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Gujarat may withdraw stray cattle bill passed by assembly 4 days ago, says BJP

Four days after the Gujarat assembly passed the Gujarat Cattle Control (Keeping and Moving) in Urban Areas Bill, 2022, the state’s BJP unit chief CR Paatil said the government may withdraw the legislation

Gujarat’s Bhupendra Patel government, which got the state assembly’s approval for its new stray cattle bill last week, has second thoughts about the legislation (ANI)

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Updated on Apr 04, 2022 08:02 PM IST

ByMaulik Pathak

IIM-A says new logo will retain Sanskrit motto, iconography

At least 45 members of the faculty wrote to the Board of Governors (BoG) for IIM-A on March 8, questioning the decision to finalise the logo without following due procedure.

india news

Published on Apr 01, 2022 11:27 PM IST

ByMaulik Pathak

IIM-A faculty opposes changing institute logo

The IIM-A logo also has the Sanskrit verse Vidya Viniyogadvikasa (development through the distribution or application of knowledge).

india news

Published on Mar 31, 2022 12:06 AM IST

ByMaulik Pathak

River linking project stalled in Gujarat after tribals protest

Gujarat has asked the central government to put on hold the project connecting the Par, Tapi and Narmada rivers

Gujarat water resource and water supply minister Rushikesh Patel made the announcement in the state assembly

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Published on Mar 30, 2022 04:04 PM IST

ByMaulik Pathak

Gujarat asks Centre to halt Narmada river linking project amid protests

Residents of the region have been protesting the project since 2010, when it was first proposed.

Gujarat’s water resources and water supply minister Rushikesh Patel

india news

Published on Mar 30, 2022 07:14 AM IST

ByMaulik Pathak, Ahmedabad

Bhupendra Patel is asked about Congress vs AAP in Gujarat. He explains

Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel said it is easy for the BJP to win the Gujarat elections expected to be held in November-December this year “because of the good work they have done for the people”.

Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel said BJP works for the people round the clock, every day and not like others that are seen only during elections. (PTI)

india news

Published on Mar 28, 2022 09:49 PM IST

ByMaulik Pathak

Swan Energy backed SPV readies ₹3,000 cr resolution plan for Reliance Naval

The corporate insolvency resolution proceedings (CIRP) of Reliance Naval are underway at National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Ahmedabad.

The resolution plan submitted by Hazel Mercantile has been duly approved by 94.86% CoC members, Reliance Naval said in a BSE filing on March 21 (Photo/rnaval.co.in)

business

Published on Mar 26, 2022 01:55 AM IST

ByMaulik Pathak

Will the AAP be a new force in the Gujarat assembly elections?

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann are soon going to visit Gujarat for political campaigning, buoyed by their performance in Punjab

The message was clear the party has set its eyes on Gujarat assembly elections that are due to be held in December. (PTI)

india news

Published on Mar 24, 2022 04:41 PM IST

ByMaulik Pathak

Why Nargol port project in Gujarat failed to find any takers?

Nargol port project has been one of the most ambitious port projects by the Gujarat government in recent times.

Nargol port was proposed to be a multi-function port capable of managing solid, liquid, and container cargo. (Representational lmage)

business

Updated on Mar 22, 2022 01:00 AM IST

ByMaulik Pathak

Vaccine to stop killer CDV among lions in works

Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is believed to be responsible for wiping out nearly one-third of the 3,000 lions in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, in early 1994.

The Gir forests are the only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lions in western India. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

india news

Updated on Mar 18, 2022 06:26 AM IST

ByMaulik Pathak, Ahmedabad

Clinical trials start for India’s first vaccine against CDV

CDV is said to be responsible for wiping out nearly one-third of the 3,000 lions in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park in 1994

The virus killed 30 lions in two months in 2018 at Gujarat’s Gir National Park. (HT Photo (representative image))

india news

Published on Mar 17, 2022 01:44 PM IST

ByMaulik Pathak

Russia-Ukraine war spells trouble for CGD, power companies in India

GAIL India, in a recent communication to city gas distribution (CGD) companies in the country, said it will cut the gas supplies by 20% due to the prevailing scenario.

The soaring natural gas prices in the wake of war between Russia and Ukraine has put constraints in the supply. (Representational Image)

business

Updated on Mar 16, 2022 04:05 PM IST

ByMaulik Pathak

Day after BJP’s victory in four states, Modi hits Gujarat trail

The PM, who led the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) campaign in the recently concluded five-state elections from the front, spent his day in Ahmedabad addressing a cross-section of people and party leaders.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves at the supporters during a roadshow after BJP's victory in the recent Assembly polls, in Ahmedabad.(PTI)

india news

Updated on Mar 11, 2022 11:53 PM IST

ByMaulik Pathak, Ahmedabad

Ukraine crisis impact: Surat diamond industry may lose shine

The diamond industry of Surat, where about 85% of the world’s roughs are cut and polished, is trying to hold on to its sparkle as the war in Ukraine could dampen the chances of record sales this year.

The US is the biggest customer for India’s polished diamonds, an industry expert said, and any sanctions on the purchase of diamonds sourced from Russia could hit the Indian diamond industry. (HT file photo)

india news

Updated on Mar 07, 2022 04:50 AM IST

ByMaulik Pathak

Indian grey hornbill reintroduced in Gir after decades

Hornbills are frugivorous, or fruit eating birds, that disperse seeds of large trees such as Ficus, and play a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community

There have been sporadic sightings of the species in or around Gir since 1936. (HT PHOTO)

india news

Updated on Mar 01, 2022 01:25 PM IST

ByMaulik Pathak

2002 Gujarat riots: 20 years on, wounds remain fresh

Twenty years ago, on February 27, 2002 a coach of the Sabarmati Express was returning with passengers from the Ram Janmabhoomi site in Ayodhya when it was set ablaze near Godhra railway station by a mob consisting of people from the Muslim community

In the aftermath of the unabated violence that lasted for about three days before the army troops intervened and brought the situation under control, the Supreme Court set up a special investigation team in 2008. (HT Archive)

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Updated on Feb 28, 2022 06:55 AM IST

ByMaulik Pathak, Ahmedabad

Adani Gas will not take IPO route, plans direct listing of shares

In a direct listing, a company sells shares directly to the public. It is less expensive than an initial public offer, as there are no underwriters involved. Besides, there is no issue of new shares.

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani. Adani Gas supplies PNG to households and industries and CNG for transport.(Reuters File)

business

Updated on Mar 05, 2018 12:09 PM IST

Livemint, Ahmedabad and Mumbai | ByMaulik Pathak, Kalpana Pathak

Wary of Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi for years, say diamond traders

The Rs 11,400-crore fraud at Punjab National Bank involving diamantaires Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi has rattled diamond traders.

A security guard stands guard inside a Nirav Modi showroom during a raid by Enforcement Directorate.(Reuters File Photo)

business

Updated on Feb 21, 2018 11:41 PM IST

Livemint | ByMaulik Pathak and Ami Shah, Surat/mumbai

Nitin Patel takes charge as Gujarat deputy CM, gets finance portfolio

Nitin Patel had not assumed charge despite being sworn in for a second successive stint as deputy CM, along with Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, who also got a second successive term, on December 26.

BJP leaders Vijay Rupani (right) and Nitin Patel stand as their names are declared for the post of chief minister and deputy chief minister of Gujarat state after a meeting in Gandhinagar, Dec 22, 2017.(AP Photo)

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Updated on Jan 01, 2018 01:37 AM IST

LiveMint, Ahmedabad | ByMaulik Pathak, Ahmedabad

Gujarat deputy CM Nitin Patel ‘miffed’ over portfolio allocation

Nitin Patel, who was sworn-in as the deputy chief minister on December 26, has not taken charge of his office so far.

Amid reports of Nitin Patel being miffed, the Congress said the BJP has had a history of sidelining powerful Patidar leaders.(Siddharaj Solanki/HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Dec 30, 2017 11:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMaulik Pathak

Gujarat elections: How the Patidar vote stacks up

Patels don’t always vote as a homogenous unit and there is competition between the two big sub-groups, Leuvas and Kadvas, in all spheres, including politics.

Patidars have been demanding reservation in government jobs and education, while their leader Hardik Patel has pledged his support to the Congress in the upcoming elections.(PTI File Photo)

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Updated on Dec 01, 2017 07:13 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | ByMaulik Pathak

BJP banks on Modi to fight anger in Gujarat’s auto hub

The Sanand-Hansalpur belt has emerged as a major auto hub, competing with the Sriperumbudur-Oragadam belt in Tamil Nadu for government push and foreign investments.

The plant for the Tata Nano car at Sanand in Gujarat.(Reuters File Photo)

india news

Updated on Nov 24, 2017 08:53 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Sanand/Hansalpur | ByMaulik Pathak

Gujarat elections: Pharma sector eyes GST boost, thanks BJP govt for infra push

Industry leaders say new tax regime will help compete with states such as Uttarakhand and HP that gave tax sops in the past decade

Industry leaders say the GST, which subsumed a string of local and state levies and was launched with much fanfare on July 1, will help Gujarat compete better with states.(HT File Photo)

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Updated on Nov 17, 2017 08:04 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | ByMaulik Pathak

Bankruptcy proceedings against Monnet Ispat, Alok Industries get NCLT nod

Monnet Ispat and Alok Industries are the second and third cases to get NCLT nod for bankruptcy proceedings, Jyoti Structures was the first

Sandeep Jajodia, chairman and managing director, Monnet Ispat and Industries. Monnet Ispat and Alok Industries are among the 12 large NPA accounts that RBI has identified for immediate bad loan resolution under the insolvency and bankruptcy code.(Livemint)

business

Updated on Jul 19, 2017 03:01 PM IST

Ahmedabad/Mumbai, Livemint | ByMaulik Pathak and Gopika Gopakumar

Guj HC dismisses Essar Steel petition, stage set for banks to begin bankruptcy case

Gujarat high court dismisses Essar Steel’s petition that had challenged the RBI directive to banks for initiating insolvency proceedings against the company.

A file photo of Gujarat High Court.(Livemint)

business

Updated on Jul 17, 2017 04:07 PM IST

Allahabad, Livemint | ByMaulik Pathak

Tata-Cyrus Mistry spat has hurt group’s reputation: Dwijendra Tripathi

Eminent business historian with a number of publications to his credit including The Oxford History of Indian Business and The Oxford History of Contemporary Business History, Dwijendra Tripathi talks about the recent ouster of Cyrus Mistry as chairman of Tata group, India’s largest conglomerate.

Prof. Dwijendra Tripathi at his residence in Ahmedabad.(Livemint)

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Updated on Nov 01, 2016 10:57 AM IST

Livemint | ByMaulik Pathak, Ahmedabad

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Four days after the Gujarat assembly passed the Gujarat Cattle Control (Keeping and Moving) in Urban Areas Bill, 2022, the state’s BJP unit chief CR Paatil said the government may withdraw the legislation

At least 45 members of the faculty wrote to the Board of Governors (BoG) for IIM-A on March 8, questioning the decision to finalise the logo without following due procedure.

The IIM-A logo also has the Sanskrit verse Vidya Viniyogadvikasa (development through the distribution or application of knowledge).

Gujarat has asked the central government to put on hold the project connecting the Par, Tapi and Narmada rivers

Residents of the region have been protesting the project since 2010, when it was first proposed.

Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel said it is easy for the BJP to win the Gujarat elections expected to be held in November-December this year “because of the good work they have done for the people”.

The corporate insolvency resolution proceedings (CIRP) of Reliance Naval are underway at National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Ahmedabad.

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann are soon going to visit Gujarat for political campaigning, buoyed by their performance in Punjab

Nargol port project has been one of the most ambitious port projects by the Gujarat government in recent times.

Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is believed to be responsible for wiping out nearly one-third of the 3,000 lions in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, in early 1994.

CDV is said to be responsible for wiping out nearly one-third of the 3,000 lions in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park in 1994

GAIL India, in a recent communication to city gas distribution (CGD) companies in the country, said it will cut the gas supplies by 20% due to the prevailing scenario.

The PM, who led the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) campaign in the recently concluded five-state elections from the front, spent his day in Ahmedabad addressing a cross-section of people and party leaders.

The diamond industry of Surat, where about 85% of the world’s roughs are cut and polished, is trying to hold on to its sparkle as the war in Ukraine could dampen the chances of record sales this year.

Hornbills are frugivorous, or fruit eating birds, that disperse seeds of large trees such as Ficus, and play a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community

Twenty years ago, on February 27, 2002 a coach of the Sabarmati Express was returning with passengers from the Ram Janmabhoomi site in Ayodhya when it was set ablaze near Godhra railway station by a mob consisting of people from the Muslim community

In a direct listing, a company sells shares directly to the public. It is less expensive than an initial public offer, as there are no underwriters involved. Besides, there is no issue of new shares.

The Rs 11,400-crore fraud at Punjab National Bank involving diamantaires Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi has rattled diamond traders.

Nitin Patel had not assumed charge despite being sworn in for a second successive stint as deputy CM, along with Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, who also got a second successive term, on December 26.

Nitin Patel, who was sworn-in as the deputy chief minister on December 26, has not taken charge of his office so far.

Patels don’t always vote as a homogenous unit and there is competition between the two big sub-groups, Leuvas and Kadvas, in all spheres, including politics.

The Sanand-Hansalpur belt has emerged as a major auto hub, competing with the Sriperumbudur-Oragadam belt in Tamil Nadu for government push and foreign investments.

Industry leaders say new tax regime will help compete with states such as Uttarakhand and HP that gave tax sops in the past decade

Monnet Ispat and Alok Industries are the second and third cases to get NCLT nod for bankruptcy proceedings, Jyoti Structures was the first

Gujarat high court dismisses Essar Steel’s petition that had challenged the RBI directive to banks for initiating insolvency proceedings against the company.

Eminent business historian with a number of publications to his credit including The Oxford History of Indian Business and The Oxford History of Contemporary Business History, Dwijendra Tripathi talks about the recent ouster of Cyrus Mistry as chairman of Tata group, India’s largest conglomerate.

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