SC issues notice to Bhagwant Mann on plea against quashing of rioting case
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. This notice follows an appeal filed by the Chandigarh administration. The appeal challenges a High Court decision to quash a rioting case. A bench headed by the Chief Justice will examine the matter. The court is seeking a response from Chief Minister Mann.
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2020 rioting case: Supreme Court seeks response of Punjab CM, AAP leaders on Chandigarh's plea
A Bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana issued notices to Mr. Mann and other Aam Aadmi Party leaders on 2020 rioting case
The Supreme Court on Thursday exercised its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to allow an IIT Kharagpur student to transfer to IIT Roorkee, taking note of his ongoing mental health treatment at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. A Bench of Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice R. Mahadevan [] The post Supreme Court invokes Article 142 to permit IIT Kharagpur students transfer to IIT Roorkee on medical grounds appeared first on India Legal .
Panjab University faces student concerns over exposed electrical wires in waterlogged campus areas. Videos show electrical boxes near stagnant rainwater, posing safety risks to pedestrians. These concerns emerged after a research scholar's death due to alleged electrocution. Students demand a comprehensive safety audit and immediate inspection of campus electrical installations. The university must address these hazardous spots and improve campus drainage systems.
Punjab bandh: Sanitation workers protest for regularisation, wage hike across state
Sanitation workers across Punjab observed a bandh on Thursday demanding service regularization and wage enhancements. They also seek action against police officials accused of lathi-charging protesters on July 22. The government has agreed to regularize contract employees and enhance monthly wages significantly. However, certain unresolved issues continue to fuel the ongoing strike since July 8. Political parties and various associations have voiced support for the sanitation workers' demands.
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on an appeal filed by the Chandigarh Administration challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court judgment that quashed an FIR against Mann and other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders in connection with a 2020 protest over the hike in electricity tariffs. A [] The post Supreme Court issues notice to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on Chandigarh administrations appeal against quashing of protest FIR appeared first on India Legal .
Chandigarh Court denies bail to Hyderabad man accused of sharing false post on PM Modi
A Chandigarh court has denied bail to Hyderabad-based Hassan Mohiduddin Siddiqui, who was arrested on April 25 for allegedly posting misleading and scandalous content about Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Sonali Singh, in an order dated July 27, held that the allegations against Siddiqui were serious and that his release [] The post Chandigarh Court denies bail to Hyderabad man accused of sharing false post on PM Modi appeared first on India Legal .
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Junior Mens National Hockey Championship: Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttarakhand, and Arunachal Shine
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A young non-proft clun distributes chilled lassi to outdoor workers in Chandigarh
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From Urban Expansion to Regional Growth: The Next Chapter of India's Housing Story
Indias housing market is entering a more mature and geographically balanced phase, with growth being driven not just by the countrys largest metropolitan centres. While Delhi-NCR continues to dominate the luxury segment, the Tier-2 cities are emerging as the next growth frontier, aided by improving infrastructure, rising purchasing power and changing buyer expectations. From Urban Expansion to Regional Growth: The Next Chapter of India's Housing Story Homebuyers are more discerning, with lifestyle, planning and long-term value influencing an increasing number of purchasing decisions. In response to shifting demand, developers are increasing their supply of premium and luxury units. The transition is most visible in Delhi-NCR. According to Cushman & Wakefields Delhi-NCR Residential MarketBeat Q4 2025, the region recorded 14,248 new residential launches during the quarter, up 39% sequentially and nearly 2.5 times year-on-year. Gurugram alone accounted for almost half of these launches, reinforcing its position as the countrys leading luxury residential market. Reflecting this evolution, Kushagra Ansal, Director, Ansal Housing, says, Gurgaon has emerged as one of Indias clearest luxury housing benchmarks because buyer behaviour here has become more confident, more selective and far more long-term in outlook. Todays homebuyer is not just looking at ownership as a transaction, but as a decision tied to lifestyle, capital preservation and future relevance. That shift has strengthened interest from HNIs and other affluent buyers, who now view Gurgaon as a market where convenience, quality of life and strong infrastructure come together in a way few other places can match. What makes the city especially significant is that it is setting a template for premium housing across the country, showing how mature demand, market depth and connectivity can create lasting residential value . The momentum in Gurugram reflects a broader national trend. CBREs India Market Monitor Q4 2025 Residential noted that residential sales and launches both crossed 270,000 units in 2025, while high-end housing overtook the mid-end segment to account for the largest share of residential sales. The sustained demand for premium homes signals that buyers are increasingly prioritising quality and long-term value. The momentum is no longer confined to metropolitan markets. Cities such as Jaipur, Lucknow, Dehradun, Chandigarh and Rishikesh are emerging as the next growth engine for India's housing market, aided by improving infrastructure and rising buyer confidence. Better infrastructure, expanding employment hubs and improved connectivity are accelerating demand across Tier-2 cities, where luxury housing is steadily gaining ground. Umang Jindal, CEO, Homeland Group , says, The luxury housing story in Tier-2 cities is being driven by a fundamental shift in buyer aspirations. Todays buyers are not simply looking for larger homes; they want thoughtfully designed residences that deliver privacy, wellness, convenience and a superior living experience. We are also seeing demand become increasingly end-user led, with entrepreneurs, professionals and business families investing in homes that reflect their lifestyle rather than purely investment considerations. As infrastructure and urban ecosystems continue to improve, buyers are becoming more confident about choosing premium developments outside traditional metropolitan markets. Luxury is no longer defined by location aloneit is defined by the quality of the product, the strength of the community and the long-term value that a well-planned development can offer . Tejpreet Singh Gill, MD, GILLCO Group, says, " One of the most significant shifts we're witnessing today is the growing confidence that homebuyers and investors are placing in India's Tier-2 cities. Improved infrastructure, better connectivity and expanding economic opportunities are enabling these markets to build their own momentum while complementing established centres like Delhi-NCR. What stands out even more is the growing sophistication of homebuyers, who are making more considered choices and placing equal importance on quality, connectivity and long-term value, regardless of where they buy. This evolution is creating a more balanced housing landscape, where cities that combine economic opportunity with a high quality of life are emerging as enduring centres of residential growth ." The numbers reinforce this shift. According to PropEquitys Tier II Cities: Residential Overview, housing sales across the top 15 Tier-2 cities reached INR 40,443 crore in Q1 2025, up 6% year-on-year, while developers launched nearly 2.43 lakh residential plots between 2022 and May 2025. Higher-ticket homes priced above INR 1 crore also continued to gain traction, reflecting rising buyer confidence. As expectations evolve, developers are adapting their projects to match changing preferences, placing greater emphasis on planning, amenities and integrated communities. Reflecting this trend, Harvinder Singh Sikka, Chairman, Sikka Group , says, The biggest shift we are witnessing is in what homebuyers expect from residential developments. Buyers today are looking beyond square footage and pricing to evaluate design, amenities, community living and long-term value. This evolution is encouraging developers to create projects that offer better planning, integrated lifestyles and higher-quality infrastructure. Whether in metropolitan markets or emerging cities, the focus has clearly moved towards homes that enhance everyday living while retaining strong investment potential. As aspirations continue to rise, premium features that were once limited to luxury developments are becoming increasingly important across a wider range of housing segments. This marks a fundamental shift in how residential projects are being planned and delivered . The result is a broader premium housing market, where luxury is steadily expanding beyond Indias largest cities as incomes rise and urban ecosystems mature. Commenting on this trend, Sanchit Jain, Director, Sarvottam India, says, Tier-2 cities are becoming far more relevant in the luxury housing conversation because the buyer profile itself is changing. We are seeing a clear rise in purchasing power, stronger interest from end-users and investors, and a greater willingness to invest in homes that deliver long-term value. Luxury demand is no longer confined to the metros; it is steadily spreading into markets where planning, livability and future appreciation align with buyer aspirations. This reflects a more mature mindset, where people are not simply buying a house, but choosing a location and product that can hold value over time. For developers, that makes the market more compelling because it rewards quality, thoughtful design and a sharper understanding of what todays buyers want . Indias housing market is no longer defined by a single growth centre. As premium demand spreads beyond Delhi-NCR and Tier-2 cities continue to mature, the next phase of residential growth will be driven by stronger fundamentals, evolving aspirations and higher-quality development.
Who Is Saransh Jain? The 33-Year-Old Spinner Who Earned India Test Call-Up
Saransh Jain' s maiden Test call-up for India's upcoming two-match series in Sri Lanka may have surprised many, but not those who have closely followed the 33-year-old off-spinner's journey from Indore. For coaches, teammates and domestic cricket observers, his selection is the culmination of years of perseverance, consistent performances and a relentless commitment to perfecting his craft in red-ball cricket. Jain, who bats left-handed and has been a regular in India A team, has made 2223 runs and picked 188 wickets in 54 first-class outings. Having debuted in the Ranji Trophy back in 2014, he spent years on the periphery before having a breakthrough time in 2022, bagging 13 wickets and hitting a crucial knockout fifty to drive Madhya Pradesh to a historic maiden title. But it was the 2025/26 season that truly kicked the door down: 518 runs at 57.55 alongside 30 wickets at 20.43, hot on the heels of a Player-of-the-Series run for Central Zone (16 wickets and two fifties in just two Duleep Trophy matches). He was a net bowler when India faced Afghanistan in New Chandigarh; now, he got his way into the Indian Test squad. For former BCCI secretary and national selector Sanjay Jagdale, the news brought unreserved delight for a player he calls a very low-profile and very hard-working boy. He has been a very consistent performer for MP - constantly improving, working very hard on his fitness and other things also. He literally forced his entry into the Indian team, although it is a bit late. But even then, he has been very consistent. It is not one or two seasons - if you look back, every year after year, he has been very consistent with both bat and ball, he told IANS. Jagdale recalled even at the junior level, Jains heart was in excelling in the longer format. As I said earlier, he kept on improving. The best thing is, he was not targeting white-ball only, although he is good at both things. But he is a very good red-ball player and there is no doubt about it - both with ball and bat. Jagdale added Jain can bowl on any type of wicket and expects him to settle down quickly in the Test team. Very accurate, very terrific self-belief and he has a lot of variations. He has constantly improved a lot as a bowler. He reads the situation very well and adapts according to it quickly, and that is his strength. Sunil Dholpure, MP men's Under-19 head coach, grew up with Jain at Vijay Club in Indore, where his father, Subodh Jain, who himself played for Madhya Pradesh as an off-spinner, coached them. The club is on the verge of having its second player to play Tests for India after Rajat Patidar featured in the home series against England in 2024. Apart from Subodh, coaches Sunil Dholpure and Amal Kokje, who played for India U17 and U19 teams, gave all trainees guidelines to succeed in the game. His father gets more credit for what he has done for Saransh. He didn't pay much attention to Saransh because his focus was on his elder brother, Sunny, who later left the sport for studies. Saransh was chulbula (cheerful) and thoda masti (a bit of fun) type. He didn't pay much attention and wasn't sincere initially. But there was a different thing about him - as he grew up, he became sincere. He started paying attention to cricket and became a good all-rounder, he said to IANS. Subodhs sacrifices behind that transformation were significant too. When his father started coaching, the club rose to be at the top of the Indore division. We worked so hard to get there. His father had a car and he would drive both boys to the club. He received a lot of notices from the job he had in the bank, but he was so interested in cricket that he used to coach us instead of going to work. When space at the ground wasn't enough, Subodh converted their rooftop at home into a mini ground. To give Saransh more practice time, he constructed a pitch on his rooftop at home. He had a jaali covering the roof and Saransh used to practice on it. As a young boy, he was very fond of cricket. So his father used to cover the roof with a net and Saransh used to do a lot of batting and bowling there. He used to do a lot of individual work. He used to come to the ground less, but would do regular practice at the rooftop nets. Dholpure also singled out current MP head coach Chandrakant Pandit's role in Jain's rise from 2022. Since the time he has come here, hes been honest, exhibited a long-term vision and very transparent in knowing that this player can do well. I feel Saransh didn't get so many chances that he has got now and under Chandrakant Pandit sir, he played so many games that I feel he also deserves some credit in getting him into the Test team. Given Sri Lanka's left-handed heavy batting order, Dholpure, who made Jain the captain of Jabalpur Lions franchise when they won the MPL T20 league for the first time, backed him to make an immediate impact if picked for the first Test starting on August 15. I feel that 99 percent Saransh will play well on his debut. There is no off-break bowler who can bowl like him right now in red-ball cricket. There isn't any step in cricket where Saransh hasn't come on top of it or struggled to get out of it. Whether it is local cricket, division cricket, district cricket, U19, U23, India A and Ranji Trophy, Saransh has gone through all of it. Hes down to earth and has worked hard from the bottom to rise to the top of the table. When Pandit, the former India wicketkeeper-batter, joined the MP set-up in 2020, he found Jain in and out of the playing eleven. Its evident from him playing only eight Ranji Trophy games from 2014 to 2019, with fellow off-spin bowling all-rounder Jalaj Saxena being the lead spinner. I thought that he's got some different ability as a genuine off-spinner who can bat, Pandit said to IANS, adding that backing that judgment meant dropping a more experienced bowler a little harsh call - to make room for him. What impressed Pandit was not just skill, but curiosity. He's a very good student of the game and the reason behind it is I have always seen him during the games, he wants to know why this field setting has been done. He will try and find out from me. Early on, Jain confided in Pandit about his own anxieties on his place in the side. He obviously said to me, 'Sir, I've not been getting enough opportunities and I'm not so confident because I don't know what next game I'm going to play or not.' So, obviously that security, I had to give him. That security led to one of Jain's more unusual trademarks - bowling round the wicket from his very first ball, something Pandit suggested and he initially resisted. With the high-arm action, he has a very good rotation on the ball. So, with that rotation, the ball gets drifted away from the batters. Also, it dips down in front of the batters and I remember after seeing this kind of his skill, I suggested that he bowl from round the wicket. He said, 'If I bowl from round the wicket, I will not get lbw.' I reply, 'That is not the only way for getting a wicket. You can get the batsman out via caught behind, bowled, lbw, or caught at short leg, silly point and slip. Now, today, if you see, most of the off-spinners try to imitate him in coming round the wicket. The drift he gets is because he's got a good rotation on the ball and is not a flat trajectory bowler - he likes to give air to the ball. Pandit was also unwilling to box Jain in as a bowler who can only be good in dismissing left-handed batters. I'm sure that not only left-hander, but he can bowl well against right-handers as well. He's got a good outgoing ball as well and that helps in getting the best out of him. He told me two years back that, I would not like to be a net bowler for anyone in the IPL. He added that I want to be a part of the Indian Test team. So, that made me very happy when that day he told me this. To play in a red-ball game, it's entirely a different kind of satisfaction because that is why you find players who have hardly played 100 Test matches. Pandit also revealed Jain called him around 10 or 10:30 am, after he was named in the Test squad. I don't want to take credit away from him. It is our duty as a coach to guide him. To get that acceptance level for what he has, is the best part for me. He always communicates with me, whether it is off-season, domestic season going on or even when hes at the CoE. His relation with me is more than a player-coach relationship - it's something else and that maybe is probably due to the kind of confidence and security he got from me. I gave a simple suggestion to him - to carry on what hes been doing in domestic cricket. Like, The way you've been bowling, rather than thinking that you're representing India and probably playing against any other country, focus on your own skills that you have developed. Jain's selection is also down to circumstances too - Washington Sundar's hamstring injury ruled him out of the first Test, and Sri Lanka's left-hand-heavy top order made a specialist offspinner an attractive option. Jain had shown glimpses of what he can do earlier this month when he hit an unbeaten 70 and took six wickets in the second four-day game against Sri Lanka A in Galle, the venue for the opening Test. India are expected to field three spinners on spin-friendly Sri Lankan pitches, with Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav all but certain to start, leaving Jain to compete with Manav Suthar, who was impressive on his debut against Afghanistan, for the final spot. Should he take the field in Galle, Jain, who doesnt have an IPL contract, will become the first Indian to debut in Tests past the age of 33 since Robin Singh in 1998. He also attended a five-day camp conducted by former India offspinner Harbhajan Singh at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru earlier this year, which also sharpened his red-ball skillsets. India are expected to field three spinners on spin-friendly Sri Lankan pitches, with Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav all but certain to start, leaving Jain to compete with Manav Suthar, who was impressive on his debut against Afghanistan, for the final spot. Also Read: Live Cricket Score For everyone who watched Jain go through the grind of playing division games, bowling relentlessly on the roof-top, being in a dressing room where he once wasn't sure of his place, and showing up when it mattered the most - it is a line that could just as easily have come from the man himself. Article Source: IANS
Outrage at Punjab University Following PhD Scholars Electrocution Death
Chandigarh, July 29: Protests have erupted at Punjab University following the tragic death of 28-year-old PhD scholar Jyoti due to electrocution. Various student organizations, including the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), have accused the university administration of serious negligence. They are demanding a thorough investigation, strict action against those responsible, and compensation of one crore ... Read more Outrage at Punjab University Following PhD Scholars Electrocution Death
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Srinagar, July 28: Jammu and Kashmir has received approval for fisheries and aquaculture projects worth Rs 154.57 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), with a central share of Rs 81.43 crore, according to government data tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday by Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also known as Lalan Singh. The figures were placed in reply to an unstarred question by Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed, Congress MP from Lakshadweep, who had sought Union Territory-wise details of projects sanctioned, funds allocated and utilised under the scheme over the last five years. The Minister said PMMSY, in effect since 2020-21, has approved projects worth Rs 1,032.66 crore across seven Union Territories, with a combined central share of Rs 844.37 crore, of which Rs 246.55 crore has been released and Rs 201.57 crore utilised so far. Jammu and Kashmir's Rs 154.57 crore project cost is about 15 percent of the national total, the third highest among the seven Union Territories after Puducherry's Rs 357.19 crore and Andaman and Nicobar Islands' Rs 280.67 crore. Of the Rs 81.43 crore central share approved for Jammu and Kashmir, Rs 79.61 crore has already been released, a release rate of nearly 98 percent, far higher than any other Union Territory. Of the funds released, Rs 63.44 crore has been utilised so far, a utilisation rate of about 80 percent. The pace of fund release to Jammu and Kashmir stands in sharp contrast to the rest of the country. Nationally, only about 29 percent of the total central share approved has been released so far, while Jammu and Kashmir alone accounts for nearly a third of all funds released to Union Territories under the scheme. Andaman and Nicobar Islands, by comparison, had received only Rs 20 crore of its Rs 257.16 crore central share, a release rate of under 8 percent. According to the details of key projects, Jammu and Kashmir's approved projects include 751 trout raceways, five trout hatcheries, five fish feed mills, 70 fish kiosks, 66 live fish vending centres, 211 three-wheelers with ice boxes, 21 refrigerated vehicles, 64 biofloc units, eight Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) units and 18 value-added enterprises. The reply said 88,225 fishers in Jammu and Kashmir have been covered under livelihood and nutritional support components of the scheme. The reply also said a Cold-Water Fisheries Cluster has been notified in Anantnag district under the scheme, aimed at strengthening trout and cold-water fish production infrastructure in the district. Ladakh, the other Union Territory with a cold-water fisheries focus, has similarly seen a Cold-Water Fisheries Cluster notified in Kargil district. Responding to the part of the question on island Union Territories, the Minister said projects approved for Lakshadweep, worth Rs 71.51 crore, include seaweed culture units, deep sea fishing vessels, ornamental fish units and the development of integrated coastal villages, along with the notification of a Seaweed Cluster. Andaman and Nicobar Islands' approved projects include fish hatcheries, deep sea fishing vessels and the development of a Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour at Mayabandar, besides the notification of a Tuna Cluster. The Minister said Chandigarh has not taken up any project under PMMSY so far.
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