View Gujarat as ‘trusted partners’, not just project destinations: CM Patel to investors

IANS | September 3, 2026 11:08 PM

Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has urged domestic and international investors to view the state not merely as a destination for projects but as a “trusted partner” in their future growth, as he invited industry leaders to participate in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2027 at a roadshow in Mumbai on Thursday.

Big industrial expansion plans, connectivity needs feature in Gujarat CM's Mumbai meetings (Lead)

IANS | September 3, 2026 8:38 PM

Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) While Gujarat used its Mumbai roadshow to seek fresh investments ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2027, discussions with industry leaders also highlighted the infrastructure and connectivity requirements of companies looking to expand their operations in the state.

Why not monitor highways through toll plaza cameras, SC asks NHAI

IANS | September 3, 2026 8:26 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to explore the possibility of installing cameras at toll plazas and setting up dedicated monitoring rooms to keep a check on encroachments and vehicles parked illegally along national highways.

India and Seychelles discuss strengthening cooperation in maritime security, AI, renewable energy

IANS | September 3, 2026 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Vice President C P Radhakrishnan met Seychelles' National Assembly Speaker Azarel Ernesta and the visiting parliamentary delegation in New Delhi on Thursday, with discussions centred on deepening the India–Seychelles partnership across key sectors.

Ahead of VGGS 2027, Gujarat CM engages top industrialists on expansion and new investments

IANS | September 3, 2026 5:38 PM

Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held one-to-one meetings with senior industry leaders in Mumbai on Thursday as the state stepped up its investor outreach ahead of the 11th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS), with discussions covering major manufacturing projects, renewable energy, electric vehicles, copper recycling, textiles and financial services.

'Shows their mindset', BJP blasts Cong over questioning military veteran's appointment as Ram Temple CEO

IANS | September 3, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday came down heavily on political rivals, particularly the Congress, for pointing fingers at the appointment of Air Marshal (Retd) Jeetendra Mishra as the Ram Temple's first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and said that this was nothing but a reflection of grand old party's "anti-Army" mindset.

No role of state govt in SIR: AAP on Raghav Chadha’s allegations of political vendetta

IANS | September 3, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) As Rajya Sabha member P Raghav Chadha’s name cried foul over his name's removal from the Punjab voter list, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday refuted his allegations of political vendetta and said that "everyone knows that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process is being conducted by the BJP government through the Election Commission".

Seers, leaders across party lines slam Pakistan for demolishing 100-year-old Hindu temple

IANS | September 3, 2026 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Hindu seers and leaders across the political spectrum on Thursday lashed out at Pakistan following the demolition of an over-a-century-old Hindu temple in the country's Punjab province, allegedly for the expansion of a madrassa, while calling for respect for places of worship across the world.

Govt should take protests as wake-up call, proactively implement educational reforms: Gitanjali Angmo (IANS Interview)

IANS | September 3, 2026 3:51 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 3 (IANS) Gitanjali Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, on Thursday said the government should take the ongoing protests as a 'wake-up call' and proactively implement comprehensive reforms in the examination and education systems.

'Only know how to insult forces': BJP on Cong leader's Ram Temple Trust CEO appointment remarks

IANS | September 3, 2026 3:28 PM

Lucknow, Sep 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rashid Alvi after he questioned the appointment of Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (retd) as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, saying that the remarks have exposed the "Dimagi Naxal" mindset of the party.

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View Gujarat as ‘trusted partners’, not just project destinations: CM Patel to investors

Big industrial expansion plans, connectivity needs feature in Gujarat CM's Mumbai meetings (Lead)

Why not monitor highways through toll plaza cameras, SC asks NHAI

India and Seychelles discuss strengthening cooperation in maritime security, AI, renewable energy

Ahead of VGGS 2027, Gujarat CM engages top industrialists on expansion and new investments

'Shows their mindset', BJP blasts Cong over questioning military veteran's appointment as Ram Temple CEO

No role of state govt in SIR: AAP on Raghav Chadha’s allegations of political vendetta

Seers, leaders across party lines slam Pakistan for demolishing 100-year-old Hindu temple

Govt should take protests as wake-up call, proactively implement educational reforms: Gitanjali Angmo (IANS Interview)

'Only know how to insult forces': BJP on Cong leader's Ram Temple Trust CEO appointment remarks

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