Mumbai: Child falls to death during Dahi Handi pyramid practice at Dahisar
An 11-year-old boy tragically died after falling from a Dahi Handi pyramid during practice for Janmashtami in Dahisar East on Sunday. The incident occurred in the Dharakhadi area, according to Dahisar Police. An FIR has been registered against the organiser of the volunteer group the child belonged to.
Respect constitutional bodies, will reply to EC notice: Bihar Dy CM on 'possessing' 2 voter cards
Vijay Kumar Sinha, Bihar's Deputy CM, received a notice from the Election Commission. The notice concerns allegations about him having two voter IDs. Sinha stated he respects constitutional bodies. He promised to respond to the Election Commission's questions. He claims he had requested to remove his name from Patna's voter list after registering in Lakhisarai.
Election Commission issues notice to Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha for possessing two EPIC cards
PATNA: The Election Commission on Sunday issued a notice to Bihar deputy chief minister and senior BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sinha following a controversy over possessing two EPIC (elector photo identity card) numbers. Sinha has been asked to send a reply notice by August 14. The notice has been sent to Deputy Chief Minister Sinha by Deputy Collector, land reforms-cum registration officer of Patna Sadar, who is also the election officer of Banki assembly constituency, asking him to explain about possessing two EPIC numbersAFS0853341 and IAF3939337. While EPIC number AFS0853341 listed his name at polling booth number 405 and serial number 757 of Bankipur assembly constituency in Patna district, EPIC number IAF3939337 listed his name as an elector from Lakhisarai assembly constituency. Sinhas name existed in both assembly constituencies during the Special Intensive Revisional of electoral rolls. Sinha, on being contacted, said that he would send a reply notice to the authority concerned. Earlier in the day, he claimed that though his name existed in Bankipur and Lakhisarai assembly constituencies, he voted from Lakhisarai constituency. He also claimed that he had submitted the required form for deletion of his name from one place. He said that his family previously lived in the Bankpur assembly area. I filled up a form for the deletion of my name from the voter list. I got my name added to the voter list of Lakhisarai assembly constituency. I sent a filled-up form for deletion of name from Bankipur after he found his name featured in both lists, he told the media. Earlier, the leader of the Opposition in the Bihar assembly, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav , alleged that the Bihar deputy CM possessed two EPIC numbers and demanded action against him. He also questioned whether the apex poll body would initiate action against Deputy CM Sinha. If an attempt is made to take action against us, will action be taken against Deputy CM Sinha? he asked. Tejashwi is himself surrounded in controversy over possessing two EPIC numbers. The Election Commission has already declared his second EPIC number as fake and asked him to provide the original copy of that EPIC.
CM flying squad seizes 8.5 quintals of adulterated mawa in Hisar
Bihar Deputy CM has dual voter registrations: Tejashwi levels serious allegation amid SIR row
Tejashwi Yadav, addressing the media in Patna, claimed that Bihar Deputy CM is registered as a voter in two different assembly constituencies across two districts. According to Yadav, Sinha's name appears in the draft voter list of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025 from both Patna and Lakhisarai districts.
CM flying team seizes 8.55 quintals of adulterated mawa in Hisar
A CM Flying team uncovered an illegal adulterated mawa operation in Dhani Shyam Lal, Hisar, seizing 8.55 quintals of contaminated mawa stored in unhygienic conditions. The adulterated mawa, sourced from Rajasthan, was being supplied to prominent sweet shops, including Bikaner Sweets.
Bihar's Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha refuted Tejashwi Yadav's claims of possessing two voter IDs with differing details. Sinha explained he applied to transfer his registration from Bankipur to Lakhisarai in April 2024, but the deletion was rejected. He has since notified the Election Commission and emphasized that he only votes in Lakhisarai, accusing Yadav of spreading misinformation.
Tejashwi Yadav Says Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Sinha Has 2 Voter IDs, He Hits Back As SIR Row Snowballs
Tejashwi claimed Vijay Sinha's name appears in both the Lakhisarai Assembly constituency and the Bankipur Assembly constituency in Patna district.
Bihar DyCM Vijay Kumar Sinha has two EPIC cards: Tejashwi Yadav
PATNA : RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday alleged that Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has two voter ID cards and asked what action is being taken against Sinha. Yadav, talking to reporters here, said, Vijay Kumar Sinha is a voter from two different assembly constituencies in two different districts. His name is there in Lakhisarai assembly constituency in the same district and also in Bankipur assembly constituency in Patna district. He has two different Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) cards. Surprisingly, it has happened after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by the Election Commission in Bihar. Who should be held responsible, either Sinha himself or the Election Commission? What action is being taken against Sinha? When will he (Sinha) resign from the post after the revelations? #WATCH | Patna, Bihar: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, Three lakh houses in Bihar have zero house numbers. Is this a joke? What kind of process is this? You are here to strengthen democracy, to conduct fair elections. If the opposition is raising any question, making any pic.twitter.com/bM89zCzYnk ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2025 Reacting to Yadav's allegations, Sinha told reporters on Sunday, Earlier, names of mine and my family members were listed in Bankipur assembly seat. In April 2024, I had applied to add my name from Lakhisarai. I also filled a form to remove my and my family members' names from Bankipur. I have evidence. For some reason, my name was not removed from Bankipur and it appeared in the draft electoral roll. I called the Booth Level Officer and submitted a written application and took a receipt seeking deletion of my name from Bankpur. I have both documents. Sinha said that he has voted from only one place. I vote from only one place. Last time too, I voted from only one place. The prince of Jungle-Raj (Tejashwi) is simply trying to mislead people by giving wrong facts. Entire Bihar knows that he (Tejashwi) plays the game of tarnishing the image of others. He should apologise for making false allegations against me, Sinha said. Tejashwi Yadav denies voter ID duplication, blames Patna officials for changing EPIC number The Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly said Sinha's EPIC ID number in the Lakhisarai assembly constituency is IAF3939337, and in the Bankipur assembly constituency in Patna district, his ID number is AFS0853341. While Sinha's age is 57 years in one list and 60 years in another. Is this not fraud and an age scam? He must have filled two different forms in two different assembly constituencies. He deliberately got two votes registered in two different places. If he did not personally sign both forms, then did the Election Commission create two different votes for him in two different assembly constituencies based on forged signatures? Will he receive two different notices, or are these rules only for the opposition leaders? Yadav alleged. Commenting on the EC asking him to respond to allegations that he holds two EPIC numbers, the RJD leader said, I have replied to the EC, why should I need to give an explanation for this? He accused the EC of attempting to pin on him a mistake committed by its own officials. Recently, the EC had asked Yadav to respond to allegations that he holds two EPIC numbers. Whose lapse is it if two EPIC numbers were issued to me? Galti khud karen aur explanation hamse mangege (They make the mistake themselves and are seeking an explanation from me). Bihar Congress chief Rajesh Kumar in a post on X on Saturday, shared screenshots of the draft electoral rolls in which the DyCM has been shown as a voter in Lakhisarai, his assembly seat, as well as Bankipur in the capital city. PTI, however, could not independently verify the authenticity of the screenshots shared by Kumar. Kumar asked, Had Sinha been casting his vote from two places? How did he file his enumeration forms from more than one place? Would there be an FIR against him for this fraud?.
Bihar DyCM Vijay Kumar Sinha Has Two EPIC Cards: Tejashwi
Patna, Aug 10: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday alleged that Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has two voter ID cards and asked what action is being taken against Sinha. Yadav, talking to reporters here, said, Vijay Kumar Sinha is a voter from two different assembly constituencies in two different districts. His name is there in the Lakhisarai assembly constituency in the same district and also in Bankipur assembly constituency in Patna district. He has two different Electoral [] The post Bihar DyCM Vijay Kumar Sinha Has Two EPIC Cards: Tejashwi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Tejashwi Yadav claims Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha has two EPIC numbers
Tejashwi Yadav further asked the ECI and the district administrations of Patna and Lakhisarai, what kind of action would be taken against him, highlighting the ECIs swiftness in issuing him a notice.
Raksha Bandhan Special Train list 2025: These trains will connect key routes like Mumbai, Nagpur and Patna. Services include one-time trips and daily operations. Passengers can travel from Bhagat Ki Kothi to Bandra Terminus. Jaipur and Hisar will also have special train connectivity. Book your tickets soon for a comfortable journey.
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh gets another 40-day parole, 14th since 2017
CHANDIGARH: Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, a 57-year-old convict in rape and murder cases, walked out of Sunaria jail on his 14th temporary release since 2017. The self-styled godman was granted a 40-day parole this time. Sources said Ram Rahim Singh left Sunaria jail early at 6 AM under tight police security and reached the Dera headquarters in Sirsa around 9 AM in a cavalcade of seven SUVs. This will be the first time in eight years that he will celebrate his birthdayon August 15at the Sirsa dera. In the past, during previous paroles or furloughs around this occasion, he had mostly stayed at his Barnawa Ashram in Uttar Pradesh. He is expected to remain at the Sirsa dera until returning to jail on September 14. According to sources, this will be his 58th birthday, though the celebrations are likely to be limited. He may address his followers virtually, as the administration has reportedly not granted permission for large gatherings at the dera. He was earlier granted a 21-day furlough in April this year, during which he stayed at the Sirsa dera, participated in Dera Foundation Day celebrations, and met several followers. Before that, he received a 30-day parole in January, a week before the Delhi assembly elections. On October 1 last year, he was also granted a 20-day parole before the October 5 Haryana assembly elections. In total, he has spent 326 days out of jail so far. The paroles and furloughs granted to him have often coincided with elections in Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, or Rajasthan. Dera Sacha Sauda has a large following across these states, especially in Haryanas Sirsa, Fatehabad, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, and Hisar districts. He is currently serving a 20-year sentence for the rape of two female disciples, a conviction handed down by a special CBI court in August 2017. In January 2019, he was also convicted, along with three others, for the murder of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati and sentenced to life imprisonment. In May last year, he was acquitted by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in the 2002 murder of the sect's former manager, Ranjit Singh.
Advocates Rajat Kalsan and others granted bail in case of assaulting cops in Hisar
From Kalyan to world stage: How dhaba owners daughter Vaishnavi Patil, chases Olympic dream
Vaishnavi Patil, daughter of a dhaba owner, defied expectations by securing a spot in the World Wrestling Championships after only four years of mat wrestling. Inspired by Sakshi Malik, she transitioned from mud wrestling and swimming, driven by a desire to win an Olympic medal. Her coach credits her dedication and disciplined training in Hisar for her rapid progress.
Rivers in spate in Bihar after heavy rain, CM directs officials to remain alert
PATNA: The water levels in several rivers in Bihar have risen due to heavy rain in the last 24 hours, officials said on Sunday. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar directed all officials concerned to remain alert. According to the latest district-wise rainfall bulletin issued by the Meteorological Department on Sunday, Light to moderate rain was recorded in many districts, including Patna, Banka, Muzaffarpur, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, Buxar, Gayaji, Jehanabad, Kaimur, Katihar, Khagaria, Munger, Nalanda and Vaishali since August 2. Several key roads and many low-lying areas in Patna were waterlogged following incessant rain in the state capital on Sunday. The Meteorological Department issued an 'orange' alert (be prepared) for several districts, including Patna, Gayaji, Jamui, Aurangabad, Khagaria, Banka, Vaishali, Samastipur, Seikhpura, Lakhisarai, East Champaran, Arwal, West Champaran and Nawada for the next 48 hours. Officials of the state Water Resources Department (WRD) said that incessant rain in several districts has caused rivers and streams to overflow. The increased inflow also caused the water level in many dams to rise, they said. Besides, incessant rainfall in catchment areas of Nepal has also led to the rivers touching or flowing above the danger level in several places, they added. No causality has been reported so far, and in certain areas in East and West Champaran, Bhagalpur and Patna districts, villagers of low-lying areas have been shifted to safer places by the district administration. Owing to moderate to heavy rain in certain areas in the state, major rivers, including Ganga, Kosi, Sone, Bagmati, Gandak, Kamla, and Adahrwa, are maintaining a rising trend in their courses in the past couple of days, the latest report of the WRD said. Ganga is flowing above the danger level in Bhagalpur, and at Gandhi Ghat and Hathidah in Patna, Burhi Gandak in East Champaran, and Kosi in Supaul and Khagaria, it added. Almost all rivers are maintaining a rising trend throughout their courses, engulfing low-lying localities along their courses. However, all embankments are safe, a senior WRD official said. Meanwhile, the chief minister on Sunday inspected the State Emergency Operations Centre of the Disaster Management Department (DMD). According to a statement issued by the DMD, During the inspection, the CM reviewed the rainfall situation in the state, water levels of rivers, and the status of crop coverage. Bihar Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the DMD, Pratyaya Amrit, briefed the CM about the rainfall situation in the state. The CM directed all officials concerned to remain alert, it added. From June 1 to August 3 this year, the state recorded 409 mm of rainfall, which is 22 per cent less than normal. The ACS also mentioned that the state received good rainfall in the past 24 hours, with 25 mm or more rainfall recorded in 222 blocks across the state, the statement said. Regarding the current water levels of rivers in the state, the ACS said that the water levels in the Ganga, Kosi, and Burhi Gandak and some other rivers have risen, but the situation is currently under control. Providing details on crop coverage, he stated that as of August 3, paddy crop coverage in the state stands at 79.43 percent, whereas it was 67.38 percent during the same period last year. It is expected that 100 per cent coverage will be achieved by August 15 under normal circumstances, the statement added.
Decide on legality of Dahisar digital hoardings within three weeks, Bombay high court directs BMC
Leafhopper outbreak in decade hits North Indias cotton belt
A severe outbreak of leafhopper pests, commonly known as jassids, in the cotton fields of North India could significantly impact the country's already declining cotton production. A recent field survey conducted by the South Asia Biotechnology Centre revealed a massive infestation of green leafhoppers, referred to locally as hara tela , in key cotton-growing districts. These areas include Hisar, Fatehabad, and Sirsa in Haryana, as well as Mansa, Bathinda, Abohar, and Fazilka in Punjab, and Hanumangarh and Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan. The survey was part of the Bandhan project, a programme run by government institutions such as the Central Institute of Cotton Research and various State Agriculture Universities, in collaboration with local non-profit organisations. The aim of this project is to assist farmers in combating Pink Bollworm pests in cotton crops. The survey team, consisting of scientists, found infestation levels of 1215 leafhoppers per leafsignificantly above the Economic Threshold Level (ETL). The team further noted that an alarming number of cotton leaf injuries exceeded ETL, based on the damage grading system. For the past three consecutive weeks, green leafhopper (jassid) populations have exceeded ETL, allegedly triggering widespread yellowing of leaf margins and downward curlingclassic symptoms of jassid attack. Scientists attribute the outbreak to a confluence of weather conditions, including above-average rainfall, an increased number of rainy days, persistent humidity, and cloud cover, all of which have allegedly created ideal conditions for jassid proliferation. Fields were graded 3 to 4 based on the ICAR-CICR infestation scale, indicating severe to extreme damage. Experts confirm this is the worst outbreak in a decade in the North cotton-growing zone. The leafhopper infestation has emerged at a time when the cotton crop stands, and overall condition, are significantly better than in the past three to four years. The crop appears robust across the northern region, except in late-sown areas of Sri Ganganagar, where irrigation was unavailable during the sowing period, noted Dr Bhagirath Choudhary, Founder & Director of South Asia Biotechnology Centres High-Tech R&D Station, Sirsa, Haryana. The survey team noted that failure to control this green leafhopper infestation promptly could lead to substantial damage to the cotton crop in the coming days. Farmers must remain alert and take immediate action to manage the pest effectively to avoid potential yield losses. The field team was led by scientists and cotton experts including Dr Dilip Monga, Dr Bhagirath Choudhary, Dr Naresh, Deepak Jakhar, and KS Bhardwaj.
Kamboj Sabha to get plot in Panchkula; Hisars Bada Suleman village renamed Udhampura
Two decades after deluge: Poisar to Dahisar, river revival at a trickle
Hisar HAU UG / UP Admission Exam Result 2025 Out at hau.ac.in Direct Link to Download Result
Hisar HAU UG / UP Admission Exam Result 2025: Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agriculture University, Hisar Result 2025 has been released on hau.ac.in. Here is the direct Link to check your UG and PG Course Results Online.
How a Mumbai office boy lost Rs 2.95 lakh trying to sell his kidney for Rs 1 crore
A Mumbai office boy from Dahisar faced a financial crisis. He attempted to sell his kidney online. He was then cheated of Rupees 2.95 lakh. The fraudster promised him Rupees 1 crore. The victim contacted a number online. He believed it was a Delhi hospital. Police have registered an FIR. They are investigating the cybercrime and cheating case.
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday raised the issue of the alleged murder of a Dalit youth in Haryana's Hisar and alleged that the harassment meted out to his family for seeking justice is not just a crime but exposes the ugly face of BJP-RSS's 'Manuwadi' system that discriminates against Dalits. He also demanded justice for the youth's family by taking strict action against those behind the murder, as he claimed that he and his party stand firmly with the family of the 16-year-old youth who reportedly died in Hisar. When power sits in the lap of 'Manuwadi' ideology, the lives of Dalits are of no value. The murder of Dalit youth Ganesh Valmiki in Haryana's Hisar and the brutality inflicted on his family is not just a crime, it is the ugly face of the BJP-RSS's 'Manuwadi' system that today considers the lives of Bahujans in India as worthless, deeming them unworthy of equality and respect, he said in a post in Hindi on X. , ! - BJP-RSS pic.twitter.com/BI4hhxsMjT Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 17, 2025 The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha claimed that Ganesh's family alleges that he was killed by police, and even after nine days, no action has been taken. When the family sought justice, they were the ones harassed instead, he also alleged. This is not an isolated incident - in the last 11 years, atrocities against Dalits, Adivasis, and minorities have skyrocketed unchecked. Why? Because the BJP in power has given free rein to violence cloaked in discrimination, the former Congress chief alleged. Gandhi further said the Narendra Modi government has not only remained silent on these atrocities but has also weakened constitutional institutions, turning the police and administration into weapons for such crimes and shields for the perpetrators of such crimes. In Modi's era, being a Dalit, being poor, being marginalized - has become akin to a crime, he claimed. Ganesh Valmiki's death is not just the death of an individual - it is the murder of the Constitution, the murder of Baba Saheb's dreams, Gandhi also said. I stand firmly with the victim's family. This is not just one family's fight for justice; it is a battle for social justice and the soul of India. Immediate and strict action against the guilty will be the minimum justice required, the Congress leader said.
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
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.
Class 11 & 12 students in Haryana stab principal to death on campus for being told to shorten hair
On Guru Purnima, Jagbir Pannu, a school principal in Hisar, was murdered. Two students allegedly stabbed him following repeated reprimands. The students had been warned about their behavior and appearance. After a test, they lured Pannu to an area without CCTV. They stabbed him and fled, discarding the knife. Police recovered the weapon and are searching for the suspects.
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 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.
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
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
Students, guards clash at Haryana varsity; many hurt
At least six students have been injured in the incident and they are currently undergoing treatment at the government hospital Hisar, the sources said.
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.
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Travel vlogger Jyoti Rani, arrested for espionage, remanded in judicial custody
She was arrested on May 17 in a case registered under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act and Section 152 of the BNS at Hisar Civil Lines police station
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
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 .
Hisar District Court Sends Youtuber Jyoti Malhotra to 4 Days Police Remand
According to Hisar SP Shashank Kumar Sawan, Malhotra was being developed as an asset and had maintained ties with other YouTube influencers and Pakistani national
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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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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
'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.
Probe Underway Into Links Between Odisha YouTuber and Pak Spy Jyoti Malhotra: Police
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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 .
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.
Who is Jyoti Malhotra, the YouTuber arrested in Hisar for allegedly spying for Pakistan?
Jyoti Malhotra, a travel blogger known as Desi-Indo-Joe, has been arrested in Hisar, Haryana, on espionage charges. She is accused of sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence through platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. Investigations revealed her contact with Pakistani handlers and alleged involvement in compromising national security by passing classified information.
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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.
PATNA: Police in Bihars Lakhisarai district have initiated a probe after activists of RJD and CPI chanted slogans in support of Pakistan during a candle march taken out against a terrorist attack on tourists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. Lakhisarai SP Ajay Kumar said that police swung into action after a video showing RJD and CPI workers chanting slogans in favour of Pakistan went viral on social media. I have directed the station house officer of Suryagarha to inquire into the matter and lodge a case, Kumar said. The Opposition parties took out a candle march at Suryagarha to express their anger against the terrorist attack on tourists at Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed and several others were injured. The candle march was led by RJDs district president Kali Charan Das. The video showed CPI leader Kailash Prasad alias Engineer shouting slogans in support of Pakistan, followed by other RJD and CPI workers. The candle march was taken out on Saturday evening. However, the video of the incident went viral on Sunday. On being contacted, RJD district president Das said that some over-enthusiastic supporters chanted slogans in favour of Pakistan instead of India. There was no malafide intention behind it. It was a human error, he told this reporter over the phone on Sunday. Meanwhile, CPI has removed its leader Kailash Prasad alias Engineer from the party with immediate effect. The viral video attracted widespread condemnation. Local residents demanded stern action against the CPI and RJD leaders who were involved in anti-national activities. When the entire nation is seething with anger and the government has taken a strong exception to the incident, RJD and CPI workers are extending their support to Pakistan, which orchestrated the massacre of 26 tourists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, they said.
