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The face behind the hit-and-run that has left 27-year-old footballer Andrerahul Raymond Bhatia battling for his life was arrested on Thursday.

Vijay Vaghji Desai, son of a senior officer in the Ahmedabad Police, was charged under 281 (rash driving), 125a and 125b (endangering life through reckless actions), and violations of the Motor Vehicles Act (sections 177, 184, and 134b).

The arrest followed CCTV footage reviews, examination of call records, and vital evidence in the form of a Mercedes logo that had fallen during the crash.

According to reports, this logo became a key in identifying Desai as the owner of the vehicle involved in the incident. Desai had evaded capture for an entire week, further sparking public outrage and scrutiny.

According to reports, the crash, which occurred near Zydus crossroads on a flyover close to Palladium Mall, caused Bhatia grievous head injuries.

Despite the chaos that followed, with several other bystanders also injured when another two-wheeler collided into the gathering crowd, Bhatia reportedly fled the scene.

Bhatia, a state-level footballer known for his performances in the Santosh Trophy and Subroto Cup, was rushed to Apollo Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Reports claim that he hasn’t woken up since the accident, and doctors are uncertain about his recovery. His cousin confirmed that Bhatia’s condition is very serious, as he battles the life-threatening effects of his injuries.

The mounting medical bills required to support Bhatia’s ongoing treatment have overwhelmed the family. His mother, a retired teacher, is struggling to cope. His father runs a dairy parlour. The family has made a public appeal for funds to help cover the expenses, hoping the community can provide much-needed support.

To support the life-saving treatment of this footballer, Naomi Bhatia can be contacted on 9409423878.

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The Adani Group will invest Rs 1 lakh crore in the northeastern region over the next 10 years, with a strong focus on creating employment avenues and boosting entrepreneurship. 

The group’s chairman, Gautam Adani, announced this at the Rising Northeast Global Investors Summit in New Delhi, held in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Ministers of Northeast states, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, and an assembly of senior leaders and industrialists.

Adani said he was responding to PM Modi’s call to “Act East, Act Fast, Act First.”

“We will invest in people. Every initiative will prioritize local jobs, local entrepreneurship, and community engagement. This is what Viksit Bharat@2047 is all about,” Adani was quoted as saying. 

He added: “To our brothers and sisters of the Northeast, we at Adani will stand beside your dreams, your dignity, and your destiny.”

The northeast region of India has, over the years, been a key geographic location acting as a hub for commerce and trade. Its proximity to international borders strengthens both connectivity and partnerships with neighboring countries.

Adani mentioned that the group’s focus will span smart meters, hydro, pumped storage, power transmission, roads and highways, digital infrastructure, logistics, as well as capacity-building through skilling and vocational training centers. But more than infrastructure, he emphasized, the Adani Group will invest in people.

In his address, Mr. Adani praised the transformation of the Northeast under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, citing a massive infrastructure push: Rs 6.2 lakh crore of investment since 2014, the doubling of the road network to 16,000 km, and an increase in operational airports from nine to 18.

He credited the Prime Minister’s “Act East, Act Fast, Act First” doctrine as a turning point for the region’s development. “This is not just policy. It is your hallmark of big thinking,” Adani said.

Meanwhile, PM Modi reinforced the region’s evolving role in India’s growth narrative. “There was a time when the northeast was only called a frontier region. Today, it is becoming the frontrunner of growth. Better infrastructure makes tourism attractive and gives investors more confidence. We started an infrastructure revolution in the northeast… It is now becoming the land of opportunities. The connectivity in the northeast is becoming stronger.”

The Rising Northeast Summit highlighted the progress made in the region and aimed to push its development further. With the government’s focus on improving infrastructure and attracting investment, along with strong support from private sector leaders like the Adani Group, the northeast is emerging as a key driver of India’s future growth and a symbol of inclusive development.

Also Read: Environmental Report Raises Alarm: Sabarmati One Of Four Rivers With Nonylphenol Contamination https://www.vibesofindia.com/environmental-report-raises-alarm-sabarmati-one-of-four-rivers-with-nonylphenol-contamination/

A new report by Toxic Links, an Indian environmental research and advocacy organisation based in New Delhi, in collaboration with the Environmental Defense Fund, a global non-profit headquartered in New York, has raised the alarm that Sabarmati is one of five rivers across India found to contain unacceptable levels of nonylphenol (NP), a chemical linked to “exposure to carcinogenic outcomes, including prostate cancer in men and breast cancer in women.”

While noting that high NP levels were also found in the Cooum and Adyar rivers in Chennai, Buddha Nullah in Ludhiana, and Bandi in Pali, Rajasthan, the report adds that NP is “an endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC) that adversely affects the hormonal system, can mimic oestrogen (the main female sex hormone), and can cause developmental abnormalities in embryos, foetuses, and children.”

Alarmingly, researchers collected three types of samples from the Sabarmati—surface water, sediments, and mixed isomers—from two broad locations. One was the Sabarmati riverfront area upstream, an 11.25-kilometre stretch where the otherwise dry riverbed is replenished with “clean” water via the Narmada canal, which originates at the Sardar Sarovar dam about 230 kilometres south in Gujarat. 

The second location was the “downstream” area after the riverfront ends at the Vasna barrage. For the next 64 kilometres, up to the Gulf of Khambhat, Sabarmati is known to receive mostly untreated industrial effluents, including from textile units.

Organisations assisting in sample collection included Paryavaran Mitra, led by well-known environmentalist Mahesh Pandya. 

Titled Toxic Threads: Assessing Nonylphenol Contamination in Indian Textiles & the Environment, the 54-page report presents information on nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs), widely used as surfactants and detergents in textile manufacturing. According to the report, these chemicals “can remain as residues in finished products” and “during washing, they are released into the environment, where they degrade into nonylphenols (NP), known for their toxicity, persistence, bioaccumulation, and endocrine-disrupting properties.”

The report states that 40 branded and local textile products were collected from retail shops and online platforms across 10 major textile hubs in India. Additionally, surface water, sediment, and effluent samples were collected from upstream and downstream locations of rivers flowing through major textile hubs. The samples were analysed in a National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)-accredited facility to determine NP concentrations in textiles and NP levels in environmental matrices.

According to the report, “NPE concentrations in contaminated textiles ranged from 8.7 to 957 mg/kg, with 13 out of 15 products exceeding the European Union (EU) regulatory limit of 100 mg/kg. The highest NPE concentration (957 mg/kg) was found in female hosiery innerwear. Additionally, 10 out of 15 contaminated products were innerwear (both men’s and women’s), with NPE levels ranging from 22.2 to 957 mg/kg. 60% of baby and children’s products tested positive for NPEs.”

Regarding environmental contamination, the report states, “A total of 33 water samples were collected from different rivers and effluent discharge points in various cities of India.

These sites were selected based on the locations of textile industrial hubs that have reported the discharge of treated industrial effluents into water bodies.” It adds, “NP was detected in surface water collected from five major rivers near textile hubs: Cooum River (Chennai), Adyar River (Chennai), Buddha Nullah (Ludhiana, Punjab), Bandi River (Rajasthan), and Sabarmati River (Ahmedabad).”

The report records “The highest NP concentration in surface water was in the Cooum River (70 µg/L), followed by the Adyar River (60 µg/L) and the Bandi River (40 µg/L).” While the Sabarmati River recorded 7.9 µg/L NP in surface water, significantly lower than the others, its sediment samples showed 360 µg/kg NP and 810 µg/kg NP mixed isomers. A similar trend was observed in Buddha Nullah.

For reference, a microgram (µg) is one-millionth of a gram (1 µg = 0.000001 g), while a litre (L) is a unit of volume. Thus, µg/L measures concentration, indicating the amount of a substance in a given volume of liquid, such as water or blood.

The report regrets that “NP detected in downstream locations, absent in upstream points, strongly suggests point-source pollution from textile industries.” While several countries have taken proactive measures, India remains behind in addressing NP and NPE pollution. The European Union, Japan, China, the United States, and South Korea have recognised the risks associated with these chemicals and implemented regulations to restrict their use in various products, including textiles. Additionally, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has designated NP as a chemical of global concern.

Highlighting that “NP concentrations in Indian surface waters significantly exceed international water quality standards,” the report cites Canada’s Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME), which has set a freshwater quality guideline for NP at just 1.0 µg/L to protect aquatic life. 

The report underscores that “elevated NP levels in Indian rivers indicate a significant ecological risk, emphasizing the need for stringent regulatory standards to control industrial discharges and prevent further environmental degradation.” Given the notable NP levels in textiles, water, and sediment—particularly in industrial regions such as Chennai (Cooum and Adyar Rivers), Rajasthan (Bandi River), Punjab (Buddha Nullah), and Ahmedabad (Sabarmati River)—the contamination of these ecosystems raises concerns about NP’s potential infiltration into drinking water supplies, increasing public health risks.

The report argues, “The absence of regulatory limits on NP in environmental matrices and the lack of national bans on its use in textiles highlight a critical policy gap that urgently needs to be addressed.” Furthermore, the absence of stringent measures in India creates a potential discrepancy in trade practices.

It warns, “With other countries implementing regulations and restrictions, Indian textile products containing toxic chemicals may face barriers or trade limitations in the global market. This could hinder the competitiveness of the Indian textile industry and affect its reputation in terms of sustainability and responsible manufacturing practices.”

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(Rajiv Shah is a Senior Journalist. This report first appeared in www.counterview.in)

An Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Surat was relieved of his duties just as he was reading himself for retirement. The decision has stirred debate owing to its unprecedented nature.

With a career spanning over three decades, BM Chaudhary had been preparing for his retirement on June 30. However, on May 20, the State Home Department issued a dismissal order that took him by surprise.

According to reports,the State Home Department accused him of submitting a fake caste certificate under the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category during his recruitment in 1993.

RP Barot, the Deputy Commissioner of Police for Zone 5, confirmed the dismissal to media outlets.

Barot added that Chaudhary had served in various districts and cities within Gujarat’s police department for the past 30 years, with his most recent assignment being ACP in Surat for the last three years, where he managed three police stations: Pal, Adajan, and Rander.

Chaudhary’s family believes he has been wronged. His nephew, Jitendra, pointed out that the the Chaudhary caste is classified as Teli Chaudhary under the OBC category in Maharashtra.

He said Chaudhary was born and raised in Kukarmunda, a village in Tapi district, and this classification difference stemmed from the region’s historical context.

Jitendra added that Kukarmunda was part of Mumbai (Bombay earlier). But, after Gujarat’s formation in 1960, it became part of the newly created Tapi district in the state.

Chaudhary’s academic and professional journey was also questioned. Jitendra said his uncle completed his primary education in Kukarmunda and completed his graduation from Surat.

Later, he participated in the police recruitment for the sub-inspector post in 1993, clearing both physical and written tests. Chaudhary then served in multiple districts across Gujarat, steadily advancing from sub-inspector to inspector within ten years.

In 2019, he was promoted to ACP and transferred to Surat city in 2022 to take charge of K Division.

The issue emerged when an anonymous complaint was filed about Chaudhary’s caste certificate to both the Director General of Police (DGP) and the State Home Department two years ago. In response, the home department instructed the Social Welfare Department to investigate the allegations. The investigation involved visiting Kukarmunda, speaking to Chaudhary’s relatives, and reviewing local government records.

A report was submitted to the State Home Department, following which he was dismissed.

Chaudhary could challenge the dismissal in the Gujarat High Court.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated 18 redeveloped railway stations in Gujarat under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The railway stations have been developed at a cost of Rs 164 crore.

Under this Scheme, over 1,300 railway stations nationwide are being redeveloped. In Gujarat, 87 stations are being modernized at a cost of ₹6,303 crore.

Modi inaugurated the 18 redeveloped stations virtually while attending a programme held in Bikaner, Rajasthan.

Gujarat chief  Bhupendra Patel remained present at the inauguration ceremony of the redeveloped Limbdi station.

The 18 railway stations redeveloped in Gujarat are Shihor Junction, Utran, Dakor, Derol, Hapa, Jamjodhpur, Jamwanthali, Kanalus Junction, Karamsad, Kosamba Junction, Limbdi, Mahuva, Mithapur, Morbi, Okha, Palitana, Rajula Junction, and Samakhiali.

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