New Year’s Eve with gig workers: Raghav Chadha calls their demands ‘just’

IANS | December 31, 2025 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday extended strong support to gig workers across the country who observed a nationwide symbolic strike, demanding fair wages, better working conditions and social security from major delivery and e-commerce platforms.

Focus on balanced economic growth across all districts to boost Gujarat’s GDP: CM to officials

IANS | December 31, 2025 8:00 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 31 (IANS) With an aim to ensure uniform economic development across all districts and further strengthen Gujarat’s contribution to the national economy, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has directed officials to work towards increasing district-wise GDP, thereby accelerating the overall growth rate of the state, spokesperson minister Jitu Vaghani said.

Gujarat: Surat leads race to become India’s first slum-free city

IANS | December 31, 2025 6:27 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 31 (IANS) Surat is emerging as a frontrunner to become India’s first major slum-free city with a population exceeding 70 lakh, reflecting the long-term impact of the ambitious urban reforms initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister, said spokesperson minister Jitu Vaghani on Wednesday.