Lok Sabha Speaker Birla calls dissent essential to democracy
Dissent must also be respected, he said at the inaugural session of the Janpratinidhi Sammelan (Public Representatives Conference) organised under the Samvidhan Pakhwada (Constitution Fortnight) by the Haryana Legislative Assembly in Panchkula
Tiger Shroff firing case: Third woman arrested; total arrests rise to 13
The woman was arrested from Karnal district in Haryana on November 1, with assistance from the local police
Tiger Shroff murder bid probe: Mumbai police arrest 22-year-old Haryana woman; tally hits 13
A detailed environmental data analysis by Hindustan Times has revealed that a sharp surge in evening stubble burning across Punjab and Haryanaoccurring after daytime satellite passeswas the primary driver behind Delhis air quality plunging into the very poor category on Monday, November 2, 2026. While the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded a 24-hour average [] The post Evening Stubble Burning Missed by NASA Satellite Drove Delhis Severe Air Quality Dip: HT Data Analysis appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
One more accused arrested in Tiger Shroff firing case from Haryana; 13 held so far
A woman was arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch in the Tiger Shroff firing case from Haryana. This arrest brings the total number of individuals detained to 13, including alleged shooters and three women. The incident occurred on October 18 when Shroff's car was fired upon in Juhu, resulting in injuries to others. The Crime Branch is conducting raids across several states to apprehend all involved in the conspiracy.
13th Arrest In Tiger Shroff Firing Case
The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested a woman from Haryana, bringing the total number of arrests to 13 in connection with the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff. The incident occurred on October 18, where Shroff's car was targeted, injuring his driver and a bystander. Police are continuing raids across multiple states to apprehend all individuals involved.
Ranji Trophy: Dubey Picks Nine Scalps As Vidarbha Bowl Out Madhya Pradesh For 209
For Central Zone: Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey rewrote the Vidarbha record books on Monday by claiming 9-53 to bowl out Madhya Pradesh for 209 on an eventful opening day of their Ranji Trophy match at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha. Dubey became the first bowler from Vidarbha to claim a nine-wicket haul in an innings of the Ranji Trophy. The previous best figures for the side was Arun Ogirals 8-39 in 1967-68, which ironically came against Madhya Pradesh. Dubey is now the 30th bowler overall to take nine or more wickets in an innings in the Ranji Trophy. It was Vidarbha all-rounder Nachiket Bhute, though, who made the first breakthrough by removing opener Yash Dubey. From there onwards, the innings belonged to Harsh. He opened his account in the 17th over and kept chipping away, leaving Madhya Pradesh at 64/5 in the 29th over. Atharva Mahajan and Saransh Jain resisted with a 72-run stand. It lasted nearly 18 overs before Dubey returned to break it, and the lower order did not survive long after that. The last nine-wicket haul in the Ranji Trophy came from Gujarats left-arm spinner Siddharth Desai, who took 9-36 against Uttarakhand in 2024-25. Mondays spell adds to a big year for Dubey, who made his ODI debut against Afghanistan in June and took four wickets in two matches. He then toured Sri Lanka with India A, taking three wickets and scoring 59 runs across two innings. For Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy, he took eight wickets and made 27 and 24 against East Zone. He has carried that form into the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season, with 23 wickets in seven innings so far. Elsewhere, Karnatakas Ritesh Bhatkal (5-35) and Shikhar Shetty (5-53) shared 10 wickets to bowl Assam out for 135 inside 49 overs in Guwahati. Rohan Patil then hit 89 off 87 balls, with 13 fours and a six, and added 129 for the opening wicket with Mayank Agarwal, who was unbeaten on 57, as Karnataka got a 45-run lead. In Dharamsala, 20 wickets fell on the opening day. Rajasthan chose to bat and were shot out for 78, with Abhishek Kumar taking five wickets for Himachal Pradesh. Sahil Dhiwan replied with a five-wicket haul for Rajasthan, but Himachal still made 153 for a lead of 75. Mayank Mishra took 6-57 as Uttarakhand bowled out Haryana for 153 after they elected to bat. In Chandigarh, Pradosh Ranjan Pauls unbeaten 138 powered Tamil Nadu to 320/4 against the hosts. N Jagadeesan (52) and Baba Indrajith (51) also scored fifties. Punjab recovered from 71/5 to reach 276/5 against Andhra, thanks to an unbroken 205-run stand for the sixth wicket between Salil Arora (111 not out) and Sanvir Singh (100 not out). In Ahmedabad, Aarya Desai fell five short of a century as Gujarat crossed 300 against Kerala. He added 116 with Abhishek Desai, and after Gujarat slipped to 182/4, Urvil Patel (63 not out) and Vishal Jayswal (50 not out) put on an unbeaten 111-run stand. Opener Dhruv Patel made 124 to lift Baroda to 269/6 in Kanpur. He added 88 with Shashwat Rawat (47) and 108 with Mitesh Patel (49) after Baroda were 54/2. His dismissal set off a late wobble, with three wickets falling on 249 in four deliveries across two overs. Services captain Rajat Paliwal came in at number five with his side at 27/3 and made an unbeaten 111 to take them to 266 in 88 overs against Delhi at Palam. Snehal Kauthankars unbeaten 116 rescued Goa from 54/4 after they chose to bat against Bihar at home, as they ended day one at 288/6 in 87 overs. At the CCI in Mumbai, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (78) and Sarfaraz Khan (55) struck half-centuries and captain Siddesh Lad made 47 as Mumbai reached 247/6 in 83 overs after being put in by Railways. Sridam Pauls 86 led Tripuras fightback against Saurashtra as the hosts reached 219/7 at stumps at the MBB Stadium. Put in to bat after Saurashtra won the toss, Tripura slumped to 28/5 inside 19 overs. Paul then added 125 for the sixth wicket with wicketkeeper-batter Sentu Sarkar, who made 46. Manisankar Murasingh (33) and Bikram Debnath (32) were unbeaten at the close, after Tripura had batted 74.3 overs. Parth Bhut was the pick of the Saurashtra bowlers with 3-52 in 19 overs, including two maidens. Chetan Sakariya took two wickets, while Yuvraj Dodiya and Sammar Gajjar claimed one each. Sridam Pauls 86 led Tripuras fightback against Saurashtra as the hosts reached 219/7 at stumps at the MBB Stadium. Put in to bat after Saurashtra won the toss, Tripura slumped to 28/5 inside 19 overs. Paul then added 125 for the sixth wicket with wicketkeeper-batter Sentu Sarkar, who made 46. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Congress trying to protect 3 crore Bangladeshi infiltrators in voter list: HM Shah
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Nov 2 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday claimed that three crore Bangladeshi infiltrators are among absent voters sought to be deleted in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and accused the Congress party of trying to protect them. He declared that the BJP will ensure that every infiltrator is removed from the electoral rolls and driven out of the country. Amit Shah was addressing the Save Democracy Remove Anarchy march organised by the BJP here as part of its nationwide campaign to counter the anti-SIR campaign of the INDIA bloc. Alleging that by stopping SIR, Congress and company was trying to save Bangladesh infiltrators, he termed the rally organised by the INDIA bloc in Delhi on Sunday as a Save the infiltrators rally. Congress and company are trying to stop SIR because infiltrators are their vote bank. BJP workers stand firmly with SIR. Only citizens of this country will be allowed to vote here, said HM Shah, who led the foot march from Basheerbagh to Moazzam Jahi Market. Amit Shah said Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was lying that 13 crore votes were deleted in SIR. The Home Minister stated that 6.25 crore voters had shifted while about 3 crore voters were dead. He said another one crore voters had double entries. The Congress party wants to capture elections through bogus voting. If one person has two votes, should one of them be cancelled or not? Now we come to the source of 'Rahul Baba's' stomach ache. Three crore votes are such that the people they belong to do not even exist. These are Bangladeshi infiltrators, he said. He alleged that by opposing the SIR, the Congress party wants to protect Bangladeshi infiltrators in the country's electoral rolls. But I have come here today to say that Rahul ji and Revanth Reddy ji can put in as much effort as they want. The BJP will ensure that every single infiltrator is removed from the voter list and driven out of the country. Dismissing the allegation of Rahul Gandhi that the BJP won only because of the SIR, he reminded the Congress leader that there was no SIR when Narendra Modi won in 2014, 2019 and 2024. He won because of the voters of India. After 2024, we won in Maharashtra with the biggest majority. We won in Haryana. After 30 years, we won in Delhi. We won in Bihar with the biggest majority. In Bengal too, Didi's entire political standing has been wiped out, he said and exuded confidence that BJP will win Telangana too. Amit Shah remarked that Rahul Gandhi can never become Prime Minister. Two days ago, you held a mock Parliament. If you had asked me, I would have suggested that you become Prime Minister at least once in this mock Parliament. Because you will never be able to become Prime Minister in the real Parliament. At least if you become Prime Minister in a mock Parliament, Sonia ji's heart will find some peace, he remarked. The Home Minister said that Rahul Gandhi carries the Constitution in his hand but has no respect for the Constitution. Stating that Constitutional responsibilities are discharged through the country's Parliament, he accused Rahul Gandhi of not allowing Parliament to function. I challenge you today from the land of Hyderabad. We are ready to convene a special session of Parliament. Come and participate in a discussion. But he will not participate in the discussion because he knows that only through anarchy and disorder can the Congress party keep itself in the news. If Parliament functions, our Modi ji will completely demolish their arguments, he said. On Rahul Gandhis allegation that BJP was winning because of EVMs, he asked how Revanth Reddy became Chief Minister of Telangana. How do parties form governments in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh? If the EVMs are so bad, you should not have taken the oath of office. When you win, the credit goes to the people, but when you lose, you blame the EVMs. Alleging that there were scams, scandals and corruption worth Rs 12 lakh crore during 10 years of Congress rule, he said the country cant be handed over to the Congress again. Amit Shah remarked that the Congress party is on a ventilator. Can this ventilator party run a marathon alongside Modi ji? Rahul ji, forget Modi ji. Even my Telangana Yuva Morcha president will defeat you. The BJP leader also took a dig at Rahul Gandhis foreign visits. Rahul ji, you cannot win elections this way. You spend three or four months in the country and then go abroad. You will have to sweat it out in the country. You will have to stand united with the people and work to resolve their problems, he said. Amit Shah accused Revanth Reddy of turning the entire Telangana into an ATM for the Congress leaders sitting in Delhi and said the people of Telangana will never forgive him for this. Stating that Rahul Gandhi had promised six guarantees in Telangana, he said not even one guarantee has been fulfilled. Stating that BRS or Owaisi cant stop the corruption in Telangana and the conspiracy to sell the state, he said only the BJP under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi can stop it. He urged the BJP cadres to ensure that the Congress party is rooted out from Telangana and the BJP comes to power with a two-thirds majority
CAQM invokes GRAP Stage-II across NCR as Delhi's AQI worsens to 'very poor'
In response to a spike in pollution levels, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Monday invoked Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the entire National Capital Region (NCR), with immediate effect. The decision comes on the heels of rapidly deteriorating meteorological conditions that pushed Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) into the 'Very Poor' category at 324 on Monday According to the CAQM sub-committee review meeting held today, Delhi's air quality witnessed a steep and sudden downward spiral over a 72-hour window, beginning with an AQI of 117 in the 'Moderate' category on Saturday, followed by a sharp rise to 261 in the 'Poor' category on Sunday, and worsening further to 324 in the 'Very Poor' category by Monday. With Stage-II now active alongside existing Stage-I restrictions, municipal corporations, traffic police, and pollution control boards across Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan have been directed to enforce stringent actions. Da...
Vimag Labs bets on magnet-free motors, eyes 100 cr revenue in FY28
Vimag Labs aims to scale up production of rare-earth-free electric motors at its Haryana facility, targeting 100 crore revenue in FY28 while expanding into defence and global markets
Artemis Health Sciences Foundation Empowers 24 Women Through Her Voice Skill Development Programme
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], November 2: Taking another meaningful step towards womens empowerment and financial independence, Artemis Health Sciences Foundation successfully concluded the first six-month cycle of its Her Voice Skill
Agreement, disagreement two sides of same coin in vibrant democracy: LS Speaker (Lead)
Digital Desk | Panchkula, Nov 2 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday emphasised that agreement and disagreement are two sides of the same coin in a healthy and vibrant democracy. He stressed that dissent must be welcomed and respected as a vital catalyst for bringing fresh perspectives, addressing administrative blind spots and promoting better governance. He underscored that irrespective of political, party or ideological differences, the overarching commitment of all public representatives must remain the continued progress of the state and the nation. Speaker Birla made these remarks while addressing the inaugural session of the Janpratinidhi Sammelan, organised by the Haryana Vidhan Sabha in Panchkula, near here, as part of the Samvidhan Pakhwada Programme. Addressing serving and former members of the Vidhan Sabha, along with former ministers, he reflected on Haryanas six-decade journey of growth, socio-economic resilience and leadership across multiple sectors, placing the states remarkable achievements firmly within the framework of Indias constitutional values and democratic ethos. Reflecting on the states evolution over the past 60 years, he observed that Haryana has consistently remained at the forefront of national progress despite numerous historical and administrative challenges. Drawing parallels with the timeless message of karma enshrined in the Bhagavad Gita, he lauded the farming community for pioneering the adoption of modern agricultural technologies, enhancing crop yields and contributing significantly to the country's food security. He also praised Haryanas youth in the armed forces for their exemplary valour in safeguarding the nation's borders and internal security. He also commended Haryanas sportspersons for consistently enhancing India's stature on the global sporting stage. Highlighting the inclusive and deliberative nature of India's constitutional journey, the Speaker noted that the Constituent Assembly, under the guidance of the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, Babasaheb Dr B.R. Ambedkar, and with the participation of distinguished leaders from different regions, including Haryana and Punjab, laid the foundations of a cohesive parliamentary democracy amid immense linguistic, cultural and religious diversity. He emphasised that the survival and flourishing of India's diverse federal polity stand as a global testament to the resilience of its democracy. Our Constitution is not merely a framework for running the government; it is the soul of India, reflecting our national consciousness and the aspirations of crores of people, he said. He emphasised that the commitment to public service does not end with the completion of one's tenure in the Legislature. He urged lawmakers to regard governance and administration primarily as instruments of grassroots empowerment rather than merely as administrative mechanisms. He stated that the ultimate measure of political and social life lies in bringing tangible socio-economic transformation and genuine happiness to the lives of the most vulnerable sections of society.
Direct Buses on 12 Haryana-Bihar Routes with up to 1,100 Fare Discounts
Haryana Sets Up Visitor Boards in All 20 Jails to Monitor Inmate Welfare and Operations
Delhi border checks trigger massive traffic snarls amid BS-VI restrictions
Intensified vehicle checks at Delhi's interstate borders to enforce pollution-control restrictions triggered massive traffic snarls on Monday, leaving commuters stranded for hours as long queues built up on roads connecting the national capital with neighbouring Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Heavy congestion was reported at several entry points, including the Delhi-Gurugram, Delhi-Noida, Delhi-Ghaziabad, Delhi-Sonipat and Delhi-Najafgarh borders, as enforcement teams checked vehicles for compliance with the prescribed emission standards. The Delhi-Gurugram border witnessed particularly heavy congestion, with traffic on NH-48 remaining backed up for several kilometres near the Sirhaul toll plaza. The snarls also affected the main carriageway and service roads. Similar traffic jams were reported near Noida and Ghaziabad, where vehicles were stopped during checks to ensure compliance with the restrictions. At the Aya Nagar border, Delhi Traffic Police and Transport Department enforcement
Haryana Police Investigates Attempted Assault on SDM by Dumper Driver
In Yamunanagar, Haryana, a dumper driver allegedly attempted to run over an SDM during an illegal mining inspection. Police have launched an investigation. Haryana Police Investigates Attempted Assault on SDM by Dumper Driver
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Actor Tiger Shroff's spokesperson has dismissed reports suggesting that the actor would make his first public appearance since the attack at a book launch event in Mumbai on November 3. According to reports, the Baaghi actor was reportedly expected to step out for his first public appearance since the attack at the launch of actor and wellness author Claudia Ciesla's book, Beyond Weight Loss: Eating, Healing & Ageing with Claudia's Concept. The event is scheduled to take place at a Mumbai hotel on November 3. However, when contacted, Tiger's spokesperson refuted the claims and called the reports baseless. The news circulating regarding Tiger Shroff making a public appearance for a book launch happening on November 3, is completely baseless. Not true at all, the spokesperson clarified. The clarification comes amid speculation about the actor's return to public appearances following the attack. The reported appearance was expected to mark a return to public engagements after a break in his professional commitments following the firing incident. Ever since the firing incident, Tiger has maintained a low profile and has not been spotted attending any public events or making media appearances. The actor has also kept away from public engagements following the incident. Last month, a firing incident was reported outside a football club near Pushpa Narsee Park in Mumbai's Juhu area on October 18. Tiger escaped unhurt, while his driver and an autorickshaw driver sustained injuries. According to reports, the three suspects allegedly involved in the shooting were arrested in Kota, Rajasthan. They were reportedly apprehended by a joint team of the Rajasthan Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and Kota City Police, acting on information provided by Mumbai Police. Two of the arrested men are from Haryana, while the third hails from Bihar. All three are suspected to have links with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Reports suggested that two of the accused were allegedly hired to carry out the firing, while the third was suspected of helping them escape after the incident. Several members of the film fraternity had condemned the firing incident and expressed concern over the safety of the actor and his family.
NewsVoir Gurugram (Haryana) [India], November 2: Celebrating Diwali through a distinctive blend of spirituality, art and cultural heritage, Ambience Mall, Gurugram, has unveiled The Divine Radiance, a magnificent 20-foot installation dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Featuring 251,000 mirror mosaic chips and requiring 360 hours of meticulous craftsmanship, the installation celebrates the values of courage, devotion and strength associated with the revered deity. The installation showcases intricate mirror mosaic detailing in radiant golden tones, creating a striking visual spectacle that reflects the spirit of the festival of lights. Combining traditional artistry with contemporary presentation, the creation highlights the skill and precision involved in transforming thousands of individual mirror pieces into an elaborate artistic masterpiece. Inspired by Lord Hanuman's unwavering devotion and selfless service, The Divine Radiance celebrates the deeper significance of Diwali, symbolising the...
Yamunanagar: SDM narrowly escapes after dumper driver attempts to run him over
Digital Desk | Yamunanagar, Nov 2 (IANS) Police have registered a case in Haryana's Yamunanagar district after the driver of a dumper involved in illegal mining attempted to run over the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Vyaspur. A search has been launched to trace the absconding accused. According to police, Vyaspur SDM, Dr Kuldeep Singh, filed a complaint at the Sadhaura police station regarding the incident, which took place on the morning of October 31. In his complaint, the SDM said that he was on his way to the PWD Rest House in Sadhaura at around 6.15 a.m. to participate in the Run for Unity programme when he spotted a dumper truck near the rest house. The dumper had a blurred number plate, and the SDM suspected that it was carrying illegally mined material. He signalled the driver to stop the vehicle for inspection. However, the driver allegedly accelerated instead of stopping and attempted to drive the dumper directly towards the SDM, allegedly with the intention of running him over. Dr Singh narrowly escaped and immediately alerted the police before chasing the vehicle. During the chase, a white car, which was allegedly following the dumper, attempted to obstruct the SDM's vehicle. It was alleged that the car driver deliberately drove in a zig-zag manner and suddenly applied the brakes to block the SDM's path, allowing the dumper driver to escape from the spot. The SDM reportedly recorded the entire incident on his mobile phone. Sadhaura police station in-charge Lakhwinder Singh said that a case had been registered against the dumper driver and the occupants of the car based on the SDM's complaint. The case has been registered under relevant sections, and police have launched a thorough investigation into the matter. Officials said that efforts were underway to identify and arrest the accused. Police are also investigating whether the dumper was carrying illegally mined material and the alleged role of the occupants of the Creta in helping the vehicle escape. The accused will be arrested soon, police said.
A promise to her father, a historic world title: Manisha Bhanwala's story
The 29-year-old Haryana wrestler defeated USA's Nette in the women's 59kg freestyle final at the World Wrestling Championships in Astana to become India's first woman world champion in wrestling
Delhi wakes up to winter chill; AQI worsens to 'very poor
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Delhi-NCR residents experienced a wintry chill on Monday morning, with winter gradually setting in across the region. Meanwhile, the air quality fell to the 'very poor category, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 310 after a few days' respite because of the rain last week. Several monitoring stations across the national Capital and its surrounding areas reported 'poor' to 'very poor' air quality. The AQI stood at 313 in Burari, 258 in Badarpur, 213 in Chhawla, 237 in Jharoda Kalan, 273 in Vasundhara Enclave, 256 in Karala and 310 in Uttam Nagar. Other areas also recorded high pollution levels, including Ghoga at 274, Nangloi at 319, NIH Narela at 353, Mandir Marg at 340, Aya Nagar at 288, CRRI Mathura Road at 334 and Pusa at 340. Sirifort recorded an AQI of 354, while Chandni Chowk stood at 361 and Burari Crossing at 354. The AQI was also recorded at 319 in JNU, 382 in Alipur, 359 at North Campus, Delhi University, 322 at Talkatora Garden and 357 at Dwarka Sector-8. As northern India begins to experience the onset of winter, the country is witnessing a sharp contrast in weather conditions. While northern states are enjoying pleasant weather and cooler temperatures, southern and eastern regions are preparing for heavy rainfall amid the approach of Cyclone Murasu towards the Andhra Pradesh coast. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi is expected to witness a bright day, with temperatures ranging between 17 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius. No rainfall warning has been issued for the national Capital. Punjab and Haryana are also expected to remain largely dry, providing residents with some respite from unpredictable weather conditions. Meanwhile, the Bay of Bengal is witnessing increased weather activity, with Cyclone Murasu expected to intensify before approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast. Winter conditions are also tightening their grip on Himalayan destinations, including Spiti, Ladakh and Kedarnath. To tackle rising pollution during the winter months, the Delhi government has begun enforcing fixed-term restrictions under its Winter Action Plan from November 1. The measures will remain in force for varying periods until February 28. A complete ban on construction and demolition activities, except for specified exemptions, will be imposed from December 10 to January 20. The plan aims to curb vehicular emissions, control dust and reduce road traffic during the peak winter season. The government has also staggered office timings to ease traffic congestion. Delhi government offices will function from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., while Municipal Corporation of Delhi offices will operate from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. until February 28. Parking charges at authorised municipal sites will also be doubled to discourage the use of private vehicles. On the first day of the Winter Action Plan, authorities imposed penalties and environmental compensation totalling Rs 68.4 lakh. Enforcement teams checked nearly 15,000 vehicles, turned back 1,539 at border points and issued 566 challans for violations of Pollution Under Control Certificate norms. According to official data available till 5 p.m. on Sunday, penalties included Rs 56.6 lakh for PUCC violations, Rs 2 lakh for breaches of vehicle entry restrictions and Rs 9.8 lakh as environmental compensation for violations of dust-control norms at construction and demolition sites.
Rahul says Gyanesh Kumar would be removed, warns PM Modi, Shah they are next after CEC,
New Delhi, Nov 1: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah that they would face consequences over alleged electoral irregularities, declaring that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar would be removed from office and sent to jail. Addressing the INDIA blocs Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi said, After Gyanesh, you are next, reports The Times of India (TOI). Gyanesh Kumar will be removed as CEC, he will go to jail, he said. This is not an ordinary theft. This is treason, Rahul Gandhi said, accusing the BJP of stealing votes in several state Assembly elections and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He alleged that electoral manipulation had taken place in Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Karnataka, besides the 2024 general elections. The Congress leader said the INDIA bloc would not allow democracy to be destroyed or the Constitution to be undermined. The rally was organised to protest against alleged electoral irregularities and demand the resignation of the CEC. Opposition parties have repeatedly accused the BJP of benefiting from alleged manipulation of electoral rolls and electronic voting machines (EVMs), charges the ruling party has rejected. Opposition leaders march to Ramlila Maidan The INDIA blocs Chalo Dilli march began from the Minto Road-Connaught Place junction, with Opposition leaders, including Farooq Abdullah, former Chief Minister of J&K, Mehbooba Mufti, former chief minister of J&K, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who also spoke to the crowd, voicing save the constitution at the Ramlila Maidan. Press Trust of India reported Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said the Ramlila Maidan has turned into the Haldighati of democracy with a massive turnout of people and asserted that this is indicative of change that is in the offing, as he asserted that those who came to power at the Centre through Uttar Pradesh will also exit from there. Taking a dig at the BJP, Yadav said those who speak of having a firm, immovable stance -- likening it to the unshakeable foot of Angad -- should consider where they would even place that foot, given that there is no ground left to stand on. Addressing the INDIA bloc rally at Delhis Ramlila Maidan against vote chori, Akhilesh referred to the recent MLC polls and said the people of Kashi (Varanasi) have reduced the double-engine government to a double zero. The rally followed the Oppositions mock impeachment proceedings against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, held on Saturday at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The latest confrontation comes amid the Oppositions continuing allegations of vote chori and its objections to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in several states. Rahul alleges BJP forced shops shut Rahul Gandhi also accused the BJP of forcibly shutting shops in Connaught Place, alleging that the move caused losses to local traders. According to the Press Trust of India (PTI), Rahul Gandhi made the allegation in a video recorded while he was travelling in an open vehicle towards the Minto Road-Connaught Place junction. He said the INDIA bloc had appealed to people attending the rally to shop at local markets during the festive season to support traders. But upon reaching Connaught Place, we learned that the BJP has forcibly shut down all the shops. The country is watching how the BJP is causing loss to the shopkeepers, Gandhi said. On Saturday night, he had urged people travelling to Delhi for the march and rally to purchase goods from local shops ahead of Diwali, Chhath and Bhai Dooj. Rahul Gandhi had accused the BJP of spreading rumours that the Oppositions programme would hurt businesses, saying the rally and shopping could take place together. Nearly 10,000 police and paramilitary personnel were deployed in central Delhi for the rally, while more than 200 CCTV cameras were installed in the area, Hindustan Times reported. Police said arrangements had been made to facilitate the march and manage crowds at the venue. While the INDIA bloc expected a large turnout from different states, police preparations were based on Ramlila Maidans capacity of around 50,000 people, with any overflow to be managed on surrounding streets. The Oppositions campaign against the CEC gathered momentum after a report by The Indian Express last month said Election Commissioners had objected to decisions taken by the CEC on 14 occasions over a 10-month period. The Election Commission maintained that its decisions had been unanimous.
How 8 hens turned into a 1,600-bird poultry business
Pattan, Nov 01: What began five years ago as a mother's wish to feed her children pure, home-reared eggs has grown into a thriving poultry enterprise run by Aabida Hamid, a woman originally from Srinagar who is now settled in Shirpora, Pattan, in Baramulla district. Her journey has turned her into an inspiration for women across both urban and rural Kashmir. Abida told Rising Kashmir that she started the poultry business around five years ago for the sake of her children. My journey began with a single egg, she said. I wanted to provide pure eggs to my children, which is why I brought a few hens home. Abida said she began with just eight hens of the Black Australorp breed, brought home purely for household use. Its egg production was excellent, she said. Once her family's needs were met, the surplus eggs began to accumulate. She started selling them in small quantities, and the response encouraged her to expand. Today, her farm holds between 1,200 and 1,600 birds across three breeds Black Australorp, Rhode Island Red and Sonali which she described as affordable, easy to maintain and in high demand. Abida said eggs from her farm are priced at around Rs 16.70 each, or approximately Rs 500 per crate, with home delivery available at an extra charge. Her customers come from as far as Shopian, Islamabad in Anantnag and Bandipora, she said. Pure and organic produce is rare in the market, which is why there is huge public demand for it, she said. The journey, however, was not without struggle. Abida said she faced scepticism early on, with many telling her the venture was pointless and that she would not reach anywhere. People often questioned how a woman from Srinagar would manage a poultry business in a village, she said. Nobody knows the hidden potential inside an individual. She added that the same people who once doubted her now come asking for eggs. She also spoke of the personal toll the business took on her. The biggest challenge, even to this day, remains my children, she said, recalling a difficult period in her life that turned the venture from a hobby into an economic necessity, during which she also went through depression. If I neglected the farm, that side suffered, and if I neglected the children, they suffered. Striking a balance between raising my children and running the business was extremely hectic, she said. Abida, who holds a graduate degree and trained privately in fashion designing before her marriage, said she chose poultry farming over a conventional career because it allowed her to manage both her children and her business from home. My children remain my first priority, and business comes after that, she said. On selling the birds she raises, Abida admitted it is emotionally difficult but said sentiment cannot be allowed to interfere with business. One cannot mix friendships, relations or concessions in business, she said, adding that she has learnt to remain firm even with relatives and neighbours who seek discounts. She credited her family, including her husband, for their support, but had a message for women without such backing. Women should not wait for support, as money earned from someone else's pocket is never truly one's own. What a person earns with their own hard work belongs to them, she said. She said she started the venture with zero investment, taking her first stock on credit from a supplier who told her to sell first and pay him back later. Abida said her livestock is sourced both locally in Kashmir and from outside states such as Punjab and Haryana. She has two children, aged five and three.
India's identity rooted in shared cultural consciousness: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Nov 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said India's identity is rooted not only in geography but also in a shared cultural consciousness that has bound together diverse traditions, languages, customs, knowledge systems and artistic expressions for centuries. Highlighting the ideals of ancient Indian scriptures and literary traditions from different regions, he said India's rich heritage continues to nurture a sense of belonging that transcends geographical boundaries. Our literary and spiritual heritage, from Keralam to Madhya Pradesh, from Andaman and Nicobar to Andhra Pradesh tells us that we are integral parts of the same stream of life, and geographical distances can never erase our emotional closeness and the spirit of oneness, he said. The Lieutenant Governor was addressing a commemorative programme at Lok Bhavan marking the Foundation Day of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab and Tamil Nadu. He extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of these States and Union Territories. He said the celebration of Foundation Days of different States and Union Territories reflects India's enduring civilisational ethos of unity in diversity, and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for strengthening the spirit of coordination, harmony and emotional integration among various regions of the country and advancing the vision of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. Highlighting the cultural contributions of the regions being celebrated, the Lieutenant Governor said each has enriched the national fabric while preserving its unique identity. He referred to Keralam's literary and artistic heritage, Andhra Pradesh's contributions to literature, spirituality and the freedom movement, Karnataka's saint-poet tradition, Punjab's profound spiritual legacy and Haryana's contribution to devotional literature. He also underlined the significance of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in showcasing India's cultural diversity, Chandigarh's place as a symbol of modern urban planning and Delhi's role as a vibrant confluence of cultures from across the country. Indian traditions demonstrate how diversity and unity coexist harmoniously. Our cultural practices, faith traditions and literary heritage reinforce the idea that people from different regions remain connected through shared values and collective national consciousness, he said. The Lieutenant Governor stated that the Foundation Day celebrations provide an opportunity to understand one another's heritage, strengthen mutual respect and foster deeper people-to-people connections. He called upon citizens, particularly the younger generation, to draw inspiration from the ideals of the nation's ancestors and contribute actively to nation-building. We have the responsibility to internalise the ideals of our ancestors, walk the path they showed us, and make our role in nation-building more effective, he said. Emphasising the goal of Viksit Bharat, the Lieutenant Governor urged all citizens to work towards a future where diversity is respected, knowledge and innovation flourish, culture and heritage are preserved, and every individual is assured dignity, opportunity and meaningful participation in the country's progress.
Foundation Day celebrations opportunity to understand one another
Calls for strengthening mutual respect, people-to-people connections Srinagar, Nov 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab and Tamil Nadu on their Foundation Day. Addressing a commemorative programme []
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President Murmu calls for building 'Viksit Bharat' with pride in heritage
Digital Desk | Kurukshetra, Nov 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday that for building a 'Viksit Bharat', the citizens of the country must embrace modern knowledge with pride in India's rich cultural heritage. Speaking at the Balidan Shatabdi Samaroh of Swami Shraddhanand at Gurukul Kurukshetra, in Haryana, the President noted, As we are moving towards the goal of 'Viksit Bharat', it is of utmost importance that our citizens take pride in India's rich cultural heritage while embracing modern knowledge, science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. She said, It is the duty of every citizen to contribute to the welfare of society and the progress of the nation. Rise above your personal interests and work for the broader interests of society and the country. The President called upon the youth to draw inspiration from the life of Swami Shraddhanand and contribute in building an educated, self-reliant and developed nation. She hailed Swami Shraddhanand as he revived and strengthened the Gurukul system of education. This infused new life into the stream of Indian education and culture, she said. Earlier, the President attended the 'Hirak Jayanti' celebration on the 60th year of the formation of the state of Haryana at Kurukshetra. The President said that the land of Haryana, which spread the eternal message of Bhagwan Krishna's selfless action across the world, has also established numerous milestones of human achievement in the modern era. Today, Haryana is rapidly advancing towards achieving the objectives of its establishment. Recently, a train running on hydrogen fuel has been launched between Jind and Sonipat. This hydrogen-powered train is the country's first, she added. She expressed appreciation for sportspersons from Haryana, especially the daughters, who have made the nation proud with their remarkable achievements at international level. Out of the seven gold medals won by Haryana's athletes at the Commonwealth Games held this year, five were secured by daughters. Para athlete Sharmila Dhanda from Rewari proved by clinching a gold medal that if determination is unwavering, physical challenges cannot block the path to success for long.
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LG Sinha Extends Foundation Day Greetings to 14 States, Union Territories
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday extended greetings to the people of 14 States and Union Territories on their Foundation Day, calling the occasion an opportunity to strengthen national unity, cultural understanding and people-to-people ties. The greetings were extended to Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya []
Srinagar, November 01, 2026: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab and Tamil Nadu on their Foundation Day. Addressing a commemorative programme marking the occasion at Lok [] The post Lieutenant Governor Extends Greetings on Foundation Day of 13 States and Union Territories; Calls for Stronger Cultural Unity and Commitment for Viksit Bharat appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri likens 1984 killings to genocide
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Sunday that what happened in 1984 was not merely a riot but a genocide carried out by the Congress government of the time. At least 2,733 people were killed in Delhi and subjected to horrific brutality, he said, adding that according to official figures, approximately 3,325 people were killed across the country. Puri was addressing a gathering from the platform of the 1984 Sikh Genocide Protest March, organised by the BJP in association with Sikh organisations to mourn the victims of the riots. The Union Minister said that he remembered being posted in Geneva 42 years ago, while his parents lived in Delhis GDA Colony. When the violence began, some of his Hindu friends came forward and safely escorted his parents to a secure location in their car. Referring to the official figures on riot victims, Puri said that when people were going to the homes of Sikh families in Delhi, they were not identifying them merely through electoral rolls. A person named Harnam Singh could belong to Madhya Pradesh or Haryana and could be a Jat, a Rajput or any other individual wearing a turban. However, the attackers appeared to have been provided with the identities and details of their targets in advance. This clearly indicated that the violence was not the result of spontaneous anger but had been meticulously planned, said the Minister. Puri said that Manmohan Singh also lived in Delhi, and the attackers had reached his residence as well. His son-in-law, who was Hindu, stood outside the house and told the mob that it was his home. The mob responded that, according to their list, it belonged to a Sikh. His son-in-law clarified that no such person lived there and managed to protect everyone inside, recalled Puri. He said that the incident is often described using the word riot. However, these were not riots. Riots generally involve clashes between two groups, whereas in Delhi, 2,733 people were brutally killed in a one-sided wave of violence. The appropriate term for this was genocide. The Delhi High Court, as far as he recalled, had also used terms such as Crime Against Humanity to describe these incidents, said Puri. He said that the seriousness of this crime could be understood from its scale and nature. The Congress leaders should reflect seriously on this issue. Recalling how mothers would reprimand children for their mischief by telling them to go and buy some sense from the market, he questioned whether November 1 was the only possible date for organising a political programme when another date could easily have been chosen for the INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan. Puri said that even today, he believed that neither the community nor the nation had fully come to terms with what it witnessed in 1984. Nor had the Congress appropriately apologised to the victims. Therefore, choosing November 1 for a political event was inappropriate, he said. Puri added that, irrespective of everything else, the tragedy of 42 years ago must continue to be remembered in the years ahead. It is the individual and collective responsibility of all of us to ensure that this incident is never forgotten, he said. He said that the most important thing was to ensure that such violence never occurs again, either in India or anywhere else in the world.
NCB order to freeze 25 properties worth Rs 20.10 crore upheld in pharma drug diversion case
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has secured confirmation of its order freezing 25 immovable properties with an aggregate invested value of Rs 20.10 crore in an inter-state pharmaceutical drug diversion case, an official said on Sunday. The Competent Authority under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976 and NDPS Acts, New Delhi, by order dated October 30 under Section 68F(2) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, confirmed the freezing order issued by the NCB on October 2 during the investigation of the inter-state pharma diversion case, the NCB official said in a statement. Investigation in this case has so far resulted in the seizure of approximately 34 lakh psychotropic tablets, 10.57 lakh bottles of codeine-based cough syrup, 50,000 Tramadol ampoules, 5,000 Midazolam vials and approximately 2,200 kg of psychotropic powder, including raw material and formulations, said the statement. Seventeen persons have been arrested, and the network has been found to extend across seven States, namely Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Haryana, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, the NCB said. The case originated with the seizure of 5,000 Tramadol tablets at Amritsar on February 7, 2025. Their packaging identified J.R. Pharmaceuticals, Haridwar, as the manufacturer and Tiwari Medical Agencies, Dehradun, as the marketer. Enquiries established that the marketing firm did not exist, the NCB said. A Special Investigation Team constituted by NCB pursued the supply chain, leading to the detection of an inter-state network of pharmaceutical firms in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh diverting medicines to non-existent entities for illicit distribution, it said. Financial investigation revealed that the sale proceeds of diverted drugs were routed and layered through the bank accounts of the firms under investigation. The accused failed to establish lawful sources of income for acquiring the properties held in their own names and those of their family members, said the NCB. The 25 properties comprise industrial plots, commercial units, shop-cum-office units and residential apartments, including properties in Gillco Industrial Park, Mohali City Centre-3, Mohali City Centre Walk, Janta Industrial Estate, Galaxy Heights-2 and Queenstown. The confirmed freezing restricts their transfer or other dealings without prior permission, preserving the assets for proceedings under Chapter VA of the NDPS Act, said the statement. Substantial quantities of psychotropic drugs and raw material were seized from Digital Vision and Vellinton Healthcare, Kala-Amb, Himachal Pradesh. Konic Goyal, Manic Goyal and their father Parshotam Lal Goyal, residents of Ambala Cantt, Haryana, remain absconding despite repeated summons and non-bailable warrants, the NCB said. Their applications for anticipatory bail have been dismissed by the Supreme Court. The confirmed freezing covers properties held in their names and those of their family members, the NCB said.
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Haryana 6-yr-old assault: Govt orders probe, 2 teachers suspended
Chandigarh: The Haryana government on Saturday, October 31, ordered a probe into the assault of a six-year-old girl with special needs by an eight-year-old boy inside a classroom at a government school in Panchkula. The police have registered a first information report (FIR) against the school administration for alleged negligence. The Haryana State Commission for 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 .
Counterfeit Rs 20 Coin Racket Busted In Delhi
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EXCLUSIVE | 'Olympics medal nahi, Olympics gold': Manisha Bhanwala's promise to her late father
Manisha Bhanwala said these words with a smile a day after creating history at the World Wrestling Championships on Friday. The wrestler from Jind, Haryana, had just become the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the World Championships. Perhaps there is something special about this town - Jind. Manisha is not the only athlete from Jind to make the country proud this year.
Cow Smuggler Arrested After Nuh Police Encounter
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Modi Greets Six States on Foundation Day, Wishes Prosperity and Progress
Prime Minister lauds the heritage, culture and achievements of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Keralam
New Delhi: Amid the INDIA blocs mega rally in Delhi on Sunday, November 1, BJP national president Nitin Nabin is set to lead a Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao march in Haryanas Rohtak to counter the Oppositions narrative. Former Union minister and senior BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan will also participate in the Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao 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 .
'Remarkable valour': PM Modi pays tribute to Haryana's heritage on foundation day
BJP's Counter-March Targets Congress Over 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots
The BJP is holding a counter-march in Delhi to highlight the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, with Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri leading the mobilisation and around 5,000 people expected to participate, including riot victims and Sikh groups. Meanwhile, the BJP is also mobilising supporters in Rohtak for a rally led by its national president Nitin Nabin, with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and other senior leaders expected to join.
PM Modi greets people of six States on foundation day
Six States celebrating Foundation Day on November 1 are: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Keralam
PM Modi greets people of six States on foundation day
Six States celebrating Foundation Day on November 1 are: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Keralam
Two teachers have been suspended following the assault at a Panchkula government school, while authorities investigate alleged lapses in student supervision.
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On Haryana Day, PM Modi commended the states athletes and farmers for their contributions to national pride and food security. PM Modi Celebrates Haryana Day, Praises States Athletes and Farmers
Adorned with glorious history, Haryana is pride of nation: PM Modi's Foundation Day greetings
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm Foundation Day greetings to the people of Haryana and hailed their contributions across various sectors, including agriculture, sports, defence and education. Haryana Foundation Day, also known as Haryana Day, is celebrated annually on November 1. It was formed on November 1, 1966, under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, after carving out the Hindi-speaking southern regions of the former state of Punjab. In a post on X, PM Modi said, Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all my family members of the state on Haryana Day! Our state, adorned with a glorious history, remarkable valour, and a rich culture, is the pride of the nation. The folk traditions and vibrant rural culture here have always enriched the nation's cultural heritage. The people of Haryana have proven their talent and determination, from agriculture, sports, and defence services to industry, education, and startups, through their hard work and dedication. The athletes here are enhancing the honour of the Tricolour, while the food providers are strengthening the country's food security, he said. I wish that this special occasion brings prosperity into the lives of all the people here, the Prime Minister added. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini also extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion. He also thanked the Prime Minister for the heartfelt greetings and said, From the very beginning, you have had a deep attachment to Haryana, the land of Karmaveers. As a result of this, under your visionary leadership and with the cooperation of the Central Government, our state has made unprecedented progress in areas such as education, sports, infrastructure, farmer welfare, women's empowerment, and startups. On behalf of the 2.80 crore families of the state, I assure you that we will continue to work with full commitment to fulfil the national resolve of Viksit Bharat @ 2047 under the shelter of your affection and patronage. Jai Haryana! Jai Hind! CM Saini added.
President Droupadi Murmu Visits Kurukshetra for Haryana Day Celebrations
President Droupadi Murmu attends Haryana Day celebrations in Kurukshetra, marking the states 60th anniversary and honoring Swami Shraddhanand. President Droupadi Murmu Visits Kurukshetra for Haryana Day Celebrations
President Murmu arrives in Haryana ahead of 60th Statehood Day celebrations
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Haryana on Saturday evening, where she was received by Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at Ambala Air Force Station. The Governor and the Chief Minister welcomed the President by presenting her with bouquets upon her arrival. The visit comes ahead of the state's 60th Statehood Day celebrations, scheduled to be held in Kurukshetra on Sunday on the occasion of Haryana Day. The President's official account on X shared details of her arrival, stating: Governor of Haryana Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh and Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini received President Droupadi Murmu on her arrival at Ambala. Chief Minister Saini also extended a warm welcome to the President, describing her presence at the statehood celebrations as a matter of pride and joy for the people of Haryana. In a post on X, he said: Heartfelt welcome and felicitation to Her Excellency the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji, upon her gracious arrival on the sacred land of Lord Hari, Haryana! Your esteemed presence at the 60th Statehood Day celebration of the province, to be held tomorrow in Kurukshetra on the occasion of Haryana Day, is a matter of pride and joy for all the people of Haryana. Meanwhile, on the occasion of Haryana's Foundation Day, the Chief Minister extended greetings and congratulated the people of the state, highlighting its contributions to agriculture, sports, national security and cultural heritage. Describing Haryana as an embodiment of valour, sports, culture and prosperity, Saini said the state had built a distinct identity through the hard work, courage and dedication of its people. Our farmers have filled the granaries with grain, our athletes have enhanced India's glory across the world, and our valiant soldiers have set examples of bravery at the borders, he said. He further noted that Haryana had completed 60 glorious years of its journey and called upon people to cherish their rich heritage while collectively working towards taking the state to new heights of development and prosperity.
CM Yogi, Rekha Gupta extend wishes on Haryana Foundation Day, hail states rich heritage
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday extended greetings to the people of Haryana on the occasion of the state's Foundation Day, highlighting its rich cultural heritage, valour, sporting achievements and contribution to agriculture. Taking to social media platform X, CM Yogi conveyed his heartfelt wishes to the people of Haryana and described the state as the sacred land associated with the divine teachings of Lord Shri Krishna. Heartfelt congratulations to all residents of Haryana on the Foundation Day of Haryana state, the sacred land of Yogeshwar Lord Shri Krishna's divine teachings, the proud land of valor, sporting talent, and advanced agricultural traditions, CM Yogi posted. He also expressed hope that Haryana would continue to progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Under the illustrious guidance of the Honorable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji and the leadership of the Honorable Chief Minister Shri @NayabSainiBJP Ji, may this state continue to advance on the path of development and prosperitythis is the prayer to Lord Shri Krishna, he added. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also extended her greetings, describing her connection with Haryana as special and acknowledging the contribution of its farmers and daughters. In her post on X, she said, My connection with the soil of Haryana, a land of heroes, proud of the hard work of farmers and the achievements of daughters, has always been special. Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state on Haryana Foundation Day. She further expressed hope that the state would achieve new milestones in development, prosperity and public welfare under the guidance of the Prime Minister and the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. May Haryana, under the guidance of the esteemed Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji and the leadership of the honourable Chief Minister Shri @NayabSainiBJP Ji, establish new benchmarks in development, prosperity, and public welfarethis is my heartfelt wish, Rekha Gupta said. Haryana Diwas, also known as Haryana Foundation Day, is celebrated every year on November 1 to mark the state's formation in 1966. Haryana was established as the 17th state of the Indian Union on November 1, 1966, following its separation from Punjab. The day is observed across the state with cultural programmes, school exhibitions and community events celebrating its history, traditions and identity. The occasion also highlights Haryana's contributions to agriculture, sports and national development since its formation nearly six decades ago.
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Preliminary investigation has pointed to negligence on the part of the school management. Police said the investigation has also raised concerns regarding security arrangements and supervision of students inside the school.
Probe Ordered After Special Needs Girl Assaulted In School
The Haryana government has ordered a probe into the assault of a six-year-old girl with special needs by an eight-year-old boy inside a government school classroom in Panchkula. Police have registered an FIR against the school administration for alleged negligence, while the Haryana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights also took suo motu cognisance. The government will cover the girl's treatment costs and conduct a safety audit of schools.
Bengal BJP chief seeks fresh SIR, says earlier exercise incomplete
BJP MP and West Bengal unit president Samik Bhattacharya on Saturday sought a fresh SIR of electoral rolls in the state, claiming that the exercise conducted ahead of the Assembly elections was incomplete. He alleged that more names could have been deleted from the voter list had the officials involved in the exercise, from block development officers to anganwadi workers, and BJP workers not been intimidated. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) held in West Bengal is incomplete, Bhattacharya said. Speaking on behalf of the BJP, I want to say that there is a need for a fresh SIR in the state, he said at the inaugural meeting of a trade union of contractual workers at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport here. He pointed out that the Assembly elections in Bihar were held after the SIR of electoral rolls in the state, while no such exercise was conducted before the polls in Haryana and Delhi, where the BJP emerged victorious. Around 91 lakh names were deleted from th
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Haryana govt constitutes probe panel into assault of special-needs girl
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 31 (IANS) After a shocking incident raising serious questions over child safety and supervision in educational institutions, the Haryana government on Saturday constituted a five-member inquiry committee. A six-year-old girl with special needs was allegedly brutally assaulted by a Class III student inside a school in Sector 20 in Panchkula. The government said it would bear the childs entire treatment cost and conduct a comprehensive safety audit of schools across the state. Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda said negligence affecting childrens safety and welfare would not be tolerated. Expressing concern for the childs recovery, he said the government stood firmly with the family. The Panchkula district administration ordered an immediate inquiry. To ensure a fair and transparent investigation, the committee is headed by the Additional Deputy Commissioner and includes the District Education Officer, District Child Protection Officer, a police officer nominated by the Commissioner of Police, and a special educator or child psychologist. It has been directed to submit its detailed report within seven days. The committee will examine CCTV footage to establish the sequence of events, verify the on-duty presence of teachers, assistants and special educators, and fix accountability. It will also investigate lapses in safety and supervision, any delay in providing first aid or taking the child to hospital, and compliance with the Ministry of Educations School Safety and Security Guidelines, 2021, and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The child is undergoing treatment at PGI Chandigarh. A senior officer has been assigned to assist the family. Police are conducting a separate investigation, with legal procedures being followed under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. The identities of the children and the school are being kept confidential to protect the families from further distress. On the ministers directions, the Education Department will audit safety arrangements in schools across Haryana, including Panchkula. The review will focus on supervision of young children and students with special needs, functioning CCTV systems and emergency response mechanisms. The kindergarten student sustained serious injuries after the older student allegedly attacked her with bricks, stones and a flowerpot inside a classroom. According to the police, the assault continued even after the girl lost consciousness. She was also allegedly dragged across the school premises. The injured child was initially rushed to the Civil Hospital in Sector 6, Panchkula. Considering the seriousness of her condition, doctors referred her to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, for specialised treatment.
BJP to hold conclave on 1984 anti-Sikh massacre in Chandigarh
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 31 (IANS) The wounds inflicted by the 1984 anti-Sikh massacre have not faded with time. More than four decades later, the tragedy remains a painful chapter in Indias history. To help younger generations understand the suffering of the victims and raise awareness about the various aspects of the massacre, the BJP will organise a conclave titled Zakhm 84 De in Chandigarh on November 4. State party chief Kewal Singh Dhillon on Saturday said the conclave aimed not only to revisit a tragic chapter in history but also to bring the truth surrounding the massacre, the victims struggles, their decades-long fight for justice, and efforts towards their rehabilitation to the attention of younger generations. He said such events provide an opportunity for society to learn from history, understand the suffering of the victims, and recognise the importance of accountability within a democratic system and the justice delivery process. Sharing details of the event, Dhillon said the conclave would begin with a special exhibition showcasing photographs and documenting incidents related to the 1984 massacre, helping younger generations gain a deeper understanding of the tragedy. He said the conclave would feature an inaugural session followed by four thematic sessions. Former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who represented victims of the 1984 massacre in proceedings related to the Sajjan Kumar case before the High Court and the Supreme Court, will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural session. The first session will focus on the theme When and How Did the Genocide Take Place? During the session, survivors of the 1984 massacre will share their personal accounts and experiences. The second session, titled Was the Genocide a Conspiracy?, will examine the perspective that the anti-Sikh genocide was part of a larger conspiracy. The discussion will feature senior Supreme Court advocate H.S. Phoolka, who fought a decades-long legal battle to secure justice for the victims; Tarlochan Singh, former Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities; and R.P. Singh, BJP national spokesperson. According to Dhillon, the third session will focus on Murder of Justice and examine the alleged denial of justice to victims, the destruction of evidence, and the political patronage allegedly extended to the accused. The fourth session, titled Punishing the Guilty: BJPs Efforts, will highlight the efforts to protect victims during the 1984 massacre, the subsequent struggle to secure justice for them, and the initiatives undertaken to bring those responsible to justice. Dhillon said the concluding session would focus on the rehabilitation of families affected by the 1984 massacre and the efforts made to help them rebuild their lives. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will attend the session and share details of the initiatives undertaken by BJP-led governments to rehabilitate the victims and their families.
Weather news: Rainfall is predicted across several Indian states on October 31 as a cyclone weakens. Thunderstorms and gusty winds may occur in some regions, affecting weather patterns. Isolated to scattered rainfall is expected in Delhi, Haryana, and Chandigarh this weekend. Heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of East Uttar Pradesh and parts of the Northeast over the next few days.
Karnataka BJP to stage statewide protests against milk, curd price hike
Digital Desk | Davanagere (Karnataka), Oct 31 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will launch protests across Karnataka against the increase in milk and curd prices, State party President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra said on Saturday, accusing the Congress-led state government of burdening ordinary people with successive price hikes. Speaking to media persons in Davanagere, Vijayendra added that the state government had presented the price hike as a Deepavali and Kannada Rajyotsava gift to the people. The price of milk had been increased by Rs 8 per litre, while curd prices had also been raised. The State BJP President said that the state government was preparing to increase bus fares in the coming days. We agree that the increase in milk prices will benefit farmers. However, it is not right to burden consumers in the name of helping farmers. The state government should have increased the subsidy on milk and borne the additional expenditure itself, he added. He alleged that the Congress government had increased the prices of petrol, liquor, milk and stamp duty since coming to power in Karnataka. People were also facing additional expenses in hospitals, bike taxis and parking, the BJP leader said, adding that the rising cost of living had made life increasingly difficult for ordinary families. Demanding the withdrawal of the price hike, Vijayendra said the state government should bear the additional expenditure instead of passing it on to consumers. Otherwise, the BJP would intensify its agitation across the state, he warned the state government. Reacting to Congress leader Ugrappa's statement that protests would be held during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit if the Valmiki community's reservation was not included in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution, Vijayendra accused the Congress of indulging in political theatrics. He criticised the state government for failing to resolve the problems of sugarcane growers, describing its handling of the issue as idiculous. Citing the special package being provided to farmers in Haryana, Vijayendra urged the Karnataka government to make sincere efforts to address the concerns of sugarcane growers. Responding to the Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's statement that there was no money to purchase diesel for buses, he said the BJP had been demanding a white paper on the state's financial condition for the past six months. In response to our (BJP's) demand, they have shown their pockets. Is any bigger evidence required? Vijayendra asked. He also claimed that around Rs 1,700 crore in subsidies payable to milk producers remained pending. The inability to purchase diesel for buses indicated that the state exchequer was running dry, he alleged. Vijayendra said the NDA's victory in all four Legislative Council constituencies was a fitting response from the people to the Congress government and its administrative failures. He asked what solutions the Congress leaders had offered to people's problems despite repeatedly promising good news in Belagavi. He accused the state government of focusing on guarantees while neglecting its basic responsibilities. Welcoming the state government's decision to provide employment opportunities to Kannadigas in the IT and Biotechnology sectors, Vijayendra asked the Chief Minister to clarify how many of the lakhs of vacant posts in various state government departments had been filled. Responding to queries about internal differences within the BJP, Vijayendra said challenges only increased his enthusiasm. Despite facing challenges, we have won all four Legislative Council seats. The confusion within the party will be resolved soon. The issues in Davanagere will also be sorted out. I have complete confidence in the party organisation and the strength of our workers, he added. Commenting on the Congress's proposed protest in Delhi, Vijayendra alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was frustrated by the growing popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He accused the Congress of conspiring to destabilise the Central government and create anarchy in the country, alleging that it was attempting to create confusion and instability with the support of Communist organisations. In response, the BJP has launched a nationwide 'Save Democracy, Eradicate Anarchy' campaign. Various programmes would also be organised across Karnataka as part of the initiative, he said. A padayatra would be conducted in the Chitradurga division, with around 10,000 people expected to participate. Public interactions and other programmes would also be organised to create awareness among people. The campaign would highlight the achievements of the NDA government at the Centre and the public welfare initiatives undertaken under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, Vijayendra added.
Tiger Shroff firing case: 12th accused remanded to police custody till November 6
The 12th accused in the Tiger Shroff firing case was produced before the special MCOCA court on Saturday and has been remanded to police custody till November 6. On Friday, the Mumbai Police arrested the 12th accused in Sonipat, Haryana and was bought to Mumbai on transit remand as the investigation into the October 18 shooting incident continues. After the hearing, lawyer Ajinkya Mirgal, while talking to ANI, said, In the Tiger Shroff firing case, the 12th accused, Amar, was arrested from Sonipat and brought here on a three-day transit remand. He was produced before the special MCOCA court today, where the prosecution sought 15 days of police custody. However, the argument was that physical custody was not required, as the allegations relate to financial transactions through QR codes, and the relevant information can be obtained directly from banking institutions. After hearing the argument, the court granted police custody until the 6th. The latest arrest comes a day after the Mumb...
Class 3 boy assaults 6-yr-old girl with brick at Haryana school
Panchkula: A six-year-old student was allegedly assaulted by a Class 3 student at a government school in Haryanas Panchkula, leaving her critically injured and hospitalised. The incident took place on October 28, a senior police official said. A purported video of the incident circulating on social media shows the boy grabbing the girl by her 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 .
Eminent cardiologists and delegates from 20 countries come together at ECHO ASIA/ECHO INDIA 2026
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 31: The four-day international conference ECHO ASIA/ECHO INDIA 2026, held from October 8 to 11 at The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel, brought together around 1,500 delegates from 20 countries to discuss advances in cardiac imaging and the early detection of heart diseases. The conference brought together cardiologists, doctors and researchers from India and across the world, including the UK, the US, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Australia.
Punjab And Haryana High Court Slams Punjabs New Tree Law As Draconian, Asks State To Reconsider
Nitin Nabin to lead BJP's Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' campaign in Haryana
BJP chief Nitin Nabin will lead the march against what the BJP describes as the opposition's misinformation, propaganda and orchestrated chaos on a day the opposition INDIA bloc will hold a rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi against the SIR and alleged vote theft
Miele Opens its First Exclusive Showroom in Gurugram, Strengthening its Retail Footprint in India
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 31: Miele, the German manufacturer of premium household appliances, has strengthened its presence in India with the opening of its new Exclusive Showroom at Plaza Mall,
CPCB threatens to shut NCR industries yet to order pollution-control devices
In an October 30 letter, the Central Pollution Control Board asked authorities in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan to issue show-cause notices to non-compliant units under the CAQMs revised emission norms
O.P. Jindal Global University Launches World Ideas Forum to Celebrate Haryanas 60th Anniversary
O.P. Jindal Global University announces the World Ideas Forum, promoting dialogue on global challenges, set for January 2027 in Sonipat. O.P. Jindal Global University Launches World Ideas Forum to Celebrate Haryanas 60th Anniversary
Haryana: 6 YO Girl Critical After Alleged Assault By Boy at Panchkula School
A six-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted by an eight-year-old boy inside a classroom at a school here, leaving her critically injured and hospitalised at PGIMER.
Digital Desk | Panchkula, Oct 31 (IANS) In a horrific incident that has shocked people in the country, a six-year-old student was allegedly brutally assaulted by a Class 3 student at a government school in Haryana's Panchkula, officials said on Saturday. The incident, that was captured on CCTVs present in the classroom where the deadly assault took place and went viral later, has raised serious concerns over the school's security arrangements. The little girl's family has questioned how the alleged assault on her went unnoticed despite the presence of CCTV cameras in the classroom that were monitored from the principal's office. The family has alleged that the accused student lured the girl to the first floor of the school by telling her that her father had called her. It was there that the girl was allegedly attacked and left severely injured and unconscious. In a disturbing account of the incident, the family claimed that the same eight-year-old student accused of assaulting the girl later led them to the spot where she was lying unconscious inside the school premises. The girl's uncle, Faisal, said that when the family reached the school and began searching for her, it was the accused boy who eventually took them to the place where she was lying. She went to school in the morning as usual. There were no issues or fights. When school got over, our hired auto driver went to pick her up, but she was not there. The school staff told him that the girl was missing. He returned home and informed my brother, who immediately went back to the school. When my brother reached there, he could not find her nearby. The boy who assaulted her told my brother that she was upstairs and lying there. When my brother went upstairs and saw her, he fainted. There was blood everywhere in the room, Faisal told IANS. Describing the severity of the alleged assault, he said the injuries inflicted on the girl were extremely disturbing and reflected the brutality of the attack. He has beaten her so mercilessly, not even an animal is treated with such cruelty, he said. Faisal also questioned the school's arrangements for monitoring students, alleging that inadequate staff deployment and the absence of the principal during the relevant period may have contributed to the incident. According to the teachers, some staff members had been assigned government duty elsewhere. As a result, two to three classes had been combined under one teacher. The principal's duty hours ended at 3 p.m., and the incident took place between 3 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. The CCTV cameras installed in the principal's room provide a view of who is moving where and how, he said. However, nobody was present in that room because the principal had already left. Had someone been sitting in the office and noticed the boy taking the girl upstairs, perhaps this incident would not have happened, the victim's uncle added. The family further alleged that the girl was initially hit with a stone before being attacked with a flower pot and a brick. According to the family's account, the girl was eventually found lying unconscious, with blood spread across the room. The family has also raised concerns over the functioning of the CCTV cameras, particularly those installed in the principal's office, and questioned whether adequate monitoring arrangements were in place during school hours. They have sought accountability from the school management over the security lapses and the assault.
Panchkula School Horror | On CCTV, Class 3 Student Thrashes Girl With Stones, Pot In School
A shocking incident has been reported from a school in Haryana's Panchkula, where a kindergarten girl was seriously injured after being attacked by a Class 3 student. The young girl, who has special needs, was allegedly hit with stones and a flowerpot inside the school premises. She was initially rushed to a hospital before being referred to Chandigarh's PGI due to her critical condition. Police have launched an investigation into the incident as questions arise over student safety and school security.
On CCTV, Class 3 Student Thrashes Girl With Stones, Pot In Haryana School
A disturbing video showed the eight-year-old boy dragging the kindergartener inside a classroom and banging her head on the desk twice before throwing her on the ground and kicking her.
President Droupadi Murmu to visit Maharashtra and Haryana from Oct 31 to Nov 1
President Droupadi Murmu will visit Maharashtra and Haryana from October 31 to November 1, attending the Simhastha Maha Kumbh ceremony in Nashik, Haryana's 60th anniversary celebrations and a Swami Shraddhanand centenary event in Kurukshetra
OP Jindal Global University announces world ideas forum to mark Haryana anniversary
Digital Desk | Sonipat, Oct 31 (IANS) On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Haryanas formation, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), Haryanas first and only Institution of Eminence, announced the launch of the inaugural World Ideas Forum, to be held from 2325 January 2027 at its campus in Sonipat under the theme Where the Worlds Ideas Meet. Conceived as an annual global gathering, the Forum will bring together leaders from public life, universities, business, science, technology, the arts, and civil society to exchange ideas and explore responses to the defining challenges of our time. Established on November 1, 1966, Haryana enters its seventh decade with an opportunity to build upon its achievements and imagine new possibilities for its future. The World Ideas Forum represents JGUs commitment to contributing to that next chapter: strengthening Haryanas emergence as a destination for knowledge, creativity, international dialogue and intellectual exchange. At the heart of this initiative is an ambitious vision for Sonipata city that welcomes the world and helps shape its conversations. The announcement connects a significant milestone in Haryanas history with an investment in its future. As the state celebrates 60 years, JGU seeks to demonstrate how a university can contribute beyond its classrooms: by convening diverse perspectives, encouraging collaboration and creating a public platform through which ideas can inform institutions, policy and society. Naveen Jindal, Founding Chancellor and Benefactor of O.P. Jindal Global University, said: Haryanas 60th anniversary is an occasion to celebrate the enterprise, determination and aspirations of its people, and to look ahead with renewed ambition. The states leadership in agriculture, industry and sport offers a strong foundation for its next chapter as a centre of education, innovation and knowledge. We established O.P. Jindal Global University with the conviction that a world-class university in Haryana could create opportunities for India while engaging deeply with the world. The World Ideas Forum carries that conviction forward. By bringing global voices to Sonipat, we hope to contribute to Haryanas future and enable its young people to participate in conversations that will shape the decades ahead. A Global Gathering Rooted in a University Under the tagline Where the Worlds Ideas Meet, the World Ideas Forum will provide a multidisciplinary, non-partisan platform for dialogue across countries, cultures, professions and generations. Its university setting will place intellectual inquiry, evidence, respectful disagreement and openness to new perspectives at the centre of the gathering. The inaugural edition will explore questions at the intersection of governance, economic development, education, science, technology, sustainability, culture and human well-being. It will create opportunities to examine how societies can respond to technological change, strengthen public institutions, expand opportunity and prepare future generations for an increasingly interconnected world. The programme is envisaged to include keynote addresses, leadership dialogues, fireside conversations, public lectures, literary discussions, book launches and cultural performances. Innovation and start-up showcases, student debates, policy simulations and exhibitions spanning art, music, theatre and design will connect intellectual exchange with creativity and practical experimentation. This breadth reflects the Forums central premise: the challenges confronting the world require conversations across disciplines and experiences. Scientists and artists, policymakers and entrepreneurs, scholars and students each bring insights that can deepen understanding and open new possibilities for action. Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University, said: The World Ideas Forum is founded on a simple but powerful belief: a world of ideas can help us imagine and build a better world. Universities have a responsibility to create spaces where people can think freely, listen carefully, question assumptions and learn across differences. Our vision is to bring the world to Sonipat and connect the ideas emerging here with conversations everywhere. As Haryana marks 60 years of its formation, we want to contribute an institution of dialogue that looks beyond the immediate moment and engages with the possibilities of the coming decades. The Forum will place young people at the heart of this endeavour, enabling them to encounter diverse perspectives and develop the imagination, judgment and sense of responsibility needed to shape our shared future. Building an Enduring Platform for Ideas The World Ideas Forum is conceived as a continuing institution, with successive editions building relationships and sustaining conversations beyond the annual gathering. Its proposed signature initiatives include the World Ideas Lecture, World Ideas Award, World Ideas Book Prize and Global Young Ideas Fellowship. Platforms such as the India Ideas Lecture, Future Leaders Dialogue and Global Universities Roundtable will connect public leadership, higher education and emerging talent. The envisaged World Ideas Declaration, JGU Global Futures Report and World Ideas Index will provide further avenues for carrying the Forums intellectual engagement into public debate and future collaboration. Students and young leaders will be central to this vision. By bringing them into direct engagement with experienced leaders and practitioners, the Forum will connect education with the questions and responsibilities of public life. Haryana at 60: Welcoming the World to Sonipat For Sonipat, the Forum represents an opportunity to develop a distinctive international identity through education and the exchange of ideas. Bringing participants from India and abroad to a university campus in Haryana can strengthen academic and cultural connections, encourage partnerships and draw wider attention to the regions potential. The timing also connects Haryanas 60th anniversary in November 2026 with the year in which India marks 80 years of independence. The inaugural Forum in January 2027 will provide a setting to reflect on the countrys achievements and consider the aspirations, institutions and capabilities needed for the journey towards 2047. Through the World Ideas Forum, JGU seeks to make a lasting contribution to that journeybringing the world to Haryana, opening new horizons for its young people, and establishing Sonipat as a meeting place for ideas with global relevance.
A six-year-old girl student was allegedly assaulted at a government school in Panchkula by a third-grade student. The family has questioned the school's security arrangements, claiming the accused third-grade student himself led them to the injured, unconscious girl, and asking why no one noticed the alleged attack despite CCTV cameras monitored from the principal's office. The family alleged that a third-grade student lured the girl to the first floor under the pretext that her father had called for her, and it was there that she was subjected to a brutal assault. They have also raised concerns regarding the school's CCTV surveillance. The family alleged that the very same third-grade student accused of assaulting the girl was the one who led them to her, where she lay injured and unconscious inside the school premises. The girl's uncle claimed that when the family arrived at the school searching for her, it was this third-grade student who took them to where she was. This incident s...
In a yet another incident that left the entire humanity ashamed and shocked, a six-year-old girl was left critically injured after she was assaulted by an eight-year-old inside a school in Haryana's Panchkula this week, the police said on Friday. The incident happened on October 28 at the Shaheed Major Anuj Rajput Government Model Sanskriti Senior Secondary School at Sector 20 in Panchkula.
Haryana Roadways Workers Begin Indefinite Strike, 260 Buses Grounded
Haryana Roadways workers in Hisar have launched an indefinite strike, disrupting operations of 260 buses and causing travel chaos. Haryana Roadways Workers Begin Indefinite Strike, 260 Buses Grounded
CPCB orders closure of Delhi-NCR industries without pollution control devices
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has directed pollution control authorities in Delhi-NCR to immediately issue show-cause notices for closure to industrial units that have failed to place work orders for the installation or retrofitting of Air Pollution Control Devices (APCDs) to comply with the revised particulate matter emission standard of 50 mg/Nm. In a direction issued Friday under Section 18(1)(b) of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the CPCB has asked the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and the State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to take immediate action against the defaulting industries. The direction comes after the revised emission standard of 50 mg/Nm came into force on October 1, 2026, making it mandatory for all industries covered under the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Direction No. 98, as amended. Under the original Direction No. 98, issued on February 20, 2026, the CAQM had prescribed a maximum permissible limit of 50 mg/Nm for particulate matter (PM) emissions from 17 categories of highly polluting industries identified by the CPCB, Red Category (Medium and Large) air-polluting industries, food and food-processing and textile industries having boilers or thermic fluid heaters, and metal industries having furnaces operating in Delhi-NCR. Through an amendment dated July 30, 2026, the CAQM stipulated that the revised emission standard would apply to all industries specified under Clause 21(i) of Direction No. 98 with effect from October 1, 2026. The CPCB had earlier issued directions on March 23, 2026, asking the NCR pollution control boards to ensure that industries registered themselves on its dedicated portal by March 31 and submitted work orders for the installation or retrofitting of APCDs by April 30. The earlier directions provided for the closure of defaulting units, revocation of their Consent to Operate (CTO), disconnection of electricity and sealing of the premises. According to the latest CPCB direction, several industrial units covered under CAQM Direction No. 98 have neither placed work orders for installing new APCDs or retrofitting existing ones nor obtained adequacy assessment reports or exemption certificates from designated agencies, institutes or empanelled original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The CPCB has observed that industrial stack emissions are a significant contributor to particulate matter concentrations in the National Capital Region and emphasised that controlling pollution at source during the winter season is critical for improving ambient air quality in Delhi-NCR. It stated that the continued operation of non-compliant industrial units without concrete steps towards meeting the prescribed standards poses a serious threat to public health and ambient air quality. Under the latest directions, the SPCBs and the DPCC have been asked to immediately issue show-cause notices for closure to all industrial units covered under Clause 21(i) of CAQM Direction No. 98 that have not placed work orders for APCD installation or retrofitting and have also failed to obtain adequate assessment reports or exemption certificates. The boards have further been directed to issue closure orders against such units if they fail to produce satisfactory evidence of placement of work orders, or valid exemption or adequacy reports, within five days. Such industrial units will remain closed until they place the required work orders and submit a credible compliance timeline that is accepted by the concerned pollution control board. The CPCB has also asked the authorities to share a complete unit-wise list of non-compliant industries against which show-cause notices have been issued, and closure orders passed. The respective boards will have to submit weekly status reports to the CPCB detailing the action taken, including revocation of Consent to Operate and disconnection of electricity through the concerned distribution companies (DISCOMs) or District Magistrates. The direction also requires the SPCBs and PCCs to immediately acknowledge its receipt and submit action-taken reports to the CPCB on a weekly basis. The CPCB has developed a dedicated online portal, https://apcd.cpcb.gov.in, for registration of industries and monitoring the installation and retrofitting status of APCDs.
Congress leaders confident of record Haryana turnout at November 1 rally
Haryana BJP MLA questions partys merit-based jobs policy, warns of anti-incumbency
The BJP has consistently projected its policy of providing jobs without political recommendations or bribes as one of its biggest achievements in Haryana
