New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Left-handed batter Tilak Varma is likely to feature in India A’s warm-up game against the United States of America (USA) ahead of joining the Indian team for the Men’s T20 World Cup starting on February 7.Tilak, 23, has been at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for his rehab after undergoing a lower abdominal surgery in Rajkot earlier this month. He was initially in line to join the Indian team for the final two T20Is against New Zealand, but he wa…
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Bhavnagar, Jan 30 (IANS) A court in Gujarat’s Bavnagar has granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Raju Karpada and Pravin Ram in connection with the farmer–police clash that took place last year in Hadadad village of Botad district. The two leaders had been in judicial custody for nearly four months following their arrest over the incident linked to protests against alleged irregularities at the Botad Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC).Raju Karpada, Gujarat AAP Kisan Cell Pres…
Gandhinagar, Jan 23 (IANS) The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Gujarat is currently underway, with election officials receiving a large number of applications for inclusion, deletion and correction of voter details across the state, poll officials said on Friday. The voter revision exercise, launched on October 27, 2025, completed its enumeration phase before the draft electoral roll was published on December 19, 2025.According to official data, a total of 6,54,594 app…
Gandhinagar, Jan 23 (IANS) Gujarat’s steady progress in urban development over the past two decades is increasingly reflected in large-scale public infrastructure projects, with Atal Sarovar in Rajkot emerging as a standout example.Developed under the Rajkot Smart City project, the lake has attracted over 1.4 million visitors since it was opened to the public, underscoring its growing popularity as a recreational and cultural hub.Gujarat’s planned urban development journey began in 2005, whe…
Ahmedabad, Jan 22 (IANS) A video showing the national flag and statues at Haribhai Godani Circle in Saraspur in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, on Thursday, was defaced with liquor bottles and brooms has gone viral on social media. The Haribhai Godani Circle is located near the office of Bapunagar BJP MLA Dinesh Kushwaha.The video shows empty liquor bottles hung from statues, and a broom attached to the national flag and another flag at the site.Gujarat already enforces a prohibition on manufacturing, sell…
Rajkot, Jan 21 (IANS) Former Gujarat Chief Minister and Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel’s daughter, Anar Patel, has been appointed as the president of the Khodaldham organisation, a key body with a wide presence across Gujarat and beyond.The announcement was made during the Khodaldham Convener Meet 2026 held at Khodaldham in Rajkot on Wednesday. Khodaldham Trust chairman Naresh Patel announced the decision in the presence of conveners from Saurashtra and various districts of Gujarat.Wit…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is all set to play the upcoming Ranji Trophy clash for Saurashtra against Punjab at his home ground, the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, on January 22.“Ravindra Jadeja called us and confirmed his availability for the team’s upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Punjab, scheduled to be played in Rajkot from January 22. I don’t know if he will play the matches after that, but he will definitely feature in the game against Punjab…
Indore, Jan 18 (IANS) India seamer Prasidh Krishna reflected on his long-term goals with the Men in Blue, now that he has become a regular in the side, and said that he aims to make it to the team for an ICC tournament (World Cups) and contribute to the team’s championship-winning success. Prasidh was part of the playing XI in the first two ODIs of the ongoing three-match series against New Zealand, but was rested for the final game on Sunday, with Arshdeep Singh being roped in. While he regis…
Hyderabad, Jan 17 (IANS) The Fit India Movement, under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, will organise the 57th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle across multiple cities on Sunday, January 18, as part of the Government of India’s ongoing effort to promote fitness as a mass movement.Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya will lead from the front by participating in the cycling initiative at Gondal near Rajkot on Sunday morning. His presence high…
Indore, Jan 17 (IANS) Rajkot witnessed the class of KL Rahul, but improved bowling and the might of Daryl Mitchell gave New Zealand the last laugh as the visitors outclassed India to clinch a seven-wicket win and level the series 1-1. All eyes now turn to Indore, as India and New Zealand battle it out in the series decider. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be in international action for one final time until the next ODI assignment in July. The opening batter is 17 runs away from becoming the 7t…