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Siddhesh Lad appointed as Mumbai's captain for Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season

Seasoned middle-order batter Siddhesh Lad has replaced Shardul Thakur as Mumbai captain for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season. Thakur has been replaced to manage his workload while the dependable Lad has been heralded as the new leader of the domestic giants for a second consecutive season. Thakur had earlier replaced Ajinkya Rahane as Mumbai captain for the 2025-26 season in which the 42-time Ranji Trophy winners finished their campaign in the quarterfinal stage. The Ranji season will kick off on October 11 and Mumbai will be taking on Chandigarh in their opening match. Lad's appointment has been confirmed by a top official from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). The 34-year-old Lad, who returned to the Mumbai set up in 2024-25 after serving a one-year cool off period for having moved to Goa. He had a stellar season with the bat last Ranji Trophy season, scoring 774 runs in eight matches at 77.40 with five centuries and one fifty.

Business Standard 1 Sep 2026 2:03 pm

Shuddhikaran row: Haryana Congress protests over FIR against Rahul Gandhi

Criticising the registration of the FIR, the Haryana Congress MLAs and other leaders led by former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda held the protest outside the Haryana Congress office in Chandigarh

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 1:28 pm

Farmers Launch Week-Long Protest in Chandigarh Demanding MSP

Chandigarh, September 1: Hundreds of farmers from Punjab have blocked one of the main access routes to Chandigarh as they begin a week-long protest. Their demands include a guaranteed minimum support price (MSP) for all crops, in line with the recommendations of the Dr. Swaminathan Commission report. To prevent any untoward incidents, heavy security has ... Read more Farmers Launch Week-Long Protest in Chandigarh Demanding MSP

Morningstar 1 Sep 2026 12:10 pm

Residents say concrete no to MCs fairground proposal

The Times of India 1 Sep 2026 3:25 am

Heading to Chandigarh airport? Brace for 7-day traffic turbulence

SKM Stir From Today, Set to Block Jagatpura-Chandigarh Border

The Times of India 1 Sep 2026 3:06 am

Punjabs Groundwater Levels Rise, Bhakra Dam Remains Safe: Minister Barinder Goyal

Chandigarh, September 1: Punjab Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal has made significant claims regarding the improvement of groundwater levels in the state, the safety of the Bhakra Dam, potential political alliances, and the governments actions against drug abuse. He stated that under Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns leadership, the Punjab government has made substantial efforts in ... Read more Punjabs Groundwater Levels Rise, Bhakra Dam Remains Safe: Minister Barinder Goyal

Morningstar 1 Sep 2026 1:35 am

Punjab bears highest monsoon deficit at 36% in region

The Times of India 1 Sep 2026 1:11 am

Haryana records worst sex ratio at birth in 8 years

The Times of India 1 Sep 2026 1:11 am

Over 3k lives lost in road accidents in Haryana in 2025

The Times of India 1 Sep 2026 1:09 am

Rao Inderjit announces Rs 21 lakh for Gurjar Bhawan

The Times of India 1 Sep 2026 12:52 am

Early warning system planned for 4,070m Ghepan glacial lake

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 11:30 pm

Punjab govt likely to move SC over pending DA

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 11:22 pm

Mann: AAP govt returning peoples money to people

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 11:16 pm

ABVPs Historic Victory in Punjab University Student Council Elections

Chandigarh, August 31: Ankit Bidhani of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) secured a significant victory in the Punjab University Student Council (PUSC) elections on Monday. He won the presidential position by a margin of over 500 votes in a four-cornered contest. Bidhani described this victory as a win for the entire Gen Z. Just ... Read more ABVPs Historic Victory in Punjab University Student Council Elections

Morningstar 31 Aug 2026 8:45 pm

Approval Granted for 50 MBBS Seats at AIIMS Rewari

Chandigarh, August 31: Haryanas Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao informed the assembly on Monday that 50 MBBS seats have been approved for admission at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) located in Majra, Rewari, for the current session. The Health Minister was responding to a question raised during the question hour. She stated ... Read more Approval Granted for 50 MBBS Seats at AIIMS Rewari

Morningstar 31 Aug 2026 7:49 pm

Farm unions step up protests across Punjab

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 6:17 pm

This Tamil restaurant in Chandigarh refuses to sweeten its sambar

In Chandigarhs Sector 46, Gunasekaran P, founder of Karthik South Indian Restaurant, has maintained his dedication to authentic Tamil cuisine by refusing to alter traditional recipes

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 3:48 pm

Sukhna Lake water released as level nears danger mark

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 12:43 am

Youth killed, brother hurt as SUV mows down siblings

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 12:36 am

150 tonnes of C&D waste removed from Chhat Puja Ghat

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 12:35 am

CREST targets 1,600 CHB homes for rooftop solar push

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 12:34 am

PU goes to polls today amid thin ballot test

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 12:34 am

373 reform parameters in UT under Centre scanner

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 12:30 am

Two killed as speeding SUV hits motorcycle

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 12:28 am

Lt Gen Sharma retires as ARTRAC chief today

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 12:22 am

Mayor admits drainage gaps after monsoon

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 12:20 am

3 held over bid to enter Rampals ashram in Barwala

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 11:41 pm

Viral video triggers 1,300-km chase to Bihar, 5 held

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 11:39 pm

Kharge purification row: Haryana Cong seeks SC/ST Act case

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 11:19 pm

Chugh slams AAP move to issue notices to employees

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 11:14 pm

194 union activists jailed in Punjab over farm debt demands

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 10:54 pm

No BJP alliance without Chandigarh, river waters, Sikh prisoners: SAD (Punar Surjit)

No BJP alliance without Chandigarh river waters Sikh prisoners SAD Punar Surjit

India Today 30 Aug 2026 5:46 pm

Haryanas Initiative to Reduce Maternal and Infant Mortality Rates

Chandigarh, August 30: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced on Sunday that the state government is implementing the Samriddhi scheme. This initiative aims to ensure timely and quality healthcare services for pregnant women, ultimately reducing maternal and infant mortality rates. The Chief Minister stated that the governments goal is to register every pregnant woman ... Read more Haryanas Initiative to Reduce Maternal and Infant Mortality Rates

Morningstar 30 Aug 2026 5:39 pm

7 Weeks Pregnant When She Died: Punjabi Influencer Manjeet Kaur's Death Case Turns Murkier

The death of 28-year-old Punjabi social media influencer Manjeet Kaur has raised serious questions nearly two months after her alleged abduction from Chandigarh. According to her mothers complaint, Kaur was allegedly called to Sector 34 by acquaintances Shubhi and Pinda on July 3-4, assaulted, abducted and taken to a forested area near Morinda, where she was reportedly tied to a tree and set on fire. She suffered severe burns and died at PGIMER on August 26. Her autopsy revealed that she was nearly seven weeks pregnant. Questions have also been raised over the police response after Kaur reportedly regained consciousness and wanted to record her statement. An FIR naming Shubhi and Pinda was registered on August 27. Kaur had around 1.46 lakh Instagram followers.

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 5:25 pm

AAP Leader Shot Dead by Four Armed Men in Punjab

Chandigarh, Aug 30: A 45-year-old Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi, was shot dead by four armed assailants in Punjabs Mamdot town, police said on Sunday. The incident took place in the main bazaar on Saturday evening when Singh was travelling in a car with 22-year-old Harpreet Singh alias Happy. According to [] The post AAP Leader Shot Dead by Four Armed Men in Punjabs Mamdot appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 30 Aug 2026 3:37 pm

Par panel suggests establishing dedicated NCLT benches for insolvency cases

A Parliamentary panel has suggested establishing dedicated benches or verticals for insolvency cases at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to expedite disposal of such matters as well as ensure that the tribunal gives equal attention for cases under the companies law. Apart from the principal bench and the New Delhi bench, NCLT has benches in Allahabad, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Kochi, and Mumbai. The recommendations are part of a report prepared by the Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice. The report on 'Review of Functioning of Tribunal System in the Country' was tabled in Parliament earlier this month. The panel said steadily expanding insolvency jurisdiction of the tribunal should not dilute its equally important responsibilities under the Companies Act, 2013, including matters relating to mergers and amalgamations, corporate governance, and protection of

Business Standard 30 Aug 2026 2:35 pm

Influencer who died after being tied to tree, burnt alive was 7 weeks pregnant

A social media influencer died after suffering severe burn injuries. She was allegedly abducted and set on fire near Morinda. Police are searching for two suspects identified in the FIR. Questions have arisen regarding a potential delay in recording her statement. An investigation into the circumstances of her death is ongoing.

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 10:04 am

Man gets 20-yr jail for raping 13-year old girl

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 1:10 am

Nepalese man stabbed to death in Rewari, one held

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 1:06 am

3 sentenced to life for murder in Kurukshetra

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 12:51 am

Karnal man gets 20-year term for raping minor girl

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 12:51 am

UT Nixes MCs Parking Revenue Plan

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 12:47 am

MC explores handing parking lots to market associations

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 12:46 am

Healthy habits help 104-year-old save his leg

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 12:44 am