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Yagnesh Mehta

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Assistant Editor at The Times of India

Journalist @ TOI

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  • 5 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Yagnesh Mehta

    Surat: With temperatures soaring, city hospitals are stepping up preparations to manage a potential surge in heatstroke cases. In response to the growing threat, the state govt recently issued an advisory directing hospitals to remain vigilant for heat-related illnesses. Acting swiftly, the Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research(SMIMER) has introduced a specialized ice-pack treatment facility for critical patients.

  • 6 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Yagnesh Mehta

    Slug: World Heritage DaySurat: Surat, known as the Diamond City, stands as a vibrant business hub, famous for its diamonds, textiles, and chemicals that reach global markets. But Surat's history is not just defined by its commerce—it also boasts a rich maritime legacy that stretches back several centuries. The city played a crucial role in the early development of Mumbai (then Bombay) during the 17th century.

  • 1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Yagnesh Mehta

    Surat: Metal detectors, typically associated with security or landmine detection, are set to play a unique role in Surat's urban infrastructure. The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has allocated Rs 25 lakh to procure metal detectors for locating buried machine holes in the city's drainage network—a move prompted by a tragic incident earlier this year.

  • 1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Yagnesh Mehta

    Surat: While the gem and jewellery sector faces challenges due to various global factors, studded gold jewellery exports from India are growing steadily. Exports of studded gold jewellery went from $2.7 billion in the 2020-21 financial year to $6.1 billion in 2024-25. Indian exports of plain gold jewellery went from $2.04 billion in 2020-21 to $5.1 billion in 2024-25. The major factor affecting gold jewellery exports is skyrocketing gold prices.

  • 1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Yagnesh Mehta

    NewsCity Newssurat NewsIndia’s gem and jewellery exports fell by 11.72% in 2024-25TrendingSurat: While the global gem and jewellery market stabilizes despite shocks, gross exports from India fell by 11.72% in 2024-25 from the previous financial year. G&J exports fell to $ 28.5 billion in 2024-25 from $32.28 billion the previous financial year.

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Yagnesh @YagneshmehtaTOI
9 Apr 25

#Diamonds and #jewellery worth over US$ 1 billion exported before the #US #tariff hike comes into force #gems #india #surat ⁦@timesofindia⁩ #Exclusive Gems and jewellery move quickly amid tariff row https://t.co/5gxdE0X8zb

Yagnesh
Yagnesh @YagneshmehtaTOI
26 Mar 25

We need to come out of midclas menlty. Why ask for auto rickshaw, think of a helicopter 🚁 picking you up from the airport and dropin on the terrace of ur desti while walkin in summer noon. This airport is not for midclas menlty ppl.

Sunil (Jain) Khasgiwala
Sunil (Jain) Khasgiwala @suvisunil

Large number of pax are compelled to walk in sunny day almost 1 km upto main road to catch rixa/ cab. Need to allow rixa for pick up and drop. While rixa pax are walking from toll gale to terminal. @aaistvairport @sgcciParesh @manojsin @rajeshhmodi @YagneshmehtaTOI https://t.co/ZkmvRPzSEA

Yagnesh
Yagnesh @YagneshmehtaTOI
13 Mar 25

#surat https://t.co/SJDIq1Z0vm