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Ahmedabad/New Delhi: Gujarat continued its winning streak at the 77th Republic Day celebrations, as the state’s tableau secured the top spot in the “Popular Choice” category for the fourth consecutive year. This year’s tableau, themed “Mantra of Freedom: Vande Mataram,” was officially recognized at an award ceremony held at the National Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. The trophy and certificate were presented by Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth and received on behalf of the Gujarat government by Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary Dr. Vikrant Pandey and State Information Commissioner Kishor Bachani. In addition, Gujarat’s cultural performance during the tableau-making process earned an Encouragement Award for its dance presentation at the national event, where artists fr...

Vadodara, Gujarat: IPS officer Sushil Agrawal, a 2017 batch officer of the Gujarat cadre, is making headlines in the state for his exemplary policing and investigative skills. Currently serving as the Superintendent of Police (SP) for Vadodara Rural, Agrawal has earned recognition for handling high-profile cases, including the remarkable recovery of 240 stolen gold coins in Navsari—a case that has become a reference point for crime investigation in the state. A graduate of IIT Delhi with a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Agrawal later cleared the UPSC examination to join the Indian Police Service. Known for his round-the-clock diligence, he previously served as SP of Navsari before being transferred to Vadodara. In Vadodara, he has successfully overseen security arrangements for major...