UP schools to be shutdown from 16 to 23 July: What parents need to know
UP School Holiday: Schools in several Uttar Pradesh districts including Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Varanasi, Bareilly and Badaun will close temporarily due to the Kanwar Yatra and its impact on traffic and safety. In Haryanas Hisar district, over 10,000 private schools will remain shut for a day in protest over a school principals murder. Local administrations say the closures are needed to protect students and ensure public order as thousands of Kanwariyas move through major pilgrimage routes this Shravan month.
Fire Breaks Out In Empty Train Coach, No Casualties
A coach of the Hisar-Tirupati Special Express was completely gutted in a fire at Tirupati Railway Yard on Monday, with flames also damaging a generator coach of the Rayalaseema Express; no injuries were reported as passengers had already disembarked.
Saina Nehwal studied only till class 12: A look at her journey from classroom to court
Saina Nehwal, India's celebrated badminton player, pursued her education alongside a demanding sports career. Beginning her schooling in Hisar and later moving to Hyderabad, she balanced studies with training at the Pullela Gopichand Academy. Though she studied only up to 12th grade, her dedication to learning earned her an honorary doctorate from SRM University. Nehwals journey reflects the discipline needed to manage both academics and athletics, leaving a legacy in both fields.
Tirupati-Hisar Express Compartment Catches Fire
The railway police booked a case and took up the investigation to know the cause of fire
Hisar school principal staffed to death: 4 minors taken into custody
4 Minors Detained For Stabbing Haryana School Principal To Death
The four students who allegedly murdered their school principal in Haryana's Hisar have been detained, said the police on Friday.
Haryana Students Who Stabbed Principal Over 'Haircut' Had Also Threatened To Kill Son
The two students who stabbed a principal of a school in Haryana's Hisar because he asked them to get a haircut had threatened him before as well and demanded Rs 10 lakh to not kill his son, police have said.
Two students stab principal to death after he asked for...; incident sparksfearinschool
In a tragic incident, two students of Class 12 stabbed their school principal to death in Haryana's Hisar today. The minors allegedly used a knife to stab the principal multiple times. Police investigation is ongoing and the body is sent for postmortem.
Two students stab school principal to death in Haryana after repeated warnings over haircut
CHANDIGARH: Two Class XII students allegedly stabbed the director-cum-principal of a private school at Bass village in Narnaund subdivision of Hisar, Haryana, to death on Thursday after he asked them to get a haircut and follow school discipline. The incident took place at Kartar Memorial Senior Secondary School in Bass village. The director-cum-principal, 50-year-old Jagbir Singh Pannu, was allegedly attacked inside the school premises. He was stabbed multiple times. The students were reportedly angry over being frequently reprimanded for not maintaining proper grooming standards, specifically their haircuts, and for failing to adhere to school rules. Singh had reportedly warned the teenagers multiple times and urged them to mend their ways. After attacking him, both students fled the spot. Pannu was rushed to a nearby private hospital by the school staff and was later shifted to another hospital in Hisar, where he succumbed to his injuries. On receiving information, the police arrived at the scene and started an investigation. Sources said the students involved have been identified. The motive behind the attack remains unclear as police continue to question school staff and other students. Parents and local villagers gathered at the school following the incident. Police have begun scanning CCTV footage from the school premises and recording eyewitness statements. A foldable knife, believed to be the murder weapon, has been recovered. CCTV footage from inside the campus shows the boys running after stabbing the principal, with one of them throwing the knife away. Hansi Superintendent of Police Amit Yashvardhan said that initial investigations suggest the principal had served them notices for indiscipline and often asked them to tuck in their shirts and get their hair trimmed. If there was any personal rivalry between them, it will be revealed during the investigation. The exact circumstances of the murder will be known only after the postmortem report and a detailed investigation, he added. He confirmed that both students are minors and have not been taken into custody yet.
2 Students Murder Haryana School Principal. He Asked Them To Get A Haircut
The principal of a school in Haryana's Hisar was stabbed to death, allegedly by two Class 12 students. The minors allegedly stabbed the Principal with a knife multiple times after he asked them to get a haircut and follow discipline
Hisar SHOCKER! Two students stab school principal to death inside campus on Guru Purnima
In a horrifying incident that has left the entire Hisar district stunned, two students of Kartar Memorial Senior Secondary School in Bans Badshahpur village allegedly stabbed their school principal to deathon the sacred day of Guru Purnima.
Private school Principal stabbed to death by two teenage students in Haryanas Hisar
Hansi Superintendent of Police Amit Yashvardhan said, Efforts are on to nab the juveniles in conflict with the law.
Vijay Vardhan holds a degree in electronics engineering from Hisar, relocated to Delhi with the aspiration of becoming a civil servant and began preparing for the UPSC exam.
Pakistan Spy Jyoti Malhotra's Judicial Custody Extended Till July 21
Malhotra was taken into custody by the Hisar police from her residence on May 16. She remains under investigation for her alleged links to Pakistani intelligence operatives.
RTI reveals Hisar vlogger held for spying visited Kerala on government invite; sparks row
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Haryana-based vlogger Jyoti Malhotra , who was recently arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan, had visited Kerala on the invitation of the state government as part of its efforts to promote tourism, it has emerged. The revelation, which came in the form of an RTI reply, has triggered controversy with criticism being raised from various corners against the government decision. Jyoti was arrested on May 16, a few days after 'Operation Sindoor'. According to the RTI document, Jyoti was among 41 social media influencers enlisted by the tourism department from January 1, 2024, to May 21, 2025, to promote state tourism. She visited Kannur, Kozhikode, Kochi, Alappuzha and Munnar, with the state government bearing her expenses and paying a remuneration. Reacting to the development, Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas said the vloggers were brought to boost Keralas tourism prospects. We had good intentions. Everyone knows that. Do you think the state government invited her for spying and provided all assistance? the minister asked. Riyas said the promotion work of the tourism department is being conducted in the same manner as in the past and the controversy did not frighten him. People know the truth and they are with us, he said. Meanwhile, Youth League state secretary P K Firoz said the minister was shirking his responsibility of giving an explanation on how the fiasco happened. The news report of Jyoti being invited by the government is shocking. The minister has the responsibility to answer the questions. Instead, he is giving rude replies and saying people are with them. He should have answered whether the background of the vlogger was scrutinised beforehand. But he is giving arrogant responses and acting as a super chief minister, Firoz said. Stating that he had raised this matter a month ago, BJP leader K Surendran posted on X: Now, RTI documents prove every word I said. Why did Kerala Tourism, controlled by CMs son-in-law, sponsor a Pak-linked spys trip? He said the security of the state was not the family business of CM.
Goregaon locals unite on Sunday to demand safer pedestrian walkways
The SV Road is an arterial road in Mumbais Western Suburbs which goes from Bandra to Dahisar, with around 31 junctions along the route, according to Walking Project. The road, at several locations, has either narrow or no footpaths, causing an inconvenience to those walking along the road
Simran, daughter of a junk dealer in Haryana, overcame financial hardships to secure a Rs 55 lakh job at Microsoft after graduating from IIT-Mandi. Her dedication to coding and outstanding performance during a Microsoft internship led to this remarkable achievement. Simran's success inspires her siblings and brings financial stability to her family, marking a significant shift from their previous struggles.
Bihar to grant arms licences to Panchayat representatives amid rising attacks
PATNA: In a significant move ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, the Bihar government has decided to issue arms licences to representatives of the three-tier panchayati raj institutions across the state. The decision follows a series of violent attacks on panchayat representatives, particularly mukhiyas (panchayat heads). The state government has directed all District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police to begin processing arms licence applications from elected panchayat members. However, the directive emphasises that the established rules for verifying arms licence applications must be strictly adhered to. The verification process should be completed promptly and without unnecessary delay, the government noted. The proposal, initiated by the Panchayati Raj Department, received approval during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday. Kumar instructed officials to expedite the licensing process, treating applications from panchayat representatives as a priority. The move comes in the wake of several high-profile killings. Just last week, a mukhiya and his aide were shot dead in Lakhisarai district while returning home from a function. In February, Mahesh Mishra, Deputy Mukhiya of Chiraila Panchayat in Gaya district and a JD(U) block secretary, was murdered. Similar incidents, including murder attempts and threats, have been reported from multiple districts such as Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Saran, Bhojpur, Jamui, and Nawada. Concerned by the deteriorating security situation, panchayat representatives had previously met senior state officials to demand protection. This measure adds to a series of steps taken by the state government to support local representatives ahead of elections expected in OctoberNovember this year. Allowances for panchayat members have already been increased. In another key decision, the government has approved the construction of marriage halls in every panchayat for the weddings of women from economically weaker backgrounds. A budget of Rs 4,026 crore has been sanctioned for the scheme, which will be implemented through 'Jeevika Didis', members of local womens self-help groups.
Espionage case: YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's judicial custody extended by two weeks
The Hisar Police arrested Malhotra, who ran a YouTube channel Travel with JO, on the suspicion of espionage on May 16
It is sad that in the last 24 hours, four persons have died in Buxar, 3 in West Champaran, 2 in Katihar, 1 in Kaimur, 1 in Lakhisarai and 1 in Sitamarhi due to lightning. Instructions have been given to immediately give Rs. 4 lakhs as ex-gratia to the families of the deceased, said CM Nitish Kumar in a post on X.
IAS Vijay Vardhan hails from Haryana's Sirsa district. He relocated to Delhi to study for the UPSC exam after graduating from Hisar with a degree in Electronics Engineering.
From reunion to farewell, the stories behind the faces lost in Air India AI171 crash
AHMEDABAD: The promise of new beginnings, the joy of a long-awaited reunion between father and son, a family's celebration of love and joy were all shattered in an instant when the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner , bound for London, crashed into the densely populated Meghaninagar area just minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad. The accident claimed the lives of all but one of 242 passengers on board, including 12 crew members, in the country's worst aviation tragedies, leaving dozens of families in mourning. Among the deceased were 18 people from North Gujarat, hailing from Mehsana, Patan, Banaskantha, and Aravalli districts. Towns such as Visnagar, Kadi, Chandumana, Aithor, Dhanera, Palanpur, Modasa, Khambhisar, Bayad, and Danta have all lost lives in the tragedy, leaving behind a trail of heartbreak across Gujarat. Kamlesh Chaudhary and his wife Dhapuben, a young couple from Thavar village in Dhanera, were on their way to settle in the UK. Their dreams, carefully built over years, came crashing down with the aircraft. Their grieving family is left clutching photos and memories, instead of visa papers and airport hugs. In Visnagar, the pain is just as raw. Dinesh Kumar Patel, a lifelong farmer, was taking his first flight a trip to London to visit his son. His friends had thrown him a heartfelt farewell on the farm, where the old Bollywood song ' Tu Kal Chala Jayega To Main Kya Karunga' played in the background. None imagined that the song would become an elegy. 'We are all devastated,' says PM Modi as he visits Air India crash site, meets injured at hospital Ratilal Patel, a 71-year-old from Kadi, was going to meet his son Tejas, who had made a life for himself in the UK. Tejas had just bought a home and invited his father to visit. As the family dropped him off at Ahmedabad airport, there was joy and anticipation. But hours later, that joy turned to disbelief as the news broke: the flight had crashed, and Ratilal was among the dead. He had left in the morning with so much excitement, said Shaileshbhai Patel, a grieving relative. Among the deceased were 18 people from North Gujarat, hailing from Mehsana, Patan, Banaskantha, and Aravalli districts. In Chandumana village of Patan, Kuberbhai Patel and his wife Babibehn were also headed to London to see their son. Eager for the journey, they had boarded the same flight. Their son had waited years for this reunion - now, instead of welcoming his parents, he prepares to perform their last rites. In Visnagars Ganji area, Ankitaben Patel, newly married to Vasantkumar Patel of London, had finally received her visa. Her family had celebrated the moment with warmth and pride. She left on Thursday with blessings and warm wishes, unaware that her first journey to meet her husband would tragically be her last. 241 passengers died. One survived. His story bears witness to Ahmedabad plane crash horror In Palanpur, Rameshbhai Thakkar and his wife Labhubehn were on their way to a wedding in London - that of their sons wifes relative. It was supposed to be a family celebration, one filled with joy, but instead, the news of the crash brought sorrow. Many families who had gathered to say goodbye at the airport were still on their way home when they heard the devastating news. Phones rang. Messages came. The joy of a farewell turned instantly into the horror of finality. This crash has not just taken lives; it has uprooted families, broken communities, and silenced the dreams of dozens across the nation. As rescue teams continue recovery efforts in Meghaninagar, the country mourns together, holding onto fragments of lives that were meant to take off, not fall. Plane plummets to Earth, a phone call that never came Kerala nurses dream to settle at home meets tragic end in Ahmedabad crash
Espionage case: Punjab YouTuber Jasbir Singh sent to 14-days judicial custody
CHANDIGARH: A Mohali court on Monday sent Punjab YouTuber Jasbir Singh , arrested on espionage charges to fourteen days' judicial custody. Singh alias Jaan Mahal, a resident of Mahlan village in Rupnagar district, was arrested on June 4 and was sent to Ropar Jail from Mohali. He was running a YouTube channel JaanMahal Video with over 11 lakh subscribers, ostensibly posting travel and cooking vlogs. Singh was produced before the court after the completion of the two-day police remand. Speaking to the presspersons, the counsel appearing for Mr Singh said that they will file his bail application. Meanwhile, his female friend, hailing from Jalandhar, was questioned for hours at the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) of the Punjab Police. According to the police, She has told them that Singh took her to Delhi several times and once accompanied her to an invitation-only Pakistan Day event hosted by the Pakistan High Commission, despite her not having an official invite. Singh allegedly used his close ties with Pakistan operative Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish to secure her entry, according to police sources. The woman also claimed that Singh had been providing her with financial assistance for some time. Her phone and social media accounts are currently being examined as part of the broader investigation into a suspected Pakistan-backed espionage network. According to investigators, Danish had been attempting to lure more young women into the network. Singh is also suspected to have been in contact with another Pakistani Intelligence Operative (PIO), Shakir alias Jutt Randhawa. Jyoti Malhotra's judicial custody extended by another 14 days Meanwhile, a court in Hisar on Monday extended the judicial custody of YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra by another 14 days. The next hearing is scheduled for June 23. Malhotra, who is also under investigation for her alleged links with Pakistani intelligence operatives, was first remanded to judicial custody on May 26. Her lawyer, Kumar Mukesh, confirmed the extension, saying, She joined court proceedings virtually. We will be filing for regular bail soon. Earlier, Hisar police spokesperson Vikas Kumar said that a forensic analysis of Jyotis three mobile phones and a laptop had yielded over 12TB of digital data. The analysis has revealed direct one-on-one chats with four individuals identified as Pakistani intelligence operatives, suspected money trails, and records of VIP treatment received during her trip to Pakistan, he said, adding that the digital evidence is being further examined.
Espionage case: Hisar court extends social media influencer Jyoti Malhotra's judicial custody
A local court in Hisar has extended the judicial custody of social media influencer Jyoti Malhotra until June 23, following her arrest on May 16 on suspicion of espionage. Police investigations revealed Malhotra's contact with individuals identified as Pakistani Intelligence Operatives, including a staffer at the Pakistani High Commission who was later expelled from India.
CBI Arrests Physically Challenged Man From Hisar For Raping Minors, Uploading Videos Online
Sources state Somnath raped minors, recorded the acts on video, and used these to blackmail them. He then uploaded the videos to his email ID and posted them on porn sites
CBI arrests Hisar man for rape and sexual assault on minor girls
A search conducted by the CBI team at the residential premises of the accused on June 3 allegedly led to the recovery of incriminating electronic gadgets
CBI arrests sexual predator circulating child abuse material in Haryana
The CBI registered a case on May 29 against Somnath from Hisar for alleged rape and sexual assault on multiple minor victims and arrested on June 3 following searches at his residential premises
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Class X student shot dead classmate after dispute over front bench in class
A Class X student shot dead his former classmate near Satrod village in Hisar district of Haryana after alleged dispute over sitting on the front bench in the class.
Court sends YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra to judicial custody in espionage case
Data from the Hisar-based travel vloggers three mobile phones and a laptop, which had been sent for forensic examination, has been recovered, police sources said on May 26
YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, accused of spying for Pakistan, sent to 14-day judicial custody
CHANDIGARH: The 33-year-old YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has been sent to 14-day judicial custody by a court in Haryana's Hisar after the end of her police remand for allegedly spying for Pakistan. 12 terabytes of data has been recovered from her three mobile phones which were sent for forensic examination and have revealed 'damning evidence'. She was initially sent to police remand for five days and again appeared before the court on May 22. The court granted an additional four-day custody for further interrogation, which ended today. A police spokesperson said that they did not seek her further remand, after which the court sent her to judicial custody. Sources said that 12 TB of data from Malhotra's three mobile phones, which had been sent for forensic examination, has been recovered. As per the forensic report, she had direct contact with at least four intelligence operatives of Pakistan, and she received special treatment during her trips to the neighboring country. The police have recovered over 12TB of digital data from her three mobile phones and the report of the laptop is awaited. We are examining recovered digital data and further investigation in this regard is under progress, said a senior police official. After her arrest, the police had sent Malhotra's three mobile phones and a laptop for forensic examination. Malhotra's four bank accounts are also being examined. As per Hisar police, while no evidence had surfaced indicating Jyoti had access to any sensitive military or defence-related information, she was reportedly in contact with individuals known to be Pakistani intelligence operatives. Sources claimed that Jyoti came in contact with Pakistani officer Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish during a visit to the Pakistan High Commission seeking a visa to visit the neighboring nation. She was in touch with Pakistani intelligence operatives, and visited the neighbouring country many times and also China, Dubai and other countries. Danish is the same official who was declared persona non grata by India. She has been booked under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and she was arrested from the New Aggarsain Extension in Hisar. The National Investigation Agency, the Intelligence Bureau, and military intelligence officials have also questioned Malhotra.
Jyoti Malhotra, Accused Of 'Spying For Pakistan', Sent To 14-Day Police Custody In Hisar
Rajasthan, J&K police question Hisar YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra in spy case
CHANDIGARH: The Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan police have questioned YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistans ISI, after it was revealed that she had visited Kashmir some time before the Pahalgam attack and also made videos of sensitive areas along the Indo-Pak international border in Rajasthan, sources said. The police teams of these states want to question her further. Presently she is in custody of Hisar police for four days. Investigators from other states and central agencies have also been questioning her, an officer said on condition of anonymity, but did not disclose what transpired during the interrogation. Sources said the police teams from J&K and Rajasthan earlier submitted a list of questions to the Civil Lines police. The other agencies are also in contact with the Hisar police. Meanwhile, Jyotis father Harish Malhotra said he was unable to meet her during the appearance in the court on Friday. I was told that she would be produced in court, so I went there. But by the time I reached the venue, she had been taken away, he told the media. During her court appearance, Jyoti informed the judge that she had not appointed any private lawyer for her defence. In response, the court directed the Defence Legal Aid Counsel (DLAC) to provide her with legal assistance. DLAC-affiliated lawyers, who were already present, argued in her defence. Earlier, a team of Madhya Pradesh police came to Hisar and questioned Jyoti after getting information that she had visited the Mahakaleshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Ujjain in April last year. A widening espionage net led to 10 arrests across Haryana and Punjab in over two weeks, with the latest being Jyoti. She runs a YouTube channel called Travel with Jo. She has 3.77 lakh subscribers on YouTube and 1.32 lakh followers on Instagram, and has also posted videos about her travel to Pakistan in March this year. She has been booked under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act and Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on the complaint of Sub-Inspector Bijender Singh at the Civil Lines Police Station. Jyoti came in contact with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a staffer at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. She visited Pakistan twice in 2023, and Danish allegedly acted as her handler, introducing her to ISI operatives and maintaining regular contact. She revealed that during her visit to Pakistan in 2023, she met Ali Ehwan, who arranged her stay and travel. Ehwan introduced her to Pakistani security and intelligence officials, the FIR stated.
Jyoti Rani: The vlogger who is being called a spy
Jyoti Rani, a 34-year-old YouTube vlogger from Haryana, has been arrested by the Hisar Police on charges of espionage. Her alleged closeness to officials of the Pakistan High Commission and sponsored visits to the neighbouring country have raised suspicion among Indian officials, but the police say there is no evidence yet of her having shared secret details with Pakistani intelligence officials. Ashok Kumar reports on the case
A Hisar court on Thursday extended the police custody of Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan, for four more days.
Police remand of YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra extended by four days
CHANDIGARH: A court in Hisar today extended the police remand of the 33-year-old YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra by four days as she has been arrested for charges of sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence operatives (PIOs). She was arrested on suspicion of espionage and was produced before the court at the end of her five-day police remand. The police brought Jyoti to the court of Sunil Kumar, Civil Judge (Junior Division), amid tight security. The courtroom door was closed and no one was allowed to go inside, with three police personnel stationed outside. The movement of lawyers and visitors was also briefly affected due to the high security. Later, Hisar Superintendent of Police Shashank Kumar Sawan told the media that the police had secured four more days of custody for further investigation. He added that Jyoti had shared information with PIO, which was a crime. But he declined to share any further information about the ongoing investigation or her statements during interrogation. Hisar police spokesman Vikas Kumar said that the remand extension was sought as the forensic analysis of Jyotis laptop, electronic gadgets and three mobile phones is underway. NIA, IB grill YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra for spying for Pakistan; travel details, transactions under scanner Besides the three phones and the laptop, the police have sent two mobile phones of Harkirat Singh, the Kurukshetra-based agent who facilitated her trip to Pakistan, to the forensic laboratory for analysis. The police have not allowed Jyotis father, Harish Malhotra, to meet her yet. She has been booked under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The National Investigation Agency, Intelligence Bureau, and military intelligence officials have also questioned her and investigations have revealed that she visited Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, and some other countries. The police had said Pakistani intelligence operatives were developing Jyoti as an asset. Police sources had said she was in touch with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a staffer at the Pakistani High Commission, since November 2023. India expelled Danish on May 13 for allegedly indulging in espionage. YouTuber Jyoti Malhotras Instagram blocked amid espionage probe
Haryana court extends content creator Jyoti Malhotras police remand by four days in espionage case
HISAR, May 22: A court here on Thursday extended the police remand of content creator and social media influencer Jyoti Malhotra by four days, a police spokesperson said. The 33-year-old YouTuber arrested on suspicion of espionage was produced before the court at the end of her five-day police remand. Malhotra was among the 12 people arrested from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh over the past two weeks on suspicion of espionage, with investigators suspecting the presence of [] The post Haryana court extends content creator Jyoti Malhotras police remand by four days in espionage case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pakistan Spy Ring Busted: Probe Updates | Hisar Police Secures 4 Day Custody Of Jyoti Malhotra
In a press statement on May 22, the Hisar police maintained there was no direct evidence to suggest that she was in touch with any terrorist organisation.
YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, accused of sharing classified information with Pakistani intelligence, has been remanded to four days of police custody by a Hisar court. Malhotra, who runs the 'Travel with JO' channel, faces charges under the Official Secrets Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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NIA, IB grill Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra over espionage charges
Chandigarh, May 20: The National Investigation Agency, Intelligence Bureau and military intelligence officials are questioning Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan, police said on Tuesday. A probe into her financial transactions and travel details is also underway, they said. Hisar-based Jyoti (33), who ran a YouTube channel [] The post NIA, IB grill Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra over espionage charges appeared first on Northlines .
CHANDIGARH: The National Investigation Agency, Intelligence Bureau and military intelligence officials are questioning Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan , police said on Tuesday. A probe into her financial transactions and travel details is also underway, they said. Hisar-based Jyoti (33), who ran a YouTube channel titled Travel with JO, was arrested at the New Aggarsain Extension on May 16. She was booked under the relevant sections of the Official Secrets Act and the BNS, police said. Jyoti was among 12 people who have been arrested from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh over the past two weeks on charges of espionage, with investigators pointing at an alleged Pakistan-linked spy network operating in north India. A senior Haryana Police officer in Hisar on Tuesday said the central agencies and military intelligence officials are also probing her travel details, as she had reportedly visited Pakistan, China and some other countries. An attempt is being made to draw a complete chain of events to see which countries she visited and in what sequence, the officer said. Earlier, police said her known sources of income did not justify her foreign travels, adding that her financial transactions were also under the scanner. A forensic analysis of Jyoti's laptop is underway, police said, adding that they would also question those who were in touch with her. On Sunday, Hisar SP Shashank Kumar Sawan said that Pakistani intelligence operatives were developing Jyoti as an asset. She was allegedly in touch with a Pakistani official posted in the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi during the four-day military conflict between India and Pakistan that followed the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack , the SP said. Sawan said while Jyoti did not have any direct access to any information related to the military operations, she was directly in touch with Pakistani intelligence operatives (PIOs). This is modern warfare that is not just fought on the borders. We came across a new modus operandi wherein PIOs were trying to recruit some social media influencers, the SP said. Sawan also said Jyoti went to Kashmir before the Pahalgam attack and visited Pakistan before that, adding that police are trying to establish the links between these visits. Jyoti, whose YouTube channel at present has 3.87 lakh subscribers, came in contact with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish at the Pakistan High Commission in 2023, when she went there seeking a visa to visit the neighbouring country. On May 13, India expelled the Pakistani official working in the high commission for allegedly indulging in espionage. Odisha police question YouTuber Priyanka Senapati over links with spy Jyoti Malhotra
NIA, IB Grilling Haryana YouTuber Arrested For Spying For Pakistan: Police
Chandigarh, May 20: The National Investigation Agency, Intelligence Bureau and military intelligence officials are questioning Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan, police said on Tuesday. A probe into her financial transactions and travel details is also underway, they said. Hisar-based Jyoti (33), who ran a YouTube channel titled Travel with JO, was arrested from the New Aggarsain Extension on May 16. She was booked under the relevant sections of the Official Secrets [] The post NIA, IB Grilling Haryana YouTuber Arrested For Spying For Pakistan: Police appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
YouTuber Jyoti Malhotras Instagram blocked amid espionage probe
CHANDIGARH: The Instagram account of Hisar-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has been blocked, as she is allegedly involved in espionage activities for Pakistan. Police claim she travelled to various locations in Jammu and Kashmir earlier this year, prior to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, in which 26 tourists were killed. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is expected to interrogate her soon regarding possible terror links. In a widening espionage probe, Punjab Police today arrested two individuals from Gurdaspur for allegedly spying for Pakistan. Over the past three weeks, 12 people have been arrested across Haryana and Punjab for allegedly working for Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Sources revealed that Jyoti is currently in five-day police custody with Hisar Police, following the registration of a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Official Secrets Act. She is alleged to have travelled to several strategically important locations such as Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Dal Lake, and Pangong Lake, which is near the Line of Actual Control (LoAC) with China before the Pahalgam attack. Her YouTube videos confirm her visits to these places, both last year and again on 5 January this year, raising alarms among intelligence agencies. She had reportedly been under surveillance since then. YouTuber held for spying for ISI; nine more arrested on espionage charges in two weeks across Punjab, Haryana According to sources, during a visit to a neighbouring country, Jyoti maintained contact with several influencers and attended social gatherings. Investigators traced these connections through her YouTube channel, Travel with Jo , which she confirmed during questioning. Her residence was searched by Haryana Police, and several documents were seized. The NIA is expected to take over the interrogation soon to explore potential terror links. Hisar Superintendent of Police Shashank Kumar Sawan stated that Jyoti visited Pakistan shortly before the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. She was allegedly being groomed by the ISI, Pakistans premier military intelligence agency, to act as an asset. During her visit, she met Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a staff member posted at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. According to the FIR registered at Hisar Civil Lines Police Station, Jyoti visited the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi and met Danish. During two subsequent trips to Pakistan, she came into contact with individuals named Ali Ahwan, Shakir, and Rana Shahbaz, who reportedly facilitated meetings with intelligence officials. She allegedly saved their contact details under false names and maintained communication through WhatsApp, Telegram, and Snapchat after returning to India. In a related development, Punjab Police have arrested two persons from Gurdaspur for alleged espionage. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav posted on X: In a significant counter-espionage operation, #Gurdaspur Police thwarted an attempt to compromise national security by apprehending two individuals involved in leaking sensitive military information. On 15th May 2025, credible intelligence inputs indicated that Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh were engaged in sharing classified details related to #Operation Sindoor, including troop movements and key strategic locations in #Punjab, #Himachal, and #JammuAndKashmir with Pakistans intelligence agency, #ISI. He further stated, Acting swiftly, the police arrested both suspects. Forensic examination of their mobile phones confirmed the intelligence inputs. The team also recovered three mobile phones and eight live cartridges (.30 bore) from their possession. Preliminary findings establish direct contact with ISI handlers and transmission of critical information concerning the Indian Armed Forces. An FIR has been registered under the Official Secrets Act at Police Station Dorangala. The investigation is ongoing, and further disclosures are anticipated as the probe deepens. Meanwhile, in a separate incident, YouTuber Dharmendra Chauhan was shot dead in Lohari village, Jhajjar district, on Sunday night. He was taking a walk after dinner when armed men approached him and shot him in the head at close range before fleeing the scene. Police have registered a case. A police official confirmed that CCTV footage from the area is being reviewed to identify the suspects. The family has reportedly named a few individuals as potential suspects.
Jyoti Malhotra, a resident of Hisar, Haryana, was arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information and being in continuous contact with a Pakistani citizen
ISI was Developing Haryana YouTuber as an Asset for Pakistan
Hisar-based Jyoti Malhotra, 33, who runs a YouTube channel, 'Travel with JO', was arrested from New Aggarsain Extension on Friday
Jyoti Malhotra was in Pakistan before Pahalgam attack: SP Hisar reveals YouTuber's links
Jyoti Malhotra from Hisar, Haryana, has been arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information and maintaining contact with a Pakistani citizen. Authorities are investigating her ties to YouTube influencers and Pakistani officials, including sponsored trips to Pakistan.
Jyoti Rani was in touch with more YouTube influencers and attended social gatherings of Pakistani intelligence officials, say police
'Jyoti Malhotra was in touch with': Hisar SP reveals Pakistans spy plot | Operation Sindoor
'Her Trips Defy Sources Of Income': Police On 'Spy' YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Who Visited Pakistan
The case of social media influencer Jyoti Malhotra, who has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan, is a big example of how modern warfare does not necessarily mean fighting at the border, a senior police officer in Haryana's Hisar said.
Haris Malhotra, the father of arrested Haryana-based travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra, has claimed that his daughter had friends in Pakistan and questioned why she could not call them if she wished to do so.
Historical Settlements of Duggar : The Living Continuum of Darva-Abhisara
Lalit Gupta Airma: (32.39 N, Longitude: 75.52 E.) Situated 15 kilometres from the district headquarters of Kathua, Airma (old name Airwan- Aira-vana), is one of the historic riverside settlements in the Jammu region. Located on the right bank of the River Ravi (ancient Irawati), Airma marked the geographical boundary between the important regional powers of ancient Darva-Abhisara and the Adumbaras. The Adumbras are known from 2nd Century BCE coinage and ancient texts as rulers in parts of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, [] The post Historical Settlements of Duggar : The Living Continuum of Darva-Abhisara appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
YouTuber held for spying, tied to expelled Pakistan intel operative
Haryana police arrested travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra from Hisar for allegedly spying and sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence. She is accused of circulating pro-Pakistan content and maintaining encrypted contact with Pakistani operatives. Police seized her devices and are investigating her bank records, marking the seventh espionage-related arrest in the region since May 7.
Hisar woman held for spying, sharing secrets with Pakistani agent; police recover suspicious data
Haryana Police arrested Jyoti Rani from Hisar for allegedly spying for Pakistani agencies. She is accused of sharing sensitive information after meeting a Pakistani officer in Delhi and traveling to Pakistan twice.
Haryana YouTuber Held On Charge Of Spying For Pakistan
CHANDIGARH, May 17: A Haryana-based YouTuber has been arrested on the charge of passing on sensitive information to Pakistani intelligence operatives, police said on Saturday. Jyoti Malhotra, who runs a YouTube channel, Travel with JO, and hails from Hisar in Haryana, was arrested from New Aggarsain Extension, they said. She has been booked under the relevant sections of the Official Secrets Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, said police. She was sent to a five-day police remand after being produced [] The post Haryana YouTuber Held On Charge Of Spying For Pakistan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Haryana YouTuber arrested for spying for Pakistan
A 33-year-old Haryana-based travel YouTuber, Jyoti Malhotra alias Jyoti Rani, has been arrested on the charges of spying for Pakistan, police said on Saturday, May 17. She was arrested from New Aggarsain Extension in Hisar for allegedly sharing military information with Pakistan and endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India. She has been booked 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 .
CHANDIGARH: A widening espionage net has led to 10 arrests across Haryana and Punjab in just over two weeks, with the latest being Hisar-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was held for allegedly spying for Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Sources said Jyoti Malhotra, who runs a YouTube channel called Travel with Jo , was arrested from the New Aggarwal Extension area in Hisar. She has 3.77 lakh subscribers on YouTube and 1.32 lakh followers on Instagram, and has also posted videos about her travel to Pakistan in March this year. The Hisar Police registered an FIR and produced her before a local court, which sent her to a five-day police remand. She has been booked under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act and Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on the complaint of Sub-Inspector Bijender Singh at the Civil Lines Police Station. According to the FIR, Malhotra came into contact with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a staffer at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. She visited Pakistan twice in 2023, and Danish allegedly acted as her handler, introducing her to ISI operatives and maintaining regular contact via encrypted platforms. She revealed that during her visit to Pakistan in 2023, she met Ali Ehwan, who arranged her stay and travel. Ehwan introduced her to Pakistani security and intelligence officials, including Shakir and Rana Shahbaz, the FIR stated. Hisar Police spokesperson Vikas Kumar confirmed her arrest, saying officials are questioning her for further details. Danish was declared persona non grata by the Indian government and expelled on May 13. According to sources, Arman, a resident of Nuh, was arrested by Haryana Police on Thursday based on secret inputs. He allegedly shared information with Danish, a staffer at the Pakistan High Commission. A case has been registered. Earlier, in a separate case, a 24-year-old youth, Nauman Ilahi from Kairana in Uttar Pradesh, who worked as a factory security guard, was arrested in Panipat for allegedly supplying sensitive information to ISI operatives. He was staying with his sister Zeenat and brother-in-law Irfan in Hali Colony, Panipat. On May 12, Devender Singh, 25, from the Guhla area in Haryana's Kaithal district, was arrested for uploading photos with weapons on social media. Singh, pursuing a masters degree in political science from a college in Punjab, had visited Nankana Sahib in Pakistan last year. During that visit, he allegedly came into contact with Pakistani intelligence officials and remained in touch after returning to India. A senior police officer claimed that Singh admitted to taking and sending photographs of the Patiala Cantonment from outside. On May 13, Raqeeb Khan of Roorkee, Uttarakhand, working as a tailor at a shop inside Bathinda Cantonment for two years, was arrested by Punjab Police for alleged espionage. Suspicious activity was reported by cantonment officials, and his phone has been sent for forensic analysis. He is the second civilian from the area to be linked to spying. On April 29, Sunil Kumar, a cobbler from Samastipur, Bihar, was arrested. He had been working in Bathinda Cantonment since 2017 and residing in Dhobiana Basti. His brother and uncle are also cobblers in the same area. Police are analysing his bank and property records, and his phone is under forensic examination. On May 11, Punjab Police arrested two individuals, a 31-year-old woman, Guzala and her associate, Yameen Mohammad from Malerkotla, for allegedly assisting a Pakistani official posted at the High Commission in Delhi. Police believe the two were part of a broader espionage network. Earlier, on May 3, two men, Palak Sher Masih and Suraj Masih, were arrested in Amritsar for allegedly taking photographs and sharing sensitive details of Army cantonments and airbases. They were reportedly in contact with ISI through Harpreet Singh alias Pittu alias Happy, an inmate at Amritsar Central Jail. Police sources say all nine individuals were allegedly in frequent contact with the ISI and actively passed sensitive information to Pakistani handlers.
Who is Jyoti Malhotra The Haryanaa Youtuber Arrested For Pakistani Intel Link
The 36-year-old digital creator was arrested by the Hisar Police, accused of something far more sinister than her online persona ever suggested espionage. She was charged with spying for Pakistan, allegedly sharing sensitive
Travel Vlogger, Who Visited Pak Twice, Arrested For Spying
Jyoti Malhotra aka Jyoti Rani, who ran a travel account on YouTube called 'Travel With Jo', has been arrested from Hisar in Haryana for sharing Indian military information with Pakistan, police said on Saturday.
Mumbai: Mentally disturbed over illness, 72-yr-old woman jumps off 7th floor in Dahisar
A senior citizen committed suicide after jumping from the seventh floor of a building in Dahisar area of Mumbai suburban, police said here on Wednesday.
Haryana police detains 39 Bangladeshi nationals for illegal residence and employment at brick kiln
CHANDIGARH : Haryana Police today detained 39 Bangladeshi nationals for illegally residing in the Hansi area of Hisar district, where they were working at a brick kiln. They had crossed the border from Bangladesh into India without the necessary documentation. Sources stated that of the 39 detained Bangladeshi nationals, 14 are men, 11 women, and 14 children, all of whom were employed at a brick kiln on Tosham Road. None of them possessed valid documentation to stay or work in India. The police action followed a tip-off, and initial investigations suggest that these individuals had entered India illegally from Bangladesh. A police official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, and security and intelligence agencies are also involved. The police are in the process of collecting all available documents related to these individuals, who will be sent to a designated detention camp in Delhi once all necessary procedures are completed, the official said. Sources also revealed that the detained Bangladeshi nationals are currently in police custody. It is understood that the owner of the brick kiln had brought these individuals from Rajasthan about a month ago for work at the kiln. Several other families had joined them just a few days ago, some of whom possessed Aadhaar cards issued in West Bengal. Authorities have launched a drive to identify any Pakistani or Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in the region. Recently, 14 illegal Bangladeshi migrants were apprehended while working at brick kilns in Mahendergarh, where they were found to be in possession of fake Aadhaar cards. Additionally, a 15-member family from Pakistan, living in Balsamand village in Hisar, was sent back to the detention camp in Delhi last month. A senior police official stated that all legal procedures are being followed, and further action will be taken once the required documentation and formalities are completed.
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Punjab all set for mock drills in 20 towns as nation ramps up defence preparedness
CHANDIGARH: Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, civil defence mock drills will be held at 20 places in Punjab, besides several locations in Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh on Wednesday, as per instructions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). In Punjab, the mock drills will be held in Amritsar, Bathinda, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, Batala, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Adampur, Halwara, Patiala, Pathankot, Barnala, Mohali, Faridkot, Kotkapura, Rupnagar, Bhakra Nangal, Sangrur and Abohar. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, The civil defence teams and Punjab Police, along with the Home Ministry, will conduct mock drills tomorrow, adding that the state government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is closely monitoring the exercise to ensure the safety of citizens. Preparations are almost complete for conducting the mock drills. The objective of the drills is to create awareness among the public and take necessary precautions in the event of any attack, he added. Cheema said the directions of the Home Ministry will be followed during the mock drills. Sources said that public announcements will be made before the drills. As per the guidelines issued by MHA, the drills will include activation of air raid warning sirens, training of civilians, students and others in civil defence procedures to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack, implementation of crash blackout measures, early camouflaging of vital plants and installations, updating and rehearsing of evacuation plans. The ministry had asked several states to conduct mock drills on May 7 for effective civil defence. In the meeting today, the issue of sirens was raised as for many years these have not been tested thus many might be dysfunctional for that we need to first check the working of all the civil and defence siren systems and these will be tested. Thus people should not panic, said a senior functionary who took part in the meeting. MHA conducts key review meeting ahead of massive civil defence mock drill, identifies 19 'top priority' sites Meanwhile, Ferozepur Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma said as part of the mock drill preparations, six civil defence sirens will be sounded in the city and the Ferozepur Cantonment area from 7 to 7.15 pm on Tuesday. These sirens will be sounded for the preparation of the May 7 mock drill, she said, adding that there was no need to worry. A senior police official in Ferozepur said a blackout rehearsal will be carried out from 9 to 9.30 pm on Wednesday and police patrolling teams will be deployed. In Haryana too, mock drills will be conducted at many places, including Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Panchkula, Panipat and Rohtak. In a letter to the chief secretaries of all states and administrators of Union Territories, the MHA stated that the measures to be taken during the mock drills include the operationalisation of air-raid warning sirens, training civilians on civil-defence aspects to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack and cleaning bunkers and trenches. The other measures are provisions for crash-blackout measures, early camouflaging of vital plants and installations and updating and rehearsing evacuation plans. The mock drills also include the operationalisation of hotline and radio-communication links with the Indian Air Force (IAF), testing the functionality of control rooms and shadow control rooms. It said the active participation of the district controllers, various district authorities, civil-defence wardens, volunteers, home guards (active and reservists volunteers), National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS), Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), college and school students is envisaged in the exercise. Civil defence volunteers rehearse emergency response in Lucknow ahead of nationwide mock drill
21 Supreme Court judges disclose their asset to public
NEW DELHI: 21 Supreme Court judges, including the CJI, disclosed their and their spouse's assets to the public on Monday night, in accordance with a full-court decision to put up relevant information in the public domain. This move is expected to enhance transparency in the judiciary. The information is available on the Supreme Court's website, www.supremecourtofindia.nic.in . The sanctioned strength of judges in the apex court is 34; at present, there is one post lying vacant. The 12 judges who have not yet declared their detailed assets are: Justices B V Nagarathna, J K Maheshwari, Dipankar Datta, Manoj Misra, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Aravind Kumar, Prashant Kumar Mishra, Satish Chandra Sharma, Prasanna B Varale, N Kotiswar Singh, R Mahadevan and Joymalya Bagchi. The Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has a three-bedroom flat in South Delhi, a four-bedroom flat with two parking spaces in Commonwealth Games Village, Delhi, measuring 2446 sq.ft. super area. He has 56% share in four-bedroom flat in Sispal Vihar, Sector 49, Gurugram, measuring 2016 sq.ft. super area. He has his share in Dev Raj Khanna (HUF), part owner of house with an undivided share in land at Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh. As per his disclosure, he has Rs 55.75 lakh in fixed deposits and bank accounts, and Rs 1.06 crore in Public Provident Fund (PPF-Account opened in the year 1989). He has GPF - 1,77,89,000. He has got LIC Money Back Policy yearly premium 29,625 and shares of Rs 14,000. Interestingly, the CJI, who will demit office in May 13, has no liabilities or loans on him. The CJI-designate, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai,has Rs 19.63 lakh in bank accounts and Rs 6.59 lakh in his PPF account.Besides these, he has aResidential House at Amravati, Maharashtra (Inherited from deceased father). He has a residential Apartment at Bandra, Mumbai, Maharashtra (Self). Also, he has a residential apartment in Defence Colony, New Delhi (Self). Justice Gavai has also agricultural land at Amravati, Maharashtra, and at Kedapur and Katol, Nagpur, (inherited from deceased father). Justice Surya Kant has one kanal House in Sector 10, Chandigarh (jointly owned by Self/Spouse/HUF), ~13.5 acres (approx.) of agricultural land at Village Golpura, District Panchkula (jointly owned by Self/Spouse/HUF), 300 square yard plot in Sushant Lok-1, Gurugram. (jointly owned by Self/Spouse/HUF), a Ground floor and basement in 285 sq. yards house in G.K.-I, New Delhi, (Jointly owned by Self/Spouse). He also has a 192 sq. yards House in Sector 18-C, Chandigarh (Jointly owned by Self/Spouse), 250 sq. yards House in DLF-II, Gurugram (Self). He has also 1/3rd share in the agricultural land measuring about 12 acres and a house at village Petwar, Distt. Hisar. [Ancestral], besides 1/3rd Share in 250 sq. yards House, Urban Estate-II, Hisar [Inherited from Father]. Justice A S Oka, who is slated to retire on May 24, has among his assets Rs 92.35 lakh in PPF, Rs 21.76 lakh in FD, a 2022 modelMaruti Balenocar and a car loan of Rs 5.1 lakh. Justice Vikram Nath has declared a 2-BHK apartment in Noida, a bungalow in Allahabad and inherited agricultural land in Uttar Pradesh. He also has Rs 1.5 crore in investments. Justice K V Viswanathan has Investments of 120 Crores and has paid tax of Rs 91 Crores in the last 10 years. He has a builder Floor house, purchased in 2010, in Safdarjung Development Area, New Delhi. He also has a builder floor house purchased in 2014 in the same area. He also owns Joint ownership (50% share with spouse) of a builder floor house, purchased in 2016, in Gulmohar Park, New Delhi besides others.
Congress MP Surjewala slams Centre, Punjab & Haryana CMs over escalating water dispute
CHANDIGARH: Amid the ongoing stand-off between Punjab and Haryana over water sharing, senior Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala on Sunday questioned the silence of the Union government on the issue. He also urged the Centre to instruct the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in Punjab not to obstruct Haryanas water allocation. Surjewala questioned why the Narendra Modi-led NDA government is not issuing written orders to the Mann government under Article 257 of the Constitution, which deals with the control of the Union over states in certain cases. Why is it not giving directions to ensure Haryanas water is not stopped? he asked. The senior Congress leader alleged that since the assembly elections in Punjab are scheduled for 2027, the BJP is deliberately maintaining silence and avoiding action. According to him, the BJP is trying to portray Bhagwant Mann as a hero in order to prevent the Congress from coming to power in Punjab at any cost. A controversy was deliberately created over the water from the Bhakra Nangal Dam, although it was entirely avoidable, Surjewala claimed. The fact is that the water level in the dam currently stands at 1,556 feet. As per the parameters, the water level should be maintained at a minimum of 1,506 feet. If 8,500 cusecs of water is supplied daily to Haryana, by May 21 the level would still be at 1,532 feetwell above the minimum required level. So, what objection can any state have in such a situation? Yet objections are being fabricated to help the BJP support the sinking ship of Mann, he alleged. Surjewala also criticised the chief ministers of both Punjab and Haryana, claiming they are indulging in rhetoric while the Union government remains inactive. Despite the severe water shortage, Mann and Saini are busy writing letters to each other. Instead of meeting the Prime Minister and Power Minister, the Haryana CM is staging a drama with an all-party meeting and talking about approaching the Supreme Court, he said. He accused the central government of ignoring the issue altogether. The Union government is sleeping as if Punjab and Haryana dont exist. The Bhakra Beas Management Board, which falls under the Centres Power Ministry, is doing nothing, Surjewala alleged. Punjab Police deployed at Bhakra Nangal dam despite Union Home Secretary asking to withdraw force Highlighting the impact on Haryana, Surjewala said the state is facing a severe water crisis, especially in the districts of Kaithal, Kurukshetra, Jind, Fatehabad, Rewari, Bhiwani, Dadri, Mahendragarh, and Sirsa. He noted that water supply from Bhakra Dam has been reduced from 8,500 cusecs to 4,000 cusecs. In this scorching heat, around 215 water works have dried up, and village ponds are nearly empty. Cattle are on the verge of dying of thirst, and tanker mafias are charging Rs 1,000 per tanker. The cotton crop (Narma) must be sown by May 15, but in the Cotton Bowl of HaryanaSirsa, Hisar, and Fatehabadsowing has stopped in nearly 5 lakh hectares, he claimed. The stand-off between Punjab and Haryana intensified on Saturday as the Punjab government boycotted a meeting of the Bhakra Beas Management Board. Meanwhile, an all-party meeting held in Haryana called on the Punjab government to unconditionally release the water. The AAP-ruled Punjab government has refused to release additional water to the BJP-ruled Haryana, claiming the latter had already utilised 103 percent of its allocated share by March.
Doctor, 25, Dies Of Burn Injuries, Mother Claims Murder
A 25-year-old medical graduate, Bhawana Yadav, from Rajasthan preparing for postgraduate medical studies in Delhi suffered severe burn injuries while she was in Hisar. She later died during treatment in Jaipur.
A 15-member Hindu family from Pakistan moved to Delhi camp from Haryana's Hisar
CHANDIGARH: A family of 15 Pakistani Hindus who came to India last year have been sent to a camp near Majnu Ka Tila in Delhi by the state police. They came from Pakistan to Rajasthan's Jaisalmer and later shifted to Balsamand village in Hisar, Haryana. This family joined many such families who are already living in this camp near Majnu Ka Tila. There are also families in another camp near Signature Bridge in the national capital. They face an uncertain future. Sources said that the family of 15 was put in a bus by the Haryana Police and taken to Majnu Ka Tila camp. It was in July 2024 that the family hailing from Sindh in Pakistan reached India. They entered the country via Rajasthan and spent some time in Delhi. From there, they moved to Balsamand village after they came in contact with a local villager who facilitated their relocation. Most of the family members have been working as daily-wagers and were getting meager earnings but they hoped never to return to Pakistan where they often faced religious persecution. One of them said that they never thought that they would end up in such a situation. Being Hindus they were subjected to continuous harassment and faced religious persecution in Pakistan and not to mention the socio-economic hardships. He added that they also taken land of rent and were growing vegetables, pulses and fruits and trying to settle down as slowly people started trusting them. But now they are not sure how long they will stay in the camp and what is there fate. A police official confirmed that the family has been shifted to a camp in the national capital from the village. Balsamand police chowki in-charge Shesh Karan said the family was handed over to the Delhi authorities. Another police official said that this family moved to Hisar in August last year from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan with help of one Shamsher Singh of Balsamad village. Sources said that there are many such families which have come to India from the neighboring country and have not got citizenship or as per rough estimates some few hundred such people are living near Majnu Ka Tila and also another few hundred such families are living near Signature Bridge in Delhi but of these some of them have got their citizenship certificates.
Punjab-based agent held for arranging illegal UK entry for passenger
NEW DELHI: A Punjab-based agent, who holds a diploma in multimedia programming, was arrested for his involvement in arranging a fake UK visa for a man attempting to travel abroad via Sharjah. The 35-year-old accused, identified as Amit Bhardwaj alias Gavi, was nabbed from one of his hideouts in Punjab, police said on Wednesday. The matter came to light when a 25-year-old man named Anil, a resident of Hisar in Haryana, was caught at the IGI Airport on 1 March, 2022, during immigration clearance while trying to depart for Sharjah, UAE. Upon scrutiny of his documents, immigration officers found a fake UK visa affixed to his passport. According to a senior police officer, Anil disclosed during investigation that he wanted to go to the UK to earn quick money. He came into contact with an agent, Karanjeet, through another agent, Gavi, who assured him that his journey to the UK via Sharjah would be arranged for Rs 12 lakh with the help of associates, the officer said. The passenger said he paid the entire amount in cash and was promised a job in the UK. He handed over his passport to the agent, who later arranged the fake visa and tickets. However, Anil was intercepted during the immigration clearance at IGI Airport. Earlier, agents Karanjeet and one of his associates, Gurmeet, were arrested in connection with the case. Later, the name of one agent, Gavi alias Amit Bhardwaj, surfaced. He had introduced the passenger to agent Gurmeet and was found to be involved in the case as an associate, said Additional Commissioner of Police (IGI Airport) Usha Rangnani. Bhardwaj, a graduate and diploma holder in multimedia programming, told the police he was financially struggling when he met Karanjeet, who was already duping people by offering fake visas. He started working with him, Rangnani said. The accused further disclosed that the passenger had approached Karanjeet through him, as he had met Anil during a previous job. Karanjeet then promised to arrange the visa, tickets, and journey to the UK via UAE for Rs 12 lakh. As per the deal, he, along with Karanjeet and Gurmeet, arranged a fake UK visa on the passport of the passenger. He also revealed that he received a commission of Rs two lakh from Karanjeet in this case, the officer added.
CHANDIGARH: There is only one operational old-age home in Haryana as per the status report given to the Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) by the authorities. The commission has raised serious concerns over the sluggish pace of old-age home construction across the state. In a review conducted in compliance with its earlier order dated January 31 the commission noted that only one old age home in Rewari district is currently operational, nearly two years after its inauguration on January 6, 2023. As per the status report received on April 1, this year the land has not yet been identified for old age homes in Jhajjar, Palwal, Panipat, Rohtak, and Sirsa districts. Meanwhile, districts like Gurugram, Kaithal, CharkhiDadri, Mahendragarh, and Nuh have earmarked land and have initiated the construction process. Construction remains pending in Faridabad, Fatehabad, Hisar, Jind, Kurukshetra, Sonipat, and Yamunanagar due to a lack of planning approvals. However, work is ongoing in Karnal under the Smart City Project and in Panchkula under the supervision of the Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board. During a virtual inspection of the Rewari old age home, the commission found that only 12 senior citizens (9 men and 3 women) were residing in a facility built to house 170 residents. Several hygiene issues were observed, including unclean washrooms, poor kitchen conditions, and insufficient staff only one safaisewak was deployed, which was deemed inadequate for maintaining cleanliness. A full commission bench comprising Chairperson Justice (Retd) Lalit Batra, Judicial Member Kuldip Jain, and Member Deep Bhatia, invoked Section 19 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, which mandates at least one Old Age Home in every district. The Commission reaffirmed that ensuring dignity and security for the elderly is a constitutional and moral obligation of the state. To expedite progress, the commission has directed the following senior officials to personally monitor and accelerate the construction of old age homes: Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Chief Administrator, HSVP, Panchkula, Director, Development and Panchayats Department and Director, Town and Country Planning Department. According to Dr Puneet Arora spokesman of the commission and protocol officer, the commission has sought a detailed action taken report from the concerned departments by July 29 this year.
YouTuber Kills Husband With Lover's Help In Haryana, Dumps Body In Drain
Two lovers strangled the woman's husband to death in Haryana's Hisar district after they were caught in an objectionable position.
Manufacturing Cluster Worth Rs 4,680 Crore To Be Developed In Haryana's Hisar
Under the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor, industrial townships will be developed in six cities across seven states, with the IMC in Hisar being the largest project.
Haryana to set up Rs 4,680 crore Industrial Manufacturing Cluster near Hisar airport
CHANDIGARH: To boost industrial growth in Haryana, an Industrial Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) will be established near Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar, spanning around 3,000 acres. The project, estimated to cost Rs 4,680 crore, will be a joint initiative between the Haryana Government and the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC). This information was revealed during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini earlier today. Civil Aviation Minister Vipul Goel was also present at the meeting. During the meeting, CM Saini was informed that the Union Government, in collaboration with state governments, is working on integrated industrial corridors featuring multi-modal connectivity to accelerate manufacturing and promote planned urbanisation. Under the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor, industrial townships will be developed in six cities across seven states. Among these, the IMC in Hisar will be the largest, spanning nearly 3,000 acres and set to be developed in two phases. It was informed in the meeting that this project is expected to attract investments of around Rs 32,000 crore and generate over 10,000 employment opportunities. The IMC will have all essential and modern infrastructure including roads, a water treatment plant, and a solid waste management plant (STP). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NICDC and the Haryana Government will be signed soon for the successful execution of this project. Saini directed the officers concerned to expedite the formal procedures. He said that the IMC will attract investments from both Indian and international companies. Out of the 7,200 acres demarcated in Hisar, around 4,212 acres are occupied by Maharaja Agrasen Airport, while the IMC will be established on the remaining approximately 2,988 acres. Proximity to the airport will provide a significant advantage to industries, he said. In the meeting it was further shared that under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor being developed by NICDC, an Integrated Multi-Modal Logistics Hub is being set up on approximately 886 acres in Nangal Chaudhary, Haryana. Thus, Haryana stands to gain greatly from the presence of two major industrial corridors, which will boost investment and generate employment in the state. Saini said that the development of industries is crucial for realizing the vision of a Viksit Haryana under the Viksit Bharat mission. The state government is committed to establishing 10 Industrial Model Townships (IMTs) in Haryana. Officers concerned have been directed to take necessary steps in this direction.
Industrial manufacturing cluster to be established near Hisar airport
Haryana is set to establish a Rs 4,680 crore Industrial Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) near Hisar's Maharaja Agrasen Airport, spanning approximately 3,000 acres. Developed jointly with NICDC, this project, part of the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor, aims to attract Rs 32,000 crore in investments and generate over 10,000 jobs. The IMC will feature modern infrastructure and benefit from the airport's proximity.
Modi dares Congress to make Muslim president
CHANDIGARH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly defended the Waqf Act and attacked the Congress opposition to it as nothing but the partys appeasement policy. Addressing a rally at Hisar in Haryana on the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar, he dared the Congress to select a Muslim as its president or allocate 50% of tickets to Muslim candidates if it truly cared for the community. Before the rally, Modi laid the foundation stone of the new terminal building of the Maharaja Agrasen Airport worth over Rs 410 crore and flagged off a commercial flight to Ayodhya. He reiterated his promise that even those wearing slippers would fly in aeroplanes, saying that the vision is now being realised countrywide. Modi accused the Congress of turning SCs, STs, and OBCs into second-class citizens when in power. He cited the case of Karnataka, where the government turned the reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs into an appeasement tool, granting reservations in government tenders based on religion. He said that the Constitution has no such provision. The PM said the Congress appeasement policies significantly harmed the Muslim community, benefiting only a few and leaving the rest of society uneducated and impoverished. On the availability of vast tracts of land under Waqf boards, the PM said that they were meant to benefit the poor, destitute women and children but were exploited by a handful of land mafia. He claimed that the mafia was encroaching on lands belonging to SCs, tribals and backward classes, leaving the Pasmanda Muslim community without any benefits. Defending the new Waqf Act, he said the amendments would end such exploitation, ensuring that Waqf Boards cannot touch tribal lands. He described this as a major step in protecting tribal interests. Insulted Ambedkar PM Modi said that the Congress insulted B R Ambedkar during its rule, orchestrated his electoral defeats, and conspired to exclude him from the system. After his death, the Congress also tried to erase his legacy and suppress his ideas, the PM claimed, adding that the grand old party spread the virus of vote-bank politics in the country. Double standard On implementing Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, PM Modi accused the Congress of having double standards on secularism. The Constitution talks about a secular civil code, but Congress never implemented it. Today, UCC has been implemented in Uttarakhand. Unfortunately, the Congress is opposing this, he said.
PM lays foundation stone for new terminal at Hisar airport
Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation for a Rs 410-crore terminal at Hisar Airport, enhancing Haryana's connectivity. New flights will connect Hisar to Ayodhya, Jammu, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Chandigarh. Since 2014, the number of airports has doubled to 150, with the UDAN scheme connecting 90 airports and making air travel more accessible.
Congress insulted Ambedkar, reduced SCs, STs and OBCs into second class citizens: PM Modi
CHANDIGARH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress party of reducing the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and OBCs into second-class citizens while in power. The Prime Minister's accusation came on the birth anniversary of social reformer and chief architect of Indian Constitution Dr B R Ambedkar. Modi was addressing a rally in Hisar after laying foundation stone for a new terminal building at Majaraja Agrasen Airport worth over Rs 410 crore and flagging off a flight to Ayodhya. Launching an all-out attack on the Congress, Modi said that the Congress party's opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, benefitted only a few extremists while leaving the rest of the community neglected, uneducated and impoverished. The Prime Minister said if the Congress truly cared for the Muslim community, the party would have appointed a Muslim as their party president or allocated 50 per cent of tickets during elections to Muslim candidates. He stated that the new provisions will honor the sanctity of Waqf, ensuring that the rights of poor and Pasmanda Muslim families, women, and children are upheld. He affirmed that this reflects the true spirit of the constitution and genuine social justice. The Constitution talks about a secular civil code, but Congress never implemented it. Today, uniform civil code has been implemented in Uttarakhand. Unfortunately, the Congress is opposing this, he said. He criticized the Congress for its treatment of Ambedkar, stating that while he was alive, they insulted him, orchestrated his electoral defeats twice, and conspired to exclude him from the system. He remarked that after Babasahebs passing, the party also attempted to erase his legacy and suppress his ideas. He highlighted that Dr. Ambedkar was the protector of the Constitution, whereas they became its destroyer. He stated that while Dr. Ambedkar aimed to bring equality, Congress spread the virus of vote-bank politics in the country. Modi remarked that Ambedkar envisioned a life of dignity for every poor and marginalized individual, enabling them to dream and fulfill their aspirations. Criticizing the Congress rule during which the SC, ST, and OBC communities faced significant barriers, with even access to banks being a distant dream, the Prime Minister said that insurance, loans, and financial assistance were mere aspirations for them. He highlighted that under the BJP government led by him, the largest beneficiaries of Jan Dhan accounts are from SC, ST, and OBC communities. He proudly noted that today, these individuals confidently showcase their RuPay cards, symbolizing their financial inclusion and empowerment. Reiterating his promise that even those wearing slippers would fly in airplanes, a vision now being realized across the country, Modi highlighted that in the past ten years, millions of Indians have experienced air travel for the first time. He noted that new airports have been built even in areas that previously lacked proper railway stations, sharing that before 2014, India had 74 airports, a number achieved in 70 years while today, the number of airports has surpassed 150. He emphasized that nearly 90 aerodromes have been connected under the UDAN scheme, with over 600 routes operational, enabling affordable air travel for many. Hisar Airport will elevate the aspirations of Haryanas youth, providing them with new opportunities and dreams, he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first commercial flight from Hisar to Ayodhya and laid the foundation stone for the new terminal building of the Maharaja Agrasen Airport. The new terminal, worth over Rs 410 crore, is set to feature a modern passenger terminal, a cargo terminal, and an air traffic control building, according to an official statement. The project, which marks a major boost to Haryanas aviation infrastructure, is expected to be completed within two years, significantly enhancing the airports capacity and efficiency. The move is part of the government's UDAN, or the regional connectivity scheme, aimed at making air travel more affordable and accessible. Hisar Airport will elevate the aspirations of Haryanas youth, providing them with new opportunities and dreams, said Modi. With regular flights now scheduled between Hisar and Ayodhya twice a week, and three weekly flights to cities like Jammu, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Chandigarh, Hisar Airport is expected to become a key regional hub. The inauguration of Hisar Airport marks a significant milestone in Haryana's development journey. It will boost regional connectivity and catalyse economic growth across the state. https://t.co/8DtkTWUEXD Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2025 Reiterating his promise to make air travel 'safe, affordable and accessible to all', the prime minister said that nearly 90 aerodromes have been connected under the UDAN scheme, with over 600 routes operational, enabling affordable air travel for many. This has led to record-breaking numbers of annual air travelers. India's domestic air traffic reached 16.13 crore in 2024, marking a 6% increase year-on-year, showed DGCA data. Modi further highlighted that various airlines have placed record orders to the tune of 2,000 new aircraft, which will create numerous jobs for pilots, air hostesses, and other services. He also pointed out that the aircraft maintenance sector will generate significant employment opportunities. Modi's visit to Hisar coincided with Ambedkar Jayanti, commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar, a monumental figure in Indian history renowned for championing the rights of marginalised communities and for his role as the chief architect of the Constitution. During the occasion, PM Modi also launched a series of development projects in Haryana, with investments totalling around Rs 10,000 crore. . Read more on Business by NDTV Profit.
Votebank ka virus: PM Modi attacks Congress for opposing Waqf Act, says loot of land will stop now
Congress has become the destroyer of Constitutions. Dr BR Ambedkar wanted to bring in equality, but Congress spread the virus of vote bank politics. Babasaheb wanted that every poor, every backward can live with dignity and with their head held high, have dreams and complete them, PM Modi said in Hisar, Haryana while inaugurating first commercial flight from the district to Ayodhya.
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Historic Day: Haryana Chief Minister On Launch Of Hisar-Ayodhya Flight
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Hisar historic as PM Modi flagged off a direct commercial flight from Maharaja Agrasen International Airport to Ayodhya's Maharishi Valmiki Airport.
PM flags off Hisar-Ayodhya flight, lays foundation stone for new terminal building of airport
PM Modi laid the foundation stone of Maharaja Agrasen Airport's new terminal building to be built at an estimated cost of over 410 crore
PM flags off Hisar-Ayodhya flight; lays foundation stone for new terminal building of airport
HISAR, Apr 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday flagged off a commercial flight from here to Ayodhya and laid the foundation stone of the new terminal building at the airport. In line with his commitment to make air travel safe, affordable and accessible to all, PM Modi laid the foundation stone of Maharaja Agrasen Airports new terminal building to be built at an estimated cost of over Rs 410 crore. It will include a state-of-the-art passenger terminal, a cargo terminal [] The post PM flags off Hisar-Ayodhya flight; lays foundation stone for new terminal building of airport appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LIVE: PM Modi flags off Hisar to Ayodhya flight, lays foundation for new terminal at Hisar airport
PM Modi flags off Hisar-Ayodhya flight, lays foundation for Rs 410-crore terminal at Hisar Airport
On Ambedkar Jayanti, PM Modi inaugurated development projects in Haryana, including Hisar Airport. He flagged off the inaugural commercial flight from Hisar to Ayodhya and laid the foundation for a new 410 crore terminal building featuring modern passenger and cargo facilities, along with an ATC building.
PM Modi to inaugurate Hisars Maharaja Agrasen Intl Airport on Ambedkar Jayanti: CM Saini
