Haryana CM unveils seven-point plan to make state drug-free
Two from Haryana arrested for ATM fraud in Namakkal
Over 100 dengue cases added in Haryana in a week, Panchkula overtakes Gurgaon
Ahead of the peak crop residue burning season, the Centre on Tuesday asked Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi-NCR governments to work in mission mode to prevent stubble burning. The decision was taken during...
Whats causing pollution? Real-time study in 3 Haryana cities
Pune Police Bust Inter-State Theft Gang, Seize Rs 23 Lakh
Pune Police have arrested three men from Haryana in connection with nine theft cases, recovering valuables worth Rs 23 lakh. The accused allegedly targeted crowded places during Ganeshotsav. The investigation involved police travelling 4,600 km across multiple states.
Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda admitted to AIIMS with chest infection
After undergoing a routine medical check-up, Bhupinder Singh Hooda has been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi for further observation. His hospitalization has stirred goodwill among political opponents, with leaders from both the BJP and INLD extending wishes for his swift recovery. This incident underscores the underlying camaraderie in Haryana politics, despite the competitive landscape, especially recognizing Hooda's legacy as a former chief minister.
Participants fear polls could expose their identities and protest plans; Gurugram-based technology journalist alleges Haryana Police confined him to his home for 48 hours over his membership of a CJP WhatsApp group
Centre asks states to go into mission mode to curb stubble burning
The Centre has instructed Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi-NCR to prevent stubble burning. Recent data showed a significant rise in farm fires especially in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. States are required to implement action plans that urgently address the issue of crop residue burning. Effective monitoring strategies have been emphasized to ensure compliance and control.
Weather Tomorrow: On October 14, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms will sweep through various parts of India, particularly targeting states like Haryana and Rajasthan, where hailstorms are expected. In contrast, Delhi will experience warm temperatures with a high of 34C, while Himachal Pradesh anticipates rain and possible snowfall. Bihar will remain largely dry and hot, providing a mix of weather conditions across the country.
Haryana Teen Accused In Child Abuse Case
A four-year-old boy was allegedly sexually abused by a 14-year-old neighbour in Pehowa, Haryana. The incident came to light when the child narrated it to his mother. The accused teenager has been booked under the POCSO Act, and the victim is undergoing treatment at LNJP Hospital.
Weather Update October 14: Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh are likely to experience thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds on Wednesday.
Haryana Chief Minister Calls for Coordinated Strategy to Combat Drug Abuse
Haryanas CM Nayab Singh Saini urges officials to create a comprehensive plan for a drug-free state and protect youth from addiction. Haryana Chief Minister Calls for Coordinated Strategy to Combat Drug Abuse
Draw up coordinated strategy to make Haryana drug-free, says CM Saini
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 13 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday directed officers to draw up a comprehensive, coordinated strategy to make Haryana drug-free and protect its youth from addiction. He said active participation by every section of society, alongside the government, was essential to safeguard the future of young people and effectively curb the drug menace. Chairing the first meeting of the SANKALP Society here, the Chief Minister outlined seven key sankalps: Making police station jurisdictions drug-free; ensuring districts are free of drug traffickers; keeping chemist shops free of narcotic pills; securing family support in the fight against drugs; ensuring hospitals provide treatment; equipping schools to raise awareness about the harmful effects of drugs; provide student counselling and promoting a safe learning environment; and giving young people better opportunities to participate in sports and other positive activities. The Chief Minister said the governments resolve is clear: a drug-free Haryana and a secure future for the youth. He directed officers to ensure that action against drug trafficking did not stop at the person selling drugs. Investigations must establish where the drugs came from and identify the network behind their supply. He called for strict surveillance of supply sources and trafficking networks, along with effective investigations and appropriate legal action against traffickers in coordination with the police. The Chief Minister issued directions that the SANKALP Society must present concrete results of its work every month. Progress would be assessed in reducing the availability of drugs, connecting young people with treatment services and preventing relapse. Accountability, he said, must be fixed at every level. CM Saini said the government is organising marathons, cyclothons and other public awareness activities to educate young people about the harmful effects of drugs. The purpose of the campaign, however, is to secure a lasting solution to the problem.
Haryana's Sirsa Spends 3 Lakh on Towering Dussehra Effigies
Schools Closed Tomorrow? Latest Weather Alert for Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Haryana
Are schools closed on October 14, 2026? With the IMD issuing a weather alert for thunderstorms and hail in Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Haryana, parents are seeking clarity. Check the latest official updates here.
Vimag Labs starts production at Haryana plant, plans 50 crore investment
Accel-backed deep-tech startup Vimag Labs on Tuesday said it has started production at its first manufacturing facility at Jhajjar, in Haryana and plans to invest Rs 50 crore in a phased manner in scaling capacity. Vimag, which manufactures and assembles motor and control systems and related propulsion systems, has already completed and exported its first production batch from the Jhajjar facility, the company said. The site is the starting point of a phased manufacturing build-out in India, the company said, adding it currently plans around Rs 50 crore investment across this build-out. Our initial focus is on scaling mid-power motor and control systems for commercial programmes. As customer programmes mature, we plan to extend manufacturing into high-power systems of 570 kW and above and deepen partnerships across India for manufacturing, supply chain, tooling and industrialisation, said Manish Seth, Co-founder and CEO, Vimag Labs. The overall scale of investment will continue t
Old Video of Haryana Police Firing at Farmers Falsely Linked to CJP Protests
The video dates back to February 2024 and shows the Haryana Police firing tear gas shells at protesting farmers.
CM Sharma orders probe into Bhedana's death; Beniwal demands removal of IG, SP
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 13 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to ensure a fair and thorough investigation into the death of former BJP MLA Attar Singh Bhedana. Bhedana was allegedly lynched to death by a mob in the Bharatpur district on Monday following a dispute over the resumption of a crusher plant. Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) president and Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal has demanded the immediate removal of the Bharatpur Range Inspector General (IG) and the district Superintendent of Police (SP). The developments come amid mounting demands for accountability following the alleged murder of the former Bayana MLA in Bharatpur district. Chief Minister Sharma spoke to the DGP on Monday to obtain details of the case and review the situation. According to sources, he also discussed the matter with Minister of State for Home Affairs Jawahar Singh Bedham and directed him to monitor developments closely. The Chief Minister has stressed the need for a fair and comprehensive investigation to establish the facts and ensure appropriate action. Beniwal has raised concerns over the state's law-and-order situation and the functioning of the police administration in connection with Bhadana's death. The RLP chief demanded the immediate removal of the Bharatpur Range IG and the district SP, arguing that an impartial investigation was essential. Beniwal also referred to allegations by local residents that Bhedana was assaulted following alleged instigation by Minister of State for Home Affairs Jawahar Singh Bedham. These allegations require investigation and have not been established as facts. Meanwhile, heavy police deployment continues in Bhonda village, where an atmosphere of tension and silence has reportedly prevailed following the incident. A medical board conducted a post-mortem examination at the mortuary of Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur on Monday. Following the examination, the family took Bhadana's body to Pali village in Haryana's Faridabad district. The family has demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the incident. Bhedana's wife, Kamlesh Bhadana, has filed a murder complaint against approximately 80 people, naming several alleged assailants. According to her complaint, she attempted to protect her husband during the attack but was pushed aside and assaulted. She also sustained injuries in the incident. The complaint further refers to an earlier incident on September 25, when a group allegedly entered the stone crusher unit, assaulted employees, vandalised the facility and fled. A complaint regarding that incident was lodged at Weir police station on September 27. The allegations and the circumstances surrounding Bhedana's death are expected to be examined as part of the investigation. Attar Singh Bhedana is survived by a son and four daughters. His youngest daughter, Kiran Bhedana, is an IAS officer from the 2017 batch. His son, Arjun Singh Bhedana, practises law at the Supreme Court. His death has triggered widespread grief in political circles and across the Bharatpur region, with condolences pouring in from administrative and legal circles as well.
Supreme Court bars coercive steps against Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's aide in corruption case
A division bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and Prasanna B Varale issued notice on the Punjab government's petition challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court order directing the CBI to register a case and investigate allegations of corruption involving Ghuman and others.
Haryana lecturer entitled to full wages for over 8 years of suspension, rules HC
Haryana targets 100% coverage for digital census 2027: Official
Kumaraswamy congratulate Sudha Yadav on appointment as Ktaka Guv
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 12 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday congratulated Sudha Yadav on her appointment as the Governor of Karnataka by the President of India and welcomed her to the state. In a post on social media platform X, Kumaraswamy said he hoped that her political experience and strong academic background would help strengthen constitutional values and contribute to Karnatakas overall development. I warmly welcome her to Karnataka. With her political experience and strong academic background, I hope her tenure will further strengthen the states constitutional values and contribute to Karnatakas all-round development, he said. Kumaraswamy also wished Yadav a successful tenure and expressed confidence that her guidance would contribute to the service and welfare of the people of Karnataka. BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra stated, Heartiest congratulations to Dr Sudha Yadav ji on being appointed the Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka. A gold-medallist chemist from IIT Roorkee, former MP from Mahendragarh, and wife of Kargil martyr Dy. Commandant Sukhbir Singh Yadav ji, she brings decades of public service and personal sacrifice to Raj Bhavan. We are confident that under her stewardship as the constitutional head of the State, constitutional values and the rule of law will be firmly upheld for every Kannadiga, Vijayendra stated. Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour & Employment Shobha Karandlaje stated, Heartiest congratulations to Sudha Yadav Ji on her appointment as the Governor of Karnataka, Shri Om Prakash Mathur Ji as the Governor of Kerala, Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar Ji as the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri Braj Mohan Ram Ji as the Governor of Odisha, Dhal Singh Bisen Ji as the Governor of Uttarakhand, and Shri Dushyant Gautam Ji as the Governor of Sikkim. Wishing all the distinguished appointees a successful tenure marked by wisdom, integrity, dedicated public service, and valuable contributions to the nations progress and prosperity, she stated. Dr Sudha Yadav has become the second woman to be appointed Governor of Karnataka. V.S. Ramadevi was the first woman to hold the post, serving from 1999 to 2002. The appointment comes nearly five years after Thawar Chand Gehlot became Karnataka Governor in 2021, making Sudha Yadav the second woman to hold the post in the state. Yadav hails from Motla Kalan village in Haryanas Rewari district. She holds an MSc degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, and a PhD in Chemistry. She is the wife of Sukhbir Singh, a deputy commandant who was killed during the Kargil War. Yadavs appointment brings a new chapter to Karnatakas gubernatorial history, following Ramadevis tenure more than two decades ago.
New lines to dodge dues? Discom probes on defaults in Haryana
On Run For 3 Years, Madhya Pradesh Mass Shooting Accused Caught In Gurugram
The 37-year-old accused, identified as Ramusingh Dhirasingh Tomar, was traced to a warehouse in the Gopalpur GIDC area of Gurugram, Haryana. Police said he had been evading arrest for over three years by frequently changing identities.
Haryana women allege police misconduct during Delhi protest, BJP leader defends action
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Haryana's Nuh district was arrested on Monday by the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. The ASI, identified as Ashok, had reportedly demanded the money to remove a complainant and his wife's names from an ongoing case.
Ranji Trophy: Deshpande's Hat-trick Wrecks Chandigarh, Jadeja Slams Century For Saurashtra
Ranji Trophy Elite Division: Mumbai pacer Tushar Deshpande took a hat-trick and a five-wicket haul as Chandigarh were bundled out for 78 on Day Two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. Deshpande tore through the top order to pick 5-17, and Mohit Avasthi backed him with figures of 3-9. Mumbai, who had made 429 on the back of half-centuries from Tanush Kotian and Avasthi, enforced the follow-on, and Deshpande struck again in the second innings to leave Chandigarh at 0/1. Veteran left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, resuming on 72, scored 102 off 209 balls with seven fours as Saurashtra, who began the day on 308/4, were bowled out for 392 in 110.4 overs against Chhattisgarh in an Elite Group B clash at Rajkot. Jadeja fell to his former state-mate Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, who took 2-106 in 25.4 overs. Prerak Mankad went on to make 129 off 150 balls with 15 fours and a six, after starting the day on 92. Dev Aditya Singh was the pick of the Chhattisgarh bowlers with 5-67 in 24 overs, four of them maidens. Chhattisgarh were 122/3 in 55 overs at stumps. Anuj Tiwary was unbeaten on 72 and Mayank Verma on 32, with Ayush Pandey out for 13. Captain Jaydev Unadkat, Chetan Sakariya and Chirag Jani took a wicket each. Elsewhere, in the Elite Group A clash in Nagpur, Vidarbha captain Akshay Wadkar was dismissed two short of a maiden first-class double hundred, and his side finished on 428 against Puducherry after Yash Rathod hit 134 earlier in the day, with the visitors reaching 102/1 at stumps. In Goa, Atit Sheth was bowled for 99 as Baroda declared on 472/8 against Goa, who reached 5/1 at stumps. In Rajgir, Uttar Pradesh were bowled out for 540 against Bihar, with Aaradhya Yadav and Zeeshan Ansari scoring fifties after Madhav Kaushik (150) and Rinku Singh (112) fell. In Kalyani, West Bengal, Sudip Kumar Gharami (122 not out) and Abishek Porel (114 not out) hit centuries each and are unbroken in a 199-run stand as Bengal reached 304/3 against Delhi at Kalyani and have their lead currently at 64 runs. Jharkhand were bowled out for 587 against Kerala in Jamshedpur, with Aditya Singh's 147 and captain Virat Singh's 108 being strong contributions. Assam captain Denish Das (103) and Sibsankar Roy (143) also hit tons against Punjab in New Chandigarh, and Assam were bowled out for 373. For Punjab, veteran pacer Umesh Yadav took 5-70. In Ahmedabad, Gujarat's Vedant Trivedi (94 not out) and Aarya Desai (94) responded strongly to Baroda's 324 and took the hosts to 205/2 at stumps. In Vijayawada, SV Rahul, two days after turning 19, made a hundred on his first-class debut and shared a 202-run stand with wicketkeeper Revanth Reddy (97) that gave Andhra a 57-run lead over Karnataka, after ending day two at 331/6. Akash Vasisht's unbeaten 113 revived Himachal Pradesh, who had been 119/7, against Haryana and took them to 253. In reply, Haryana reached 178/4 in 46 overs and trailed by 75 runs, with Yashvardhan Dalal unbeaten on 69. Narayan Jagadeesan (55) and Pradosh Ranjan Paul (58) put on 104 for Tamil Nadu against Rajasthan, as they reached 167/4 and trailed by 196 runs. Rajasthan had been bowled out for 363, losing five wickets for 16 after Mahipal Lomror hit 66. B. Sai Sudharsan had gone down while fielding, and though he came out to bat, he made just three. Uttarakhand need 18 runs to match Railways' score of 78, with Avneesh Sudha unbeaten on 75. Tripura offspinner Sandip Sarkar took eight wickets in a 41.2-over spell, but Hyderabad still lead by 160 runs and need three wickets to move closer to an innings win. Fast bowler Avesh Khan's three wickets helped Madhya Pradesh bowl out defending champions Jammu and Kashmir for 120 to take a 76-run first-innings lead. But MP ended day twos play in Srinagar at 59/4, and are ahead by 135 runs overall, with fast-bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabis late strikes keeping the hosts in the contest. Uttarakhand need 18 runs to match Railways' score of 78, with Avneesh Sudha unbeaten on 75. Tripura offspinner Sandip Sarkar took eight wickets in a 41.2-over spell, but Hyderabad still lead by 160 runs and need three wickets to move closer to an innings win. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
MP Waqf Board to use 95 pc property income for welfare
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 12 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board has allowed management committees to use 95 per cent of income from Waqf properties to increase imams' and muezzins' salaries and support underprivileged children, chairman Sanwar Patel said on Monday. The remaining five per cent will be shared between the state Waqf Board (four per cent) and the Central Waqf Council (one per cent). The board is studying Haryana's centralised model to bring uniformity to religious functionaries' salaries. Under the 1949 merger agreement, the Madhya Pradesh government maintains 272 mosques in Bhopal and pays their imams, but their salaries vary. Patel said around 95 per cent of Waqf properties in the state were under illegal occupation. Of the 125 graveyards in Bhopal, 101 had reportedly disappeared or been encroached upon, leaving 24. The board is working to secure the remaining sites and construct boundary walls. Citing its recovery efforts, Patel said the board had taken possession of a portion of a property previously occupied by Jeevan Rekha Hospital. The premises were rented out for Rs 1.8 lakh a month, generating an annual income of Rs 21.6 lakh. The board has introduced rent-fixation guidelines under Section 32(NA), fixing rates at one per cent for residential properties and 2.5 per cent for commercial properties. Its income has increased from Rs 2 crore to Rs 3 crore, Patel said. The board pays school fees directly to institutions for 289 orphaned children and has spent more than Rs 2.02 crore on the education of 2,836 children at risk of dropping out due to financial difficulties. It has also announced incentives for meritorious students on a par with those offered by the state government. The 2025 law has brought transparency, and 100 per cent of our property records are now online. Properties donated for the welfare of the poor should serve that purpose, and we are taking legal action to recover assets occupied illegally, Patel told IANS. The board is pursuing cases against alleged encroachers under Section 54 and through Waqf tribunals. Recovery certificates have been issued in major cases, and FIRs registered in several instances, he said.
Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], October 12: With Sharad Navratri beginning on 11 October and Diwali following on 8 November, households across Delhi NCR are turning to the panchang to plan the
As Tumbbad completes eight years of its theatrical release, actor-producer Sohum Shah has reflected on the making of the cult horror film, revealing the immense dedication, emotional investment, and physical transformation that went into bringing Vinayak Rao to life. Released in 2018, Tumbbad has, over the years, carved a distinct place for itself in Indian cinema with its atmospheric storytelling, haunting visuals and exploration of greed, ambition and human desire. What began as a film that stood apart from conventional horror narratives gradually found a devoted audience, earning cult status and reaffirming the power of distinctive, original storytelling. For Sohum Shah, however, Tumbbad has always been much more than a film. It was a dream project that demanded six years of his life, requiring him to remain deeply connected to the psychology of his character, Vinayak Rao, even while working on other projects. Tumbbad is an extremely important film in my career and has always been my dream project. I devoted six long years of my life to it, and that kind of commitment is rare. While some actors complete a film in a month or two and then move on from their characters, I had to stay connected to the emotional and psychological world of Vinayak Rao for six years, Sohum shared. The prolonged association with the character also brought its own challenges. Maintaining the physicality required for Vinayak over such an extended period was particularly demanding, especially as Sohum continued to work on other films side by side. Maintaining my physique throughout that period was also challenging, especially since I was working on other projects, such as Talvar and Simran, in between. Yet, it was crucial for me to remain rooted in Vinayaks psychology, he added. The actor's preparation also extended to his speech and diction because of where he belongs to. I come from a small town in Rajasthan, close to the Haryana border, so my natural accent has a strong Haryanvi influence. I had to work extensively on my diction to adapt to the Marathi-influenced tone required for the film. So, yeah, Tumbbad will always remain very close to my heart because I truly put my heart and soul into making it, he added. Eight years later, the film's enduring appeal also brings its central character into focus. Vinayak Rao is a deeply flawed, ambitious man whose insatiable desire for wealth drives much of the narrative. For Sohum, the opportunity to inhabit such a layered character remains one of the most rewarding experiences of his career. Reflecting on what makes the role so special, the actor said, Vinayak is also an incredibly unique character. As actors, we rarely get the opportunity to play a role like this even once in our careers, let alone twice. I feel fortunate to have had this experience. It is a dream role for me, and I will always be as greedy as Hastar for more roles like this. As Tumbbad marks eight years since its theatrical release, Sohum Shah's journey with the film offers a glimpse into the commitment behind a character that continues to resonate with audiences. Its journey from a distinctive theatrical offering to a cult favourite is a testament to the lasting impact of its storytelling, while Sohum's association with Vinayak Rao remains an integral part of the film's legacy. Sohum is currently busy filming Tumbbad 2, the next chapter of the film, which also features Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Alia Bhatt in important roles. Also Read: 8 Years of Tumbbad: Sohum Shah launches official merchandise ahead of Halloween 2026 and sequels 2027 release
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) After Jantar Mantar was de-notified as the designated protest site, Opposition leaders expressed their anguish on Monday, saying that they will not accept the decision as it was arbitrary and that in a democracy, people decide where they can protest. They added that the government can change the protest site but cant reduce peoples anger. Speaking to reporters, Congress MP Manish Tewari said, We want to submit a representation to the Honorable Supreme Court. Therefore, the entire Opposition is collectively going to Barakhamba Road. Let's see where it goes from here. Tewari added, The norm is that the protests and demonstrations take place in Boat Club. People come there. You may change the designated venues for demonstrations, but you cannot reduce people's anger. All India Mahila Congress President Alka Lamba said, How can they end it, and who has decided this? In a democracy, who decides when something will begin or end, where people can go and where they cannot? Democracy will decide this. The entire land of India is free for people to raise their voices against injustice and oppression. Our Constitution has given us this freedom. The entire country remains firm on the demand for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, and it will happen, she added. Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit said, I would urge the government not to hold it here either. They should find a place outside the country, because according to them, we are not even citizens of this country. So, they should find a place in Bangladesh, China, or somewhere else and go there to hold it. Why go to such lengths here? Congress leader and Haryana LoP Bhupinder Singh Hooda said that the denotification of Jantar Mantar as the designated protest site showed that the government is scared. They want to suppress the voice of the people, he added. Congress MP Imran Masood said, Now, we will protest on the top of the Himalayas Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi said, They will gradually say you cannot come to Delhi, as if Delhi is their father's property Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said, Whatever the party says will happen According to a previous circular by the Delhi Police, Jantar Mantar has been de-notified as the designated protesting site. The decision was taken based on the recommendations of a Home Ministry committee. Three new locations in Delhi -- Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and East Delhi's CBD Ground -- have been designated for protests, the official notification read.
Nandankanan plans vulture breeding expansion, seeks 10 pairs from Haryana
Enraged Farmers Gherao Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana Over Stalled Procurement
HC Issues Notice to Haryana Govt Over Withholding Army Veteran's Teacher Pension
Mahindra starts production of Maxseeder zero-till machine to help curb stubble burning
The tractor-trailed equipment will initially reach farmers in Punjab and Haryana through Mahindra Farm Equipment Business dealerships under a phased rollout
Post-Surgery Cardiac Physical Therapy: Safe Exercise Strategies to Rebuild Heart Endurance
Gurugram (Haryana): Nobody warns you about the fear that comes after heart surgery. The procedure is done, the doctors say it went well, and then youre home suddenly responsible for a body youre not sure you can trust anymore. Move too much and something might go wrong. Move too little and recovery drags on. [] The post Post-Surgery Cardiac Physical Therapy: Safe Exercise Strategies to Rebuild Heart Endurance appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Success Story: For the main exam, he focused heavily on answer writing and practiced using question papers from previous years.
SC declines to stay CBI probe into corruption allegations linked to Punjab CMs OSD
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) FIR registered over corruption allegations involving Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Rajvir Ghuman and others, while directing that no coercive steps be taken in the matter. A Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Prasanna B. Varale issued notice on the Punjab government's plea challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order directing the CBI to register a case and investigate the allegations. However, the apex court declined to stay the FIR and observed that the state government must cooperate with the investigation. The Punjab government has challenged the High Court's October 5 order directing the CBI to take over the investigation into allegations of corruption arising from three letters written by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav. The High Court had directed the CBI to register a case and submit a status report within two months, besides asking the Punjab government and police to extend full cooperation to the Central investigating agency. The ED had claimed that Ghuman and his associates, Nitin Gohal and Bir Devinder, were interfering in administrative transfers and postings as well as government tenders, and had called for the registration of an FIR. After the Punjab Police did not register an FIR on the basis of the ED's communications, advocate Nikhil Saraf approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court through a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking an independent probe by the CBI. The petition alleged that the communications contained serious allegations concerning persons linked to the Punjab Chief Minister's Office and sought a fair investigation free from the influence of the Punjab Police and Punjab Vigilance. The CBI has already registered an FIR in the matter and initiated an investigation pursuant to the High Court's directions. The Central agency also conducted searches at eight locations across Chandigarh and Punjab, including the Chief Minister's camp office in Chandigarh and premises linked to Ghuman in Sangrur and Mohali. Ghuman and other associates were subsequently summoned to appear before the CBI's Chandigarh office in connection with the probe. The matter was earlier listed before a Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu. On October 9, Justice Nagu recused himself from hearing the Punjab government's plea, following which the matter was placed before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant for the constitution of a fresh Bench.
3 grades, 1 teacher; Class 8 student struggles with basic addition: Haryanas schools face a test
Haryana NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result Out - Download MBBS, BDS Allotment PDF
Department of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Haryana, has published the NEET UG 2026 Round 3 provisional merit list-cum-seat allotment for MBBS and BDS admissions. Candidates can download the official allotment PDF, check their allotted colleges and complete provisional tuition fee payment by 14 October 2026, 11:00 PM. Physical document verification is scheduled for 15-16 October, and college joining must be completed by 17 October 2026, 4:00 PM.
Former Haryana Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda said the INDIA bloc's protest march to the Supreme Court aims to ensure the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Ahead of the protests, Haryana Congress leaders assembled at Hooda's house. Congress MP Jebi Mather emphasised that the protests are aimed at protecting democracy rather than representing a denomination.
Congress leader and former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Monday said the INDIA bloc
Waterlogging damages paddy stocks in Fazilka, Ambala as farmers blame poor drainage
Heavy rainfall has caused severe waterlogging in grain markets across Punjab and Haryana, resulting in significant damage. Farmers have reported that lakhs of quintals of stored paddy are now soaked and ruined. Lack of drainage infrastructure has been identified as a primary issue contributing to this situation. Continued rainfall is forecast, raising concerns about additional damages to crops already affected.
Heavy rainfall has triggered severe waterlogging in grain markets across Punjab and Haryana, leading to significant damage to lakhs of quintals of stored paddy. Visuals from the site show rows of grain sacks lying submerged in rainwater, sparking outrage among local farmers. In Fazilka, the grain market was inundated following recent rains, leaving vast quantities of harvested grain soaked and damaged. Farmers at the site highlighted the lack of drainage infrastructure as the primary cause of the destruction. Speaking to ANI, Naresh Kumar, a farmer affected by the flooding, expressed deep frustration over the recurring issue. There is no outlet for the water to recede, which caused us a lot of damage. Several of these sacks belong to me. You can see the condition now. It always rains and water always enters here; had it receded, things would not have been bad, he said. Lamenting the loss of six months of hard work, Kumar added, We have suffered losses. We grew crops for six months,...
Delhi wakes up to heavy rain, IMD warns of thunderstorms and winds
The weather department also warned of thunderstorms, lightning and winds at isolated places over Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and West Uttar Pradesh on Monday
Removing Inconsistencies, Reducing Friction
The 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, held on 8 October 2026 in New Delhi under the chairpersonship of Honble Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marked a decisive shift in Indias indirect tax journey. The participants included Chief Ministers of Delhi, Goa, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Meghalaya, Deputy Chief Ministers of Manipur and Telangana, the Finance Ministers and senior members of States/Union Territories with Legislative Assembly, Secretary, Department of Revenue, Chairman and Members of Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs and senior officials of the Ministry of Finance. Coming roughly a year after the major rate rationalization that introduced a predominantly two-rate structure (The Next-Gen or GST 2.0 Reforms of September 2025), this meeting deliberately set rate changes aside. Instead, it focused on reforms, refunds, registrations, returns, process, compliance, enforcement, and ease-of-doing-business reforms that many observers are describing as the operational backbone of GST 3.0. Finance Minister made it clear that rate-related matters would henceforth be taken up only once a year in a dedicated meeting. The 57th Council concentrated on removing inconsistencies, reducing friction for genuine taxpayers, speeding up cash flows, and recalibrating enforcement towards a more trust-based system while retaining deterrence against fraud. Most of the recommended process reforms are slated for implementation from 1 April 2027, giving businesses and tax administrations time to prepare. From Rate Rationalization to Process Maturity The 2025 rate reforms had simplified the multi-slab structure, reduced rates on a large number of items, and aimed to correct inverted duty structures in several sectors. Early data presented around the meeting indicated healthy growth in taxable supplies and improved reporting of supplies to consumers, suggesting the rate changes had broadened the base without collapsing revenue. With the rate architecture largely settled, the natural next phase was to address the day-to-day pain points that still plagued businesses like delayed refunds, complex registration amendments, blocked or disputed input tax credit (ITC), high compliance burden on small taxpayers, and an enforcement framework that sometimes felt disproportionate. Enforcement Reforms The most widely reported decisions concerned enforcement. The Council recommended the complete removal of the power of arrest under GST (by omitting the relevant provision, commonly referred to as Section 69 of the CGST Act). Arrest powers had long been a source of anxiety for the business community, their withdrawal signals a clear preference for prosecution only after a proper case is built, rather than anticipatory action. Complementing this, the monetary threshold for launching prosecution was raised five-foldfrom `1 crore to `5 crore. Minimum mandatory punishments were also recommended for removal, leaving the nature of penalty (fine, imprisonment, or both) to judicial discretion. The general penalty under section 125 was proposed to be reduced from `25,000 to `10,000. A materiality threshold of `10,000 was introduced for the issuance of show-cause notices & no notices for demands below this amount (covering CGST, SGST/UTGST, IGST and Cess combined), with existing low-value notices to be withdrawn. These changes collectively aim to reserve criminal and heavy civil proceedings for serious cases while treating routine errors and delays through recovery, interest, and proportionate penalties. Automated Refunds Refunds have historically been one of the biggest sources of working-capital stress, especially for exporters and businesses facing inverted duty structures. The Council approved significant process improvements. The time limit for acknowledging a refund claim (or issuing a deficiency memo) was cut from 15 days to 10 days, with deemed acknowledgement, if the tax authority fails to act. A large proportion of eligible refundsreports mention around 90 per cent in many casesare to be sanctioned automatically within a few working days of acknowledgement on a risk-based basis. Cash-ledger refunds are expected to become fully automatic. Crucially, the inverted-duty-structure refund facility was expanded. Refunds of accumulated ITC on input services will be available for credit availed on or after 1 November 2026. Refunds relating to plant and machinery (for both exporters and inverted-duty cases) are proposed from 1 April 2027, to be spread over 60 months. These measures should free locked-up capital for manufacturers and exporters. Expansion of Input Tax Credit Scope The Council broadened the scope of eligible ITC. Credits will now be available on health and life insurance premiums paid for employees, telecommunication towers, and pipelines laid outside factory premises. Certain other previously restricted items, such as free samples and goods requiring destruction on expiry, also received relief. These changes reduce the cost of doing business and improve the integrity of the credit chain. A standing officers committee was recommended to examine residual issues around ITC eligibility, particularly protection of genuine buyers from supplier defaults under Section 16(2)(c) of GST Act, 2017. Registration, Returns and Small-Taxpayer Relief Registration & cancellation processes are to become more automated. Routine amendments (including addition of places of business) will see a high percentage of automatic approvals. Low-risk registrations already benefit from three-day automated processing, the system is expected to cover a larger share of applicants. Small e-commerce sellers received facilitative norms, including possible use of the operators warehouse as the principal place of business under certain ITC limits. For the smallest businesses, the Council approved in principle an optional scheme under which taxpayers with turnover up to `5 crore, who supply only to consumers (B2C), may file a single annual return while paying tax quarterly. This is estimated to benefit a large number of the smallest filers who collectively contribute a very small share of total tax liability, thereby reducing compliance costs without significant revenue risk. Detailed rules are to be finalized at a subsequent meeting. Movement of Goods and Other Facilitation Physical interception of goods in transit is to be restricted and vehicles may be stopped only by officers of the suppliers or recipients state, and only on the basis of specific intelligence and proper authorization. This should reduce harassment and delays at check-posts. Measures to facilitate export of services and improve GST Seva Kendra support for multi-jurisdictional taxpayers were also endorsed. Faceless assessment for certain CGST taxpayers registered across states is on the roadmap. Significance & Conclusion: In summary, the 57th GST Council decisions represent a maturation of the GST system. After nearly a decade of implementation and a major rate overhaul, the focus has shifted to making the tax administration itself simpler, faster, more predictable, trust based tax regime, and less adversarial for compliant taxpayers. The reforms address long-standing trade & industry grievances while preserving the ability to pursue serious evasion. Implementation from April 2027 will test the systems capacity to deliver automated processes reliably and to maintain revenue buoyancy. Businesses should watch for the detailed notifications, circulars, and statutory amendments that will give legal force to these recommendations. Early preparationupdating internal processes, training staff on new ITC eligibility, and monitoring refund claimswill help capture the intended benefits. For Indias broader ease-of-doing-business agenda and formalization drive, the 57th meetings emphasis on process excellence under the GST 3.0 umbrella is a welcome and necessary evolution. In the 10th. Year of GST since its implementation in July, 2017, the GST 3.0 Process Reforms has moved to much maturity phase for a trust based tax regime. Author is All India Master Trainer in GST & writes on Indirect Taxes. Presently works as State Taxes Officer in Srinagar.
Community-led model to tackle drug abuse in 300 Haryana villages
The voluntary, non-political initiative has been launched by the Haryana Professional Forum and Jind Social Forum, a network of volunteers with roots in Haryana
The Missing Industry Behind Kashmirs Apple Economy
Jammu and Kashmir's has written well its apple production success. But created a value-capture problem. The region has steadily expanded orchard productivity through high-density plantations, planting material and production subsidies, but downstream processing has not kept pace. J&K produced around 21.4 lakh tonnes of apples in 2023, yet only 23 per cent of production is processed locally, according to NITI Aayog (2026). The central question for the horticulture economy, therefore, is no longer how to produce more apples, but how to ensure that a greater share of the value generated by those apples remains within J&K. The uncomfortable part is that this is not a newly discovered problem. A study covering the 201112 apple economy estimated that 3.22 lakh tonnes of surplus Grade-C apples were available for processing, while only around 30,000 tonnes of Grade-C and culled apples were being processed into apple concentrate (Bhat et al., 2019). More than a decade later, NITI Aayog still reports that only 23 per cent of the crop is processed, together they reveal a persistent structural gap that J&K has repeatedly expanded its capacity to produce apples without building a comparable capacity to transform them. This exposes a limitation in a production-centred policy approach. Subsidising orchards and increasing productivity are relatively straightforward interventions can all be measured. Industrial value addition is more demanding. It requires processing plants, reliable electricity and logistics, quality standards, assured procurement, cold chains, skilled labour, market development and investment that can survive beyond a single harvest season. The success of horticultural policy cannot therefore be measured only by how many tonnes Kashmir produces. The farmer's position in the value chain also needs greater attention. Research on Kashmir's apple marketing system has shown that market channels, infrastructure and access to market information influence growers' share of the consumer price (Rashid et al., 2024). This means that improving production without improving the institutions through which produce is aggregated, stored, processed and sold may leave the basic distribution of value largely unchanged. While around 1520 per cent of total apple production is culled and only about 23 per cent of culled apples are processed for concentrate production, (NITI Aayog, 2026). The NITI Aayog also estimates in its 2026 report Roadmap for Horticulture Development in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, that about 60 per cent of apples are marketed outside the Union Territory. While land and policy attention have increasingly moved towards high-value horticulture, Jammu and Kashmir remains food-grain deficient. A review of the ricewheat system in Kashmir notes that the Union Territory imports around 7 lakh metric tonnes of food grains annually and links the problem partly to the shrinking area under rice and other food crops. More recent reporting puts the imbalance in sharper terms. Kashmir is reported to produce around 0.45 million tonnes of food grains against an annual requirement of 1.34 million tonnes, leaving a gap of nearly 0.89 million tonnes. The report says the gap is being met through supplies from Punjab, Haryana and other grain-producing states. The contradiction is difficult to ignore. Kashmir is increasingly specialised in a high value crop whose raw produce is extensively marketed outside the region, and it remains dependent on outside supplies for a substantial share of basic food grains. If Kashmir exports fresh and graded apples but imports a substantial share of its food grains, the region risks remaining concentrated at the lower end of multiple value chains, producing agricultural raw material while purchasing higher-value products from outside. The distinction between production and value capture is therefore central. A tonne of apples sold as raw fruit generates one set of economic returns. The same tonne transformed into concentrate, juice, pectin, cider, processed food or branded products can support a much wider industrial ecosystem. The economic objective should be to move a greater share of that transformation into Kashmir. For years, the emphasis of agricultural policy has been on increasing production new plantations, high-density orchards, improved planting material and higher yields. But an orchard cannot be the endpoint of an agricultural strategy. Every additional tonne of apples should raise a second question, where will the additional value be created? The emerging policy framework does recognise some of these requirements. NITI Aayog's Roadmap for Horticulture Development in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir @2047 proposes processing facilities, small-scale minimal-processing units, branding and GI promotion, private-sector participation and a proposed Horticulture Development Fund (NITI Aayog, 2026). The significance of the roadmap will ultimately depend on implementation. After years in which production expansion has been easier to see than downstream industrialisation, the test is whether these proposals can create a functioning value chain on the ground. The 2047 horticulture vision should therefore adopt a different set of indicators. Alongside production, J&K should track value added per tonne, the share of apples processed locally, farmer share in the final consumer price, utilisation of processing capacity, the quantity of C-grade fruit absorbed by industry, post-harvest losses, horticultural employment and the number of producer-owned enterprises operating downstream. These measures would tell us whether the region is merely producing more apples or actually building a stronger apple economy. Otherwise, the paradox remains stark: a region producing millions of tonnes of high-value fruit, processing only a tiny fraction of it locally, while importing a substantial quantity of food grains for its own consumption. The question, then, is not whether Kashmir should produce more apples. It is whether Kashmir can move beyond producing and grading apples to processing, branding and industrialising them and retain a much larger share of the value its orchards already create. (The author is a Climate Reality Leader and Masters Student at the Department of Economics, IUST. He can be reached at tuhaq220@gmail.com)
Haryanas first tourist police post opens at Mansa Devi temple on Navratra Day 1
A problem of plenty in Haryana, Punjab as paddy glut sparks farmer distress
A bumper paddy harvest has led to procurement delays, mandi congestion and storage pressures in Haryana, while Punjab faces similar challenges as its procurement season gathers pace.
Jantar Mantar police action sparks political storm in Haryana
Haryana opens first tourist police post at Mansa Devi temple
Opposition Lacks Ground Presence, Claims Haryana Minister Shruti Chaudhary
Haryana Minister Shruti Chaudhary criticizes Congress for losing grassroots leaders amid ongoing protests against the Cockroach Peoples Party. Opposition Lacks Ground Presence, Claims Haryana Minister Shruti Chaudhary
Haryana approves Rs 40 crore for Agroha Dham excavation, says minister
Jantar Mantar police action triggers political storm in Haryana; women leaders allege misconduct
Lad leads Mumbai's Ranji fight as Jaiswal falls for a duck
Skipper Siddhesh Lad's unbeaten 80 and Musheer Khan's 65 guided Mumbai to 249 for five against Chandigarh. Karan Lamba's unbeaten 103 and Rohan Rajbar's 95 propelled Rajasthan to 286 for 4 against Tamil Nadu. Elsewhere, Anshul Kamboj took four wickets for Haryana, and Devendra Singh Bora claimed five wickets for Uttarakhand.
Weather Tomorrow: The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory for various Indian regions for October 12. While Delhi anticipates a pleasantly warm day with minimal chances of rain, states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh will bask in mostly dry weather amid hazy sunshine. On the other hand, Himachal Pradesh may experience rain and thunderstorms, with warnings also issued for Haryana regarding possible thunderstorms and strong winds in the evening.
Haryana cabinet gives nod to amendments to Agniveer policy for gainful employment
Under the approved amendments, Ex-Agniveers will be exempted from all types of examinations prescribed for direct recruitment to Group-C posts covered under the policy, says CM Nayab Singh Saini
Haryana Cabinet Celebrates PM Modis 25 Years of Public Service
The Haryana Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Saini, passes a resolution honoring PM Modis 25 years of service and discusses state development. Haryana Cabinet Celebrates PM Modis 25 Years of Public Service
After high deletions, Gurgaon logs most Form 6 applications in Haryana
LOC over marriage dispute: HC seeks Haryana response to US green card holders plea
Punjab BJP Promises Minimum Support Price for All Crops, Echoing Haryanas Model
Punjab BJP pledges to implement MSP for all crops, criticizing the AAP government for neglecting farmers needs. Punjab BJP Promises Minimum Support Price for All Crops, Echoing Haryanas Model
Haryana transfers Rs 1,634 cr to 50L beneficiaries; CM sets 10-day deadline for road plaints
Haryana raises Lado Lakshmi income ceiling to 1.8L, relaxes recruitment rules for ex-Agniveers
Deepender Hooda alleges vote theft in Haryana, slams BJP over police action against youth
Haryana Cabinet passes resolution highlighting PM Modis 25 years of public service
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 10 (IANS) The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Saturday passed a thank-you resolution on the completion of 25 years of public service by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the head of the government. While interacting with the media after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Saini said Haryana used to be number one from the bottom in the country, but thanks to the Prime Minister's visionary thinking and welfare policies, it is now number one from the top. During the Prime Minister's Sankalp Yatra, people were informed in detail about benefits for every individual, empowering poor people, and making life simple and convenient. He said the Congress ruled for 55 years, while PM Modi prepared the vision of a Viksit Bharat in 12 years. On this occasion, the Chief Minister appealed to farmers not to burn stubble during the paddy season. Stubble pollutes the environment. The government has made arrangements for stubble management. Farmers should take advantage of them. The Chief Minister said the Prime Minister had benefited crores of citizens by providing GST relief during the previous year, which was widely discussed across the country. In this way, the Prime Minister has worked to take the country to greater heights at the global level. Only a visionary leader can do this work. However, the Opposition made fun of this as well. He said people with vision never make fun. By making fun, the Opposition has harmed humanity. The BJP has also won the recent municipal and by-elections, and the condition of Congress is going to deteriorate further in the 2029 elections. The Chief Minister said the Congress is only misleading the youth. However, the youth know their character and face very well. He said today's youth need to be informed in detail about PM Modi's policies. The youth do not have complete information about the misdeeds of the Opposition. Chief Minister Saini said a few days ago, while a protest was taking place at Jantar Mantar on one side, one lakh youth participated when he launched the anti-drug campaign in Yamunanagar. There is no shortage of talent among the youth of Haryana, and it should be utilised positively. Only with their cooperation will the resolve of a Developed India be fulfilled, he added.
Haryana Cabinet approves continuation of Sixth Finance Commission recommendations
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 10 (IANS) The Haryana Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini here on Saturday, approved the continuation of the recommendations of the Sixth State Finance Commission for the devolution of funds to rural and urban local bodies from 2026-27 until the recommendations of the next Finance Commission come into force. The decision has been taken as the Seventh Finance Commission has not yet submitted its report to the government. Accordingly, as per the established precedent, the approved recommendations of the Sixth State Finance Commission will continue to serve as the basis for the distribution of funds to local bodies during this period. Under the approved framework, seven per cent of the states Own Tax Revenue (SOTR), on an actual basis, will be devolved to local bodies. The distribution of funds to Gram Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies will be based on a weightage of 80 per cent for population and 20 per cent for area. For Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis, the distribution will also be based on population data available on the Parivar Pehchan Patra Portal as of December 31 of each year. The inter-se distribution among Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads will be maintained in the ratio of 75:15:10, respectively. As per the approved framework, the local bodies will be permitted to utilise not more than 30 per cent of the devolved funds for pavement of streets. The framework also stipulates that the actual revenue of Urban Local Bodies must be at least 85 per cent of their budgeted revenue, as reflected in the audited accounts of the previous year. In case of non-compliance, the Urban Local Bodies concerned will face a 20 per cent reduction in their recommended share of the state Finance Commission grant due to them in the current year. The Cabinet also approved key amendments to the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana to extend the benefits of the scheme to more eligible women, simplify its implementation and strengthen the delivery of financial assistance. Under the approved amendments, the annual family income eligibility limit under the scheme will be increased from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.80 lakh. The scheme aims to promote womens empowerment by strengthening their financial independence and providing social security. At present, more than 10 lakh women are benefiting from the initiative.
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Star Power Meets Exuberance Of Youth As 92nd Ranji Trophy Season Kicks Off From Sunday
T20 World Cup: The 92nd edition of the Ranji Trophy begins from Sunday, with much-needed star power meeting the exuberance of youth in India's premier domestic red-ball competition. The first round will see a handful of high-profile India internationals feature before joining the India A squad for the shadow three-game red-ball tour of New Zealand. With everyones attention on India's T20 World Cup defence at home, the Ranji Trophy happenings initially flew under the radar before exploding on to the spotlight as Jammu & Kashmir clinched their historic maiden title triumph in Hubbali led by Auqib Nabis 60 scalps, which led to him getting an international debut against the West Indies in Guwahati ODI last month. As J&K prepare to defend their crown and whether they will be able to do it will make for an interesting watch. The Paras Dogra-led side will be aiming to bounce back against Madhya Pradesh in Srinagar after suffering a defeat to Rest of India in the Irani Cup. The opening round of the 2026/27 season is set to be a blockbuster. KL Rahul (Karnataka), Yashasvi Jaiswal (Mumbai), Ravindra Jadeja (Saurashtra), Mohammed Siraj (Hyderabad), Manav Suthar (Rajasthan), Washington Sundar (Tamil Nadu), Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep (Bengal) are set to feature in the first round for their respective teams. For some, the Ranji Trophy will be a crucial window for pressing claims for being back in national reckoning like for Mumbais Sarfaraz Khan and Karnatakas Karun Nair. Youngsters such as Mumbais Ayush Mhatre and Jharkhand's left-handed opener Shikhar Mohan will look to enhance their reputation in red-ball cricket. Veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who toiled hard to claim 37 wickets last season, is also back in action. Shami, who along with Mukesh and Akash, will be in Bengal, who take on Delhi in Kalyani, will be eager to break back into the Test set-up after seeing his India new-ball partner Bhuvneshwar Kumar earn a T20I recall for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. Delhi, meanwhile, restart their race for red-ball glory by sporting a revamped support staff following the appointments of former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya as head coach and Rajkumar Sharma, childhood coach of batting stalwart Virat Kohli, as the team mentor. Eyes of the four-member selection panel will also be on Vidarbha's Harsh Dubey, Praful Hinge, Yash Rathod, and Uttar Pradesh leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari. Seasoned campaigners such as Umesh Yadav (Punjab), Harshal Patel (Gujarat), Mandeep Singh and Hanuma Vihari (both Tripura) will shoulder vital mentorship roles. While the opening round belongs to India's marquee names, the coming weeks will test if a new crop of domestic heroes can rise from the relative obscurity to reshape the national red-ball talent pool. With Arunachal Pradesh at risk of forfeiting their game against Nagaland due to the ongoing legal dispute between two factions of the Arunachal Cricket Association (ACA), it remains to be seen when the legal deadlock will end so that the states cricketers dont miss out on a season of showcasing their talent. Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season groups: Group A: Bihar, Baroda, Goa, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Pondicherry, Uttar Pradesh and Vidarbha. Group B: Karnataka, Andhra, Saurashtra, Chhattisgarh, Hyderabad, Tripura, Punjab, and Assam. Group C: Bengal, Delhi, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Services and Odisha. Group D: Mumbai, Rajasthan, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Railways. Plate Group: Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh. First Round games to be broadcasted: - Jammu & Kashmir vs Madhya Pradesh JioHotstar and Star Sports Khel First Round games to be broadcasted: - Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Rohtak Police stop protesters, end up surrounded by villagers
Haryana: With large-scale police detentions occurring across New Delhi, neighbouring Haryana has pulled an uno-reverse: Villagers in Rohtak district are refusing to let police personnel leave after they arrived to detain people associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). A video from Kabilpur village has surfaced where police officers are surrounded by the villagers. The 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 .
IMD Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds to Hit Delhi-NCR and North India Today
The IMD has issued urgent thunderstorm and lightning alerts for Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Haryana for October 10-11, 2026. Expect gusty winds of 30-50 kmph. Follow these essential safety tips for commuters and students to stay safe during the weather event.
Video Of Panipat Garbage Truck Dumping On Road Falsely Linked To Delhi Protest
BOOM found that the video is from Panipat, Haryana, where sanitation workers staged a protest and dumped garbage on the road in August, 2026.
Drones, Bodycams, Detention Centres: Delhi Police Deploys High-Tech Surveillance Amid CJP Protest
Delhi is on high alert ahead of the Cockroach Janata Partys proposed protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Delhi Police has deployed over 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel, with around 7,000 protesters expected despite the denial of permission. Security measures include drones, body cameras, CCTV cameras, facial recognition systems and rooftop spotters. Police have identified six detention centres and directed personnel to maintain restraint while handling demonstrators. Additional women police personnel have been called in from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Authorities have also announced traffic diversions across central Delhi, while Metro station closures and internet restrictions have been reported in parts of the capital. The protest concerns alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Haryana Cabinet to Discuss Increasing Income Limit for Ladli Laxmi Scheme
The Haryana Cabinet will consider raising the income limit for the Ladli Laxmi Scheme in an upcoming meeting focused on social welfare initiatives. Haryana Cabinet to Discuss Increasing Income Limit for Ladli Laxmi Scheme
Delhi-NCR wakes up to cool breeze; IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms over weekend
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) People in Delhi-NCR woke up to pleasant weather and cool breezes on Saturday, with a high likelihood of rain. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall in several areas on Saturday and Sunday, along with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds reaching speeds of up to 50 kmph in some parts of Delhi. The change in weather is attributed to a western disturbance and a cyclonic circulation over neighbouring states. According to the IMD, thunderstorms are likely in Delhi and adjoining states due to a western disturbance over north Pakistan and its neighbouring areas, along with an upper-air cyclonic circulation over Haryana and adjoining northwestern Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, dust levels have also affected air quality across Delhi-NCR. On Friday, Delhi's air quality remained in the moderate category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 173 at 9.30 a.m., falling in the 'moderate' category. The minimum temperatures recorded at the Safdarjung and Lodhi Road weather stations were 25.2 degrees Celsius and 24.2 degrees Celsius, respectively, which were 4.2 degrees above normal at both locations. At Ayanagar, the minimum temperature was recorded at 24.7 degrees Celsius, 3.8 degrees above normal. The Ridge and Palam weather stations recorded minimum temperatures of 23.8 degrees Celsius and 22.7 degrees Celsius, respectively. Meanwhile, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has intensified efforts to control dust emissions from construction activities. It is conducting regular and surprise inspections at ongoing government and private project sites across the national Capital. During these inspections, show-cause notices have been issued to the project agencies concerned, including some government bodies, after violations of prescribed dust-control regulations were detected at certain sites. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday that pollution-control regulations must be followed without exception. She said the government's priority was to ensure that all construction projects effectively implement the prescribed pollution-control measures. Gupta warned that action would be taken against agencies found violating the rules. She emphasised that no government department, construction agency, contractor or private company was above the law, adding that the same pollution-control standards applied to government and private construction projects.
No Coaching, Used ChatGPT: Haryana Woman Ranks 5th In Civil Services Exam
Haryana Civil Services Exam 2025 Result: Chhavi said she stayed away from social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram during her preparation. She also used ChatGPT to understand subjects and gather information while studying.
Police visit mosques, ask people to avoid going to Jantar Mantar
Holding centres set up in all districts for protesters detained en route; women police personnel from U.P., Haryana called in to handle female demonstrators; shops in C.P., Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh to remain shut today; schools, colleges go online
CAQM summons officers as Haryana fails to install ANPR cams at 2.7k fuel stations
SC Justice Sheel Nagu recuses from Punjab plea against CBI probe
Supreme Court Justice Sheel Nagu recused himself from hearing the Punjab government's appeal against a high court order. The Punjab and Haryana High Court had directed a CBI probe into corruption allegations involving Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's office. Justice Dipankar Datta noted the current challenging circumstances facing the judiciary. The case will be reassigned to a different bench by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
Security tightened along Haryana-Delhi border ahead of CJP protest
Congress decries crackdown on 'Vote Bachao' stir; Haryana cadre to march to Delhi
Haryana pushes 28-point reform agenda to woo investors, ease business rules
Opposition urges President to sack CEC, suspend SIR and restore '13.30 crore deleted' voters (Lead)
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said on Friday that President Droupadi Murmu asked the Opposition delegation to submit evidence to substantiate its allegations of vote chori (vote theft), as INDIA bloc leaders met her and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and a return to paper ballots. A 10-member delegation of INDIA bloc MPs, led by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and including Rahul Gandhi and Mamata All India Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banerjee, met the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and submitted a memorandum alleging widespread electoral irregularities and an attempt to undermine India's democratic framework. The other members of the delegation were Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference Vice-President Omar Abdullah, NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule, CPI-M General Secretary M.A. Baby, RJD Rajya Sabha member Manoj Kumar Jha, CPI General Secretary D. Raja, Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai, and VCK President and MP Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan. In the memorandum, the Opposition claimed that elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Delhi and West Bengal had been stolen, alleging large-scale manipulation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and electoral rolls in several Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. The delegation, which said it represented Parliamentary parties accounting for more than 60 per cent of the country's population, urged President Murmu to intervene, describing the alleged electoral irregularities as a threat to the constitutional right to vote and the foundations of representative democracy. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Rahul Gandhi said: I sat in quite an unbelievable meeting. First, we took a memorandum to the President of India. In that memorandum, we clearly stated that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and CEC Gyanesh Kumar had conspired to destroy Indian democracy. We submitted a memorandum to the President of India, informing her that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar are conspiring to destroy Indian democracy, LoP Gandhi said. Rahul Gandhi also claimed: The President (Droupadi Murmu) in no way denied what we said, questioned what we said, or argued what we said. She accepted our statement and then told us that we needed to provide her with proof of 'election chori'. He added that the President had asked the delegation to furnish evidence backing its claims. She (President Murmu) asked us to provide evidence to substantiate what we have said. We will submit the evidence to her whenever she is available, he said. Rahul Gandhi described the meeting as satisfactory and announced that the Opposition would approach the Supreme Court on October 12 with a memorandum to the Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. The memorandum placed four major demands before the President: 1. Resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and repeal of the 2023 law that, according to the Opposition, provides lifelong immunity to the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. 2. Immediate suspension of SIR and restoration of all 13.30 crore voters whom the Opposition alleges were illegally deleted from electoral rolls. 3. A return to paper ballots for all elections, replacing the existing EVM-based voting system. 4. Repeal of Assembly elections held over the preceding two years in which, the Opposition claimed, conclusive evidence of vote theft had been presented. The memorandum said that the right to vote, enshrined in Article 326 of the Constitution, was central to representative democracy. It maintained that the Election Commission was the constitutional custodian of this right and should be accountable for its decisions rather than operate without scrutiny. The Opposition also accused the Chief Election Commissioner of misleading the Supreme Court to cover up alleged electoral wrongdoing. The memorandum called for accountability and urged the President to use her constitutional position to ensure that its demands were addressed without delay. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said President Murmu had listened to the delegation patiently. Kharge said the INDIA bloc leaders had apprised the President Murmu of the agitation launched four days earlier over alleged vote theft and concerns regarding the functioning of the Election Commission. Mamata Banerjee said President Murmu had indicated that she would examine the memorandum and wanted supporting evidence. She (President Murmu) has asked us to send evidence, which we said we (INDIA bloc leaders) will do, Banerjee said, adding that the country was concerned about the state of democracy. The meeting followed several days of Opposition protests against the Election Commission, the SIR exercise and alleged electoral irregularities, with INDIA bloc leaders demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
SC Judge Recuses From Punjab CBI Probe Case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court had directed the agency to submit a report within two months.
No complaints in Keralam about deliberate denial of voting right, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
He says the present allegations against the ECI concerns removal of cores of names, adding Keralam has not seen complaints filed in this regard unlike States such as Maharashtra, West Bengal or Haryana
