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27 Oct

Haryana Secures Rs 12,000 Crore Investment Proposals During CM Nayab Singh Saini’s Gujarat Visit

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDefence Textiles, Gujarat, Haryana news, Industrial Development, investment, Nayab Singh Saini, Technical Textiles, Waste-to-Energy

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana has received investment proposals worth approximately Rs 12,000 crore on the first day of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s Gujarat visit, with companies signing memorandums of understanding (MoUs) across sectors including defence textiles, technical textiles, industrial machinery, renewable energy and waste-to-energy. Saini held one-to-one meetings with company founders, managing directors and chief executive officers to discuss potential investments, expansion of existing operations and the establishment of new industrial units in Haryana. State Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh was also present during the discussions. According to the Haryana government, the proposed investments reflect industry interest…

27 Oct

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Targets Rs 5 Lakh Crore Investment, 10 Lakh Jobs Under New Industrial Policy

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaEmployment, Gujarat, Happening Haryana Summit, Haryana, Industrial Policy 2026, investment, Manufacturing, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday invited entrepreneurs from Gujarat and members of the Haryana diaspora to explore investment opportunities in the state, announcing a target of attracting Rs 5 lakh crore in fresh investments and creating 10 lakh employment opportunities over the next five years. Addressing a diaspora gathering in Surat during his Gujarat visit on October 27, Saini highlighted the state's industrial ecosystem and urged businesses to expand their operations in Haryana. He also invited industry representatives and entrepreneurs to participate in the proposed Happening Haryana Global Investors Summit, scheduled for April 2027.…

22 Oct

Arvind Kejriwal Questions Amit Shah Over Drug Menace In BJP-Ruled States, Cites Bihar And Gujarat

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAam Aadmi Party, Amit Shah, Arvind Kejriwal, Bihar, BJP, drug trafficking, Gujarat, Punjab

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has hit out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the BJP’s so-called campaign against drugs in Punjab, questioning the drug menace in BJP-ruled states and the seizure of narcotics at Gujarat’s Mundra port. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal challenged Amit Shah to demonstrate results in Bihar, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Goa before making claims about Punjab. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal shared a media report on ‘X’ about the growing illegal drug trade in Bihar despite prohibition and questioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the issue. Arvind Kejriwal asked, “Bihar,…

16 Oct

CM Bhagwant Mann Takes On Amit Shah Over Drugs Row, Asks Him To Answer For 3,000-Kg Heroin Seizure In Gujarat

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Amit Shah, Bhagwant Mann, BJP, drug trafficking, Gujarat, India Politics, Punjab News

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday launched a sharp attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asking him to answer for the seizure of 3,000 kg of heroin at Gujarat’s Kandla Port instead of defaming Punjab and indulging in political blame games. Challenging Amit Shah to take responsibility for drug routes running from BJP-ruled Gujarat through Rajasthan and Haryana, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann questioned how drugs continue to enter the country despite border security being under the Union Home Ministry. Responding to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s post on X, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated: “Amit…

16 Oct

Bhagwant Mann Takes On Amit Shah Over Punjab Drugs Row, Brings Up Gujarat’s 3,000-Kg Heroin Seizure

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Amit Shah, Bhagwant Mann, BJP, BSF, drug trafficking, Gujarat, Heroin Seizure, Mundra Port, Punjab News

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has responded sharply to Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the drug problem in Punjab, bringing up the seizure of nearly 3,000 kg of heroin at Gujarat’s Mundra port and questioning the Centre’s approach to tackling narcotics trafficking. In a pointed message in Punjabi, Mann asked Shah to consult his advisers before speaking about him. He also referred to the Border Security Force’s responsibilities along the international border and accused the Union Home Minister of blaming Punjab without adequately addressing the Centre’s own role. The exchange adds to the political dispute between…

06 Oct

Gujarat: Three-Year-Old Child Dies After Suspected Leopard Attack in Valsad

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingGujarat, Leopard

Valsad (Rajeev Sharma): A three-year-old child died in Gujarat's Valsad district after a leopard allegedly dragged him away from the area outside his home in Bhinar village, prompting a search operation by forest officials and police. The incident was reported to authorities on Monday evening, with forest officials receiving information around 8 to 8:30 p.m. that a young child had been taken by a leopard. Forest teams and local police immediately reached the village and launched a search operation. The child's body was later recovered, following which authorities began the formal inquest and post-mortem process. Bhagirath Singh Jhala, Assistant Conservator…

17 Sep

AAP PAC Outlines Assembly Poll Strategy, Hits Out at Centre Over Key Policies

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP PAC, Arvind Kejriwal, Baran, Bhagwant Mann, Goa, Gujarat, Manish Sisodia, Punjab

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s newly constituted Political Affairs Committee (PAC) held its first meeting on Thursday under the leadership of National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal. The meeting, held at his residence, was attended by new Punjab members of the PAC, including CM Bhagwant Singh Mann and Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema. Senior AAP leader and Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia shared that the meeting extensively deliberated on the upcoming elections in Punjab, Goa and Gujarat, with the party gearing up to take on the BJP across the three states. Manish Sisodia highlighted the political mood in…

08 Jul

Indian Navy UAV Drishti-10 Crashes During Training Sortie Near Porbandar

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDrishti-10, Gujarat, Indian Navy, Porbandar, Training Sortie, UAV Crash

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) belonging to the Indian Navy crashed into an open field during a routine training sortie near Porbandar city on Wednesday afternoon. The remote-controlled aircraft went down shortly after taking off from a local naval air enclave, though authorities confirmed that the incident resulted in zero casualties on the ground. Porbandar District Collector S D Dhanani reported that the UAV crash-landed in an open field located in Dharampur village, which sits approximately six kilometres from the coastal city within the Saurashtra region. Following the impact, naval personnel quickly secured the crash site to…

09 May

Indian cargo vessel sinks in Hormuz Strait amid Iran-US naval firing; one crew member killed

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDied, Gujarat, Indian, Straight of Hormuz

Rajeev Sharma :- A Gujarat-based cargo vessel sank in the strategically crucial Hormuz Strait after reportedly being caught in crossfire during a naval confrontation between Iranian and American forces late Tuesday night. One Indian crew member lost his life in the incident, while 17 others were rescued safely. The vessel, belonging to Salaya in Gujarat’s Dwarka district, was transporting general cargo from Dubai to Yemen’s Mukalla port. A total of 18 crew members, including an armed guard, were on board. The deceased has been identified as Altaf Talab Ker, who was working in the engine room at the time of…

22 Mar

Gujarat Police busts fake note manufacturing unit, seizes forged currency, 8 held

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingGujarat

Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh): In a major crackdown exposing a sophisticated counterfeit currency network, Gujarat Police have busted a fake note manufacturing unit, seizing crores worth of forged currency and taking 8 accused into custody. The operation has sent shockwaves across law enforcement agencies, highlighting the growing scale of financial crime in the country. According to officials, the accused were running a well-organized fake currency factory equipped with advanced printing machinery, producing high-quality counterfeit ₹500 notes designed to closely mimic genuine currency. Authorities recovered tens of thousands of fake notes, along with printers, specialized paper, inks, and digital equipment used in…