. 353.25 crores. The development of the Terminal Building is nearing completion, with 94% of the work already finished. The project, valued at Rs. 138.48 crore, has been progressing steadily. Simultaneously, The extension of the apron and construction of a parallel taxi track is nearly 72% completed. This particular project has been awarded at a cost of ₹63.13 crore. Additionally, the construction of the canopy in front of the terminal building is underway, with an awarded. completed, leaving just 2 kilometres pending, which are now under construction. Currently, the distance between Ahmedabad and Bharuch is 194 kilometres.

Sunvilla News: Gandhinagar

Gujarat BJP media convener

Yagnesh Dave today hit back at Gujarat Congress Spokesperson Manish Doshi over Doshi’s yesterday’s press briefing in which Doshi criticized Bageshwar Baba Dhirendra Shastri’s upcoming Divya Darbar programmes in Gujarat. Dave in his tweet stated: Now Hindus will also have to take Manish of Gujarat

Due to the growing population and commercial activities in the Varachha area of the city, the revenue department has taken an in-principle decision for a new taluk named Abrama, a new taluk will soon be formed in the city of Surat.

Dave today hit back at Gujarat Congress spokesperson Manish Doshi over Doshi’s press briefing yesterday.

Doshi’s permission to do their programmes? Whichever religion a person believes in, he can organize a program of that religion and can participate in it whether his life is political or not. Today there is an election in Gujarat? Doshiji, we also know that Is this fear of 2024? Gujarat Congress Spokesperson Manish Doshi had yesterday addressed a press conference over Baba Bageshwar’s upcoming

Divya Darbar programmes in Gujarat that are going to be held in Surat, Ahmedabad and Rajkot in the last week of May and first week of June. Doshi yesterday stated: Babas who have crores of Rupees of business were unleashed across the country ahead of year 2014 general election. Once again there’s election in 2024 and in order to divert the attention of the people, Baba is entering Gujarat.

Suryakumar Yadav ‘Returns The Favour’ As Virat Kohli Lights Up IPL With 6th Ton

Agency News: Surat

The city of Surat will have a new Taluka soon. Due to the growth in population and commercial activities in the Varaccha area of city, the Revenu department has taken an in-principle decision to a new taluka named Abrama. This will be sixth taluka in Surat city. Abrama taluka will have some villages from Kosad, Chhaparbhatha, Kamrej, and Olpad. In the year 2013, the Revenue department issued a notification of talukas of Adajan, Katargam, Puna, Udhna, and Majura and released a list of villages included in these five talukas In the last ten years, some villages are added to Surat city also. Surat city has at present one Prant Office covering all five talukas. The city will soon have two Prant Offices. The new Prant Office is likely to be named Adajan Prant Office.

Stray Dog Menace Two dead in Surat from Rabies in last 12 hours

Agency News: Surat

Two deaths due to rabies caused by stray dog bites were reported in Surat within the last 12 hours The first incident involved an 18-yearold female named Jyoti, who was bitten by a stray dog six months ago. Jyoti had received an anti-rabies vaccine after the incident but did not complete the full course of treatment. Unfortunately, she developed rabies six months later and was admitted to the new civil hospital. However, her family members decided to take her back home without consulting a doctor. Jyoti passed away at her home on Thursday morning.

Two people died in last 12 hours due to rabies due to stray dog bites in Surat

In another case, a 55-year-old man named Magan Ghurabhai Parmar was in a critical condition near Gandhibagh circle. He was immediately admitted to the new civil hospital via a 108 ambulance. Upon examination, it was discovered that he had rabies.

Despite undergoing treatment, Magan succumbed to the illness yesterday morning.

The doctors performed a postmortem on him while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) at the new civil hospital.

Agency News: New Delhi

Virat Kohli showed his true mettle after smashing his muchawaited sixth IPL century on Thursday against SunRisers Hyderabad. The stylish opener reached the triple figures in just 62 balls and powered the Royal Challengers Bangalore to an eight-wicket victory in the chase of 187. Kohli received numerous praises from the fans and former cricketers for his blistering knock. However, one wish which won a lot of hearts was from Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav, who had also scored a century a few matches ago. Taking to Instagram, Surya shared a picture of Kohli’s century celebration and captioned it, “Maanla Re Bhauu.” Notably, The RCB batter had also praised Surya through his Instagram story, after he had smashed a ton against Gujarat Titans. When it comes to the match, Heinrich Klaasen displayed his bighitting prowess, slamming six sixes and eight fours during his scintillating 51-ball 104-run knock to lift SRH to 186 for five from 28 for 2 in the fifth over. But Kohli (100) had other plans as he and du Plessis (71) helped RCB chase down the target with their magnificent ball-striking on way to a 172run opening stand, the highest partnership of the season, as they romped home with four balls to spare. Following the victory, RCB climbed to the fourth spot due to their better net run rate although they are tied with Mumbai Indians on 14 points. They will, however, have to win their next match to stay in the mix as Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants are at 15 points with one match to go. Kohli was all class as he hit four maximums and 12 fours in his 63-ball knock.

Tatkal quota for passport raised to 30%; PSK across Gujarat to operate on Saturday

Amid rising passport demand, authorities have increased the urgent application (tatkal) ratio from 20% to 30%. The move aims to address immediate passport requests and ease pressure on the Regional Passport Office. Additionally, starting May 20, 19 Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSK) across the state will accept passport applications on Saturdays. This change will expedite passport issuance and benefit those in need of urgent passports. According to Regional Passport

Officer Wren Mishra (pictured), “Passport applications have recently surged. Currently, we are scheduling appointments for approximately 4,800 individuals daily. Out of these, 3,500 to 3,600 visit us for new applications or renewals, and about 500 applications are designated as urgent.” Despite the additional Rs 2,000 fee, which allows for faster passport acquisition, there are still significant waiting periods for urgent appointments. In Vadodara, the wait time is 10 to 11 days, 7 to 8 days in Rajkot, and a maximum of 12 to 13 days in Ahmedabad.

IPL 2023 Playoff Qualification Scenarios Explained RCB Ahead of MI in Playoff Race

Agency News : New Delhi

IPL 2023 Playoff Qualification

Scenarios Explained: In the southern derby, RCB defeated SRH for the first time in Hyderabad owing largely to Virat Kohli’s superlative century aided by the consistent Faf du Plessis, thus boosting their playoff chances. They move to 4th displacing MI to fifth and now the race is on. MI need to win their final game and LSG and CSK need to win their last league games for a safe passage to the playoffs. What are the Qualification Points in IPL 2023?

The Indian Premier League

(IPL) playoffs are contested by the top four teams in the points table at the end of the league stage. The playoffs consist of Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final. To qualify for the playoffs, a team must finish

Rafael Nadal to miss French Open due to injury, says 2024 likely to be his ‘last year’ in professional tennis

Rafael Nadal has confirmed that he will miss the French Open this year due to hip injury. Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal on Thursday said he will not participate in the French Open this year - missing a surface and a tournament where he has reigned supreme - owing to a hip injury. Nadal, who won 14 French Open titles, indicated 2024 could be his final year in professional tennis. Nadal has been away from action since January 18 and even as he was targeting a return at the Roland Garros, the 22-time Grand Slam champion confirmed at a press conference that he is yet to fully recover. The 36-year-old tennis great was forced to miss the MonteCarlo Masters, as well as the clay events in Madrid and Rome earlier this month. “The injury hasn’t healed as we wanted, we’ve worked a lot to try to get back on the pitch. But it’s impossible for me to play at Roland Garros. in the top four of the points table. If two or more teams have the same number of points, the net run rate (NRR) is used to determine their positions. The safe point threshold for an IPL team to secure a playoff berth