TDP's Gajapathi Raju named Goa governor

In a significant move, former Union Minister and TDP leader Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju has been appointed as the Governor of Goa, marking the first time an NDA ally has secured a gubernatorial position. Kavinder Gupta becomes the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, while Ashim Kumar Ghosh is named the new Governor of Haryana.

Bengali-speaking people from Assam detained in Gurugram by Haryana police, claim residents

Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattareya urges BCs to unite and work towards achieving political power

Kavinder Gupta appointed as LG Ladakh

New Delhi, July 14: The President of India has accepted the resignation of Brig. (Dr.) B. D. Mishra (Retd.) as Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Ladakh. The President of India is also pleased to make the following appointments of Governor/Lieutenant Governor. Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh appointed as Governor of Haryana. Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju [] The post Kavinder Gupta appointed as LG Ladakh appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Haryanvi singer Rahul Fazilpuria narrowly escapes gunfire in Gurgaon: Report

A Haryanvi singer, reportedly Rahul Fazilpuria, narrowly escaped injury after unidentified individuals allegedly fired shots at him in Gurugram's Sector 71. Gurugram police are investigating the incident, which occurred on Southern Peripheral Road, though confirmation of firing is still pending. Fazilpuria, a former JJP candidate, had previously received Haryana Police security, which was withdrawn recently after reported threats.

Modi govt gives Governor post to ally TDP, names Gajapathi Raju as Goa Guv

In a notable move, the Modi government appointed TDP's Ashok Gajapathi Raju as Goa's Governor, while Kavinder Gupta became Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, deviating from convention. Veteran BJP leader Ashim Kr Ghosh is appointed as Governor of Haryana. These appointments reflect strategic political considerations and shifts in regional dynamics, particularly in Ladakh post-Article 370 abrogation.

Goa, Haryana and Ladakh get new Governors and Lt Governors respectively

More new appoints in Raj Bhavans of states and UTs may happen later as terms including of J&K LG Manoj Sinha is coming to an end next month

HSBTE Result 2025 OUT at hsbte.org.in; check steps to download and more

The State Board of Technical Education Haryana (SBTE) has announced the HSBTE Diploma Result 2025 for various diploma courses, excluding Pharmacy, conducted in May-June 2025. Students can check their results on hsbte.org.in by entering their roll number. The results mark a crucial milestone for technical students in Haryana. Pharmacy course results will be released separately.

TDP's Raju is new Goa guv, Gupta named Ladakh LG

Former Union Minister Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju appointed as the Governor of Goa, Kavinder Gupta named as the new Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, and Ashim Kumar Ghosh will be the new Governor of Haryana.

Veteran BJP leader from West Bengal Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh appointed as new Governor of Haryana

CHANDIGARH: The 81-year old Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh, a veteran BJP leader from West Bengal, has been appointed as the Governor of Haryana, over two decades after retreating from active politics. The name surprised many, even within his own party. Ghosh will take over as Governor from veteran BJP leader and former Minister of State for Labour and Employment Bandaru Dattatreya who had completed his tenure and might be absorbed in organisational role as per sources. A soft-spoken former professor at Shri Shikshayatan College in North Kolkata he joined the party in 1991 under the mentorship of senior leader Prabhakar Tiwari, and that very year contested the Kasipur Assembly seat but he lost. In 1996, he was appointed as the state secretary of the saffron party and within two years he was elevated to post of vice-president of the state unit. Then, in 1999, he was appointed the West Bengal BJP president after Union Minister Tapan Sikdar relinquished the post of state president and remained on the post till 2002. In the elections held in 2000, Ghosh narrowly defeated veteran leader Sukumar Bandyopadhyay by just 34 votes. During his tenure as state unit president, the saffron party consolidated in West Bengal. While the party did not emerge as a dominant force during that time, Ghosh laid the groundwork by making the party's organisational structure and building cadre, said sources. Sources said that when his term as state president of the party ended, he gradually withdrew from active politics. For a brief period he was in the national-level BJP committee. But in last few months he had been attending party events, around the time Samik Bhattacharya was appointed as the state party president. During the second stint of Rahul Sinha was Bengal BJP chief, Ghosh began attending party events again.

Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra Begins In Haryana's Nuh Amid Heightened Security

The Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra began peacefully in Nuh amid tight security after a mazar was vandalised in Tauru. Seers from UP and Rajasthan also participated in the procession

Professor Ashim Kumar Ghosh appointed Governor of Haryana

Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh joined the BJP in 1991 and was appointed as the West Bengal BJP president from 19992002

'Citizens must know the value of free speech': SC to Centre, states on regulating expression

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said citizens must know the value of freedom of speech and expression and observe self regulation as it mulled guidelines to regulate offensive posts on social media. A bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan was hearing a plea of one Wazahat Khan booked in FIRs in several states, including West Bengal, for his objectionable posts on X against a Hindu deity. On June 23, the top court granted him interim protection from coercive action till July 14. Khan had filed a complaint against another social media influencer Sharmistha Panoli for allegedly making communal remarks in a video. Offensive comments should not be made in response to similar posts, his lawyer said in court. The citizens must know the value of the fundamental right of freedom of speech and expression. The State can step in case of violations Nobody wants the State to step in (sic), Justice Nagarathna said. The judge continued, All this divisive tendency on social media has to be curbed. The bench clarified it did not mean censorship. There should be fraternity among citizens, the bench said, as it considered framing guidelines on freedom of speech and expression for citizens. The bench underlined the reasonable restrictions under Article 19 (2) of the Constitution on freedom of speech and expression, saying they had ightly been placed. The bench, in the meantime, extended the interim protection from arrest to Khan till the next hearing in the case and asked the counsel to assist it in dealing with the larger issue of self regulation of freedom of speech and expression of citizens. Khan was arrested by Kolkata Police on June 9. He moved the apex court alleging that FIRs and complaints have been lodged against him in several states, including Assam, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Haryana, for certain old tweets made by him. The FIRs were in retaliation to a complaint filed by him against Panoli, who was arrested and later released on bail, he argued. I have deleted all of them and apologised, his counsel said, submitting Khan was perhaps eaping what he has sown. His counsel argued that the first FIR, according to the petitioner, was dated June 2.

Former J&K DyCM Kavinder Gupta appointed L-G of Ladakh UT

SRINAGAR: Senior Jammu and Kashmir BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of erstwhile J&K state Kavinder Gupta was on Monday appointed as Lt Governor of Ladakh Union Territory by the President of India. His appointment came after the president accepted the resignation of Brig (Retd) Dr B D Mishra as Lt Governor of Ladakh. Gupta, a veteran political figure in Jammu and Kashmir, has served as Deputy Chief Minister of PDP-BJP coalition government in 2018. He has also served as Speaker of J&K Legislative Assembly and Mayor of Jammu. Gupta is the first political leader from J&K to hold post of Lt Governor of Ladakh UT, which was carved out after abrogation of Article 370 and downgranding and bifurcation of erstwhile J&K state into two Union Territories --- Jammu and Kashmir (with legislature) and Ladakh (without legislature) on August 5, 2019. The appointment of Gupta as Ladakh UT Lt Governor has come after he was last year denied a mandate by the party to contest the Assembly elections in J&K Union Territory. J&K BJP leaders have felicitated Gupta on being appointed as Lt Governor of Ladakh UT. BJP J&K Spokesman Altaf Thakur, while felicitating Gupta said, he has vast experience and his unwavering commitment to public service will surely prove beneficial for the development and progress of the Union Territory. Guptas appointment has come ahead of the next round of talks between MHA and Ladakh leaders. The leaders of Ladakh are demanding 6th Schedule status, statehood with legislature and separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil districts of Ladakh UT. The MHA introduced domicile law for Ladakh with a cap of 15 years from 2019. Besides appointing Gupta as Lt Governor of Ladakh UT, President on Monday also appointed Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh as Governor of Haryana and Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju as Governor of Goa. According to Rashtrapati Bhavan communiqu, the appointments will take effect from the dates the new appointees assume charge of their respective offices. Sources said that the Modi government is likely to make some new appointments in coming days also where the incumbent governors have completed four to five years. Many in the government believe that with these appointments, the Centre aims to implement its evolving strategy in reinforcing administrative stability and regional governance by infusing a blend of political experience and academic depth.

President appoints Governors for Haryana, Goa and a Lt. Governor for Ladakh

The statement added that the above appointments will take from the dates they will assume charge.

Senior BJP Leader Kavinder Gupta Appointed Lieutenant Governor Of Ladakh

New Delhi, July 14: Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Kavinder Gupta, has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. His appointment followed the resignation of Brigadier (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.), which has been accepted by the President of India. Alongside Gupta, the President has appointed Professor Ashim Kumar Ghosh as Governor of Haryana and Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju as Governor of Goa. The post Senior BJP Leader Kavinder Gupta Appointed Lieutenant Governor Of Ladakh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Shrine vandalised ahead of Braj Mandal Yatra in Haryana's Nuh; security tightened

In Haryanas Nuh district, a shrine in Tawadu town was reportedly vandalised late Sunday night, hours before the start of the Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra. The incident took place around 1:30 am and was discovered by caretakers at 5 am on Monday.

President Murmu appoints new governors for Haryana, Goa; Kavinder Gupta named LG of Ladakh

Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, has made key appointments. Ashim Kumar Ghosh is the new Governor of Haryana. Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju will serve as the Governor of Goa. Kavinder Gupta has been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. The President accepted the resignation of BD Mishra from his role as Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.

Supreme Court admits secretly-recorded telephonic conversation as evidence in matrimonial case

The Supreme Court on Monday held that a telephonic conversation recorded secretly without the knowledge of the spouse was admissible as evidence in matrimonial proceedings. The Bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma set aside a Punjab & Haryana High Court verdict, which held that recording a wifes telephonic conversation without her [] The post Supreme Court admits secretly-recorded telephonic conversation as evidence in matrimonial case appeared first on India Legal .

Mazar in Haryanas Nuh damaged ahead of jalabhishek yatra

After the incident, a large number of police personnel have been deployed at the mazar in Tauru's Sainipura mohalla

HSBTE Result 2025 Out at hsbte.org.in Direct Link to Download Result

HSBTE Result 2025: State Board of Technical Education, Haryana Result 2025 has been released on hsbte.org.in. Here is the direct Link to check your Diploma Courses Results Online.

'Admissible As Evidence': SC Sets Aside Ruling On Secretly Recorded Conversation Of Spouse

The Supreme Court on Monday overturned a Punjab and Haryana High Court order that termed recording a wife's phone calls without her consent a violation of privacy.

Delhi rains to continue on Monday as IMD predicts showers for NCR until July 18

Delhi-NCR experiences rain after persistent showers. The India Meteorological Department forecasts rainfall until July 18. Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 38.4 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Cloudy skies, light rain, thunderstorms are expected. Daytime temperatures will range between 33 and 35 degrees Celsius. A cyclonic circulation over northern Haryana causes the rainfall.

DU dreams hit digital barriers in Haryana villages

While DU says the online process has led to greater diversity, it has also acknowledged challenges

Mobile Internet services suspended in Haryanas Nuh for 24 hours ahead of Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra

To prevent any untoward incidents, the district administration has banned carrying of any weapons, including licensed weapons, firearms, swords, sticks, tridents, rods, knives and chains

Haryana sends panel of HCS officers to Chandigarh

Haryana urban local bodies increase financial powers of municipal commissioners and officers

Panipat gang rape: Haryana GRP arrest 3rd accused

Haryana govt orders suspension of mobile internet, ban on non-veg ahead of Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra

CHANDIGARH: The Haryana Government ordered suspension of mobile internet and the bulk SMS services in Nuh district for 24 hours and a complete ban on the sale of non-vegetarian food ahead of the Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra on Monday, The orders have been issued by the Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Haryana. The internet services will be suspended for twenty hours from 9 pm on July 13 till 9 pm on July 14. The SMS facility related to baking and mobile recharge will continue as before. As per orders issued by the district administration, a complete ban has been imposed on the sale, display, and public handling of meat, fish, or any kind of non-vegetarian food items along the yatra route from Nalhad Mahadev Temple to Jhir Keshwar Mahadev Temple (Ferozepur Jhirka) and up to Singar Temple (Singar). A ban has also been ordered in the areas surrounding these three religious sites. This restriction will be effective only on July 14. All concerned shopkeepers, vendors, and food establishments are directed to strictly comply with this order. Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena said the district administration has held meetings with the organising committee, the district-level peace committee, trade associations, and prominent individuals to communicate all arrangements and contingencies for the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra. He said that, to ensure smooth conduct and law and order during the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra on July 14, major traffic changes are expected in several parts of the Nuh district. All the schools in the district will be closed as a precautionary measure. In the interest of student safety and convenience, all government and private schools in the Nuh district will remain closed on Monday, July 14. The District Education Officer has been directed to ensure compliance with the orders, he said. Meena informed that 24 Duty Magistrates have been appointed at various locations, with 12 kept in reserve. Along with each DSP, one Duty Magistrate has been deployed. The heavy vehicles coming from Alwar (Rajasthan), Gurugram, Delhi, Tawadu, and Hodal will be rerouted on July 14. One duty magistrate has been appointed at each of the district's 14 police stations, two at each of the three temples, three with the yatra procession, one at every toll plaza and five magistrates have been kept in reserve. A ban has been imposed on the use of drones, microlights, aircraft, gliders, power gliders, hot air balloons, kite flying, Chinese microlights, and fireworks on July 13 and 14. He further said that orders have been issued to prohibit the open sale of petrol and diesel during the yatra throughout the district. Superintendent of Police Rajesh Kumar said that 22 units of police and paramilitary forces have been deployed in the district for the Yatra, which include mounted police, dog squads, and bomb squads. Night-vision drones will be used for nighttime surveillance. Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi, who was also accused in the 2023 Nuh violence, has been denied permission and his social media accounts have been suspended. On July 31, 2023, two home guards were killed, and at least 15 others including several policemen, were injured as a mob in Nuh tried to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession, pelting stones and setting cars on fire. The BJP government in the state then led by Manohar Khattar, had drawn sharp criticism from the opposition parties over the violence.

July 14 School Holiday: Schools shut in these districts due to Sawan Somwar and Kanwar Yatra

In anticipation of the Kanwar Yatra, Varanasi, Budaun in Uttar Pradesh, and Nuh in Haryana have declared school holidays. The closures, effective on Mondays during Sawan, aim to ensure student safety amidst heavy traffic and large religious gatherings. Local authorities are prioritizing public safety and order during this significant annual pilgrimage.

'Law and order concerns': Internet, SMS services suspended in Haryana's Nuh for 24 hours; authorities cite risk of misinformation, unrest

Haryana: Internet, SMS services suspended in Nuh for 24 hours due to...; banking services continue

Internet and SMS services have been suspended in Nuh, Haryana for 24 hours, with banking and recharge SMS still active.

Mahavir Singh Phogat condemns killing of tennis player Radhika Yadav

The 25-year-old Indian tennis player Radhika Yadav was allegedly shot dead by her father following a disagreement regarding her tennis academy in Sector 57, Gurugram, Haryana

Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma Inspects Yamuna On Boat, Collects Water Sample For Testing

Delhi Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma took to the waters of the Yamuna on Saturday morning, conducting a boat survey at Palla, where the river enters Delhi from Haryana.

Jaideep says he had 40 rotis, 1.5litre milk, but never gained weight

Jaideep Ahlawat, known for his diverse roles, recently shared insights into his food habits and weight management. Growing up in rural Haryana, he maintained a healthy weight despite consuming large quantities of food due to an active lifestyle.

23-year-old man commits suicide in Haryana`s Faridabad: Police

They also found a pistol from the spot. On checking the deceased`s mobile phone, they found the video that was shot before he committed suicide

Haryana vigilance arrests top revenue officer in Aravali illegal mining scam

Gurgaon: This Disneyland will certainly be immersive

Gurgaon's infrastructure woes, exposed by routine rains, contrast sharply with Haryana's ambitious plan to build a Disneyland-style park in Manesar. It's about the feasibility of such a project with Manesar's inadequate infrastructure, including waste management issues and unreliable basic services. The vision of a pristine theme park clashes with the reality of daily life in the region.

Yamunanagar faces pollution crisis: 8 formaldehyde plants under scrutiny of pollution board

Yamunanagar's formaldehyde manufacturing units face potential closure after failing to meet environmental standards, raising concerns for the local plywood industry. The Haryana State Pollution Control Board is scrutinizing responses from eight units operating without mandatory clearances, threatening the supply of essential resin. Shutdowns could impact over 160 plywood units, while health officials warn of formaldehyde's cancer-causing properties.

Railway employee among two held in gang-rape case in Haryana

CHANDIGARH: Two men, including a railway employee, have been arrested for the alleged gang-rape of a 35-year-old woman from Haryana's Panipat in an empty coach of a stationary train, a GRP officer said on Saturday. The accused have been identified as Bhajan, a railway technician at the Kurukshetra station, and Shivam from Kurukshetra. Three theft cases are lodged against Shivam. The Government Railway Police (GRP) officer said the victim was allegedly raped by the two accused at the Kurukshetra railway station - a fact that came to the fore following an investigation. Earlier, it was stated that the crime was committed at the Panipat railway station. Panipat GRP Station House Officer (SHO) Rajesh Kumar said police have made a breakthrough in the case with the arrest of the two men. He added that the accused will be questioned to find out if more people were involved in the case. The officer said a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to crack the case. He said police arrested the accused after going through CCTV footage collected from highways and cities from Sonipat to Kurukshetra. According to a police complaint submitted by the victim's husband, the woman had gone missing after she left her Panipat home on June 24. The missing complaint was filed on June 26. The victim lost a leg when a train went over her after she was allegedly raped and is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Rohtak. Police had earlier said the woman told them she was sitting at a nearby railway station on the night of June 24 when a man, claiming to have been sent by her husband, approached her. She had said the man took her to an empty coach of a stationary train and raped her. Later, two other men joined him and they too raped her, Shri Niwas, the SHO of the Quilla police station, had said earlier. The Quilla police station filed a Zero FIR in connection with the incident and subsequently, forwarded it to the Panipat GRP for further action.

VinFast India and BatX Energies Forge Landmark Deal for EV Battery Recycling and Repurposing

Gurugram, Haryana, India | 12thJuly 2025: VinFast Auto India, the subsidiary of global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, has entered into a strategic agreement with BatX Energies, a leading Indian clean-tech company specializing in battery recycling, rare metal recovery and end-of-life battery repurposing. This partnership lays the foundation for an integrated battery value chain in India, [] The post VinFast India and BatX Energies Forge Landmark Deal for EV Battery Recycling and Repurposing appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

From Biryani to Bootlegging: How gig workers fuel Delhis booze racket

Delhi grapples with a surge in illegal liquor smuggling. Bootleggers are using delivery workers to transport alcohol. Police surveillance has led to arrests of individuals like Dashrath Kumar and Khurshid. Excise Act cases have dramatically increased in 2025. Most liquor flows from Haryana through various border points. Authorities are using technology and decoys to combat this growing network.

Haryanavi Bol: Man Confronts Marathi Worker, But The Ending Surprises All

A viral video from Haryana shows a man confronting a Marathi worker over language, only to end with a surprising and heartwarming message promoting unity and acceptance, sparking both praise and skepticism online.

Indias oldest water tribunal gets yet another extension after 39 years of unresolved dispute

The Ravi and Beas Waters Tribunal, formed in 1986 to resolve water-sharing disputes between Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, has received another one-year extension. Despite submitting a report in 1987, a final resolution remains elusive due to states seeking clarifications. The tribunal's outcome is crucial for resolving the Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal dispute.

Haryana HTET Exam Date 2025 Announced at bseh.org.in Exam details here

The Haryana has announced the Exam Date 2025 for the post of Teacher Eligibility Test. Candidates can access the examination Date Sheet or timetable for HTET 2025 on the official website, bseh.org.in.

AMIT SHAH INTERVIEW | 'Elections in Bihar, Bengal and TN will go our way; good prospects in Kerala too'

NEW DELHI: From global to national and regional, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says the Modi government has changed things for the better across the gamut. In a freewheeling interview with TNIE Editor Santwana Bhattacharya, Chief of National Bureau Jayanth Jacob, and Senior Assistant Editor Rajesh Kumar Thakur , Shah addresses a range of issuesseveral directly relevant to the South. Crucially, he seeks to dispel all fears regarding funds devolution and delimitation, while being caustic on all political topics. Excerpts: Q: The Modi government has completed 11 years. What would you say are its three most impactful reforms? In the decade before 2014, doubts about Indias future were common among different groupsjournalists, the science community, students, farmers, business groups. The sense of uncertainty was immense. Not only within India: the entire global perception was that India had no bright future. People often asked me what Narendra Modi faced as his biggest challenges as PM. Was it internal security, or corruption, or a broken administrative system? I believe it was the task of restoring faith in Indias future. When we look back, I believe Modiji, as a leader and PM, along with the people of the country, worked hard to ensure the world looks up to India again. Today, 140 crore people believe India can become a fully developed nation by 2047. The world considers India the fastest-growing economy and acknowledges the role New Delhi plays as a global solution-maker. I think this is the most defining change in the last 11 years. Sectorally too, we see great change. Critics talk only about isolated aspects. But do a comprehensive analysisis there any area that has not seen improvement? Be it foodgrain production, advances in space, industrial growth, internal security, diplomacy, cutting corruption If we see it as a whole, we can see the difference. Q: On national challenges, China makes massive investments in education and health. Education is nearly free there. Millions of students enter research every year. Theyre competing with the US on AI and cutting-edge tech. Is our education spend anywhere close? The world is seeing the effects of development that has been going on in China for 50 years. We started only in 2014. Actually, Rahul Gandhi should be asked this question. What has the Congress done all these years? If it had started working with a holistic approach back then, all this work would not have piled up. Q: Income disparities are still painfully high in India. Were not even a fully middle-income country. Let me give you some numbers to dispel the idea that we are caught in a low-income trap. The health budget was around Rs 37,000 crore in 2014. Now its around Rs 1 lakh crore. The farm budget was about Rs 22,000 crore, its Rs 1.37 lakh crore today. Infrastructure? Up from Rs 2 lakh crore to Rs 11.21 lakh crore. Over 10 years, we have provided 60 crore poor people with housing, cooking gas, electricity, drinking water, 5 kg of free rations, free medical care up to Rs 5 lakh. Thats around 14 crore families lifted out of basic hardships, something no government could do in 75 years. We didnt look at things in isolation. Take our integrated approach to a sector like health. When we said we would build toilets under Swachh Bharat, people thought it was just a slogan. But it was directly linked to health. Then Nal Se Jal. No one realises that addresses the problem of fluoride-contaminated water for every household. We brought a scheme for affordable medicines. Whether cancer, blood pressure or diabetes, medicines are now available at 20 per cent of their original cost. We made vaccinations for kids free. Weve redesigned the malnutrition programme. From anganwadi to Class 9, the child is tracked and supported. We stopped 13 crore firewood-based cooking systems to improve womens health. For years, only slogans were raised based on ideology. But what did they do? Just got articles published in English? Q: Why are we still fighting over language and medium of education? Theres no fight as far as we are concerned. We have a firm policy: India should be run in Indian languages. The fight is in the minds of those who still believe the country should run on foreign languages. You just gave the example of China. Learn from them. Learn from Russia. Japan too. Germany as well. And France. We respect all Indian languages. We believe the South should be run in its own languages. Two states should run in Telugu. Tamil Nadu should function in Tamil. Kerala should function in Malayalam. Hindis standing is not the same there. Q: What about Hindi? Our leaning is towards all Indian languages. We conducted CAPF constable GD exam in 13 languages. JEE, NEET, UGC are conducted in 12 languages. NEP provides for imparting primary, technical and medical education in regional languages. Stalin should tell people in TN what he has done. Q: The two Thackeray cousins have come together on language. Thats not the only reason. Both have come under two digits, thats the real issue. Q: You are tying up with the AIADMK in Tamil Nadu. Hows the language issue going there? When I say Indian languages, Tamil is included. I have this to say to Stalin. Teach medicine in Tamil. Why dont you? Teach engineering in Tamil. Why dont you do it? If Tamil Nadus stand is that it opposes teaching in Tamil, then I have a problem. Q: What do you feel about the AIADMK-BJPs prospects? We will win by a landslide. Q: Your political acumen and strategy does it depend on that or on what happens on the ground? I am talking about the mood of the population. The people of Tamil Nadu are fed up with corruption, deteriorating law and order, nepotism and family feuds. Q: If you win, will you join the government? Yes. Q: Is there a possibility that Vijay will join you, or PMK and smaller parties? Otherwise, it will be a multi-cornered contest. We cant say that now. We will make efforts to bring parties on to a single platform. Q: Whats the biggest issue in Tamil Nadu? Rampant corruption under the DMK. Its a very long listamounting to thousands of crores. The liquor scam worth Rs 39,775 crore involved irregularities in FL2 licences, bar tenders, overcharging, illegal sales, and bottle procurement fraud. The sand mining scam of Rs 5,800 crore: 105 hectares were exploited instead of the permitted 4.9 hectares, a 30-fold over-extraction. In the energy scam, Rs 4,400 crore was misused through contracts awarded by DMK. The ELCOT scam involved Rs 3,000 crore where public company shares were transferred to a private firm. The transport department scam of Rs 2,000 crore revolved around fake tape fitment certificates. The Rs 600-crore TNMSC scam involved contracts given through fake letterheads, companies, addresses. Rs 450 crore was misused by procuring womens nutrition kits at 45 times the actual price, favouring a private company. The free dhoti scam of Rs 60 crore involved irregularities during Pongal. The cash-for-jobs scam saw lakhs taken from individuals. In the MGNREGA scam, Rs 41,503 was misappropriated per beneficiary. Then there's the groupism in that party. The power centre is outside the state secretariat. The DMK cadre is also confused about whether to follow Sabareesan or the son or Kanimozhi or someone else. That's why DMK is trying to create issues out of nothing. Q: But how do you address the concerns the South is raising, particularly TNsay, about fund allocation following tax devolution changes under GST and the 15th Finance Commission? These are white lies the INDIA bloc has manufactured in order to cover up its mishandling of funds. The Modi government follows a holistic model of development, not a lopsided one. Funds to the South have increased substantially, contrary to the charges. The total allotment to the five states under tax devolution during the Modi government has gone up to Rs 10,96,754 crore from Rs 3,55,466 crore, a 209 per cent increase. Grants-in-aid now stand at Rs 9,38,518 croreit was Rs 2,18,053 crore during the UPA. Thats a 330 per cent rise. Tamil Nadu saw a 207 per cent growth in tax devolutionfrom Rs 94,977 crore to Rs 2.92 lakh crore. And grants-in-aid increased by 342 per centfrom Rs 57,924 crore to Rs 2.55 lakh crore. Q: And delimitation? The fears are real. I have said categorically that we are going to address any concerns the southern states may have. There will be no injustice. The Delimitation Commission Act is yet to come. Then why are they talking about it? It is because elections are coming in Tamil Nadu. Its political. Before becoming an Act, discussions will happen in Parliament. Q: Can the BJP sustain its momentum from Haryana and Maharashtra through upcoming elections in Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal? We have good prospects everywhere. Well repeat our win in Assam as well. I havent visited Bengal recently, but theres a lot of anti-incumbency against Mamata ji. We are the only party well placed to inherit its benefits. We went up from just three seats to 77. Anyone who understands mathematics can see the trend. The Left, after ruling for 34 years, has been reduced to zero. The Congress, which governed for 30 years, also has a zero. Q: What about Bihar? We feel good about Bihar. Theres no major problem. The NDA will win for sure. Q: The Special Intensive Revision is being carried out too close to the election. There are a large number of vulnerable voters who dont have documents. Even EBC voters. Some of your own leaders are concerned, so are your allies. I believe that if anyone has any concerns about the process, he/she should approach the Election Commission. Not with presumptions, but with examples of the outcomes of the process. Roll revision is not happening for the first time. It happened in 1991 too. Also, its not being done only in Bihar. I think it will be done across India. Anyway, the matter is before the Supreme Court. Q: The Opposition is calling it a shadow CAA-NRC. They oppose everything the EC does. They need to justify their poll defeats, so they present fake narratives, like saying we lost because of EVMs. They seem to have no problem with the same EVMs in Tamil Nadu. They take oath after the same EVM gives them victory. They take oath in Telangana. However, in Maharashtra, they say EVM is faulty. Q: Mamata Banerjee alleges Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is targeting Bengalis, especially Bengali Rajbanshis, with roll revision. Do you not know Mamata Banerjee? Once, during a routine military exercise, she claimed the Centre had sent troops to her secretariat. How can you take what she says seriously? Q: You have a new state president in Kerala. What do you foresee there? It will definitely make a difference. He will bring fresh energy. I will be going to Kerala soon. Q: When will the BJP national presidents election be held? Its been delayed quite a bit. It will happen very soon. Nothing has been decided yet, no names have been considered, but it will be finalised very soon. Q: Are there differences between RSS and BJP? No. These are imaginary stories of journalists. Q: They say your government started caste census under pressure. Does that deserve a serious response? If the government does what the people demand, can you deny it credit? Q: Will it be a socio-economic survey or strictly a caste survey? It will be a census that includes questions about caste. Q: So, a socio-economic caste census? No, a caste census. Socio-economic questions are a separate part of the general census. Q: The Opposition talks about the Telangana model. What they are doing in Telangana is a survey. We are doing a census. There is a difference. In Karnataka, they tried, but had to scrap it. Q: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been implemented. How do you see its effect? The three new criminal laws are the biggest legal reforms in independent India. You can see qualitative and quantitative changes in the justice delivery process. Once these laws are fully in force, every victim will get justice within three years up to the Supreme Court. Q: You have said Naxalism would be eliminated by 2026. What strategies did you adopt? I believe the Naxal movement will be nearly eliminated before 2026. We abandoned the defensive strategy of previous governments. We filled the security vacuum in core Naxal areas while pushing forward development. We disrupted their supply chains, cut off access to funds, food, medicines, weapons, while presenting a well-structured surrender policy alongside. As a result, violent incidents of Naxalism have come down by 52 per centfrom 16,463 in 200414 to 7,856. Deaths have come down for security forces by 71 per cent, and for civilians by 68 per cent. Q: What about Manipur? There is no violence in Manipur at the moment, but the trust between the two communities has been deeply broken. Many NGOs, the government, and RSS are playing the role of a bridge between them. Q: On another front, cybercrime is rising dangerously. Modi jis vision is to build a cybersecure Bharat. Our agencies have developed an application to identify mule accounts instantly. They have been equipped with and trained in every new technology to stay ahead of cybercriminals. We launched helpline no. 1930. It handles over 60,000 calls a day. So far, over Rs 4,725 crore has been returned to nearly 14.5 lakh victims. Our Cyber Crime Portal has registered over 65 lakh unique complaints and helped file 1.5 lakh FIRs. Q: India has seen significant drug seizures of late. Are there any targeted plans to fully eliminate drug trafficking in states like Punjab? We have adopted a whole-of-government approach to eliminate the scourge not only from Punjab, but from the entire nation. In 2019, the MHA introduced a four-tier mechanism. Between 2004 and 2014, only 25 lakh kilograms of drugs worth Rs 40,000 crore were seized. Between 2014 and 2025, over 1 crore kg valued at Rs 1,50,000 crore was confiscated. As many as 41 illegal synthetic drug labs have been dismantled. Crimes of all sorts have now become borderless. As much as 6070% of drugs are carried through maritime routes. We have created a dedicated task force to counter trafficking via sea routes. Q: Is Operation Sindoor on pause or is it a ceasefire? The prime minister has said Operation Sindoor is ongoing. Q: Has it lowered the threshold for military action? No. They attacked innocent tourists. We punished the perpetrators by attacking terrorists. Pakistan considered that as an attack on itself. Their army officials attended the funerals. We had not fired even a single bullet at the Pakistan army or civilians. But they retaliated, and we attacked their air defence system. Then they said lets stop. We agreed. Q: What if theres another terror attack? Decisions will be taken as per the gravity and sensitivity of the situation. During our time, three major incidents occurredin Uri, Pulwama, and Pahalgam. We responded befittingly. Q: Did the international response meet your expectations? Or was it a little muted? We cannot work assuming what the international community would think. When our people or our borders are attacked, we have the right to self-defence. Every country does. Pakistan got exposed on the world stage. Q: How much concern is there about the Trump tariffs and their impact? We have made it very clear that no discussion will take place at the cost of Indias interests. If anything disturbs Indias interests, it wont be entertained. Q: You just laid the foundation stone for a Cooperative University. Whats the idea behind it? The cooperative sector is not symmetrical. In some states, it functions very well. In others, it has almost collapsed. When Modi ji established the Ministry of Cooperation, we studied the reasons behind the imbalance. We found several factors: outdated laws, corruption, no reform, no elections on time. So we created a strong legal framework, which most states have now adopted. Then we built a national database, identified the vacuums, and are working to fill those. However, we also noticed a third critical gapa lack of knowledge about cooperatives among professionals. An accountant working in a cooperative society or bank may know accounting, not the ethos or working of cooperatives. Similarly, a dairy engineer knows engineering but lacks this knowledge. The university will formalise that knowledge base.

PMLA case: SC refuses to extend medical bail of former Haryana Congress MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker

The Supreme Court has ordered former Haryana Congress MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker to return to jail on Saturday, following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a 1,500 crore money laundering case. The court declined to extend his interim medical bail, which had been granted by the Punjab and Haryana High Court for surgery.

On Gurugram Waterlogging, Haryana Minister Points To Ex-Governments

Blaming previous governments for the severe waterlogging issue in Gurugram, Haryana Minister Anil Vij on Friday said that people are facing troubles because the opposition parties did not do proper planning of the town.

Delhi government plans to double its sewage treatment capacity to revive Yamuna River

The Delhi government is aggressively tackling Yamuna River pollution by aiming to nearly double sewage treatment capacity to 1,250 MGD by June 2027. This initiative involves upgrading existing STPs, constructing new facilities, and installing decentralized plants. The government will also collaborate with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to reduce pollution from the Najafgarh drain, allocating significant funds for repairs and modernization.

Two quakes in two days rattle Delhi, Haryana

An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck near Jhajjar in Haryana, sending tremors across parts of Delhi-NCR for the second consecutive day, raising concerns among residents.

4 Minors Detained For Stabbing Haryana School Principal To Death

The four students who allegedly murdered their school principal in Haryana's Hisar have been detained, said the police on Friday.

Radhika Yadav Killing: Autopsy report contradicts father's claim, says she died due to...

Radhika Yadav, a national level tennis player from Haryana, was allegedly shot dead by her own father, Deepak Yadav on Thursday morning, i.e., July 10.

Tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, second quake to hit region in two days

An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 shook parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday evening, according to initial reports. The tremors were felt around 7:49 pm and the epicentre of the earthquake was at Jhajjar in Haryana. This was the second earthquake that hit the National Capital Region (NCR) in two days. An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck near Jhajjar on Thursday morning. Further details are awaited.

Earthquake Tremors Jolt Delhi-NCR, Second Time In Two Days: Dos And Donts You Must Follow To Stay Safe

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck Haryana's Jhajjar at 7.49 pm on Friday, with tremors being felt in neighbouring Delhi-NCR region.

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake hits Delhi-NCR, tremors felt in Haryana

This was the second earthquake that hit the National Capital Region in two days

Punjab CM Mann at it again, targets Modi in state assembly after MEA terms his comments 'irresponsible'

CHANDIGARH: A day after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) disapproved the remarks of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Prime Minister Narendra Modis foreign visit terming them ``irresponsible, Mann on Friday repeated the comments on the floor of the state assembly. Participating in the debate on the floor of Punjab Vidhan Sabha on the resolution to oppose deployment of CISF on Bhakra and Nangal dams, which was unanimously passed by the House, Mann said the Ministry of External Affairs has issued a statement, when he as a citizen, questioned the foreign policy of the BJP-led central government. Mann said that if Modi can end the war between Ukraine and Russia, as propagated by (their media), then what stops him from ensuring a truce between Punjab and Haryana. He said that both these states are like brothers and contribute more than 70 per cent in the national food pool but there are forces always keen to ensure that both the states fight with each other on the issues like water despite the fact that both the states have several things in common. Mann said that PM Modi is keen to become world leader but is least bothered about the affairs of the state due to which the fundamental issues of the citizens have been ignored. He said that sorry state of affairs persists in the country as film made before the Pahalgam attack cannot be released in India but the PM can go to Pakistan anytime to have Biryani by landing there. They (Centre) should not play games with us, he said and even referred to the online crusade against the film by Diljit Dosanjh which has a Pakistani actress. He said that while the PM finds time to tour foreign countries, he fails to address the concerns of 140 crore Indians and neglects the nation's pressing issues. Talking to the media outside the House while replying to a query, Mann said that being the Chief Minister of the state he has every right to question the foreign policy of the country. He said that he will repeatedly ask the question on the foreign visits of Modi as it is a fact that Adani's business expands after the visit of Modi in any country. He said that the Modi and company dont admit that they facilitate Adani in setting up their ventures abroad adding that during the India Pakistan war none of the countries across the globe supported the country, so what is the use of such visits. Mann also said that notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi would be brought back to serve time in a Punjab jail. We are looking at legal options to get him back to a state jail. That is the only way to deal with him and his gang, which operates from Sabarmati Jail in Gujarat, he after the sitting of the assembly. Mann further said that the dreaded gangsters are patronised by the BJP-led centre, who are lodged in the jails at Gujarat. He said that strict action will be taken against those involved in organized crime and drugs adding that no leniency will be showed against them. He alleged that if the Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who was ousted from Gujarat, has a criminal record what else can be expected from such governments. Reacting to the comments on CM Mann, Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar strongly condemned the remarks made by Mann against the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, stating that Mann has forgotten all sense of decorum. He remarked that the arrogance of power has gone to the Chief Ministers head, and his language is tarnishing the dignity of the Chief Ministers office. Jakhar wrote on X, `` Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ji, who knows better than you that when a persons shadow grows larger than their stature, it means the sun is about to set, and when someones tongue outgrows their worth, it signifies the beginning of their downfall. Jakhar reminded Mann that when he was a Lok Sabha MP, fellow MPs had complained to the Speaker about the smell of alcohol on him, but today, his language reeks of arrogance. Jakhar emphasized that Punjab is a sacred land with a tradition of respectful discourse, which the Chief Minister has disregarded. He urged Mann to apologize for his inappropriate language.

Tremors Felt Again As Second Earthquake Jolts Delhi-NCR In 48 Hours

Delhi NCR Earthquake: The quake, which was of 3.7 magnitude on the Richter scale, hit Jhajjar in Haryana. The earthquake struck at a depth of 10 km at 7.49 pm.

Earthquake Tremors Felt In Delhi, Second Time This Week

Tremors were felt in Delhi after an earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck in Haryana's Jhajjar Friday evening.

3.7 magnitude earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

Delhi-NCR experienced earthquake tremors on Friday evening. The quake's magnitude was 3.7. Jhajjar, Haryana, was the epicenter. A similar quake struck the region the previous day. Earlier this year, Delhi-NCR felt tremors in February. Delhi falls under Seismic Zone IV. The region is vulnerable due to its proximity to active fault lines.

Yamuna rejuvenation gets big new push with Home ministry's fresh directives

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting addressing the Yamuna River's pollution crisis, emphasizing collaborative strategies among Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Key initiatives include boosting STP capacity to 1500 MGD by 2028, regulating industrial discharge, and managing dairy waste.

Massive security, hi-tech surveillance guards Kanwar Yatra

LUCKNOW: To ensure the security of Kanwariyas and the smooth conduct of Kanwar Yatra, the UP government has deployed cutting-edge anti-drone and tethered drone technologies along the route. These advanced surveillance systems, previously used during the Ram Mandir inauguration and Mahakumbh 2025, are now enhancing real-time monitoring and threat detection. A state-of-the-art control room, set up on the Mahakumbh model, has been established with round-the-clock real-time monitoring amenities. Elite security forces, including ATS, RAF, and QRT, have been deployed at ground level along the entire Yatra route to ensure maximum vigilance. Technology is being leveraged at every level to ensure the comfort, safety, and smooth experience for the devotees. CM Yogi personally reviewed all preparations and issued instructions to ensure flawless arrangements for security, healthcare, sanitation, drinking water, and traffic management. Drawing inspiration from the Mahakumbh security model, similar protocols have been implemented across the Kanwar Yatra corridors. In a major technological push, 29,454 CCTV cameras have been installed along key Kanwar routes and major congregation points. Additionally, 395 high-tech drones, including anti-drones and tethered drones, are transmitting real-time video feeds directly to the DGP headquarters in the State capital. Tethered drones, which hover in a fixed position for extended periods, are proving particularly effective in monitoring dense crowds and enabling quick response in case of emergencies. To bolster the security further, a modern control room on the lines of Mahakumbh-2025 has been established at the DGP headquarters to provide continuous 24/7 real-time monitoring of the Yatra and Shiv temples. A dedicated eight-member social media surveillance team is also on high alert. This team continuously monitors online platforms for rumours, misleading information, and sensitive posts, promptly alerting district officials and ensuring swift removal of objectionable content. Meanwhile, a separate control room team monitors inputs from electronic media, UP-112, and other communication channels to ensure seamless coordination and prompt responses. To ensure foolproof security during the Kanwar Yatra, the State government has deployed a huge contingent of police and paramilitary forces. A total of 587 gazetted officers, 2,040 inspectors, 13,520 sub-inspectors, and 39,965 constables have been deployed in the yatra route. Moreover, 1,486 women sub-inspectors and 8,541 women constables are on the ground to maintain law and order. The deployment also includes 50 companies of PAC and central forces, along with 1,424 home guards. For effective interstate coordination, a dedicated WhatsApp group comprising officials from Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan has been created. This group facilitates real-time information exchange on route conditions, security updates, and crowd management strategies. Moreover, anti-drone systems have also been deployed to detect unauthorised drones using radar, sensors, and other advanced technologies. Once detected, these systems neutralise the threat using two primary methods: soft kill, which disrupts the drones communication link through jamming, rendering it inoperable; and hard kill, which physically destroys the drone using means such as lasers or missiles. Unlike conventional drones, tethered drones are connected to a ground-based power source via a strong cable, allowing them to remain airborne for extended durations without battery limitations. The tether also provides greater stability in windy conditions, making it ideal for continuous surveillance and communication in sensitive areas. These drones are extensively used in emergency services, law enforcement, and high-security zones for monitoring large crowds and ensuring real-time aerial visibility.

Postmortem contradicts FIR in Tennis player Radhika Yadav murder case; all bullets fired from front, says doctor

The postmortem report of former tennis player Radhika Yadav has contradicted key claims made in the FIR registered against her father, Deepak Yadav, who is accused of killing her at their home in Gurugrams Sushant Lok on Thursday. According to a report by India Today , Dr Deepak Mathur, a member of the Gurgaon Government Hospital Board and surgeon, confirmed in a telephonic conversation that Radhika sustained four gunshot wounds, all located on her chest. He added that the bullets were removed from her body and sent for forensic examination. This revelation is at odds with the FIR, which stated that Deepak had fired three bullets at his daughter from behind. The discrepancy has raised fresh questions about the sequence of events leading to the 25-year-olds death and the accuracy of the accuseds confession. Police had earlier said Deepak Yadav admitted to shooting his daughter after being taunted for living off her income. On Friday, a court remanded him in police custody for one day. The FIR, filed on the complaint of Radhika's uncle Kuldeep Yadav, stated that the incident occurred around 10:30 am. Kuldeep, who lives on the ground floor of the familys double-storey home in Sector 57, said he heard a loud noise and rushed upstairs, where he found Radhika lying in a pool of blood in the kitchen. A licensed .32 bore revolver, believed to be the murder weapon, was found in the drawing room. Kuldeep and his son Piyush rushed Radhika to a private hospital in Sector 56, where doctors declared her dead on arrival. The FIR also mentions that Radhika, her father Deepak, and her mother Manju lived on the first floor, while Kuldeep and his family stayed on the ground floor. Radhika's brother, Dheeraj, was not present at the time of the incident. While initial police reports claimed that Radhika was shot around 2 pm, Kuldeep Yadavs version places the timing much earlier. The police also said earlier that Deepak had fired at least five rounds, three of which struck Radhika from behind, a claim now challenged by the postmortem. Radhika's mother was reportedly in the house at the time. Police are now probing what she was doing when the incident occurred. Earlier statements had said she was on the ground floor and rushed upstairs after hearing the gunshots, which she mistook for a pressure cooker blast. Police said the motive appeared to be a long-standing dispute between the father and daughter over the tennis academy Radhika operated. Radhika used to run a tennis academy, and her father was not happy with it, said Gurugram Police spokesperson Sandeep Singh to news agency PTI. Radhika, who had won several trophies as a professional tennis player, was described by her uncle as a talented and driven young woman. I am shocked that my brother could do this, he said. Sources have also indicated that Radhika's growing interest in becoming a social media influencer may have contributed to tensions with her father. Following her death, a music video titled KARWAAN , featuring the young tennis player, has surfaced online, prompting speculation about its possible link to the motive behind the murder. According to the AITA website, Radhika Yadav played in qualifying rounds of tournaments in Indore and Kuala Lumpur earlier this year. She held an ITF ranking of 1999, with a career-best AITA Under-18 ranking of 75 and women's singles ranking of 35. She was very promising in her junior days and wanted to start an academy to train future players, AITA official Anil Dhupar told PTI. Haryana Tennis Association president Suman Kapur said Radhika was part of the Haryana team during the 2023 National Games but later did not make the state squad. Her academy was not registered with HTA, and we have little information about her coaching activities, Kapur added. (With inputs from PTI)

CUH Result 2025 Released at cuh.ac.in Direct Link to Download 2nd Semester Result

CUH Result 2025: Central University of Haryana Result 2025 has been released on cuh.ac.in. Here is the direct Link to check your M.PED 2nd Semester Results Online.

Class 11 & 12 students in Haryana stab principal to death on campus for being told to shorten hair

On Guru Purnima, Jagbir Pannu, a school principal in Hisar, was murdered. Two students allegedly stabbed him following repeated reprimands. The students had been warned about their behavior and appearance. After a test, they lured Pannu to an area without CCTV. They stabbed him and fled, discarding the knife. Police recovered the weapon and are searching for the suspects.

Punjab and Haryana High Court Stenographer Grade III Admit Card 2025 OUT Download Link sssc.gov.in

Punjab and Haryana High Court Stenographer Grade III Admit Card 2025 released! The official link for downloading Punjab and Haryana High Court Stenographer Grade III Admit Card 2025 has been updated at the official website sssc.gov.in on 11 July 2025.

ED Raids Seven Locations In Haryana In 'Donkey Route' Human Trafficking Case

According to officials quoted by ANI, the searches, led by EDs Jalandhar Zonal Office, were carried out in the districts of Mansa, Kurukshetra, and Karnal.

ED launches fresh searches at several locations in 'donkey route' case

The Enforcement Directorate conducted new searches in Punjab and Haryana. This relates to the 'donkey route' case. The case involves illegal Indian immigrants deported by the US. Raids occurred at seven locations. These locations are Mansa, Kurukshetra and Karnal. The raids follow earlier searches on July 9. Thirty original passports were recovered during the investigation.

ED conducts fresh searches in Punjab, Haryana in 'donkey route' case related to Indian immigrants deported from US

JALANDHAR: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday conducted fresh searches in Punjab and Haryana as part of a money laundering investigation into a 'donkey route' case related to illegal Indian immigrants who were deported by the US this year, official sources said. Raids are being undertaken at seven locations at Mansa in Punjab and Kurukshetra and Karnal in Haryana under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said. The latest raids are based on credible inputs gathered durin g the first round of searches conducted on July 9 at 11 locations in these two states, the sources said. Post the July 9 searches, the federal probe agency on Thursday said in a statement that it has recovered 30 original passports and got hold of the names of various agents and immigration agencies running the donkey route business of sending Indians abroad illegally on a large-scale. Inputs gathered shows that human traffickers were used to arrange illegal route resources outside India in connivance with donkers (human trafficking conduits), the sources said. The ED had said it was found that those willing to go to the US were duped by travel agents and middlemen on false promises of sending them through legal channels. However, they were sent to the US through the donkey route, crossing the borders of various countries and illegally negotiating dangerous routes, with the help of 'donkers' and the mafia, it had said. The word donkey, dunkey or dunki refers to the donkey-like long and hard journey undertaken by immigrants to enter countries illegally.

Father's insecurity and Instagram reels: What led to tennis player Radhika Yadavs murder? Key details emerge

In Gurugram, Haryana, 25-year-old tennis player Radhika Yadav was fatally shot by her father, Deepak Yadav, at their home. Police arrested Deepak, who confessed, citing his disapproval of Radhika's tennis academy as the motive. Other explored theories include his discontent with her social media presence and insecurities about relying on her income, despite the family's stable financial situation.

Updated Schedule for Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2025 Exam Released

The National Testing Agency has announced a revised schedule for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2025 exam, now taking place on July 28, 2025. This change comes after candidates raised concerns about a conflict with the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test. For more details on the exam and to access the updated schedule, visit the official NTA website.

Gurugram Shocker! Young tennis player killed by father over society taunting for living off her income

A 25?year?old rising tennis star Radhika Yadav was shot thrice allegedly by her father inside their home in Sector 57, Gurugram, a crime that has rattled Punjab and Haryanas sporting and parental conscience alike.

CUH Result 2025 Released at cuh.ac.in Direct Link to Download 2nd, 4th, and 6th Semester Result

CUH Result 2025: Central University of Haryana Result 2025 has been released on cuh.ac.in. Here is the direct Link to check your B.SC, M.SC, B.TECH, B.VOC, MBA, M.PHARM, B.ED, M.ED 2nd, 4th, and 6th Semester Results Online.

Monsoon mayhem to continue battering Delhi NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan and beyond until July 13

Delhi and nearby areas are experiencing heavy rainfall. This has led to waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The India Meteorological Department forecasts more rain. Air quality remains satisfactory. Himachal Pradesh is facing severe monsoon-related disasters. Political figures are commenting on the flooding situation in Delhi. Residents are preparing for continued challenges due to the weather.

Woman gets down from bike for water, run over by lorry in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: A 21-year-old woman died on the spot when a lorry knocked her down near 8th Mile after Hesaraghatta Cross in Peenya traffic police station limits on Thursday afternoon. Her husband and their eight-month-old child, who were standing near her, survived. The police identified the deceased as Lakshmi. Her husband Ambarish, who was carrying the child, fell unconscious on seeing his wife die. He was shifted to KC General Hospital. The family, who were on a two-wheeler, had stopped on the way to Nelamangala as Lakshmi wanted to drink water. The lorry driver, who was under the influence of alcohol, ran over the woman while she was drinking water. Her husband managed to step away in the nick of time. The lorry driver tried to escape, but passersby gave chase and stopped it. They then threw stones at the truck. Police arrested the driver Mohammed of Haryana. Initially, the police thought that the truck had hit the two-wheeler while they were going towards Nelamangala. But after recovering, Ambarish told the police that he stopped the two-wheeler as his wife wanted to drink water. The family were from Tumakuru. Ambarish works in a college near Nelamangala, said the police.

Iconic Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba makes 100 crore in revenue

Located in Murthal, Haryana, Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba has become a culinary landmark, drawing thousands of visitors daily. Recognised among TasteAtlas' 100 most iconic restaurants globally, it continues to set benchmarks in food, scale, and service. The post Iconic Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba makes 100 crore in revenue appeared first on Fusion - WeRIndia .

Jaguar Fighter jet crash: Who were pilots killed in Rajasthan crash? A young pilot, another had just...

Squadron Leader Lokendra Singh Sindhu, 31, was from Haryana's Rohtak while Flight Lieutenant Rishi Raj Singh, 23, was from Pali in Rajasthan. This is not the lone incident of a Jaguar fighter jet crash this year. The first took place in Haryana's Panchkula and the second near Jamnagar in Gujarat.

IAF officer killed in Churu crash cremated with full military honours; family questions use of old jets for training

JAIPUR: Flight Lieutenant Rishiraj Singh Deora (23), who lost his life in the Jaguar fighter jet crash in Churu , was cremated with full military honours in his native village of Khiwandi, Sumerpur (Pali). The solemn ceremony was attended by senior officials, villagers, ex-servicemen, and school children -- some dressed in army uniforms -- chanting slogans like Jab tak suraj chand rahega, Rishiraj ka naam rahega . Before the cremation, the grieving family expressed anguish over the use of ageing fighter jets for training purposes. Why are such old planes given to new and promising pilots? they questioned. These children have a bright future ahead, but we are losing them to outdated machines. The Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed on July 9 at 12:40 pm in Churus Rajaldesar area. Both pilotsWing Commander Lokendra Singh Sindhu (44), a resident of Rohtak (Haryana), and Flight Lieutenant Rishiraj Singh Deorawere martyred in the incident. Eyewitnesses reported that the aircraft appeared to be swaying mid-air before crashing into a tree and dragging over 100 meters before catching fire. The explosion was so powerful, it felt like a bomb had gone off, said one villager. There was panic in the area, and people rushed to the crash site as police and administration were alerted. It is believed that the pilots veered the aircraft away from residential areas, possibly sacrificing their own lives to prevent civilian casualties. Due to this, they may not have had time to eject. The black box of the aircraft is yet to be recovered, and a search operation is ongoing. The Indian Air Force has ordered a Court of Inquiry to determine the cause of the crash. Rishiraj Singh Deora hailed from a modest yet proud family in Pali district. His father, Jaswant Singh, runs a hotel business, while his mother, Bhanwar Kanwar, is a homemaker. His younger brother, Yuvraj Singh, is studying in Class 12 in Jodhpur. The news of his martyrdom has left the family devastated. On Thursday, Rishiraj's mortal remains reached Jodhpur airport, where Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat paid floral tributes and offered condolences to the bereaved family. The body was then airlifted to Sirohi and transported by road to his village. At the Sirohi airstrip, several dignitaries paid their last respects, including SP Anil Kumar Beniwal, DSP Mukesh Chaudhary, MP Lumbaram Chaudhary, BJP District President Dr Raksha Bhandari, the Sub-Divisional Officer, and local ex-servicemen. As the martyr's final journey passed through the village, residents lined the roads to bid him farewell. Children waving the tricolour declared their desire to serve the nation, inspired by the sacrifice of Rishiraj Singh Deora.

Combating Inter-State Drug Trade

In recent years, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed an alarming rise in drug trafficking, with narcotic peddlers adopting increasingly sophisticated methods to evade law enforcement. No longer limited to their home state, these traffickers have expanded their operations to neighboring sates like Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. The use of fake identities, including counterfeit Aadhar [] The post Combating Inter-State Drug Trade appeared first on Northlines .

Tennis Player Radhika Yadav Shot Dead By Father In Gurugram

State-level tennis player Radhika Yadav (25) was shot dead by her father in Gurugram, Haryana. The incident occurred at their residence in Sushant Lok-phase 2.

Who was Radhika Yadav? Rising Indian tennis star tragically shot dead by her father

In Gurugram, 25-year-old tennis player Radhika Yadav died. Her father allegedly shot her at their home. The incident occurred after a domestic dispute. Radhika was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to injuries. She was a rising tennis star, ranked fifth in Haryana's womens doubles. Police are investigating the possible motive. Some reports suggest a dispute over social media activity.

Massive ED Crackdown On 'Donkey Route' Money Laundering In Punjab, Haryana

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out extensive search operations at 11 locations across Punjab and Haryana Wednesday in connection with a major money laundering probe linked to the notorious 'donkey route case'.

VinFast Partners with RoadGrid to Boost EV Charging & Service Network in India

Gurugram, Haryana, India | 10thJuly 2025: VinFast Auto India, the Indian subsidiary of global electric vehicle leader VinFast, announces a strategic service partnership with RoadGrid, a prominent EV charging and aftersales solutions provider in the country. Through this partnership, VinFast is fortifying its service and charging capabilities across India, laying a strong foundation for sustained [] The post VinFast Partners with RoadGrid to Boost EV Charging & Service Network in India appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Two students stab principal to death after he asked for...; incident sparksfearinschool

In a tragic incident, two students of Class 12 stabbed their school principal to death in Haryana's Hisar today. The minors allegedly used a knife to stab the principal multiple times. Police investigation is ongoing and the body is sent for postmortem.

IAF pilot's family mourns a month after son's birth

Squadron Leader Lokendra Singh Sindhu, an Indian Air Force pilot killed in a Jaguar fighter jet crash, had recently become a father. His family in Haryana was in celebration mode before the tragedy. He leaves behind his wife and a month-old son.

Mortal remains of Flt Lt Rishi Raj Singh, who died in Jaguar crash, consigned to flames in Pali

The mortal remains of Flight Lieutenant Rishi Raj Singh, who died in a crash of a Jaguar fighter plane during a routine sortie near Churu in Rajasthan, were consigned to flames at his ancestral village in the state's Pali district on Thursday evening amid full military honours and slogans. Twenty-three-year-old Singh was one of the two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots who were killed in the crash on Wednesday. He was flying with Squadron Leader Lokendra Singh Sindhu, who hailed from Kheri Sadh village in Haryana's Rohtak. Singh's mortal remains first reached Jodhpur Air Force station from Suratgarh on Thursday afternoon. Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat offered floral tributes at the Air Force station. From Jodhpur, the mortal remains were taken to Sirohi by a helicopter and then to his village by road, where the entire Khivandi village including family members, relatives, Air Force officers and administrative officials gathered in solemn grief to receive him for the final rites. For the inconsolable mother and father, it was hard to believe their eyes that the son, for whom they had been searching a suitable match and dreaming of seeing him on horseback in his 'barat' (wedding procession), now lay motionless on the pyre amid the flames. Those present called it the most cruel joke of the Almighty. As the news of Singh's martyrdom spread, relatives and villagers began assembling at his village house from Wednesday to console the parents, who are yet to come to terms with the rudest shock. He was the pride of our family. With his career firmly in place, we had begun preparing for the next chapter of his life, hoping to see him married within a year or two. But now, everything has come to an end, said his uncle Hitpal Singh. Holding age-old fighter planes responsible for the loss of pilots, he questioned why such old machines are being allowed to be operated at the cost of Indian pilots. He termed the loss both personal as well as national. According to a family member Pratap Singh, Rishi Raj Singh was fascinated by fighter planes from childhood and always wanted to become a fighter pilot. He was brilliant in studies and after completing his schooling from Jodhpur, he appeared in the entrance examination for NDA. After selection, he went on to join NDA in Pune and chose the Air Force to realise his dream to become a flyer, he said. Rishi Raj Singh is survived by his father Jaswant Singh, a hotelier; his mother Bhanwar Kanwar, a homemaker; and his younger brother Yuvraj Singh, who is pursuing his senior secondary education in Jodhpur. IAF pilot Lokendra Singh Sindhu killed in Rajasthan jet crash had become a father a month ago

State level tennis player Radhika Yadav shot dead by father at home in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: State-level tennis player Radhika Yadav was allegedly shot dead by her father on Thursday at their double-storeyed home in upscale Sushant Lok here, police said. The 25-year-old, who was shot in the back while cooking, died on the spot, officials said. Her father, 49-year-old Deepak Yadav, has been arrested and his .32 bore licensed pistol recovered from his possession, they said. Why he did so is still unclear. The father allegedly fired more than five bullets. Her mother was in the ground floor and Radhika, who played tennis for Haryana, was in the kitchen on the first floor when the crime took place, officials said. A police team reached the house took the body into custody. We are questioning the family members. A probe is underway and the picture will be clear soon, said Inspector Vinod Kumar, SHO of the Sector 56 police station. The family lives in Sushant Lok-Phase 2, Sector 57. The father, police said, is a resident of Wazirabad village.

UP makes QR code stickers mandatory for eateries, steps up food safety drive ahead of Kanwar Yatra

LUCKNOW: With Kanwar Yatra all set to kick off on Friday with the advent of the holy month of Shravan, the Uttar Pradesh government intensified its food safety and cleanliness campaign along the pilgrimage route. The state government has made it mandatory for all eateries to display QR-code-enabled stickers linked to the Food Safety CONNECT App. While the state government officials claim it to be a digital food safety reform aimed at ensuring hygiene, transparency, and accountability for the estimated four crore pilgrims expected to undertake the Yatra this year, the eatery owners consider it the official version of the nameplate diktata reference to last years government order (GO) that had snowballed into a controversy. As per the new norms, the QR-code-based stickerlinked to the Food Safety Connect Appis now mandatory on all food establishments along the Kanwar Yatra route. Scanning the sticker reveals the owners name, registration number, address, and menu details. According to senior state government officials, the move is not just a technological upgradation but a hygiene and transparency reform. The official sources confirmed that teams were placing stickers on all eateriesfrom high-end restaurants to roadside stalls. They said that citizens could also file complaints via the app on finding sub-quality food. The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has also directed shopkeepers to display rate lists and maintain high standards of cleanliness. Expired products and uncovered juices have been destroyed in several inspections, especially in Muzaffarnagar, Lucknow, Meerut, and Ayodhya. While the state government has decided to stay away from issuing any fresh directive about nameplates or religious identification ahead of this years Kanwar Yatra, the digital sticker bearing the owners name and registration has reminded traders of July 2024, when the UP Police issued the controversial order for shop owners on the 240-km Kanwar route to display their names and phone numbers prominently. Officials maintained that the Food Safety Connect App was part of a wider initiative to ensure food safety during monsoon and mass gatherings. To ensure smooth movement and safety of Kanwariyas along with better coordination with respective district administrations during the Kanwar Yatra, top officials from states including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, and Uttarakhand convened a high-level meeting at the Commissioners Office in Meerut earlier this week. The inter-state coordination meeting, attended by UP Chief Secretary Manoj Singh, DGP Rajeev Krishna, and other senior officers from the other three states, finalised a detailed action plan for crowd management, law and order, and pilgrim convenience. The top brass of all the states concerned decided to get all liquor shops along the Kanwar route covered with curtains during the Yatra. Though the liquor shops will remain open, their visibility will be restricted to avoid any temptation and provocation, said a senior state government official. Surveillance through drones will be carried out continuously, and traffic police are set to implement a revised traffic flow plan from Thursday night. As per the traffic plan, one lane will be dedicated exclusively to Kanwariyas and another for light vehicles. Heavy vehicles will not be allowed inside city limits during the peak period of the Yatra. Additionally, every 15 kilometres, an IPS-level officer will be deployed to monitor the situation and ensure immediate response to any disturbances. A special WhatsApp-based coordination group has also been created with officers from all four states to facilitate real-time communication, updates, and coordinated troubleshooting. The Yatra is expected to draw over 4 crore participants this year. While the state has taken a more systemic and administrative approach this year, fringe elements havent stayed quiet. However, the state hasnt endorsed such actions. In cities like Lucknow, QR stickers are also being used to collect real-time food feedback. This allows FSDA officials to identify problem spots and take action immediately. Meanwhile, UP Chief Secretary Manoj Singh reiterated that no compromises would be made on the quality of food served to the pilgrims. Every kitchen would be under scanner of FSSAI officials. From DJ volume to canal water levels, every detail is being tracked. At the same time, the WhatsApp-based coordination group across four states is fully active, he said. He added that only pure vegetarian food should be served along the Kanwar route, and the PWD, electricity, and irrigation departments were told to fix past lapses to prevent mishaps.

IAF pilot Lokendra Singh Sindhu killed in Rajasthan jet crash had become a father a month ago

CHNADIGARH: Squadron Leader Lokendra Singh Sindhu, one of the two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots who were killed in a crash of a Jaguar fighter jet near Churu in Rajasthan on Wednesday, had become father a month ago and the family in Haryana had been in celebration mode before the tragedy struck. Sindhu, hailing from Kheri Sadh village in Haryana's Rohtak, spoke with his family through a video call on Tuesday evening and just hours before the incident took place, he exchanged messages with his family, enquiring about general welfare. Some of Sindhu's family members, who spoke to reporters in Rohtak on Thursday, said the family was celebrating the birth of the pilot's son who was born exactly a month ago on June 10, but no one knew what fate had in store. Flight Lieutenant Rishiraj Singh (23) was the other IAF pilot who was killed in the crash on Wednesday morning. After the incident, the IAF said a court of inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident. A function had been organised by Sindhu's family on June 30 in connection with the birth of his child which he had attended. He rejoined the duty the next day, his family members said. His grandfather Balwan Singh said Sindhu leaves behind his wife, a month-old son, a brother, a sister, his parents and grandparents. He has one child, who turned one month old on July 10, Singh said. We shared a good bond and all those memories are flashing back now, said his grandfather about Sindhu. Sindhu's brother Gyanendra said that when he came to know about the jet crash through the media he called up his brother-in-law in Nashik, who is a wing commander. Praising Sindhu and expressing pride for him, Gyanendra said that his brother ensured that the ill-fated jet was taken away from any civilian population on the ground. He tried to take it to a safe place to avoid human casualties, but in doing so the aircraft lost height and he could not eject from it, Gyanendra said. He was very skilful and his reflections were very sharp...., he said. I spoke to him a day before over video call. It was his niece's birthday and everyone was celebrating, he said.

Tennis player Radhika Yadav shot dead by father, latter detained by police

State-level tennis player Radhika Yadav was allegedly shot dead by her father on Thursday at their Sushant Lok home in Gurugram, Haryana, police said. The police said that they had detained the father and a case has been registered.

Two students stab school principal to death in Haryana after repeated warnings over haircut

CHANDIGARH: Two Class XII students allegedly stabbed the director-cum-principal of a private school at Bass village in Narnaund subdivision of Hisar, Haryana, to death on Thursday after he asked them to get a haircut and follow school discipline. The incident took place at Kartar Memorial Senior Secondary School in Bass village. The director-cum-principal, 50-year-old Jagbir Singh Pannu, was allegedly attacked inside the school premises. He was stabbed multiple times. The students were reportedly angry over being frequently reprimanded for not maintaining proper grooming standards, specifically their haircuts, and for failing to adhere to school rules. Singh had reportedly warned the teenagers multiple times and urged them to mend their ways. After attacking him, both students fled the spot. Pannu was rushed to a nearby private hospital by the school staff and was later shifted to another hospital in Hisar, where he succumbed to his injuries. On receiving information, the police arrived at the scene and started an investigation. Sources said the students involved have been identified. The motive behind the attack remains unclear as police continue to question school staff and other students. Parents and local villagers gathered at the school following the incident. Police have begun scanning CCTV footage from the school premises and recording eyewitness statements. A foldable knife, believed to be the murder weapon, has been recovered. CCTV footage from inside the campus shows the boys running after stabbing the principal, with one of them throwing the knife away. Hansi Superintendent of Police Amit Yashvardhan said that initial investigations suggest the principal had served them notices for indiscipline and often asked them to tuck in their shirts and get their hair trimmed. If there was any personal rivalry between them, it will be revealed during the investigation. The exact circumstances of the murder will be known only after the postmortem report and a detailed investigation, he added. He confirmed that both students are minors and have not been taken into custody yet.