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Ranji Trophy: Tushar Deshpandes hat-trick guides Mumbai to dominant opening win
Ranji Trophy: Tushar Deshpande takes a hat-trick and five-wicket haul as Mumbai secures a massive innings and 155-run victory over Chandigarh
Ranji Trophy: Rahul's Batting Trouble Continues; Jadeja Scalps Three Wickets After Century
Emanjot Singh Chahal: India star batter KL Rahul was dismissed for another cheap score for Karnataka as he followed his four-run outing in the first innings with one run in the second against Andhra in a Group B clash in Vijayawada. Meanwhile, another India veteran Ravindra Jadeja backed his century with a three-wicket haul for Saurashtra in the clash against Chhattisgarh in Rajkot in Group B, while Punjab have started to lose the plot in their Group B encounter against Assam. Karnataka are in trouble as they ended the third day at 176/4 and have only a 32-run lead. This could have been worse if not for an unbeaten 81 from Karun Nair, while captain Smaran Ravichandran is also unbeaten on 21. Rahul was earlier dismissed for one, while Mayank Agarwal also managed to score just 18. With one day remaining, Karnataka need some magic for an outright win, or else they can at most manage one point if the match ends in a draw, as they had a first-innings deficit. Andhra will take six points if they win (seven if they win by 10 wickets) or they will take three points if the match is drawn, as they have the first-innings lead after bowling Karnataka out for 274 and putting 418 in reply. Meanwhile, Jadeja followed his 102 from the first innings with 3-40 in the first essay with the ball to bowl Chhattisgarh out for 312. Saurashtra are 45/0 in the second innings at stumps on Day 3 and would fancy three points or a win on the final day. Punjab are seemingly losing the plot in their fixture against Assam in their Group B fixture in New Chandigarh. They ended the third day at 287/5 and trail by 86 more runs. Salil Arora and Emanjot Singh Chahal are unbeaten on 25 and 28, respectively. In Group A, Madhya Pradesh are 151/5 against defending champions Jammu and Kashmir in their second innings as Shubham Sharma went back unbeaten on 51 to help the team take their lead to 227. Puducherry were dismissed for 313 in their first innings against Vidarbha on Day 3 of the clash in Nagpur. Ritesh Gudge (95), Mohit Kale (78) and Nikhil Gangta (54) scored strong fifties, but Parth Rekhade and Aman Mokhade took three wickets each. In reply, Vidarbha are 22/1 at stumps and have a lead of 137 runs. Goa are trailing Baroda by 238 runs after being asked to follow-on as they ended Day 3 at 35/1. They were earlier dismissed for 199. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh defeated Bihar by an innings and 267 runs. In Group C, Delhi trail Bengal by 88 runs after ending the day at 101/3. Bengal had earlier posted 429 on the back of Abishek Porel's 149 and Sudip Gharami's 133. Kerala are in all sorts after ending the third day at 269/6 against Jharkhand in reply to 587, trailing by 318 runs. Maharashtra lead Services in Delhi by 172 runs after ending the third day at 66/5. They had earlier bowled Services out for 227. Odisha ended Day 3 against Gujarat at 119/4 and have a four-run lead, but Gujarat took a 115-run advantage in the first innings. In Group D, Mumbai completed a stellar innings and a 155-run win over Chandigarh at Wankhede, while Rajasthan led Yamil Nadu by 170 runs after ending Day 3 at 81/4. They had a 91-run lead in the first innings. Railways have a 158-run trail against Uttarakhand as they were 34/0 at stumps. They were bowled out for 278 in the first innings, while Uttarakhand made 470. In Group D, Mumbai completed a stellar innings and a 155-run win over Chandigarh at Wankhede, while Rajasthan led Yamil Nadu by 170 runs after ending Day 3 at 81/4. They had a 91-run lead in the first innings. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Weather Update October 14: Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh are likely to experience thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds on Wednesday.
Jasmine Sandlas sets Stage Alight at Chandigarh Concert
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Jasmine Sandlas sets Stage Alight at Chandigarh Concert Jasmine Sandlas performs at a sold-out Chandigarh concert as part of her Dream Girl India Tour, bringing Punjabi music to fans in Mohali. The post Jasmine Sandlas sets Stage Alight at Chandigarh Concert appeared first on DESIblitz .
Ranji Trophy: Siraj Leads Hyderabad To Victory; UP, Mumbai Also Win Big
Ranji Trophy Elite Division: India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj led Hyderabad to a strong performance and a huge win over Tripura in the opening Group B encounter in the Ranji Trophy, while Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai also bagged big wins inside three days of their fixtures. Siraj was named captain of Hyderabad for the first two matches and helped the team register a stellar innings and a 40-run win at the Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad. Siraj struck twice in the second innings, while left-arm spinner Tanay Thyagarajan picked up a six-wicket haul to bowl Tripura out for 120. Ruthik Yadav Mende and Abhirath Reddy also picked up a wicket each. Tanay turned out to be the star of the match with the ball as he took a match haul of nine wickets, having taken three in the first innings too. Fellow left-arm spinner Aniketh Reddy picked a five-wicket haul in the first innings as Tripura were bowled out for 134 in the first innings after opting to bat first. Hyderabad batters did well enough in reply, with contributions coming from the top and then from the lower middle-order. Opener Tanmay Agarwal scored 54, while the other opener Abhirath made 32. No.3 Gahlaut Rahul Singh (5), Pragnay Reddy (0) and Kodimela Himateja (18) were removed early, but the lower order stood up. No.6 Ruthik made 61 from 150 balls, while No.7 Rahul Radesh scored 40 from 119 deliveries, as Chama V Milind made 40 from 55 to power the team to 294, which proved to be enough. UP and Mumbai also won big. Aryan Juyal-led UP defeated Bihar in their Group A clash at the Rajgir International Cricket Stadium by an innings and 267 runs as Bihar could not do much with the 540 UP had made in the first innings. Madhav Kaushik (150) and Rinku Singh (112) had scored strong centuries, while Aaradhya Yadav (84) and Zeeshan Ansari (58) hit half centuries. Sakibul Gani's Bihar were bowled out for 141 in reply, as opener Mangal Mahrour top-scored with just 25. Kartik Yadav and Karan Sharma shared eight wickets, as both took four each. UP asked Bihar to follow on, and the hosts could not do much in the second innings too. Zeeshan Ansari picked up a four-wicket haul, while Karan and Kartik scalped three and two more, respectively, to bowl Bihar out for 132 in a huge win for UP. Mumbai also made light work of Chandigarh in their Group D fixture at the Wankhede Stadium with an innings and 155-run win. Mumbai needed to bat only once and piled up 429 in the first innings after contributions flowed from several spheres. Captain Siddhesh Lad scored 86, while Musheer Khan (65), Tanush Kotian (58) and Mohit Avasthi (56) also scored half centuries. For Chandigarh, Raj Bawa and Rohit Dhanda scalped four-wicket hauls each. Tushar Deshpande starred with the ball for Mumbai as he picked up a hat-trick and followed it with a five-wicket haul to help Mumbai bowl Chandigarh out for just 78. The visitors were asked to follow on, and while they put up a fight, they were bowled out for 196, with Shams Mulani and Tanish Kotian picking up three wickets each and Tushar scalping two more. Captain Siddhesh Lad scored 86, while Musheer Khan (65), Tanush Kotian (58) and Mohit Avasthi (56) also scored half centuries. For Chandigarh, Raj Bawa and Rohit Dhanda scalped four-wicket hauls each. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
BJP criticises Punjab govt over murder of anti-drug activist by medical store owner
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 13 (IANS) Punjab BJP President, Kewal Singh Dhillon, on Tuesday slammed the Bhagwant Mann government over the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa town, by a medical store owner. According to a preliminary report, a medical store owner allegedly opened fire on the activist following tensions over his anti-drug activities. Jhota, who was associated with an anti-drug task force, had been actively campaigning against drug trafficking and the alleged sale of addictive substances. He had reportedly confronted individuals suspected of selling drugs and mobilised local communities to oppose the menace. Referring to the incident, Dhillon said Chief Minister Mann had failed to govern Punjab and should resign from his post immediately. He said law and order in the state had deteriorated during Manns tenure, while the drug problem had spiralled out of control. Dhillon demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible for Parvinder Singh Jhotas murder. He questioned what was happening in Punjab, where murders were taking place almost every day and people raising their voices against drugs were being shot dead in broad daylight. This clearly reflected the alarming state of law and order in the state, he said in a statement. Dhillon said Jhota had been raising his voice to save Punjabs youth from drugs. His mission was to help young people escape the trap of addiction, but this did not go down well with drug traffickers. He questioned who would take responsibility for the safety of ordinary citizens if those fighting against drugs were not safe. Referring to a similar incident involving Gulzar Singh in the past, the state BJP chief said the steadily deteriorating situation in Punjab was creating fear among the people. Dhillon alleged that drugs were being sold openly in Punjab and that the Aam Aadmi Party government had completely failed to curb the menace. He said people who raised their voices against the drug trade were being forced to pay with their lives. This situation raised serious questions about the state governments functioning, he added. Dhillon said fear of the law had disappeared among criminals. He described the present government as the most incompetent government in Punjabs history.
Mhatre suffers Grade 4 right hamstring tear, expected to be out for a month
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Mumbai Begin Ranji Campaign With Big Win Over Chandigarh
Mumbai secured a dominant innings and 155-run victory over Chandigarh in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D opener, earning a bonus point. Strong performances from bowlers Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian, coupled with a substantial first-innings total of 429, led to Chandigarh being dismissed twice for low scores.
CHANDIGARH, Oct 13: The killing of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota in Mansa has triggered a political storm in Punjab, with opposition leaders accusing the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of failing to maintain law and order and effectively tackle the drug menace. Jhota, who was known for his campaign against drugs in [] The post Killing Of Anti-Drug Activist Parminder Jhota In Punjab Ignites Political Firestorm, Oppn Alleges Failure Of Mann Govt appeared first on Northlines .
Punjab Police Bust Five Drug, Arms Supply Modules; 10 Arrested
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NHM Chandigarh Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
National Health Mission Chandigarh (NHM Chandigarh) is conducting a Walk-in Interview for 3 vacancies, including Medical Officer-MCH under NHM and Medical Officer/GDMO under Pmabhim posts. Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can attend the interview on 21 October 2026. Candidates should report at 9:30 AM.
Caught on cam: Punjab anti-drug activist shot dead after confronting chemist over alleged drug sales
Ranji Trophy: Hat-trick hero Deshpandes high five leaves Chandigarh low
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8th Pay Commission: 5 latest developments central government employees and pensioners should know
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Mumbais Tushar Deshpande Shines with Hat-Trick, Forces Chandigarh into Follow-On in Ranji Trophy
Tushar Deshpandes hat-trick leads Mumbai to a commanding position against Chandigarh in the Ranji Trophy match. Mumbais Tushar Deshpande Shines with Hat-Trick, Forces Chandigarh into Follow-On in Ranji Trophy
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Ravindra Jadeja Slams Century, Ex-CSK Star Tushar Deshpande Bags Hattrick In Ranji Trophy
Pacer Tushar Deshpande took a hat-trick and a five-wicket haul as Chandigarh were bundled out for 78 by Mumbai on Day Two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.
Ranji Trophy: Deshpande's Hat-trick Wrecks Chandigarh, Jadeja Slams Century For Saurashtra
Ranji Trophy Elite Division: Mumbai pacer Tushar Deshpande took a hat-trick and a five-wicket haul as Chandigarh were bundled out for 78 on Day Two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. Deshpande tore through the top order to pick 5-17, and Mohit Avasthi backed him with figures of 3-9. Mumbai, who had made 429 on the back of half-centuries from Tanush Kotian and Avasthi, enforced the follow-on, and Deshpande struck again in the second innings to leave Chandigarh at 0/1. Veteran left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, resuming on 72, scored 102 off 209 balls with seven fours as Saurashtra, who began the day on 308/4, were bowled out for 392 in 110.4 overs against Chhattisgarh in an Elite Group B clash at Rajkot. Jadeja fell to his former state-mate Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, who took 2-106 in 25.4 overs. Prerak Mankad went on to make 129 off 150 balls with 15 fours and a six, after starting the day on 92. Dev Aditya Singh was the pick of the Chhattisgarh bowlers with 5-67 in 24 overs, four of them maidens. Chhattisgarh were 122/3 in 55 overs at stumps. Anuj Tiwary was unbeaten on 72 and Mayank Verma on 32, with Ayush Pandey out for 13. Captain Jaydev Unadkat, Chetan Sakariya and Chirag Jani took a wicket each. Elsewhere, in the Elite Group A clash in Nagpur, Vidarbha captain Akshay Wadkar was dismissed two short of a maiden first-class double hundred, and his side finished on 428 against Puducherry after Yash Rathod hit 134 earlier in the day, with the visitors reaching 102/1 at stumps. In Goa, Atit Sheth was bowled for 99 as Baroda declared on 472/8 against Goa, who reached 5/1 at stumps. In Rajgir, Uttar Pradesh were bowled out for 540 against Bihar, with Aaradhya Yadav and Zeeshan Ansari scoring fifties after Madhav Kaushik (150) and Rinku Singh (112) fell. In Kalyani, West Bengal, Sudip Kumar Gharami (122 not out) and Abishek Porel (114 not out) hit centuries each and are unbroken in a 199-run stand as Bengal reached 304/3 against Delhi at Kalyani and have their lead currently at 64 runs. Jharkhand were bowled out for 587 against Kerala in Jamshedpur, with Aditya Singh's 147 and captain Virat Singh's 108 being strong contributions. Assam captain Denish Das (103) and Sibsankar Roy (143) also hit tons against Punjab in New Chandigarh, and Assam were bowled out for 373. For Punjab, veteran pacer Umesh Yadav took 5-70. In Ahmedabad, Gujarat's Vedant Trivedi (94 not out) and Aarya Desai (94) responded strongly to Baroda's 324 and took the hosts to 205/2 at stumps. In Vijayawada, SV Rahul, two days after turning 19, made a hundred on his first-class debut and shared a 202-run stand with wicketkeeper Revanth Reddy (97) that gave Andhra a 57-run lead over Karnataka, after ending day two at 331/6. Akash Vasisht's unbeaten 113 revived Himachal Pradesh, who had been 119/7, against Haryana and took them to 253. In reply, Haryana reached 178/4 in 46 overs and trailed by 75 runs, with Yashvardhan Dalal unbeaten on 69. Narayan Jagadeesan (55) and Pradosh Ranjan Paul (58) put on 104 for Tamil Nadu against Rajasthan, as they reached 167/4 and trailed by 196 runs. Rajasthan had been bowled out for 363, losing five wickets for 16 after Mahipal Lomror hit 66. B. Sai Sudharsan had gone down while fielding, and though he came out to bat, he made just three. Uttarakhand need 18 runs to match Railways' score of 78, with Avneesh Sudha unbeaten on 75. Tripura offspinner Sandip Sarkar took eight wickets in a 41.2-over spell, but Hyderabad still lead by 160 runs and need three wickets to move closer to an innings win. Fast bowler Avesh Khan's three wickets helped Madhya Pradesh bowl out defending champions Jammu and Kashmir for 120 to take a 76-run first-innings lead. But MP ended day twos play in Srinagar at 59/4, and are ahead by 135 runs overall, with fast-bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabis late strikes keeping the hosts in the contest. Uttarakhand need 18 runs to match Railways' score of 78, with Avneesh Sudha unbeaten on 75. Tripura offspinner Sandip Sarkar took eight wickets in a 41.2-over spell, but Hyderabad still lead by 160 runs and need three wickets to move closer to an innings win. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 | Deshpande hat-trick floors Chandigarh as Mumbai takes complete control
Chasing the hosts daunting 429, the visitor gets bowled out for a paltry 78 in just 115 balls; the seamer takes one more wicket in the only over of the second innings
School Education Board listed demands of CJP: Punjab BJP
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 12 (IANS) Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon on Monday said a poster promoting a protest being held in Delhi by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) against Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar was circulated on the official WhatsApp channel of the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB), which has approximately 4.48 lakh followers. He said, in a statement, that the poster also carried a photograph of CJP founder Abhijit Deepke. The circulation of this poster has raised serious questions about the functioning of the Education Department. Therefore, the Punjab Education Minister, the Chief Minister of Punjab, and the National Convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party must answer for this incident, he said. Dhillon said the poster listed four political demands. The first demand was to halt all upcoming elections and restore the electoral rolls of January 2025. The second called for repealing the 2023 law concerning the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and enacting a new law. The third demand was the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The fourth called for an immediate halt to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and the formation of an inquiry committee. He questioned the Education Minister, asking which academic syllabus included such information. Questioning the government, the state BJP President asked what protests against the Election Commission and demands to halt elections had to do with school education. He also asked who had authorised the circulation of this poster on the Education Departments official WhatsApp channel. Seeking answers from the Education Minister, Dhillon questioned who had directed the misuse of government resources. He asked why a trusted platform used by lakhs of students and teachers was being misused to promote a political agenda. He further questioned whether election-related politics would now be taught in the Education Department. He asked whether anyone was monitoring the channel and how the poster had reached 4.48 lakh people without any scrutiny or verification, and demanded an impartial investigation into the matter. Dhillon said the official channel is intended to disseminate departmental circulars, holiday notifications, and official information related to admissions and examinations to students, teachers and parents.
Punjab: SIR of electoral rolls over; voters increased to 2.01 crore
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 12 (IANS) With the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls over, the electorates in Punjab increased from 1.93 crore to 2.01 crore, a net increase of 3.64 per cent, Chief Electoral Officer Anindita Mitra said on Monday. In the final roll, the total electors, 201,00,727, comprised 103,76,026 men, 97,24,195 women, and 506 third genders. The final roll of the Special Summary Revision relating to service voters, with October 1 as the qualifying date, was published on Monday. Polling station rationalisation was carried out across all districts, increasing the number of polling stations from 24,453 to 25,332 to enhance voter accessibility, she said. A month-long SVEEP (Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation) plan was implemented using multichannel outreach. Key initiatives included the symbolic launch of SIR 2026 on June 23, where over 2,000 youth formed a human chain, SMS alerts on key dates, radio jingles, audio messages through e-rickshaws, and block-level officer (BLO) field announcements. Electoral Literacy Clubs engaged citizens through poster-making, debates, seminars, and rangoli competitions, while IEC material was displayed at banks. Social media campaigns featured SVEEP icons and eminent personalities. Special camps were also held in colleges and schools across Punjab to enrol young voters. She said the Special Intensive Revision was completed in Punjab in a smooth, transparent, and time-bound manner, in accordance with the directions of the Election Commission of India. The completion reflected the coordinated efforts of election machinery, the cooperation of electors, and the active participation of all stakeholders. The CEO urged eligible people who, for any reason, could not be included in the final electoral roll after its publication, or new electors seeking enrolment, to apply online through the ECINET App or offline through their respective BLO by filling out Form 6.
Ranji Trophy: Tushar Deshpande takes fifer as Mumbai dominate Chandigarh
Tushar Deshpande took 5/17 as Mumbai skittled Chandigarh for 78 after scoring 429, enforcing the follow-on in their Ranji Trophy encounter
Punjab: ED arrests suspended DIG HS Bhullar, gets his custody for 8 days
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 12 (IANS) The ED arrested Harcharan Singh Bhullar, the then Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Ropar Range, Punjab Police, in a money laundering case and got his custody for eight days from a Special Court (PMLA), an official said on Monday. The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Chandigarh Zonal Office-I, arrested Bhullar on October 9, under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with a money laundering investigation arising out of corruption and possession of assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. After Bhullars arrest, the ED produced him before the Special Court (PMLA), Chandigarh, which sent him to ED custody for eight days, the official said in a statement. Earlier in the same case, the ED had arrested Kirshanu Sharda, who acted as a middleman/conduit for Bhullar, on September 18 under the provisions of the PMLA. The ED investigation was initiated on the basis of two FIRs registered by CBI, ACB, Chandigarh, against Bhullar, Kirshanu Sharda and others under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Investigation revealed that Bhullar allegedly demanded Rs 8 lakh in illegal gratification, through Kirshanu Sharda, for extending undue favour in a criminal matter, the ED said. Out of the demanded bribe of Rs 8 lakh, Rs 5 lakh was accepted through Kirshanu Sharda for settling a criminal case and allowing the complainant to continue his business without police interference, the ED said. During searches conducted by the CBI at the residence of Bhullar, cash amounting to Rs 7.37 crore and jewellery valued at Rs 2.32 crore were recovered, besides luxury watches, high-end vehicles, bank deposits and documents relating to extensive immovable properties, the ED said. Searches conducted by the ED under Section 17 of the PMLA resulted in the seizure of cash amounting to Rs 8.35 lakh and freezing of bank accounts having balances of approximately Rs 1.42 crore, said the statement. Investigation has prima facie revealed involvement of Bhullar in the acquisition, possession, concealment and utilisation of suspected proceeds of crime, the ED said.
IGPL 2026: Bhullar, Kochhar and Kapur lead local interest at star-studded India Championship
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) standouts Gaganjeet Bhullar, Karandeep Kochhar and Shiv Kapur will look to carry their recent form into the India Championship, where they will face a star-studded international field at Delhi Golf Club in the USD 4 million event. The trio will be up against some of the biggest names in world golf, including Rory McIlroy, six-time Major champion and two-time defending Masters champion, 2026 PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai and 2026 Open champion Ryan Fox. The field also features Major champions Shane Lowry, Patrick Reed, Justin Rose and Danny Willett, taking the total number of Major winners to seven, with 13 titles between them. The Indian players head into the championship after a productive run on the IGPL circuit. Bhullar and Kochhar finished first and second, respectively, at the Krishna Invitational Hyderabad presented by Krishna Punjab Raptors GC last week, while Kapur secured third place at the RVR Delhi Blue Bulls GC event a week earlier. All three have also produced strong results in recent tournaments, with Bhullar and Kochhar finishing fourth and tied-fifth, respectively, in Delhi, while Kapur was runner-up and Bhullar tied-fourth in Ras Al Khaimah. IGPL CEO Uttam Singh Mundy said the upcoming championship would provide the leagues leading players an opportunity to measure themselves against international opposition. Gaganjeet, Karandeep and Shiv have been among IGPLs standout performers. They now get the chance to test that form against the worlds best, and their years of experience at Delhi Golf Club could be a big advantage. This event will showcase the talent that heads the IGPL field each week in and outside India. We have had a series of events in Africa, the Middle East, and the IGPL Tour will now be travelling in India. But before that, our star players will compete alongside the best in the world, he added. Bhullar, 38, arrives in Delhi after claiming his fifth IGPL title and second of the 2026 season in Hyderabad. He carded rounds of 65, 66 and 65 for a 14-under 196 total, finishing three strokes ahead of Kochhar. I drove the ball really well, which was crucial on such narrow fairways, Bhullar said, reflecting on his Hyderabad victory. Im looking forward to playing across India. I have spent most of my professional career competing on the Asian and European circuits, and the India Championship gives me another opportunity to test myself against a world-class field. A winner of 11 Asian Tour titles, Bhullar remains one of Indias most accomplished international golfers. His most recent Asian Tour victory came at the 2023 Indonesian Masters, where Kochhar finished runner-up. Kochhar, meanwhile, has been building momentum through a series of competitive performances. The Chandigarh golfer produced a final-round 64 in Hyderabad, the lowest score of the day, to finish at 11-under 199. Earlier this year, he placed fourth at the Philippine Golf Championship and tied-fifth at the International Series Japan. He also finished tied-ninth at the IGPL Bharath Classic, co-sanctioned with the Asian Tour. Kochhar won an IGPL event in the UAE late last year and secured his Asian Tour playing status with victory at the Red Sea Open on the Asian Development Tour in Egypt in 2025. Kapur, 44, brings experience and familiarity with the host venue. A former Asian Games individual gold medallist in 2002 and a three-time Asian Tour winner, he claimed the Volvo Masters of Asia in 2005 before winning the Yeangder Heritage and Panasonic Open India in 2017. The latter victory came at Delhi Golf Club, where his knowledge of the course could prove valuable. Kapur has also been working on his fitness at a training camp in Thailand. His recent form includes a course-record-equalling 10-under 62 in the opening round of the IGPL Invitational in Ras Al Khaimah in September, underlining his ability to produce low scores. With the India Championship bringing elite international competition to home soil, Bhullar will seek to extend his winning run, Kochhar will aim to build on his growing consistency, and Kapur will look to make his experience at Delhi Golf Club count. The challenge will be formidable, but the trios recent performances offer India a strong local interest in a field packed with major champions and established international contenders.
Chandigarh Administration Executive Engineer Recruitment 2026
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SC declines to stay CBI probe into corruption allegations linked to Punjab CMs OSD
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) FIR registered over corruption allegations involving Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Rajvir Ghuman and others, while directing that no coercive steps be taken in the matter. A Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Prasanna B. Varale issued notice on the Punjab government's plea challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order directing the CBI to register a case and investigate the allegations. However, the apex court declined to stay the FIR and observed that the state government must cooperate with the investigation. The Punjab government has challenged the High Court's October 5 order directing the CBI to take over the investigation into allegations of corruption arising from three letters written by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav. The High Court had directed the CBI to register a case and submit a status report within two months, besides asking the Punjab government and police to extend full cooperation to the Central investigating agency. The ED had claimed that Ghuman and his associates, Nitin Gohal and Bir Devinder, were interfering in administrative transfers and postings as well as government tenders, and had called for the registration of an FIR. After the Punjab Police did not register an FIR on the basis of the ED's communications, advocate Nikhil Saraf approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court through a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking an independent probe by the CBI. The petition alleged that the communications contained serious allegations concerning persons linked to the Punjab Chief Minister's Office and sought a fair investigation free from the influence of the Punjab Police and Punjab Vigilance. The CBI has already registered an FIR in the matter and initiated an investigation pursuant to the High Court's directions. The Central agency also conducted searches at eight locations across Chandigarh and Punjab, including the Chief Minister's camp office in Chandigarh and premises linked to Ghuman in Sangrur and Mohali. Ghuman and other associates were subsequently summoned to appear before the CBI's Chandigarh office in connection with the probe. The matter was earlier listed before a Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu. On October 9, Justice Nagu recused himself from hearing the Punjab government's plea, following which the matter was placed before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant for the constitution of a fresh Bench.
Mumbai struggle on Day 1 of Ranji Trophy match; Suryakumar departs early
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney has expressed gratitude to Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh for agreeing to reschedule his Delhi concert. The concert which was originally scheduled for November 1, coincided with the anniversary of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and has now been rescheduled to October 30. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) Vikramjit Singh Sahney thanked Diljit for respecting the sentiments of the victims and their families, who continue to remember the tragic events of 1984. Heartfelt thanks to @diljitdosanjh for graciously accepting our request not to perform in Delhi on November 1, coinciding with the anniversary of the tragic 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Concert is now rescheduled to 30th oct, he wrote. He added, Daljit is a true son of Punjab, a proud turbaned global icon, and an inspiration to millions who look up to him. His sensitivity towards the sentiments of the victims and their families reflects the responsibility and compassion that come with your stature. May he continues to make Punjab and India proud, he wrote. The development comes after Vikramjit Singh Sahney appealed to Diljit and his team to reschedule the Delhi leg of his Aura Tour, which was scheduled to begin on November 1 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The MP had urged the singer to honour the memory of the victims of the 1984 violence, further stressing that the date remained deeply painful for thousands of affected families. In his earlier appeal, Vikramjit Singh Sahney had written, Diljit bhaji, you are Punjab's pride and India's voice to the world. But 1st November is the anniversary of the 1984 Sikh genocide in Delhi. For thousands of families, those days are still full of grief. He further had urged the singer to move the concert to another date, adding, Please ask your team to move the Delhi show at JLN Stadium scheduled for 1st Nov to another date. Honour the memory, then celebrate the music. #1984SikhGenocide @diljitdosanjh @hskalka @hsphoolka @mssirsa @LiveNation. For the uninitiated, Diljit's Aura Tour was scheduled to commence in Delhi before moving to Indore, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Lucknow and Chandigarh. The Aura World Tour brings together the music, energy and spectacle that define Dosanjh's live performances, and further showcasing the scale of his international shows into a stadium experience for Indian audiences.
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