Haryana reports 31 new Covid cases; 20 from Gurugram, Faridabad: Officials
Karnal and Jhajjar reported three cases each, Panipat reported two cases, while Yamunanagar, Hisar and Panchkula reported one each
Besides Delhi, Ghaziabad and Noida in Uttar Pradesh and Panipat in Haryana were searched by the agencys sleuths.
2 persons posing as GST officers to rob Panipat accountant of Rs 29 lakh
Indian Oil to complete Panipat, Gujarat refinery expansions by December - Business Standard
Indian Oil to complete Panipat, Gujarat refinery expansions by December Business Standard
Indian Oil Finalises India's Largest Green Hydrogen Project At Panipat
This marks Indian Oil's entry into the green hydrogen space with India's largest-ever green hydrogen project to date.
Indian Oil bets big on clean energy with 10,000-tonne Panipat plant
Indian Oil has finalized the cost for its green hydrogen plant in Panipat. This is India's largest such unit. The plant will produce 10,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually. It will replace fossil-fuel-based hydrogen. The commissioning is expected by December 2027. This project aligns with India's green hydrogen mission. It will help IndianOil meet its Net Zero targets.
24-year-old newlywed man killed over skullcap in Haryana
A 24-year-old Muslim man, who recently got married six months ago, was hit on his head after a fight over wearing a skullcap in Haryanas Panipat district. The incident occurred on Saturday, May 24, near Sanoli Chowk. Firdaus Alam, alias Asjad Babu, was returning after meeting friends when the murder accused Narendra alias Shishu Lala, 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 .
Investigations into Arman, arrested for espionage, revealed numerous Pakistani contacts and data sharing with a Pakistan High Commission official. Simultaneously, Devinder Dhillon was remanded to judicial custody after a large amount of data was retrieved from his devices. Mohammad Tareef is being interrogated for similar connections, while Nauman from Panipat is under scrutiny for links to a Pakistan-based terrorist.
School teacher expelled for teaching Kalma in school during class lesson
After the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, an incident with Kalma at the centre of it became the subject of a recent controversy. In Haryana's Panipat, a teacher said to have taught Kalma to Class 8 students.
Panipat School Teacher Fired For Teaching Kalma To Class 8 Students
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.
Suspected spy held in Haryanas Panipat was in touch with Pak-based ISI handler, say police
Chandigarh, May 15: A 24-year-old youth, who has been arrested in Panipat district for allegedly supplying sensitive information to some individuals in Pakistan, was also in touch with a Pak-based ISI handler, Haryana Police sources said on Thursday. The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is Pakistans premier military intelligence agency. The suspect, Nauman Ilahi (24) from Kairana in Uttar Pradesh, worked as a factory security guard and is accused of supplying sensitive information to Pakistan. He was nabbed on Tuesday. Illahis arrest [] The post Suspected spy held in Haryanas Panipat was in touch with Pak-based ISI handler, say police appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Suspected spy held in Haryana's Panipat for sharing information with Pakistan
The suspect, Nauman Ilahi (24), is from Kairana in Uttar Pradesh, who had been working as a private security guard in the district, the police said on Wednesday (May 14, 2025).
Suspected Spy Arrested In Haryana For Sharing Information With Pak: Cops
A suspected spy was arrested in Panipat district on Tuesday for allegedly supplying sensitive information to some individuals in Pakistan, Haryana Police said.
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
Terror attack aftermath: 4,000 tourists take train route to exit J&K
NEW DELHI: The non-availability of flights to their respective cities forced many tourists to opt for the train route in their mad rush to exit Jammu & Kashmir at the earliest following the terror attack at Pahalgam. In just two days, nearly 4,000 tourists chugged out of the state. Chief Public Relations Officer, Northern Railway, Himanshu S Upadhyay told TNIE, Apart from operating two special trains, Northern Railway attached additional bogies to regular trains to accommodate them. We also opened food stalls 24x7 at railway stations in Kashmir to facilitate a smooth route out for the tourists. Passengers managed to reach Shri Vaishnavo Devi Katra or Jammu railway stations by buses and taxis. We operated two specials from Katra via Jammu to New Delhi. Each of these trains carried at least 1,500 passengers, he said, adding, The first special train (Train no. 04612) was operated on April 23 while the second special train (Train no. 04625) was operated on April 24. The trains had stoppages at Udhampur, Jammu, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ambala, Kurukshetra and Panipat. Pahalgam aftermath: India ramps up diplomatic outreach as world leaders continue to dial PM Modi In addition to that, extra bogies were attached to a few regular trains that left the state including Shalimar Malani (Train no. 14662) and Kolkata Express (Train no. 13152). We also gave priority to the tourists and accommodated them on trains on which people did not board at the last minute, Upadhyay said. The rush had eased by Friday and hence there was no need for any special train to be operated on April 25, he added. Food stalls were opened 24x7 at the stations. A 'mini war room' managed by railway staff was set up at Jammu to co-ordinate between all the departments and to handle the situation efficiently, the CPRO said. Help desks were opened at all the stations in J&K to offer any required support to the visitors.
Railways to run second special train from Jammu's Katra to Delhi on April 24
It will start from Shri Vaishno Devi Katra, and halt at several stations such as Udhampur, Jammu, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ambala, Kurukshetra and Panipat before terminating at the New Delhi Railway Station
Newlywed Naval officer from Haryana killed in Pahalgam terror attack
CHANDIGARH: Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, a 26-year-old naval officer from Karnal, Haryana, was among the 26 people killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, also called 'Mini Switzerland', on Tuesday. He had recently married Himanshi from Gurugram on April 16, and the couple was on their honeymoon in Kashmir. Their wedding reception had taken place just days earlier, on April 19. As per reports which reached here, Narwal was shot in chest, neck and left arm and was brought dead to the hospital. There is no confirmation about the condition of his wife, Himanshi. He completed his Class 10 from Saint Kabir School in Karnal, pursued his Class 12 in Delhi, and went on to earn a B Tech degree from Sonepat. Defence officials confirmed that Lieutenant Vinay Narwal was posted in Kochi and had joined the Indian Navy two years ago. Originally from Bhusli village in Karnal district, he was currently residing in Sector 7, Karnal. He is survived by his father, Rajesh Narwal, a superintendent with the GST wing of the state excise department in Panipat; his mother, Asha Narwal; his younger sister, Srishti; and his grandfather, Hawa Singh, a retired police officer. Singh said, We have come to know that the terrorist asked the religion and then fired. He and his wife was having food at that time and he was shot in the head. In the information given to us we were told that in the attack he was shot in the head. His father, sisters, father-in-law and mother-in-law have left for Srinagar. When he was three and half years old we had shifted from our village to Karnal. He did his Class X from here and Class XII from Delhi. Then he did his B Tech from Sonepat. Then through SSB he was directly got commissioned in the navy as second Lieutenant and about one and half years ago he was promoted as Lieutenant, he said. Singh said, His grandson always wanted to serve in the armed forces and since childhood when he use to see military vehicles he use to ask me many questions. I had served in the BSF and I knew how tough is the job guarding the borders and then I joined Haryana Police. As the news of his death reached the neighbors and locals went into a shock and described Narwal as a young officer with a bright future. People gathered at Narwal's residence in Karnal to mourn his death with his family. Vinay a navy officer was married about four days ago, everyone was happy. We have received the information that he was killed by terrorists and died on the spot said, Naresh Bansal, a neighbor.
TREVOC Group To Invest Rs 200 Crore In Residential Projects In Tier-2 Cities In Haryana
These cities include Sohna, Sonipat, Panipat, Kundli, and Karnal.
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.
Shivaji Maharaj was 100 per cent secular, the ultimate ideal king: Nitin Gadkari
NEW DELHI : Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has described Shivaji Maharaj as an exemplary king, a benevolent ruler, and a 100 per cent secular figure. He said if there is an ultimate ideal, it is undoubtedly Shivaji Maharaj. Speaking at the launch of the book The Wild Warfront - Shivaji Maharaj: Volume 2 by Vishwas Patil, Gadkari, who claimed that he has only one photograph in his office that of Shivaji Maharaj -- said the Chhatrapati holds a special place in the hearts of Indians and is even more significant to him than his own parents. Nowadays, the word 'secular' is very popular, but the meaning of the word 'secular' in the English dictionary is not religious neutrality. The meaning of the word secular is 'equal respect for all religions,' treating all religions with equal justice. This is the meaning of secular. And Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a public welfare king in our country's history who was 100 per cent secular. Particularly throughout his history, he won many battles and never attacked a mosque. He always showed respect for women, was a king devoted to the people, and was strict in administration, Gadkari said to a packed audience at Maharashtra Sadan on Wednesday. To emphasise his point about Shivaji being a secular and just king, Gadkari referenced the Battle of Pratapgarh, which took place on November 10, 1659, between the Maratha forces led by Shivaji Maharaj and the Bijapur troops under General Afzal Khan. The 67-year-old lauded how, after killing Khan, Maharaj ordered his army, which he mentioned included many Muslim soldiers, to bury Khan with full respect at the battlefield -- Pratapgarh Fort. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who was also present at the launch, said he was happy that Gadkari discussed the secular aspect of Shivaji Maharaj, a quality that, he argued, is often underappreciated, even by the Maharaj's own admirers. According to the Lok Sabha MP of Thiruvananthapuram, it was Shivaji, who after many of his conquests, gave strict instructions to his soldiers that if they ever came across a Quran, they should pick it up, treat it with respect until they could find a Muslim to hand it over to. He added, Those were the kind of values that Shivaji had. We all know about Shivaji's chivalry towards women, the extraordinary grace with which he dealt with the people, and the fact that his army consisted of people from every caste. Literally, every caste, from Dalit to Brahmin, was with him, around him, amongst his courtiers, and amongst his soldiers. He had Muslim soldiers. There was absolutely no bigotry in Shivaji. Commending the book, which is Nadeem Khan's English translation of Patil's historical Marathi novel Rankhaindal, Gadkari expressed hope that people now in India those outside Maharashtra and in Western countries would see a just picture of the king, as the history written during the Mughal era and British rule was unfair to him. .There were many things that were unfair to him, some even called him a 'lootera' (a bandit). I can say with full confidence that Shivaji's personality was complete, it was exceptional. In our current governance system, how a king should be, how a king should act, he is an example of that, he said. Tharoor, too, congratulated the author for bringing his skill of ovelisation of history to best use and able to pull off two volumes on Shivaji in fictional form, who he admits is an extraordinarily interesting figure to read about in any Indian language. He seconded Gadkari saying that Shivaji has indeed come through various renderings in the national imagination -- from demonisation during the Mughal era to being hailed as original Hindu nationalist by freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak. We have had demonisation of him (Shivaji), as Gadkari ji reminded us of 'lootera,' a bandit, which was propagated by the partisans of the Mughal side. Then, we had the veneration of him as the great anti-colonial resistance figure, and this notion of resistance. You had different interpretations even within Maharashtra. Jyotiba Phule's interpretation of Shivaji as the voice of the subaltern, as the voice of the underclass rising up, versus, say, the Bal Gangadhar Tilak version of the original Hindu nationalist, portraying Shivaji as the origin of Hindu nationalism, explained the 69-year-old Congress leader. Touted by publishing house Westland Books as the dazzling second volume of Patil's The Wild Warfront, the book reconstructs Shivaji Maharaj's life and battles through intensive research. Patil, known for his novels like Ranangan, Chandramukhi, Panipat, and Sambhaji, has sold over 50,000 copies of the two volumes in Marathi -- Jhanjhawat (The Whirlwind) and Rankhaindal (The Wild Warfront).
Trump's reciprocal tariffs: Punjab, Haryana exporters are a worried lot
CHANDIGARH: As US President Donald Trump is all set to launch reciprocal tariffs on April 2, exporters and manufacturers in Punjab and Haryana are a really worried lot. President World MSE Forum Badish Jindal said that auto parts, garments, hosiery, steel products and fasteners are likely to be hit by Trump's move. We do Rs 50 lakh crore import of which Rs 9 lakh crore worth products are imported from China. Our exports to China is worth Rs one lakh crores. Our export is to the tune of Rs 30 lakh crore. Last year's trade deficit was Rs 19.96 lakh crore. This year it is expected to rise to Rs 22 lakh crore, he noted. Badish Jindal pointed out that the countries that will benefit from Trump's reciprocal tariffs are Pakistan and Bangladesh. These neighbouring countries are India's main competitors. Instead of increasing imports, we should increase manufacturing in the country. CII Punjab President Amit Jain said that India will suffer in the short and medium terms, but there won't be long-term impact for the country since India enjoys a favourable relationship with the US. However, the industries exporting to US will suffer the consequences. Auto Parts Manufacturers Association of India President GS Kahlon who exports auto parts said that the association has 300 members in Ludhiana who manufacture auto parts, said that they were supplied to US and other countries. Already our business is affected due to countries such as Syria, Iran, Iraq and Morocco having stopped buying from us and now with US imposing tariffs, business will be further affected, he added. Former President of Federation of Indian Export origination Ashwani Kumar said that hand tool industry and sports manufacturing industry will not be hit as they do not fall under the purview of the new tariffs. Duty on steel will be set back for the time being later when markets recover as it will stabilize ass epical steel is exported to US. India is acting touch and in longer run we will be benefited, he added. The new Trump Tariff regime reflects a major protectionist policy shift for America that counters world trade flows of the past. For decades WTO and other global bodies, with US nudging, have worked towards dropping barriers for freer trade. This will start trade wars and protectionism of scales unfathomable. Punjab will not escape the negative impact of upto 25 per cent tariffs that are expected to come into play by tomorrow. Hosiery of Ludhiana, textiles of Amritsar, Engineering and other industry is expected to hit troubled waters for sure, says Gunbir Singh, past chairman, CII Punjab. Meanwhile the exporters of Panipat in Haryana have submitted their representation to Union Minister for Commerce and Industries Piyush Goyal through Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) to resolve any issues at the earliest, said Lalit Goyal President of Panipat Exporters Association. He further that India imports machine-made carpet that invites 22 per cent tariff while the export tariff was around 0-6 per cent on handloom products. Though the import of machine-made carpet from the US was of only Rs 50 crore, the export of handloom products was to the tune of Rs 10,000 crore per annum. We have requested the government to reduce the import tariff to protect the industry, he said as there are 1000 units in Panipat alone and of these 500 exporters and 35 lakh labour working in them.
M3M group clears Rs 1,130 cr Indiabulls loans; to pay remaining Rs 170 cr by Jun
NEW DELHI, Mar 31:Realty firm M3M Group has repaid about Rs 1,130 crore in loans from Indiabulls to develop a township project in Panipat, and it plans to clear the remaining balance of nearly Rs 170 crore in the coming few months. In a statement on Monday, Gurugram-based M3M Group said it will clear the entire Rs 1,300 crore Indiabulls loan in the first quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal. The loan was availed by M3M India from Indiabulls for [] The post M3M group clears Rs 1,130 cr Indiabulls loans; to pay remaining Rs 170 cr by Jun appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM flags concern on textile waste, bats for recycling
NEW DELHI: In his monthly radio programme Man Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed concerns over the issue of textile waste and the increasing trend of opting for fast fashion as part of his intent to raise awareness about social issues with the people during his address. The Prime Minister said the textile waste has become a major cause of worry for the whole world. The trend of getting rid of old clothes as soon as possible and buying new ones is increasing all over the world, he said. Have you ever thought about what happens to the old clothes that you stop wearing? This becomes textile waste, he added. Apprising people about the research work being done globally to deal with the textile waste menace, Modi said that only less than one percent of textile waste is recycled into new clothes. India is the third country in the world where the maximum textile waste is generated. This means that we also face a huge challenge, he said. The Prime Minister, however, expressed his happiness about the several commendable efforts that are being undertaken in India to deal with this challenge. Underlining that many Indian start-ups have begun working on textile recovery facilities, the PM said, There are many such teams that are also working for the empowerment of our ragpicker brothers and sisters. Many young friends are involved in the efforts towards sustainable fashion. They recycle old clothes and footwear and distribute them to the needy. Many items like decorative pieces, handbags, stationery and toys are being made from textile waste. Many organisations are engaged in popularising circular fashion brands these days, he added. Talking about new cloth rental platforms, Modi said designer clothes are available on rent and also applauded the work done in cities like Bengaluru, Tirupur and Panipat. Panipat in Haryana is emerging as a global hub for textile recycling. Bengaluru is also creating a distinct identity for itself with innovative tech solutions. More than half of the textile waste is collected here, which is an example for our other cities as well. Similarly, Tirupur in Tamil Nadu is engaged in textile waste management through wastewater treatment and renewable energy, Modi said. He said said various states are celebrating their traditional new year on Sunday and many others will be celebrating in the coming days. They are a pointer to the spirit of unity pervading Indias diversity.
PM Modi flags textile waste problem, calls it 'huge challenge'
Prime Minister Modi highlighted India's challenge of textile waste, citing a study where the nation ranks third globally. He praised cities like Panipat, Bengaluru, and Tirupur for their innovative approaches in textile recycling, tech solutions, and waste management. Efforts by startups and groups empowering ragpickers were also acknowledged.
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi lauds textile waste recycling in Bengaluru, Tripur, Panipat
NEW DELHI: In his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed concerns over the issue of textile waste and the increasing trend of opting for fast fashion as part of his intent to raise awareness about various social issues with the people during his address. The Prime Minister said, the textile waste has become a major cause of worry for the whole world. The trend of getting rid of old clothes as soon as possible and buying new ones is increasing all over the world, he said, adding, Have you ever thought about what happens to the old clothes that you stop wearing? This becomes textile waste. Appraising people about the research work being done globally to deal with the textile waste menace, Modi said, only less than one percent of textile waste is recycled into new clothes. India is the third country in the world where the maximum textile waste is generated. This means that we also face a huge challenge, he noted. The Prime Minister, however, expressed his happiness about the several commendable efforts that are being undertaken in India to deal with this challenge. Underlining that many Indian start-ups have begun working on textile recovery facilities, the Prime Minister said, There are many such teams that are also working for the empowerment of our ragpicker brothers and sisters. Many young friends are involved in the efforts towards sustainable fashion. They recycle old clothes and footwear and distribute them to the needy. Many items like decorative pieces, handbags, stationery and toys are being made from textile waste. Many organisations are engaged in popularising circular fashion brands these days, he added. Talking about new cloth rental platforms, Modi said, designer clothes are available on rent and also applauded the work done in Indian cities such as Bengaluru, Tirupur and Panipat. Panipat in Haryana is emerging as a global hub for textile recycling. Bengaluru is also creating a distinct identity for itself with innovative tech solutions. More than half of the textile waste is collected here, which is an example for our other cities as well. Similarly, Tirupur in Tamil Nadu is engaged in textile waste management through wastewater treatment and renewable energy, Modi said.
In his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the growing issue of textile waste and fast fashion. He emphasized that less than 1% of textile waste is recycled into new clothes, and India ranks third globally in textile waste generation.
After Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal Suman called Rana Sanga a raitor, who invited Babur to invade India, all hell broke and a massive controversy erupted over the issue. Did Rana Sanga invite Babur to invade India and defeat Ibrahim Lodi of Delhi in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526?
Panipat battle a symbol of Maratha bravery, not defeat: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis also informed the House that the State government is constructing a memorial for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Agra
Panipat battle symbol of Maratha bravery: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has asserted that the third battle of Panipat, fought in 1761, was a symbol of the bravery of Marathas and not their defeat. He said the state government is building a memorial to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Agra and acquiring land for another memorial in Panipat, where the battle was fought between Marathas and Afghan ruler Ahmad Shah Abdali.
JJP Leader Ravinder Minna Shot Dead In Panipat, Cops Launch Manhunt For Absconding Accused
JJP leader Ravinder Minna was shot dead in Panipat's Vikas Nagar. Two others were injured
JJP Leader Shot Dead In Haryana's Panipat
Jannayak Janta Party leader Ravinder Minna was shot dead by an unidentified armed assailant in Panipat.
Haryana: JJP leader Ravinder Minna shot dead in Panipat
JJP leader Ravinder Minna was shot dead in Panipat on Friday, with his cousin and another person also injured in the attack. Five police teams have been formed to apprehend the accused. This incident follows the killing of BJP leader Surendra Jawahra in Sonipat over a land dispute.
BJP sweeps Haryana civic polls, big setback for Cong
The BJP registered emphatic victories in seven municipal corporations in Haryana, while its nominees were leading in two other civic bodies in the recently held elections. The Congress, which was hoping to improve its electoral fortunes after a defeat in the 2024 Assembly polls, suffered another setback. The BJP candidates won with large margins in Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Karnal, Rohtak, Sonipat, and Ambala. The BJP was also leading in Yamunanagar and Panipat. In Manesar, an Independent candidate, Inderjeet Yadav, won the mayoral election. The results are seen as a major setback for the Congress, which has been facing internal turmoil and factionalism.
BJP set to sweep Haryana civic polls, its eight mayoral candidates in the lead
CHANDIGARH: The mayoral candidate of the BJP won the Ambala municipal corporation and its nominees were leading in eight other civic bodies in Haryana, as the counting of votes for the recently held elections went underway on Wednesday. The Congress, which was hoping to make a comeback after suffering a defeat in the 2024 Assembly polls, was trailing. Elections for the posts of mayor and ward members in the municipal corporations of Manesar, Gurugram, Faridabad, Hisar, Rohtak, Karnal, Yamunanagar, Panipat, Ambala and Sonipat were held earlier this month. Bypolls for the post of mayor in the municipal corporations of Ambala and Sonipat were also held. In Ambala, Shailja Sachdeva, the BJP candidate for the mayor's post, defeated her nearest Congress rival Amisha Chawla by a margin of 20,487 votes. In Faridabad, the ruling party's mayoral candidate Parveen Joshi was leading over Congress' Lata Rani, while Raj Rani of BJP was leading over Seema Pahuja from Gurugram. In Manesar, however, BJP candidate Sunder Lal was trailing Independent candidate Inderjeet Yadav. Praveen Popli of the BJP was leading from Hisar over the Congress' Krishan Singla. In Karnal, the BJP's Renu Bala Gupta was ahead of the Congress' Manoj Wadhwa. In Panipat, the BJP's Komal Saini was leading over Congress' Savita Garg while Ram Avtar of the Safron outfit was leading over Surajmal Kiloi in Rohtak. Senior BJP leader Rajiv Jain was leading over Congress' Komal Dewan in Sonipat. In Yamunanagar, Suman of the BJP was ahead of Congress' Kirna Devi. Extensive arrangements have been made by the Haryana State Election Commission in coordination with the district administrations concerned to ensure smooth conduct of the counting process, officials said.
Haryana Municipal election counting begins; Check result highlights
Election Results (Google Trends): Vote counting for municipal elections began at 8 am on Wednesday, with results to be announced the same day. Elections took place in various municipal corporations, councils, and municipalities on March 2, except for Panipat which held elections on March 9. Stringent security measures are in place at counting centers.
Maharashtra to build memorial for Maratha warriors in Panipat, Agra
Earlier in January, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had annouced that a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji would be erected at Panipat and a grand memorial would be built at the site where the battle was fought
Haryana municipal elections: 52.5% voter turnout in Panipat
The turnout is lower by around 9% from 2018 polls.
Sonal Goel was born in Panipat, Haryana, but she did her schooling in Delhi. After Class 12, Sonal graduated from Delhi University's Shriram College of Commerce and earned a CS degree from Delhi.
Polling underway for municipal elections in Haryana
CHANDIGARH: Polling was underway for election of mayors and all ward members in seven municipal corporations and some other municipalities of Haryana on Sunday, officials said. Voting is being held for the election of mayors and all ward members in seven municipal corporations of Gurugram, Manesar, Faridabad, Hisar, Rohtak, Karnal, and Yamunanagar. Additionally, by-elections for the post of mayor in Ambala and Sonipat municipal corporations, are also taking place. The voting is being held from 8 am to 6 pm. Similarly, elections are being conducted for the president and all ward members of four municipal councils of Ambala Sadar, Pataudi Jatoli Mandi, Thanesar, and Sirsa. Bye-election is also being held for the post of president in municipal council Sohna, district Gurugram. VIDEO | Haryana: Security deployed outside a polling booth in Karnal as municipal election is underway. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7 ) pic.twitter.com/fvV2N54EzC Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 2, 2025 Voting is also taking place for the election of presidents and all ward members in 21 municipal committees. Bye-elections for the post of president in Assandh (Karnal district) and Ismailabad (Kurukshetra district) municipal committee is also taking place. Among the early voters included Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who cast his vote at a polling booth in Karnal. Khattar appealed to voters to come out and cast their vote. Casting vote is our democratic right and it is also our duty to exercise our franchise, he said. VIDEO | Haryana Municipal Elections: Union Minister and Former CM of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar ( @mlkhattar ) is in Karnal to cast his vote. Here's what he said: The local government is an important part in democracy. The BJP got successes in Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha pic.twitter.com/P8rmJHFlep Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 2, 2025 Haryana State Election Commissioner Dhanpat Singh said extensive arrangements, including those pertaining to security, have been made for the free, fair and transparent elections of the urban local bodies. Singh said that 39 candidates are contesting for the posts of mayor in nine municipal corporations. Similarly, 27 candidates are in the fray for the posts of president in five municipal councils. A total of 151 candidates are contesting for the posts of president in 23 municipal committees. In some wards, only one candidate has filed a nomination, leading to their unopposed election. The polls are being conducted through EVMs. Polling for the Panipat municipal corporation will take place on March 9. After the completion of the election process, vote counting will begin at 8 AM on March 12, and results will be declared on the same day. Earlier, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini exuded confidence that the BJP will win the civic polls and said that after the formation of the riple-engine government, work will be done three times faster. The Congress has appealed to the electorate for a full majority for the party. Congress worker's body found stuffed in suitcase in Haryana's Rohtak, party demands high-level probe
NCRs Second RRTS Line To Panipat Set For Fast-Tracking Under BJP-Led Governments
The Delhi-Panipat corridor is part of the Union Government's plan to enhance connectivity under the Functional Plan on Transport for NCR-2032
CHANDIGARH: The 104 illegal immigrants deported from the United States have revealed a common linkmost entered the US in January this year and were sent through the 'Dunki Route' operated by travel agents in Dubai. These agents were contacted via local sub-agents in India, including some in Delhi and the UK. Sources said officials at Amritsar International Airport questioned the deportees, who arrived handcuffed on a special US military plane . The returnees shared details of their ordeal and provided names of agents to whom they had paid large sums of money. A few who were deported said they went through agents based in Delhi and the UK, an official stated. Among them, 29-year-old Mandeep Singh from Chohla Sahib, Taran Taran district, left for Spain two and a half years ago. Though he was doing well there, he decided to move to the US. He contacted the same agent who had facilitated his Spain entry and paid Rs 1 crore to reach the US. He first travelled to Dubai on a visa for Serbia and then flew via Armenia to Serbia. From there, he reached Tijuana, Mexico. The agent repeatedly assured me of a smooth passage. I had asked the agent to send me before the US election results, as one knew Donald Trump will win, Mandeep said. India may be able to lodge complaint with UN body over deporting of immigrants in shackles: Legal expert After walking more than 100 kilometres through the jungle, he managed to enter the US but was soon detained by border patrol officials. Robin Handa (26) from Ismailabad, Kurukshetra, Haryana, reached the US on January 22 after a seven-month journey that began on July 24 last year. His parents sold one acre of land to arrange Rs 43 lakh for the agent. However, he was arrested at the border, detained in a camp, and deported in handcuffs and chains without any statement being recorded. Aakash (20) from Kalron village, Karnal, Haryana, paid Rs 72 lakh after his family sold land. He entered the US via the Mexico border on January 26, only to be arrested by border patrol. Khushpreet Singh (18) from Ismailabad, Kurukshetra, who studied up to Class VIII, paid Rs 45 lakh to take the same route. Jitesh Kumar from Ambala, son of a retired police official, entered the US on January 19 but was soon arrested. He, too, had paid Rs 45 lakh and took six months to reach the US. Anuj Rawal from Rishpur village, Panipat, Haryana, paid Rs 40 lakh to an agent, selling one acre of land and taking a loan to fund his journey. He left India four months ago, stayed in Dubai for a month, and then continued his journey. I spent about three weeks in Panama forests, then stayed for a month in Mexico. As soon as I entered the US, I was caught. I was jailed for four days before being deported on the fifth day, he recounted. Ankit from Farmana village, Sonepat, paid Rs 50 lakh after his family sold three bighas of land. A Class XII pass-out, he left Mumbai on November 5, travelling through the Netherlands, Guyana, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia before crossing the Panama jungle in three days. India's 'uncooperative' tag adding to pressure from US on illegal immigration He continued through Honduras and Mexico, finally reaching the US via the Tijuana border, where he was arrested and held in custody for a month before deportation. Akashdeep Singh (23) paid Rs 62 lakh to a Dubai-based agent. His journey began on July 6 last year when he travelled to Dubai on a tourist visa. From there, my Dunki route started, he said, recounting his journey through Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico before entering the US on January 24, where he was arrested. Ajaydeep Singh (21) paid Rs 45 lakh to a Delhi-based agent, who sent him to Guyana on a tourist visa on July 27 last year. He entered the US on January 22 and was arrested. Daler Singh from Salempura village, Amritsar, reached the US on January 15, but was arrested and taken to a detention centre in San Diego. His journey began on August 15 last year. The deportations highlight the growing network of illegal immigration routes operated through international agents, with desperate migrants risking their lives and families selling property to finance their journeys. Restraints used since 2012, engaging with US to ensure deportees are not mistreated: Jaishankar
