#DLG+2NEWSLETTER / #DLG+2NEWSWIRES
THE #DLG+2 DISPATCH
(GLOBAL EDITION)
as on 4th FEBRUARY, 2025 / TUESDAY
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A Big Hello and A Very Good Moring to Readers and Viewers,
Today is TUESDAY, 4th FEBRUARY 2025, and here we go with our THE #DLG+2 DISPATCH / THE DATELINE GUJARAT DISPATCH.
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So, what is there in today's THE WORLD REPORT, as i scan the online and offline news-platforms and try to understand the pivots, what i see is that news headlines across the world are dominated with the news of Trump agreeing to halt tarriffs on Mexico, Trump halts tariffs on Mexico as it rushes more troops to border,reported THE WASHINGTON POST, which further read that, Mexico agreed to rush 10,000 more troops to the border to strengthen efforts to block the flow of drugs, especially fentanyl, coming into the United States. In a dramatic, last-minute move, the Trump administration agreed Monday to pause sweeping tariffs on Mexico for a month while the two sides hammer out an agreement on security and trade, the U.S. and Mexican leaders announced.
While in another news piece as reported by THE WEEK, it read that, Trump Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China rattles markets, the report further read that, The Tariffs on America's top three trading partners are expected to raise the prices of everything from gas and cars to tomatoes and tequilla.
As the markets have yet nor recovered from the recent announcements of trariffs, meanwhile AFRICA NEWS has reported of Trump planning to cut US funding to South Africa, which as somewhere instilled the fear of global trade war among the leaders of the nation worldwide, especially the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), as reports have also surfaced of India Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to meet Donald Trump next week, the Indian Media space is flooded and flocked with the same development which reads, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi likely to meet Trump next week - Both sides working on PM Narendra Modi's early visit to US to meet President Donald Trump : Ministry of External Affairs was quoted in The Indian EXPRESS report, which further read that, Modi is also scheduled to travel to Paris for the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit on February 10-11 and is likely to spend another day there.
In similar development, Elon Musk says Trump 'shutting down' US humanitarian aid agency, THE BUENOS AIRES TIMES report read, which further stated that, Experts warn move would to close US$40-billion USAID humanitarian agency could be a "disaster for US foreign policy", meanwhile as the reports of USAID likely to shut, an AL JAZEERA explainer report explains well as to, What is USAID, and how central it is to the US Foreign Policy? equally another explainer report from THE MIAMI HERALD also displays USAID Map - which shows countries where it spends most of its money!
In a dominos effect, responding to the US Tariffs, Ontario (Canada) ends contract with Musk's Starlink over US Tariffs, reports BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC), which further read that, The leader of Ontario - Canada's most populous province - has said that American companies will be banned from provincial government contracts until the US ends the tariffs President Donald Trump imposed on Canada. Ontario Premier Doug Ford also emphasised that his government would be "ripping up" its C$100m ($68m; £55.1) contract with Elon Musk's satellite internet company Starlink."Ontario won't do business with people hell-bent on destroying our economy," said Ford, who is running in the province snap election he called last week.
Meanwhile in key-developments from Europe, THE BRUSSELS SIGNAL reports, 'Prepare for war' NATO Secreatary General Mark Rutte tells members, the report further read that, Rutte has told the military alliance's members to "prepare for war" and significantly increase defence spending.
Echoing the voice of Rutte even the UK Prime Minister Keir Stamer tells countries to 'step-up' for Ukraine, reports THE POLITICO, which further read that, UK Prime Minister also wants the EU to target Russia's energy revenues to keep the pressure on "rattled" leader Vladimir Putin, whereas in a parallel development, leading Turkish Newswire Services ANADOLU AGENCY reports of, Ex-British MP joins Ukraine's foreign legion to fight Russia, the report further read that Jack Lopresti applied to join Ukraine's military in November when he visited country to help a charity.
Whereas Middle East is yet boiling, as German International Broadcaster DEUTSCHE WELLE (DW) news-report reads of, Syria Car bomb explosiion kills atleast 20, which further read that, A Car bomb went off on a main road on the outskirts of the northern city of Manbij, Syria's civil defense said, most of those killed were women, while over a dozen others were injured.
Whereas AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE (AEI), a public policy think tank Opposite the Editorial Page (Op-Ed) read of, Designate Turkey's Intelligence Service to be a Terror Organization, which further read that, Six years ago, President Donald Trump designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its elite Qods Force, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
Whereas THE JERUSALEM POST reports of, Trump to watch October 7 film for first time, the report further read that, Witkoff watched the film during his visit to Israel and said that Trump has to watch it himself to see with his own eyes what happened on October 7.
From today we are introducing another video which speaks about the headlines of the newspapers from across the world alongwith analysis of same news in a crip manner as done by SKY NEWS, here we go ... with the YouTube video as presented by SKY NEWS - A LOOK AT TOMORROW'S HEADLINES - PRESS REVIEW.
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As far as THE INDIA STORY goes, as i scan the online and offline news platforms, it seems the Union Budget 2025 blues continue to rule the news-space in India, as The leading peninsular publication GULF TODAY in its OPINION piece has written that, India's Budget promises growth with inclusivity, whereas THE FINANCIAL EXPRESS report quotes FITCH saying, India's debt reduction pace leaves room for downside risk, which further read that, Fitch Ratings warned that India's gradual debt reduction poses a risk to its soverign rating, if an economic shock occurs, The Government aims to reduce debt to 50(%) of GDP by FY31, requiring fiscal deficits near 4.4(%) of GDP in FY26. depending on GDP Growth.
Meanwhile, THE PRINT report quoting Moody's in a reprint of ASIAN NEWS INTERNATIONAL (ANI) feed read that, Chinese economy is much weaker now to withstand tariffs, and in an interesting development, BUSINESS-STANDARD report read that, Chinese online fast fashion brand Shein re-enters India market after 5-years ban through Reliance Retail, the report further read that, Shein India Fast Fashion App from Reliance Retail currently has over 10,000 downloads on Google's Play Store and is ranked among the top-10 among peers on Apple Store, the brand is now based in Singapore!
Meanwhile, participating in the debate on the motion of thanks on the President's Address, Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi attacked Modi Government saying, "China is sitting inside this country is because 'Make in India' has failed" - reported ASIAN NEWS INTERNATIONAL (ANI).
So, with this THE INDIA STORY ends here for today, on a mixed bag of negatives and positives.
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THE GUJARAT DIARY
Now let us catch with THE GUJARAT DIARY
As i scan the online and offline space in Gujarat Media, it seems it is a day packed with news of BSE launches SENSEX derivatives contracts at International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Gujarat International Finance Tec (GIFT) City, read the BUSINESS STANDARD report, which further narrated that, The new contract offers a 22-hours trading window, enabling global traders to access the Indian market in a tax efficient manner, the bell-ringing ceremony of launchig SENSEX Futures & Options Contracts was done by the Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra(bhai) Patel at the India International Exchange (India INX).
"Main Jukega nahi ..."(!) the Pushpa Rule seems to have come to end in Gujarat and Tamilnadu, as Smuggling ring busted in both states, several held and Dubai link emerges in Red Sanders probe, reports THE TIMES OF INDIA.
While in other updates, Gujarat Gas Limited has secured positive regulatory nod for Amalgamation Scheme, read The TIPRANKS report, The company received a "No Adverse Observations" letter from BSE Ltd for its amalgamation scheme, the scheme aims to streamline operations within the GSPC Group, but still requires further approvals, the additional remarks in the report read.
To close THE GUJARAT DIARY on positive note, according to an official statement from the Gujarat Chief Minister's office as quoted in the ASIAN NEWS INTERNATIONAL (ANI) report, The Pradhan MAntri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has proven to be a boon for Cancer Patients in Gujarat, over 2 lakh patients received free treatment over six (6) years.
In an interesting news from corporate, Adani Group explores membrane tech to cover coal stakes, reported THE TIMES OF INIDA, which further read that, With South West Port Ltd's dome structure to cover the coal stacks nearing completion, Adani Mormugao Port Terminal Pvt Ltd (AMPTPL) has now decided to explore the feasibility of using a polymer membrane to address coal dust pollution.
Whereas in Surat, AM/NS (ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel) handed over 25-self balancing e-bikes to Surat Police, reported UNITED NEWS OF INDIA (UNI).
Nestle India to infuse 11 billion (1,100 crore) rupees (accrued internally) in new KitKat Production line at Sanand Site in Gujarat, read the INDIAN STARTUP NEWS (ISN) report, the report further read that, expected to achieve new line operational commercially by fiscal 2024-25, will boost its annual production by 15k tons.
In updates from maritime, port, shipping and logistics sector in Gujarat, Former Royal Caribbean Ship has arrived at Alang for scrapping, last operated by Celestyal Cruises as teh Celestyal Olympia, the 1982-built vessel had been facing an uncertain future for over a year, the Royal Caribbean's former Song of America arrived at Alang Shipbreaking Yard this past weekend for scrapping, reported CRUISE INDUSTRY NEWS, whereas Sanctioned SuezMax vessel has shown up on Indian Ship recycling beach along with Ex-Mexican FSO (Floating Storage and Off-take) vessel, reported THE TRADE WINDS, which further read that, Sale prices for each vessel highlights price differential that owners of ships with a dubious background are forced to accept. While Alang cheers-up with new vessels of huge capacity anchoring at its shore for being dismantled, Girish Aggarwal, Managing Director, APM Terminals Pipavav has advocated Infrastructure Status for Shipping Industry, read the REALTY+ report, wherein he was quoted saying, "Infrastructure status to shipping industry will enable access to affordable, long-term financing for port modernization." and amidst all the positives, news of Sanctioned Russian Oil Tankers Heading to India Despite US Blacklisting has been reported by MARINE INSIGHTS, which further read that, Russia is sending crude oil shipments to India on tankers that were blacklisted by the US Treasury on January 10, Shipping data reviewed by Bloomberg showed that at least five (5) sanctioned vessels have loaded Russian Crude after the new US measures took effect.
On energy front, especially in the renewable energy segment, Torrent Saurya Urja 2 Pvt Ltd (TSU2) commissioned 300MW solar power project in Gujarat, reported POWERLINE, whereas KP Energy commissioned 25.8 MW wind power project in Bharuch, Gujarat reported PROJECTS TODAY, and in an interesting development in energy sector, 23 municipalities in Gujarat granted 900 million (~90 crore) rupees loan to pay electricity bills(!), read GUJARAT SAMACHAR report.
The BUSINESS-STANDARD report read of, Camlin Fine Sciences resumes operations at its Dahej unit, the report further read that, Camlin Fine Sciences announced that the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has revoked its closure directive for the company's units at Dahej. The revocation order was issued following an inspection of the unit by the concerned authorities of GPCB on 23 January 2025. Consequently, the manufacturing operations at the unit will continue as normal.
Quoting informed sources, THE TIMES OF INDIA reported of Sanand GIDC attracting investments from major foreign players located near Ahmedabad aims to set-up command & control centre to enable real-time monitoring of the Industrial Estate's common functions and facilities at Sanand, which is likely to be operations by February 2025.
A year of relaxation in prohibition law, 700 wine and dine permits were issued in GIFT City, read The Indian EXPRESS report.
While in a politico-bureaucratic development, on one hand BJP announces candidates in Gujarat for local body elections, reports GUJARAT SAMACHAR, while on the other hand BJP led State Government engages into a Massive Bureaucratic reshuffle in Gujarat, 64 IAS transferred, reports E-GOV ELETS website.
On infrastructure front, quoting Economic Survey report, #SWARAJYA reports that, Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project achieves 47(%) completion and 675 billion (~67,486 crore) rupees have been spent on the project so far and Ahmedabad airport handles 1.2 million passengers annually, but yet fails to make it to the top 5 busiest airports of the nation, reported GUJARAT SAMACHAR.
Though Gujarat Chief Minister is all appraised and praising about Union Budget 2025, Diamond Industry is disappointed by India's Union Budget 2025 because the industry failed to secure a much hoped-for relief package in the budget, reported IDEX, while in another development from Diamond City Surat which reads that, Surat Textiles Mills to shut two days a week till March 31st 2025, due to 45-day MSME payment rule, reported INDIA SHIPPING NEWS.
While in a follow-up on Journalist Mahesh Langa case, terming 'Speculative Case' : Journalist Mahesh Langa in a plea to quash First Information Report (FIR) alleging Theft of Confidential Documents, Gujarat High Court issued notice, reports LIVE LAW Website, whereas in another jouranlistic development, Rajdeep Sardesai was in Gujarat, to deliver first Achyut Yagnik Memorial Lecture at Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA), where he Talked on increased corporate control over news, Rajdeep Sardesai 'evades' alternative media, reported COUNTERVIEW.
So, to end THE GUJARAT REPORT on positive note, some good-news from education front which reads that, Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha to establish Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) in Gujarat as an Univeristy, reported KALINGA TV, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) emerges as a largest recruiter in the first cluster of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad placements, The Indian EXPRESS report read, With 47 firms participating in the process promenint recruiters in the management consulting cohort included BCG, McKinsey, Kearney, Accenture Strategy, Monitor Deloitte, Simon-Kucher, EY Parthenon, Deloitte, PwC and KPMG to name a few, where the entire placement process was conducted in hybrid mode, thereby giving companies the convenience of conducting the process virtually or physically.
So, with this THE GUJARAT DIARY ends here for today.
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DIGITAL DIAMETER
So, lets see what is the DIGITAL DIAMETER space in Gujarat indicating.
Digital media space of Gujarat today has a mixed flavour from local to international news of #MahaKumbh Stampede demolition update, Trump's action on illegal immigrants, Civic Body Polls etc topics.
So what is really topping the content chart or trending on digital news media platforms on DEVANSHI JOSHI's JAMAWAT, is news-video capsule, of a conversation video between Jamawat Journalist Sejal with Dr Bharat Kanabar, eminent BJP figure from Amreli where he talks on How the BJP leaders of Amreli are not in position to raise their head high, which has garnered good number of views and has topped the content chart in last 24 hours with 18,000+ views!
While as i scan the NAVJEEVAN NEWS PRASHANT DAYAL's news platform, what i see is that the news-video capsule which details on, How Banaskantha Cops were in sleep, while common citizens unearthed big racket, look at what did they unerath?, has garnered almost 41,000+ views and has topped the content chart of the platform.
Whereas on NIRBHAY NEWS GOPI GHANGHAR's news platform news-video capsule of interview by Nirbhay News Journalist Riddhi Undhaad with Jetpur based Journalist Manoj Parghi on the Local Civic body polls, where he talks about Was the arrow shot from Gandhinagar aiming at Suresh Sakhreliya was actually aimed to cut size the Patel Community leader and BJP MLA Jayesh Radadiya?, has topped the content chart in last 24 hours, having garnered 29,000+ views.
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GUJARAT NEWSWIRES
- Gujarat Cm Bhupendra Patel launches Sensex Futures & Options contracts on India Inx at Gandhinagar
- Pmjay-ma Scheme becomes boon for Cancer patients in Gujarat; over 2 lakh patients receive free treatment in 6 years
- Six dead after luxury bus carrying pilgrims from MP falls into gorge in Gujarat
- Gujarat Gas Limited Secures Positive Regulatory Nod for Amalgamation Scheme
- BSE launches Sensex derivative contracts at IFSC in GIFT City, Gujarat
- Gujarat’s Godhra train carnage: Absconding life convict nabbed in Pune
- India: Gujarat CM launches Sensex Futures & Options Contracts on India INX at GIFT City
- Gujarat Cm launches Sensex Futures & Options contracts on India Inx at gift City
- Smuggling ring busted in Gujarat & Tamil Nadu, several held: Dubai link emerges in red sanders probe
- First Budget where people’s income increased, not government’s: Gujarat BJP President C R Paatil
- Gopal Iron & Steels Co.(Gujarat) reports standalone net profit of Rs 0.02 crore in the December 2024 quarter
- 5 pilgrims killed, 35 hurt as bus falls into Gujarat gorge
- Gujarat has 21% of country’s wetland area: State govt
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INDIA NEWSWIRES
- BJP MPs move privilege motion against Sonia, Pappu Yadav for using “derogatory and slanderous” words against Prez Murmu
- Maharashtra govt makes speaking Marathi compulsory in govt offices
- India’s debt reduction pace leaves room for downside risk: Fitch
- Chinese economy much weaker now to withstand tariffs: Moody’s
- Shein re-enters India market after 5-year ban through Reliance Retail
- "Apologise, Mr Rahul Gandhi": Devendra Fadnavis trashes Maharashtra poll fraud charge
- Attempts being made to destabilize peace, terrorists have to pay heavy price: BJP's Ravinder Raina on killing of ex-serviceman in Kulgam
- SC seeks CFSL report on audio tapes alleging Manipur CM’s role in ethnic violence
- "China is sitting inside this country is because 'Make in India' has failed": Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi government
- India’s budget promises growth with inclusivity
- Aaradhya Bachchan moves High Court again seeking removal of fake videos online
- Quad can’t exist without India, says Japanese Envoy
- PM Modi set to pay 2-day visit to US beginning February 12 for talks with Trump
- India beat UK in friendly T20 tourney
- Ransomware attack disrupts Tata Technologies
- Weighty issue? IndiGo passenger finds different readings for same bag at Chandigarh airport; airline responds
- Bhutan King arrives in Lucknow to a warm welcome
- Amid communal tension, Tirupparakundram hillock brought under three-layers of police security
- Five-day literary fest in Vidhana Soudha from February 27
- Budget 2025: Why is the EV industry happy?
- Residents protest against unauthorised operations of Khar restaurant despite suspension of licence
- Tamil Nadu, BIAL, and Centre should sit and discuss Hosur airport: Civil Aviation Minister
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WORLD NEWSWIRES
- Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico for a month after phone call with Sheinbaum
- Trump pauses Mexico tariffs as Sheinbaum agrees to send 10,000 troops to US border
- Trump halts tariffs on Mexico as it rushes troops to border
- Trump halts tariffs on Mexico as it rushes troops to border
- Trump agrees to ‘immediately pause’ Mexico tariffs as world markets slump
- Trump plans to cut US funding to South Africa
- Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China rattle markets
- Musk says Trump 'shutting down' US humanitarian aid agency
- What is USAID, and how central is it to US foreign policy?
- USAID map shows countries where it spends most money
- Ontario ends contract with Musk's Starlink over US tariffs
- Keir Starmer tells EU countries to ‘step up’ for Ukraine
- ‘Prepare for war,’ NATO Secretary General Rutte tells members
- Ex-British MP joins Ukraine’s foreign legion to fight Russia
- Pro-Putin paramilitary leader killed by bomb blast in luxury Moscow apartment
- Residents flee tourist hotspot Santorini as Greek island is shaken by tremors for four days straight
- Sweden sentences Momika's partner to suspended prison for Quran burning
- ‘I felt disrespected’ Jenni Hermoso says after World Cup kiss from former Spain soccer boss
- Trump to watch October 7 film for first time
- Syria car bomb explosion kills at least 20
- Syria car bomb explosion kills at least 20
- Ex-British soldier who escaped prison after spying for Iran sentenced to 13 years
- Designate Turkey’s Intelligence Service to be a terror organization
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