Haryana CM Saini says Rahul Gandhi's allegations on Arun Jaitley exposes his 'politics of lies'

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini criticised Rahul Gandhis claim that late Arun Jaitley threatened him over farm laws, calling it laughable and politics of lies, since Jaitley died in 2019 and the laws came in 2020. The BJP accused Gandhi of twisting facts. Congress responded, saying the farm laws were part of a longer anti-farmer agenda.

Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar alleges AAP government is operating like a 'political gang'

CHANDIGARH: Hitting out at the AAP government, Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party Government in the State is operating like a political gang instead of tackling gangsters. He accused the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led dispensation of indulging in arm-twisting politics and said there is no space for such kind of politics in the state. He added that the vigilante action against Ranjit Singh Gill, who had recently joined the BJP, was a blatant act of political vengeance. He also accused CM Mann of outsourcing governance of the State to Delhi leaders, he said, Mann has given his government on contract to political masters in Delhi led by Arvind Kejriwal. He warned that when governments change, it will be the chief minister and ministers who face consequences for looting public funds, while contractors escape unscathed. He labelled the action against Gill a violation of democratic norms, suggesting the government is intimidating opponents to deter them from joining rival parties or deviating from its agenda. Jakhar said that the AAP government has sent a message that whoever goes against the wishes of the Arvind Kejriwal-led outfit, the state vigilance bureau will carry out a raid against them. They (AAP government) should reply why they are doing this (VB raid)? Are you scaring somebody? Is it not against democracy? Earlier, he (Gill) was with the Akali Dal. Did the (AAP government) not see anything there, and when he joined the other party, the very next morning, they conduct a raid, Jakhar quipped. Chandigarh Diary | AAP MP criticises land pooling, deletes post He also said the VB action against Gill was an attempt to politically browbeat the realtor, as the Gillco Developers, a real estate firm promoted by Gill, was the biggest landholder in Mohali. Their arm-twisting action could be to politically browbeat him, he said. Jakhar sarcastically suggested that AAP should register itself as ``Aam Aadmi Builder & Developer Private Limited instead of a political party. They should go to the Registrar of Companies and register as a company because they are not functioning like a government, he said. Jakhar added that Chief Minister Mann has reacted to the VB raid on Gill by saying 'as you sow so shall you reap'. I want to tell Mann what he is sowing today, he will have to reap it tomorrow. He must discharge his duty like a Chief Minister, he said. Jakhar said that Punjab government's land pooling policy is facing widespread resentment from the farmers. He said the farmers will not allow it to be implemented. With Mann saying feedback from all stakeholders, including farmers over the land pooling policy will be further taken into account on August 2, Jakhar dubbed it a joke. The government has notified 65,000 acres under land pooling and now CM is saying he will talk to farmers, he said. Jakhar also questioned whether the raid on Gill was driven by AAPs financial interests or tied to an alleged collusion with another builder in land pooling deals. Several BJP leaders, including Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, strongly condemned the Vigilance Bureau's action against Gill, accusing the AAP government of indulging in political vendetta. Gill was inducted into the BJP by Saini at his official residence here on August 1. On August 2, VB sleuths raided Gill's residence in Chandigarh, his office in Kharar. The VB said the searches were conducted in furtherance of investigations into the disproportionate assets case registered against Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia.

'Steep hike' in collector rates in Haryana will shatter common man's dream of owning house: Congress

The Congress party criticizes Nayab Singh Saini's government in Haryana. The criticism is regarding increased collector rates for property registration. Congress claims this will negatively impact common people's ability to own homes. Randeep Singh Surjewala demands a rollback of the increased rates. He alleges a nexus between the government and builders.

Revised collector rates in Haryana spark backlash

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Criminal Past, Secret Affair, and a Planned Murder: Delhi Mans Violent End

New Delhi, Aug 3: In a chilling case of betrayal and murder, Delhi Police have arrested a 34-year-old woman and her boyfriend for allegedly killing her husband and dumping his body in a drain in Sonipat, Haryana. A third accused, Vijay, remains absconding. The accused, identified as Soniya from Alipur and her 28-year-old boyfriend Rohit [] The post Criminal Past, Secret Affair, and a Planned Murder: Delhi Mans Violent End appeared first on Northlines .

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini distributes appointment letters to newly selected Group D employees

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini distributed appointment letters to newly selected Group D employees and encouraged them to embrace technology and honesty in their roles. He also launched a new website for the Revenue & Disaster Management Department, designed to enhance transparency and provide citizens with convenient access to services, including online registration and real-time land status monitoring.

Land deal: Court issues notice to Robert Vadra in ED money laundering case

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Saturday issued a notice to Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in connection with a money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Special Judge (PC Act) Sushant Changotra of the Rouse Avenue Court said he would first hear Vadra and the ten other proposed accused before deciding whether to take cognisance of the EDs prosecution complaint. The matter is scheduled for the next hearing on August 28. The case revolves around a land deal in Gurugram, Haryana, involving a 3.5-acre plot purchased by Vadras company, Skylight Hospitality, from Onkareshwar Properties for Rs 7.5 crore in February 2008. The ED alleges that the transaction was based on false documents and irregularities in the land mutation process. Reportedly, the property was transferred in Skylights name and subsequently to Vadra within 24 hours. The ED further claims the then Congress-led Haryana government, under CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda, quickly granted a commercial licence to Skylight Hospitality, significantly increasing the lands market value. In 2012, the company sold the plot to real estate giant DLF for Rs 58 crore a transaction the agency alleges led to windfall gains for Vadra and his firms. According to the ED, the profits earned from this sequence of deals amount to proceeds of crime and were allegedly used by Vadra and his associated entities to acquire additional assets. Appearing for the ED were Special Counsel Zoheb Hossain and Special Public Prosecutor NK Matta. The courts notice marks a crucial step in the ongoing investigation that has drawn political attention due to Vadras high-profile connections.

'Look At US': Haryana CM Draws Parallels With America After Gurugram Floods

Saini's remarks came as Gurugram has come under mounting criticism over the city's lack of preparedness for heavy rains, as extensive waterlogging has disrupted normal life.

Woman, Boyfriend Arrested For Killing Husband, Dumping Body In Drain In Delhi: Cops

Delhi Police has arrested a woman and her boyfriend for allegedly plotting and executing the murder of her husband and dumping his body in a drain in Haryana's Sonipat, an official said on Saturday.

Political uproar in Punjab after state Vigilance Bureau raids house of realtor Gill a day after he joined BJP

CHANDIGARH: Political uproar erupted in the state after the Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Friday raided the residence of former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and prominent realtor Ranjit Singh Gill. The move came just hours after Gill joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) late Thursday night. He was inducted into the saffron party by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. A separate search was also conducted at Gills office in Kharar. There was a heavy police presence outside Gills Gillco Valley office in Kharar, while a state vigilance bureau team was at his residence in Sector 2, Chandigarh. Gill was unavailable for comment, but his close associates confirmed the raids. By evening, the searches had concluded, and officials reportedly left with certain relevant documents, sources said. Gill, the owner of Gillco Group, had recently resigned from the primary membership of SAD. Once considered a close confidant of SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, Gill was inducted into the BJP by CM Saini at his official residence on Friday evening. After joining, Gill expressed confidence in the BJPs policies and leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Gill had earlier claimed that loyal party workers were allegedly being sidelined while outsiders were gaining prominence in the constituency. He had unsuccessfully contested the Kharar Assembly seat in the 2017 and 2022 Punjab Assembly elections and served as the 'halka in-charge' for SAD in Kharar until his resignation in July. Gill was widely tipped to join AAP, especially after the sitting Kharar MLA Anmol Gagan Maan announced her resignation and decision to quit politics on July 19. However, she withdrew her resignation the very next day. Sources in the BJP claimed that Gill was allegedly pressured to join the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which led to his sudden, late-night switch to the saffron party. That is why he joined BJP abruptly. And by morning, the Vigilance Bureau was at his door-step, said a BJP leader present during his induction. Punjab Vigilance Bureau raids house, office of former SAD member Ranjit Singh Gill a day after joining BJP Sources further said that Gill is a strong contender for the BJP ticket from the Kharar Assembly seat in the upcoming elections. Hitting out at the AAP, Punjab BJP Working President Ashwani Sharma alleged that the AAP had been pressuring Gill for the past 15 days to join their party. When Gill refused and chose to join the BJP insteadconsidering its vision for national development and the states futurethe AAP-led Punjab government orchestrated a vigilance raid against him out of political vendetta. Sharma further claimed that the timing of the raids, coming within just 12 hours of Gills BJP induction, proves that AAP now views the BJP as its principal political alternative in Punjab for the 2027 elections. He added that CM Bhagwant Mann and the AAP government must remember that Punjabis fear no one. Punjabis have now realized that the Punjab government is actually run by Delhi leaders Kejriwal and Sisodia, he said. Reacting to the saffron party, AAP Punjab senior spokesperson Neel Garg questioned the suspicious timing, secrecy, and political message behind Gills induction, calling it an apparent attempt to shield individuals under investigation. Garg asked why the induction was done in the dead of night and why it was not conducted by any Punjab BJP leader but instead by Haryana CM Nayab Saini. What was so urgent that a person facing serious questions in a vigilance probe was brought into the BJP without any public event or senior Punjab leadership present? Why was it done quietly, away from public scrutiny? he asked. He also said that the person who was inducted into BJP is allegedly linked to the same vigilance case in which senior Akali leader Bikram Majithia has already been arrested for amassing disproportionate assets. Just days ago, senior BJP leader Captain Amarinder Singh openly supported Majithia. Now, another person associated with that case has been brought into the BJP fold with the help of Haryanas chief minister. Is this BJPs way of signaling that it stands with those involved in the drug trade? Garg asked. He further questioned the absence of Punjab BJPs leadership during the midnight induction. Where was the Punjab BJP president or working president? Has the Punjab BJP become so weak that it now needs Haryana to manage its affairs? he asked. Garg warned that if any illegal financial transaction or link to drug money is proven, no individualregardless of party affiliationwould be spared.

Punjab Vigilance Bureau raids house, office of former SAD member Ranjit Singh Gill a day after joining BJP

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Saturday raided the residence and office of former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and prominent realtor Ranjit Singh Gill. The sudden raid comes after Gill was inducted into the saffron party by the Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday. There was heavy police presence outside Gill's office in Kharar. The state vigilance team was inspecting his residence in Sector 2 of Chandigarh. Gill was not available for comment, but his close associates confirmed the raids. Till the time of writing, there has been no official information on the raid yet. Gill was inducted into the BJP by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at his official residence here on Friday evening. After joining, party Gill expressed confidence in the saffron party's policies and programmes under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sources in the BJP claimed that, Gill was allegedly pressured to join the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which led to his sudden, late-night switch to the saffron party. That is why he joined BJP abruptly. And by morning, the Vigilance Bureau was at his door-step, said a BJP leader who was present during Gills induction into the party. He had recently resigned from the primary membership of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). He was once considered a close confidant of SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. Gill had earlier claimed that loyal party workers in the SAD were being sidelined, while outsiders were gaining prominence in the constituency. Sources said that Gill is a strong contender for the party ticket from the Kharar Assembly seat in the next elections. He had unsuccessfully contested from the Kharar Assembly seat in the 2017 and 2022 Punjab Assembly elections.

Punjab Vigilance Bureau raids Ranjit Singh Gills residence a day after he joins BJP

Chandigarh, Aug 2: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Saturday raided the premises of former Akali leader and prominent realtor Ranjit Singh Gill here, sources said. The action came just a day after Gill joined the BJP. Gill was inducted into the BJP by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at his official residence here on Friday evening. VB sleuths raided Gills residence in Chandigarh. However, there is no official word on the raid operation yet. Gill had recently resigned [] The post Punjab Vigilance Bureau raids Ranjit Singh Gills residence a day after he joins BJP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Haryana cabinet approves new mining levy vat concession for aviation fuel service rules amendments and policy decisions

1,703 Indians deported from US so far in 2025; MEA

NEW DELHI: The US government has deported 1,703 Indian nationals, including 141 women, so far in 2025, the government informed Parliament on Friday. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, in a written response to another query, also told Lok Sabha that the number of Indian nationals deported from the US in the last five years (2020-2024) stood at 5,541. The number of Indian nationals deported from the UK in the last five years (2020-2024) is 311. In 2025 (till date), the number of Indians deported from the UK is 131, he said. The actual numbers may vary for two reasons -- those illegal Indian immigrants in possession of valid travel documents are deported directly by the government of the UK. Further, the Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) issued to illegal Indian immigrants may not be fully utilised as the individuals may appeal against their deportation, the MoS said. DMK MP Kanimozhi, in a query to the Ministry of External Affairs, asked whether the government maintains data regarding Indian citizens who have been deported from the US since January 2025. In his response, Singh also shared the state-wise figures for deportees, according to which 620 of the 1,703 Indian nationals deported in this period (January 20 to July 22, 2025), belonged to Punjab, 604 hailed from Haryana, 245 from Gujarat and 10 from Jammu and Kashmir, among states, while six were placed in the unknown state category. She had also asked about the modes of deportation used for these Indian nationals. Between January 20 and July 22, 2025, a total of 1,703 Indian nationals were deported by the US government to India. Of them, there were 1,562 men and 141 women, he said. Of these 1,703 Indian nationals, 333 were deported in February in US military flights, 231 were deported in March in charter flights operated by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations, and 300 in July through Department of Homeland Security (DHS) charter flights, as per the data shared by the government. Also, 72 deportees arrived in India individually or in small groups via commercial flights from Panama, as and when their flight tickets were arranged. And, 767 deportees arrived in India through commercial flights from the US, and they arrived in India individually or in small groups, as and when their flight tickets were arranged, according to the data. The MEA was also asked whether the government has taken any diplomatic steps to ensure better coordination and humane treatment of Indian nationals facing deportation from the US and other countries. The ministry emains engaged with the US side to ensure the humane treatment of deportees during deportation operations, the MoS said. He said the MEA has strongly registered its concerns with the US authorities on the treatment of deportees, particularly with respect to the use of shackles, especially on women and children. Concerns with regard to religious or cultural sensitivities, including the use of turbans and dietary preferences, have also been formally taken up with the US side, the minister said. This ministry has not received any complaint pertaining to treatment of deportees on any flight after February 5, 2025, he added.

Punjab and Haryana HC dismisses Kanganas plea seeking quashing of defamation complaint

CHANDIGARH, Aug 1: The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday dismissed a plea of BJP MP Kangana Ranaut seeking quashing of a defamation complaint against her and the summoning order by a court in Bathinda. The actor-turned-politician had challenged the defamation case which stemmed from her retweet consisting of her own comment about the complainant during the 2020-21 farmer protests against the now repealed farm laws. The complaint was filed by Mahinder Kaur (73) of Bahadurgarh Jandian village in [] The post Punjab and Haryana HC dismisses Kanganas plea seeking quashing of defamation complaint appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses Kangana Ranauts plea to quash defamation case against her

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition filed by actor-turned-politician and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut seeking to quash the summoning order on a defamation complaint filed against her by an elderly woman of Bathinda. Ranaut had sought quashing of the criminal complaint filed under Sections 499 and 500 of IPC, as well as the summoning order and all subsequent proceedings in the matter. After considering the matter, the High Court found no merit in the petition and dismissed it. The Bench of Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya did not accept the argument for quashing the complaint and the summoning order. There are specific allegations against the petitioner who is a celebrity, that false and defamatory imputations by her in the retweet have dented the respondents reputation and lowered her in her own estimation, as also in the eyes of others. Therefore, filing of the complaint to vindicate her rights cannot be termed mala fide, the high court has observed in its detailed order. The court further observed that the magistrate has duly applied mind to the material on record, and only after recording satisfaction that commission of offence under Sections 499 IPC is prima facie made out against the petitioner, the process has been issued. With this, she has to face the trial before the local court in Punjab. Kangana Ranaut says she never feared ageing: Politics is kinder to older women than movies On February 22, 2022, Bathinda judicial magistrate had issued summons asking Kangana to appear before the court. But she had approached the Punjab and Haryana high court contending that the trial court had misapplied Section 202 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The defamation complaint against Kangana was filed by 73-year old Mahinder Kaur of Bahadurgarh Jandian village in Bathinda district. Kaur in her complaint before the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Bathinda had alleged that it had falsely compared her to another elderly woman associated with the Shaheen Bagh protests by farmers and featured in a magazine. She contended that the defamatory content not only hurt her pride and honour, but also lowered her reputation among fellow protestors. She asserted that she had no connection with the Shaheen Bagh protests or the woman featured in a magazine, and that the imputations were wholly false. She alleged that Kangana Ranaut had defamed her in a tweet by identifying her wrongly as Bilkis Bano of Shaheen Bagh fame and implying that such women could be hired for Rs 100 to participate in the protest. The tweet, which was later deleted, targeted Mahinder Kaur during her participation in the farmers' agitation at Delhi's borders.

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's Plea Rejected By High Court In Defamation Case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday dismissed a plea of BJP MP Kangana Ranaut seeking quashing of a defamation complaint against her and the summoning order by a court in Bathinda.

1703 Indian citizens deported from United States from January 20 to July 22; highest from Punjab, Haryana: MEA

CHANDIGARH: Between January 20 and July 22 this year, a total of 1,703 Indian citizens were deported from the United States, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed in response to a question in the Lok Sabha. The highest number of deportees was from Punjab, followed by Haryana and Gujarat. Of the total, 767 individuals returned on commercial flights from the US, while 333 were deported via US Customs and Border Protection (Military) flights. In a written reply to a question posed by MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh shared these statistics in the Lok Sabha. Among the deportees, 1,562 were men and 141 were women. The state-wise breakdown is as follows: Punjab (620), Haryana (604), Gujarat (245), Uttar Pradesh (38), Goa (26), Maharashtra (20), Delhi (20), Telangana (19), Tamil Nadu (17), Andhra Pradesh (12), Uttarakhand (12), Himachal Pradesh (10), Jammu & Kashmir (10), Kerala (8), Chandigarh (8), Madhya Pradesh (7), Rajasthan (7), West Bengal (6), Karnataka (5), Odisha (1), Bihar (1), Jharkhand (1), and six cases with the state of origin unknown. Further details on the modes of deportation revealed that 333 individuals were deported by the US Customs and Border Protection (Military) flights on February 5, 15, and 16. Another 231 were deported on charter flights by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on March 19, June 8, and June 25. Additionally, 300 people were deported on July 5 and 18 via Department of Homeland Security (DHS) charter flights. Seventy-two deportees arrived in India individually or in small groups, as and when their commercial flight tickets were arranged from Panama. Another 767 individuals returned from the US on commercial flights, again in small groups or individually. The Ministry stated that it remains engaged with the US authorities to ensure the humane treatment of deportees during these operations. It said concerns had been strongly registered with the US regarding the treatment of deporteesespecially the use of shackles, including on women and children. Concerns with regard to religious/cultural sensitivities, including the use of turbans and dietary preferences, have also been formally taken up with the US side. The Ministry has not received any complaint pertaining to the treatment of deportees on any flight after February 5, 2025, the reply stated. On the issue of monitoring the status of Indian students and migrants in the US facing deportation or visa-related challenges, including social media-based vetting procedures, the MEA said it had received several representations from Indian students and their families struggling to get student visa appointments. The Ministry took up the matter with the US Embassy in New Delhi as well as the US Department of State, the reply said. In response, the US side informed that additional security requirements for student visas had reduced the capacity of the US Embassy and consulates in India to process visas. However, student visa appointments are now open. For the J-1 physician category, the US side has launched a software-based solution to prioritise their appointments. Several students who had earlier reported difficulty in finding appointment slots under this category have now been able to secure appointments. The US Embassy is working to open a limited number of additional student visa appointments through the end of August in recognition of the urgent need before the start of the new academic year. A student visa fact sheet with frequently asked questions (FAQs) is also being developed to reduce uncertainty around the issue, the reply noted. The Ministry added that while visa issuance remains a sovereign prerogative of the host country, it has consistently raised with both the US Embassy in New Delhi and the US State Department in Washington, DC, the issues faced by Indian students in securing visas.

Farm protest remark: Kangana Ranauts plea dismissed; Punjab and Haryana HC allows defamation trial in Bathinda court to proceed

The Punjab and Haryana High Court rejected Kangana Ranaut's plea. This plea aimed to quash a summoning order in a defamation case. A Bathinda court issued the order. Mahinder Kaur filed the defamation complaint. She alleged Ranaut defamed her in a tweet. The tweet wrongly identified Kaur as Bilkis Bano. The court observed specific allegations against Ranaut.

Haryana TET Level I, II & III answer key released at bseh.org.in: Check direct link to download here

The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) has released the provisional answer key for HTET 2025 (Levels 1, 2 & 3) on bseh.org.in. Candidates can download PDFs for PRT, TGT, and PGT levels and raise objections soon. Final keys will follow post-review. The HTET 2025 exams were held on July 30 and 31.

In Gurugram, silence in the service lanes

Gurugram Police in Haryana began a drive about a month ago to identify Bangladeshi nationals living illegally in the National Capital Regions corporate capital. However, according to those living in the shadows of the citys high-rise structures, the ongoing raids target Bengali-speaking migrants employed in the informal sector. The police action has thrown many workers into a panic, forcing them out of the city and putting their livelihoods in jeopardy, while shrinking Gurugrams service support workforce

With BJP eyeing Punjab, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini reaches Sunam on Udham Singhs martyrdom day

CASR demands release of student activist jailed in Lucknow conspiracy case

New Delhi: The Campaign Against State Repression (CASR), a collective of various organisations, has unequivocally condemned the arrest of Priyanshu Kashyap, a former student at the Department of History, Delhi University, by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday, July 29. He was earlier picked up by the Haryana Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) from Hisar 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 .

Haryana releases compensation of Rs 52 crore for crop damaged by rain, hail

3.3L sit for Haryana teachers test, result in 3rd week of Aug

As Rain Submerges Gurugram, Haryana BJP Chief Blames Officials' Negligence

As visuals of Gurugram roads disappearing under water after hours of rainfall went viral, Haryana BJP chief Mohan Lal Badoli blamed the negligence of officials.

93-Year-Old Haryana Man Dies 30 Minutes After 90-Year-Old Wife, Cremated On Same Pyre

Nonagenarians Phool Singh and Surji Devi passed away within 30 minutes of each other. Their family gave them a grand farewell, cremating them together on the same pyre

2 from Haryana kidnap & rape 26-yr-old Jammu woman, case filed

India Emerges as a Bright Spot in Global Arena, Says Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini highlighted India's economic growth under PM Modi, citing pro-welfare policies benefiting all citizens. He inaugurated development projects, including a Primary Health Centre and housing initiatives for underprivileged families. Saini emphasized transparent, merit-based recruitment in the police department and launched a Smart TV Education Project to enhance digital literacy and moral values.

HTET Answer Key 2025: Download PGT Level 3 Answersheet PDF Here

HTET Answer Key 2025: The Haryana Board of Secondary Education (HBSE/BSEH) successfully conducted the first day of the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) for Level 3 Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) on 30 July. The exam took place from 3 PM to 5:30 PM in offline mode. This article provides the unofficial answer key, solved by [] The post HTET Answer Key 2025: Download PGT Level 3 Answersheet PDF Here appeared first on Testbook Blog .

650 private hospitals in Haryana to withdraw from Ayushman Bharat scheme over unpaid dues

Around 650 private hospitals in Haryana are threatening to halt Ayushman Bharat services from August 7 due to 500 crore in pending reimbursements. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Haryana unit reports that hospitals have received only a fraction of their dues since March, creating a severe financial strain.

Haryana CET Group C 2025 Answer Key Released: hssc.gov.in

HSSC CET Exam Answer Key 2025 Out! The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has officially released the HSSC CET Answer Key 2025/ CET 2025 on July 29, 2025, at its official website hssc.gov.in. The Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2025 was conducted on July 26 and 27, 2025, in two shifts each day (Morning [] The post Haryana CET Group C 2025 Answer Key Released: hssc.gov.in appeared first on Testbook Blog .

ED raids underway in Rs 550 crore Chhattisgarh medical supply scam; officials, firms under scanner

RAIPUR: The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday launched searches at multiple locations in Chhattisgarh as part of a money laundering investigation into an over Rs 500 crore worth medical supply scam, official sources said. Premises linked to some government officials, medical suppliers and agents apart from some middlemen are being raided in Raipur, Durg and adjoining places, they said. The ED probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) stems from an Anti-Corruption Bureau/Economic Offences Wing (ACB/EOW) chargesheet filed in April against six persons for alleged irregularities in purchase of medical equipment and reagent chemicals in 2023 that caused a loss of Rs 550 crore to the state exchequer. The ACB/EOW, on January 22, lodged a case against officials of the state-run Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation Ltd (CGMSCL) in Raipur and Directorate of Health Services department as well as four firms namely Mokshit Corporation (Durg), CB Corporation (Durg), Records and Medicare System HSIIDC (Panchkula, Haryana) and Shri Sharda Industries (Raipur), as well as others. It was alleged that the scam involves purchase of reagents and equipment without checking requirement/availability of these items in health centres. The CGMSCL has made purchases worth billions of rupees between January 2022 to October 31, 2023 in collusion with Mokshit Corporation and its shell company, the ACB/EOW had said.

This Haryana-Born Actress Made Heads Turn With Daring Outfit In Mumbai, See Pics

Great Grand Masti actress Kangna Sharma was spotted in Bandra last night, dressed in a gold orange outfit.

HSSC CET Group C answer key 2025 released at hssc.gov.in: Check direct link to download here

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released the provisional answer key for the CET 2025 Group-C exam on hssc.gov.in. Candidates can download it using their login credentials and raise objections by August 1, 2025, with a fee of Rs 250 per question. The final result will be based on the revised answer key after expert review.

HSSC CET answer key 2025 out now at hssc.gov.in: Download shift-wise PDF and check your scores here

Haryana Staff Selection Commission released the Haryana CET Answer Key 2025. The answer key is for the exam conducted on July 26 and 27. Candidates can download it from www.hssc.gov.in. It helps to compare answers and calculate scores. An objection window is open until August 1. HSSC will review objections and release the final answer key.

High court orders probe into cash-for-transfer scam in Haryana labour dept

Punjabs land pooling policy challenged in High Court as activists flag environmental concern

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Governments controversial land pooling policy, aimed at acquiring nearly 65,000 acres across the state for residential and industrial development, has come under legal scrutiny, with a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging it in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. A PIL was filed stating that this policy fails to comply with statutory safeguards, including social and environmental impact assessments, fair compensation, and rehabilitation of affected families. The petition comes at a time when farmers and opposition parties are protesting against the implementation of this policy. Social activists Naveender PK Singh and Samita Kaur are the petitioners in this case and have submitted to the High Court that the move to acquire such a large chunk of land would have widespread negative effects on the agrarian economy of Punjab, which is a major contributor to the food grain supply of the country. This petition has been moved by advocates Sahir Singh Virk and V.B. Godara. During the hearing, the High Court was informed that the said policy is directly contrary to the spirit and mandate of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (LARR Act), which is a central legislation. The case was heard by the division bench headed by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu. Responding to the plea, the counsel for the Punjab Government contended that the land pooling policy was notified under the 2025 policy and not under the LARR Act 2013, as argued by the petitioner. On this, the bench of the Chief Justice advised the counsel for the petitioner to amend the petition accordingly to challenge the acquisition of land as per the 2025 policy. The matter was adjourned for August 19 for further hearing. Virk said that they will now amend the petition challenging the Land Pooling Policy 2025. Although we tried to convince the court that there is not much difference between the policies as the 2025 policy is in continuation of the 2013 policy, on the advice of the bench, we will amend our petition accordingly. The next date of hearing has now been fixed for August 19, he said. The petition stated that the policy mechanism was arbitrary and unjust and lacked any legal framework for ensuring transparency or protecting farmers' rights. Moreover, it circumvents the safeguards of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (LARR Act). The policy is being used as an indirect and illegal method of land acquisition that sidesteps the mandatory procedures laid down under the LARR Act, particularly Sections 4, 8, and 10, which mandate social and environmental impact assessments and bar acquisition of fertile agricultural land except in exceptional circumstances, the plea states. The petitioners have alleged that the state government, through agencies like the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA), is pressing ahead with the project despite massive opposition. More than 1,600 landowners and farmers have already submitted affidavits before GLADA opposing the move. Media reports have extensively covered the protests and highlighted discrepancies between the states claims and the situation on the ground, the petition further stated. The petitioners have prayed for quashing the impugned notifications dated July 4 and to restrain Punjab from proceeding with the land pooling policy without adhering to the due process of law under the LARR Act, especially when such fertile agricultural land is at stake.

Schools in Haryana to remain closed today for teacher eligibility test

Full-scale multi-state disaster mock drill to be conducted across five districts in Haryana on August 1

CHANDIGARH: A full-scale multi-state disaster mock drill 'Exercise Suraksha Chakra will be conducted in Gurugram, Rewari, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal districts of Haryana on August 1. It will be conducted by the Revenue and Disaster Management department of the State, along with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), to strengthen real-time emergency response capabilities for the entire National Capital Region (NCR). Haryana Financial Commissioner Revenue Dr Sumita Misra said that the comprehensive disaster management exercise is underway as part of a four-day initiative till August 1 for the entire National Capital Region (NCR). The initiative aims to rigorously assess and strengthen real-time emergency response capabilities in the face of large-scale disasters such as earthquakes and industrial chemical hazards. The exercise involves participation from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi across 18 districts, alongside the Indian Armys HQ Western Command and HQ Delhi Area. The exercise also aims to strengthen inter-agency coordination, validate existing disaster management plans, and rigorously test real-time emergency response capabilities through a unified approach involving administration, armed forces, emergency services, and community stakeholders, Incident Response System (IRS) across all levels, strengthen Emergency Support Functions (ESFs), identify resource gaps, she added. Misra emphasised, This initiative sets a benchmark for disaster resilience in Haryana and is expected to significantly enhance the state's capacity to manage real-life emergencies through proactive planning, effective coordination, and inclusive participation. She said that the exercise will unfold in phases. On July 30, a Table Top Exercise (TTEx) will be conducted simultaneously at Manekshaw Centre. Various Centre, State and district officials responders shall discuss scenarios and formulate Incident Action Plans (IAPs). The exercise will culminate on August 1 with a full-scale Mock Exercise conducted simultaneously across all participating districts, featuring live simulations at five sites per district: a school, government building, residential area, hospital, and industrial zone. Misra said that District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) have received directives to activate Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs) and conduct pre-mock awareness campaigns, ensuring the clear demarcation of staging areas, medical aid posts, relief camps, and safe evacuation routes. They are also tasked with actively involving Aapda Mitra, Red Cross, NCC, NSS, NYKS volunteers, and NGOs, and coordinating extensively with local stakeholders. Crucially, all risky real-life simulations for civilians will be avoided, with trained personnel from NDRF, SDRF, and Fire Services conducting all rescue operations. During the full-scale exercise on August 1, sirens will sound at 9 AM, initiating the drill, followed by immediate evacuation procedures, she added. Following the exercise, a state-level debriefing and feedback session, chaired by senior officers, will be held to evaluate the exercise. Observers will provide performance reviews and self-assessment reports to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement, with a comprehensive final report, including videos and photographs, to be compiled for future reference. 'Exercise Suraksha Chakra' is part of a nationwide directive from the Prime Minister to conduct large scale, multi-state, multi-agency preparedness exercises. It marks the first large-scale disaster simulation specifically focusing on the National Capital Region (NCR), with a strong emphasis on integrating technological, administrative, and community-based responses, thereby significantly enhancing the region's overall disaster resilience.

All air quality monitoring stations run by Haryana pollution control board down since April 2

CHANDIGARH: All 29 air quality monitoring stations in Haryana operated by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) have been offline since April 2 this year due to the previous maintenance contract having lapsed. The pollution data is now coming from only two stations of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) -- one in Gurugram and the other in Panchkula. The state pollution board said it's actively working to finalise the tender process for a new maintenance contract for air quality monitoring stations in the coming weeks. Sources said the contract of the firm maintaining these monitoring stations in the state for five years had lapsed last year. Since October 31, 2024, these stations started going offline and by December 31, about 50 per cent of them stopped recording pollution data used by the HSPCB and Central Pollution Control Board to issue daily pollution bulletins and by the CAQM to formulate strategies for bad-air days. By April 2, the whole network went down. Member Secretary of HSPCB Pradeep Dagar assured that both manual and automated stations would continue to provide crucial data once the contract is finalised. The tender process is on and we are expecting it will be finalized in the coming weeks, he said. The board is aiming to complete this process before pollution levels rise in October-November this year. Sources pointed out that a tender was floated in May this year to appoint a firm to monitor these stations but only one bidder came forward. Thus the bid was automatically disqualified since according to government rules, at least two bids have to be made for a competitive selection. Now, tenders will again be called by the board in the coming days with a deadline of late August. After the board gets the bids, there is a lengthy evaluation process which takes around two to three months as a technical scrutiny will be done followed by a financial review. Then the bid will be cleared by a high-powered committee and finally approved by the chief ministers office. The process took some time. A single bid is not enough under the rules. So, we have floated a tender. The process is on and we are holding a pre-bid meeting in which conditions will be discussed and thereafter the matter will be approved by the high-powered committee, said Dagar. It is learnt that under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and the state-specific pollution control action plans, the government has to track, report and demonstrate year-on-year improvements in air quality. If the board is unable to finalise the tender process in the coming months, it will hit the collection of real-time AQI data in the peak smog season.

No air pollution in Gurgaon? All Haryana AQI monitoring stations have been defunct since April

Haryana's air quality monitoring network, comprising 29 stations, has been offline since April 2, leaving a data void as peak pollution season approaches. The disruption, caused by a lapsed maintenance contract and delayed tender process, threatens the enforcement of pollution control measures. Experts warn of serious risks during winter's smog season, impacting key programs like GRAP and NCAP.

Punjab govt's move to acquire land under land pooling policy under HC lens

The Punjab government's land pooling policy, aimed at acquiring land for development, faces legal challenges in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Petitioners argue the policy circumvents the LARR Act 2013, potentially harming Punjab's agrarian economy by acquiring fertile land without proper assessments.

'She Was Muslim...': Haryana Man Kills Girlfriend In Hotel Room After 10-Year Relationship

According to police, the murder took place on July 24 inside a hotel in IP Colony under Sector-31 police station of Faridabad

HBSE Class 12th compartment result 2025 declared at bseh.org: Check direct link to download scorecards here

The Haryana Board of School Education (HBSE) has declared the Class 12 compartment result 2025 on bseh.org. Of the 16,300 students who appeared, 11,719 passed, while 4,422 must reappear. Students can check their results online using their roll number or registration details and download their scorecards. Passed candidates can collect mark sheets from schools.

Heavy rain lashes Delhi, IMD warns of intense showers across India till August 4

NEW DELHI: Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms affected several regions of Delhi, providing a respite from the prevailing humid weather conditions on Tuesday morning. IMD predicts heavy rainfall across India until August 4. Northwest India, including East Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, is expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall on July 29, with heavy showers in Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Haryana. West India, including Konkan and Gujarat, will see isolated heavy rain on July 29 and light to moderate showers for 6-7 days. Northeast India, including Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, is expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall. East and Central India, including Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, will experience isolated heavy rain and thunderstorms. South Peninsular India, including Kerala and Coastal Karnataka, is expected to experience heavy rain on July 29-30, accompanied by strong winds (40-50 kmph). Light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely across most regions for the next week. Meanwhile, Air India has issued a travel advisory warning passengers of potential disruptions to flight operations to and from Delhi on Tuesday morning due to gusty winds and rain. The airline urged travellers to check their flight status before heading to the airport and to allow extra time for their journey. Gusty wind and rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi this morning. Please check your flight status before heading to the airport and allow extra time for your journey, Air India posted on X. According to IMD, it is forecasted that there will be fairly widespread to widespread rainfall over Northwest, Northeast, and Eastern India during the next few days. Scattered to fairly widespread rainfall is also likely over Central and Peninsular India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over East Rajasthan on Wednesday (i.e July 30). Heavy rainfall is also very likely at isolated locations in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Jharkhand, Kerala, Mahe, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Sikkim, and West Rajasthan on Wednesday. On July 30, Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are very likely at isolated places in Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad, as well as Jharkhand. Additionally, thunderstorms with lightning are expected at isolated locations in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Vidarbha. Strong surface winds are anticipated at isolated places in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Mahe, and Lakshadweep. Squally winds with speeds of 45-55 kmph, gusting to 65 kmph, are likely along and off the coasts of Somalia, Yemen, south Oman, westcentral and eastcentral Arabian Sea, southwest Arabian Sea, and southern parts of the north Arabian Sea. Squally weather with wind speeds of 40-50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph, is expected over parts of the east-central Arabian Sea, along and off the Konkan, Goa, and Karnataka coasts. Similar conditions with winds of 45-55 kmph, gusting to 65 kmph, are forecast along and off Gujarat and adjoining northeast Arabian Sea.

Delhi weather: Heavy rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, IMD predicts rainfall till...

Northwest India, including East Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, is expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall on July 29, with heavy showers in Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Haryana. West India, including Konkan and Gujarat, will see isolated heavy rain on July 29 and light to moderate showers for

Mock drills to be conducted in Delhi-NCR from July 29 to August 1 for earthquake preparedness

The NDMA and Indian Army will conduct a three-day earthquake and chemical accident preparedness exercise in Delhi-NCR from July 29 to August 1. It includes a symposium, tabletop exercises, and a full-scale mock drill across 19 districts in Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. The drill follows recent seismic activity in the region and aims to identify response gaps.

CRPF Jawan Shot Dead In Haryanas Sonipat, Police Suspect Kanwar Yatra Clash Rivalry

A CRPF jawan was shot dead by two bike-borne assailants in Haryanas Sonipat while he was on leave. Police suspect the killing is linked to an altercation during the Kanwar Yatra.

Haryana Chief Minister Highlights Van Mahotsav as Commitment to Environmental Preservation and Green Future; State-Level Van Mahotsav Symbolises Our Commitment to a Green Future: CM Nayab Singh Saini.

On Teej, Nayab Singh Saini launches Lado Sakhi Yojana, opens 131 Mahila Sanskriti Kendras

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini unveiled the Lado Sakhi Yojana and inaugurated 131 Mahila Sanskriti Kendras during the Teej festival. The 'Badhte Kadam' digital program in Anganwadis was also launched to improve early education. Saini highlighted the improved sex ratio and announced initiatives to support women entrepreneurs, including financial aid and mentorship programs.

Mamata launches Bhasha Andolan, says Bengali identity under attack in BJP-ruled states

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday launched the Bhasha Andolan (Language Movement) from Bolpur in Birbhum district, protesting the alleged attacks on Bengali-speaking migrant workers from West Bengal in various BJP-ruled states. Addressing a public meeting after participating in a protest march organised by the Trinamool Congress, Banerjee said, If needed, I will give my life but will not allow anyone to snatch our language or any language. Bengali is our pride, our asset, and the backbone of our identity. Who gave us the national song? Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. Who gave us the national anthem? Rabindranath Tagore. Who gave us the slogan Jai Hind? Netaji. Accusing the BJP-led Central Government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) of allegedly attempting to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) through the backdoor in West Bengal, she claimed, They are finalising the voter list while sitting in Gujarat. Gujaratis are not my enemies. The BJPs agency is doing this. Try removing names in Bengal [we will show you what we can do]. Do not harass the people and the genuine voters. I will not allow NRC or detention camps here. They have already set up detention camps in Haryana and Assam. Have our Hindu brothers forgotten how 7 lakh names were removed in Assam? Our slogan is: Jo humse takrayega, choor choor ho jaayega, Banerjee thundered at the BJP. Ensure no name is excluded from voters list: Mamatas message to booth level officers Clarifying her stand, the Chief Minister said she was not against any language, but against divisive policies. Have we ever told any Hindi-speaking people to leave from here? But Bengali-speaking people are being harassed in Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Assam, and Maharashtra, she alleged. Banerjee said that it was not the lack of opportunities in their native state, but rather the quality of work, that took them to other states. Why do they go to other states? They are hired because of their skills. Who will do zari work? There are 1.5 crore migrants in our state but we dont misbehave with them. This is their democratic, fundamental right. If our people are under attack, we will have to give them protection, she announced. Banerjee also appealed to the allegedly tortured Bengali-speaking migrants to return home, assuring them of complete support from the state police and administration. She said, Those who are being tortured outside, come back to Bengal. A police helpline has already been provided. Tell us the date, and we will arrange trains just like we did during COVID. Even if we have only one roti , we will share half. We will create more schemes and give you work. Highlighting the alleged injustice, the Chief Minister questioned the Centres selective outreach. Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she said, They only know Chai Pe Charcha and Mann Ki Baat . When you go to Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia and hug the sheikhs, do you check whether they are Muslims? A few days ago, you gave Maldives 5,000 crore, and yet we are not getting MGNREGA funds. Do you then see whether they are Hindu or Muslim? Terming the BJP-led governments in Haryana and Assam as incompetent, she said, Just for speaking in Bengali, we are labelled Bangladeshis? We will stop this conspiracy. Everyone must take to the streets to stop it.

Bhupinder Hooda condemns BJP govts anti-Haryana policies

Edu board gears up for Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test

'Nazi Germany': Mahua Moitra hits out at BJP over Gurugram migrant verification drive

TMC MP Mahua Moitra has strongly criticized the migrant verification drive in Gurugram, Haryana, comparing it to Nazi Germany. She alleges that the drive, aimed at identifying illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya residents, disproportionately affects workers from West Bengal. Moitra claims that individuals are being targeted based on linguistic identity and denied due process, raising serious concerns about the methods employed.

Vikas Barala dropped as law officer in Haryana advocate general's office, say sources

Vikas, an accused in a case of stalking, had been appointed as an assistant advocate general to represent the Haryana government before judicial platforms in the national capital.

Accused of stalking, BJP MP's son dropped from post of Assistant Advocate General by Haryana govt

CHANDIGARH: The Haryana government has decided to drop a BJP MP's son Vikas Barala, who is accused of stalking and attempted kidnapping, from the post of Assistant Advocate General to which he had just been appointed. Sources said the decision to drop Barala had been conveyed to him by the state home department. His father Subhash Barala, who is presently a Rajya Sabha MP and was earlier Haryana BJP president, is learnt to have urged the state government to drop him from the list. The order regarding the appointment was issued by the home secretary on July 18 after approval from the then Governor Bandaru Dattatreya. After Barala was appointed one of the law officers, 45 retired IAS officers expressed their outrage over what they described as a serious lapse of ethics. In a letter to Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, they wrote, It appears that your government did not take into account the fact that there is a serious criminal case against Barala, or else he would not have been appointed, being ineligible for holding such a sensitive position. This appointment is against the asmita of Haryana. By appointing this accused as Asst AG, you have opposed the slogan of Hon PMs Beti Bachao. We ask you to cancel his appointment immediately, as his continued stay in the position is bound to influence the determination of the case in which he stands accused. We also request you to approach the judiciary to expedite the trial of the case, as already over seven years have elapsed. BJP leaders too were divided over the inclusion of his name in the list. Some leaders were of the opinion that the government should have awaited the outcome of the ongoing case against him. On the other hand, another group of leaders defended his inclusion on the grounds that the final verdict in the case might take years to come and thus cannot be held against him, said sources. BJP MP Subhash Baralas son Vikas Barala, accused of stalking, appointed as AAG in Haryana On August 5, 2017, Vikas and a friend, Ashish Kumar, were booked for allegedly stalking and attempting to kidnap RJ Varnika Kundu, the daughter of a now retired IAS officer of the Haryana cadre VS Kundu. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for August 2 in a court in Chandigarh. On the night of August 4, 2017, Kundu was going home in Chandigarh when she noticed a car following her. As per the complaint, the occupants of the vehicle, Vikas Barala and his friend Ashish Kumar, allegedly pursued her and attempted to block her path and tried to enter her vehicle. The Chandigarh Police initially registered a case under Section 354 D (stalking) of the IPC and other relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act. Charges of attempted abduction were also added after widespread criticism of police functioning. On October 13, 2017, a court in Chandigarh framed charges against both the alleged accused. Barala was allowed to appear for the degree exam, while he remained in Burail jail of Chandigarh for five months and was pursuing a law degree from Kurukshetra University. He was recommended for appointment by a screening committee comprising two retired judges of the High Court.

Haryana: Vikas Barala dropped from law officer post after not joining

The Nayab Singh Saini-led BJP government in Haryana has removed Vikas Barala's name from the list of appointed law officers after he failed to report for duty. This decision follows the controversial appointment of Barala, who is facing trial for stalking and attempted abduction, as Assistant Advocate General.

CRPF jawan shot dead in Sonipat after tiff

A 30-year-old CRPF jawan, Krishan, was fatally shot in his village in Haryana's Sonipat district early Monday morning. According to police reports, the incident occurred as Krishan was returning home when two men on a two-wheeler opened fire before fleeing. Authorities are investigating a possible connection to a recent altercation Krishan had with local youths during the Kanwar Yatra.

Big: Stalking Accused Vikas Barala Dropped From Haryana Law Officers' List

Facing trial in the Varnika Kundu stalking case, Vikas is the son of BJP MP Subhash Barala.

Cash discovery row: Supreme Court grills Justice Yashwant Varma over his petition

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday questioned Justice Yashwant Varma over his plea to invalidate an in-house inquiry panel report indicting him over the discovery of huge cache of burnt cash from his official residence during his tenure as a Delhi High Court judge. Why did you appear before the inquiry committee? Did you come to the court that the video be removed? Why did you wait for the inquiry to be completed and the report be released? Did you take a chance of a favourable order there first, a bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A G Masih asked senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who was representing Justice Varma. The top court further quizzed Justice Varma over the parties he had made in his plea and said he should have filed the in-house inquiry report with his plea. Sibal submitted there was a process under Article 124 (the Establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court), and a judge couldn't be a subject matter of public debate. The release of video on SC website, public furore, media accusations against judges are prohibited as per constitutional scheme, Sibal added. The top court asked Sibal to come with one page bullet points and correct the memo of parties. The matter was posted for July 30. Speaker Birla to announce inquiry committee to probe charges against Justice Varma: Sources Justice Varma has sought quashing of the May 8 recommendation by then chief justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, urging Parliament to initiate impeachment proceedings against him. His plea said the inquiry eversed the burden of proof, requiring him to investigate and disprove the charges levelled against him. Alleging that the panel's findings were based on a preconceived narrative, Justice Varma said the inquiry timelines were driven solely by the urge to conclude proceedings swiftly, even at the expense of procedural fairness. The petition contended that the inquiry panel drew adverse findings without affording him a full and fair hearing. A report of the inquiry panel probing the incident had said Justice Varma and his family members had covert or active control over the store room where a huge cache of half-burnt cash was found following a fire incident, proving his misconduct which is serious enough to seek his removal. The three-judge panel headed by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu of the Punjab and Haryana High Court conducted the inquiry for 10 days, examined 55 witnesses and visited the scene of the accidental fire that started at around 11.35 pm on March 14 at the official residence of Justice Varma, then a sitting judge of the Delhi High Court and now in the Allahabad High Court. Acting on the report, then CJI Khanna wrote to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi recommending the judge's impeachment.

Mamata launches language movement, condemns targeting of migrants family in Delhi

Migrants fromWest Bengal have been detained in different states like Odisha, Haryana and Delhi on suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals.

Radhika Singh joins Chandigarh admn on deputation from Haryana

CET conducted smoothly across Haryana; officials, volunteers praised for support

Rs 50cr BDPO scam: Haryana vigilance bureau arrests 4 more

Speeding BMW hits scooter in Noida, kills 5-year-old girl, injures two

A five-year-old girl was killed and two others were injured after a speedy BMW car rammed into a scooter in Sector 20, police said on Sunday. The condition of the two injured is critical, officials added. The incident happened late on Saturday night, just as the girl exited the Child PGI in Sector 30. She was visiting the facility for treatment with her father and uncle. Police have arrested two people, the driver and the passenger, in connection with the incident, booking them at Sector 20 Police Station under charges of rash driving and death by negligence. The two were identified as Yash Sharma, 22, a resident of Sector 37 in Noida, and Abhishek Rawat, 22, a resident of Sector 70. The BMW car bearing a Haryana registration number was impounded.

Over 10,000 appear for Haryana CET at 44 centres in Panchkula

Trinamool Congress MP refutes Haryana CM charge against Bengal CM on migrant workers

Trinamool Congress MP and chairperson of West Bengal Migrant Welfare Board Samirul Islam on Saturday says a witch-hunt is going on against migrants in the name of Bangladeshis

Cast-off capital

Over the past two decades Panipat, a city in Haryana known in Indian history for three major battles, has emerged as one of Asias largest processors of textile waste. Ashok Kumar finds that the city has a large number of illegal bleaching and dyeing units, essential in the conversion of scrap cloth into low-quality thread. These units discharge contaminated water into drains that merge with the Yamuna river

Record-breaking turnout for Haryana CET, says HSSC chairman

Haryana CET Exam Analysis 2025 (July 26): Difficulty Level & Good Attempts

HSSC CET Exam is scheduled on July 26 and 27, 2025. More than 13.47 Lakh candidates are appearing for the examination this year. Today is the first day of the Haryana CET Examination 2025. The First Shift of the examination is over now which was scheduled between 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM. The Examination can [] The post Haryana CET Exam Analysis 2025 (July 26): Difficulty Level & Good Attempts appeared first on Testbook Blog .

HSSC CET Question Paper 2025 Out, Download Shift-wise Exam Paper PDF

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission Common Eligibility Test HSSC CET Question Paper 2025 is out for the recently conducted CET Exam on July 26, 2025. The HSSC CET Exam Dates are 26 and 27 July, 2025. The examination is conducted to select candidates for various Group C and Group D posts in Haryana State. This [] The post HSSC CET Question Paper 2025 Out, Download Shift-wise Exam Paper PDF appeared first on Testbook Blog .

J&K, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradeshs umatched sacrifice: 40% Kargil martyrs from 4 states

This 'Precious' Structure At Delhi's ITO Is Controlled By Another State. Do You Know Why?

Though located in Delhi, the ITO Barrage is managed by Haryana, raising concerns over flood control

HSSC CET Answer Key 2025 Out, Download Provisional Response Sheet PDF

The Haryana CET Examination 2025 has been successfully conducted across 21 districts in Haryana state on July 26, 2025. This time 13.47 Lakh candidates had registered for the HSSC CET Examination. The Haryana Staff Selection Commission Common Eligibility Test is scheduled for July 26 and 27, 2025 (two shifts each day). The first shift for [] The post HSSC CET Answer Key 2025 Out, Download Provisional Response Sheet PDF appeared first on Testbook Blog .

Backing Rahul, Siddaramaiah warns Bihar is next, accuses BJP, ECI of electoral misconduct

BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has echoed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of large-scale electoral misconduct by the BJP, accusing the ruling party at the Centre of manipulating voter lists and undermining democratic institutions, including the Election Commission of India. In an interview with PTI Videos, Siddaramaiah said Rahul was telling the truth when he alleged that genuine voters were being removed from electoral rolls while fake names were being added. Such things have happened in Maharashtra, Haryana, and Karnataka, he claimed and expressed his apprehension, hey are planning to do it in Bihar also. The Chief Minister accused the BJP of mischief and alleged that this manipulation was happening across the country. He came down heavily on the Election Commission, saying it is no longer functioning as an independent constitutional body. The Election Commission is working under the direction of the central government. It's not independent. Election Commission has to function independently and fairly, but it is not doing so, the Chief Minister said. Declaring that democracy is under threat, Siddaramaiah announced that the Congress would launch a nationwide campaign to expose these alleged irregularities and demand reforms to protect the integrity of the electoral process. 'Have 100% proof': Rahul Gandhi claims EC allowed vote fraud in Karnataka Rahul Gandhi warns of Maharashtra-like voter list manipulations in MP ahead of 2028 assembly polls Siddaramaiah also reiterated the importance of conducting a nationwide caste census. Every state should start conducting the caste census. It should be socio-economic, educational, employment-based, and political. Because everybody should know, after independence, what is the status of an individual -- economically, politically -- and whether independence has reached everyone or not, whether equality has come or not, he insisted. The purpose of the Constitution is to bring about change and remove inequality, the Karnataka CM underlined. He also clarified that he is not the convenor of the OBC advisory committee but only a member under Anil Jaihind's leadership. Regarding Karnataka's own caste census, he said that authorities have been given a three-month time to complete the process and expressed hope that they will meet the deadline. Regarding the alleged site allotment scam in Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), Siddaramaiah said, It is a false case. They torture me, my wife, and my family unnecessarily. Though this does not come under the PMLA Act; there is no money laundering; unnecessarily, they harassed me and my family, he complained. Welcoming the Supreme Court's strong remarks, CM said, It looks like the court has rightly said that if you want to do politics, do it in elections, not here. Not in this case, not through the ED. This is the warning of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to the BJP, Siddaramaiah said. Speaking on the June 4 stadium stampede that killed 11 people, Siddaramaiah said the Cabinet has accepted the enquiry report submitted by retired High Court judge Justice Michael D'Cunha. Criminal cases have already been registered against the officials of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and DNA (the event management agency), apart from police personnel, he said. Additionally, an inquiry will be conducted against the police officers concerned, he added. 70 lakh voters added in Maharashtra between LS and assembly polls, EC must provide data: Rahul Gandhi

In bail denial to Instagram Queen cop Amandeep Kaur; Punjab & Haryana HC cites grave charges, public trust breach

The Punjab and Haryana High Court denied bail to Amandeep Kaur, a dismissed Punjab Police constable known as the Instagram queen, in a corruption case. The court cited grave allegations, a substantial unjustified increase in wealth, and her involvement in other criminal cases.

Youth hold the key to developed India by 2047: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini urged youth to contribute to India's 2047 development vision at the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' program. He emphasized national unity and Haryana's commitment to youth empowerment through skill development and job creation.

Industries migrating from Haryana due to failed policies of Saini govt: Selja

CBI registers two separate cases over alleged assault of Army colonel by Punjab police

CHANDIGARH: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday registered two separate cases (First Information Reports) into the alleged assault on Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath by Punjab Police personnel. The CBI has re-registered both the FIRs filed by the Civil Lines Police Station, Patiala, as its own separate cases on the orders of the Punjab and Haryana High Court earlier this month. The premier investigating agency has tasked its special crime unit to carry out investigations in this case. Both the FIRs, one from Colonel Bath and the other from the dhaba owner, were registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which also include charges under attempted murder. In the second FIR taken over by the CBI, the owner of the eatery alleged that the occupants of Colonel Bath's car had parked their vehicle in the middle of the road where they were drinking when a minor scuffle took place between them and some passersby and the individuals in an unknown car. On July 16, the Punjab and Haryana High Court transferred the investigation into the alleged assault on Colonel Bath over a parking dispute outside a dhaba in Patiala by Punjab Police personnel to the CBI. Previously, the court had entrusted the investigation to the Chandigarh Police. Justice Rajesh Bhardwaj had expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation conducted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Chandigarh Police. He had asserted that the conduct of the police amounted to setting the wrong example and protecting the accused. The court was earlier informed that five accused, four of whom are police inspectors, are absconding, and no non-bailable warrants have been issued against them. 'They were like a pack of wolves': Wife of Army colonel attacked by Punjab cops demands CBI probe In his petition, Colonel Bath sought an independent probe into the matter, preferably by the CBI. It is noteworthy to mention that the investigation of the instant case was transferred to the Chandigarh Police on 4 April and it is being stated with utmost disappointment that even despite the lapse of more than three-and-a-half months since the registration of the FIR and lapse of three months since the investigation has been handed over to the Chandigarh Police, neither a single accused has been arrested so far, nor any accused has been associated with the investigation, the petition stated. In March, Colonel Bath had moved the High Court after the Punjab Police allegedly delayed filing an FIR regarding the alleged assault on him and his son by a group of 12 policemen, including four inspectors. The family had rejected the SIT formed by the Punjab Police. The Punjab Police had registered an FIR only on 22 March, eight days after the incident, following repeated appeals from the officers family. The incident took place on the intervening night of 13 and 14 March when Colonel Bath and his son Angad Singh were having dinner at a dhaba near Rajindra Hospital. Colonel Bath alleged that a group of men aggressively approached them, demanding they move their car. After Colonel Bath identified himself as an Army officer, the attackers allegedly snatched his ID card and mobile phone.

145 bank accounts held by 10 companies serve as mule accounts to park, rotate cyber crime money

BHOPAL: Around 145 bank accounts held by ten companies registered in India are under scanner for allegedly being used by fraudsters to park and rotate money generated from investment frauds, cybercrimes and digital arrest. Ongoing investigations into a major forex trade investment fraud racket (having international links), which was busted by the Madhya Pradesh Polices Special Task Force (MPSTF) a few months back, led the sleuths to identify 145 bank accounts across the country. The accounts were being held and operated by at least ten companies registered in different parts of India. Transactions worth a whopping Rs 3200 crore were detected in those 145 accounts over the last eight-nine months, out of which around Rs 180 crore have been frozen/put on hold, as that sum is related to forex trade investment fraud case being probed by the MPSTF. Continued investigations into the 145 accounts led to another startling revelation at least 14 of those accounts had been used by cyber-fraudsters to park the proceeds of their crime in the same accounts. The alleged cyber-crimes whose proceeds parked in 14 out of the 145 bank accounts (under MPSTFs scanner) have come to light following 262 complaints made by cyber, job and investment fraud victims to police establishments of different states as well as the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs over the last few months. Seven FIRs have already been registered in multiple states, among them Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh and Assam. According to Special DG (MPSTF) Pankaj Srivastava, The 262 complaints with various state police agencies and the MHAs I4C pertain to cybercrimes involving around Rs 68 crore, out of which a significant sum was parked and routed through the bank accounts held by the ten companies registered in India, two of which are on our scanner in connection with forex trade investment fraud racket case. A Navi Mumbai-based woman who lost Rs 1.88 crore following digital arrest in November 2024, is among cyber, job and investment fraud victims, whose hard-earned money was parked in bank accounts which are among the 145 bank accounts held and operated by ten companies. Already probing our primary case which pertains to the BotBro-enabled forex investment trading fraud, our teams have also started now reaching out to the cyber, investment, job and loan fraud victims. Weve already reached out to around 48 victims in different states, who were among those who made the 262 complaints with I4C and state police forces, a senior MPSTF officer said. Out of the 262 complaints received particularly by MHAs I4C, maximum 91 pertain to investment frauds, 75 are related to share market investment/trading, 37 UPI fraud complaints, 11 are job fraud complaints, while six pertain to digital arrests. As part of the continued probe into the major BotBro-Meta 5 Trading app-enabled forex trade investment fraud, which was busted by the MPSTF following an FIR after a Rs 20.18 lakh fraud complaint by an Indore-based young businessman a few months back, the MPSTF teams are already in multiple cities of UP, Haryana and Odisha. These teams are particularly probing into the businesses of two of the ten companies whose accounts were largely used by the rackets kingpin Nawab Khan alias Lavish Chaudhary (originally hailing from western UP, but possibly operating from the Middle East) and large network of fraudsters to make people from MP and other states invest huge sums in forex trading with the promise of returns spanning between 72% to 90%. Two of the main companies in whose accounts the forex trade rackets players asked investors to invest sums to get benefits of the BoTBro and Meta 5 Trading App-based forex trading, have their corporate offices on a single floor in Noida and related offices in Haryana and Odisha, a source privy to the ongoing probe said. Aware of the fact that fraudulent designs have been exposed following the MP police action, the forex trade investment fraud rackets operatives are now using social media platforms to tell their investors about switching over to alternative platforms like Bot Alpha.

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Soldier deployed in military operation, shot at by fellow soldier can't be denied benefits: Punjab and Haryana HC

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has said a soldier deployed in a military operation being shot at by a fellow soldier cannot be denied benefits applicable to the ones killed in action. Petitioners Union of India and others challenged the February 22, 2022 order of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) directing to consider the claim of liberalised family pension of respondent Rukmani Devi. Devi's son, who was an Indian Army personnel and on duty in Operation Rakshak in Jammu and Kashmir, died on October 21, 1991 due to a gunshot fired by a fellow soldier. A division bench comprising Justices Anupinder Singh Grewal and Deepak Manchanda on July 16 dismissed the Centre's plea to deny pension to Devi on several grounds, including the delay in filing the claim. It is manifest that a soldier deployed in a military operation, being shot by a fellow soldier, cannot be in any manner, denied the benefits, which would be applicable to those soldiers who are killed in action, the court held. The court did not find any merit in the contention that there was delay in filing the application, as pension, which an employee who served the nation would be entitled to every month, was found to be a continuous cause of action. The AFT directed the defence ministry to consider the claim for liberalised family pension by Devi. The liberalised family pension offers higher benefits than the ordinary family pension. The petitioners' counsel submitted that the tribunal erred in relying upon a verdict it passed in another case decided on September 4, 2017, though Devi's case was different. It was contended that the family pension in that case was allowed on the fact that the woman's husband having participated in Operation Parakram died in the line of duty. It was further contended that Devi's son died on October 21, 1991 and had not participated in Operation Parakram. It was also submitted there was an inordinate delay of over 25 years in filing of the claim in 2018 as Devi's son died in 1991. The bench, however, held, This is to be considered as a 'Battle Casualty' vide Army Air Defence Records Part-II order No. 01/BC/05/002 dated 27.08. 1992, as the death has taken place during the said operation and there is no dispute that the son of the respondent (Rukmani Devi) was indeed deployed in 'Operation Rakshak' at the time of his death (sic). The verdict continued, The instructions issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Defence in the month of January, 2001 are applicable to all the Armed Forces Personnel, who are deployed in the military operations across India. The instructions, the court said, provide all disabilities, injuries, accidents and deaths occurring during operations which are notified by the government, fall under category E of Para 4.1 of the said instructions.

Haryana schools to remain shut tomorrow due to CET exams: Check details here

The Haryana government has announced the closure of all schools on July 26 to ensure smooth conduct of CET 2025, with over 13.48 lakh candidates appearing across 834 centres. Authorities have imposed strict security, traffic, and communication protocols, including prohibitory orders, transport arrangements, and surveillance, reflecting a statewide push for fair and disruption-free examinations.

Indian Basmati exports to UK expected to touch 2.5 lakh metric tonnes

CHANDIGARH: The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), signed in London in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart Keir Starmer, is poised to significantly boost Indias Basmati rice exports to the United Kingdomoffering fresh momentum to farmers and the agri-export sector, particularly in Punjab. With the removal of customs duty on brown rice, Indian exporters expect Basmati shipments to the UK to rise from the current 1.85 lakh metric tonnes (MT) to 2.5 lakh MT annually in the near future. The UK currently imports nearly 3 lakh MT of Basmati rice every year. Exporters believe the deal levels the playing field, eliminating tariff disadvantages that previously favoured competitors like Pakistan. This agreement opens up vast opportunities. Until now, India had a 55 per cent share in the UKs Basmati market, while Pakistan held 44 per cent, mainly due to lower pesticide levels and its traditional Basmati appeal, said Ranjit Singh Jossan, Vice-President of the Basmati Rice Millers and Exporters Association of India. He noted that Indian exports to the UK have seen steady growth over recent yearsfrom 1.29 lakh MT in 202122, to 1.43 lakh MT in 202223, and 1.85 lakh MT in 202324. In comparison, Pakistan exported around 1.09 lakh MT in the same period. Jossan added that the CETA covers all GI-tagged Basmati varieties, including the popular 1121 and Pusa 1401 cultivated in Punjab, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh. The agreement not only boosts exports but also gives Indias traditional rice varieties much-needed international recognition, he said. Direct boost to Punjabs agriculture economy Punjab, the countrys largest Basmati producer, contributes nearly 40 per cent of total output and played a major role in Indias Basmati exports worth Rs 48,000 crore in 2022, according to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The state is expected to be among the biggest beneficiaries of the India-UK deal. The UK also acts as a strategic gateway for transit exports to other European markets, where Indian exporters can now compete on par with those from the EU. The removal of duties offers a huge advantage to Indian farm and food processing units. This move will help revive MSMEs, improve farm incomes, and strengthen the rural economy, said Jossan. While the trade pact is being hailed as a breakthrough, concerns over pesticide residue in Indian Basmati continue to loom large. Jossan acknowledged the issue but pointed out that proactive steps are being taken. The Punjab government has banned harmful pesticides over the last three years. Haryana is also making progress. Awareness among farmers is increasing, and quality is improving steadily, he said. Disappointment over milled rice exclusion Despite the upbeat mood, exporters expressed disappointment that semi-milled or wholly milled rice (HSN Code 1006:30) was not included in the duty-free list. This was a long-standing demand. Its exclusion means exports in this category will remain limited. A big opportunity was missed, said Jossan. Under the India-UK CETA, nearly 95 per cent of Indias agricultural exports to the UKincluding Basmati rice, millets, cotton, groundnuts, fruits, vegetables, onions, spices, pickles, tea, and coffeewill now be duty-free. Agriculture and food processing account for 14.8 per cent and 10.6 per cent, respectively, of the total value of agreed goods under the pact. In 202324, India exported 59.42 lakh metric tonnes of Basmati rice, with major buyers being Saudi Arabia (11 LMT), Iraq (8 LMT), Iran (7 LMT), Yemen (3 LMT), and the US (3 LMT). With the easing of tariff barriers and policy support, Indian exporters are optimistic that the countrys presence in premium markets like the UK will grow significantlystrengthening the 'Make in India' and 'Vocal for Local' vision on the global stage.

Four migrant workers from Bengal's Murshidabad allege assault in TN; file police complaint

KOLKATA: Four migrant workers from West Bengal's Murshidabad district have alleged assault by locals in Tamil Nadu's Thiruvallur district earlier this month for speaking in Bengali, suspecting them to be illegal migrants from Bangladesh. According to a police complaint filed in Murshidabad on July 18, the incident took place on July 15 when Sujan Sheikh, his brother Milan Sheikh, and two others Sahil Sheikh and Babu Sheikh were working at a construction site in Thiruvallur, after travelling to Chennai around three weeks ago in search of work. Some local residents confronted us, asked our names and where we were from. When they heard us speaking in Bengali, they started beating us with iron rods and sticks. They kept accusing us of being Bangladeshis, Sujan Sheikh told PTI over phone from his home in Murshidabad. The workers were initially taken to a government hospital in Thiruvallur for treatment. Sujan, who suffered a fractured hand during the alleged assault, had to undergo surgery and remains under medical care. The labourers also alleged that they had earlier approached the local police in Chennai, but no action was taken. We have been travelling to Chennai for work for the last four years. Nothing of this sort has ever happened before. We are still in shock, Sujan said. He also claimed that they were not paid for 11 days of work at the site before returning home. Police in Murshidabad have acknowledged receiving the complaint, and said they are in touch with their counterparts in Tamil Nadu. The incident comes amid heightened political discourse in West Bengal over the safety of Bengali-speaking migrant workers in other states. Earlier this month, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had alleged that Bengalis were facing discrimination and linguistic profiling in states like Haryana, Rajasthan and Odisha, claiming many were being harassed or pushed back across the Bangladesh border despite possessing valid documents. Banerjee's remarks drew sharp rebuttals from the BJP, which dismissed the charges as aseless fear-mongering. However, incidents like the one reported from Murshidabad have reignited concerns over the vulnerability of Bengali migrants, especially those from minority-dominated border districts like Malda, North Dinajpur and Murshidabad, According to migration data, thousands of labourers from Bengal's hinterland migrate annually to southern states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala to work in the construction, textile and hospitality sectors. Political analysts say the issue of Bengali migrant workers' safety is likely to become a flashpoint in the run-up to the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, with ruling and opposition parties trading allegations over identity politics.

RSS chief, clerics agree to start dialogue between Hindus and Muslims

NEW DELHI: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat met prominent Muslim clerics and scholars on Thursday, discussing a host of issues with them and agreeing on the need to start a dialogue between Hindus and Muslims, All India Imam Organisation chief Umer Ahmed Iliyasi said. The meeting that lasted for about three hours and a half was attended by 60 prominent imams, muftis and mohtamims (heads) of madrasas, Iliyasi said. The meeting was organised by the All India Imam Organisation at the Haryana Bhawan here. The RSS described the meeting as positive and said it was part of a continuous process of holding an extensive dialogue with all sections of the society with the objective of exploring how everyone can work together in the interest of the country. This is a continuous process of an extensive dialogue with all sections of the society. The main objective is how everyone can work together in the interest of the country. Todays discussion was also positive, Sunil Ambekar, the head of the national publicity and media department of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh said. Bhagwat, who attended the meeting on an invitation from the All India Imam Organisation, was accompanied by senior RSS leaders, including Krishan Gopal and Indresh Kumar. A freewheeling discussion took place at the meeting on national issues. It was decided that there should be a dialogue between mandirs and masjids, imams and pujaris, gurukuls and madrasas, Iliyasi said. Asked about the RSS chiefs view on the decision, he said Bhagwat appreciated it. There was a consensus that the All India Imam Organisation and the RSS will take this forward together, he added. Dialogue is the only medium to resolve every issue. Dialogue resolves misunderstandings, ends hatred, establishes mutual coordination, builds mutual trust, Iliyasi said.

DGIT NWR calls for expansion of tax base in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 24: The Director General of Income Tax (North West Region), Vatsala Jha today visited the Income Tax Office here to celebrate the 166th Income Tax Day. With jurisdiction over Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, Jha delivered a powerful message emphasizing honesty, commitment, integrity and efficiency to the officers of the Income Tax Department. Addressing the gathering, she urged Income Tax officers to uphold the core principles of taxpayer service and facilitation, [] The post DGIT NWR calls for expansion of tax base in J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .