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A shocking case has emerged from Rajasthan&rsquo;s Udaipur, where senior officials of a private IT company have been accused of gang-raping a woman manager. Police have arrested the company&rsquo;s CEO along with two others, triggering widespread outrage and raising serious concerns about workplace safety for women.
According to the investigation, the incident occurred after a party organised at a hotel in the Shobhagpura area to celebrate the CEO&rsquo;s birthday and New Year. After the party ended late at night, the victim reportedly felt unwell. Under the pretext of dropping her home, the company&rsquo;s executive head and her husband allegedly forced the woman into a car, where the CEO was already present.
Police said the victim was allegedly given an intoxicating substance during the journey, causing her to lose consciousness. She was then sexually assaulted by the accused. The crime reportedly came to light after the victim approached the authorities.
A breakthrough in the case came when police recovered audio and video recordings from the car&rsquo;s dashcam. The digital evidence is believed to have played a crucial role in corroborating the allegations. Medical examination of the victim also revealed injury marks, strengthening the prosecution&rsquo;s case.
The district police chief has constituted a special investigation team to probe the matter in detail. The arrested accused include the company&rsquo;s CEO Jitesh, executive head Shilpa, and her husband Gaurav. Police are in the process of producing them before a court and seeking custodial remand for further questioning.
The incident has sent shockwaves through corporate circles and sparked renewed debate over women&rsquo;s safety and abuse of power within professional environments.

Dashcam evidence leads to arrests after assault on woman manager in Udaipur

Udaipur IT Firm CEO Held in Gang Rape Case

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Bollywood filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari have landed in serious legal trouble after being accused in a large-scale fraud case involving more than ₹30 crore. The couple was sent to judicial custody on Tuesday after a court denied them interim bail on medical grounds following seven days in police custody.
After the bail plea was rejected, the court ordered that the couple be remanded to judicial custody, and they are now set to be lodged at the Central Jail in Udaipur.
<h3 data-start="559" data-end="591">Arrest and case background</h3>
Bhatt and his wife were arrested in Mumbai on December 7 and brought to Udaipur the following night by the Rajasthan Police. They were produced before an Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate on December 9, which granted the police a seven-day custodial remand for further investigation.
The case centres on allegations that Bhatt, his wife and six other accused defrauded Udaipur-based doctor Ajay Murdia, founder of the Indira Group of Companies, of approximately ₹30 crore.
<h3 data-start="1070" data-end="1114">Alleged biopic deal and financial loss</h3>
According to the complaint, the doctor was introduced to the accused earlier this year with a proposal to produce a biopic on his late wife. He was allegedly promised returns of up to ₹200 crore from the project. Trusting the proposal, the doctor entered into an agreement in May 2024 worth ₹47 crore for the production of four films, including the biopic.
Investigators said that while two films were reportedly made under the agreement, the remaining two projects never materialised.
<h3 data-start="1603" data-end="1642">Fake bills and siphoning of funds</h3>
Police investigations have revealed that the accused allegedly prepared fake documents to siphon off funds from the doctor. These included fabricated bills issued in the names of non-existent vendors, inflated salary vouchers and other forged financial records. Through these means, the accused are believed to have diverted nearly ₹30 crore from the total amount paid by the complainant.
After the promised projects failed to take shape and the alleged financial irregularities came to light, the doctor approached the Bhopalpura police station in Udaipur, leading to the registration of an FIR for cheating and related offences.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining financial transactions, documents and the roles of all individuals named in the case.
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In May 2024, the doctor went into a ₹47 crore agreement with the Bhatts to produce a total of four films

Filmmaker and wife sent to judicial custody over alleged fake bills, film deal fraud

Vikram Bhatt, Wife Jailed in ₹30 Cr Fraud Case

Udaipur has become the centre of global attention as billionaire heiress Netra Mandena and tech entrepreneur Vamsi Gadiraju host one of the year&rsquo;s most extravagant weddings across the city&rsquo;s palaces and lakeside venues. From the Leela Palace to the Island Palace on Lake Pichola, the celebrations have unfolded against sweeping marble courtyards, illuminated ghats and meticulously curated d&eacute;cor.
The festivities began with a vibrant haldi ceremony at the Taj Lake Palace, transformed with rainbow florals and citrus trees designed by The A-Cube Project. Guests arrived in coordinated yellow ensembles as the couple dressed in pastel blush were welcomed with music, dance and poolside rituals that dominated social media feeds through the day.
Saturday&rsquo;s mehendi saw a fusion of glamour and spectacle, featuring Madhuri Dixit, Donald Trump Jr, Nora Fatehi and Dia Mirza. Dixit delivered a show-stopping medley from&nbsp;Dola Re Dola to Jai Ho, joined by performers from Cirque du Soleil. Fatehi electrified the stage with a high-energy performance, turning the evening into a full-scale entertainment showcase.
The celebrations crescendoed with a star-studded sangeet at Manak Chowk inside the City Palace, where Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Janhvi Kapoor lit up the royal courtyard with high-octane dance performances. With international icons like Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez and DJ Tiesto expected for the reception, the Mandena-Gadiraju wedding has firmly established itself as India&rsquo;s most-watched social event of the season.

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Two families in Udaipur are facing an anxious 15-day wait for DNA results after a suspected mix-up of newborns at the Maharana Bhupal Government Hospital. 
Police said that two back-to-back deliveries might have caused confusion among the hospital staff.
According to officials, Anita Rawat from Udaipur and Rameshwari Soni from Chittorgarh delivered babies about 45 minutes apart on October 21. 
Initially, Anita&rsquo;s husband, Sunil Rawat, was told that his wife had given birth to a baby boy.&nbsp;
However, an hour later, hospital staff returned to inform him that it was actually a girl.
Sunil alleged negligence on the part of the staff, claiming they were &ldquo;only focused on collecting reward money for the childbirth&rdquo; and that &ldquo;even the doctors didn&rsquo;t seem to know which woman had delivered which baby.&rdquo;
Anita&rsquo;s brother, Ashok Rawat, also accused the staff of carelessness, saying the delivery time recorded in the register was incorrect and later &ldquo;corrected&rdquo; without explanation. 
&ldquo;For 45 minutes, they had no clue which baby belonged to whom,&rdquo; he added.
Following the confusion, Sunil filed a complaint at the Hathipol police station. 
The hospital also began an internal verification process to determine the correct parentage of the two infants.
Hathipol SHO Yogendra Vyas confirmed the incident, saying, &ldquo;Two women were admitted for delivery &mdash; one gave birth to a boy, the other to a girl.&nbsp;There was confusion when the newborns were handed to their families. Later, hospital records and test reports clarified which baby belonged to which family.&rdquo;
Based on blood group and medical records, officials determined that the girl belonged to the Rawats and the boy to the Sonis. 
However, both families demanded a DNA test to eliminate any doubt. 
&ldquo;The DNA profiling has been initiated, and the results are expected within 15 days from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Jaipur,&rdquo; Vyas said, adding that the lab had been asked to expedite the process.
Both newborns are currently being cared for at the hospital. 
The Rawat family has temporarily accepted the baby girl, while the Soni family has taken responsibility for the boy.
No FIR has been registered in the matter so far. Hospital superintendent Dr. R. L. Suman did not respond to calls for comment.
Sunil said, &ldquo;If the baby girl is ours, we will lovingly accept her. And if the DNA test proves the boy is ours, we will accept him with the same love.&rdquo;

Families await DNA results after newborn mix-up

Two families await DNA results after newborn mix-up at Udaipur’s Maharana Bhupal Hospital

Udaipur Hospital Mix-Up Leaves Families Anxious

A tragic incident in Udaipur&rsquo;s Kotra area claimed the life of a 12-year-old girl after the balcony of an under-construction government school collapsed on Friday. Another girl was injured in the accident.
The mishap occurred in Patharwadi village, a tribal region, where a senior secondary school is being built. Victims Moli (12) and Payal (11) were playing nearby when the structure gave way. Moli, visiting from Gau Pipal village, died on the spot, while Payal is hospitalised.
Villagers have accused contractors of using substandard materials, sparking outrage. The Education Department clarified that the school is not yet functional, with classes held at a nearby building.
On the same day in Bundi, five students were injured when a false ceiling collapsed during Independence Day celebrations at St. Paul Senior Secondary School. Another wall collapse in Nainwan&rsquo;s Government Higher Primary School caused no injuries.
These incidents come weeks after the July 25 Jhalawar school collapse that killed seven children, raising concerns over safety standards in Rajasthan&rsquo;s educational infrastructure. Opposition leaders have blamed government negligence and called for urgent reforms.

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Udaipur Files, a film based on the 2022 murder of tailor Kanhaiyalal in Udaipur, hit 4,500 screens nationwide on Friday, including three locations in Udaipur: Celebration Mall, Urban Square, and Lake City Mall. Each venue is hosting just one show, with police deployed to ensure law and order.
Kanhaiyalal&rsquo;s sons, Yash and Tarun Teli, attended the premiere carrying their father&rsquo;s photograph. Yash urged people to watch the film, which he said exposes the &ldquo;terrorist mindset&rdquo; behind his father&rsquo;s killing.
The film, directed by Bharat S. Srinate and produced by Amit Jani, stars Vijay Raaz as Kanhaiyalal, with Rajneesh Duggal and Preeti Jhangiani in pivotal roles.
Security was tightened, with SP Yogesh Goyal, ASP Umesh Ojha, and Sukher CI Ravindra Singh Charan inspecting venues. Viewer documents were checked before entry.
Originally scheduled for July 11, the release was delayed after petitions in the Delhi High Court by religious groups and accused Mohammad Javed. The court ordered a review under Section 6 of the Cinematograph Act. After clearance from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and approval from a review committee, the Supreme Court allowed its release.
Filmmaker Amit Jani stressed the movie intends to portray the incident without targeting any community. The film is now trending on social media, with supporters urging the public to watch it.
[Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by the Benefit News editorial team and is published directly from the IANS news feed.]
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In a tragic turn of events, the death of a final year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) student in Udaipur has led to the expulsion of two faculty members from Pacific Dental College and Hospital following allegations of prolonged mental harassment.
The student, Shweta Singh, 25, was discovered hanging in her hostel room around 11 p.m. on Thursday night by her roommate. She was rushed to the hospital but declared dead on arrival.
A handwritten suicide note recovered from the scene paints a disturbing picture of alleged faculty misconduct. Shweta accused two staff members, "Mahi Ma'am" and "Bhagwat Sir", of mentally harassing her for over two years. She also raised serious concerns about corruption in internal evaluations, claiming that students who paid bribes were passed while sincere students were deliberately failed.
"You're sucking the blood of those who don&rsquo;t pay," she wrote in her note, which has since gone viral among the student community.
Shweta, originally from Jammu &amp; Kashmir and daughter of a police constable, had reportedly been part of the college&rsquo;s "odd batch", a group of students eligible for re-examination due to attendance or missed exam issues. Her repeated appeals for the pending internal exam over 18 months were allegedly ignored, further impacting her emotional state.
Following widespread student protests and sit-ins at the campus, the college administration expelled the two named faculty members. The owner, Rahul Agarwal, also reprimanded Principal Ravi Kumar and assured students of systemic reforms within the next two to three months.
Police have registered an FIR under Sukher Police Station and an investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the student&rsquo;s death. Authorities are coordinating with college officials to ensure full accountability and procedural transparency.
Shweta&rsquo;s death has not only shaken the student body but also reignited national conversations around student mental health, academic pressure, and institutional accountability.&nbsp;

Two faculty members expelled after 25 year old dental student’s suicide, harassment claims

Udaipur Student Suicide Sparks Action

A bridge built at a cost of crores over Bharaj river near Shihod in Chotaudepur district has been damaged, raising questions about the quality of the bridge's performance. Traffic on National Highway No. 56 has come to a standstill as the diversion constructed next to the bridge has also been washed away. The administration has started an alternative route by closing the hourly traffic on the bridge. When the water level of Sukhi Dam in Chotaudepur district reached 147.15 meters, 15 thousand cusecs of water was released into Bharaj river by opening 6 gates 75 centimeters to maintain the rule level. The bridge over National Highway 56 near Shihod sank as water was released into Bharaj river. Because of this, the administration was forced to close the bridge. An alternative route was given to Bodeli via Rangali Chowk, Modasar Chowk via Forest Cottage of Pavi Jetpur. The bridge on National Highway No. 56 near Shihod in Pavi Jetpur is 60 years old. The work of the bridge started in 1956 and was completed in 1965. The bridge suddenly collapsed last year on 29 July 2023. As 22 centimeters settled, the administration stopped the traffic immediately. A year later, on Monday again, the bridge collapsed and split into two pieces. For 10 months after the Bharaj river bridge collapsed, people used to pass through the public diversion made by the locals. The alternative route offered by the administration was long and bad. The bridge over National Highway 56 was opened for light vehicles after various tests. Traffic stopped due to damage on pillar three of the bridge: Collector Chotaudepur Collector Anil Dhamelia said that due to heavy rains in the uplands, there has been more water in Orsang and Bharaj rivers. Bharaj river has caused damage to pillar three of the bridge over National Highway 56. In addition to the settlement, the foundation has trailed. Therefore, an alternative route has been started by stopping the traffic. The diversion was also washed away earlier so all vehicles have been issued a notice for diversion to One Kutir three roads via Modasar Chowk, Rangali Chowk. The police system has stopped the movement of all vehicles. An appeal has been made for the people traveling on the road to be careful by putting up the sign board. Efforts were started to restore connectivity The collector added that at present the damage has increased. After the rain subsides, we will take a fresh assessment decision and carry out the work. Alternative routes and arrangements for traffic regulation have been made. There was no all-weather diversion at this stage. We will coordinate with the National Highway Authority and take efforts to restore the connectivity. The diversion, built at a cost of 2.31 crores, broke down two days ago On 13 May 2024, the diversion, constructed at a cost of 2.31 crores, was opened for all types of vehicles. 2.31 crore rupees of people's sweat has been washed away in just 4 months after the diversion in the normal flood in Bharaj river broke two days ago. With the closure of this bridge, people are likely to face frequent difficulties as the road for the alternative route from Bodeli to Pavi Jetpur and Pavi Jetpur to Bodeli is bad.

<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">છોટાઉદેપુર જિલ્લાના શિહોદ નજીક ભારજ નદી ઉપર કરોડોના ખર્ચે બનાવાયેલો બ્રિજ ક્ષતિગ્રસ્ત થતાં પુલની કામગીરીની ગુણવત્તા સામે સવાલ ઉઠ્યા છે. પુલની બાજુમાં બનાવાયેલું ડાયવર્ઝન પણ ધોવાઈ જતાં નેશનલ હાઈને નંબર 56 નો વાહન વ્યવહાર ઠપ્પ થઈ ગયો છે. વહીવટીતંત્રએ પુલ ઉપર અવર જવર બંધ કરીને વૈકલ્પિક રૂટ શરૂ કર્યો છે. 
<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">છોટાઉદેપુર જિલ્લાના સુખી ડેમની જળ સપાટી 147.15 <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">મીટરે પહોંચતાં રૂલ લેવલ મેન્ટેઇન કરવા માટે 6 ગેટ 75 <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">સેન્ટિમીટર ખોલીને 15 <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">હજાર ક્યૂસેક પાણી ભારજ નદીમાં છોડવામાં આવ્યું હતું. ભારજ નદીમાં પાણી છોડવામાં આવતાં શિહોદ પાસે નેશનલ હાઇવે 56 <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">ઉપરનો બ્રિજ બેસી ગયો હતો. જેના કારણે પુલ પર અવર જવર બંધ કરવાની વહીવટીતંત્રને ફરજ પડી હતી. પાવી જેતપુરના વન કુટીર થઈને રંગલી ચોકડી, <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">મોડાસર ચોકડી થઈને બોડેલી તરફ વૈકલ્પિક રૂટ અપાયો હતો. 
<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">નેશનલ હાઇવે નંબર 56 <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">ઉપર પાવી જેતપુરના શિહોદ પાસે આવેલો બ્રિજ 60 <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">વર્ષ જૂનો છે. 1956<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">માંબ્રિજની કામગીરી શરૂકરીને 1965<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">માંપૂર્ણ કરાઈ હતી. આ પુલ ગત વર્ષે 29 <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">જુલાઈ 2023<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">ના રોજ&nbsp; અચાનક બેસી ગયો હતો. 22 <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">સેન્ટીમીટર જેટલો બેસી જવાથી વહીવટીતંત્રએ તાત્કાલિક વાહન વ્યવહાર બંધ કરી દીધો હતો. એક વર્ષ બાદ સોમવારે ફરીથી પુલ તૂટીને બે ટુકડામાં વહેંચાઈ ગયો હતો.
<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">ભારજ નદીનો પુલ બેસી જતાં 10 <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">મહિના સુધી સ્થાનિક લોકોએ બનાવેલા જનતા ડાયવર્ઝન પરથી લોકો પસાર થતા હતા. વહીવટીતંત્રએ આપેલો વૈકલ્પિક રૂટ લાંબો અને ખરાબ હતો. નેશનલ હાઇવે 56 <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">ઉપરના પુલના વિવિધ ટેસ્ટિંગ કર્યા બાદ લાઈટ વ્હિકલ માટે ચાલુ કરવામાં આવ્યો હતો.
<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">બ્રિજના પિલ્લર થ્રી ઉપર ડેમેજ થતાં વાહન વ્યવહાર બંધ કરાયોઃ કલેક્ટર <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">છોટાઉદેપુરના કલેકટર અનિલ ધામેલિયાએ જણાવ્યું કે, <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">ઉપરવાસમાં ભારે વરસાદના કારણે ઓરસંગ અને ભારજ નદીમાં વધારે પાણી આવ્યું છે. ભારજ નદીમાં પાણી આવવાથી નેશનલ હાઇવે 56 <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">ઉપરના બ્રિજના પિલ્લર થ્રી આગળ ડેમેજ થયું છે. 
<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">સેટલમેન્ટ ઉપરાંત ફાઉન્ડેશન ટ્રીલ થયું છે. તેથી વાહન વ્યવહાર બંધ કરી વૈકલ્પિક રૂટ શરૂ કરાયો છે. ડાયવર્ઝન પણ અગાઉ ધોવાઈ ગયેલું હતુંએટલે તમામ વાહનોને મોડાસર ચોકડી, <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">રંગલી ચોકડી થઈને વન કુટીર ત્રણ રસ્તા સુધી ડાયવર્ઝન માટેનું જાહેરનામું પ્રસિદ્ધ કર્યુ છે. પોલીસ તંત્રએ તમામ વાહનોની અવર જવર બંધ કરી છે. સાઈન બોર્ડ લગાવીને રસ્તે અવર જવર કરતા લોકો પૂરતી કાળજી રાખે તેના માટે અપીલ કરાઈ છે.
<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">કનેક્ટિવિટી પૂર્વવત કરવા પ્રયત્નો શરૂ કરાયા
<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">કલેક્ટરે ઉમેર્યુ કે, હાલના તબક્કે ડેમેજ વધારે થયું છે. વરસાદનું વહેણ ઓછું થયા બાદ નવેસરથી એસેસમેન્ટનો નિર્ણય લઈશું અને કામગીરી હાથ ધરીશું. વૈકલ્પિક રસ્તો અને ટ્રાફિક નિયમન માટેની વ્યવસ્થા કરી છે. હાલના તબક્કે ઓલ વેધર ડાયવર્ઝન ન હતું. વહેલીતકે નેશનલ હાઇવે ઓથોરિટી સાથે કો-ઓર્ડીનેશન કરી કનેક્ટિવિટી પૂર્વવત થાય તે દિશામાં પ્રયત્નો હાથ ધરીશું.
2.31 <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">કરોડના ખર્ચે બનાવેલું ડાયવર્ઝન બે દિવસ પહેલાં તૂટ્યું
13&nbsp;<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">મે 2024<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">ના રોજ 2.31 <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">કરોડના ખર્ચે બનાવીને કાર્યરત થયેલું ડાયવર્ઝન તમામ પ્રકારના વાહનો માટે ખુલ્લું મૂકવામાં આવ્યું હતું. બે દિવસ પહેલા ભારજ નદીમાં આવેલા સામાન્ય પુરમાં ડાયવર્ઝન માત્ર 4 મહિનામાં તૂટી જતાં પ્રજાના પરસેવાના 2.31 <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Shruti; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: GU;">કરોડ રૂપિયા પાણીમાં ધોવાઈ ગયા છે. આ પુલ બંધ થઈ જતાં બોડેલીથી પાવી જેતપુર અને પાવી જેતપુરથી બોડેલી જવા માટે વૈકલ્પિક રૂટનો રસ્તો ખરાબ હોવાથી લોકોને પારાવાર મુશ્કેલી પડે તેવી શક્યતા છે.

During heavy downpour bridge on Bharaj river collapsed, construction quality  under scanner

પુલ તૂટવાના કારણે નેશનલ હાઈવે નં-56નો વાહન વ્યવહાર ઠપ્પ

છોટાઉદેપુર જિલ્લાના શિહોદ નજીક ભારજ નદી પર બ્રિજ તૂટતાં ગુણવત્તા સામે સવાલ

छोटाउदेपुर जिले के शिहोद के पास भारज नदी पर करोड़ों की लागत से बने पुल के क्षतिग्रस्त होने के बाद पुल के काम की गुणवत्ता पर सवाल खड़े हो गये हैं. पुल के बगल में बना डायवर्सन भी बह जाने से राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग संख्या 56 पर यातायात ठप हो गया है. प्रशासन ने पुल पर प्रति घंटा आवागमन बंद कर वैकल्पिक मार्ग शुरू कर दिया है। छोटाउदेपुर जिले के सुखी बांध का जलस्तर 147.15 मीटर तक पहुंचने पर नियम स्तर को बनाए रखने के लिए 6 गेट 75 सेंटीमीटर खोलकर भारज नदी में 15 हजार क्यूसेक पानी छोड़ा गया. भारज नदी में पानी छोड़े जाने के कारण शिहोद के पास राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग 56 पर बना पुल डूब गया। इसके चलते प्रशासन को मजबूरन पुल बंद करना पड़ा। रंगाली चौक, मोडासर चौक से पावी जेतपुर के फॉरेस्ट कॉटेज होते हुए बोडेली के लिए वैकल्पिक मार्ग दिया गया। पावी जेतपुर में शिहोद के पास राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग संख्या 56 पर बना पुल 60 साल पुराना है। पुल का काम 1956 में शुरू हुआ और 1965 में पूरा हुआ। पिछले साल 29 जुलाई 2023 को पुल अचानक ढह गया था. 22 सेंटीमीटर घटते ही प्रशासन ने तत्काल यातायात रोक दिया। एक साल बाद सोमवार को फिर पुल ढह गया और दो टुकड़ों में बंट गया. भारज नदी का पुल ध्वस्त होने के बाद 10 माह तक लोग स्थानीय लोगों द्वारा बनाये गये सार्वजनिक डायवर्सन से होकर गुजरते थे. प्रशासन द्वारा प्रस्तावित वैकल्पिक मार्ग लंबा और खराब था। विभिन्न परीक्षणों के बाद राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग 56 पर बने पुल को हल्के वाहनों के लिए खोल दिया गया। पुल का पिलर तीन क्षतिग्रस्त होने से आवागमन बंद : कलेक्टर छोटाउदेपुर कलेक्टर अनिल धमेलिया ने कहा कि ऊपरी इलाकों में भारी बारिश के कारण ओरसांग और भारज नदियों में पानी अधिक हो गया है. भारज नदी ने राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग 56 पर बने पुल के पिलर तीन को नुकसान पहुंचाया है। निपटान के अलावा, नींव पीछे रह गई है। इसलिए यातायात रोककर वैकल्पिक मार्ग शुरू किया गया है। डायवर्जन पहले भी बह गया था, इसलिए सभी वाहनों को मोडासर चौक, रंगाली चौक होते हुए एक कुटीर तीन सड़कों पर डायवर्जन के लिए नोटिस जारी किया गया है। पुलिस व्यवस्था ने सभी वाहनों की आवाजाही रोक दी है. साइन बोर्ड लगाकर सड़क पर सफर करने वाले लोगों से सावधान रहने की अपील की गई है. कनेक्टिविटी बहाल करने के प्रयास शुरू किये गये कलेक्टर ने कहा कि फिलहाल नुकसान बढ़ा हुआ है. बारिश कम होने के बाद हम नये सिरे से आकलन का निर्णय लेंगे और काम को अंजाम देंगे. वैकल्पिक मार्ग एवं यातायात नियमन की व्यवस्था की गई है। इस स्तर पर हर मौसम में कोई बदलाव नहीं था। हम राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग प्राधिकरण के साथ समन्वय करेंगे और कनेक्टिविटी बहाल करने के प्रयास करेंगे। 2.31 करोड़ की लागत से बना डायवर्सन दो दिन पहले टूट गया 13 मई 2024 को 2.31 करोड़ की लागत से बने डायवर्जन को सभी प्रकार के वाहनों के लिए खोल दिया गया था. भारज नदी में दो दिन पहले आई सामान्य बाढ़ का डायवर्सन टूटने से महज 4 माह में लोगों के 2.31 करोड़ रुपये पसीने में बह गए हैं। इस पुल के बंद होने से लोगों को लगातार कठिनाइयों का सामना करना पड़ सकता है क्योंकि बोडेली से पावी जेतपुर और पावी जेतपुर से बोडेली तक वैकल्पिक मार्ग की सड़क खराब है।

पुल टूटने से राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग संख्या-56 पर यातायात बंद हो गया

छोटाउदेपुर जिले के शिहोद के पास भारज नदी पर टूटे पुल की गुणवत्ता पर सवाल

Bridge closed for vehiculars and human till repair or rebuilt

Vadodara : In a gruesome incident, double murder is reported from Pipalda village falling in Kawant Police station jurisdiction, in Chhotaudepur district. Ruthless murderers chopped off woman&rsquo;s two legs to rob two Silver &lsquo;Ankle Kadas&rsquo;.
According to the Police Station officer, the investigation is led by Police Sub Inspector AD Chauhan. Police have invoked section 103 (1) and 309 (6) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita. Police officer is confident of cracking the case soon.
As per the First Information Report, murder took place between the night of August 20th and the early morning of 21st. Ganjbhai Rathwa (69) and his wife Chimtaba are senior citizens and are living alone at their home on the Zaria school street in Pipalda village.
As it was raining heavily on Tuesday night, no one in the area had ventured out and had gone to bed around 7 PM. On Wednesday morning, when the complainant Vitthalbhai Rathwa, distance relative, did not see any movement outside Ganjibhai&rsquo;s house, he decided to check them, on entering the house he found bodies of couple lying in blood pool. He along with village head informed the police.
Vithalbhai has informed the police Chimtaben was wearing 600 grams Silver &lsquo;Ankle Kada&rsquo; in her two legs, and its market value must be around Rs 50,000. With an intention to rob &lsquo;Ankle Kada&rsquo; murderers must have chopped her both legs.&nbsp;

વડોદરા: છોટાઉદેપુર જિલ્લાના કવાંટ પોલીસ સ્ટેશન હદમાં આવતા પીપલડા ગામમાં ડબલ મર્ડરની ઘટના સામે આવી છે. નિર્દય હત્યારાઓએ બે સિલ્વર 'પગની કડાસ' લૂંટવા માટે મહિલાના બે પગ કાપી નાખ્યા.
પોલીસ સ્ટેશનના અધિકારીના જણાવ્યા અનુસાર, તપાસ પોલીસ સબ ઈન્સ્પેક્ટર એ.ડી. ચૌહાણ કરી રહ્યા છે.
પોલીસે ભારતીય ન્યાય સંહિતાની કલમ 103 (1) અને 309 (6) લાગુ કરી છે. પોલીસ અધિકારીને વિશ્વાસ છે કે ટૂંક સમયમાં આ કેસનો ઉકેલ આવશે.
પ્રથમ માહિતીના અહેવાલ મુજબ, હત્યા 20મી ઓગસ્ટની રાત્રિથી 21મી તારીખની વહેલી સવારની વચ્ચે થઈ હતી. ગંજભાઈ રાઠવા (69) અને તેમની પત્ની ચિમતાબા સિનિયર સિટિઝન છે અને પીપલડા ગામની ઝરિયા સ્કૂલની શેરીમાં તેમના ઘરે એકલા રહે છે.
મંગળવારે રાત્રે ભારે વરસાદ પડતો હોવાથી, આ વિસ્તારમાં કોઈએ સાહસ કર્યું ન હતું અને સાંજે 7 વાગ્યાની આસપાસ સૂઈ ગયા હતા. બુધવારે સવારે, જ્યારે ફરિયાદી વિઠ્ઠલભાઈ રાઠવા, દૂરના સંબંધી, ગંજીભાઈના ઘરની બહાર કોઈ હિલચાલ ન જોતા, તેમણે તેમને તપાસવાનું નક્કી કર્યું, ઘરમાં પ્રવેશતા તેમને દંપતીની લાશ લોહીના ખાબોચિયામાં પડેલી મળી. તેણે ગામના આગેવાન સાથે પોલીસને જાણ કરી હતી.
વિઠ્ઠલભાઈએ પોલીસને જાણ કરી છે કે ચિમતાબેને તેના બે પગમાં 600 ગ્રામ ચાંદીનો 'એંકલ કડા' પહેર્યો હતો અને તેની બજાર કિંમત 50,000 રૂપિયા જેટલી હોવી જોઈએ. &lsquo;એંકલે કડા&rsquo; લૂંટવાના ઈરાદાથી હત્યારાઓએ તેના બંને પગ કાપી નાખ્યા હશે.

પગની ઘૂંટી લૂંટવા માટે મહિલાના પગ કપાયા

છોટા ઉદેપુર જિલ્લાના પીપલડા ગામમાં બેવડી હત્યા

वडोदरा: छोटाउदेपुर जिले के कावंत थाना क्षेत्र के पीपल्दा गांव में दोहरे हत्याकांड की वारदात सामने आई है. निर्दयी हत्यारों ने दो चांदी के पगानी कड़े लूटने के लिए एक महिला के दो पैर काट दिए। पुलिस थाने के एक अधिकारी के मुताबिक, जांच पुलिस उपनिरीक्षक ए.डी. चौहान कर रहे हैं. पुलिस ने भारतीय न्यायिक संहिता की धारा 103 (1) और 309 (6) लागू की। पुलिस अधिकारी को भरोसा है कि जल्द ही मामला सुलझा लिया जाएगा. प्रथम सूचना रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, हत्या 20 अगस्त की रात और 21 अगस्त की सुबह के बीच हुई थी। गंजभाई राठवा (69) और उनकी पत्नी चिमटाबा वरिष्ठ नागरिक हैं और पीपल्दा गांव में ज़रिया स्कूल स्ट्रीट पर अपने घर में अकेले रहते हैं। मंगलवार की रात को भारी बारिश होने के कारण कोई भी उस क्षेत्र में नहीं गया और शाम 7 बजे के आसपास सो गया। बुधवार की सुबह, जब अभियोजक विट्ठलभाई राठवा, एक दूर के रिश्तेदार, ने गंजीभाई के घर के बाहर कोई हलचल नहीं देखी, तो उन्होंने उन पर जाँच करने का फैसला किया, घर में प्रवेश करने पर उन्होंने जोड़े के शव खून से लथपथ पाए। उन्होंने ग्राम प्रधान समेत पुलिस को सूचना दी। विट्ठलभाई ने पुलिस को जानकारी दी है कि चिमटाबेन ने अपने दोनों पैरों में 600 ग्राम चांदी के 'एंकल ब्रेसलेट' पहने हुए थे और जिनकी बाजार कीमत 50,000 रुपये होनी चाहिए. हत्यारों ने 'पागल कंगन' लूटने के इरादे से उसके दोनों पैर काट दिए होंगे.

एक महिला की एड़ियां लूटने के लिए उसके पैर काट दिए गए

छोटा उदेपुर जिले के पीपल्दा गांव में डबल मर्डर

woman’s legs chopped off to rob ‘Ankle Kada’

Double murder in Pipalda village of Chhota Udepur district

Udaipur, Aug 17&nbsp;
The Udaipur Municipal Corporation on Saturday razed the house of a Class X student accused of attacking his classmate with a knife on Friday, triggering violence in the city.&nbsp;
The house, which was reportedly built on forest land, was evacuated and the electricity connection was also snapped before the demolition process officials said. The demolition drive began at around 12 noon after the Municipal Corporation and the Forest Department pasted a notice on the house.
Forest Department officials said the house was constructed illegally on land owned by the department. According to the municipal officials, there were three rooms, one kitchen and one shop in the basement, which have been demolished. The entire drive was monitored using drones.
Forest Department sources said a notice was sent to remove the 'encroachment' six months ago, but the family did not pay heed to it.
On Friday, violence broke out in the city after a Class X student was attacked with a knife by his classmate at a government school. Nearly half-a-dozen cars were set on fire by an angry mob while incidents of stone pelting were also reported from certain parts of the city. As per reports, the students were from different communities which led to tension in the city.
After incidents of arson, a large police force was deployed which had to resort to lathi-charge to disperse the agitating crowd in some parts of the city. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha (BNSS) was also imposed.
District Education Officer Lokesh Bharti confirmed that two classmates, both aged 15 years, at a government school in the Bhatiyani Chauhatta area got into a fight during post-lunch hours following which one student stabbed the other on the thigh with a knife..
Meanwhile, doctors at the MB Hospital confirmed on Saturday that the condition of the injured student is stable.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has sent a team of specialist doctors to Udaipur for the treatment of the injured student, which includes a neuro physician, neuro surgeon, nephrologist, and other specialists.

ઉદયપુર, 17 ઓગસ્ટ
ઉદયપુર મ્યુનિસિપલ કોર્પોરેશને શનિવારે તેના સહાધ્યાયી પર છરી વડે હુમલો કરવાનો આરોપ લગાવતા ધોરણ 10ના વિદ્યાર્થીનું ઘર તોડી પાડ્યું હતું, જેના કારણે શહેરમાં હિંસા ભડકી હતી.
કથિત રીતે જંગલની જમીન પર બાંધવામાં આવેલ ઘર ખાલી કરાવવામાં આવ્યું હતું અને ડિમોલિશન પ્રક્રિયાના અધિકારીઓએ જણાવ્યું હતું તે પહેલાં વીજળીનું કનેક્શન પણ કાપી લેવામાં આવ્યું હતું. મ્યુનિસિપલ કોર્પોરેશન અને ફોરેસ્ટ ડિપાર્ટમેન્ટ દ્વારા મકાન પર નોટિસ ચોંટાડ્યા બાદ બપોરે 12 વાગ્યાની આસપાસ ડિમોલિશન અભિયાન શરૂ થયું હતું.
વન વિભાગના અધિકારીઓએ જણાવ્યું હતું કે આ મકાન વિભાગની માલિકીની જમીન પર ગેરકાયદેસર રીતે બાંધવામાં આવ્યું હતું. મ્યુનિસિપલ અધિકારીઓના જણાવ્યા અનુસાર, ભોંયરામાં ત્રણ રૂમ, એક રસોડું અને એક દુકાન હતી, જેને તોડી પાડવામાં આવી છે. ડ્રોનનો ઉપયોગ કરીને સમગ્ર ડ્રાઇવ પર નજર રાખવામાં આવી હતી.
વન વિભાગના સૂત્રોએ જણાવ્યું હતું કે છ મહિના પહેલા 'અતિક્રમણ' દૂર કરવા માટે નોટિસ મોકલવામાં આવી હતી, પરંતુ પરિવારે તેના પર ધ્યાન આપ્યું ન હતું.
શુક્રવારે, એક સરકારી શાળામાં ધોરણ 10ના વિદ્યાર્થી પર તેના સહાધ્યાયી દ્વારા છરી વડે હુમલો કર્યા પછી શહેરમાં હિંસા ફાટી નીકળી હતી. ગુસ્સે ભરાયેલા ટોળાએ લગભગ અડધો ડઝન કારને આગ ચાંપી દીધી હતી જ્યારે શહેરના અમુક વિસ્તારોમાંથી પથ્થરમારાની ઘટનાઓ પણ નોંધાઈ હતી. અહેવાલો મુજબ, વિદ્યાર્થીઓ વિવિધ સમુદાયોના હતા જેના કારણે શહેરમાં તણાવ ફેલાયો હતો.
આગની ઘટનાઓ પછી, એક વિશાળ પોલીસ દળ તૈનાત કરવામાં આવ્યું હતું જેને શહેરના કેટલાક ભાગોમાં આંદોલનકારી ભીડને વિખેરવા માટે લાઠીચાર્જનો આશરો લેવો પડ્યો હતો. ભારતીય નાગરિક સુરક્ષા (BNSS) ની કલમ 163 હેઠળ પ્રતિબંધિત આદેશો પણ લાદવામાં આવ્યા હતા.
જિલ્લા શિક્ષણ અધિકારી લોકેશ ભારતીએ પુષ્ટિ આપી હતી કે ભાટિયાણી ચૌહટ્ટા વિસ્તારની એક સરકારી શાળામાં 15 વર્ષની વયના બે સહાધ્યાયીઓ બપોરના ભોજન પછીના કલાકો દરમિયાન ઝઘડો થયો હતો, જેના પછી એક વિદ્યાર્થીએ બીજાને જાંઘ પર છરી વડે હુમલો કર્યો હતો.
દરમિયાન, એમબી હોસ્પિટલના ડોકટરોએ શનિવારે પુષ્ટિ કરી હતી કે ઘાયલ વિદ્યાર્થીની સ્થિતિ સ્થિર છે.
મુખ્યમંત્રી ભજનલાલ શર્માએ ઈજાગ્રસ્ત વિદ્યાર્થીની સારવાર માટે નિષ્ણાત ડોક્ટરોની એક ટીમ ઉદયપુર મોકલી છે, જેમાં ન્યુરો ફિઝિશિયન, ન્યુરો સર્જન, નેફ્રોલોજિસ્ટ અને અન્ય નિષ્ણાતોનો સમાવેશ થાય છે.

Udaipur Municipal Corporation demolishing accused's house

જંગલની જમીન પર ગેરકાયદેસર રીતે મકાન બાંધવામાં આવ્યું હતું

ઉદયપુરમાં છરાબાજીની ઘટના, આરોપીનું ઘર બુલડોઝ કર્યું

उदयपुर, 17 अगस्त उदयपुर नगर निगम ने शनिवार को अपने सहपाठी पर चाकू से हमला करने के आरोपी 10वीं कक्षा के छात्र का घर ध्वस्त कर दिया, जिससे शहर में हिंसा फैल गई। अधिकारियों ने कहा कि घर, जो कथित तौर पर वन भूमि पर बनाया गया था, को खाली करा लिया गया और विध्वंस प्रक्रिया से पहले बिजली कनेक्शन भी काट दिया गया। नगर निगम और वन विभाग द्वारा इमारत पर नोटिस चिपकाए जाने के बाद दोपहर करीब 12 बजे तोड़फोड़ अभियान शुरू हुआ। वन विभाग के अधिकारियों ने कहा कि इमारत का निर्माण विभाग के स्वामित्व वाली भूमि पर अवैध रूप से किया गया था। नगर निगम अधिकारियों के मुताबिक बेसमेंट में तीन कमरे, एक किचन और एक दुकान थी, जिसे तोड़ दिया गया है. पूरे अभियान की निगरानी ड्रोन से की गई। वन विभाग के सूत्रों ने कहा कि 'अतिक्रमण' हटाने के लिए छह महीने पहले नोटिस भेजा गया था, लेकिन परिवार ने इस पर ध्यान नहीं दिया। शुक्रवार को एक सरकारी स्कूल में 10वीं कक्षा के एक छात्र पर उसके सहपाठी ने चाकू से हमला कर दिया, जिसके बाद शहर में हिंसा भड़क उठी। गुस्साई भीड़ ने करीब आधा दर्जन कारों को आग के हवाले कर दिया, जबकि शहर के कुछ हिस्सों से पथराव की घटनाएं भी सामने आईं। रिपोर्ट्स के मुताबिक, छात्र अलग-अलग समुदाय के थे, जिससे शहर में तनाव फैल गया। आग लगने की घटनाओं के बाद बड़ी संख्या में पुलिस बल तैनात किया गया, जिसे शहर के कुछ हिस्सों में प्रदर्शनकारी भीड़ को तितर-बितर करने के लिए लाठीचार्ज करना पड़ा। भारतीय सिविल सेवा (बीएनएसएस) की धारा 163 के तहत निषेधाज्ञा भी लगाई गई। जिला शिक्षा अधिकारी लोकेश भारती ने पुष्टि की कि भटियानी चौहट्टा इलाके के एक सरकारी स्कूल में दोपहर के भोजन के दौरान दो 15 वर्षीय सहपाठियों के बीच झगड़ा हुआ, जिसके बाद एक छात्र ने दूसरे छात्र की जांघ में चाकू से वार कर दिया। इस बीच, एमबी अस्पताल के डॉक्टरों ने शनिवार को पुष्टि की कि घायल छात्र की हालत स्थिर है। मुख्यमंत्री भजनलाल शर्मा ने घायल छात्र के इलाज के लिए विशेषज्ञ डॉक्टरों की एक टीम उदयपुर भेजी है, जिसमें न्यूरो फिजिशियन, न्यूरो सर्जन, नेफ्रोलॉजिस्ट और अन्य विशेषज्ञ शामिल हैं.

यह मकान वन भूमि पर अवैध रूप से बनाया गया था

उदयपुर में चाकूबाजी की घटना, आरोपी के घर पर चला बुलडोजर

House was illegally constructed on forest land

Udaipur Stabbing incident, accused’s house bulldozed

Gujarat Congress Internal Dispute: The countdown to the 2027 Gujarat Assembly election has already begun. The 2029 Lok Sabha election is not far away either. The Congress high command is making claims of a change of power in Gujarat. Rahul Gandhi is talking about rebuilding the Gujarat Congress from the ground up. There is talk of removing the &lsquo;lame horses&rsquo; and putting the &lsquo;race horses&rsquo; on the field. But looking at the current state of the Gujarat Congress, one question cannot be avoided: before entering the race, will the Congress even be able to get its own team to stand in one line? Before declaring war against the BJP, the Congress is caught in a political battle within its own house. The question is bitter, but necessary: if a party cannot create unity within its own organisation, how does it expect to take on the BJP&rsquo;s formidable organisational machinery in Gujarat?
Leaders Changed, But Why Didn&rsquo;t the Problem? Keeping the 2027 Assembly and 2029 Lok Sabha elections in mind, the Congress has begun making changes to its Gujarat organisation. The high command wanted to remove the old and inactive structure and bring forward leaders with the ability to fight elections. But when a party repeatedly needs to change its state in-charge, the question becomes bigger than the capability of the individual holding the post. Mukul Wasnik was replaced by Randeep Singh Surjewala as Gujarat Congress in-charge. With the new in-charge came expectations of a new direction, a new strategy and greater discipline within the organisation. Yet, barely had Surjewala taken charge when a controversy erupted within Banaskantha Congress over the organisational structure. That is where the Congress&rsquo;s real trouble begins.
A Symptom of Congress&rsquo;s Organisational Illness Banaskantha is not an ordinary constituency. It is the only Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat that the Congress won in the 2024 general election. That makes it the biggest symbol of political hope for the Congress in Gujarat. So when differences emerge over organisational posts and responsibilities in precisely this constituency, when questions are raised over decisions taken by the state leadership, and when the district organisation itself becomes a subject of controversy, this cannot simply be dismissed as a &lsquo;local dispute&rsquo;. It is a symptom of the Congress&rsquo;s organisational illness. And if this illness continues until 2027, the BJP will be the direct beneficiary. The Congress needs to understand one basic reality: elections are not won through posters, press conferences and speeches by big leaders. Elections are won at the booth. The BJP&rsquo;s organisational machinery is active right down to the booth level. To challenge it, the Congress needs a strong network of workers, clearly defined responsibilities and a united district-level organisation. But here, the very formation of the district organisation is becoming a source of controversy. So where exactly will the Congress find the strength to challenge the BJP at the booth level?
&lsquo;Race Horses&rsquo; or Obstacles in Each Other&rsquo;s Way? Rahul Gandhi talks about identifying the &lsquo;lame horses&rsquo; in Gujarat and bringing the &lsquo;race horses&rsquo; to the forefront. It sounds attractive. But politics does not work that way. Simply choosing good horses does not guarantee victory in a race. The horses must run together rather than pull each other down. The direction of the race must be clear. And the coaching staff cannot be fighting among themselves. Only then can a team win. The Gujarat Congress&rsquo;s problem may not simply be about &lsquo;which leader should be promoted&rsquo;. The real problem is whether the leaders who are brought forward will actually work together. Mukul Wasnik is gone. Randeep Singh Surjewala has arrived. The state in-charge has changed. But if factionalism remains unchanged, internal power struggles remain unchanged, coordination between the district and state organisations remains weak, and organisational decisions themselves continue to trigger controversy, then what exactly is the Congress talking about when it talks of change? Changing faces will not change the Congress&rsquo;s fortunes. Its working style must change. Leadership accountability must be fixed. Factionalism must be brought under control. And above all, the party worker must be given confidence that the Congress is genuinely one team. Because if the Congress wants to fight the BJP, it must first stop its own leaders from fighting each other.
When Will the Political Infighting Within Gujarat Congress End? The biggest illusion for the Congress in the 2027 election would be to assume that public anger against the BJP will automatically translate into Congress votes. Politics does not work that simply. Reaching voters requires sustained ground-level work. It requires a booth-level organisation. It requires coordination among local leaders. It requires worker morale. And above all, it requires leadership running in one direction until election day. If even one of these five links is weak, the entire electoral calculation can collapse. For the Congress, this is no longer the time for experiments. It is the time for decisions. How many state in-charges will be changed? How many meetings will be held? How many times will the organisational structure be reshuffled? The question is no longer who the next Gujarat Congress in-charge will be. The real question is: when will the political infighting within the Gujarat Congress finally end? If every new in-charge is going to inherit the same old disputes, factionalism and internal resentment, then how can a new Congress emerge simply because a new face has arrived?
Will &lsquo;Race Horses&rsquo; Remain Just Another Political Slogan? If the Congress wants to win Gujarat, it must first win within its own organisation. It must win the trust of its workers. It must win the confidence of its district organisations. It must bring its leaders onto one platform. Otherwise, the Congress will lose its internal battle before its fight against the BJP has even begun. And then the talk of &lsquo;race horses&rsquo; will remain nothing more than another political slogan. The Congress has very little time left in the race for power in 2027. If it wants to take on the BJP, it must first stop its own leaders from fighting each other. Because power in Gujarat will not be won through statements from the Gandhi family. It will be won through organisational strength on the ground. The final question is simple: Is the Congress preparing to defeat the BJP, or is it still calculating whom it needs to defeat inside its own house? Want to win Gujarat? Then first, win the Gujarat Congress.

Congress has set its sights on defeating the BJP in Gujarat. But there’s a bigger battle brewing inside its own house.

Congress Wants to Defeat BJP in Gujarat, But Who Will Save Congress From Itself?

Gujarat High Court Launches Study Circle for Advocates: In a major initiative to strengthen the professional skills and legal knowledge of young advocates, the High Court of Gujarat, in collaboration with the Gujarat State Judicial Academy (GSJA), has announced the launch of a Study Circle (Symposium/Workshop) for Advocates Practicing before the High Court of Gujarat with up to 10 years of practice. The programme will be conducted at the Lecture Hall of the Gujarat State Judicial Academy, High Court Campus, Ahmedabad.
Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal Announces Study Circle The initiative was announced by Gujarat High Court Chief Justice and Patron-in-Chief of the Gujarat State Judicial Academy, Justice Sunita Agarwal, after the Flag Hoisting Ceremony held at the High Court Lawns on August 15. The announcement was made in the presence of Justice Bhargav D. Karia, Judge of the Gujarat High Court and President of GSJA, members of the Board of Governors of GSJA, other High Court judges, Senior Advocates and members of the Bar.
Focus on Legal Education and Professional Skills The new Study Circle is being introduced as a continuous legal learning and professional development programme for young members of the Bar. The initiative aims to enhance advocates&rsquo; understanding of legal principles, legal research, drafting and advocacy skills through direct interaction with Senior Advocates and subject experts. The programme is also expected to strengthen academic engagement between the Bench and the Bar and provide advocates with an opportunity to discuss important and evolving legal issues.
Justice Sunita Agarwal Highlights Importance of Continuous Learning Addressing the gathering, Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal highlighted the indispensable role of advocates in the administration of justice. She emphasized that continuous legal education has become increasingly important in an era of rapidly evolving jurisprudence. The Chief Justice also stressed that effective advocacy and strong legal research are essential components of a robust justice delivery system. She appreciated the efforts of the Gujarat State Judicial Academy in conceptualizing and developing the Study Circle programme.
Three Key Legal Modules in First Phase The first phase of the Study Circle will feature three major academic modules covering important areas of High Court practice. Module I will focus on the expanding contours of maintainability in writ jurisdiction under Article 226, an important area of constitutional and administrative law practice. Module II will cover the basic principles of Administrative Law and Second Appeals under Section 100 of the CPC, with particular emphasis on the Doctrine of Substantial Question of Law. Module III will focus on Criminal Law Jurisdiction, particularly the inherent powers of High Courts under Section 482 of the CrPC and Section 528 of the BNSS, including their scope, limitations and principles of judicial discipline.
Study Circle to Be Held Fortnightly The Study Circle is proposed to be conducted on a fortnightly basis, providing advocates with regular opportunities for legal learning and professional interaction. Future sessions will cover a wide range of subjects, including Constitutional Law, Writ Jurisdiction, Arbitration and Conciliation Law, Commercial Law, Public Interest Litigation, Service Law, Taxation Law, Admiralty Jurisdiction, Legal Ethics and Drafting Skills. The programme will also address contemporary legal issues that are particularly relevant to advocates practicing before the Gujarat High Court.
Registration to Begin Soon Registration for the Study Circle (Symposium/Workshop Series) for Advocates Practicing in the High Court of Gujarat &ndash; Series of Academic Modules 2026 will begin shortly through the official website of the Gujarat State Judicial Academy. The programme is specifically intended for advocates practicing before the Gujarat High Court who have up to 10 years of professional practice.
Registration Fee The registration fee for the Study Circle has been fixed at ₹100 per programme, which will be paid by each participating advocate. The workshops will be conducted at the Lecture Hall of the Gujarat State Judicial Academy, High Court Campus, Ahmedabad. Advocates attending the workshops will also receive Certificates of Participation.
Major Step Towards Strengthening Justice Delivery The Gujarat High Court and Gujarat State Judicial Academy's new Study Circle is being viewed as a significant step towards professional excellence and development of the legal fraternity. By bringing young advocates, Senior Advocates and legal experts together for regular academic discussions, the initiative aims to improve legal knowledge, research and advocacy skills while strengthening the Bench-Bar relationship. The broader objective is to contribute towards a more effective and efficient justice delivery system in Gujarat.

Study Circle Launched for Advocates With Up to 10 Years of Practice

Gujarat High Court Big Move

A chilling video of the accused in the Indore MBA student murder case has sparked outrage after he was seen smiling and appearing unconcerned when questioned about the crime.
The accused, Piyush Dhanotia, was arrested for allegedly raping and murdering his 25-year-old classmate in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Police said he strangled the woman on February 10 inside his rented accommodation and later locked the room before fleeing. Her partially decomposed body was discovered days later after residents complained of a foul smell.
However, what has intensified public anger is the accused&rsquo;s demeanour. In a video that surfaced online, Dhanotia is seen smiling when reporters ask him why he committed the crime. When pressed for answers, he responded dismissively, saying that what had happened had already happened and that he would speak at the right time. Throughout the interaction, he showed no visible sign of regret.
Police officials said he admitted during interrogation that he forced the woman into sexual acts and killed her when she resisted, though he has reportedly changed his version multiple times. Investigators are also examining allegations that he circulated objectionable videos of the victim in their college WhatsApp group.
The victim&rsquo;s father has accused the accused of blackmailing his daughter with obscene images and attempting to extort money.
As the investigation continues, the accused&rsquo;s apparent lack of remorse captured on camera has become a focal point of the case, drawing sharp reactions both online and offline.
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Video shows MBA student murder accused laughing amid probe

Indore Murder Accused Smiles on Camera

Galgotias University has landed in controversy after showcasing a robotic dog at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 that was widely believed to be developed by its students. The robot, however, was later identified as a commercially available product made by Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics.
The backlash began after a video from the summit went viral, in which a university professor introduced the robot dog, named &ldquo;Orion,&rdquo; and referred to it as being developed at the institution&rsquo;s Centre of Excellence. Social media users were quick to point out that the machine closely resembled Unitree&rsquo;s quadruped robots, which are already available globally for research and industrial use.
Unitree is known for manufacturing advanced four-legged robots designed for tasks such as inspection, obstacle navigation and research applications. Its products are often compared to models developed by global robotics players.
Following the uproar, the Greater Noida-based university issued a clarification stating that it never claimed to have built the robot. It maintained that the robodog was purchased as part of its AI investment initiatives and is being used as a research and learning tool for students. Another faculty member present at the summit reiterated that the display had been misinterpreted and that there was no attempt to conceal the original manufacturer&rsquo;s branding.
Despite the clarification, sources familiar with the developments said the university was asked to vacate its pavilion at the summit amid mounting criticism. The institution, however, denied receiving any formal directive from the organisers or the ministry.
Notably, the robotic dog was removed from display shortly after the controversy escalated online.

Robodog row sparks backlash at India AI Impact Summit 2026

Galgotias Asked to Exit AI Summit

Actor Sidharth Malhotra is mourning the loss of his father, Sunil Malhotra, who passed away recently. The actor shared the news with an emotional message on social media. His wife, Kiara Advani, has now also paid a heartfelt tribute to her father-in-law.
On Wednesday, Kiara took to Instagram to share pictures from her wedding reception, where she and Sidharth were seen smiling alongside his parents. In a deeply personal note, she remembered Sunil Malhotra as a warm, generous, and steady presence in the family. She reflected on how he welcomed her with open arms and unconditional love, describing his kindness, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to his family.
Kiara wrote that his stories, laughter, and quiet strength would remain with her forever. She added that his legacy of integrity and gentleness lives on through his children and grandchildren. Concluding her message, she expressed that he would always be loved and remembered.
The couple is currently in Delhi with their family during this difficult period. Members of the film industry extended their condolences online. Jacqueline Fernandez offered prayers, while Karan Johar and Manish Malhotra shared messages of support.
On the professional front, Sidharth will next appear in Vvan: Force of The Forest, directed by Arunabh Kumar and Deepak Mishra and produced by Balaji Motion Pictures. The film also stars Tamannaah Bhatia and is slated for release later this year.
Kiara, meanwhile, awaits the release of Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, directed by Geetu Mohandas. The film features Yash, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, and Rukmini Vasanth in key roles. The film is expected to release on March 19, alongside Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar.

Actor pens heartfelt note after Sunil Malhotra’s passing

Kiara Mourns Sidharth’s Father

Days after 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra lost his life in a fatal SUV crash in Delhi&rsquo;s Dwarka, the father of the 17-year-old accused has expressed regret over the incident, stating that his family is &ldquo;deeply grief-stricken.&rdquo; He also confirmed that the Scorpio SUV involved in the accident is part of his commercial transport business.
The crash occurred around 11:50 am on February 3 near Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management in Sector 11, Dwarka. According to police, the SUV rammed into a Yamaha R15 motorcycle, killing Sahil on the spot. The vehicle then struck a parked Swift Dzire, injuring cab driver Ajit Singh.
Post-mortem findings revealed that Sahil sustained a fractured skull, multiple rib fractures, and an elbow injury due to the high-impact collision.
The minor driver was detained at the scene and booked under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash driving, negligence causing death, and endangering life. He was later presented before the Juvenile Justice Board and sent to an observation home. On February 10, he was granted interim bail to appear for his Class 10 board examinations.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Police registered a separate case against the boy&rsquo;s father under Section 199A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which holds guardians or vehicle owners accountable when a minor commits a traffic offence.
Speaking to the media after being questioned, the father said he was not in the city at the time of the accident and was unaware that his son had taken the vehicle. He stated that the family has cooperated with investigators and provided all necessary documents.
Sahil&rsquo;s mother alleged that her son was killed by a &ldquo;reckless teen&rdquo; just minutes away from his workplace. The 23-year-old, who worked part-time at an insurance firm, had plans to pursue higher studies in the United Kingdom later this year.

Minor held in SUV crash; father booked under MV Act provisions

Dwarka Crash: Accused’s Father Apologises

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday set aside a March 2025 judgment of the Allahabad High Court that had ruled that grabbing a minor girl&rsquo;s breasts and dragging her under a culvert did not amount to an attempt to rape. The apex court termed the ruling a &ldquo;patently erroneous&rdquo; application of criminal law principles.
A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and N.V. Anjaria, held that the high court had incorrectly reduced the charges from attempt to rape under Section 376 read with Section 511 of the IPC and Section 18 of the POCSO Act to lesser offences. The court restored the original summons issued by the Special POCSO Court in Kasganj, clarifying that its observations were prima facie and would not influence the trial&rsquo;s outcome.
Rejecting the high court&rsquo;s reasoning that the accused had merely &ldquo;prepared&rdquo; to commit rape, the Supreme Court reiterated the settled distinction between preparation and attempt, noting that an attempt begins when intent moves into execution. Based on the allegations, including forcibly taking the minor on a motorcycle, dragging her near a culvert, and fleeing only after she screamed, the Bench held that a prima facie case of attempt to rape was clearly made out.
The proceedings were initiated suo motu after senior advocate Shobha Gupta raised concerns over the high court&rsquo;s reasoning. The Supreme Court had earlier stayed the controversial observations and later the entire judgment.
Beyond correcting the legal error, the court addressed a broader concern about insensitivity in judicial handling of sexual offence cases. It requested the National Judicial Academy in Bhopal to constitute a five-member expert committee to frame guidelines aimed at fostering compassion and sensitivity in courts, especially in cases involving minors and vulnerable victims.
The committee, to be chaired by former Supreme Court judge Justice Aniruddha Bose, has been directed to submit a report within three months. The guidelines are to be drafted in simple, accessible language and tailored to Indian realities to ensure they are understandable to victims and laypersons alike.

Top court restores rape attempt charge, seeks sensitivity guidelines

SC Sets Aside HC Order in POCSO Case

India&rsquo;s merchandise imports from Russia plunged by over 40% in January 2026, falling to about $2.86 billion from $4.81 billion a year earlier, official trade figures show, largely reflecting a steep reduction in crude oil purchases.
Crude oil typically accounts for roughly 80% of India&rsquo;s imports from Russia, and estimates suggest purchases of Russian crude last month were significantly lower than in previous years. Other goods imported from Russia include coal, fertilisers, iron, pulses, and precious stones, but these have not offset the slump in oil imports. The downturn in oil imports intensified after mid-2025, following punitive tariffs levied by the United States on Indian goods connected to purchases of Russian oil and ongoing diplomatic pressure. India&rsquo;s refiners, including some major private and state firms, have substantially reduced or halted buying Russian crude as they explore alternative sources.
In early February 2026, Washington eased the additional tariff on Indian products after New Delhi signalled a commitment to &ldquo;stop directly or indirectly importing&rdquo; Russian oil and to increase purchases of energy products from the United States, as well as broadening ties in global energy markets.
Analysts expect the shift in crude sourcing to continue, with Indian refiners eyeing other suppliers, including Middle Eastern and Venezuelan grades, as part of broader diversification strategies.

January sees 40% fall in Russia merchandise imports amid crude cutbacks

India’s Russia Imports Drop Sharply

A 27-year-old man has been arrested in Andhra Pradesh&rsquo;s Annamayya district for allegedly abducting and murdering a seven-year-old girl from his neighbourhood in Madanapalle town.
The child had been playing outside her home on Sunday evening when she went missing, sparking panic among her family and local residents. A missing complaint was filed the following morning, prompting an intensive search operation led by district police.
Investigators reviewed CCTV footage from across the town, which reportedly showed the suspect, a neighbour living opposite the victim&rsquo;s house, taking the child into his residence. Acting on this lead, police searched the house on Tuesday morning.
During the inspection, officers discovered the girl&rsquo;s body concealed inside a water storage drum within the premises. The accused was present at the house at the time and was immediately taken into custody.
Preliminary findings suggest the child was killed inside the residence on Sunday night, and her body was hidden thereafter. Authorities are probing whether sexual assault occurred before the murder, with confirmation pending post-mortem and forensic examination results.
Following the discovery, tensions escalated in the area. Residents and family members staged a protest on the Madanapalle highway, briefly preventing police from shifting the body to the government hospital for autopsy and demanding strict punishment for the accused.
Police have stated that all possible angles, including prior allegations of inappropriate behaviour by the suspect, are being examined as the investigation continues.

Child’s body found in drum; protest erupts in Madanapalle town

7-Year-Old Killed, Neighbour Arrested

The United States and Iran held their second round of indirect negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, as diplomatic efforts continue amid heightened regional tensions. While both sides indicated forward movement in discussions, parallel military developments have added complexity to the fragile engagement.
Reports suggest the US has significantly reinforced its military presence in the Middle East. Over 50 advanced fighter aircraft, including F-35, F-22 and F-16 jets, were reportedly repositioned to the region within a 24-hour window. The deployment follows Washington&rsquo;s decision to send a second aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to Middle Eastern waters, underscoring its strategic posture.
Despite the show of force, the Geneva discussions were described as substantive and focused. Iranian officials signalled that preliminary understandings were reached on broad guiding principles that could shape a future agreement. However, they cautioned that drafting and finalising any deal would take time.
On the American side, officials maintained that the talks unfolded largely as anticipated. Washington&rsquo;s core objective remains preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons, a position repeatedly emphasised by senior US leadership.
Meanwhile, regional tensions persisted. Iran temporarily restricted navigation in parts of the Strait of Hormuz during a naval drill, highlighting the waterway&rsquo;s vulnerability. Additionally, US leaders suggested that differences remain over key conditions laid out by President Donald Trump.
As diplomacy continues, both nations appear to be balancing dialogue with deterrence, leaving the broader geopolitical landscape uncertain.

Second Geneva round shows progress as military moves raise stakes

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