Horrendous windshield replacement experience: Damaged entire border

BHPian batish recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Never thought I'd face this situation. The matter goes back to the first week of March 2024. My windshield developed a crack and I looked for replacement options. Called up Mahindra service centre and they told me I'd have to leave the car for 2-3 days at their centre and there was no other option. I could not do that as this is my primary vehicle and it's quite difficult to manage without it. So I thought it'd be better if I ask Windshield experts as they are associates of AIS. They told me it'd take less than 2 hours for the job. Quite contended with the response, I approached them. The store was Windshield Experts, Neelam Bata Chowk, Faridabad. They told me it'd take several hours for the Insurance to be approved. I was okay with it as long as I got to keep the car. I am very uncomfortable leaving my vehicle with somebody else. So, I went in the morning, they took the pictures and they told me they'd call me when and as the approval comes. After the approval, misery started. The person who performed this job is indifferent to the vehicle's paint, or how the job is performed. It took him less than 30 minutes to 'complete' the job. He took a blade, inserted it in the space between the frame and the glass and started moving his hand along the border of the glass. Took him less than 10 minutes to separate the windshield from the body. He taped in the glass to prevent any movement. While coming back home I started hearing wash (air coming in) sounds from the glass. I brushed it off thinking it was because of the tape as they were stuck on the glass and wind might be moving through them. Nope, that was not the cause which I realised again after a week when I drove the car. After removing the tapes the sound was still there. I called the store up, and he told me to get it over and he'd check it again. As I had some days off, I went on Thursday - the 28th when the other guy checked and agreed the problem was there. He told me to get the vehicle on Saturday morning as there won't be a rush. I agreed. As agreed upon, went over and waited for 4 hours as they did not have the string to separate the glass. Apparently, it is essential as it separates glass without breaking. As I was standing where they were changing the windshield I found several deep scratches in the paint. I asked the person why so many, he told me it was natural as the sealant is tight so they used the blade and as it'd be covered with Butyl, so no worries there. What I discovered after the installation of the glass is this: The scratches are still there and it is the perfect scratch for the formation of rust as it is the water channel during monsoon season. When I asked him what he did, he rubbed it off with a black permanent marker. Stopped him there itself. Now, the problem I face is this: Please suggest what should I do. If I go to the service centre they'd remove the glass again and considering the Butyl used I am pretty sure they would break it. Secondly, the paint too would cost a bomb considering removal and installation of glass plus labour plus paint charges. All this for no fault of mine. I even paid a portion for this glass. I am bitterly disappointed this time. :( TL;DR: Got my windshield replaced by windshield experts and they returned with deep-deep scratches along the perimeter, which now are impossible to correct without removing the entire windshield glass again. Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.

Haryana list out, Congress fields Selja, Deepender Hooda

CHANDIGARH: The Congress on Thursday announced candidates for eight of the nine Lok Sabha seats it is contesting in Haryana, fielding former Union minister Kumari Selja, Rajya Sabha MP Deepender Hooda and youth leader Divyanshu Budhiraja, besides two sitting MLAs. The party has also fielded former MP Jai Prakash and leaders Satpal Brahmachari and Mahendra Pratap. Congress former Union minister Selja will contest from the Sirsa (reserved) seat and sitting MLAs Varun Choudhary and Rao Dan Singh from the Ambala (reserved) and the Bhiwani-Mahendragarh seats, respectively. Deepender Hooda, son of former CM Bhupinder Hooda, will enter the fray from Rohtak. Jai Prakash has been fielded from Hisar, Divanshu Budhiraja from Karnal, Satpal Brahmachari from Sonipat and Mahendra Pratap from Faridabad.

Bank manager kidnapped for ransom in Faridabad, rescued, 1 arrested

Bank manager kidnapped for ransom in Faridabad rescued arrested

Congress Announces Candidates for 8 Lok Sabha Seats in Haryana, Including Kumari Selja and Deepender Hooda

Congress Announces Candidates for 8 Lok Sabha Seats in Haryana, Including Kumari Selja and Deepender Hooda The Congress on Thursday night announced its candidates for eight of the nine Lok Sabha seats it is contesting in Haryana, fielding former Union minister Kumari Selja from Sirsa and Rajya Sabha MP Deepender Hooda from Rohtak. Selja will take on her former colleague and BJP candidate Ashok Tanwar in the Sirsa-SC Lok Sabha constituency. Both Selja and Tanwar are former Haryana Congress chiefs, and a keen contest is on the cards for the seat. Selja has represented the Sirsa-SC constituency earlier as well. She is currently the Congress' general secretary and in-charge of the party's Uttarakhand affairs. Party sources said that 400 aspirants had applied for Congress tickets in the state. The party's Haryana youth wing president Divanshu Budhiraja has been fielded from the Karnal seat and will take on former state chief minister and BJP candidate Manohar Lal Khattar from the prestigious constituency. The Congress has fielded former MP Jai Prakash from the Hisar constituency, denying the ticket to Brijendra Singh, who represented the seat as a BJP MP and switched sides a few days ago. Brijendra Singh is the son of former Union minister Birender Singh, who also rejoined the Congress after being in the BJP for a decade. Deepender Hooda, son of former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, will take on Arvind Sharma of the BJP from the Rohtak Lok Sabha seat. Deepender Hooda has represented the Rohtak parliamentary constituency three times in the past. The Congress fielded Satpal Brahmachari from the Sonipat parliamentary constituency and Mahendra Pratap from Faridabad. Two sitting MLAs have also found place in the party's list -- Varun Choudhary from the Ambala-SC seat and former Haryana minister Rao Dan Singh from Bhiwani-Mahendragarh. Varun Choudhary is the son of former state Congress chief Phool Chand Mullana. Former MP from Bhiwani-Mahendragarh Shruti Choudhary, daughter of senior Congress leader and MLA Kiran Choudhary, did not feature in this list. The party nominated B S Hooda-loyalist Rao Dan Singh instead from the seat. The Congress is contesting nine of the 10 Lok Sabha seats in Haryana. The Aam Aadmi Party, a constituent of the opposition INDIA bloc, will contest the Kurukshetra seat. The Congress is yet to announce its candidate for the Gurugram constituency. Several loyalists of former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh have found mention in the list. The Congress had come under attack from rival parties, including the ruling BJP, over the alleged delay in announcing the names of candidates for Lok Sabha seats in Haryana. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and some other rival outfit leaders had accused the Congress of running away from the contest for fear of defeat. Some rival leaders had also alleged that the Congress was not being able to come out with names of candidates due to infighting in its Haryana unit. The ruling BJP named its candidates for six Lok Sabha seats in Haryana on March 13, three days before general elections were announced. The party named its remaining four candidates for the state on March 24. Voting in Haryana will be held in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha election on May 25 and notification for the polls will be issued on April 29.

Dr Vivek Bindra Vs Sandeep Maheshwari Case: Court Issues Another Notice Against Maheshwari

The legal dispute stems from a video released by Maheshwari on December 11, 2023, which led to a series of exchanges between the two parties in the form of posts and videos, culminating in Bindra filing a case in Faridabad in December 2023.

Court issues another notice against Sandeep Maheshwari in the Vivek Bindra case

The origin of this legal conflict can be traced back to a video released by Maheshwari on December 11, 2023, which sparked a series of exchanges in the form of posts and videos between the two. Subsequently, in December 2023, Bindra filed a case in Faridabad.

ICICI Bank manager kidnapped, then rescued in Bollywood-style operation across three states

A kidnapping drama unfolds with a ransom demand of Rs 50 lakh. The ICICI Bank manager was rescued by Faridabad Police. The bank manager, based in Delhi, was abducted from his residence in Faridabad on April 21, prompting an intense search by the police.

Kidnapping At Gunpoint, Then 800-Km Drive: Faridabad Bank Manager Rescued

A bank manager, who was kidnapped at gunpoint Saturday from his Faridabad home to Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur and then Mathura, has been rescued, thanks to swift action by Haryana police's crime branch

Cyclist Loses Life in Tragic Accident on Delhi Flyover

Cyclist Loses Life in Tragic Accident on Delhi Flyover A 35-year-old cyclist died when he fell off a flyover after being hit by a speeding car in southeast Delhi's Badarpur area on Wednesday, police said. The victim, Hargobind Singh, worked as a security guard with an export company in Haryana's Faridabad and was returning home at the time of the accident. He lived with his brother in a rented accommodation in Faridabad, they said. Police said the car driver, Yogendra Narain (56), has been booked under sections 279 (rash driving) and 304A (causing death by negligence) of the Indian Penal Code and his vehicle has been impounded. Narian was going towards Faridabad from Sarita Vihar when he lost control of his vehicle and hit Singh's cycle from behind, a police officer said. Due to the impact of the collision, Singh was flung into the air before falling off the flyover. He died on the spot, the officer said.

Faridabad Noida Ghaziabad Expressway: 30mins travel time, route, distance, IIT link

Faridabad Noida Ghaziabad expressway: When completed, the Faridabad Noida Ghaziabad Expressway will be a huge help to people who commute between Faridabad and Ghaziabad and Noida.

After Ghazipur, landfill site in Gurugram catches fire

NEW DELHI: Two days after a fire engulfed Delhis largest landfill site, another blaze was reported from a landfill site located on the Gurugram-Faridabad border on Tuesday. According to fire officials, no injuries were reported in the incident. A senior fire officer said that they received a call regarding the fire incident at Bandhwari landfill site around 5.15 am on Tuesday, following which all the relevant agencies were alerted and fire tenders were rushed to the scene. Thick plumes of smoke could be seen emanating from a large strech of the garbage mountain which was engulfed in flames, posing a major environmental risk to the residents. As per Gurugram municipal corporation, the fire personnel were able to completely douse the flames by around 6 pm in the evening. However, senior fire department officials maintained that the cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained. Incidents of fire at landfill sites are not uncommon during the summers months and multiple causes can spark a fire outbreak, even in the absence of human intervention. According to environmental experts, every landfill site emits methane, a potent greenhouse gas that causes atmospheric warming. Hot and dry weather conditions around a combustible gas like methane is said to be a possible cause of fire. However, fire officials said that a probe is underway to ascertain the cause. The Gurugram landfill fire incident comes just two days after a fire broke out at east Delhis Ghazipur landfill site, triggering a political slugfest just ahead of the MCD mayor polls. The firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze after a massive 15-hours operation.

A Public Interest Litigation Sample Under Article 226

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Delhi Police hold interstate meet over poll issues

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Monday said that they have recently held an inter-state coordinating meeting with its counterparts from the neighbouring cities and discussed strategies to intensify inter-state border surveillance, implementation of joint patrol and checkpoints. The meeting was aimed to foster cooperation and synergy among law enforcement agencies by seamless exchange of intelligence and extend support to ensure the sanctity of the electoral process, Joint Commissioner of Police (southern range) S K Jain said. Gurugram Commissioner of Police Vikas Arora, Fraidabad CP Rakesh Arya, Noida Additional CP Babloo Kumar, and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Jhajjar, accompanied by a team of Deputy Commissioner of Police and Excise Officers from Faridabad participated in the deliberations along with other senior officers of the Delhi Police. Key topics of deliberation encompassed strategies to intensify inter-state border surveillance, implementation of joint patrol and checkpoints, decisive action against illicit bootleggers, and seamless intelligence sharing mechanisms, the Jt CP said. Meanwhile, the police have also tightened its noose around the illicit liquor suppliers.

Faridabad: Woman Dies in Road Accident on Her Wedding Day

Ankita, a resident of Moldband, along with her brother Sumankit, cousin Nishant Kumar and a friend were on the way to her uncles house in Vinay Nagar for a pre-wedding ritual when the tragedy occurred

Managing Asthma In Children During Seasonal Changes

In some people with asthma, weather conditions and changes can lead to asthma flare-ups. Watch as Dr. Mandeep Kaur Walia, Senior Consultant, Pediatric Pulmonologist at Madhukar Rainbow Children's Hospital-Delhi & Asian Hospital- Faridabad shares few tips to manage seasonal triggers.

Greater Faridabad: An Upcoming Hub for Retail Excellence

In conclusion, Greater Faridabad stands as a beacon of hope and opportunity for the retail sector, poised to ascend to new heights of excellence and innovation. With its strategic location, robust infrastructure, and dynamic consumer base, the region presents an ideal environment for retailers to establish their presence, engage customers, and drive growth. As Greater Faridabad continues on its trajectory of progress and development, it holds immense promise as an upcoming hub for retail excellence in the NCR and beyond.

IPO Bound Shivalic Power Control Limited Is Emerging As A Prominent Player In Electrical Control Panel Manufacturing

IPO Bound Shivalic Power Control Limited Is Emerging As A Prominent Player In Electrical Control Panel Manufacturing PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 22: Shivalic Power Control Limited, is an ISO-certified LT and HT electric control panel manufacturer with a rich operating history of 20 years, offers a diversified range of electric control panels, including PCC, IMCC, Smart, MCC, DG Synchronization, Outdoor, and HT Panels up to 33KV. They serve various industries both in India and abroad. Recently, they have expanded into the data centre sector, securing significant contract like the RBI Data Centre complex in Bhubaneswar worth approx. Rs28 Cr. Trusted by industry leaders, Shivalic remains dedicated to delivering reliable and efficient electrical control panels. Key OEM Partnerships Shivalic has forged key OEM partnerships and technical tie-ups with industry giants like Siemens, L&T, Schneider &TDK EPCOS. As authorized manufacturers and sellers of IEC 61439 Panels, with specialized procurement arrangements for switchgear. They hold a unique distinction as the company with tie-ups with all four industry leaders. These partnerships also amplify their bargaining power for bulk purchasing of switchgears, significantly impacting their cost structure. Served more than 500 Clients & 20+ Industries Over the past two decades, Shivalic has served over 500+clients in more than 15 sectors, including Data Centre, Steel, Sugar, Papers, Cement, FMCG, and Automobile. Their clientele includes esteemed names such as Hewlett Packard, DCM Shriram, Rungta Mines, and Reliance Cement, among others. Certified Self Built Competence & World Class Machining Capabilities Shivalic's cutting-edge plant in Faridabad excels in machining, fabrication, and assembly, with optimized processes meeting industry standards. Equipped with advanced machinery, they ensure precise metal processing. Their fully automated Pre-Treatment & Powder Coating facility adheres to industry quality norms. Their facility in Faridabad boasts a production capacity of 10,000 Verticals per annum. Managed by a team of 180 personnel led by experienced professionals, Shivalic's commitment to excellence ensures rigorous quality control and safety, solidifying their position as a key player in the market. Future Growth Drivers Shivalic's growth is fueled by various factors, including a substantial order book, increased demand for panels, and expansion into the flourishing data centre sector. The company's focus on value-added products, leveraging economies of scale, and enhancing product quality contributes to its success. Their concentration on export markets, particularly in Africa, has significantly fueled its expansion efforts. With a robust order book of Rs58 Cr coupled with recent successes in cross-border business such as its highest export order of Rs7 Cr from the Mongolia Refinery, Shivalic is poised for continued expansion. Rapid Growth Rate In FY21, the company reported a revenue of Rs52.22 Cr, EBITDA of Rs5.01 Cr, and PAT of Rs0.67 Cr. This was followed by a revenue increase to Rs57.33 Cr in FY22, with EBITDA remaining relatively stable at Rs5.04 Cr and PAT showing an improvement to Rs1.74 Cr. FY23 witnessed significant growth, with revenue soaring to Rs82.15 Cr, EBITDA reaching Rs12.72 Cr, and PAT rising to Rs7.16 Cr. As of 9MFY24, the company recorded a revenue of Rs63.55 Cr, EBITDA of Rs13.09 Cr, and PAT of Rs7.60 Cr, highlighting a sustained growth trajectory and improving profitability over the years. Shivalic's remarkable growth trajectory is underscored by its robust financial performance and strategic shifts. Their revenue has increased by approximately 55-60% from FY21 to FY23. A significant driver of this growth is their transition from procuring raw materials from dealers to establishing tie-ups with OEMs, enabling direct sourcing from OEMs. This strategic move has resulted in increased sales volume and higher margin orders, further improving their financial performance. The company is enjoying economies of scale due to the influx of high order volumes, solidifying their position as a key player in the market. IPO Objectives The IPO comprises entirely of a fresh issue, offering up to 64,32,000 Equity Shares. The net proceeds will be utilized mainly for working capital needs and a part of it will be used for assembly line setup and facilitating potential inorganic growth through unidentified acquisitions for the Company. This strategic allocation underscores Shivalic's commitment to sustainable expansion and operational efficiency, ensuring a path to future success and value creation. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by PNN. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)

Faridabad: Man killed, two injured for objecting to drinking outside shop, 1 held

Faridabad: Man killed, two injured for objecting to drinking outside shop, 1 held A 40-year-old man was killed while his brother and a friend were injured here after they were attacked for objecting to three men drinking outside their shop, police said on Saturday. The incident occurred on Friday late night when three men reached one of the victims, Neerajs shop in Jawahar Colony, in an inebriated state, police said. ''It was around 11.30 pm when Gaurav along with his two friends reached the shop in a car in a drunken state. They bought some eateries from my shop and began drinking in front of my shop. When I refused to let them drink there, they started abusing me. Gaurav, who carried sticks and iron rods, called some other friend, Neeraj said in his complaint. They attacked me, my brother Satyaprakash, and a friend. My brother sustained serious head injuries. When we took him to a hospital, the doctors declared him dead on arrival, he said. When a crowd gathered, the accused fled the spot, he added. Based on Neerajs complaint, an FIR was registered against Gaurav and his friends, Kalu, Kamal and Cheeku under the Indian Penal Code sections of murder, criminal intimidation and rioting, NIT Faridabad Deputy Commissioner of Police Kuldeep Singh said. Gaurav has been arrested and raids are being conducted to nab the rest, the DCP said.

Congress to Announce Candidates for Haryana Lok Sabha Elections; Deepender Hooda Likely from Rohtak

Chandigarh: Congress is set to announce its candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Haryana. A committee formed by the party has submitted its report to President Kharge, with Salman Khurshid and Deepak Bawariya suggesting nine names in their report. The Congress is contesting the elections in Haryana in collaboration with the Aam Aadmi Party under the India Alliance. The party currently holds nine seats, and it is speculated that Deepender Hooda might be the candidate from the Rohtak seat. Hooda's name has been a topic of discussion for this seat for a while now. According to sources, the party is also likely to field Kumari Shailaja from Sirsa, as her name has reportedly been finalized for this seat. Sources suggest that Raj Babbar may receive the ticket from the Gurugram seat. Rao Dan Singh, who is considered close to Bhupinder Singh Hooda, might be the candidate from Bhiwani Mahendragarh. Other potential candidates include Satpal Brahmachari from Sonipat, Varun Mullana from Ambala, Mahendra Pratap from Faridabad, Brijendra Singh from Hisar, and Virendra Rathore from Karnal. Voting for all 10 seats in Haryana will be held in a single phase. The Election Commission has scheduled May 25 as the date for the sixth phase of voting in the state. In this phase, voting will take place in Lok Sabha constituencies such as Ambala, Kurukshetra, Sirsa, Hisar, Karnal, Sonipat, Rohtak, Bhiwani, Mahendragarh, Gurugram, and Faridabad. It is noteworthy that the Aam Aadmi Party has secured the Kurukshetra Lok Sabha seat, with Sushil Gupta as its candidate. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP swept all 10 seats in the 'Jat Land'. The BJP secured over 58 percent of the votes, while Congress received 28 percent, and the JJP got about 5 percent of the votes. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP won seven seats, while Congress won the Rohtak seat under the leadership of Deepender Hooda. The Indian National Lok Dal of Haryana, led by Om Prakash Chautala, secured two seats, Sirsa and Hisar. Wedding Celebration Turns Tragic as Guest Killed by Stray Bullet Massive Fire Engulfs Warehouse in Ghaziabad's Khoda Area Horrific Incident in Amritsar: Man Allegedly Sets Pregnant Wife on Fire, Killing Her and Unborn Twins

Poll icons: 118-yr-old man, 117-yr-old woman oldest voters in Haryana

CHANDIGARH: At the age of 118 years, Dharamveer from Palwal district in Haryana has earned the distinction of being the oldest voter among the over 20 centenarians in the state. Haryana is gearing up for the polls in the sixth phase on May 25. Chief Electoral Officer of Haryana, Anurag Agarwal, said elderly and young voters, as well as those who have achieved milestones in various fields, have been selected as icons for district elections, with the aim of increasing voter turnout, a trend initiated during the last Lok Sabha elections. Apart from Dharamveer, who is the oldest voter, Balbir Kaur (Sirsa) 117, Bhagwani (Sonipat) 116, Lakkhishek (Panipat) 115, Chandro Kaur (Rohtak) and Rani (Fatehabad) both 112, and Antidevi (Kurukshetra), Sarjit Kaur, and Chobi Devi all 111. Similarly, Narayani (Rewari) is 110 years old, Fulla (Kaithal) 109, Chanderi Devi (Faridabad) 109, Ramdevi (Jind) 108, Hari (Nuh) 108, Meva Devi (Jhajjar), Gulzar Singh (Karnal), Shadkin and Shriram (Hisar), and Geena Devi (Charkhi Dadri) all 106. Additionally, Hardei (Bhiwani) is 103, and Phoolwati of Yamunanagar is 100 years old. Talking about the young achievers, Agarwal said that Palak, who won the gold medal in shooting at the Asian Games 2023, has been selected as the icon of Jhajjar. Adarsh Singh, who won the silver medal in shooting at the 19th Asian Games, is the icon of Faridabad. Suman Devi, who secured third place in the 19th Senior Para Powerlifting Championship, and Yashika, a player of the state team in the National School Games held in Bhopal, have been chosen as icons for Panipat. Similarly, Sarabjot Singh, who won the silver medal in shooting at the 19th Asian Games, is the icon of Ambala. Sonam Malik, who won the gold medal in the World Championship, represents Sonipat. Surinder Kaur, an Olympic hockey player, is the icon of Kurukshetra, and Muskan, who won first place in singing at the National Youth Festival, is the icon of Fatehabad. Achievers feted Elderly and young voters as well as those who have achieved milestones in various fields have been selected as icons for district elections, with the aim of increasing voter turnout, according to state poll office

Serious concern over children used in pornography: SC

The observations came from a bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice J B Pardiwala while reserving the verdict on an appeal filed by NGOs -- Just Rights for Children Alliance of Faridabad and New Delhi-based Bachpan Bachao Andolan -- challenging a Madras high court verdict.

2013 custodial death case: Supreme Court seeks Haryana govts reply on plea for FIR against police officials

The Supreme Court recently agreed to hear a plea seeking registration of a criminal case against police officials in whose custody a 32-year-old man who had died in 2013 in Haryanas Faridabad district. A bench comprising Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice PB Varale has issued notice to the Haryana government and the states director general []

Special Olympics Bharat organises grand send-off ceremony for Indian contingent ahead of Unified Football Tournament 2024 Dhaka

Special Olympics Bharat organises grand send-off ceremony for Indian contingent ahead of Unified Football Tournament 2024 Dhaka Special Olympics Bharat on Monday organised a grand send-off ceremony for their Indian contingent that will be travelling to Dhaka for the Special Olympics South Asia 7-a-side Unified Football Tournament 2024. The event is scheduled to take place in Dhaka from April 16 to April 20. The ceremony was graced by Guest of Honour Taranjeet, and Dean of MRIIRS, NC Wadhwa, IAS (Retd.). Virender Kumar Mahendru, Executive Director, Special Olympics Bharat also addressed the audience. Much to the delight of the audience in attendance, two exhibition matches of both men's and women's teams were also organised to give a glimpse of the talent of Indian athletes. Manav Rachna students also participated in the matches. Two teams from India will be participating in the tournament- one each of boys and girls. The team consists of 11 athletes and unified partners in each, along with five coaches, representing eight states (Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Delhi). The event will witness participation from nine unified football teams representing five countries - Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Maldives, and Hong Kong. The matches will be held at Bashundhara Kings Sports Arena Stadium, Bashundhara, Dhaka. The final preparation camp for the Special Olympics Bharat teams took place between April 10 to April 16 at Manav Rachna University, Faridabad, Haryana. Renowned for hosting numerous camps in the past, Manav Rachna University offers a holistic training experience to the athletes and coaches. In addition to football practice sessions, the camp had sessions on nutrition, physiotherapy, psychology, and meditation, extending a multi-dimensional experience to the athletes and coaches ahead of their departure to Dhaka. A productive session on psychology was also conducted which aimed at relieving body stress and fostering a connection with the mind. Led by Garima Kumar and Anoma Modak, faculties in the Department of Applied Psychology, along with Ayush and Anshika, students, the session encouraged expressive and free body movements, concluding with some relaxation exercises. Offering words of motivation to the Indian contingent, Special Olympics Bharat Chairperson Mallika Nadda said, The 7-a-side Unified Football tournament in Dhaka is another opportunity to draw attention to the outstanding power of Unified Sports in combining people from different backgrounds and abilities, on and off the sports field. In view of the practises and a rigorous schedule followed by the Trainers, Coaches and the teammates, I have no doubt that our teams will place their best foot forward. Manav Rachna University, Faridabad has hosted several of our national level camps including this one which has been very crucial in completing the preparation suitably. Events such as this also journeys us through some overwhelming partnerships that help us strengthen our initiatives on promoting inclusion through sports. The energy and bonding that has emerged within the team is striking and I wish luck to all the participating teams, to once again show their thriving abilities to the world.(ANI)

Share of affordable homes, priced up to Rs 45 lakh, shrinks to 22 pc in Jan-Mar: PropTiger

Share of affordable homes, priced up to Rs 45 lakh, shrinks to 22 pc in Jan-Mar: PropTiger Share of affordable homes -- priced up to Rs 45 lakh each -- in total housing sales more than halved to 22 per cent during January-March across top eight cities amid strong demand for luxury flats, according to PropTiger. Share of affordable homes in total housing sales stood at 48 per cent in the January-March period of 2023 calendar year. Housing brokerage firm PropTiger.com data showed that housing sales grew by 41 per cent to 1,20,640 units during January-March 2024 across top eight cities from 85,840 units in the corresponding period of the previous year. In the total sales of 1,20,640 units during January-March, the share of homes, priced less than Rs 25 lakh each, was 5 per cent. In the same period last year, the share of this low-cost housing category in total sales was 15 per cent. The share of homes, priced Rs 25-45 lakh each, was 17 per cent during January-March 2024 as against 23 per cent share in the corresponding period of the previous year. ''There has been a remarkable shift post the pandemic towards high-end properties,'' PropTiger said in its quarterly report 'Real Insight Residential January-March 2024'. The share of properties priced Rs 1 crore and above has increased to a significant 37 per cent in the first quarter of 2024, significantly higher than 24 per cent in the same period of 2023, the consultant observed. As per the data, the share of homes, priced Rs 45-75 lakh, in total sales remained flat at 26 per cent during the period under review. The share of homes, costing Rs 75 lakh-1 crore each, in the total sales increased to 15 per cent in January-March this year from 12 per cent share in the year-ago period. The top eight cities are Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi- NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and Pune. Delhi-NCR includes Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Greater Noida, Noida and Gurugram. MMR includes Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai. As per the data, housing sales in value terms rose to Rs 1,10,880 crore in the January-March period of this calendar year from Rs 66,155 crore in the year-ago period. In terms of area, housing sales surged 63 per cent to 162 million square feet in the first quarter of this calendar year from 99 million square feet in the corresponding period of the previous year. Vikas Wadhawan, Group CFO of REA India and Business Head of PropTiger.com, said, ''Growth in housing sales both in volume and value terms augur well for the overall economy as more than 200 ancillary industries, including cement and steel, are dependent on the real estate sector.'' ''India's housing market is having a dream run. Sales of residential properties in the top eight primary markets have been growing at a rapid pace, buoyed by robust economic growth, steadfast mortgage rates, and an escalating desire for home ownership,'' Wadhawan said. PropTiger.com is part of REA India, which also owns proptech platforms Housing.com and Makaan.com.

Explore. Discover. Repeat: NCR hikers unwind with nature trails

From trails in the Aravallis to lakes in and around Faridabad, hiking groups meet on the weekends and enjoy these 'quick adventures' around Delhi.

Defamation Case: Vivek Bindra Proposes Reconciliation With Sandeep Maheshwari

Earlier, the High Court had instructed Maheshwari to seek recourse from the Faridabad District Court.

HC declines stay in criminal defamation case against Sandeep Maheshwari filed by Vivek Bindra

Court said failure to comply with the court's directives may result in the issuance of a warrant by the Faridabad District Court.

Haryana: Bajrang Dal workers shut down meat shops in Faridabad ahead of Eid

Days before Eid-ul-Fitr, meat shops in Haryanas Faridabad town were shut down by workers of the right-wing organisation Bajrang Dal who alleged that the owners did not have a registered license. A video of the incident is making rounds on social media platforms. Visuals show shutters of several meat shops closed in the area. A Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Recovery of the Stolen Vehicle of JP Nadda's Wife, Tracking Down Saleem, Shahid, and Others

New Delhi: On March 19, 2024, the Fortuner belonging to Mallika, the wife of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda, was stolen from the Giri Nagar area of Delhi. After 15 days, on March 4, 2024, a coordinated effort by the Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh Police led to the recovery of the vehicle in Varanasi. During the operation, several members of the gang responsible for the theft were arrested across different states. The stolen Fortuner had changed hands three times within the 15-day period. Reports suggest that the theft occurred while the Fortuner was sent for servicing in the Giri Nagar area. The incident prompted JP Nadda's driver, Joginder Singh, to file a First Information Report (FIR) at the Govindpuri police station. Subsequently, the Delhi Police initiated a search for the stolen vehicle. Through CCTV footage, investigators traced the Fortuner's route from Delhi to Gurugram and eventually to Budkal in Faridabad. Collaborating with the Haryana Police, Delhi Police identified two thieves, Shivansh and Shahid, as the culprits behind the theft. The duo was part of a larger car theft syndicate. Shivansh was apprehended near Patiala House on March 22, leading to the revelation of the involvement of Shahid, Farooq, and Shahkul in the theft. According to the investigation, the four suspects had used a stolen Hyundai Creta from Noida to carry out the theft. After stealing the Fortuner, they concealed it at Farooq's farmhouse in Faridabad. Subsequently, the vehicle was sold to a customer named Salim from Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, who then sold it to Mohammad Raees in Sitapur. Raees further sold it to Furkan in Amroha. Following the trail, the police apprehended Salim in Lakhimpur Kheri and Mohammad Raees in Sitapur. However, the Fortuner was not found in their possession. Raees revealed that he had sold the vehicle to Furkan, leading the police to Amroha. Although Furkan was located, the vehicle was not found with him. Furkan disclosed that he had parked the Fortuner in the parking lot of Beniya Bagh in Varanasi. Upon receiving this information, the police conducted a raid in Varanasi and successfully recovered JP Nadda's wife's Fortuner from the mentioned location. So far, arrests have been made in connection with the theft, including Shivansh, Shahid, Salim, Mohammad Raees, and Furkan. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other individuals involved in the incident through further raids and investigations. Pune Engineering Student Found Murdered in Ahmednagar: Police Investigation Unravels Shocking Details Threat of Nuclear Bomb at Delhi Airport: Arrests Made see where a woman climbs on electricity tower after getting caught

Chaitra Navratri 2024: There are many famous goddess temples around Delhi-NCR, visit this Navratri

Chaitra Navratri is starting from 9th April. Nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped in the festival of Navratri, which is celebrated for nine days till 17th April. On this occasion, Mother Durga sits in the houses of the devotees. Devotees also visit Goddess temples during Navratri. Actually, there are 52 Shaktipeeths and many ancient goddess temples located in India. From Vaishno Devi Dham in Jammu and Kashmir to Kamakhya Mata Temple in Assam. Although there are not many holidays for darshan in these temples, then you can go for worship in your city or nearby temples. If you are a resident of Delhi NCR, then there are many ancient Devi temples located here, where you can go for darshan. There are Kalibari, Kalka Ji Temple, Shitala Mata Temple etc. in Delhi NCR. Let us know about the Goddess temples located in and around Delhi NCR. Shitala Mata Temple, Gurugram There is a holy temple of Maa Shitala in Gurugram, just 16-17 km away from Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport. The history of this temple is related to the Mahabharata period. It is believed that the devotees who visit and worship Shitala Mata Temple with devotion and faith, are blessed with happiness, good fortune and health. The darshan of Sheetala Mata has special significance on the occasion of Ashtami Tithi of Navratri. Pathwari Temple, Faridabad The temple of Pathwari Devi is located in Faridabad, Haryana. The history of this temple is more than 400 years old. According to Hindu belief, once an epidemic hit the region, Pathwari Devi appeared to a devotee and asked him to make an idol under a Peepal tree and worship it and especially to offer a fan. The devotee worshiped in this manner and the epidemic ended in the area. The Pindi form of the Goddess is seen in this temple. Jhandewalan Temple, Delhi Jhandewala Mata Temple is located in Karol Bagh, Delhi. Apart from Navratri, there is a crowd of devotees here throughout the year. The ancient statue is kept in the basement of the temple, while the new statue is in the temple premises for darshan. Kalka Ji temple There is a holy temple of Maa Kalka ji on a high mound in Nehru Place, Delhi. This sacred seat is considered to be the mother of Pandava period. Before Mahabharata, Pandavas had sought boon for victory in this goddess temple. This temple of the goddess remains open even during solar eclipse and lunar eclipse. Kalibari Temple, Delhi There are many temples of Mata Kali in Delhi, but the Kali temples located in Chittaranjan Das Park, RK Puram, Mayur Vihar near Gol Market are highly recognized. The Kali form of Mother Goddess is worshiped in Kalibari situated here. (PC: ISTOCK)

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Nuh Violence Accused Arrested For Beating Up Man On Video, Let Out On Bail

The Faridabad Police arrested cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi, an accused in Haryana's Nuh violence, on Sunday night for allegedly beating up a man with sticks at Nangla Enclave and making a video of the act viral on social media, officials said.

Travel tips: There are many famous goddess temples around Delhi-NCR, visit this Navratri

Chaitra Navratri is starting from 9th April. Nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped in the festival of Navratri, which is celebrated for nine days till 17th April. On this occasion, Mother Durga sits in the houses of the devotees. Devotees also visit Goddess temples during Navratri. Actually, there are 52 Shaktipeeths and many ancient goddess temples located in India. From Vaishno Devi Dham in Jammu and Kashmir to Kamakhya Mata Temple in Assam. Although there are not many holidays for darshan in these temples, then you can go for worship in your city or nearby temples. If you are a resident of Delhi NCR, then there are many ancient Devi temples located here, where you can go for darshan. There are Kalibari, Kalka Ji Temple, Shitala Mata Temple etc. in Delhi NCR. Let us know about the Goddess temples located in and around Delhi NCR. Shitala Mata Temple, Gurugram There is a holy temple of Maa Shitala in Gurugram, just 16-17 km away from Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport. The history of this temple is related to the Mahabharata period. It is believed that the devotees who visit and worship Shitala Mata Temple with devotion and faith, are blessed with happiness, good fortune and health. The darshan of Sheetala Mata has special significance on the occasion of Ashtami Tithi of Navratri. Pathwari Temple, Faridabad The temple of Pathwari Devi is located in Faridabad, Haryana. The history of this temple is more than 400 years old. According to Hindu belief, once an epidemic hit the region, Pathwari Devi appeared to a devotee and asked him to make an idol under a Peepal tree and worship it and especially to offer a fan. The devotee worshiped in this manner and the epidemic ended in the area. The Pindi form of the Goddess is seen in this temple. Jhandewalan Temple, Delhi Jhandewala Mata Temple is located in Karol Bagh, Delhi. Apart from Navratri, there is a crowd of devotees here throughout the year. The ancient statue is kept in the basement of the temple, while the new statue is in the temple premises for darshan. Kalka Ji temple There is a holy temple of Maa Kalka Ji on a high mound in Nehru Place, Delhi. This holy Peetha is considered to be the mother of Pandava period. Before Mahabharata, Pandavas had sought boon for victory in this goddess temple. This temple of the goddess remains open even during solar eclipse and lunar eclipse. Kalibari Temple, Delhi There are many temples of Mata Kali in Delhi, but the Kali temples located in Chittaranjan Das Park, RK Puram, Mayur Vihar near Gol Market are highly recognized. The Kali form of Mother Goddess is worshiped in Kalibari situated here. (PC: Social media)

Stolen vehicle of JP Nadda's wife recovered from Varanasi; three held

Stolen vehicle of JP Nadda's wife recovered from Varanasi; three held The vehicle of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda's wife that was stolen last month was recovered from Varanasi and three people were apprehended by the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS), the police said on Sunday. Along with the stolen vehicle, the police also recovered the vehicle used for the robbery. Complainant Joginder Singh lodged a complaint at Govindpuri Police Station, wherein he reported the theft of the said vehicle on March 19. Based on the complaint, an FIR was registered under section 379 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case was transferred to the Anti-Auto Theft Squad/SED. The team led by Inspector Rajender Singh Dagar started working on interstate auto lifters. During investigation, the team analysed the CCTV cameras. The investigative team developed specific clue about habitual auto lifters Shahid and Shivansh Tripathi, along with their gang. The police said that accused Shivansh Tripathi was apprehended by the police team at the instance of secret informer from the vicinity of Patiala House Court on March 22. During interrogation, the accused disclosed that he, along with his associates Shahid from Badkal Faridabad and his son-in law Farooq from Chandan Hola, Delhi along with a person named Shahkul, committed the theft of the concerned vehicle from Giri Nagar, Govindpuri. Thereafter at the instance of above accused, the police also recovered a car from Expressway Police Station, Gautam Buddh Nagar that was used in the robbery. During further interrogation, the accused disclosed that the stolen vehicle was shifted to the farmhouse of co-accused Shahid's son-in-law Farooq, in Faridabad, Haryana. The accused revealed that he along with Shahid sold the stolen vehicle to one habitual receiver of stolen cars namely Saleem, in Lakhimpur Khiri, Uttar Pradesh, the police said. According to the police, Saleem further sells the stolen cars across Muradabad, Sitapur, Hathras, Mainpuri and north-eastern states of the country. The police obtained the remand of accused Shivansh and conducted raids in Lakhimpur Khiri. Thereafter, at the instance of Shivansh, co-accused Saleem was apprehended. During interrogation, Saleem disclosed that he had further sold the stolen vehicle to one habitual receiver namely Mohd Raees alias Pappu. Based on this information, accused Mohd Raees was arrested from Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. He disclosed that he further sold the stolen vehicle to one Furkan, a resident of Amroha, Uttar Pradesh. Thereafter, the police obtained four days police custody of accused Mohd Raees. Further, upon his instance, the stolen vehicle was recovered from Beniyabagh parking in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The AATS of Delhi Police also received assistance from the UP Police and Faridabad Police in nabbing the culprits. Further, further investigation is underway in the case, the police said. (ANI)

Bhullar sets record for lowest winning total to lift Chandigarh Open trophy

Bhullar sets record for lowest winning total to lift Chandigarh Open trophy Star golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar lived up to his billing, carding a solid four-under 68 on the final day to clinch the Chandigarh Open title with a record total here on Saturday. Bhullar (67-67-65-68), a 12-time international winner who was playing at his home course this week, set a record for lowest winning total at the Chandigarh Golf Club en route the title. Bhullar bagged his 25th career title and 13th win on the PGTI after taking his week's tally to 21-under 267, which happened to be the lowest winning total at the Chandigarh Golf Club. Bhullar's third win at the Chandigarh Golf Club saw him eclipse the previous best 72-hole total at the venue which was 20-under 268 achieved by Ajeetesh Sandhu and Rashid Khan at the Jeev Milkha Singh Invitational 2019. Ajeetesh went on to win that event in a playoff. ''I knew about the 72-hole course record being within my grasp but the target in my mind was 25-under for the week,'' said Bhullar, who took home the winning cheque of Rs. 15 lakh to be placed seventh on the TATA Steel PGTI Ranking. ''The way I was playing, I thought I could achieve it. I came close and had those few putts fallen on the back-nine, it was well within my reach. Nonetheless, 21-under is a great score. ''I could not start off well this year, so I needed a really solid week here at home to give me a boost for the rest of the season. A win in the first half of the year is just what I was looking for. ''The key for me was hitting most of the fairways this week. I missed just one fairway today and about four to five through the week.'' Angad Cheema (66-67-66-72), another Chandigarh-based pro who was the overnight joint leader along with Bhullar, shot a 72 in round four to finish runner-up at a total of 17-under 271 at the Rs 1 crore tournament. Bhullar's ball-striking was on point once again as he found all fairways except one in the final round. His hitting coupled with his good wedge shots and one long conversion on the 15th earned him seven birdies on Saturday at the expense of three bogeys. The 35-year-old Gaganjeet, a winner on the DP World Tour, established a three-shot lead by the 11th hole and never looked back thereafter. Cheema's card featured two birdies and two bogeys. His runner-up finish earned him a prize money cheque worth Rs. 10 lakh and lifted him from sixth to fourth place in the TATA Steel PGTI Ranking. Mysuru's Yashas Chandra (72) ended the week in third place at 15-under 273, while Abhinav Lohan (68) of Faridabad finished a further shot back in fourth place. Karandeep Kochhar (68) was the third Chandigarh player to finish inside the top-10 as he took tied-fifth place at 13-under 275. Indian golfing great Jeev Milkha Singh finished tied 42nd at one-under 287.

Health Tips: Carcinoma Cervix Early Symptoms!

Carcinoma Cervix Early Symptoms: In the changing times, the risk of many such diseases is increasing for women, the names of which were not even heard a few decades ago. Nowadays there is a lot of talk about cervical cancer. Dr. Sunny Jain, Senior Oncologist, Marengo Asia Hospital, Faridabad, said that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide and it develops in the lowest part of the woman's uterus, called the cervix. Affects him. Globally, about 58.2% of the total cases are in Asia. Carcinoma Cervix is the second most common cancer in women in India and approximately one-third of global cervical cancer deaths occur in India. Symptoms of Carcinoma Cervix Dr. Sunny Jain said that Carcinoma Cervix has important symptoms which should be identified on time and immediately examined so that treatment can be started before the disease progresses. 1. Post Coital Bleeding 2. Post-Menopausal Bleeding 3. Menorrhagia 4. Sticky and fishy odor vaginal discharge 5. Pelvic pain 6. Dyspareunia treatment is possible If the disease is detected early then treatment of Carcinoma Cervix is possible. Many screening programs are being run by the Government of India, where a simple test like Pap Smear helps in detecting pre-cancerous lesions in the early stages. Vaccine talked about in the budget In the interim budget of 2024, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government will encourage vaccination for girls aged 9 to 14 years for the prevention of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer vaccine protects and protects women against carcinoma cervix caused by HPV virus. These initiatives can reduce the incidence as it is estimated that about 6.6% of women in the general population have cervical HPV infection. HPV serotypes 16 and 18 are responsible for approximately 76.7% of cervical cancers in India. Sexual behavior like poor genital hygiene, early marriage, multiple sexual partners and repeated pregnancies are the factors responsible for this. Disclaimer: Dear reader, thank you for reading our news. This news has been written only to make you aware. We have taken the help of home remedies and general information in writing this. If you read anything related to your health anywhere, definitely take expert advice before adopting it. Photo Credits: Google

Speeding bus runs over 3-year-old girl in Faridabad, driver on run

Speeding bus runs over 3-year-old girl in Faridabad, driver on run A three-year-old girl died after she was allegedly ran over by a speeding bus here on Thursday morning, police said. Angered over the girl's death, people pelted stones at the private bus but the driver managed to flee with the vehicle, they said. The accident took place on the Chhainsa-Mohana Road here around 8.35 am when Prachi was crossing the street, the police said citing the girl's mother Dayawati. ''When my daughter was going towards a farm by crossing the road, a speeding private bus coming from the Mohana side crushed my daughter,'' Dayawati said in her complaint. Prachi was seriously injured in the accident and died on the spot, the complainant added. Based on the mother's complaint, an FIR has been registered at the Chhainsa police station here against the unidentified bus driver under Sections 279 (rash driving) and 304A (causing death by negligence) of the Indian Penal Code, the police said. A senior police officer said the girl's body was handed over to her family after the postmortem and efforts are on to nab the accused.

Delhi Metro revises speed restriction on yellow line after earlier restriction caused delays to services

Delhi Metro revises speed restriction on yellow line after earlier restriction caused delays to services The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Wednesday announced that it has revised the speed restriction between Chhatarpur and Sultanpur on the Yellow Line from 20 to 25 KMPH after earlier restrictions caused delays to services. The DMRC had on Tuesday put a temporary speed restriction of 20 KMPH between Chhatarpur and Sultanpur on the Yellow Line due to the construction of a tunnel for the Aerocity-Tughlakabad corridor of Ph 4. Taking into consideration the issue of passenger convenience speed restriction imposed between Chhatarpur & Sultanpur, it has now been revised to 25 KMPH. Speed is being regulated here because of tunnelling work below this section on the Aerocity Tughlakabad corridor, DMRC said in a post on X. Necessary announcements are being made inside the system and the movement of trains has been regulated accordingly to ensure that there is no inconvenience to the commuters, they added in another post on X. The Delhi Metro system efficiently connects Delhi with its neighbouring satellite cities such as Noida and Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Bahadurgarh, and Ballabhgarh in Haryana, in the National Capital Region of India. The Delhi Metro system consists of 12 colour-coded lines, serving 288 stations, and covering a total length of 392.44 kilometres, providing a crucial transportation network for the region. (ANI)

Nuh violence accused Bittu Bajrangi thrashes man in police presence

Faridabad: Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi, who was also accused in Nuh violence, was caught on camera thrashing a man with a stick while a policeman watched, police said on Wednesday. They said Bajrangi has been booked and they are considering suspending the policeman. In his complaint, the victim Shyamu said that he was thrashed because Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Faridabad Religious Conversion: Doctor Faizan Ahmed lures a minor Hindu boy to read Kalma by promising 72 hoors in Jannat

Based on the statements by the victims mother, a complaint has been lodged against the accused Doctor and his Russian wife for brainwashing the minor to do the religious conversion and read Kalma

Unsold homes in 9 cities down 7 pc in last 3 months; 12pc fall in NCR: Report

Unsold homes in 9 cities down 7 pc in last 3 months; 12pc fall in NCR: Report Unsold housing inventories fell 7 per cent in the last three months across 9 major cities to around 4.81 lakh units on higher sales than new supply, according to PropEquity. Real estate data analytic firm PropEquity data showed that unsold housing stock has come down to 4,81,566 units at the end of March this year from 5,18,868 units at the end of December 2023 across 9 major cities. These cities are Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Delhi-NCR (Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad), Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai and Kolkata. PropEquity founder and Managing Director (MD) Samir Jasuja said the unsold housing stocks have declined as ''sales are surpassing the new launches which is a positive indicator for the market''. During January-March period of 2024, housing sales across 9 major cities stood at 1,44,656 units while the new launches were 1,05,134 units. This led to a reduction in the unsold stocks. As per the data, Pune saw the maximum 13 per cent fall in the unsold housing stocks to 65,788 units at the end of this month from 75,521 units at the end of December 2023. In Delhi-NCR, the unsold inventories have come down 12 per cent to 27,959 units from 31,602 units. According to PropEquity, the unsold stock in Mumbai fell 11 per cent to 48,399 units from 54,633 units. In Navi Mumbai, the unsold inventories declined 11 per cent to 33,385 units from 37,597 units. Thane witnessed a fall of 5 per cent in unsold housing stocks to 1,06,565 units from 1,12,397 units. Unsold housing stocks in Bengaluru have come down 5 per cent to 44,837 units from 47,370 units. Hyderabad witnessed a 4 per cent fall in unsold stocks to 1,10,425 units from 1,14,861 units. In Kolkata, the fall in unsold housing stocks was 2 per cent to 23,249 units from 23,745 units. As per the data, Chennai market witnessed a marginal decline of 1 per cent in unsold homes to 20,959 units this quarter from 21,142 units at the end of December last year. P E Analytics owns and operates PropEquity, which is an online real estate data and analytics platform covering over 1,50,000 projects of 45,000 developers across 44 cities.

Resentment brewing in Haryana BJP

CHANDIGARH: The Bharatiya Janata Party may face a tough time to settle resentment brewing within the party and the Independent lawmakers supporting its government in Haryana for the Lok Sabha polls as the party wants to retain all the ten parliamentary seats from the state. Of the seven Independent lawmakers, six supported the government on the floor test which it won March 13 after snapping alliance with JJP. Sources pointed out that there is strong resentment among the six independent MLAs supporting the saffron party as only one Independent MLA from Rania assembly segment Ranjit Singh Chautala was made state cabinet minister in Nayab Singh Saini cabinet. Later he joined the saffron party and was given a ticket from Hisar parliamentary constituency. Former chief minister Bhajan Lals son Kuldeep Bishnoi and his MLA son Bhavya Bishnoi have expressed their grouse of being ignored despite joining the BJP in 2022. Sources said their resentment might effect the partys chances to win the Hisar seat. The family had been winning the Adampur assembly segment in Hisar Lok Sabha seat since 1968 and has an influence on non-Jat voters across the state. Late CM Bhajan Lal had been MP from Hisar besides Faridabad and Karnal. Now former CM Mnaohar Lal Khattar has been fielded from Karnal. Both Kuldeep and Bhavya had expressed their dissatisfaction on social media over partys choice of candidate for the Hisar Lok Sabha seat as the family was expected one Lok Sabah ticket and cabinet berth, sources said. Turncoats Moreover, it is being learnt that the party cadres are unhappy with the high command of giving tickets to turncoats in these polls. Sources pointed out that Rao Inderjit Singh, the sitting MP from Gurugram, has shown his displeasure as the partys lawmakers close to him from southern Haryana were not included in the recent cabinet expansion and party included one of his bete noires in the cabinet. Already the party is in a dilemma as former state home minister Anil Vij, the most powerful and best-known ministers of Kattar government was not inducted in the new cabinet .Vij was upset after Saini was picked to replace Khattar as CM, as the senior most minister in Khattar cabinet, he was expecting the top slot . Independents unhappy According to sources, of the seven Independents who extended support to Nyab Singh Saini-led BJP government in the state recently, one one IndependentRanjit Singh Chautalafrom Rania Assembly segment, got a cabinet berth and ticket for Lok Sabha elections. On the other hand, BJP cadre has expressed displeasure over turncoats getting party ticket. Senior BJP leader and prominent face of Manohar Lal Khattar-led government, Anil Vij, is unhappy with BJPs choice of chosing Saini as Khattars replacement.

Savita Aunty Of Faridabad, From Teaching The Poor To Building A Network Of Corporate Social Workers; Know Her Story

Savita Aunty's inspiring journey in Faridabad, teaching underprivileged students and cultivating a force of corporate social workers, exemplifies the transformative power of education and community empowerment.

Geeta Singh : Overcoming all the roadblocks and becomings successful

Geeta Singh, a resident of Faridabad, has triumphed over lifes trials and tribulations. From the loss of her father at the tender age of 16 to facing the hurdles of an incomplete education due to familial responsibilities, Geetas journey has been marked by resilience and determination. A Journey of Self-Transformation Despite the setbacks, Geeta refused [] The post Geeta Singh : Overcoming all the roadblocks and becomings successful appeared first on Women's Web .

New faces and warhorses: BJP plays balancing act in Haryana poll list

CHANDIGARH: The BJP has named six new faces in Ambala, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Hisar, Sirsa and Sonepat districts of Haryana while reposing trust in its old warhorses in Bhiwani-Mahendergarh, Rohtak, Gurugram and Faridabad for the Lok Sabha elections. With more than 50% per cent of its candidates being turncoats, the party depends on them to win the polls in the state. The saffron party has declared all the ten candidates in the state. In a surprise move, 53-year-old industrialist Naveen Jindal, former -- a two-time Congress MP who recently joined the BJP, is being fielded from Kurukshetra. Nayab Singh Saini, the Haryana Chief Minister, was the sitting MP from Kurukshetra. He won from Kurukshetra Lok Sabha seat in 2004 and 2009 on a Congress ticket. Also, former Haryana Congress president Ashok Tanwar, who had joined AAP, has joined the BJP after quitting AAP. He has been given a ticket from Sirsa as the party dropped Sunita Duggal, a first-time MP. Besides, independent MLA from the Rania assembly segment and state cabinet minister in Saini cabinet Ranjit Singh Chautala has been given a ticket from Hisar after he was inducted into the party fold after the sitting party MP from Hisar Brijendra Singh resigned and joined the Congress. Chautala was a Rajya Sabha MP in 1990 and a two-time MLA in 1987 and 2019. He is the son of former deputy prime minister Devi Lal and brother of Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) president and former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala. Former CM Manohar Lal Khattar has been fielded after he resigned in a sudden change of guard as he has been the CM for the past nine-and-a-half years. While Banto Kataria, wife of former MP Rattan Lal Kataria, who died, has been given a ticket from Ambala by the party, she is the only woman candidate in the list of ten candidates. Also, Mohan Lal Badoli, sitting MLA from the Rai assembly segment is the party candidate for the Sonepat Lok Sabha seat, replacing Ramesh Chander Kaushik, the two-time MP. The BJP has given tickets to four sitting MPs: Rao Inderjit Singh Yadav from Gurgaon, Krishan Pal Gurjar from Faridabad, Chaudhary Dharambir from Bhiwani-Mahendragarh and Arvind Kumar Sharma from Rohtak. Alliance with JJP ended The alliance between the BJP and Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) in Haryana came to an end recently leading to the resignation of Manohar Lal Khattar from the CMs post. Former deputy CM Dushyant Chautala and other cabinet ministers too stepped down from their post and new government under the leadership of Nayab Singh Saini was reinstated.

Electoral bonds: Poor fund flow for regional parties in Hindi heartland

NEW DELHI : In eight states of the Hindi heartland, which elect about 200 Lok Sabha members, the fund flow to regional parties through the now-scrapped electoral bond scheme was poor in comparison to their southern counterparts and the BJP, according to data disclosed by the Election Commission and the parties. The eight states are Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Utatrakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Haryana. The BJP, which is the ruling party in six of the 8 states and in power though an alliance in one, got Rs 6986.5 crore through electoral bonds between March 2018 and July 2023. But none of the major regional parties in these states could manage to find a place in the list of big gainers, barring Lalu Prasad Yadav-led RJD, Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) and Akhilesh Yadav-led SP. UP has 80 Lok Sabha seats, Bihar 40, MP 29, Rajasthan 25, Jharkhand 14, Chhattisgarh 11, Haryana 10 and Uttarakhand 5. In the politically crucial UP, only one out of the five major regional parties received contributions through the electoral bonds, which was introduced by the Centre in 2017. The parties which did not receive funds include the BSP, the Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) ASP, Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) and the RLD. Making the disclosure on behalf of the party, SP secretary general Ram Gopal Yadav submitted to the EC that the party received electoral bonds worth Rs 84 lakh in April 2019 and another Rs 3 crore on January 10, 2022, ahead of the UP assembly polls. The party also submitted that in May 2019, ahead of the general election, it received electoral bonds worth Rs 10 crore via unnamed sources by post. Electoral Bonds Data: Listed companies overwhelmingly back BJP Later, in the data released by the EC, the SPs donors were identified as Gurugram-based SK Traders, Jaipur-based BS Traders, Delhi-based AS Traders, Faridabad-based BG Traders, and San Beverages Pvt Ltd. In adjacent Bihar, the RJD in its submission to the EC informed about receiving an electoral bond worth Rs 1 crore during 2019 general election and another tranche worth Rs 55 crore between July and October 2023. The JD(U) had disclosed that it received electoral bonds worth Rs 24.40 crore -- including the first lot worth Rs 13 crore in April 2019 and the second one worth Rs 1.40 crore in October 2020 days before the first phase of the assembly elections. The party received the last tranche worth Rs 10 crore in January 2022. The electoral bonds scheme was announced in the 2017-18 Budget on 1 February 2017. The Finance Bill, 2017 made elaborate changes in the Companies Act, the Income Tax Act, the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) Act, and the Representation of People Act to build the architecture of the scheme. The Parliament did, after considerable discussion, pass the Finance Bill to lay the legal bedrock for electoral bonds. The Supreme Court on February 15 scrapped electoral bond scheme.

AAP's Haryana unit holds protest against Kejriwal's arrest

AAP's Haryana unit holds protest against Kejriwal's arrest The AAP workers on Tuesday staged a protest here and in other parts of Haryana against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The AAP workers gathered near the the BJP's Ambala City office and staged a protest during which they raised slogans against the BJP-led government at the Centre. Protests by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) were also held in other parts of Haryana, including Karnal, Rohtak and Faridabad. AAP state unit president Sushil Gupta said the BJP government is scared of the good works done by the Kejriwal dispensation. He said, ''The dictatorial Modi government wants to destroy the Aam Aadmi Party but today the entire country stands firmly with honest leader Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party''. During their protest, the AAP also hit out at the BJP government in Haryana over the alleged police lathicharge on the AAP workers and some state leaders of the party in Kurukshetra on March 22. Following Kejriwal's arrest on March 21, the AAP had given a nationwide call for protest against the BJP the next day. AAP national convener Kejriwal, who was subsequently remanded to the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) custody till March 28 by a Delhi court, faces allegations of direct involvement in a conspiracy related to the formulation of the excise policy favouring specific individuals.

BJP names 4 LS candidates for Haryana in latest list; nominees for all 10 seats announced

BJP names 4 LS candidates for Haryana in latest list; nominees for all 10 seats announced The BJP on Sunday named its candidates for four Lok Sabha seats in Haryana in its fifth list of nominees, fielding Naveen Jindal and Ranjit Singh Chautala who joined the party earlier in the day. With this list, the party has now announced its candidates for all 10 Lok Sabha seats in the state, six of whom are new faces. In the list announced on Sunday, the party fielded Naveen Jindal from Kurukshetra, Ranjit Chautala from Hisar, Mohan Lal Badoli from Sonipat and Arvind Kumar Sharma from the Rohtak parliamentary constituency. Industrialist and former Congress MP from Kurukshetra Jindal and Independent MLA from Haryana Ranjit Chautala joined the BJP on Sunday, hours before the list of announced. Jindal, 54, represented Kurukshetra in Lok Sabha between 2004 and 2014 as a Congress MP. He is the son of former Haryana minister and late industrialist O P Jindal. Chautala, 78, joined the BJP at an event in Haryana's Sirsa. He is a minister in the BJP-led Haryana government. He is former deputy prime minister Devi Lal's son and the brother of Indian National Lok Dal chief and former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala. BJP MP from Hisar Brijendra Singh recently resigned from the party's primary membership and the Lok Sabha and joined the Congress. Of the 10 parliamentary seats in Haryana, sitting MPs from Sonipat, Karnal and Sirsa have not been re-nominated. The party has fielded new faces in Kurukshetra, Karnal, Hisar, Sonipat, Sirsa and Ambala seats. Karnal MP Sanjay Bhatia made way for former chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar whom the party has fielded from the seat. Khattar was named as a BJP Lok Sabha candidate in the list released on March 13 after he quit as chief minister as the party effected a major shake-up in the state leadership. Hours before the BJP announced his name for the Lok Sabha elections, Khattar quit as the MLA from Karnal as well. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is likely to be fielded from Karnal assembly seat. In the outgoing Lok Sabha, Kurukshetra was represented by Nayab Singh Saini, who recently replaced Manohar Lal Khattar as the chief minister of Haryana. The BJP denied re-nomination to its sitting MP Ramesh Chander Kaushik in Sonipat and fielded Badoli, an MLA from the Rai Assembly segment, in his place. Arvind Kumar Sharma has been re-nominated in Rohtak. The BJP's March 13 list of candidates also included names of former MP Ashok Tanwar from Sirsa, from where the party has denied re-nomination to sitting parliamentarian Sunita Duggal. In the Ambala-SC parliamentary seat, the BJP fielded Banto Kataria. The seat has been lying vacant since the death of her husband and former Union minister Rattan Lal Kataria last year. The party has also re-nominated its sitting MPs Rao Inderjit Singh, Dharambir Singh and Krishan Pal Gurjar in Gurugram, Bhiwani-Mahendragarh and Faridabad seats, respectively. The BJP won all 10 Lok Sabha seats in Haryana in the last general elections held in 2019. Congress is yet to announce its candidates for the nine seats it is contesting in Haryana. The Aam Aadmi Party, which is contesting in Haryana jointly with the Congress, has fielded its state unit chief Sushil Gupta in Kurukshetra. Indian National Lok Dal senior leader and party MLA Abhay Singh Chautala has also entered the fray from the Kurukshetra seat. Polling for all the 10 LS seats in Haryana will be held on May 25 in the sixth of the seven-phase election.

BJP names four LS candidates for Haryana in latest list; nominees for all 10 seats announced

BJP names four LS candidates for Haryana in latest list; nominees for all 10 seats announced The BJP on Sunday named its candidates for four Lok Sabha seats in Haryana in its fifth list of nominees, fielding Naveen Jindal and Ranjit Singh Chautala who joined the party earlier in the day. With this list, the party has now announced its candidates for all 10 Lok Sabha seats in the state. The party has fielded Naveen Jindal from Kurukshetra, Ranjit Chautala from Hisar, Mohan Lal Badoli from Sonipat and Arvind Kumar Sharma from Rohtak parliamentary constituency. Industrialist and former Congress MP Jindal and Independent MLA from Haryana Ranjit Chautala joined the BJP on Sunday. Jindal represented Kurukshetra in Lok Sabha between 2004 and 2014 as a Congress MP. Chautala, 78, joined the BJP at an event in Haryana's Sirsa. He is a minister in the BJP-led Haryana government. He is former deputy prime minister Devi Lal's son and the brother of Indian National Lok Dal chief and former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala. BJP MP from Hisar Brijendra Singh recently resigned from the party's primary membership and the Lok Sabha and joined the Congress. Of the 10 parliamentary seats in Haryana, Sitting MPs from Sonipat, Karnal and Sirsa have not been re-nominated. Karnal MP Sanjay Bhatia made way for former chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar whom the party has fielded from the seat. Khattar was named as a BJP Lok Sabha candidate in the list released on March 13 after he quit as chief minister as the party effected a major shake-up in the state leadership. Hours before the BJP announced his name for the Lok Sabha elections, Khattar quit as the MLA from Karnal as well. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is likely to be fielded from Karnal assembly seat. In the outgoing Lok Sabha, Kurukshetra was represented by Nayab Singh Saini, who recently replaced Manohar Lal Khattar as the chief minister of Haryana. The BJP denied re-nomination to its sitting MP Ramesh Chander Kaushik in Sonipat and fielded Badoli, an MLA from the Rai Assembly segment, in his place. Arvind Kumar Sharma has been re-nominated in Rohtak. The BJP's March 13 list of candidates also included names of former MP Ashok Tanwar from Sirsa, from where the party has denied re-nomination to sitting parliamentarian Sunita Duggal. In the Ambala-SC parliamentary seat, the BJP fielded Banto Kataria. The seat has been lying vacant since the death of her husband and former Union minister Rattan Lal Kataria last year. The party has re-nominated its sitting MPs Rao Inderjit Singh, Dharambir Singh and Krishan Pal Gurjar in Gurugram, Bhiwani-Mahendragarh and Faridabad seats, respectively. The BJP won all 10 Lok Sabha seats in Haryana in the last general elections held in 2019. Congress is yet to announce its candidates for the nine seats it is contesting in Haryana. The Aam Aadmi Party, which is contesting in Haryana jointly with the Congress, has fielded its state unit chief Sushil Gupta in Kurukshetra. Polling for all the 10 LS seats in Haryana will be held on May 25 in the sixth of the seven-phase election.

Faridabad court summons Sandeep Maheshwari in defamation case filed by Vivek Bindra

The court has instructed Sandeep Maheshwari to appear on April 2. Bindra has alleged that the content shared by Maheshwari on his YouTube channel allegedly tarnished his reputation

HMD Launches Dispojekt Syringes with Safety Needle

Hyderabad: Hindustan Syringes and Medical Devices (HMD), manufacturer of disposable and auto-disable syringes, on Thursday, launched the first-of-its-kind Dispojekt single-use syringes with a safety needle in Hyderabad. These syringes are meant to protect health workers against needle-stick injuries and reduce costs. Equipped with a safety shield, the Dispojekt syringe addresses critical concerns of needle stick injuries, said Rajiv Nath, managing director, of HMD. The disposable syringe market size in India is estimated to be over 5 billion units per year and uses 5-6 billion needles. We aim for 60-70 per cent market share in the next three years due to our innovative Dispojekt, said executive director Sohail Nath. We are aiming to initially produce 200 million syringes and needles per annum for which we have invested Rs 70 crore in the first phase. In the second phase, we will increase the capacity to 300 million pieces per annum by investing another Rs 10 crore to Rs 15 crore, said Sohail. The product development has been financed from internal resources. With manufacturing facilities in Faridabad, HMD produces over 4 billion injection needles per annum and caters to India, Europe, the US, the Middle East, and others.

Faridabad District Court Summons Sandeep Maheshwari In Defamation Case Filed By Vivek Bindra

The legal conflict stemmed from a video published by Maheshwari on December 11, 2023, sparking a series of posts and videos exchanged between the two parties.

Haryana cabinet expanded with 8 new ministers, 7 of them new faces; no place for Anil Vij

Haryana cabinet expanded with 8 new ministers, 7 of them new faces; no place for Anil Vij Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday inducted eight BJP MLAs into his council of ministers, seven of them new faces, in its first expansion a week after he took charge replacing Manohar Lal Khattar. Senior BJP leader and former home minister Anil Vij did not find a place in the Saini-led cabinet, though his name was said to have figured in the initial list of ministers. Saini and five ministers took oath last week. Haryana can have a maximum of 14 ministers, including the chief minister. Governor Bandaru Dattatreya administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new ministers at the Raj Bhavan here. Chief Minister Saini and his predecessor Khattar were present in the ceremony. BJP MLA from the Hisar constituency Kamal Gupta was the first one to be administered oath as cabinet minister. Seven new faces, including Badkhal MLA Seema Trikha, were inducted as ministers of state (independent charge). Trikha is the lone woman in the council of ministers. The remaining new ministers are Panipat Rural MLA Mahipal Dhanda, Ambala City MLA Aseem Goel, Nangal Chaudhary MLA Abhe Singh Yadav, Thanesar MLA Subhash Sudha, Bawani Khera MLA Bishamber Singh Balmiki, and Sohna MLA Sanjay Singh. On March 12, five ministers who had taken oath were BJP's Kanwar Pal (Jagadhari), Mool Chand Sharma (Ballabhgarh), Jai Parkash Dalal (Loharu) and Banwari Lal (Bawal), and Independent MLA Ranjit Singh Chautala (Rania in Sirsa). These five, who took oath last week, and Kamal Gupta were also ministers in the previous Khattar led cabinet. In a surprise move last week, the BJP replaced Khattar with OBC leader Saini as Haryana chief minister in a swift switch in the state, just weeks ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Among the ministers in the Khattar cabinet who did not find a place in the Saini ministry are Vij, Kamlesh Dhanda and Sandeep Singh. Besides, three ministers including former deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala were part of the Khattar cabinet. Chautala's JJP and the BJP are set to contest the polls separately now. Saini, who is the BJP state unit president, was sworn in as chief minister a week ago along with five ministers hours after the resignation of Khattar. The Saini government won the trust vote in a special session of the state assembly last Wednesday. On the day of swearing-in of Saini, Khattar, when asked whether Vij's name was there in the race for the post of a deputy chief minister, had said, ''Ministers had to take oath today and his (Vij's) name was on that (list). But he could not come.'' Asked whether Vij was upset, Khattar had said, Anil Vij is our senior colleague... He sometimes gets upset easily, but he becomes normal later.'' In the past too, there have been many incidents when Vij got upset over something but later on things became normal, said Khattar. ''I spoke with him. He said he did not feel like coming (for the oath-taking event). We will speak to him. Nayab Saini ji will also speak to him,'' he added. Earlier on Tuesday, when asked about the cabinet expansion, Vij said, ''I have no information.'' He, however, asserted that he was not upset. Vij has apparently been upset with the party not keeping him in the loop when they decided to make Saini the chief minister by removing Khattar. He said he came to know about it only in the BJP MLAs' meeting here last week in which Saini's name was announced. ''It was not in my knowledge that the chief minister of our state was being changed. This came as a bombshell to me that the chief minister was being changed,'' Vij told reporters here earlier. The Saini government has also tried to do a caste and region wise balancing act, with Brahmin, Dalit, Jat and Punjabi community faces given a berth in the cabinet. The legislators of two constituencies neighbouring Vij's seat -- Aseem Goel (Ambala City) and Subhash Sudha (Thanesar) -- have been made ministers. In Saini's ministry, Mool Chand Sharma and Seema Trikha come from Faridabad region while Dhanda, Aseem Goel, Subhash Sudha and Kanwar Pal are MLAs from north Haryana. Abhe Yadav, Sanjay Singh and Banwari Lal come from the Ahirwal belt in south Haryana. Ranjit Chautala, the MLA from Rania in Sirsa district, is the only Independent among six of the total seven who support the BJP government. Six-time MLA Vij had walked out of the legislature party meeting where Saini was unanimously named the chief minister-designate. Vij, who held the home portfolio in the Manohar Lal Khattar government, was often at loggerheads with the chief minister. He was earlier said to be ''upset'' over being ''ignored'' by the BJP. Replying to questions from reporters here, he said, ''I have said earlier too that I am a dedicated worker of the Bharatiya Janata Party. I am never upset with anything. Whatever I have to say, I say it clearly.'' To a question about whether he wanted to be included in the Saini Cabinet, he replied, ''This is a hypothetical question''. When asked about Khattar's earlier comment that Vij gets upset easily but later becomes okay too, the former Haryana minister said, ''I don't know on what basis he said so.'' With Chief Minister Saini taking out a roadshow which crossed Ambala Cantonment, the assembly segment represented by Vij, the former state home minister said, ''Had Saini come to my residence, I would have offered him tea.'' Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Saini, while interacting with reporters after paying obeisance at Nada Sahib Gurdwara in Panchkula, said that Vij is ''our respected leader and we have been regularly getting guidance from him''.

Power Games | Film star Randeep Hooda spurns BJP overtures

Star Power Film star Randeep Hooda spurns BJP overtures The ruling BJP is scrambling for the right candidates in Haryana for the Lok Sabha elections. The party is trying hard to convince film star Randeep Hooda to fight the election on its ticket from Rohtak constituency, which is considered a stronghold of state Congress stalwart Bhupinder Singh Hooda. The partys central leadership wants to shift its sitting MP Arvind Sharma to the neighbouring Sonipat as internal surveys have shown that he may lose from Rohtak. He had won the last election by a narrow margin. The BJP MP from Sonipat has got embroiled in a sex scandal and may not be renominated for the seat. Sources said party leaders zeroed in on Randeep Hooda, who belongs to the Jat community, to replace Arvind Sharma in Rohtak. Before resigning as the Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar spoke twice with Randeep and requested him to contest the election. But Randeep has refused saying he has no interest in politics and wants to concentrate on his career in films. The party then asked BJP in charge of Haryana Biplab Deb to speak to him. But even he could not get the actor to change his mind. Randeeps mother Asha Hooda lives in Gurgaon and is associated with the BJP. She is known to BJP leader Sudha Yadav, who was recently inducted into the partys central parliamentary board. Sources said that after the chief minister and the party in charge of Haryana failed to persuade Randeep, Sudha took it upon herself to bring him around. She met Randeeps parents and told them that fighting election on a BJP ticket could make their son a bigger star and put his life on a better course. According to sources, even his parents have failed to get the actor to accept the BJPs offer. Haryana Hustle Hooda tries to kill 3 birds with one stone Haryana Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda is planning to completely sideline his opponents within the party in the current Lok Sabha elections. He has tactically proposed the name of film star Raj Babbar for the Gurgaon Lok Sabha seat, which is currently held by Rao Inderjit Singh of the BJP. According to sources, by proposing Babbars name, Hooda aims to achieve three objectives. One, deny the Gurgaon seat to his party adversary Captain Ajay Yadav. Two, take away the Bhiwani-Mahendragarh constituency from former chief minister Bansi Lals family. Bansi Lals daughter-in-law Kiran Chawdhary is an MLA from one of the assembly constituencies of Bhiwani and her daughter Shruti Chowdhary has contested from the Lok Sabha constituency in the last three elections. Bhiwani Lok Sabha constituency has the second-largest Yadav population after Gurgaon. Hooda plans to give the seat to his supporter from the Yadav community, Rao Dan Singh, to compensate the Yadav community for the loss of Gurgaon. Hooda-Kiran rivalry is part of the states political folklore. Kiran belongs to an anti-Hooda group widely referred to as SRK, which stands for (Kumari) Selja, Randeep (Surjewala) and Kiran. Once the Bhiwani seat, considered one of the four Jat constituencies of the state (the other three being Rohtak, Sonipat and Hissar) is given to a Yadav, a Jat candidate will have to be accommodated in another constituency. This is where Hooda plans to achieve his third objective. He wants to field his relative Karan Dalal, a Jat, from the Faridabad seat. However, there is a hitch. Raj Babbar does not want to contest from Gurgaon. He is interested in fighting from Mumbai North-west constituency, which was earlier represented by actor Sunil Dutt. The Congress central leadership also does not appear inclined to force Babbar to fight from Gurgaon. As a result, the party may field Rao Dan Singh against Rao Inderjit Singh from Gurgaon and the Bansi Lal family may be able to retain Bhiwani. Hooda may find it difficult to swing even the Faridabad seat for Karan Dalal.

Dhule MP Subhash Bhamre thanks PM Modi after BJP reconsiders him for Lok Sabha election

Dhule MP Subhash Bhamre thanks PM Modi after BJP reconsiders him for Lok Sabha election After being fielded again from the Dhule constituency, BJP MP Subhash Bhamre expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president JP Nadda after the party fielded him from the Dhule constituency again. I am very happy today that the Central Election Committee has announced my name. They have given me an opportunity once again. I thank the Prime Minister of the country, Narendra Modi. I also want to thank Party President JP Nadda, Amit Shah, and Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra ji Fadwanis. I want to thank the public also... said BJP MP Subhash Bhamre. Earlier on Wednesday, The Bharatiya Janata Party released the second list of Lok Sabha polls consisting of 72 candidates, including three former Chief Ministers Manohar Lal Khattar, Trivendra Singh Rawat, Basvaraj Bommai as well as four Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Anurag Thakur, and Piyush Goyal, Pralhad Joshi. The BJP has fielded former Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for the Karnal Lok Sabha seat. Manohar Lal Khattar had earlier resigned from the position of Haryana Chief Minister on Tuesday. In Himachal Pradesh, Union Minister Anurag Thakur will contest from the Hamirpur constituency. Suresh Kashyap has been fielded from Shimla seat. In Karnataka, the party has fielded Union Minister Pralhad Joshi from Dharwad. Tejaswi Surya will contest from the Bangalore South constituency. Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basvaraj Bommai has been given a ticket from the Haveri Lok Sabha seat, while PC Mohan will contest from Bangalore Central. In Maharashtra, the BJP has decided to field Union Minister Nitin Gadkari from the Nagpur seat. Piyush Goyal will contest from Mumbai North. Pankja Munde has been fielded from Beed.The BJP also announced the candidature for two seats in Uttarakhand. The party has fielded former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat from the Haridwar seat while Anil Baluni, who is the National Chief Spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party is set to contest from the Garhwal seat. Also, BJP announced that Harsh Malhotra will contest from East Delhi constituency, a seat which was held by former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir. Yogendra Chandolia will contest from North West Delhi. Meanwhile, Kalaben Delkar will contest from Dadar and Nagar Haveli. In the second list, the BJP has announced the names of candidates for seven Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat. In Gujarat, the party has fielded Hashmukhbhai Somabhai Patel from Ahmedabad East, Dhawal Patel from Valsad, Mukeshbhai Chandrakant Dalal from Surat, Ranjanben Dhananjay Bhatt from Vadodara, Nimuben Bambhania from Bhavnagar, Bhikhaji Dudhaji Thakor from Sabarkantha and Jashubhai Bhilubhai Rathwa from Chhota Udaipur. Six names have been announced from Haryana. Banto Kataria from Ambala, Ashok Tanwar from Sirsa, Chaudhary Dharambir Singh from Bhiwani-Mahendargah, Rao Inderjit Singh Yadav from Gurgaon, and Krishanpal Gurjar from Faridabad. BJP has fielded Raghvendra from Shimoga and V Sommana from Tumkur in Karnataka.In Madhya Pradesh, the BJP has fielded Vivek 'Bunty' Sahu from the Chhindwara seat where he will face Congress leader Nakul Nath. Shankar Lalwani will contest from Indore. In Maharashtra, Anup Dhotre will fight the polls from the Akola seat on the BJP ticket, and Kapil Moreshwar Patil from Bhiwandi. In Telangana, Godam Nagesh will contest from Adilabad, DK Aruna from Mahbubnagar, and Saida Reddy will contest from Nalgonda. From Tripura East, Maharani Kriti Singh Debbarma will contest on BJP ticket. Earlier, the Bharatiya Janata Party released its first list of 195 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi again. Meanwhile, Congress has so far announced names for 82 Lok Sabha seats.The BJP-led National Democratic (NDA) won a total of 303 seats, leaving the grand-old party behind at 52 seats.The Lok Sabha polls are slated to be held in April-May this year. (ANI)

We will create history: BJP MP Shankar Lalwani on his candidature from Indore in LS polls

We will create history: BJP MP Shankar Lalwani on his candidature from Indore in LS polls After being picked by the Bharatiya Janata Party as its candidate from Indore for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, MP Shankar Lalwani expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I want to thank PM Modi and the central and the state leadership for giving me this opportunity again. We will create a history in Indore, he told ANI. Shankar Lalwani was elected to the 17th Lok Sabha in the 2019 General Elections from Indore. He has been given another chance by the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Meanwhile, the BJP released the second list of Lok Sabha polls on Wednesday, consisting of 72 candidates, including three former Chief Ministers Manohar Lal Khattar, Trivendra Singh Rawat, Basvaraj Bommai as well as four Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Anurag Thakur, and Piyush Goyal, Pralhad Joshi. The BJP has fielded former Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for the Karnal Lok Sabha seat. Manohar Lal Khattar had earlier resigned from the position of Haryana Chief Minister on Tuesday. In Madhya Pradesh, the BJP has fielded Vivek 'Bunty' Sahu from the Chhindwara seat where he will face Congress leader Nakul Nath. Shankar Lalwani will contest from Indore. In the second list, the BJP has announced the names of candidates for seven Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat. In Gujarat, the party has fielded Hashmukhbhai Somabhai Patel from Ahmedabad East, Dhawal Patel from Valsad, Mukeshbhai Chandrakant Dalal from Surat, Ranjanben Dhananjay Bhatt from Vadodara, Nimuben Bambhania from Bhavnagar, Bhikhaji Dudhaji Thakor from Sabarkantha and Jashubhai Bhilubhai Rathwa from Chhota Udaipur. Six names have been announced from Haryana. Banto Kataria from Ambala, Ashok Tanwar from Sirsa, Chaudhary Dharambir Singh from Bhiwani-Mahendargah, Rao Inderjit Singh Yadav from Gurgaon, and Krishanpal Gurjar from Faridabad. Meanwhile, Congress has so far announced names for 82 Lok Sabha seats. (ANI) In 2019, the BJP-led National Democratic (NDA) won a total of 303 seats, leaving the grand-old party behind at 52 seats. The Lok Sabha polls are slated to be held in April-May this year. (ANI)

Govt deliberately keeping migrants out of electoral process: KSS

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 13: Kashmir Sewak Samaj (KSS) Faridabad, Haryana today alleged that the Government like previous years is deliberately keeping Kashmiri migrants out of electoral process and debarring them to exercise their franchise. In a statement issued here, today, KSS vice president, Kashi Akhoon said thousands of Kashmiri migrants feel cheated as Government seems not serious to extend the facility of PMJAY and provide voter Identity Cards to migrants living in various parts of India outside Jammu [] The post Govt deliberately keeping migrants out of electoral process: KSS appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, ex-CM Khattar in BJP's second list of 72 candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, ex-CM Khattar in BJP's second list of 72 candidates for Lok Sabha polls Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal and Anurag Singh Thakur, and three former chief ministers, including Haryana's Manohar Lal Khattar, figured in the BJP's second list of 72 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections announced on Wednesday. The ruling party dropped former Union ministers Sadananda Gowda and Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' from their seats. Khattar and Goyal will be making their Lok Sabha poll debut from Karnal in Haryana and Mumbai North respectively. Former Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai will contest from Haveri and former Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat from Haridwar. BJP chief spokesperson Anil Baluni will also be fighting his first Lok Sabha poll as the BJP fielded him from Garhwal, replacing former Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat. Gadkari and Thakur will seek re-election from Nagpur in Maharashtra and Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh respectively. In the Beed constituency in Maharashtra, Pankaja Munde has replaced her sister and incumbent MP Pritam Munde. With the second list, the BJP has announced the names of 265 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections due in April-May. On March 2, the party released its first list of candidates for 195 Lok Sabha seats, but two of them -- Bhojpuri singer-actor Pawan Singh and Upendra Rawat -- withdrew after their nominations sparked controversies. Of the 72 seats for which the party announced its candidates on Wednesday, 20 each were from Maharashtra and Karnataka, seven from Gujarat, six each from Haryana and Telangana, five from Madhya Pradesh, two each from Delhi, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, and one each from Tripura, and Dadar & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. The BJP's second list includes 10 women candidates. In Delhi, the BJP has fielded two new candidates -- Harsh Malhotra from East Delhi and Yogendra Chandolia from North West Delhi -- dropping the party's sitting MPs Gautam Gambhir and Hans Raj Hans. With this, the BJP has named candidates for all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi, dropping six incumbents. Tejasvi Surya, the BJP youth wing president, will contest again from Bangalore South while Union minister Shobha Karandlaje has been shifted from her Udupi Chikmagalur seat to Bangalore North, represented by former Union minister and Karnataka chief minister Gowda in the outgoing Lok Sabha. Yaduveer Krishnadatta Wadiyar of the erstwhile Mysore royal family replaces Pratap Simha, who was recently in a row for recommending passes to two persons who breached Parliament's security, as the BJP candidate in the Mysore seat. Former Karnataka BJP president Nalin Kumar Kateel has been dropped from Dakshina Kannada in favour of Brijesh Chowta, who has served in the Army. In Karnataka, Union minister Pralhad Joshi will fight from Dharwad while former chief minister BS Yediyurappa's son B Y Raghwendra will contest from Shimoga again. Union minister Darshana Jardosh has been dropped from her Surat seat, with the BJP repeating only two of the seven incumbent MPs from Gujarat in the second list. Several Telangana leaders who quit other parties, mainly BRS, figure in the BJP's second list. In the Tripura East seat, the BJP fielded Maharani Kriti Singh Debbarma, sister of Pradyot Debbarma, the Tipra Motha chief and a scion of the erstwhile Tripura royal family. Union minister Bharati Pravin Pawar will join the fray from Maharashtra's Dindori Lok Sabha seat again. Ashok Tanwar, who recently joined the BJP after having a stint with several other parties including the Congress, TMC and the Aam Aadmi Party, replaces sitting MP Sunita Duggal in Sirsa in Haryana, while Union ministers Rao Inderjit Singh and Krishan Pal Gurjar will seek re-election from Gurgaon and Faridabad respectively. In the first list, the ruling party had announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi would contest from Varanasi for a third time. It had also named 34 Union ministers, including heavyweights like Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh from their current Gandhinagar and Lucknow seats respectively, in the first list. Two former chief ministers -- Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Biplab Kumar Deb -- also figured in the first list which did not have many surprise omissions.

Faridabad-based Bangladeshi human organ trafficker nabbed in Bengal

Kolkata, March 12 (IANS) In what is being considered a major success by investigating agencies, the Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended a Bangladeshi human organ trafficker while he was attempting to cross over to India in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. The man had been involved in organ trafficking at several private hospitals in and []

Heart Disease in Women- Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms

Heart disease in women often presents differently than in men, making recognition crucial. Symptoms may include chest pain, pressure, or discomfort, but women may also experience atypical signs like shortness of breath, nausea, fatigue, or back pain. Ignoring these symptoms can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment. In this video, Dr. Vivek Chaturvedi, HoD, Adult Cardiology, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad explains the symptoms of heart diseases seen in women.

Time has come to get rid of BJP-JJP govt in Haryana: Bhupinder Singh Hooda

Faridabad, March 10 (IANS) Haryana Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Sunday said the time has come to get rid of the BJP-JJP government with the power of vote. The law and order situation is very bad. People themselves are victims and are facing problems. Not a day passes when there is []

Faridabad docs ace 'bloodless' liver transplants in 2 young girls

(#Women'sDay) Healthy Skin, Healthy You: Skincare Tips and Tricks for Every Woman

Healthy skin for women involves a balanced skincare routine comprising cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection. Prioritize hydrating products with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and antioxidants to nourish and protect the skin. Regular exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells, promoting cell turnover and a radiant complexion. In this video, Dr. Sachin Gupta, Consultant, Dermatology, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad shares valuable skin care tips for women.

Teen shooter accidentally fires at physio; injury leads to emergency surgery

New Delhi, Mar 7: Accidental firing by a teenaged shooter left a physiotherapist with a broken jaw that required an emergency surgery to dislodge the pellet during an tournament in Chennai, making it the third serious breach of safety norms in Indian shooting this year. After a shooter lost his thumb while filling the cylinder of his pistol in Faridabad recently and a rifle exponent pointed her gun towards the spectators gallery during the Nationals here, a shooter from Bengal [] The post Teen shooter accidentally fires at physio; injury leads to emergency surgery appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh speaking after inaugurating 17th Annual International Biocuration Conference (AIBC-2024) at Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabadon Wednesday.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh speaking after inaugurating 17th Annual International Biocuration Conference (AIBC-2024) at Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabadon Wednesday. The post Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh speaking after inaugurating 17th Annual International Biocuration Conference (AIBC-2024) at Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabadon Wednesday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Dr Jitendra Inaugurates International Conference, Emphasises Biomanufacturing For Green Growth

FARIDABAD, Mar 6 : Biomanufacturing and Bio-foundry will drive Indias future bioeconomy and promote Green Growth, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space,Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh while inaugurating the 17th Annual International Biocuration Conference (AIBC-2024) being organised by Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC) at Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), here. After a policy shift under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Biotechnology research and Bio [] The post Dr Jitendra Inaugurates International Conference, Emphasises Biomanufacturing For Green Growth appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Gangster duo's marriage becomes talking point in police circles

Gangster duo's marriage becomes talking point in police circles A scheduled wedding, taking place between two alleged gangsters - Anuradha Choudhary alias 'Madam Minz' from Rajasthan and Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi from Haryana - is being discussed in police circles. The gangster duo is going to tie the nuptial knot on March 12 at Sonipat in Haryana after a courtship of about four years. Sandeep will be out on bail for just six hours for his wedding. The court has granted parole to Sandeep for his marriage. Anuradha is already on bail. Their marriage invitation card also went viral on social media. Anuradha, a closed confidante of slain gangster Anandpal Singh, is facing over half-a-dozen cases related to money laundering, abduction, giving threats and arms Act in Rajasthan and Delhi. Sandeep, who is a close associate of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, is facing over a dozen cases of robbery, murders, attempt to murder, extortions and arms Act in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, according to Delhi police records. An officer said both were arrested by a team of Delhi Police Special Cell from near a dhaba on Yamuna Nagar-Saharanpur highway on July 30, 2021. They were staying together at that point in time. Then, Anuradha was carrying a reward of Rs 10,000 by the Rajasthan Police while Sandeep was carrying a reward of Rs 7 lakh for his arrest, the officer said. The duo's love story began in 2020, when Anuradha met Sandeep in Madhya Pradesh's Indore through a common associate, Vicky Singh, who is also Anandpal's brother, an officer said, adding both were on the run then. According to Sandeep's dossier, he got married to Anuradha in a temple and stayed in a rented accommodation in Indore for a few months. The police said in March, 2021, the duo went to Bihar and stayed there for a few months. In June, they left from Bihar and went to Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. Later, they went to Shirdi in Maharashtra and also visited Mathura in UP. They finally spent a few days in Uttarakhand, Haridwar before getting arrested by Delhi Police, as mentioned in Anuradha's dossier. Another officer said after getting bail, Anuradha would meet Sandeep in jail using legal methods. ''We got to know that Anuradha was taking care of Sandeep's parents in Sonipat,'' he said. The officer said Anuradha got the title 'Minz' from her first husband, Deepak Minz, whom she married in 2007 but parted ways in 2013. The police said Anuradha also pursued MBA before joining banking business. Later, she got involved in money laundering cases and joined hands with Rajasthan's slain gangster Anandpal Singh, who was gunned down in an encounter in Churu in 2017. A resident of village Jathedi in Sonipat, Sandeep was a student of ITI in Sonipat in Haryana. While studying, he fell in bad company, according to his dossier shared by a senior officer of Sonipat police. ''In 2004, he came to Delhi with his associates. On the same day that he visited Delhi, he snatched a mobile phone of one person in Siraspur area. ''He was caught by the police red-handed on the spot and a first case was registered against him at Samaipur Badli police station,'' said the senior police officer. Last year, the Haryana government ordered demolition of his house and shops constructed on the government's 'panchayati' land. ''We had to announce a reward of Rs 7 lakh on his head. At the same time, the Delhi Police imposed MCOCA on him,'' a Haryana police officer said. The police said Sandeep was earlier arrested by Sonipat's CIA (Crime Investigation Agency) and SIT (Special Investigation Team) in February 2017. In 2020, when he was being taken for an appearance in the Faridabad court, some miscreants surrounded the police bus on the Gurugram route and opened fire before freeing him. Sandeep's name hit the limelight after the murder of wrestler Sagar Dhankhar at Delhi's Chhatrasal Stadium in May, 2021. In this case, Olympian Sushil Kumar was arrested for murdering Dhankhar. Sandeep was believed to be a close associate of Dhankhar, the officer said.

Kanpur's Vaibhav Gupta wins Indian Idol 14, takes home Rs 25 lakh prize money and new Maruti Brezza

Mumbai: Kanpur's Vaibhav Gupta emerged as the winner of ' Indian Idol - Season 14' on Sony Entertainment Television. The 14th season of Sony Entertainment Television's prestigious singing reality show, Indian Idol, has been an exceptional one! From the auditions to The Grand Finale, the Top 6 Finalists Kolkata ki Awaaz Shubhadeep Das Chowdhury, Kolkata Ki Shaan Ananya Pal, Faridabad ki Dhadkan Adya Mishra, Kanpur ka Tarana Vaibhav Gupta, Jaipur ka Sur Samrat Piyush Panwar and Bengaluru ki Muskaan Anjana Padmanabhan, have left no stone unturned to mesmerize audiences with their talent. Under the mentorship of Judges Kumar Sanu, Shreya Ghoshal, and Vishal Dadlani, the deserving finalists have successfully honed their skills and rightfully found their spot in the The Grand Finale, which aired on Sunday night. But it was Vaibhav Gupta, from Kanpur, who won the heart of the nation with his phenomenal singing talent and lifted the coveted trophy of Indian Idol Season 14. Vaibhav impressed the judges from the word go with his power packed performance during the audition and garnered praise from notable celebrity guests who graced the show as well. Vaibhav was awarded with a cheque of INR 25 Lakhs from Sony Entertainment Television and commemorating his arduous journey, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., who is the Co-Presenting Sponsor on the show also presented the brand new Hot and Techy Brezza to the winner. Contestants Shubhadeep Das Chowdhury and Piyush Panwar were declared as the first and second runners-up respectively and were bestowed with a trophy and a cheque of INR 5 Lakhs each. Ananya Pal was declared as the 3rd runners-up and was bestowed a cheque of INR 3 Lakhs. Indian Idol has always been a platform that has successfully given India some of its best playback singers, and this season saw many contestants, including Vaibhav, being offered playback singing opportunities. After an intense season filled with multiple auditions, gala rounds, and entertaining performances The Grand Finale was a stellar event that saw Vaibhav Gupta emerge victorious as the next Indian Idol. With a bright future ahead, Vaibhav Gupta is sure to make a mark in the music industry. Vaibhav said, It feels surreal to have won the Indian Idol 14 trophy. Taking forward the legacy of this beloved and prestigious show is a tremendous honor. This journey has been an exhilarating rollercoaster filled with multiple emotions, challenges, and unforgettable moments. I am grateful to every single person who believed in me, be it the judges who guided me with their wisdom, or the incredible team who nurtured my talent and made this dream a reality. But above all, my deepest gratitude goes to the amazing audience whose unwavering support fueled my determination and made me give it my all. Thank you for embracing my journey, for voting for me, for cheering me on, and for making me feel like a true idol. Kumar Sanu said,Indian Idol is a prestigious singing platform that provides a great opportunity to aspiring singers to display their musical ability and turn their dreams into reality. Witnessing the journey of the Top 6 finalists from the audition to the Grand Finale makes me feel proud. Watching Vaibhav lift the trophy gives me immense happiness. From the moment I first witnessed his performance, I recognized his immense potential. I am convinced that each one of these exceptional contestants have a bright future ahead of them, and I extend my best wishes for their continuing success. Shreya Ghoshal said, This season of Indian Idol has been nothing short of exciting! We've had the opportunity of discovering incredible talent and each contestant demonstrated exceptional singing abilities. Right from the audition, Vaibhav has shown versatility and throughout the competition, he has kept surprising us with his performance. Vaibhavs journey on the show has been remarkable, consistent, and inspiring. I truly wish him all the very best and pray he fulfills his dreams! Vishal Dadlani said, This season of Indian Idol has seen an incredible pool of talent. Since the beginning of this season, the show has been setting records. All the participants were exceptional in their own way. The race for the Top 6 has been a magnificent spectacle to see. I'd like to congratulate Vaibhav, the winner of Indian Idol 14. He showed versatility in his vocals, and it has been incredible to witness him perform live. I wish him the best of luck in the future and hope to work with him soon. Personally, I can't wait to see the success that comes his way.

Indian Idol 14 winner Vaibhav Gupta: I plan to open a music studio with the winning amount

Vaibhav Gupta from Kanpur has lifted the Indian Idol 14 trophy. He was fighting for the coveted title along with Adya Mishra from Faridabad, Ananya Pal from Kolkata, Shubhadeep Das Chowdhury from Kolkata, Anjana Padmanabhan from Bangalore, and Piyush Panwar from Rajasthan. ETimes TV got in touch with the winner, who spoke about his journey, experience and more.#indianidol14 #vaibhavgupta #fighter #singing #singer

Khattar asks people to strive for cleaner environment

Khattar asks people to strive for cleaner environment Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday urged the people of the state to make cleanliness an integral part of their lives to ensure good health. Khattar flagged off the Faridabad Half Marathon from the Suraj Kund Mela Ground here and said that it would be organised every year on the first Sunday of October. ''Today's Half Marathon is dedicated to the theme of Swachh Haryana, Swachh Bharat. Cleanliness is an integral part of our lives and it ensures good health,'' Khattar said at the event. The chief minister also interacted with the participants and felicitated the winners of the Half Marathon. According to an official statement, the Half Marathon is a testament to the Haryana government's commitment to promoting health and wellness among its citizens. As part of the Fit India initiative, the event aims to foster a culture of fitness while showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Haryana against the vibrant backdrop of the Suraj Kund Mela, it said.

Tragic Collision on Badarpur Flyover: Three Dead, Four Critically Injured

New Delhi: In the late hours of Saturday night, a tragic accident unfolded on the Badarpur flyover in Delhi, claiming the lives of three individuals and leaving four others critically injured following a collision between a car and a truck. The incident occurred at 12:48 am on the intervening night between Saturday and Sunday, casting a pall of sorrow over those involved and their families. Preliminary investigations into the crash revealed that the seven occupants of the Alto car were returning to Delhi after partaking in a wedding ceremony held in Faridabad. As the vehicle traversed the flyover, it suddenly lost control, careening off its intended path and crashing into a divider with tremendous force. Subsequently, the car collided head-on with a truck approaching from the opposite direction, resulting in severe damage and devastation. Tragically, three individuals, identified as Raj (21), Sanju (38), and Dinesh (22), succumbed to their injuries at the scene of the accident, leaving behind grieving loved ones and shattered dreams. The loss of their lives serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of existence and the unforeseen dangers that can lurk on the roads. Meanwhile, the four survivors of the crash were rushed to the AIIMS Trauma Centre for urgent medical attention. Their condition remains critical, underscoring the gravity of the situation and the imperative need for swift and effective intervention to ensure their recovery. News of the tragic collision reverberated through the community, prompting an outpouring of condolences and support for the bereaved families. The sudden and unexpected nature of the accident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of road safety measures and vigilance while traveling, emphasizing the need for heightened awareness and adherence to traffic regulations. Authorities were alerted to the harrowing incident following a distress call reporting the crash, prompting swift action and response from emergency services personnel. Investigations into the precise circumstances surrounding the collision are ongoing, with authorities committed to uncovering the truth and ensuring accountability for the loss of life and injuries incurred. As the community grapples with the aftermath of this devastating accident, thoughts and prayers are extended to the victims and their families, hoping for strength, healing, and eventual closure in the face of such profound tragedy. Prime Minister Modi to Lead Union Council of Ministers Meeting Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls Rapid Police Rescue: Hyderabad Infant Kidnapping Case Resolved Taiwan Responds Defiantly to Beijing's Criticism, Stresses Democratic Autonomy