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Ahmedabad, Dec 7 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for public development works worth Rs 1,507 crore in the presence of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.Of the total projects, Rs 525 crore worth of 28 works were inaugurated, while foundation stones were laid for 30 projects amounting to Rs 982 crore.The event also included the draw for 465 affordable housing units built under the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana and 1,573 units under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Beneficiaries were handed symbolic keys by the Union Home Minister.At Devnagar, HM Amit Shah performed the ground-breaking for a new mini sports complex. Appointment letters were also handed over to 102 newly recruited Ass...

Ahmedabad, Dec 7 (IANS) Gujarat’s Ankleshwar witnessed a remarkable spectacle on Sunday as the Indian Air Force’s Sarang Helicopter Display Team delivered a high-energy aerial performance that drew thousands of spectators from across the region.Flying the indigenously developed ALH Dhruv helicopters, the Sarang team demonstrated exceptional agility, precision and teamwork.Their complex formations, tight turns and synchronised aerobatic manoeuvres highlighted the advanced capabilities of the aircraft and the rigorous skill of the pilots and technical crew behind the scenes.Residents, students, aviation enthusiasts and local officials gathered in large numbers to experience the rare display.Each sequence was met with cheers as the helicopters carved patterns across the sky, reflecting the...

Beijing, Dec 7 (IANS) India's Ambassador to China, Pradeep Kumar Rawat, and Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, on Sunday inaugurated the new Chancery of the Consulate General of India in Shanghai at the Dawning Centre in Changning district, marking the first relocation of its office premises in over 32 years.The Consulate General said that the larger, modern diplomatic platform located in the heart of Shanghai's consular district is designed to deepen engagement and strengthen service delivery."New Beginnings, New Horizons in India-China relations— Scaling New Heights as India opens New Consulate General. A landmark day as Ambassador Shri P.K. Rawat and CG Pratik Mathur inaugurated the new Chancery of CGI Shanghai—a larger, modern diplomatic platform in the heart of the city’s ...

Hyderabad, Dec 7 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Sunday that the Congress-led state government has set the stage to transform the state into the growth engine of India. On completion of two years in office, the Chief Minister said in a message that Bharat Future City will be the accelerator of tomorrow's Telangana."We have given life to a vision that the past rulers could not even dream of. We have prepared plans to make Telangana Rising resonate on the world stage. We have prepared everything to transform Telangana into the growth engine of India," Chief Minister Revanth Reddy added on the eve of Telangana Rising Global Summit.At the two-day event, beginning on Monday, the state government is scheduled to unveil its vision to make Telangana a $1 trillion economy b...

Ahmedabad, Dec 7 (IANS) The Gujarati edition of "Chunautiyan Mujhe Pasand Hai", the biography of Gujarat’s first woman Chief Minister and current Governor of Uttar Pradesh Anandiben Patel, was released in Ahmedabad. The book was unveiled by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and spiritual leader Ramesh Oza.Speaking at the event, HM Amit Shah described Anandiben Patel’s life as an inspiring story of determination and resilience. He said her journey -- from a modest family background to positions such as schoolteacher, MLA, minister, Gujarat’s Chief Minister and Governor of three states -- reflected the strength of Indian womanhood.HM Shah emphasised that Anandiben worked not for position but for purpose, contributing significantly to organisation-building within t...

Kohima, Dec 7 (IANS) Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang on Sunday said that the proliferation of factions within Naga groups and divisions among various organisations has created multiple layers of fragmentation in the state, hampering efforts toward unity and collective progress.His remarks came at the celebrations of Advent Christmas under the aegis of Nagaland Legislators’ Christian Fellowship and the Nagaland Joint Christian Forum (NJCF) on the theme "Born of God…" in the Christian-majority state on the 7th day of the ongoing Hornbill Festival.In his address to the gathering, he expressed concern over growing divisions within the state, noting that numerous factions and organisations - both overground and underground - have created layers of fragmentation.The veteran Naga lead...

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) A day before Parliament takes up a discussion on Vande Mataram, BJP Lok Sabha MP and national spokesperson Sambit Patra launched a sharp attack on the Congress leadership, accusing the party of selectively shaping history to preserve what he called the “manufactured legacy” of Jawaharlal Nehru.Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters in Delhi on Sunday, Patra said that while Congress leaders routinely accuse the BJP of erasing Nehru’s contribution, it was the Congress itself that undermined several national icons.He claimed that leaders such as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Subhas Chandra Bose and Dr B.R. Ambedkar were sidelined for decades to maintain what he described as the “Nehru-centric narrative” of the party.Patra cited old NCERT material, including ...

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) To control air pollution in Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday distributed electric heaters to watchmen of various RWAs to reduce smoke and pollution caused by lighting open fires during winter, said an official.The Chief Minister announced that the Delhi government will continue taking such measures in the future to make the capital clean, safe, and pollution-free.She added that electric heaters are a safe, clean, and environmentally friendly alternative that can serve as an effective tool in the battle against pollution. According to the Chief Minister, the government is working in mission mode to reduce pollution.The distribution of electric heaters was carried out at Dilli Haat, Pitampura using the CSR funds of DSIIDC. The Chief Minister thanked Environ...

Colombo, Dec 7 (IANS) Amid India's relentless relief and rescue efforts under the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, the field hospital set up by it in Sri Lanka's Mahiyanganaya near Kandy has provided medical care to over 2200 patients affected by Cyclone Ditwah.The Indian medical team has successfully conducted 67 minor procedures and three operations in the field hospital since December 5, according to the statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)."Operation Sagar Bandhu. Providing medial (sic) care and support. The field hospital set up by India in Mahiyanganaya near Kandy, since 5 December has already: Provided much needed medical care to more than 2200 patients affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Successfully conducted 67 minor procedures and 3 operations. Indian medical t...

Ahmedabad, Dec 7 (IANS) Ahmedabad hosted a grand celebration of the Pramukh Varni Amrut Mahotsav on the Sabarmati riverfront, marking 75 years since Pramukh Swami Maharaj assumed the role of head of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.The event was held in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi. Addressing the gathering, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said that Pramukh Swami Maharaj's life offered lessons that could guide anyone towards meaningful living.He noted that the riverfront showcased 75 qualities of Pramukh Swami through illuminated boat displays, symbolising values that provide "a way to live life".Home Minister Shah emphasised that Pramukh Swami expanded the reach of spirituality and...