Omar Abdullah seeks action over attack on J&K-bound bus in Haryana
Kashmir-bound bus stoned in Haryana; passenger injured
Srinagar, Oct 18: A Srinagar-bound bus was attacked with bricks and stones at a roadside dhaba in Haryana's Karnal district on Saturday night, leaving an elderly passenger injured and the windowpanes of the vehicle smashed, according to the bus operator and videos that went viral on social media. The attack took place at Divine Star Dhaba, near Nilokheri, under the jurisdiction of Butana police station, along the Delhi-Srinagar national highway. The J&K-registered sleeper bus, operated by Star World Ventures, had left Delhi at 4 pm with around 40 passengers on board, its owner said. After the videos surfaced, the Office of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah raised the matter with the Haryana government and sought to ensure the passengers' safety. The Chief Minister's Office has taken up the unfortunate incident involving a J&K-bound bus with the Government of Haryana, conveying concern for the safety and well-being of the passengers, the CMO said. It added that the Haryana administration had assured prompt and stringent action in accordance with the law, and that the J&K Government stands with the affected passengers and is closely monitoring the situation. In a post on X, Omar said, This unfortunate incident should never have taken place. He expressed hope that the Haryana government, led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, and Haryana Police would catch the culprits and take action so that such incidents do not happen again. Later, in the day, CM Abdullah said the Haryana administration had assured prompt and stringent action in accordance with the law. The J&K Government stands with the affected passengers and is closely monitoring the situation, he said in a post on his official X handle. Adil Bhat, owner of Star World Ventures, told Rising Kashmir over phone that the bus had stopped at the dhaba for dinner. Some passengers who prefer not to eat during a journey stayed inside the bus, he said. Bhat said two men from Haryana, who had come in a Baleno car, got into an argument with the driver and tried to beat him while the passengers were having dinner. They left after the initial altercation but returned on a motorcycle and began smashing the windowpanes with bricks, he said. Bhat alleged that the bus was targeted because it was J&K-registered. The elderly man, who was inside the bus, was injured, he said. The bus later left the spot around 3 am and is scheduled to reach Srinagar by Sunday evening, Bhat said. Political leaders including Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari, CPI(M) MLA M Y Tarigami,PC president Sajad Lone, PDP MLA Waheed Para, J&K BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur,Awami Ittehad Party, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi, among others, condemned the attack and sought strict action against those responsible.
Karnal bus attack: Two detained, vehicle seized
Srinagar, Oct 18: Haryana Police have detained two men after a Srinagar-bound bus was attacked with bricks and stones at a roadside dhaba in Karnal district, leaving an elderly passenger injured and the vehicles windowpanes smashed. The incident took place on Saturday night at Divine Star Dhaba near Nilokheri, along the Delhi-Srinagar National Highway, under the jurisdiction of Butana police station. Police said a preliminary investigation indicated that an argument over parking between the bus driver and a car driver had escalated into a clash. According to Karnal Police, a team reached the spot after receiving information around 10 pm on October 17 and found the bus with its windowpanes broken. Two men, identified as Mohit, the driver of a Maruti Baleno, and his associate Sawan, both residents of Karnal district, were taken into custody. The car was also seized. Police said an FIR was subsequently registered at Butana police station on a written complaint by the dhaba manager, and legal proceedings were underway. They added that no complaint had initially been submitted by the parties and that they had reportedly reached a mutual settlement before the bus left for Srinagar. The police said the preliminary investigation pointed to a sudden dispute over parking and that no evidence had emerged of a hate crime or hostility towards people from a particular state or region. They appealed to the public not to circulate unverified information on social media. The bus, operated by Star World Ventures, had left Delhi around 4 pm on Saturday with approximately 40 passengers on board. Its owner, Adil Bhat, told Rising Kashmir that the vehicle had stopped at the dhaba for dinner when an argument broke out between the driver and two men who had arrived in a car. Bhat alleged that the men initially left after the altercation but returned on a motorcycle and began smashing the bus windows with bricks. He said an elderly passenger inside the vehicle sustained injuries. He also alleged that the bus was targeted because it was registered in Jammu and Kashmir. The bus reportedly resumed its journey around 3 am on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Office of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took up the incident with the Haryana government, expressing concern over the safety and well-being of the passengers. In a post on X, Omar said the incident should never have happened and expressed hope that Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and the state police would ensure appropriate action against those responsible to prevent similar incidents. The Chief Ministers Office said the Haryana administration had assured prompt and stringent action in accordance with the law. It added that the Jammu and Kashmir government was standing with the affected passengers and closely monitoring the situation. Several political leaders and organisations in Jammu and Kashmir condemned the incident and called for action against those responsible. Those expressing concern included Peoples Conference president Sajad Lone, PDP MLA Waheed Para, J&K BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur, Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari, CPI(M) MLA M.Y. Tarigami, the Awami Ittehad Party, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi. The incident sparked concern over passenger safety, while police maintained that the available preliminary findings pointed to a parking dispute rather than a targeted hate crime.
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A Kashmir-bound passenger bus was attacked in Haryana, resulting in the injury of an elderly traveller. The event drew widespread condemnation from various political and religious figures in Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reported that the Haryana government assured him of swift action. Authorities in Karnal claimed to have detained two suspects involved in the incident. Calls for strict measures against those responsible have echoed throughout the region.
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Chandigarh, Oct 18 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday responded to Jammu and Kashmir counterpart Omar Abdullah over an alleged stone-pelting incident involving a Union Territory-bound registered bus travelling from Delhi to Srinagar, saying that the matter was promptly investigated and two accused persons had been arrested. The exchange followed Abdullah's repost on social media platform X of a report alleging that stones and bricks were hurled at a Kashmir-bound bus near Kurukshetra in Haryana in what was described as a suspected hate crime. Responding to Abdullah, CM Saini assured that the safety of every citizen and every person visiting Haryana remained the state government's top priority. The safety of every citizen and every person visiting the state is our highest priority. Mr. Omar Abdullah, Haryana Police ensured immediate action in this matter, CM Saini said on X. Clarifying the circumstances surrounding the incident, the Haryana Chief Minister said the police investigation had revealed that the altercation was triggered by a parking dispute between two vehicle drivers. The police investigation has revealed that the altercation was merely a parking dispute between two vehicle drivers. An FIR has been registered in the matter and both accused have been arrested, he added. He said that further legal proceedings in the case were underway. Earlier, Abdullah had expressed concern over the incident and urged the Haryana government and police to take strict action against those responsible. This unfortunate incident should never have taken place. I hope the Haryana government led by Nayab Singh Saini and Haryana Police catch the culprits and take action to ensure these things don't happen again, the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister said on X. The social media post accompanying his remarks alleged that stones and bricks were pelted at a Jammu and Kashmir-registered bus travelling on the Delhi-Srinagar route near Kurukshetra in Haryana in an alleged hate crime. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar in the X post also condemned the incident and sought action against those involved. One elderly Kashmiri man was injured in the attack, leaving families helpless and terrified. We condemn the murderous attack on innocent people and demand action against the perpetrators, Dar said on X. He also urged the Haryana Police to take cognisance of the incident, identify those responsible and initiate appropriate action against them.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) On the occasion of the centenary year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Rahul Kumar, Deputy Head of the city of Frankfurt in Germany and the first person of Indian origin to become an Asian City Parliament member, highly praised the organisations social work in connection with the book Hundred Years Young: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Asked about his experience with the RSS and which aspects of its work had influenced him the most in the context of the book, the German politician said, The social work of the RSS is the most impactful thing, especially for the youth. Here in Germany, we do not have the RSS; we have the HSS, and it is working here in Europe and in Germany as well. Since I was a child, I have been watching their activities. They organise cultural programmes and take up many projects for the youth. This was very impactful for me and also for my elder brother. Commenting on the book Hundred Years Young: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Rahul Kumar said, This book is perhaps an inspiration for the youth. If they read that a person of Indian origin has become the first Indian Asian City Parliament member in an international city like Frankfurt, it will be an inspiration. My goal was to give this spiritual and inspirational feeling that is in our blood; we have to feel it. In every Indian, in every person of Indian origin, there is the feeling of Bharat Mata, and you have to feel it. And I think then all the challenges that come in the future will not be as difficult as they were earlier. When asked how his personal experiences had helped him understand the RSS better and whether direct dialogue and conversation could help people develop a deeper understanding of the organisation, Rahul Kumar said that to feel the warmth of water, one has to step into the water. Therefore, to know about the RSS or the HSS, one has to connect with people. For me, RSS means Right, Seva and Satsang, he said. On the RSS completing 100 years and its contribution to nation-building, social service, discipline and the development of leadership qualities among the youth, Rahul Kumar said, It has been a long journey, but I think it was not an easy journey for the organisation because they faced many challenges. Completing 100 years while walking on the same path of humanity, service and culture is not easy. So, I feel that completing these 100 years is a big achievement for me, for the RSS and for the entire community as well. On India-Germany relations, Rahul said the ties are very friendly. There are frequent visits of delegations from both sides. I think two months ago the Chief Minister of our state of Hessen was in Maharashtra. He signed state-level agreements. One and a half years ago, I was in India with our state delegation, and we signed several state-level Letters of Intent with Uttarakhand and Haryana. Speaking about Indian culture, Rahul Kumar said they do not live it in the same way as it is lived in India. Festivals like Diwali and Holi mean a lot to us. When we say Diwali and Holi, a smile comes on our face; we can feel the colours and the joy. It is not the same when we talk about some German cultures or German festivals. How will the people living here in Germany or Europe, especially the younger generation, connect with their own country from where our parents came? I think this bridge has been very well built through the HSS, through cultural activities for children, so that they can connect with our values, with where we truly come from. He added, I was nominated as the Deputy Head of the city of Frankfurt just a few weeks ago, so now I have one more role. It is more administrative in natureconnecting people and also solving their problems at the local level. This is something I would like to do because it connects a very large number of people from different communities. So, I think it will be a good opportunity, not only for me but also for all those associated with me, to know more about my culture, my thoughts and my perspectives that I have developed here in Germany, including my projects with India. Rahul Kumar further said, In the last few years, India has had a very good international representation across the world, including in Europe. Everyone knows about our culture and our festivals. But the suggestion I would give, or what I am focusing on for next year, is to connect the youth of the world even more. There are many young people whose parents are from India or who were born in India and later moved to other countries. On how Prime Minister Modis focus on youth empowerment, entrepreneurship and innovation can help India become a developed nation and create new opportunities for the younger generation, Rahul Kumar said, I cannot say how India can become one, because I think India is already among the top countries in the world. Everyone is talking about India, about AI, about the youth, about start-ups and here in Europe and Germany we can see that so many people from abroad are coming to Germany and doing well.
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Two Men Detained, Car Seized After Stone-Pelting on Srinagar-Bound Bus in Haryana
SRINAGAR: Two men have been detained and a car seized after a parking dispute involving a Srinagar-bound bus near a dhaba in Haryanas Karnal district left a passenger injured and damaged the vehicles windowpanes, police said. The incident took place on October 17 at Divine Star Dhaba, where an argument reportedly broke out between the []
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Karnal, Oct 18: Two men have been rounded up for allegedly throwing stones at a Jammu and Kashmir-bound bus following a dispute in Haryanas Karnal district, leaving a passenger and a dhaba employee injured, police said on Sunday. The incident drew a reaction from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who said his office had taken up the matter with the Haryana government. Abdullah said the Haryana administration had assured prompt and stringent action in accordance with the law. The J&K Government stands with the affected passengers and is closely monitoring the situation, he said in a post on his official X handle. The incident occurred around 11.30 pm on Saturday at the parking area of Divine Star Dhaba in Karnal, Inspector General of Police (Karnal Range) Ashwin Shenvi said. According to Shenvi, two youths from Yunispur village in Kurukshetra district arrived at the spot in a car. The bus, travelling from Delhi to Srinagar, also stopped in the dhabas parking area. While attempting to reverse and move ahead, the youths allegedly hit the bus, triggering a verbal altercation that escalated into a physical fight. Some bus passengers and dhaba employees also joined the confrontation, police said. During the altercation, the two youths allegedly threw stones at the bus, breaking its windowpanes and damaging seats inside the vehicle. A passenger and a dhaba employee sustained injuries, Shenvi said. The bus left for its destination around 1.30 am. Police registered an FIR and rounded up both men for questioning. Further investigation is underway. Shenvi urged people to remain calm and maintain peace and harmony while the police investigate the matter.
Delhi-Srinagar bus attacked with bricks near dabha in Haryana
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CM Omar Abdullah seeks stringent action over attack on J
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has taken up the incident involving an attack on a Jammu and Kashmir-bound bus in Haryana with the state government, seeking stringent action against those responsible and measures to ensure the safety of passengers. The Chief Ministers Office has conveyed its concern to the Government of Haryana over [] The post CM Omar Abdullah seeks stringent action over attack on J&K-bound bus in Haryana appeared first on Northlines .
Drunk on Hatred for Kashmiris: Sajad Lone Slams Attack on Srinagar-Bound Bus in Haryana
Srinagar, Oct 18: J&K Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara Sajad Lone on Sunday strongly condemned the attack on a DelhiSrinagar passenger bus in Haryana, describing it as a hate-driven act of violence against ordinary citizens. In a strongly worded statement, Lone said that targeting a vehicle carrying common passengers, and injuring an elderly traveller in the process, is an act that must not go unchallenged. Calling the episode unambiguous in its motive, he said, This is an incident of hate. A lunatic, drunk on hatred for Kashmiris, indulged in an act of violence against ordinary civilians. Lone urged the authorities to treat the matter with the seriousness it demands and ensure that those responsible face the full force of the law. I hope against hope that this incident is taken seriously and the attackers get the punishment that they deserve, he said.
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J&K govt takes up bus attack with Haryana, seeks action: CM's office
Srinagar, Oct 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers Office has taken up the reported attack on a J&K-bound bus with the Haryana Government, expressing concern over the safety and well-being of the passengers. In a statement, the Chief Minister's office said the Haryana administration had assured prompt and stringent action in accordance with the law. The J&K Government stands with the affected passengers and is closely monitoring the situation, the statement said. The development comes after a Delhi-Srinagar luxury bus was reportedly attacked near Kurukshetra in Haryana late Saturday night, leaving an elderly Kashmiri passenger injured. The incident has drawn condemnation from political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir, who have called for action against those responsible and measures to ensure the safety of passengers.
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CM Omar condemns attack on Kashmir-Bound Bus in Haryana, seeks action against culprits
Srinagar, Oct 18: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday condemned the reported attack on a Kashmir-bound passenger bus near Kurukshetra in Haryana and urged the state government and police to identify those responsible and take action against them. The Chief Minister's reaction came after National Conference spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar raised concerns over an alleged incident in which stones and bricks were reportedly hurled at a bus bearing a Jammu and Kashmir registration number while it was travelling from Delhi to Srinagar. In a post on X, Dar described the incident as an alleged hate crime and shared a video purportedly showing the bus. Reacting to the post, Omar Abdullah termed the incident unfortunate and called upon the Haryana government, led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, and the state police to take appropriate action. This unfortunate incident should never have taken place. I hope the Haryana government lead by @NayabSainiBJP ji & @police_haryana catch the culprits & take action to ensure these things dont happen again, Abdullah wrote on X.
Kashmir-Bound Bus Attacked in Haryana, CM Omar Abdullah Seeks Action
SRINAGAR: An elderly Kashmiri passenger was injured after unidentified persons allegedly pelted stones and bricks at a Srinagar-bound bus near Kurukshetra in Haryana, prompting Jammu and Kashmir political leaders to call for action against those responsible. The bus, operated by Star World Ventures and registered in Jammu and Kashmir, was travelling from Delhi to Srinagar []
Srinagar, Oct 18: An elderly Kashmiri passenger was reportedly injured after a luxury bus travelling from Delhi to Srinagar was attacked in Haryana late Saturday night, with claims that the vehicle was targeted over its Jammu and Kashmir registration number. According to accounts circulating online, the incident took place around 10:45 pm on October 17 near Divine Star Dhaba. The bus, operated by Star World Ventures, reportedly suffered damage to its windowpanes and tail lights. Videos purportedly showing broken windows, debris inside the bus and the injured passenger with blood on his face have circulated on social media. Several Kashmiri politicians, including J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, condemned the incident and called on Haryana Police to take action against those responsible. This unfortunate incident should never have taken place. I hope the Haryana government catches the culprits & take action to ensure these things dont happen again, said Omar, in a post on X. This unfortunate incident should never have taken place. I hope the Haryana government lead by @NayabSainiBJP ji & @police_haryana catch the culprits & take action to ensure these things dont happen again. https://t.co/7syQ37P2oP Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) October 18, 2026 PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra said 'hate is making ordinary Kashmiris unsafe while condemning the attack. A DelhiSrinagar sleeper bus was attacked with bricks in Kurukshetra while passengers slept. An elderly Kashmiri was left bleeding. Disturbingly, reports suggest police targeted passengers instead of the attackers. Hate is making ordinary Kashmiris unsafe. We demand arrests and Waheed Ur Rehman Para (@parawahid) October 18, 2026 The circumstances surrounding the incident, including the alleged motive and reports concerning police action, could not be independently verified. National Conference leader Imran Nabi Dar condemned what he descibed as a murderous attack on innocent people. Stones and bricks pelted on Kashmir bus (JK number), on Delhi to Srinagar route, near Kurukshetra Haryana in an alleged hate crime. One elderly Kashmiri man injured in the attack, families left helpless and terrified. We condemn the murderous attack on innocent people and Imran Nabi Dar (@ImranNDar) October 18, 2026 The bus had stopped at Divine Star Dhaba when some unidentified persons allegedly began abusing the driver before pelting stones at the vehicle, damaging its window glass, reported news agency GNS. When contacted by GNS, Star World Ventures confirmed the incident, stating that the bus was on its way from Delhi to Srinagar when the incident occurred in Haryana.
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Jammu, Oct 17: The Ministry of Railways has approved the extension of Sabarmati BGJammu Tawi Express to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, with the extended service commencing from Sabarmati on October 18 and from Katra on October 20, an official said on Saturday. The extension will add another train service to Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, and provide an additional travel option for passengers from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab along the route, a Northern Railway Jammu Division spokesperson said. He said the railways has also approved additional halts for the train at Samba, Bari Brahmana and Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan railway stations in the Jammu region. The new stoppages are expected to benefit local residents, students, traders, industrial workers and military personnel, particularly those associated with the Bari Brahmana industrial area, the spokesman said. He said the daily service will connect Katra with Sabarmati and major stations along the route, including Bathinda, Firozpur, Jalandhar and Pathankot. The extension is expected to support religious tourism, facilitate passenger movement and provide a boost to trade and employment in the region. As per the announced schedule, train number 19223 will depart from Sabarmati at 10:25 am and reach Jammu Tawi at 3:35 pm on the second day, before arriving at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 6:55 pm. On the return journey, train number 19224 will depart from Katra at 4:50 am and reach Jammu Tawi at 7:40 am.
Fenesta Open: Khushi Kadian completes hat-trick by winning U-16 and U-14 singles titles
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) A day after winning the U-16 doubles title, Haryanas Khushi Kadian completed a hat-trick at the 31st Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship on Saturday by winning the Girls' U-16 and U-16 singles titles to cap an extraordinary week at the DLTA Complex in the Capital. Kadian began the day with a hard-fought 7-6 (7-3), 7-5 win over Ranjhana Sangram in the U-16 singles final before returning to the court later in the afternoon to defeat second seed Siddhi Pandey 6-3, 6-2 in the U-14 singles final in one hour and 16 minutes. It is very important to me, and I feel really great about winning these titles, Kadian said after her second match of the day. The whole week has been very great for me, playing 15 matches in a row in one week. This was a test for me, and thankfully I have passed this test quite successfully. I am very happy that my hard work has paid off. This is the biggest tournament we have, and I wanted to win this tournament at least once in my career. Kadian credited her parents and coaching team for their constant support and encouragement. The triumph also helped her overcome painful memories from an earlier edition of the Nationals. I want to be an inspiration, she added. My mother and my father, they keep me motivated, and especially my coaches. They all keep supporting me. I'm so happy that they are there for me and clapping for every point and motivating me. A few years back, in the Under-12 nationals, I got injured badly, and I wanted to win those nationals but couldnt. So, I really wanted to win the Nationals this time, and I'm very happy about it. Chandigarhs Ribhav Saroha also completed a memorable double, adding the Boys U-16 singles title to the U-18 crown he won last weekend. The top seed defeated unseeded Yashwin Dahiya 6-2, 6-3 in the final in one hour and 32 minutes. It feels great, to be honest. It's a really special feeling for me, Saroha said. This is the National tournament of India, which is really prestigious to me, and I feel really great. I'm really grateful to the people who have supported me in this success. Saroha said winning the U-18 title was particularly special because he had to compete against older players. Winning the Under-18 title for me is really special. Competing against players who are older than me, it's really great to compete with them and to win the Under-18s; it's been really special. Saket Jain, Executive Director and Business Head of Fenesta Building Systems, Indian hockey player and 2026 Asian Games gold medallist Jyoti Rumavat, and Asian Games shooting silver medallist Niraj Kumar graced the occasion as chief guests and were present for the prize distribution ceremony. Meanwhile, Karnatakas Puneeth Manohar completed a double in the Boys' U-14 category, adding the singles title to the doubles crown he won on Friday. The second seed defeated fifth seed S. Chintagunta 6-3, 6-2 in the final in one hour and 28 minutes. I am very happy that I won the tournament, Manohar said after the match. The score was 6-3, 6-2, but it was a good fight from my opponent, and I am happy that I got the win. Now that I am done with the U-14, I will be focusing more on the U-18 World Tennis Tour. Results (all finals): Boys' U-16 Singles: Ribhav Saroha [1] def. Yashwin Dahiya 6-2, 6-3 Girls' U-16 Singles: Khushi Kadian [14] def. Ranjhana Sangram 7-6 (7-3), 7-5 Boys' U-14 Singles: Puneeth Manohar [2] def. S Chintagunta [5] 6-3, 6-2 Girls' U-14 Singles: Khushi Kadian [5] def. Sidhhi Pandey [2] 6-3, 6-2
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Haryana: Farmers block highway at Ambala over paddy-procurement restrictions
Farmers organized a protest on the Ambala-Hisar highway regarding paddy procurement issues on Saturday. They demanded an increase in the procurement limit from 26.26 quintals to 32 quintals per acre. Farmers also requested expedited verification of their crops through the required online portal, which affects their sales. Police diverted traffic as farmers maintained their blockade to voice these concerns.
Delhi court issues bailable warrants against Dhruv Rathee in 2018 case
A Delhi court on Saturday issued bailable warrants against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a 2018 defamation case filed by a BJP IT Cell member after a process server reported that his house was locked while attempting to serve a summons notice. Judicial Magistrate Rahul Jain issued the warrants in the case filed by Vikas Pandey, who accused Rathee of defamation over a video uploaded on his YouTube channel. The detailed order is awaited. The court has listed the matter for further proceedings on October 31. The development comes days after the court issued fresh summons to Rathee on October 12, noting that the complainant had been trying to serve him for several years. In the order, the court directed that fresh summons be issued to Rathee at his residence in Gurugram, Haryana. Appearing for Pandey, Advocate Samaksh Sharma had submitted that Rathee ordinarily resides in Austria and had come to India for the Cockroach Janata Party's protests in Delhi. The court noted that Rathee was init
HPSC HCS Final Result 2026 Out - Check Interview Marks and Merit List PDF
HPSC HCS Final Result 2026 are available for the Haryana Civil Services (Executive Branch) and Allied Services Examination under Advertisement No. 22/2026. The Mains result was released on 17 September, followed by interview marks for 316 candidates on 8 October and an additional marks notice on 15 October 2026. Candidates can download official marks PDFs, check roll numbers, written and interview scores, and follow the latest final merit list and selection updates here.
Haryana Hurricanes Triumph Over Punjab Aeroskikers in Volleyball Champions League Opener
Haryana Hurricanes and Ayodhya Garjan secure victories in the Volleyball Champions League, showcasing strong performances in their opening matches. Haryana Hurricanes Triumph Over Punjab Aeroskikers in Volleyball Champions League Opener
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
No trouble from stubble this time? Just eight farm fires in Haryana so far
UDISE code must for 2027 board exam forms in Haryana
Haryana trade body threatens shutdown over extortion demands
Haryana discom tells Gurgaon condo to separate power, upkeep charges
Retail to warehouse, Haryana govt signs Rs 4,000 cr deals in Stockholm
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Nuh Encounter: Criminal With 70 Cases Identified
Nuh Police have revealed that Shahid alias Advani, a wanted criminal killed in a recent encounter near Sohna, had 70 cases registered against him across Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The cases include serious charges like murder, rape, kidnapping, and robbery. Police are now thoroughly reviewing his extensive criminal history.
Haryana signs Rs 4,000cr LoIs with Swedish firms
Haryanas Former CM Blames BJP for Farmers Struggles Amid Procurement Failures
Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda criticizes the BJP government for failing to expedite rice and millet procurement, impacting farmers adversely. Haryanas Former CM Blames BJP for Farmers Struggles Amid Procurement Failures
Madhya Pradesh tops in paddy residue burning, incidents dip in Haryana, UP
The stubble burning incidents is linked with paddy harvesting, and it varies from year to year due to the transplanting period selection and local weather factors
Records Tumble At Indian Open U23 Athletics Meet
Maharashtra's Rushiprasad Desai set a new men's 100m meet record, while Priya from Haryana broke the women's discus throw record at the Indian Open U23 Athletics Competition 2026 in Jaipur. Dev Kumar Meena also bettered his own pole vault record, and Unnathi Bollanda equalled the women's 100m meet record on the opening day.
On October 17, regions across India will brace for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. While Delhi can expect partly cloudy skies and a rise in temperatures post-rain, Himachal Pradesh might enjoy glimpses of sunshine interspersed with isolated afternoon showers. Meanwhile, Haryana is forecasted to have predominantly sunny weather but may see thunderstorms develop intermittently.
National Hockey: UP, MP Win 3-2 In Pool Matches
Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh secured narrow 3-2 victories in their respective pool matches in Division A of the senior men's national hockey championship on Friday. Uttar Pradesh overcame a two-goal deficit against Hockey Karnataka, while Madhya Pradesh held off Maharashtra. Other matches saw Haryana defeat Manipur Hockey and Hockey Punjab beat Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu.
Haryana Congress Issues Show-Cause Notices to Parag Sharma and Gajna Lamba Over Indiscipline
ED searches 29 premises across six cities in share investment fraud case
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) The ED on Friday conducted searches at 29 offices and residential properties across Mumbai, Ahmedabad and four other cities, seizing digital devices in an investment fraud linked to manipulation of share prices of two listed companies, an official statement said. During the search operations, various incriminating documents, digital devices, records of share transactions, and property documents were seized, the ED statement said. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Mumbai Zonal Office-I, conducted the search operations at 29 premises across six cities, including Mumbai, Nashik, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat and Bhavnagar, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, it said. The matter is related to the manipulation of the shares of listed companies, including R M Drip and Sprinklers Systems and R&B Denims Ltd, said the ED. The premises searched include the offices of the two companies, the residences of their promoters, of persons to whom shares were allotted at low prices, offices of stock-broking and finance firms, and premises of persons suspected to have operated the promotional WhatsApp groups, the ED said. The ED investigation revealed that between April 2023 and March 2024, the two companies issued over 3.5 crore shares and convertible warrants to selected persons and entities. A large part of the money paid for these shares came from a small circle of connected persons, firms and lenders. Over the following months, the share prices were steadily pushed up, while the shares largely stayed in the same hands, it said. The investigation also revealed that from the end of December 2025 to February 2026, WhatsApp communities with names such as Multibagger Stocks sent daily uy tips on these shares to gullible retail investors. These groups were run on SIM cards obtained in the names of other persons in Haryana and Mumbai, but operated from Bhavnagar, Gujarat, it said. Lured by the tips, the number of buyers in the two shares rose from about 3,400 to over 1 lakh. On February 25, 2026, the WhatsApp groups were suddenly deleted. Both shares fell to the lower circuit and lost about 70 per cent of their value within days, leaving more than one lakh small investors with heavy losses and shares that could not be sold, the ED said.
Piccadily Agro gets CRISIL A+ rating as FY26 profit rises to 138 crore
The Haryana-based distiller reported higher income, stronger operating margins and growing international reach as premium spirits gained a larger revenue share.
Punjab Minister Sanjeev Aroras Bail Plea Denied in Money Laundering Case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected Sanjeev Aroras bail plea in a money laundering case linked to alleged GST fraud. Punjab Minister Sanjeev Aroras Bail Plea Denied in Money Laundering Case
IIT baba dead? Sensational claims about his demise go viral, Haryana police responds
A misleading rumor circulated on social media alleging the death of IIT Baba, Abhay Singh Grewal, in Hisar. In reality, the individual found deceased was Rahul Jain, a resident of the area. The authorities quickly dispelled the rumors, clarifying the confusion surrounding his death. Hisar Police have called on the public to avoid sharing unverified information to help prevent further misinformation from circulating in the community.
Prime accused arrested in Atar Singh Bhadana murder case
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 16 (IANS) In a major development in the murder case of former MLA Atar Singh Bhadana, the police have arrested the prime accused, Mukesh alias Mukesh Fauji, in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district. He had been absconding since the murder, prompting police teams to conduct raids at the homes of his family members and relatives. Following his arrest, Mukesh Fauji was brought to the Weir police station, where Superintendent of Police Rajesh Meena interrogated him late at night. Investigators are seeking details about the sequence of events leading to the murder, the alleged roles of other suspects and the circumstances surrounding the incident. The administration had also served a notice regarding the proposed demolition of the accuseds house while he remained on the run. Further action will depend on the applicable legal and administrative process. Five other accused in the case have already been arrested. Mukesh Fauji had reportedly been leading a protest for the past two years, demanding the closure of a mining lease. His name has also figured in cases filed by Bhadana's widow. Police are examining his alleged role as part of the ongoing investigation. Investigators have also been examining inflammatory posts circulated on social media in recent days concerning a leased pathway. The posts, featuring both men and women, reportedly went viral before the incident. According to the investigation, a minor dispute occurred on October 7. On the day of the incident, protesters were removed from the demonstration site. Police have also received information suggesting that security personnel associated with Atar Singh Bhadana allegedly aggravated tensions through videos. Some of these personnel are reportedly from the Dholpur region. Police teams are examining the videos and other material to establish the sequence of events and determine the roles of those involved. The five arrested accused -- Bhagmal, Soni, Sher Singh, Baldev and Kunwar Singh -- were produced before Judicial Magistrate Suvihay Hafiz Siddiqui. The police had sought three days of police custody for questioning. However, the court granted a two-day police remand for all five accused. During the search for Mukesh Fauji, police teams raided several locations, including the homes of his relatives. Investigators suspected that he might be hiding in neighbouring villages or in the Bayana region, where residents of Bhaunda village have family connections. The rugged, hilly terrain of the Dang region also complicated the search. According to police sources, the accused managed to evade arrest at some locations before police teams arrived. Teams were additionally dispatched to Haryana and Uttar Pradesh amid suspicions that the prime accused might have fled to either state. With Mukesh Faujis arrest, investigators are expected to intensify questioning to establish the circumstances of the murder and identify the roles of other suspects in the case.
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Logitech Announces Manufacturing Products in India, Calls it a Strategically Important Market
Logitech has just announced that it has started making some of its products in India. The company, according to a press release, has begun manufacturing in Manesar, Haryana, as it looks to meet demand in India faster. However, Logitech has not
DJMC IUST organises national-level Film Festival 2026
Awantipora, Oct 15: The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised the national-level Film Festival 2026 on Thursday. The festival brought together aspiring filmmakers and students from diverse educational institutions to celebrate cinema and creative storytelling. As many as 27 short films and documentaries were screened on the occasion, of which 22 were shortlisted for the competition among school, college and university students participating from various states of India. A film from IUST titled Deception by Afnan Manzoor bagged the best film award, Compulsion from Amar Singh College received second film award, Bindiya from Central University of Haryana received third best film award, while DJMC IUSTs Lemonade received the special Jury-mention award. Prof. Shahid Rasool, Dean Academic Affairs, Central University of Kashmir, Bollywood actor-director Mir Sarwar and filmmaker and Founder, Renzu Films, Danish Renzu were the jury members for the competition. In his presidential address, Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor, IUST, underlined the importance of film making and storytelling through cinema to promote skilful creativity among students and institutions. He stressed that inherent creativity is often stifled by the conventional education system. However, universities are now building ecosystems for innovation and entrepreneurship while keeping in view the ethical use of technology and media, said Prof. Romshoo, who was the chief guest on the occasion. Dean Academic Affairs, IUST, Prof. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir, and Dean School of Humanities and Social Sciences, IUST, Dr. Afroz Ahmad Bisati joined as the guests of honour. Earlier, welcoming the guests and participants, Dr. Rabia Noor, Head, DJMC, stressed that media education must extend beyond the classrooms and textbooks, adding that the Film Festival 2026 is one such initiative, designed to provide a platform to emerging filmmakers to showcase their talent, and learn from experienced practitioners of the art and craft of filmmaking. Meanwhile, a special edition of Times Echo, IUST news magazine, titled IUST@2047: Special Edition on Institutional Development Plans was unveiled on the occasion. The edition brings together the IDPs of various departments, centres and offices of IUST, reflecting their roadmap for growth towards a developed India by 2047. The participating institutions included DJMC IUST, Government College for Women M.A. Road, GDC Anantnag, Amar Singh College, Green Valley Educational Institute, Heritage School Jammu, SRM Welkin School Sopore, Media Education Research Centre, University of Kashmir, Central University of Haryana, Central University of Punjab, and Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh and Government College for Women, Jammu, among others. Besides, five other films produced by DJMC IUST were screened on the occasion. The screening was followed by a post-film panel discussion of jury members, moderated by Dr. Haifaa Mohammad Ahsan, Assistant Professor, DJMC, IUST. Formal vote of thanks addresses were presented by Dr. Ruheela Hassan, Dean Outreach and Dr. Sayar Ahmad Mir, Assistant Professor, DJMC, IUST. Dean of Students, Dr. Monisa Qadiri, Dean Research Dr. Aabid Shalla, Finance Officer, Sameer Wazir, CEO CIED-IUST, Prof. Parvaiz Mir, Coordinator Community Radio Station, Dr. Mujeeb Liyakat, among other University officials, were also present on the occasion.
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BJP MP Naveen Jindal has written to Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya for establishing an outlying campus or regional centre of the National Sports University in Kurukshetra. In his letter dated October 9, Jindal, the
Panchkula Police Bust ATM Fraud Gang, Recover 70 Cards
Panchkula police have busted a cyber-fraud gang, arresting two individuals, Manoj Kumar and Anil, for allegedly targeting elderly and less-educated people. The accused tricked victims into revealing ATM PINs, swapped their cards, and withdrew money. Police recovered 70 ATM cards, a POS machine, and mobile phones, with further investigation underway to identify other gang members and affected ATMs in Haryana and Delhi.
CCS HAU Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2026
CCS Haryana Agricultural University (CCS HAU) has released Notification No. ADSCP/2026/397-420 for the post of Graduate Trainee. Eligible candidates can send their applications by email from 14 October 2026 to 19 October 2026.
Weather Tomorrow: On October 16, the India Meteorological Department has announced a weather alert affecting several states across India. While Delhi and Haryana are likely to enjoy warm and dry spells, residents of Himachal Pradesh should prepare for light rain showers. In Bihar, temperatures could soar to around 34C under mostly sunny skies. Additionally, Uttarakhand is under thunderstorm warnings with the possibility of isolated rainfall, so stay updated with local forecasts.
On October 16, 2026, most educational institutions across India are predicted to function normally, as per the latest information. However, certain schools or districts may close due to local holidays or adverse weather conditions. Parents should stay informed through official school announcements or local notices. States like Delhi, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh are expected to have schools open, while West Bengal may observe variable vacation schedules because of Durga Puja.
Logitech Starts Local Manufacturing in India, Products to Roll Out From Manesar Plant
Logitech, on Thursday, announced that it has started manufacturing locally in India at its new Manesar plant in Haryana. This is the companys manufacturing plant in the country. Logitech says that the operationalisation of its new facility aligns with the vision of the governments Make in India initiative. The tech firm will initially manufacture high-demand workspace products, including webcams and pointing devices or mice, for PCs and laptops. Further, Logitechs new manufacturing facility in Manesar expands on its existing presence in the country. The company already has a Global Capability Center in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which provides operational support, including channel management and marketing support.
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: Newly appointed T20I vice-captain Shafali Verma said on Thursday that her role in the Indian team leadership group will go beyond that title, adding that the side are aiming to play a fearless yet smart brand of T20 cricket in next years Champions Trophy. India, to be now captained by Smriti Mandhana, will begin its preparation for the inaugural six-team tournament, to be played in Mumbai and Vadodara in February 2027, when they open the T20I series against Zimbabwe at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on Friday. Just talking about vice-captaincy, I have done captaincy in the Under-19 World Cup as well. So, I have that experience. I know vice-captaincy is not just a title. It's a big responsibility. I know we have to just take care of each and every player and make them in a very good headspace. So, I am just trying to make every player very comfortable and just help the captain, Shafali said in the pre-match press conference. She also credited former captain Harmanpreet Kaur for the growth of the women's game and said the team had already mapped out its approach for the road ahead. Harman di has done a lot of growth to women's cricket. The current shape of women's cricket, it's just all about Harman di only. So, just thanks to her and just talking about how we have to move forward in women's cricket. First of all, we have to play a fearless brand of cricket in T20, with smartness as well. So, we have just talked in this series that we have to play the Champions Trophy, the fearless brand of cricket with the smartness and we have done lots of meetings. So, everyone knows what to do and you guys can also see the growth. So, we are just trying to keep growing series by series, she added. Shafali, who has been in prolific form via scores of 64, 68, 40 not out, 100 not out and 48, traced her resurgence to the work she put in after being left out of the ODI side in 2025, before a call-up came following Pratika Rawal's injury led to her dramatic return to the ODI World Cup team and capped it off with a Player of the Match performance in the final against South Africa in Navi Mumbai. When Pratika got injured, I got a direct call to be back in the team. Luckily, at that time I was playing state T20 games from Haryana. So, I worked a lot on myself in 2025 and I think that hard work which I did in 2025, it gave me lots of help right now. So, I am just trying to keep my head down and just keep learning everything. Every day brings every new experience, and I am just trying to learn everything, she said. Shafali recalled that spending time out of the team forced her to take a hard look at her game. I think in 2025, when I got out of the team, I sat down and analysed myself which things I have to work on. First of all, consistency and then fitness, which meant I had to work on my body. Mentally, I have to grow more. So, these three things, I did hard work at that time. I think because of that, everything is going well. So, I am just trying to be more consistent. Shafali, who has also been chipping in with her off-spin, said she had long prepared for the possibility of bowling at the international level. Bowling is nothing new for me because I have been bowling for Haryana since 2021. So, I know when I used to bowl for Haryana, I used to think that someday I will have to bowl for India. So, I used to keep myself mentally prepared at that time that if I get bowling in the Indian team, then how do I have to prepare. With God's grace at that time, I am just trying to get used to the thinking that when I will get bowling in the Indian team, then what do I have to do and luckily I did that. Mentally, I have been ahead only and it's a great thing. Aware that opponents now plan specifically for her, Shafali said she recreates various match scenarios in the nets. I know that the other opponent team does all the preparation for me. So, in the net sessions, I always prepare for that. If my hitting is not good in the net session, then how do I play along the ground? So, I put myself in various situations in every net session. So, I think it is easy for me to go into the match because of that practice. On every skill, on short balls, even on spinner's back foot punch and even the pull shots as well. So, I have worked on that and I can see a very good reflection. So, I have to just keep doing the hard work. In the absence of injured Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali said the batting order had coped well and backed youngster Niki Prasad to step up. Jemi is recovering. But, in the Asia Cup and Asian Games, we were very good in the middle order. We didn't feel so much absence of it. So, I think it is easy for me to go into the match because of that practice. On every skill, on short balls, even on spinner's back foot punch and even the pull shots as well. So, I have worked on that and I can see a very good reflection. So, I have to just keep doing the hard work. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
KVS No.1 AFS Sirsa PGT Recruitment 2026
Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Air Force Station, Sirsa (KVS No.1 AFS Sirsa) is conducting a Walk-in Interview for the post of PGT (Political Science). Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can attend the interview on 27 October 2026 at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Air Force Station, Sirsa, Haryana. Candidates should report at 10:00 AM. Further details are available at afsno1sirsa.kvs.ac.in.
Haryana's paddy procurement crosses 15.52 LT, Rs 1,221 crore disbursed to farmers
Government agencies in Haryana have successfully purchased 15.52 lakh tonnes of paddy during the Kharif procurement operations. A total of Rs 1,221 crore has been disbursed to farmers to support their financial needs. The Chief Secretary reviewed the ongoing procurement efforts and emphasized the importance of coordination among various stakeholders. Initiatives like Aadhaar-based biometric verification have been implemented for better oversight.
HPSC Food Safety Officer Syllabus 2026 Out - Download Exam Pattern and PDF
HPSC Food Safety Officer Syllabus 2026 has been released by the Haryana Public Service Commission for 45 Food Safety Officer (Group-B) posts under Advt. No. 25/2026. The Screening Test is scheduled for 6 December 2026, while the Subject Knowledge Test will be held on 31 January 2027. Candidates can check the detailed syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme, selection process and PDF download link here.
She Quit A Lucrative Corporate Job For IPS, Now Gets Key Haryana Posting
Deepika Agrawal UPSC success story: Originally from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, Agrawal pursued a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree at Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi.
Shahid alias Advani, wanted in 30 criminal cases, killed in encounter near Gurugram
The Haryana Police has neutralised a wanted criminal involved in cow smuggling and robbery following an encounter near Sohna, said officials on Thursday. The wanted criminal was identified as Shahid alias Advani.
Punjab Police Arrests Key Suspect Gurdeep Singh in Tarn Taran Murder Case
Punjab Police have arrested Gurdeep Singh, the main suspect in a murder case from Tarn Taran, following a coordinated operation with Haryana authorities. Punjab Police Arrests Key Suspect Gurdeep Singh in Tarn Taran Murder Case
'All Of Us Are Looking To Dominate': How A Structured Pathway Is Powering India A Women's Rise
Emerging T20 Asia Cup: There was no live streaming, so the people at the IS Bindra Stadium will have to do the remembering for everyone else. On September 25, in the deciding game of the three-match one-day series, Australia A made a daunting 362/9. Two days ago, Australia A hunted down 339 to square the series against India A. Coming to the chase, when Tanisha Singh fell for 60 in the 20th over, India A were 119/4 and needed another 244 to get an improbable win and clinch the series. In the Indian dressing room, nobody sat in a corner doing the arithmetic of despair, according to Tejal Hasabnis. The pitch was good, the batters were in form, and the conversation ran only one way. Basically, it started with the first ODI, where we chased well on an okayish wicket. We knew that we would get hit for runs, but the wicket was good, the batters were in form and hum bhi runs bana lenge (we will score runs too), Tejal told IANS. They did, as Anushka Sharma (58) and Niki Prasad put on 91 runs for the fifth wicket. Off-spin bowling all-rounder Minnu Mani walked in and made an unbeaten 88 off 56 balls. She added 106 runs with Niki, who took four wickets earlier in the day before making 76. Minnu later had an unbroken 47-run stand with Jintimani Kalita as India A got home with ten balls to spare. Tejal has played alongside Minnu for seven or eight years and was left in awe of how she finished the chase. The way she finished, it was too classy and too good to watch. Rajib Datta, who has worked with this group for years, believes the ability was always there. She only lacked belief. That knock she played in Mohali showed that she has that capability, Rajib told IANS. Tejal remembers that the batters agreed to keep the required rate around seven and never let it stretch to nine or ten. That strategy came from the preceding T20 series, which Australia A swept 3-0 after quiet overs let the asking rate drift away from India As reach. Everyone knew we made a mistake then, and we had not to repeat it in that game, she said. Only one side has chased more in women's List A cricket: Bengal, who hunted down 390 against Haryana in December 2024. No one would have ever thought that 363 runs would have been chased by them, said Hemlata Kala, a former India player and a national selector from 2015 to 2020. What India A has done woh kaarnama hai sikandaron ka (a feat achieved by the champions). The way they played against Australia in one-days, I have never seen a team play like that against them, she added. Tejal stated the shift in approach is deliberate and runs from India A to Under-19 teams. After winning the 2025 World Cup, you now get the belief that the Indian women's cricket team is gonna dominate. All of us are looking to dominate due to a shift in approach and intent. Theres a quote I have, You bleed more in practice, so you bleed less in war. That kind of process, intent shift and attitude to dominate is giving us the results on and off the field. The improbable chase had its roots in a sentence spoken in 2023. After India won the inaugural Under-19 Women's World Cup in South Africa, VVS Laxman, head of the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, pulled two coaches for a new project. One was Datta, then a bowling coach and lead faculty at the CoE. The other was Apurva Desai, the current India A womens head coach. Whatever you are doing with the boys, I want it replicated for the women's, Datta recalls Laxman telling them. By then, A tours, central monitoring and an Under-19 pathway had given India's men a bench deep enough to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia in 2020/21 without half of their first-choice players. But when it came to womens, there was nothing notable. In August 2025, India A beat an Australia A side stocked with established names 2-1 in a one-day series in Brisbane, just before the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side went on to win the Women's ODI World Cup for the first time at home. This year, even as Harmanpreet & Co made an early exit from the T20 World Cup, India A brought some cheer by winning the 50-over series by the same margin in England, before doing it again against Australia A at home. In February they also won the Emerging Womens T20 Asia Cup title in Bangkok. Since August 2024, India A have played 32 matches across three formats, and their assignments have gone from one a year to three in 2026 (with England A set to tour in December). Around 40 players have been involved in India A setup so far. Days after the chase of 363, India A beat Australia A by 281 runs in a four-day game, their first red-ball win in three attempts. Several India A players will be a part of the main team taking on Zimbabwe in a white-ball series starting in Raipur on Friday. Niki, who captained India to 2025 U19 World Cup win in Malaysia, and Jintimani Kalita are in the senior T20I squad for the first time, with Anushka Sharma, Minnu and Prema Rawat recalled, while Tejal, Yastika Bhatia, Vaishnavi Sharma and Sayali Satghare are in the ODI squad. Harmanpreet gave up the all-format captaincy, with Smriti Mandhana set to start her full-time tenure against Zimbabwe. Datta expects the senior side to move towards a transition within a year, which makes it a fair time to look at how India A learned to play the way it does. VVS is more of a holistic person. He doesn't leave any small loophole as hes creating a system. Obviously, you will have to give kudos to the BCCI and Jay Shah because had it not been for them, women's cricket wouldn't have reached this stage. When we went to South Africa in 2023, I said, if this Under-19 team can win, it will change women's cricket in India and it started from there only, said Datta. When the Neetu David-led selection committee took charge, there was no dedicated India A women's side and no structured Under-19 pathway. Aarti Vaidya, a former India cricketer and national selector, recalled how the selectors lobbied for an A programme that would give India a pool of 30-40 players. It's not that our girls were not talented, but then there was no direction. You can't be bringing a player from home and straight away put her into international cricket. There is still a lot of work to be done, but we can see the fruits now. The Under-19 title win in 2023 was meticulously planned: selectors tracked players from 2021 and made a pool of 25 players, while coaches spent ten months building extensive files on every opponent. After coming back to Bengaluru, Datta asked Desai a question. Doing it one time is a fluke. Can we do it a second time? They prepared for another 18 months, and India retained the title in 2025. That, Datta says, is what convinced the BCCI the method worked. Even as Datta moved on from the CoE last year, Desai has stuck with the women's A team. The first tour was humbling - in August 2024, India A won one match out of seven across three formats in Australia. The post-mortem rounded up the usual suspects: fitness, fielding, running between the wickets. But the coaches refused to wait until those were fixed. We have to beat them with skills of batting and bowling and play a brand of cricket which will actually intimidate them. So, that's what we started instilling into them and Apurva has done a fantastic job over the last two years, he says. Australia A travelled with 15 support staff members, backed by a women's wing of around 20 people who know every player from Under-19 level. As per Datta, India took inspiration from the template, with some Indian twist added. Curiosity has since flowed the other way. Datta says Lisa Keightley and Kyle Hogg, then with Australia and England U19 teams, have asked what India are doing to unearth solid players. There was a time when we used to try and follow England and Australia and now the world is trying to follow us. On fitness, a conscious call was made to start with teenagers rather than players already 25 or 26. I can get the seniors to get fitter. But they will never be able to match the Australians. So, who will be able to match the Australians? The younger crowd who are 19, 20 and 21. Every girl who plays state cricket in India, starting from the Under-15 level, is logged on an Athlete Management System (AMS) that records her daily training, workload and sleep. It's exactly like what we did with the men. There is no differentiation, Datta says. Aarti's panel scouted domestic matches for roles, not runs and wickets. Let's not look at the scores let's look at the specific talent which we want. G Kamalini, spotted at Under-15 level, went through India Under-19 and the Women's Premier League (WPL) before coming into the Indian team. You have already 25 girls who are ready to play for India, says Aarti. Datta reckons the IPL took a decade to pay dividends for the mens team, while the WPL has just done that for the womens team in four seasons. He also credits the selection panels under Neetu and Amita Sharma for being in sync with the CoE in terms of rotating and selecting players for India A tours. These are the last five years where I am seeing coaches and selectors working in unison towards some goals. It's a lovely time for women's cricket and in the next two years, we will be ruling the world. That's what I want to see. Fielding and fitness were long India's excuses in not being able to defeat Australia often and preparation for that began two months ago at high intensity. Now, with that intent, everyone is putting hard yards off the field. Even on the last day of the last match, if I have to take a diving catch to win the match, I had an idea that it should be like this, said Tejal. The planning for fielding has changed too. After watching Australia, the coaches began training position-specific movements. Datta admits lapses remain, but believes they are ending, as training specialist fielders for specialist positions is the next project in India A setup. You will see these stopping now. We will take brilliant catches and you will see the results in a years time, as it has already started. Tejal goes back to February, when India A lost their opening Emerging T20 Asia Cup match to UAE. Desai came into the dressing room and said, It's okay, it's one bad day, now what next? India A won their next games and the title too. A system has been made where the player feels safe to execute plans, she says. To her, India A is the important in-between step between domestic cricket and international cricket, and those who move up carry, that sense of confidence. That we were in this situation before, we did well. Former India player Karuna Jain, who was in the India A coaching staff for 2025 ODI World Cup warm-up games, says the players trust Desai and learn something new every time he speaks, though his ideas have only started showing results on the field in the last 12-18 months. Karuna watched that patience work on Shafali Verma, who was initially left out of the ODI World Cup squad. She was a little disappointed in not making it to the team. But again, we spoke to her and she performed too, she says. Shafali was called up later in the tournament due to Pratika Rawals ankle injury and delivered an all-round performance as India won the final. She got the opportunity at the right time and grabbed it with two hands, added Karuna. Another example she gives is of leg-spin bowling all-rounder Prema Rawat, who went from India A squad in England to the T20 World Cup as a replacement for injured Shreyanka and did well in the Asia Cup-winning campaign. When Karuna played for India, three or four series a year were held, and a single failure could mean a wait for a year or two. In our time, if we had more series, then even we would have been aggressive, she says. Now, with a system in place, a dropped player knows another chance is coming. Currently, 120 women players are divided into four 25-member squads: main contracted, targeted, Under-23, and Under-19. Where the women's A team goes beyond the men's setup is developing a pool of female coaches. The Neetu-led committee insisted on a female head coach for the Under-19 World Cup, and Nooshin Al Khadeer took charge for two title wins. Nooshin, Vanitha and Sunetra Paranjpe hold CoE coaching contracts and building female coaches is a part of the plan via level 1, 2 and 3 exams and giving them opportunities. Around Datta and Desai, coaches have been rotated on India A tours to gain experience: bowling coach P Krishna Kumar and fielding coach Milap Mewada, as well as Nooshin, Karuna, Vanitha, Sunetra, Rumeli Dhar, Shrabani Debnath and Priyankka Acharya. When Desai was called to the coaching staff for India A mens red-ball games against Australia A in Puducherry, Sunetra stepped in for him in Mohali. Not everything has crossed over. Other boards are often reluctant to host India A women tours for financial reasons, and Aarti said India has offered to host them instead. Right now, T20 is the format that hasn't yielded desired results. That T20 format is something we are yet to crack. That's a puzzle we are trying to solve, Datta says. Against Australia A and England A, India A have won one of 12 T20s since 2024, though three of those defeats came by seven runs or fewer. Tejal still thinks about one T20 game against Australia A that got away, when her side needed 60 off 60 balls with nine wickets in hand and lost the plot. Maybe I could have finished the game, she says. Within a year, Datta expects separate womens squads for different formats, just like how it is for the mens. Though Datta is no longer in CoE, an emotional feeling still runs high in him over seeing India A women succeed. You can just hear my voice and understand the inner feeling. It's unbelievably gratifying and satisfying. That inner feeling of satisfaction is something that a coach keeps with himself or herself. Datta spent about 25 days with the India A group before the series against Australia A at the CoE and told Laxman that the next crop was ready to step up to the higher level. As per Datta, few more players can step up to India A - G Trisha, Player of the Series at the 2025 Under-19 World Cup, Soumya Tiwari, Triveni Vasistha, Henrietta Pereira, Nandana Sridharan, Happy Kumari and Shuchi Upadhayay. Our system is so good and so robust. Even if nothing is done, we will get 14 good players. Thats there 100 percent - but the question is, can we bring these 14 good players into one common vision? That was always our challenge. Now a system has been put in place. Just following and being within this, you would replicate and keep on going for five years time until and unless someone beats us into this process, which is again going to happen. So, once we have found this Midas touch, can we elongate this for 7-8 years? For that, whoever comes in women's cricket will have to come with a belief that this is a system that has worked. By bringing in a few India A players for the upcoming Zimbabwe series, the selectors have made a start. Whether the new call-ups get a proper run to establish themselves is the real test. Back in domestic cricket, the queue for India A spots is set to increase and Tejal knows the only way is upwards. So, once we have found this Midas touch, can we elongate this for 7-8 years? For that, whoever comes in women's cricket will have to come with a belief that this is a system that has worked. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
