<p>Gujarat defended 109 runs on the final day of their Ranji Trophy (India's first-class tournament) match against Karnataka to register a stunning six-run victory on Monday (Jan 12). Karnataka, studded with India internationals namely skipper Mayank Agrawal, Manish Pandey and Devdutt Padikkal, collapsed from 50/0 to 103 all out - losing all 10 wickets in 17 overs. Gujarat spinner Siddharth Desai was the pick of the bowlers, taking 7/42 in 13 overs to help his team get six crucial points in Ahmedabad.</p>

<p>Chasing 110, Karnataka started in a hurry, reaching 50 in 9.1 overs as Agrawal scored 19 and Padikkal raced to 31 off just 29 balls before Desai struck. It went all downhill from there for Karnataka as no other batter could get into double figures except Shubham Hegde, who scored 27. Apart from Desai, Rinkesh Vaghela took the remaining wickets and finished with 3/38.</p>

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<p>The pitch in Ahmedabad took vicious turn as Desai spun Gujarat to victory in one of the most prolific spells of the Ranji Trophy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also shared a post on its official X handle showing highlights of Desai's spell. Have a look at it below:</p>

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<p>As for the match, Gujarat had batted first on their home ground and managed 264 runs in the first innings with Kshitij Patel scoring 95. For Karnataka, Vasuki Koushik took 4/49 in the first innings.</p>

<p>The visitors, thanks to 109 by skipper Agarwal's 109 and Pandey's 88, posted 374 runs - taking a lead of 110 runs. Gujarat's second innings also saw only two batters doing bulk of the scoring as the pitch deteriorated. Manan Hingrajia and Umang Kumar scored 56 and 57, respectively as the home scored 219 runs - setting a target of 110 for Karnataka.&nbsp;</p>


Gujarat defended 109 runs on the final day of their Ranji Trophy (India's first-class tournament) match against Karnataka to register a stunning six-run victory on Monday (Jan 12).

Gujarat defended 109 runs on the final day of their Ranji Trophy (India's first-class tournament) match against Karnataka to register a stunning six-run victory on Monday (Jan 12). Karnataka, studded with India internationals namely skipper Mayank Agrawal, Manish Pandey and Devdutt Padikkal, collapsed from 50/0 to 103 all out - losing all 10 wickets in 17 overs. Gujarat spinner Siddharth Desai was the pick of the bowlers, taking 7/42 in 13 overs to help his team get six crucial points in Ahmedabad. Chasing 110, Karnataka started in a hurry, reaching 50 in 9.1 overs as Agrawal scored 19 and Padikkal raced to 31 off just 29 balls before Desai struck. It went all downhill from there for Karnataka as no other batter could get into double figures except Shubham Hegde, who scored 27. Apart from Desai, Rinkesh Vaghela took the remaining wickets and finished with 3/38. Also Read: BBC's Gary Lineker lands in trouble after resharing X post on Israel exclusion from international football The pitch in Ahmedabad took vicious turn as Desai spun Gujarat to victory in one of the most prolific spells of the Ranji Trophy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also shared a post on its official X handle showing highlights of Desai's spell. Have a look at it below: I.C.Y.M.I 7⭐️ performance! 🔥 Siddharth Desai's splendid seven-wicket haul helped Gujarat pull off a spectacular win over Karnataka. 👌👌 Relive this special spell of 7/42 🔽@IDFCFIRSTBank | #RanjiTrophy | #GUJvKAR pic.twitter.com/PYnbOh0CVZ — BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) January 15, 2024 × As for the match, Gujarat had batted first on their home ground and managed 264 runs in the first innings with Kshitij Patel scoring 95. For Karnataka, Vasuki Koushik took 4/49 in the first innings. The visitors, thanks to 109 by skipper Agarwal's 109 and Pandey's 88, posted 374 runs - taking a lead of 110 runs. Gujarat's second innings also saw only two batters doing bulk of the scoring as the pitch deteriorated. Manan Hingrajia and Umang Kumar scored 56 and 57, respectively as the home scored 219 runs - setting a target of 110 for Karnataka.

Siddharth Desai takes seven-for as Gujarat defend 109 against Karnataka in Ranji Trophy - WATCH

<p>In the case of a Nicaragua-bound donkey flight that was grounded in France over suspicions of human trafficking, Gujarat police booked at least 14 travel agents of whom&nbsp;seven are facing charges of human trafficking, destruction of evidence, and conspiracy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Gujarat Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has pressed charges against agents accused of aiding a group of at least 66 individuals out of the 303 passengers on the Legend Airlines plane to fly them illegally to the US.&nbsp;The aircraft originated from Fujairah in the UAE and was en route to Nicaragua and aimed to take passengers to the US via the Mexico border "illegally," according to media reports that cited&nbsp;officials.</p>

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<p>This comes as the Gujarat police have been interrogating dozens of passengers who were onboard the Nicaragua-bound flight. The authorities are trying to bust any illegal immigration network that works out of Gujarat.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The passengers from Gujarat who landed in Mumbai, along with others, were sent back to the state. In the latest development into the case, an inspector at CID Crime’s Economic Offence branch PJ Kharsan filed a complaint, based on which an FIR was lodged on Wednesday (Jan 10).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Seven out of 14 booked are from different districts of Gujarat - Mehsana, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Valsad. The others are from Delhi, Dubai, Nicaragua, Mexico, and the US, media reports said citing the officials.</p>

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<p>The agents are accused of a “well-planned conspiracy to obtain financial benefits of crores of rupees and luring the passengers to get employment in America, while putting (the) passengers’ lives at risk”.</p>

<p>“It’s an international racket involving agents in Gujarat, other parts of India and outside India who are involved in facilitating such large-scale organised smuggling of people from India to USA,” said Additional DG, CID (Crime)&nbsp;S. Pandia Rajkumar.</p>

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In the case of a Nicaragua-bound donkey flight that was grounded in France over suspicions of human trafficking, Gujarat police booked at least 14 travel agents of whom seven are facing charges of human trafficking, destruction of evidence, and conspiracy.

In the case of a Nicaragua-bound donkey flight that was grounded in France over suspicions of human trafficking, Gujarat police booked at least 14 travel agents of whom seven are facing charges of human trafficking, destruction of evidence, and conspiracy. The Gujarat Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has pressed charges against agents accused of aiding a group of at least 66 individuals out of the 303 passengers on the Legend Airlines plane to fly them illegally to the US. The aircraft originated from Fujairah in the UAE and was en route to Nicaragua and aimed to take passengers to the US via the Mexico border "illegally," according to media reports that cited officials. Also Read | US carries out new strikes in Yemen after Biden vows to protect shipping in Red Sea This comes as the Gujarat police have been interrogating dozens of passengers who were onboard the Nicaragua-bound flight. The authorities are trying to bust any illegal immigration network that works out of Gujarat. Also Read | Taiwan Elections 2024: Why results of these polls are crucial for global economy The passengers from Gujarat who landed in Mumbai, along with others, were sent back to the state. In the latest development into the case, an inspector at CID Crime’s Economic Offence branch PJ Kharsan filed a complaint, based on which an FIR was lodged on Wednesday (Jan 10). Seven out of 14 booked are from different districts of Gujarat - Mehsana, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Valsad. The others are from Delhi, Dubai, Nicaragua, Mexico, and the US, media reports said citing the officials. Watch | US failed to track more than $1 billion military aid given to Ukraine, watchdog says × The agents are accused of a “well-planned conspiracy to obtain financial benefits of crores of rupees and luring the passengers to get employment in America, while putting (the) passengers’ lives at risk”. “It’s an international racket involving agents in Gujarat, other parts of India and outside India who are involved in facilitating such large-scale organised smuggling of people from India to USA,” said Additional DG, CID (Crime) S. Pandia Rajkumar. (With inputs from agencies)

Nicaragua flight case: Gujarat police book 14 agents, 7 face charges of trafficking and destroying evidence

<p>Scientists have discovered&nbsp;an undersea plateau, larger than the western Indian state of Gujarat and located in the Pacific Ocean, has been growing in size since the dinosaur age or Cretaceous period (145 to 66 million years ago). Published in the journal Earth and Planetary Science Letters, the research has found that the Melanesian Border Plateau was formed through four separate pulses of volcanism, all with different root causes. The Melanesian Border Plateau is located east of the Solomon Islands.</p>

<p>According to study leader Kevin Konrad, a geoscientist at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, studying the timeline of the formation of the plateau is important, “because giant volcanic features under the ocean are often poorly understood.”</p>

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<p>"There are some features in the Pacific basin where [scientists] have only a single sample, and it looks like a very large massive single event," Konrad was quoted as saying by Live Science.</p>

<p>"Sometimes when we sample these features in detail, we realize they're actually built over multiple pulses over tens of millions of years and wouldn't have significant environmental impacts," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2013, Konrad and his team extensively explored the Melanesian Border Plateau, utilising a sophisticated chain contraption to extract rocks from the undersea mountains and volcanoes comprising the plateau.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Plateau’s formation: A detailed timeline</strong></h2>

<p>Upon analysing the ages and chemistry of these rocks, scientists revealed that the plateau's formation started around 120 million years ago. Robbie Ridge, a substrate rock layer, likely formed during a massive basaltic lava flood, creating a substantial undersea plateau.</p>

<p>Approximately 45 million years ago, this plateau section, known as Robbie Ridge, drifted over a mantle hotspot—zones with heated material causing volcanic activity.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Rurutu-Arago hotspot, persisting beneath French Polynesia, transformed the plateau into an undersea mountain chain, or seamount, with islands emerging above the ocean surface. Despite erosion, the seamount eventually shifted over another hotspot, the Samoa hotspot, currently shaping the Samoan Islands since around 13 million years ago.</p>

<p>"All those same conduits that magma used to go through 45 million years ago, they’re now preexisting weaknesses that magma can start moving through 13 million years ago," Konrad said.</p>

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Scientists have discovered an undersea plateau, larger than the western Indian state of Gujarat and located in the Pacific Ocean, has been growing in size since the dinosaur age or Cretaceous period (145 to 66 million years ago).

Scientists have discovered an undersea plateau, larger than the western Indian state of Gujarat and located in the Pacific Ocean, has been growing in size since the dinosaur age or Cretaceous period (145 to 66 million years ago). Published in the journal Earth and Planetary Science Letters, the research has found that the Melanesian Border Plateau was formed through four separate pulses of volcanism, all with different root causes. The Melanesian Border Plateau is located east of the Solomon Islands. According to study leader Kevin Konrad, a geoscientist at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, studying the timeline of the formation of the plateau is important, “because giant volcanic features under the ocean are often poorly understood.” Watch: NASA James Webb Telescope captures stunning pictures of the universe × "There are some features in the Pacific basin where [scientists] have only a single sample, and it looks like a very large massive single event," Konrad was quoted as saying by Live Science. "Sometimes when we sample these features in detail, we realize they're actually built over multiple pulses over tens of millions of years and wouldn't have significant environmental impacts," he added. In 2013, Konrad and his team extensively explored the Melanesian Border Plateau, utilising a sophisticated chain contraption to extract rocks from the undersea mountains and volcanoes comprising the plateau. Plateau’s formation: A detailed timeline Upon analysing the ages and chemistry of these rocks, scientists revealed that the plateau's formation started around 120 million years ago. Robbie Ridge, a substrate rock layer, likely formed during a massive basaltic lava flood, creating a substantial undersea plateau. Approximately 45 million years ago, this plateau section, known as Robbie Ridge, drifted over a mantle hotspot—zones with heated material causing volcanic activity. Also read: Missing link between a supernova and a black hole is finally revealed The Rurutu-Arago hotspot, persisting beneath French Polynesia, transformed the plateau into an undersea mountain chain, or seamount, with islands emerging above the ocean surface. Despite erosion, the seamount eventually shifted over another hotspot, the Samoa hotspot, currently shaping the Samoan Islands since around 13 million years ago. "All those same conduits that magma used to go through 45 million years ago, they’re now preexisting weaknesses that magma can start moving through 13 million years ago," Konrad said. (With inputs from agencies)

Experts stunned by massive underwater structure expanding since Jurassic era

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Gandhinagar. Foreign companies including Google, Nasdaq & Microsoft are expected at the summit. The theme of the summit is "Gateway to the future" to celebrate "20 years of Vibrant Gujarat as the summit of success". Watch to know more!

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Gandhinagar. The theme of the summit is "Gateway to the future" to celebrate "20 years of Vibrant Gujarat as the summit of success". Watch to know more!

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<p>While addressing the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the world looks upon India "as an important pillar of stability, a trusted friend, and a partner committed to people-centric development."</p>

<p>Highlighting India's pivotal role on the global stage, the Prime Minister stated, "India's cooperation, and labour are making the world stable."</p>

<p>The Indian PM also called on nations worldwide to unite for common objectives.&nbsp;"We can have joint goals and achieve them together," PM Modi said at the 10th edition of the event in Gandhinagar in the Indian state of Gujarat.</p>

<p>World leaders attending the event include United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.&nbsp;"The participation of UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed in this summit is a matter of great joy for us. His presence as the chief guest at Vibrant Gujarat Summit is a symbol of the ever-strengthening relations between India and UAE..."</p>

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<p>Modi said that UAE companies have inked agreements for new investments worth billions of dollars in India's port infrastructure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi also underscored India's multifaceted global role, stating, "We are the voice of global good, global south, tech hub for solutions, a powerhouse of youth, and a democracy that delivers."</p>

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<p>"This is the first Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in this Amrit Kaal. Therefore, this is even more significant. Representatives from more than 100 countries, who are participating in this Summit, are crucial partners in this development journey of India..." PM Modi noted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reiterating India's goal of becoming a developed country by 2047, Modi said that India is well on its way to achieving its goal.</p>

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<p>PM Modi while exuding confidence in India's growth said, "Today, India is the fifth largest economy in the world. 10 years ago, India was in the eleventh position. Today, all major agencies estimate that India will be in the top three economies of the world in the coming years. Let people across the world do their analysis, but it is my guarantee that it will happen..."</p>

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While addressing the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the world looks upon India "as an important pillar of stability, a trusted friend, and a partner committed to people-centric development.

While addressing the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the world looks upon India "as an important pillar of stability, a trusted friend, and a partner committed to people-centric development." Highlighting India's pivotal role on the global stage, the Prime Minister stated, "India's cooperation, and labour are making the world stable." The Indian PM also called on nations worldwide to unite for common objectives. "We can have joint goals and achieve them together," PM Modi said at the 10th edition of the event in Gandhinagar in the Indian state of Gujarat. World leaders attending the event include United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. "The participation of UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed in this summit is a matter of great joy for us. His presence as the chief guest at Vibrant Gujarat Summit is a symbol of the ever-strengthening relations between India and UAE..." Also Read | Maldives tourism body says Indian tourists boost their economy Modi said that UAE companies have inked agreements for new investments worth billions of dollars in India's port infrastructure. PM Modi also underscored India's multifaceted global role, stating, "We are the voice of global good, global south, tech hub for solutions, a powerhouse of youth, and a democracy that delivers." Also Read | All-women Delhi Police contingent to march down Kartavya Path on 75th Republic Day parade "This is the first Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in this Amrit Kaal. Therefore, this is even more significant. Representatives from more than 100 countries, who are participating in this Summit, are crucial partners in this development journey of India..." PM Modi noted. Reiterating India's goal of becoming a developed country by 2047, Modi said that India is well on its way to achieving its goal. Watch | India: Why 2024 budget will be different? Setting India's budget timelines | WION Newspoint × PM Modi while exuding confidence in India's growth said, "Today, India is the fifth largest economy in the world. 10 years ago, India was in the eleventh position. Today, all major agencies estimate that India will be in the top three economies of the world in the coming years. Let people across the world do their analysis, but it is my guarantee that it will happen..." (With inputs from agencies)

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Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024: Working to make India developed nation in 25 years, says PM Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Gandhinagar, alongside several global leaders. The global summit will be held from January 10 to January 12 and the theme for this year is ‘Gateway to the Future’.

Indian PM Modi inaugurates 'Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024 in Gandhinagar

Preparations are in full swing in India's state of Gujarat for the Vibrant Gujarat summit. The biennial summit is a global business event seeking investments in the western Indian state. The three-day summit, beginning January 10, is expected to break its 2019 record.

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India-UAE 3km long roadshow with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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Vibrant Gujarat Summit: Indian PM Modi leads roadshow ahead of 3-day mega business event

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the business event for hundreds of domestic and foreign investors visiting his home state of Gujarat for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024. The event will take place from January 10-12. Watch to know more!

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The Indian state of Gujarat is getting up for the annual vibrant Gujarat Summit now this year Summit is expected to break its 2019 record of signing over 20,000 deals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the summit at the UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be attending the summit as the Chief Guest on the 9th of January.

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India's supreme court has quashed the remission of 11 convicts in the bilkis bano gang rape case... Overruling the Gujarat government's 2022 decision the top court stated that the case was not under the state's jurisdiction and that the sentence convicting the eleven will be upheld... In a blow to the Gujarat government, the Supreme Court ruled that the state reflected a lack of competency in granting remission to the convicts... The apex court has argued that it is not Gujarat rather the Maharashtra government that has jurisdiction to rule on the case...

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PM Modi to inaugurate vibrant Gujarat Summit

As per reports, the Indian state of Gujarat is in talks with chipmakers in Japan, South Korea and the United States for investments in the state. India is now aiming for the top spot in the chip market.

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China's growing 'EJIAO' market to suffer if trade is banned. China imports over 3 million donkeys per year. The Donkey Skin is used to make traditional medicine in China.

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Days after the 'Donkey flight,' which was halted in France for allegedly involvement in human trafficking, came in spotlight, authorities reveal that more than 60 people from Gujarat on board the Nicaragua-bound plane had agreed to pay $76,000 to $96,000 to immigration agents, who promised to cross into the US illegally after reaching the Latin American country.

Gujarat: Donkey flight investigation continues

303 passengers predominantly Indians found themselves at the centre of a high-stakes legal showdown in France. The passengers detained by the French authorities are back in India. Latest probe reveals agents booked air tickets & gave funds for emergency situations. Watch to get more insights!

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<p>Tesla will soon be entering the Indian market and the first manufacturing plant of the electric carmaker is likely to be set up in the Indian state of Gujarat next year.<br />
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The ongoing negotiations for establishing the EV maker's first manufacturing unit in India are in their final leg and are likely to reach a conclusion soon, as per media reports. The announcement regarding the establishment of a Tesla manufacturing unit in the state will most probably take place in the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Summit which is scheduled to be held in January 2024, Ahmedabad Mirror reported.</p>

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<p>The west Indian state of Gujarat has been a strategic location for setting up businesses for years now. Already, the state is home to manufacturing units of automakers like Maruti Suzuki. The Tesla manufacturing plant's possible location can be Sanand, Becharaji, and Dholera, as per the report.<br />
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Till now, no official announcement has been made by the state government or the EV on this matter.</p>

<h2><strong>Minister hints at Musk's investment in Gujarat</strong></h2>

<p>Gujarat Health Minister and government spokesperson Rushikesh Patel had recently expressed optimism regarding Elon Musk's chances of making an investment in Gujarat.<br />
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Speaking at a Cabinet briefing on Thursday (Dec 28), Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel said that awareness and alignment of Gujarat run parallel with the overarching goals of Tesla.<br />
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He further emphasised that the government has been actively discussing with Tesla the finalisation of the deal for the establishment of the manufacturing plant in Gujarat.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: Safety concerns over Tesla's robot attack &amp; fatal car malfunctions mount</strong></p>

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<p>As per media reports, Gujarat has been the top destination for setting up Tesla's manufacturing plant not just because of the policies adopted by the state government but also because it boasts of proximity to ports which enables the export of the EV maker's products.<br />
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Tesla can easily increase its exports from India from locations like Sanand because they are at a short distance from Kandla-Mundra port in Gujarat.<br />
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In 2003, the vibrant Gujarat Global Summit was conceptualised, and the&nbsp;tenth edition to be held in January 2024&nbsp;will celebrate "20 years of Vibrant Gujarat as the Summit of Success".</p>

<p>The summit serves as a global platform for knowledge sharing, business networking and strategic partnerships for sustainable development and inclusive growth.</p>

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Tesla will soon be entering the Indian market and the first manufacturing plant of the electric carmaker is likely to be set up in the Indian state of Gujarat next year.

Tesla will soon be entering the Indian market and the first manufacturing plant of the electric carmaker is likely to be set up in the Indian state of Gujarat next year. The ongoing negotiations for establishing the EV maker's first manufacturing unit in India are in their final leg and are likely to reach a conclusion soon, as per media reports. The announcement regarding the establishment of a Tesla manufacturing unit in the state will most probably take place in the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Summit which is scheduled to be held in January 2024, Ahmedabad Mirror reported. Also read: Robot at Tesla's Texas factory attacks engineer, leaving a 'trail of blood': Report The west Indian state of Gujarat has been a strategic location for setting up businesses for years now. Already, the state is home to manufacturing units of automakers like Maruti Suzuki. The Tesla manufacturing plant's possible location can be Sanand, Becharaji, and Dholera, as per the report. Till now, no official announcement has been made by the state government or the EV on this matter. Minister hints at Musk's investment in Gujarat Gujarat Health Minister and government spokesperson Rushikesh Patel had recently expressed optimism regarding Elon Musk's chances of making an investment in Gujarat. Speaking at a Cabinet briefing on Thursday (Dec 28), Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel said that awareness and alignment of Gujarat run parallel with the overarching goals of Tesla. He further emphasised that the government has been actively discussing with Tesla the finalisation of the deal for the establishment of the manufacturing plant in Gujarat. Watch: Gravitas: Safety concerns over Tesla's robot attack & fatal car malfunctions mount As per media reports, Gujarat has been the top destination for setting up Tesla's manufacturing plant not just because of the policies adopted by the state government but also because it boasts of proximity to ports which enables the export of the EV maker's products. Tesla can easily increase its exports from India from locations like Sanand because they are at a short distance from Kandla-Mundra port in Gujarat. In 2003, the vibrant Gujarat Global Summit was conceptualised, and the tenth edition to be held in January 2024 will celebrate "20 years of Vibrant Gujarat as the Summit of Success". The summit serves as a global platform for knowledge sharing, business networking and strategic partnerships for sustainable development and inclusive growth. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk's Tesla to set up first Indian manufacturing plant in Gujarat: Report

<p>A three-year-old girl who fell in an open borewell on Monday (Dec 1) in India’s western state of Gujarat and was rescued later in the night was pronounced dead by doctors, reported Indian Express. Unfortunately, the girl was&nbsp;in an unconscious condition when she was pulled out after a nine hours long rescue operation.&nbsp;She&nbsp;was being treated in a hospital&nbsp;in Khambhalia, the headquarters of Devbhumi Dwarka district.</p>

<p>“After being rescued, she was first taken to a hospital in Khambhalia along the way and she was pronounced dead there. Her body is now being brought to GG Hospital for post-mortem,” Dr Nandini Desai, medical superintendent of state government-run GG Hospital, was quoted as saying by the Indian Express.</p>

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<p>The girl was taken out of the borewell at around 9:50 pm IST. According to the officials, the rescue operation saw participation from Army personnel as well as officials from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).</p>

<p>The girl fell into the 30-foot borewell at around 1 pm IST earlier in the day. “The district administration sought the help of the Army and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for her rescue,” said Deputy Collector HB Bhagora. The NDRF team reached the site of the incident at around 8 pm from Gandhinagar, said an official.</p>

<p>"To rescue the girl, her hand was locked with a rope, and an L-shaped hook was deployed to provide stability. Parallel digging was also carried out," an NDRF official said.</p>

<p>"Team 6 of NDRF pulled out the child successfully from the borewell. She was sent to a hospital in an ambulance, and is unconscious," he had said earlier.&nbsp;</p>

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A three-year-old girl who fell in an open borewell on Monday (Dec 1) in India’s western state of Gujarat and was rescued later in the night was pronounced dead by doctors, reported Indian Express.

A three-year-old girl who fell in an open borewell on Monday (Dec 1) in India’s western state of Gujarat and was rescued later in the night was pronounced dead by doctors, reported Indian Express. Unfortunately, the girl was in an unconscious condition when she was pulled out after a nine hours long rescue operation. She was being treated in a hospital in Khambhalia, the headquarters of Devbhumi Dwarka district. “After being rescued, she was first taken to a hospital in Khambhalia along the way and she was pronounced dead there. Her body is now being brought to GG Hospital for post-mortem,” Dr Nandini Desai, medical superintendent of state government-run GG Hospital, was quoted as saying by the Indian Express. #WATCH | Gujarat: A 2.5-year-old girl who fell into a borewell in Ran village of Kalyanpur tehsil of Dwarka district has been rescued successfully by Indian Army personnel and the NDRF team. https://t.co/ti9hbglZJc pic.twitter.com/gYfeXOwOTt — ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2024 × The girl was taken out of the borewell at around 9:50 pm IST. According to the officials, the rescue operation saw participation from Army personnel as well as officials from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). The girl fell into the 30-foot borewell at around 1 pm IST earlier in the day. “The district administration sought the help of the Army and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for her rescue,” said Deputy Collector HB Bhagora. The NDRF team reached the site of the incident at around 8 pm from Gandhinagar, said an official. "To rescue the girl, her hand was locked with a rope, and an L-shaped hook was deployed to provide stability. Parallel digging was also carried out," an NDRF official said. "Team 6 of NDRF pulled out the child successfully from the borewell. She was sent to a hospital in an ambulance, and is unconscious," he had said earlier. (With inputs from agencies)

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Gujarat sets world record for Surya Namaskar on New Year's day. 50,000 participants across 108 venues simultaneously perform Surya Namaskar.

Gujarat welcomes 2024 with 'Surya Namaskar' world record

<p>Gujarat made an indelible mark in the Guinness Book of World Records by showcasing&nbsp;a momentous event on New Year's morning – the largest simultaneous Surya Namaskar performance.</p>

<p>Over 4,000 participants from 108 locations and spanning 51 categories actively engaged in the yoga practice, exemplifying the state's dedication to both health and cultural legacy.</p>

<p><strong>Watch the video here:</strong></p>

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended this extraordinary achievement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Gujarat welcomed 2024 with a remarkable feat - setting a Guinness World Record for the most people performing Surya Namaskar simultaneously at 108 venues! As we all know, the number 108 holds a special significance in our culture. The venues also include the iconic Modhera Sun Temple, where several people joined. This is indeed a true testament to our commitment to Yoga and our cultural heritage," he said in a post on X.</p>

<p>"I also urge you all to make Surya Namaskar a part of your daily routine. The benefits are immense," he added.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-tesla-car-spotted-in-bengaluru-traffic-creates-buzz-on-social-media-675590">Also read | India: Tesla car spotted in Bengaluru traffic, creates buzz on social media</a></p>

<h2><strong>Where did the mega event happen?</strong></h2>

<p>The grand spectacle unfolded at various venues, including the renowned Modhera Sun Temple, attracting a diverse array of participants ranging from families and students to yoga enthusiasts and seniors.</p>

<p>Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupesh Patel and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi graced the event at Modhera, where Patel lauded the historical significance of the record-setting Surya Namaskar Thaki Gujarat.</p>

<p>“Om Suryaye Namah. The first day of the year 2024 turned out to be a wonderful confluence of yoga, spirituality, culture and health. The divine function of mass Suryanamaskar was organised in the premises of Modhera Sun Temple, the pride of Gujarat, as soon as the first ray of the sun fell on the temple,” he said in Gujarati in a post on X.</p>

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<p>“Under this programme organised with the inspiration of Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi, citizens at 108 places in Gujarat performed Surya Namaskar together. Overall, around 50,000 people from across the state participated in the Suryanamaskar event. Gujarat set a Guinness World Record by performing the largest number of Surya Namaskars simultaneously at different places," he added.</p>

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Gujarat made an indelible mark in the Guinness Book of World Records by showcasing a momentous event on New Year's morning – the largest simultaneous Surya Namaskar performance.

Gujarat made an indelible mark in the Guinness Book of World Records by showcasing a momentous event on New Year's morning – the largest simultaneous Surya Namaskar performance. Over 4,000 participants from 108 locations and spanning 51 categories actively engaged in the yoga practice, exemplifying the state's dedication to both health and cultural legacy. Watch the video here: VIDEO | Gujarat CM @Bhupendrapbjp attends a suryanamaskar event at Sun Temple in Modhera. pic.twitter.com/4TaGlSkLC7 — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 1, 2024 × Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended this extraordinary achievement. "Gujarat welcomed 2024 with a remarkable feat - setting a Guinness World Record for the most people performing Surya Namaskar simultaneously at 108 venues! As we all know, the number 108 holds a special significance in our culture. The venues also include the iconic Modhera Sun Temple, where several people joined. This is indeed a true testament to our commitment to Yoga and our cultural heritage," he said in a post on X. "I also urge you all to make Surya Namaskar a part of your daily routine. The benefits are immense," he added. Also read | India: Tesla car spotted in Bengaluru traffic, creates buzz on social media Where did the mega event happen? The grand spectacle unfolded at various venues, including the renowned Modhera Sun Temple, attracting a diverse array of participants ranging from families and students to yoga enthusiasts and seniors. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupesh Patel and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi graced the event at Modhera, where Patel lauded the historical significance of the record-setting Surya Namaskar Thaki Gujarat. “Om Suryaye Namah. The first day of the year 2024 turned out to be a wonderful confluence of yoga, spirituality, culture and health. The divine function of mass Suryanamaskar was organised in the premises of Modhera Sun Temple, the pride of Gujarat, as soon as the first ray of the sun fell on the temple,” he said in Gujarati in a post on X. ॐ सूर्याय नमः વર્ષ 2024 નો પ્રથમ દિવસ યોગ, આધ્યાત્મ, સંસ્કૃતિ અને સ્વાસ્થ્યના અદ્‌ભુત સંગમ સમો બની રહ્યો. ગુજરાતના ગૌરવ સમા મોઢેરા સૂર્યમંદિરના પરિસરમાં સૂરજનું પહેલું કિરણ મંદિર પર પડતાની સાથે જ સામૂહિક સૂર્યનમસ્કારનો દિવ્ય કાર્યક્રય યોજાયો. માનનીય પ્રધાનમંત્રી શ્રી… pic.twitter.com/tWQcSjOKmn — Bhupendra Patel (@Bhupendrapbjp) January 1, 2024 × Also read | In a first, Srinagar's Ghanta Ghar welcomes 2024 with New Year eve celebrations “Under this programme organised with the inspiration of Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi, citizens at 108 places in Gujarat performed Surya Namaskar together. Overall, around 50,000 people from across the state participated in the Suryanamaskar event. Gujarat set a Guinness World Record by performing the largest number of Surya Namaskars simultaneously at different places," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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303 passengers predominantly Indians found themselves at the centre of a high-stakes legal showdown in France. The passengers detained by the French authorities are back in India. An unaccompanied boy from Gujarat onboard flight from France missing. Watch to get more insights!

France Plane Row | India: Police working to find the missing boy

<p>Police authorities from India’s western state of Gujarat grilled at least&nbsp;20 passengers who were on the Nicaragua-bound flight in France, after the plane with over 300 on board was grounded over suspicions of human trafficking following a tip off.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The interrogation was done to find out if some sort of illegal immigration network was running, media reports said citing a senior official.</p>

<p>This comes after the French court finally allowed the passengers to leave France four days, following which the Nicaragua-bound aircraft, an Airbus A340, landed in Mumbai on December 26.</p>

<p>The plane landed in Mumbai had a total of 276 passengers onboard. Reports citing a top state Crime Investigation Department (CID) official, said that at least 60 out of the total passengers were from Gujarat. These people have already arrived in their native state and their interrogation is undergoing.</p>

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<p>Notably, the police authorities are trying to find out if these people boarded a '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-donkey-flights-what-it-means-and-the-modus-operandi-behind-risky-border-crossings-674766">donkey flight</a>' to seek entry into the US and if they aspired to do that after reaching Latin America.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They were sent back from France. There was a rumour they had planned to enter the US illegally after landing in Nicaragua. In their statements, they told us they were going there as tourists. We are going into the details to find out who were the agents behind their trip," S P Rajkumar, Additional Director General of Police, CID - Crime and Railways, reportedly said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The top IPS officer said,&nbsp;"We are verifying their documents to ascertain whether they used genuine or forged documents to proceed to Central America. We will also check their financial transactions because, ideally, they should not have paid more if they were going there as normal tourists and not with any other intention."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Though we have started questioning, no one is divulging facts. They claim they went there as tourists. We are investigating the case from all angles," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Four teams formed&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>CID has already created a total of four teams&nbsp;to probe the matter, as per Superintendent of Police, CID (Crime), Sanjay Kharat.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The CID (crime) wants to take action against agents who had promised help to the victims to enter the US and other countries (illegally). We have formed four teams which will get information from the victims regarding promises made to them by these agents," he&nbsp;reportedly said.</p>

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Police authorities from India’s western state of Gujarat grilled at least 20 passengers who were on the Nicaragua-bound flight in France, after the plane with over 300 on board was grounded over suspicions of human trafficking following a tip off.

Police authorities from India’s western state of Gujarat grilled at least 20 passengers who were on the Nicaragua-bound flight in France, after the plane with over 300 on board was grounded over suspicions of human trafficking following a tip off. The interrogation was done to find out if some sort of illegal immigration network was running, media reports said citing a senior official. This comes after the French court finally allowed the passengers to leave France four days, following which the Nicaragua-bound aircraft, an Airbus A340, landed in Mumbai on December 26. The plane landed in Mumbai had a total of 276 passengers onboard. Reports citing a top state Crime Investigation Department (CID) official, said that at least 60 out of the total passengers were from Gujarat. These people have already arrived in their native state and their interrogation is undergoing. Also Read | ISRO 2023 Rewind - To the Moon and back, in preparation for Chandrayaan-4 Notably, the police authorities are trying to find out if these people boarded a 'donkey flight' to seek entry into the US and if they aspired to do that after reaching Latin America. "They were sent back from France. There was a rumour they had planned to enter the US illegally after landing in Nicaragua. In their statements, they told us they were going there as tourists. We are going into the details to find out who were the agents behind their trip," S P Rajkumar, Additional Director General of Police, CID - Crime and Railways, reportedly said. The top IPS officer said, "We are verifying their documents to ascertain whether they used genuine or forged documents to proceed to Central America. We will also check their financial transactions because, ideally, they should not have paid more if they were going there as normal tourists and not with any other intention." Also Read | Israeli Embassy blast | Delhi Police registers FIR against unknown individuals. Investigation so far... "Though we have started questioning, no one is divulging facts. They claim they went there as tourists. We are investigating the case from all angles," he added. Four teams formed CID has already created a total of four teams to probe the matter, as per Superintendent of Police, CID (Crime), Sanjay Kharat. Watch | Pak's response to India's request: No bilateral extradition treaty exists × "The CID (crime) wants to take action against agents who had promised help to the victims to enter the US and other countries (illegally). We have formed four teams which will get information from the victims regarding promises made to them by these agents," he reportedly said. (With inputs from agencies)

France plane row: Gujarat police grill 20 people who were on Nicaragua-bound flight

France Plane Row: 2-year-old adds to 'donkey flight' mystery

<p>A Gujarat resident identified as Mohit Sharma reportedly executed his threat to steal a police vehicle earlier this week. The incident unfolded in Dwarka, where Sharma, drove off with the SUV&nbsp;nearly 200 km to Jamnagar where he was apprehended by police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharma is also currently embroiled in a dafamation case in Kutch district, The Times of India reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharma clicked selfies with the stolen police vehicle and shared the images on his social media accounts throughout the purported escapade.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The theft reportedly occurred around 8:15 am on Thursday, with authorities managing to intercept him near Ambar Chokdi in Jamnagar at approximately 2:30 pm, reported&nbsp;The Times of India.</p>

<p>Deputy Superintendent of Police, Samir Sarda, told the newspaper that Sharma had initially arrived in Dwarka on a motorcycle, ostensibly claiming to be on his way to offer prayers at a Hindu shrine dedicated to the god Krishna.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Subsequently, he strategically parked the bike near the police station before making off with the stolen SUV.</p>

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<p>Sarda noted, "There is a continuous flow of tourists in Dwarka, and many times the staff members take cars in emergencies. So, the police station officer (PSO) may not have noticed anything unusual in the car being taken without informing him. He saw the car was being driven out but he did not see the driver’s face."</p>

<p>The police were alerted after the driver of the police vehicle realised it was missing.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>SUV escapade came after threat to steal police vehicle</strong></h2>

<p>Sharma, already under investigation for defamation by the Gandhidham police, had previously issued a threat to steal a police vehicle. The Deputy Superintendent of Police suspects Sharma's motive may have been to sell the stolen car for scrap, The Times of India reported.&nbsp;</p>


A Gujarat resident identified as Mohit Sharma reportedly executed his threat to steal a police vehicle earlier this week. The incident unfolded in Dwarka, where Sharma, drove off with the SUV nearly 200 km to Jamnagar where he was apprehended by police.

A Gujarat resident identified as Mohit Sharma reportedly executed his threat to steal a police vehicle earlier this week. The incident unfolded in Dwarka, where Sharma, drove off with the SUV nearly 200 km to Jamnagar where he was apprehended by police. Sharma is also currently embroiled in a dafamation case in Kutch district, The Times of India reported. Sharma clicked selfies with the stolen police vehicle and shared the images on his social media accounts throughout the purported escapade. Also read | India: Software firm's 'humiliated' employees honeytrap former boss, circulate nudes The theft reportedly occurred around 8:15 am on Thursday, with authorities managing to intercept him near Ambar Chokdi in Jamnagar at approximately 2:30 pm, reported The Times of India. Deputy Superintendent of Police, Samir Sarda, told the newspaper that Sharma had initially arrived in Dwarka on a motorcycle, ostensibly claiming to be on his way to offer prayers at a Hindu shrine dedicated to the god Krishna. Subsequently, he strategically parked the bike near the police station before making off with the stolen SUV. Also watch | Experts warn against 'Get to Know Me' trend over 'Privacy concerns' × Sarda noted, "There is a continuous flow of tourists in Dwarka, and many times the staff members take cars in emergencies. So, the police station officer (PSO) may not have noticed anything unusual in the car being taken without informing him. He saw the car was being driven out but he did not see the driver’s face." The police were alerted after the driver of the police vehicle realised it was missing. SUV escapade came after threat to steal police vehicle Sharma, already under investigation for defamation by the Gandhidham police, had previously issued a threat to steal a police vehicle. The Deputy Superintendent of Police suspects Sharma's motive may have been to sell the stolen car for scrap, The Times of India reported.

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If reports are to be believed, Tesla is all set to open a manufacturing plant in the Indian state of Gujarat and Tesla is expected to make an official announcement at the vibrant Gujarat Summit which will take place in January next year.

Report: Tesla to set up manufacturing plant in Gujarat, India

<p>In a recent study conducted by researchers from IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur, five Indian states - Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat - were identified as the major contributors to the country's dust emissions.<br />
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These states were reported to have high levels of dust particles in the air because of factors like road dust, construction sites and high traffic volume. The study emphasised the need for effective mitigation measures.<br />
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In the study conducted by researchers from IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur, it was indicated that five states made a contribution to 60 per cent of total dust emission in the country in terms of both particulate matter (PM) 10 and 2.5.</p>

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<p>A “comprehensive particulate matter road dust emission inventory” for 2022 was prepared by the study in which they used the vehicle registration data which was used from 1,352 RTOs in India. States like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat turned out as the predominant contributors to the road dust emissions.<br />
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“Specific states such as Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat emerged as the predominant contributors to road dust emissions. These states not only exhibit elevated silt loading (sL) values but also account for a substantial proportion of the total registered vehicles in India, thereby underscoring the pressing imperative for effective mitigation measures,” stated the study, further reflecting that these states also accounted for nearly 43 per cent of the total registered vehicles in India.</p>

<h2><strong>Dust emissions lead to irritation in respiratory tracts</strong></h2>

<p>The findings of the study were published in the Elsevier journal Science of the Total Environment in a paper titled “Fugitive road dust particulate matter emission inventory for India: A field campaign in 32 Indian cities”. The paper's authors included Arpit Katiyar, Diljit Kumar Nayak, Pavan Kumar Nagar, Dhirendra Singh, Mukesh Sharma and Sri Harsa Kota.</p>

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<p>Speaking to The Times Of India, Ahmedabad-based pulmonologist and chest physician Dr Gopal Raval explained what are the effects of such high levels of dust emissions in the state, He said that five out of 10 patients visit the clinic due to irritation in respiratory tracts which is caused by dust.<br />
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"While some had come for issues due to emissions from construction sites, others were living near the roads with high traffic volume and high concentration of dust particles in the air," said Dr Raval.<br />
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"The primary sign of dust-related irritation is non-obstructive chronic bronchitis where the patients get a bad dry cough which is not caused by any infection,” he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a recent study conducted by researchers from IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur, five Indian states - Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat - were identified as the major contributors to the country's dust emissions.

In a recent study conducted by researchers from IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur, five Indian states - Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat - were identified as the major contributors to the country's dust emissions. These states were reported to have high levels of dust particles in the air because of factors like road dust, construction sites and high traffic volume. The study emphasised the need for effective mitigation measures. In the study conducted by researchers from IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur, it was indicated that five states made a contribution to 60 per cent of total dust emission in the country in terms of both particulate matter (PM) 10 and 2.5. Also read: France plane row: Gujarat police grills 20 people who were on Nicaragua-bound flight A “comprehensive particulate matter road dust emission inventory” for 2022 was prepared by the study in which they used the vehicle registration data which was used from 1,352 RTOs in India. States like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat turned out as the predominant contributors to the road dust emissions. “Specific states such as Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat emerged as the predominant contributors to road dust emissions. These states not only exhibit elevated silt loading (sL) values but also account for a substantial proportion of the total registered vehicles in India, thereby underscoring the pressing imperative for effective mitigation measures,” stated the study, further reflecting that these states also accounted for nearly 43 per cent of the total registered vehicles in India. Dust emissions lead to irritation in respiratory tracts The findings of the study were published in the Elsevier journal Science of the Total Environment in a paper titled “Fugitive road dust particulate matter emission inventory for India: A field campaign in 32 Indian cities”. The paper's authors included Arpit Katiyar, Diljit Kumar Nayak, Pavan Kumar Nagar, Dhirendra Singh, Mukesh Sharma and Sri Harsa Kota. Watch: Report: Tesla to set up manufacturing plant in Gujarat, India Speaking to The Times Of India, Ahmedabad-based pulmonologist and chest physician Dr Gopal Raval explained what are the effects of such high levels of dust emissions in the state, He said that five out of 10 patients visit the clinic due to irritation in respiratory tracts which is caused by dust. "While some had come for issues due to emissions from construction sites, others were living near the roads with high traffic volume and high concentration of dust particles in the air," said Dr Raval. "The primary sign of dust-related irritation is non-obstructive chronic bronchitis where the patients get a bad dry cough which is not caused by any infection,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

India's Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka and UP emerge as top dust emitters: IIT

More than 37,000 women from the Ahir clan in the Indian state of Gujarat have take part in a ritual Ras dance ceremony in the city of Dwarka. The 5,000-year-old tradition is an offering made to the Hindu deity Krishna.

Gujarat: 37,000 women of Ahir clan dance for Krishna in Dwarka

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