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A high-level Commonwealth Sport delegation, led by President Dr Donald Rukare and Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Games Federation, Katie Sadleir, arrived in Gujarat Wednesday for a four-day official visit. The visit marks the first formal assessment since Ahmedabad was confirmed as the host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. During a courtesy meeting in Gandhinagar, the delegation extended a formal invitation to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to attend the upcoming Gla ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: A delegation from Commonwealth Sport has commenced its first official visit to Gujarat to assess preparations for the Commonwealth Games 2030, scheduled to be hosted in Ahmedabad and across key cities in the state. The five-member delegation, led by Commonwealth Sport President Donald Rukare, is visting Gujarat from April 8 to April 11. The team includes senior officials as well as representatives from the Indian Olympic Association. Also Read: Ahmedabad clinches rights to host 20 ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: A delegation of Commonwealth Sport on Tuesday began a four-day review visit to Gujarat to assess preparations and inspect venues for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking the first on-ground exercise since Ahmedabad was confirmed as host. The five-member team, led by Commonwealth Sport President Donald Rukare and Chief Executive Officer Katie Sadleir, is in Gujarat from April 8 to 11 along with officials of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The delegation held a meeting with Chief ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Apr 8 (PTI) A delegation of Commonwealth Sport began its four-day Gujarat visit on Wednesday to review preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games to be held in Ahmedabad city. The five-member delegation, led by Commonwealth Sport president Donald Rukare, along with officials from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), will be in the state from April 8 to 11, officials said. Gujarat's Ahmedabad city was formally awarded the hosting rights of the 2030 Commonwealth Games during the Co ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) A Commonwealth Sport delegation has begun its first official inspection visit to Gujarat to assess preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with site reviews and high-level meetings signalling the start of detailed on-ground planning for the centenary edition of the event. Led by Commonwealth Sport President Donald Rukare and Chief Executive Katie Sadleir, the five-member team, accompanied by officials of the Indian Olympic Association (IOC) is in the ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Apr 6 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's "illiterate people of Gujarat" remark drew widespread condemnation from BJP leaders, including Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who alleged that anti-Gujarat "poison" flows in the opposition party's DNA and demanded an apology. Kharge kicked up a row while campaigning in Kerala on Sunday, saying the people of the southern state are "educated and clever" and cannot be misled, unlike those in Gujarat and some other places. "Don't misg ...Read More >
The capital of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, is preparing for the inauguration of another memorial park, the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal, in the coming days. Spread over 65 acres, the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal houses 65-feet tall statues of three icons of the BJP and its forerunner Jana Sangh - former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Deen Dayal Upadhyay and Syama Prasad Mookerjee - which is likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25, Vajpayee's birth anniversary. Advertiseme ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 15 (UNI) Remembering Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary, union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that despite all the adverse circumstances back in the day, Patel unified the fragmented country into a strong shape of one nation after independence. Paying rich tributes to the veteran leader, who was also independent India's first Home Minister, Shah said that he made the security of India, internal stability and establishment of peace, his life's goal. Th ...Read More >
Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], December 1 (ANI): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Monday, joined the "Sardar@150 Unity March (Padyatra)" at Vadodara, Gujarat. The National Padyatra, which began at Sardar Patel's family home in Karamsad, will cover nearly 190 km in 11 days, and will conclude at the Statue of Unity on December 6. Addressing the event on the theme "Kashmir, Hyderabad and Sardar", the Lieutenant Governor said Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel would have ensured complete and irreversible int ...Read More >
Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], December 1 (ANI): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Monday, joined the "Sardar@150 Unity March (Padyatra)" at Vadodara, Gujarat. The National Padyatra, which began at Sardar Patel's family home in Karamsad, will cover nearly 190 km in 11 days, and will conclude at the Statue of Unity on December 6. Addressing the event on the theme "Kashmir, Hyderabad and Sardar", the Lieutenant Governor said Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel would have ensured complete and irreversible int ...Read More >
Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik emphasizes the cultural and developmental linkages between Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat. Highlighting shared heritage and collaborative opportunities, such as tourism and agriculture, he calls for deeper cooperation to foster national unity and progress. In a bid to fortify the bond between Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat, Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd) highlighted the profound cultural and developmental connections shared by the two states. Speaking at ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], November 10 (ANI): Marking the birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Gujarat government held a grand celebration of Bharat Parv at the Statue of Unity, which has illuminated Ekta Nagar with a magnificent display of vibrant lights, a press release from CMO said. The region was decorated with colourful lights showcasing India's rich cultures and traditions, reflecting the true spirit of unity in diversity. From the grand 182-meter ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], November 10 (ANI): Marking the birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Gujarat government held a grand celebration of Bharat Parv at the Statue of Unity, which has illuminated Ekta Nagar with a magnificent display of vibrant lights, a press release from CMO said. The region was decorated with colourful lights showcasing India's rich cultures and traditions, reflecting the true spirit of unity in diversity. From the grand 182-meter ...Read More >
India on Thursday marked the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day. Across the country, Patel's legacy is reflected in statues, roads, public buildings, and institutions named in his honour. From an iconic bronze statue unveiled by then president S Radhakrishnan at a street square near Parliament building in Delhi in 1963 to a police museum in Kerala showcasing the history of Indian law enforcement, the legacy of Sardar Val ...Read More >
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has reiterated that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) should be banned in the country, stating that even Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had banned the participation of government employees in RSS's activities. The ban was lifted by the BJP government in 2024; it must be reinstated, he demanded. "My personal opinion is that RSS should be banned," Kharge said at a press conference on Friday, comparing the RSS's ideology with "poison." The BJP has slammed the Congr ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 31 (UNI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge today launched a scathing attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), saying that the Hindu outfit should be banned for creating "law and order problems" in the country. Speaking on the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, which also coincides with the 41st death anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Kharge said both the Iron Man and the Iron Lady worked for India's unity and integrity. Addres ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off the 'Sardar@150 Unity March' organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this occasion, he offered floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and paid heartfelt homage to the Iron Man of India, the architect of a united and integrated nation, on his 150th birth anniversary. He stated that under the leadership of Prime ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 31 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday organised the "Run for Unity" across various parts of Himachal Pradesh to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. In Shimla, the event was led by the BJP's Himachal Pradesh co-incharge Sanjay Tandon, who flagged off the run amid a large turnout of party workers, youth, and local residents. Senior BJP leader and former MP Suresh Chandel highlighted that the "Run for Unity" is b ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 31 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel did not receive the respect he deserved from the Congress government at the time, emphasising that India's first home minister was awarded the Bharat Ratna after a delay of 41 years. On the occasion of National Unity Day, the Union Home Minister credited PM Modi for conceptualising the Statue of Unity idea and building a grand memorial in Sardar Patel's honour. "Sardar Vallabhbha ...Read More >
Gujarat: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's grandson Gautam Patel, on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary, celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, stated that the young generation will remember Sardar Patel through the Statue of Unity. "It was nice to see history. New generations will learn about him (Sardar Patel). Those who didn't see him will see and remember him through this (statue of unity). Very little has been written about what happened in India at that time... Gandhiji convinced everyone ...Read More >
Ekta Nagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): The BSF dog squad comprising indigenous dog breeds, Rampur Hounds and Mudhol Hounds, showcased their operational skills at the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade in Ekta Nagar. All India Police Dog Competition winner, Mudhol Hound "Riya", led the dog squad in the parade. Alongside, Assam Police's Motorcycle Daredevil Show enthralled the audience at the parade. The police personnel created remarkable formations on the bikes, showcasing India's firepower a ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 27 (ANI): The 150th birth anniversary of the Iron Man and architect of a united India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, will be celebrated on October 31 at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, reflecting the spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat." Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary is celebrated across India as National Unity Day. Also Read | Mumbai Traffic Police Advisory for 'India Maritime Week 2025' at NESCO ...Read More >
Delhi/Hyderabad, Oct 26 (Maxim News): Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Sunday for their efforts to increase the number of Indian breed dogs in their units. He also expressed his anticipation for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, which is celebrated on October 31. In a historic first, the BSF will showcase an exclusive marching contingent of indigenous Indian breed dogs during the upcoming Ekta Diwas Parade at Ekta Naga ...Read More >
Varanasi: UP urban development and energy minister A K Sharma said BJP was realising Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's dream of uniting India, while opposition was working on the agenda of dividing society on caste lines.Sharma was highlighting events finalised by BJP to celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Oct 31. He reviewed preparations for Sardar Patel's anniversary celebration at a meeting with officials, at circuit house here on Saturday."BJP-led govts in Centre and st ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Sunday for their efforts to increase the number of Indian breed dogs in their units. He also expressed his anticipation for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, which is celebrated on October 31. In a historic first, the BSF will showcase an exclusive marching contingent of indigenous Indian breed dogs during the upcoming Ekta Diwas Parade at Ekta Nagar ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday attacked the opposition, primarily the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, accusing them of following the British 'Divide and Rule' policy to create caste, community, and religion-based divide in society.Speaking at a state-level workshop organised as part of the campaign marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary, Yogi said the opposition was undermining national unity and integrity for its own political goals. The workshop was att ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 17: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir will organise a host of programmes, including unity marches, seminars, debates, nukkadnataks, to emphasise the values of unity, nationalism, and integrity championed by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. Baldev Singh Billawaria, General Secretary, BJP Jammu & Kashmir, accompanied by Sajid Yousuf Shah, Co-Incharge BJP Media J&K, & Salinder Singh, BJP Office Secretary Kashmir, was addressing a press conference at the par ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that a series of statewide programmes would be held across UP to mark the 150th birth anniversary year of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. A "run for unity" will be organized across the state on Oct 31, he said while addressing a press conference.The CM outlined the detailed plan of the state-wide celebrations. He announced that a three-day padayatra, covering 8-10km, will be held in every Lok Sabha constituency, traversing all Vidhan Sabha segment ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 16 (ANI): Odisha Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Wednesday said that the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel will be celebrated in a grand manner across the country, following the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking to ANI, Suraj said, "PM Modi has called for all of us to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in a grand manner by promoting the message of Atmanirbhar Bharat." Odisha Minister detailed that ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
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