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Bilkis Bano case verdict: SC quashes order, 11 convicts to return to jail

The court held that a 'complicit' Gujarat government abused its power. It ordered that the men be sent back to jail within two weeks

Bilkis Bano case: SC orders convicts to return to jail; slams Gujarat govt

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India revoked the remission granted by the Gujarat government to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case, who have been free since August 2022.

PM Modi to lure tech, EV investments at Gujarat summit as LS polls looms

Foreign investors have bet big on India since Modi came to power in 2014 - with the likes of Apple, Samsung, Kia and Airbus expanding operations

Honda Motorcycle commissions 650K additional production capacity in Gujarat

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Monday said it has commissioned a third assembly line at its Vithalapur (Gujarat)-based manufacturing plant. The third line will add an additional production capacity of 6.5 lakh scooter units, taking the total capacity of the facility to 19.7 lakh units per annum. "To serve customers more efficiently with speed, undertaking this capacity expansion plan will increase HMSI's total annual production volumes significantly," HMSI President, Managing Director & CEO Tsutsumu Otani said in a statement. The Vithalpur plant produces scooter models for domestic as well as export markets, which will help the company to continue leading the trend of scooterisation not just in India but across the globe, he added. HMSI rolls out its scooter models like Dio, Activa 125 and Dio 125 at the Vithalapur facility. The plant also has a dedicated engine line that serves as a base to manufacture global engines (250cc and above category of two-wheelers) to ..

Cong slams Guj BJP govt as SC quashes remission order in Bilkis Bano case

With the Supreme Court quashing the remission granted to 11 convicts in the case of gangrape of Bilkis Bano and murder of seven of her family members, the Congress on Monday claimed the Gujarat BJP government's approach was to save the criminals rather than ensuring justice for the victim. Human rights lawyer Anand Yagnik said the Gujarat government's decision (to grant remission to the convicts) was not in conformity with law but something that appeared to have been passed under certain "social, religious and political pressure". With the Supreme Court's judgment, the rule of law has prevailed, he said. Bilkis Bano was 21-years-old and five months pregnant when she was raped while fleeing the horror of the communal riots that broke out after the Godhra train-burning incident in 2002. Her three-year-old daughter was among the seven family members killed in the riots. All 11 convicts were granted remission by the Gujarat government and released on August 15, 2022. The SC on Monday

PM to visit Gujarat from Jan 8-10; will inaugurate Vibrant Gujarat Summit

Prime minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat from January 8-10 during which he will hold bilateral meetings with world leaders, CEOs of top global corporations, and inaugurate the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, conceptualised in 2003 under the visionary leadership of the then chief minister Modi, has today evolved as one of the most reputed global forums for business collaboration, knowledge sharing and strategic partnerships for inclusive growth and sustainable development, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. On January 9, at around 9.30 am, Prime Minister Modi will arrive at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, where he will hold bilateral meetings with world leaders, followed by a meeting with CEOs of top global corporations. At around 3 pm, he will inaugurate Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show, the PMO said. On January 10, at around 9.45 am, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 at Mahatma ...

'Textiles, pharma powered industrial revolution in Gujarat in past 20 yrs'

A land of vibrant cultural heritage and traditions, Gujarat has undergone industrial evolution in the last two decades riding on the success of key sectors like textile, pharmaceuticals, diamond and fisheries, officials have said. Gujarat has become a global powerhouse in the textile, apparel and garment sectors by contributing over 60 per cent of India's denim fabric, spurred by the state's textile policy launched in 2012. Since then, the size of its textile exports has grown 2.3 times, they said. The growth in textile manufacturing has positioned Gujarat as a driving force in the country's economic growth, officials said ahead of the state's big-ticket Gujarat Vibrant Global Summit, which will be held next week. To take advantage of our future, we will have to invest in the local supply chain. This is the way to build a developed India, and this is the way to fulfil the dream of a developed India to fulfil the dream of a $5 trillion economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said

'Vibrant Gujarat summits helped state get $55 bn FDI in two decades'

The biennial Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, being organised by the Gujarat government since 2003, coupled with years of carefully-planned strategies and thoughtful implementation has helped the state garner a cumulative foreign direct investment (FDI) of USD 55 billion between 2002 and 2022, officials said. The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) has grown in tandem with the state economy, and since its humble beginning, it has proved to be a gateway for foreign investment in the state, industry leaders said. The 10th edition of the VGGS, based on the 'Gateway to the Future' theme, will be organised in Gandhinagar from January 10 to 12. Addressing a Vibrant Gujarat roadshow in Hyderabad last month, state's Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Industries Jagdish Vishwakarma said a testimony to Gujarat's FDI-friendly policies is the fact that many Fortune 500 companies have invested in the state. "Gujarat contributes 8.3 per cent, approximately USD 282 Billion, to India's .

Kejriwal to embark on Gujarat visit tomorrow amid speculation of ED arrest

Delhi CM Kejriwal along with his Punjab encounter Bhagwant Mann will reach Vadodra airport tomorrow afternoon

Godrej Industries' chemicals division plans Rs 600 cr investment in Gujarat

Godrej Industries Ltd on Friday said its chemicals division plans to invest Rs 600 crore over the next four years in the expansion of its unit at Valia in Gujarat. In a regulatory filing, the company said Godrej Industries Ltd (Chemicals Division) has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government for the purpose. "As part of the MoU, the company may plan to invest Rs 600 crore over the next four years on the significant expansion in Valia with employment of around 250 (people)," it said. The MoU paves the way for expansion at Valia where Godrej Industries already has a manufacturing facility. The unit located in the Bharuch district of the state produces a wide range of oleochemical products derived from organic material catering to various market segments, including personal care, pharmaceutical and food industries, the company said. "This strategic collaboration underscores our commitment to growth, innovation, and contributing to the economic

Gujarat surpassed national CAGR, emerged as growth engine of India: Govt

With a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15 per cent from 2002-03 to 2022-23, which was higher than the national average during the period, Gujarat has maintained its position of being one of the fastest-growing states in the country, the state government said. With such strong economic fundamentals, Gujarat has for long been recognised as the 'growth engine of India', it said. "When we started the Vibrant Gujarat Summit (two decades ago when he was Gujarat CM), it was our intention that the state should become the growth engine of the country's progress. With only 6 per cent of India's land mass and 5 per cent of its population, Gujarat has achieved the distinction of being one of the most industrially developed states," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said recently. The latest edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) is expected to accelerate the pace of development in the state and help further strengthen the fundamentals of the economy of the state and India. The ..

Gujarat holding talks with Japan, US firms as PM Modi eyes chipmaking hub

India's chipmaking ambitions, first laid out in 2021, have suffered setbacks and the country does not yet have any semiconductor manufacturing plants

RECPDCL inks pact with Guj for smart metering projects worth Rs 2,094 crore

REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of REC, has inked an initial pact with the Gujarat government for implementing smart metering projects worth Rs 2,094.28 crore. The project is to be implemented in Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (PGVCL) under the first phase of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). PGVCL comes under Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL). According to a statement, an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by GUVNL MD Jai Prakash Shivahare and RECPDCL CEO Rajesh Kumar Gupta in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The MoU was signed ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024. The Gujarat government is set to facilitate RECPDCL in obtaining necessary permissions and clearances for their upcoming projects in the state. As per the statement, the MoU outlines a time-bound framework to streamline the establishment of RECPDCL's projects in Gujarat.

NHPC pledges to invest Rs 4k cr in 750 MW Kuppa hydro storage project

NHPC has inked an initial pact to invest Rs 4,000 crore in 750 MW Kuppa Pumped Hydro Storage Project at Chhota Udaipur in Gujarat. Taking a step towards clean and green energy, NHPC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gujarat Power Corporation (GPCL) for investment in Kuppa Pumped Hydro Storage Project (750 MW) on January 3, 2024, a company statement said. According to the statement, the MoU was signed at an event organised at the Secretariat in Gandhinagar under the aegis of 'Vibrant Gujarat'. In the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and state Energy Minister Kanubhai Desai, the MoU was signed by Arun Mahesh Babu, Managing Director, GPCL, and V Srivastava, Executive Director, Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen, NHPC, the statement said. As per the terms of the MoU, the NHPC shall invest an estimated Rs 4,000 crore in the proposed 750 MW Kuppa Pumped Hydro Storage Project at Chhota Udaipur, Gujarat. The implementation of this project will create ...

Gujarat in talks with chipmakers in Japan, US, South Korea: Bhupendra Patel

The state government will focus on renewable energy, green hydrogen and green ammonia, among other investment sectors, during the summit, he added

Torrent Power surges 13% on signing Rs 47,350 cr-projects with Gujarat govt

The MoUs entail setting 3,450 MW of solar power projects, 1,045 MW of hybrid power projects, associated infrastructure for 7,000 MW solar project, green hydrogen/green ammonia output facility

Gujarat govt signs deals worth $86 billion ahead of investment summit

The home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been signing these agreements ahead of its biennial Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit

PFC signs MoU with Gujarat govt for power projects worth Rs 25,000 crore

'The collaboration will not only focus on the expansion of power infrastructure, but also help create employment generation of up to 10,000 in Gujarat,' said the Ministry of Power

Robust growth in Gujarat's public health infra in last 2 decades: Govt data

Gujarat witnessed a significant improvement in public health infrastructure in the last two decades driven by the state government's efforts to ensure that quality medical services reach every corner, as per official data. In the state budget 2023-24, the government allocated Rs 15,182 crore for the healthcare sector, compared to Rs 12,240 crore provisioned for this sector in the 2022-23 budget. Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai had also announced to double the insurance cover under the revamped Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Mukhyamantri Amrutam (PMJAY-MA) scheme from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh in the state budget presented last February. Gujarat's healthcare infrastructure has also witnessed growth, with a 41 per cent surge in primary health centres and a 37 per cent increase in community health centres between 2001-02 and 2021-22. The state now hosts 319 CHCs, 1,463 PHCs, and 6,575 sub-centres, as per the data. The number of medical colleges in Gujarat has also risen sharply from n

India reports 115 new JN.1 cases, marking highest single-day detection

These cases have been found across ten states and union territories, with Kerala reporting the maximum cases at 147. Goa (51 cases) and Gujarat (34 cases) followed Kerala