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Haryana CM announces naming public places after Vajpayee to mark his birth anniversary
Haryana will honour former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Public places in all 87 urban local bodies will be named after him. Statues will be installed to inspire democratic ideals. Institutions will also be established to spread awareness of his contributions.
On Christmas, Hanuman Chalisa Recitation At Park Right Across Church In Haryana
It's Christmas today. But in Haryana's Hisar, Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad, the Hindu right-wing organisations, have announced a mass recitation of Hanuman Chalisa at a popular city park right across the church.
CBI files charge sheet against four Punjab Police officers in Colonel Pushpinder Bath assault case
CHANDIGARH: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against four Punjab Police officers in the Colonel Pushpinder Bath assault case. According to sources, the apex investigating agency filed the chargesheet in a Mohali CBI court on Wednesday against Punjab Police inspectors Harjinder Singh, Shaminder Singh, Harry Boparai and Ronnie Singh. The charges include grievous hurt and wrongful restraint, among others. However, the attempt-to-murder charge does not figure in the chargesheet. Inspector Ronnie Singh has been named as the main accused. The filing of the chargesheet marks a significant development in the high-profile case, particularly due to the omission of the attempt-to-murder charge at the prosecution stage. The incident took place on the intervening night of March 13 and 14, when Colonel Bath and his son, Angad Singh, were having dinner at a dhaba near Rajindra Hospital. Colonel Bath alleged that a group of men aggressively approached them and demanded that they move their car. One of them threatened to break our legs and then punched me. I lost consciousness. Then they assaulted my son, he had said at the time. When Colonel Bath identified himself as an Army officer, the attackers allegedly snatched his identity card and mobile phone. The Punjab Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) only on March 22, eight days after the incident, following repeated appeals from the officers family. A case was registered against inspectors Harry Boparai, Ronnie Singh and Harjinder Dhillon under Sections 109 (attempt to murder), 310, 155(2), 117(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 126(2) (wrongful restraint) and 351(2) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Later, another inspector was named under Sections 299 and 191 of the BNS. In March, Colonel Bath moved the High Court, alleging delay by the Punjab Police in filing an FIR in the assault case involving him and his son by a group of 12 policemen, including four inspectors. The family rejected the special investigation team (SIT) formed by the Punjab Police. In April, the High Court directed the Chandigarh Police to constitute a special investigation team to probe the case and complete the investigation within four months. In July, the High Court transferred the probe to the CBI, a move upheld by the Supreme Court in August, citing concerns over the impartiality of earlier investigations by both the Punjab and Chandigarh Police. Punjab, Haryana HC transfers Colonel Bath assault probe to Chandigarh Police; orders SIT formation
ED Searches 11 Locations Across 5 States In Industrialist S P Oswals Digital Arrest Case
NEW DELHI, Dec 25: The Enforcement Directorate has searched 11 locations across five states in connection with an anti-money laundering case in a digital arrest scam in which Ludhiana-based industrialist S P Oswal lost more than Rs 7 crore, officials said on Thursday. The searches were conducted on Monday at 11 locations in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Assam under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. Various incriminating documents and digital devices were recovered and [] The post ED Searches 11 Locations Across 5 States In Industrialist S P Oswals Digital Arrest Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
North India gripped by severe cold wave; Rajasthans Fatehpur coldest at 1.6C
An intense cold wave continued to grip Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, with Rajasthans Fatehpur in Sikar district emerging as the coldest place at 1.6 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department.
Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 Registration Started, Apply Here
HTET 2025 Registration: The Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) registrations have started and will continue till January 4, 2026. Candidates can apply through direct link here.
Amit Shah inaugurates bronze statue of Vajpayee in Panchkula
PANCHKULA, Dec 24: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday unveiled a bronze statue of former prime minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the eve of his 101st birth anniversary here. Shah inaugurated the 41-feet-tall statue at the Atal Park in the presence of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and several Haryana ministers, among others. He also visited an exhibition based on the life and thoughts of Vajpayee. Shah, who was in Panchkula to take part in multiple events on [] The post Amit Shah inaugurates bronze statue of Vajpayee in Panchkula appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dense fog likely in isolated pockets of Punjab and Haryana till Dec 31
Modi led regime brought lasting peace to J&K: Amit Shah
Says decisive policies over the past decade transformed internal security Panchkula (Haryana), Dec 24:Asserting that the PM Modi led government has brought lasting peace to Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that decisive policies and sustained efforts over the past decade have transformed the internal security scenario across the country. [] The post Modi led regime brought lasting peace to J&K: Amit Shah appeared first on Northlines .
Narendra Modi Stadium Ground: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, along with Ishan Kishan and Devdutt Padikkal, smashed centuries to benefit their respective teams in Round One of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26 Season on Wednesday. It was a day on which a record 22 individual centuries were scored on the opening day of the competition. From a team perspective, Karnataka and Bengal completed mammoth successful run chases to make a big statement on Day One of Indias premier domestic mens one-day tournament. Kohli marked his return to Bengaluru with a commanding century as Delhi chased down 299 against Andhra with more than 12 overs to spare in their Elite Group D opener on Wednesday. Kohli's 58th List A hundred - 131 off 101 balls with 14 fours and three sixes - at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground overshadowed Ricky Bhui's 122 for Andhra as Delhi secured a four-wicket victory. Delhi pacer Simarjeet Singh was adjudged Player of the Match for picking 5-54. Meanwhile, in Jaipur, another former India captain, Rohit Sharma, produced a masterclass in front of over 20,000 spectators at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, smashing an unbeaten 155 off 94 balls to guide Mumbai to an eight-wicket victory over Sikkim in Elite Group C. Rohit raced to his 37th List A century in just 62 balls before adding another 50 runs off 29 deliveries, cutting and driving at will against an inexperienced Sikkim attack that had posted 236/6, as Mumbai chased down the target in 30.3 overs. In Ranchi, Bihar posted a staggering 574/6 - now the highest score in men's List A cricket - as teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 190 off 84 balls and captain Sakibul Gani blasted an unbeaten 128 off 40 balls - the fastest by an Indian batter in men's List A cricket - to crush Arunachal Pradesh by 397 runs in a Plate Group match on Wednesday. Suryavanshi struck 16 fours and 15 sixes in his blistering knock at a strike rate of 226.19, adding 158 runs for the opening wicket with Mangal Mahrour (33) before combining with Piyush Singh (77 off 66 balls) for a 103-run second-wicket partnership. Wicketkeeper Ayush Loharuka continued the carnage with 116 off 56 balls, including hitting 11 fours and eight sixes, before Gani unleashed mayhem in the final overs by hitting 10 fours and 12 sixes to propel Bihar past the 500-mark. Bihar's bowlers then completed the rout, dismissing Arunachal Pradesh for just 177 in 42.1 overs with Akash Raj (3-29), Suraj Kashyap (3-31) and Himanshu Tiwari (2-33) sharing eight wickets between themselves. In Rajkot, Dhruv Jurel and Rinku Singh hit half-centuries as Uttar Pradesh opened their campaign with an 84-run win over Hyderabad at the Niranjan Shah Stadium. Apart from the duo, Abhishek Goswami and Aryan Juyal were among their other half-centurions. UP's spin trio - List A debutants Zeeshan Ansari (4-31) and Prashant Veer (3-47), along with Vipraj Nigam - stifled Hyderabad's chase of 325 after the UP top-order posted 324/5. Hyderabad captain Tanmay Agarwal's 53 off 43 balls threatened briefly before the lower-order collapsed, as they were bowled out for 240. Defending champions Karnataka pulled off a stunning run chase, overhauling a record target of 413 against Jharkhand with 15 balls to spare at the Narendra Modi Stadium Ground B in Ahmedabad. Player of the Match Devdutt Padikkal's brilliantly-paced 147 off 118 balls eclipsed Ishan Kishan's explosive 125 off just 39 balls - the second fastest List A century by an Indian male batter - as Karnataka romped home despite losing five wickets on the way. Captain Mayank Agarwal (54 off 34 balls) and Padikkal added 114 in the first 11.5 overs before Abhinav Manohar (56 not out) and debutant Dhruv Prabhakar (40 not out) sealed Karnatakas victory with an unbroken 88-run stand off 41 balls. Kishan had earlier clubbed 14 sixes in his whirlwind knock, helping Jharkhand amass 151 runs in the final 10 overs to post 412 for nine. Meanwhile, at the main Narendra Modi Stadium, Tamil Nadu opened their campaign with a 101-run victory over Pondicherry, with Pradosh Ranjan Paul (73) and captain N. Jagadeesan (67) laying the foundation for a total of 310/9. Bengal completed a successful chase of 383 against Vidarbha, with Abishek Porel (56 off 35 balls), captain Abhimanyu Easwaran (71), Sudip Gharami (68), and Shahbaz Ahmed (71 off 58 balls) guiding them to a stunning victory. Shubham Khajuria smashed an unbeaten 129 as Jammu and Kashmir thrashed Chandigarh by 10 wickets, with Nasir Lone taking four wickets and recent IPL auction pick Auqib Nabi claiming two. Himachal Pradesh defeated Uttarakhand by 95 runs as Akash Vasisht took three wickets, while Arzan Nagwaswalla's four-wicket haul powered Gujarat to an eight-wicket victory over Services. Saurashtra successfully chased down a 346-run target against Odisha with five wickets in hand, powered by Gajjar Sammar's unbeaten 132. Odisha's Swastik Samal had earlier smashed 212 with Biplab Samantaray contributing 100. Kerala thrashed Tripura by 145 runs after posting 348 for eight, with Baba Aparajith taking 5-15. Vignesh Puthur created List A cricket history by taking six catches as a fielder - the most ever in an innings, surpassing the previous record of five shared by 21 fielders. Punjab defeated Maharashtra by 51 runs, with Naman Dhir's 97, Anmolpreet Singh's 85, and Prabhsimran Singh's 60 laying the foundation for their big win before debutants Sukhdeep Bajwa and Krish Bhagat claimed two wickets each. Brief scores: Andhra 298/8 in 50 overs (Ricky Bhui 122; Simarjeet Singh 5-54, Prince Yadav 3-50) lost to Delhi 300/6 in 37.4 overs (Virat Kohli 131, Nitish Rana 77; Maramreddy Hemanth Reddy 2-6, Satyanarayana Raju 2-74) by four wickets Sikkim 236/7 in 50 overs (Ashish Thapa 79, Shardul Thakur 2/19) lost to Mumbai 237/2 in 30.3 overs (Rohit Sharma 155) by 8 wickets. Bihar 574/6 in 50 overs (Vaibhav Suryavanshi 190, Sakibul Gani 128 not out; Tadakamalla Mohith 2-99, Techi Neri 2-83) beat Arunachal Pradesh 177 in 42.1 overs (Kamsha Yangfo 32 not out, Techi Doria 28; Akash Raj 3-29, Suraj Kashyap 3-31) by 397 runs. Odisha 345/6 in 50 overs (Swastik Samal 212, Biplab Samantaray 100) lost to Saurashtra 347/5 in 48.5 overs (Gajjar Sammar 132 not out, Chirag Jani 86) by five wickets Services 184 in 42.2 overs (Arzan Nagwaswalla 4-34) lost to Gujarat 185/2 in 34.5 overs (Aarya Desai 77 not out) by eight wickets Haryana 267/9 in 50 overs (Himanshu Rana 126, Parth Vats 57) lost to Railways 270/4 in 43.4 overs (Ravi Singh 109 not out, Upendra Yadav 80) by six wickets Uttar Pradesh 324/5 in 50 overs (Abhishek Goswami 81, Dhruv Jurel 80) beat Hyderabad 240 all out in 43 overs (Tanmay Agarwal 53, Rahul Buddhi 47; Zeeshan Ansari 4-31) by 84 runs Jharkhand 412/9 in 50 overs (Ishan Kishan 125, Virat Singh 88; Abhilash Shetty 4/72) lost to Karnataka 413/5 in 47.3 overs (Devdutt Padikkal 147, Abhinav Manohar 56 not out) by five wickets Tamil Nadu 310/7 in 50 overs (Pradosh Ranjan Paul 73, N. Jagadeesan 67) beat Pondicherry 209 in 46.5 overs (Neyan Kangayan 60, Gurjapneet Singh 4/32) by 101 runs Punjab 347/6 in 50 overs (Naman Dhir 97, Anmolpreet Singh 85) beat Maharashtra 296/8 in 50 overs (Ramakrishna Ghosh 73, Prithvi Shaw 46) by 51 runs Tamil Nadu 310/7 in 50 overs (Pradosh Ranjan Paul 73, N. Jagadeesan 67) beat Pondicherry 209 in 46.5 overs (Neyan Kangayan 60, Gurjapneet Singh 4/32) by 101 runs Also Read: Live Cricket Score Chhattisgarh 233 in 48.5 overs (Amandeep Khare 76, Mayank Verma 64; Deepraj Gaonkar 4/35) lost to Goa 234/4 in 44.1 overs (Snehal Kauthankar 107 not out) by six wickets Article Source: IANS
Centre imposes 'complete ban' on new mining leases in Aravalli range amid row over redefinition
NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has issued directives to the states for a complete ban on granting any new mining leases in the Aravalli Range. This measure aims to protect the range from unregulated mining activities. The Ministry has also instructed the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) to identify additional areas or zones within the entire Aravalli Range where mining should be prohibited, beyond those currently restricted by the Centre, based on ecological, geological, and landscape-level considerations. Furthermore, the ICFRE has been tasked with preparing a comprehensive, science-based Management Plan for Sustainable Mining (MPSM) for the entire Aravalli region. The Centre has described the 'total ban' as a significant step towards the conservation and protection of the entire Aravalli Range, which stretches from Delhi to Gujarat by preventing illegal mining. This statement follows reports indicating that the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) contradicts recommendations from a government-headed committee regarding the definition of the Aravallis. The CEC was established by the Supreme Court in May 2002 and reconstituted in December 2023 to provide the Court with advice on environmental and forestry matters. Aravallis need care beyond mining rules Additionally, these reports claim that government institutions, such as the Forest Survey of India and the Supreme Court's own amicus curiae, opposed the new definition of the Aravallis. The controversy arose when the apex court accepted the recommendations of a committee chaired by the Environment Ministry Secretary, which included representatives from Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, and Delhi, as well as technical experts. This committee proposed that any landform rising more than 100 meters above local relief should be treated as part of the Aravalli hills. The new definition exposes the Aravalli range to increased vulnerability from mining and other activities. It is reported that all states agreed to adopt this long-standing Rajasthan definition, along with additional safeguards to ensure it is objective and transparent. Why is govt pushing through 'fatally flawed' redefinition of Aravallis, asks Congress
Two arrested for cheating in UoH recruitment exam using AI device
Hyderabad: Two individuals hailing from Haryana were arrested by Gachibowli police after they were allegedly caught cheating in a recruitment exam by the University of Hyderabad. According to reports, the two accused, Anil and Satish, had appeared for an exam for the recruitment of non-teaching staff, where they concealed scanners inside their shirt buttons to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Centre Stands Like Rock With States In Fight Against Drugs, Human Trafficking: Amit Shah
Panchkula (Haryana), Dec 24: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Narendra Modi government stands like a rock with the states in their fight against drug and human trafficking, cybercrime, and organised crime. Shah said that a few years ago, there were three big challenges in the country in the matter of law and order left-wing extremism, terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, and armed groups in the northeast. But after 10 years from the formation of the [] The post Centre Stands Like Rock With States In Fight Against Drugs, Human Trafficking: Amit Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Government to launch 'Bharat Taxi' with profit-sharing model for drivers: Amit Shah
The government will soon launch 'Bharat Taxi' a new service. Profits from this initiative will be shared directly with drivers. This aims to improve convenience for customers. It will also boost earnings for drivers. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced this. Haryana's contributions to food security and sports were also highlighted.
Indias mustard acreage up 4.3% as of Dec 15
Significant expansion in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and West Bengal area, SEA survey shows
Punjab NEET PG counselling 2025 Round 2 choice filling is underway until 5 pm today, following a Punjab and Haryana High Court order that added 53 MD/MS seats across four institutions. Candidates must report to allotted colleges by December 30 to confirm admissions or can opt for upgradation in Round 3.
Ishan Kishan Becomes Second-fastest Indian To Smash Century In List A History
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting, smashing a 33-ball century against Karnataka in a Vijay Hazare Trophy fixture in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. The innings ranks as the second-fastest hundred by an Indian in List A cricket, falling just one ball short of the national record set earlier the same day by Bihar skipper Sakibul Gani, who reached the milestone in 32 deliveries against Arunachal Pradesh. Kishans latest feat adds to an extraordinary run of form for the left-hander. Only days ago, he was a surprise inclusion in Indias squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, shortly after captaining Jharkhand to their first-ever Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy triumph. During the SMAT campaign, Kishan topped the charts with 517 runs and played a decisive role in the final against Haryana, where he struck a blistering century. His hundred came off just 45 balls, making him only the second player to score a ton in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final and registering as the third-fastest century in a mens T20 final. With five centuries in the tournament, he now shares the record for most hundreds in SMAT history with Abhishek Sharma. Kishans explosive credentials are well established at the international level, too. He holds the record for the fastest double century in One-Day Internationals, reaching the landmark in just 126 balls against Bangladesh in 2022. The Vijay Hazare Trophy witnessed several breathtaking performances on Wednesday. It all started with youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi grabbing headlines with his 36-ball century for Bihar, which he later converted into an 84-ball 190 before his knock came to an end. What followed next in the same innings was Ganis record-breaking ton and Ayush Loharukas 56-ball 116 as Bihar finished with a massive 574 runs on the scoreboard against Arunachal Pradesh. Kishans explosive credentials are well established at the international level, too. He holds the record for the fastest double century in One-Day Internationals, reaching the landmark in just 126 balls against Bangladesh in 2022. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Courtesy of Kishans recent performances in the domestic arena, he has earned a recall to the international setup, having been named in Indias T20I squad for the five-game series against New Zealand and the T20 World Cup in February 2026. Article Source: IANS
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains the star performer of his party as the BJP created a hat-trick by winning Haryana, Delhi and Bihar
Food supply probe: Haryana min suspends official, orders charges
State govt must clarify Haryanas stand on Chandigarh: Cong MLA
Haryana BJP government evaded discussion on public interest issues during Assembly session: Hooda
State government must clarify Haryanas status in Chandigarh: Ashok Arora
NOCs Issued for Subway Linking Railway Station and Bus Stand in Ambala Cantt: Vij
Haryana's Energy Minister Anil Vij announced that No Objection Certificates have been issued for a subway connecting Ambala Cantonment bus stand and railway station. The project, set to be built under National Highway-44, will enhance passenger safety and connectivity by eliminating the need to cross the busy GT Road.
Haryana food minister Rajesh Nagar suspended an inspector and ordered FIRs against officials for irregularities and defying orders. The minister also directed action on land encroachment, shop repair, and a farmer blocking a culvert, emphasizing strict adherence to departmental rules.
Amit Shah to address the National Cooperative Conference organized by KRIBHCO in Panchkula
New Delhi, Dec 23: Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) is organizing a National Cooperative Conference titled Prosperity through Cooperation Role of Cooperatives in Sustainable Agriculture on 24 December 2025 at the Indradhanush Auditorium, Panchkula, Haryana, to deliberate on policy and implementation-related aspects with a view to promoting sustainable agriculture, expanding the role of Primary [] The post Amit Shah to address the National Cooperative Conference organized by KRIBHCO in Panchkula appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Nearly 1,000 postgraduates, 3,324 graduates among 5,061 new Haryana police constables
CHANDIGARH: An increasing number of highly qualified candidates are joining the Haryana Police as constables. Of the 5,061 newly trained constables who will formally join the force on Wednesday after taking the oath of discipline, integrity and public service, 969 are postgraduates, 3,324 are graduates, and 768 hold 10+2 or diploma qualifications. This trend may be attributed to the dismal job scenario in both public and private sectors, the devaluation of educational degrees, or a growing passion for uniformed services. Director of the Haryana Police Academy, Madhuban, Karnal, A.S. Chawla said the batch is particularly noteworthy for its strong academic background and intellectual capacity. He added that many recruits are proficient in Hindi, English and Punjabi, which will enhance public communication, cybercrime handling, technology-driven policing and citizen-centric services. All recruits have been registered on the Karmayogi Portal and encouraged to undertake various capacity-building courses. Among the women trainees, Nishu from Jind secured the Overall First Position, Mohit from Gurugram stood second, while Manjeet Chahal from Hisar achieved third position and also won the Best Outdoor Trophy. These achievements reflect strong women empowerment and equal opportunity within the Haryana Police, Chawla said. A large number of recruits hail from rural backgrounds, along with significant participation from urban areas. Additionally, 32 recruits from other states have successfully completed training and earned the distinction of joining the Haryana Police. This diversity strengthens the force, making it more inclusive and representative, another official said. After the passing out parade on Wednesday, the 5,061 newly trained constables will be deployed across the state, playing a crucial role in strengthening law and order, peace and citizen security, the police said. The ceremony will be held in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The programme will also be attended by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, senior police and administrative officers, and other distinguished dignitaries.
Five Labourers From UP Die of Suffocation At Haryana Resort
In a tragic incident at a private resort in Haryana's Kurukshetra, five labourers from Uttar Pradesh died due to suffocation.
7 incredible animals that call Aravallis their home and where to spot them
Aravalli is among the oldest mountain ranges on the planet. It stretches across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi. Beyond its historical and geological significance, the range is an ecological treasure.
Rahul Gandhi alleges assault on institutions in Berlin, BJP hits back
Rahul Gandhis remarks in Berlin alleging a full-scale assault on Indias institutional framework have sparked a sharp political backlash, with the Bharatiya Janata Party accusing the Congress leader of running down the country abroad and questioning his intent. Addressing a lecture at the Hertie School during his five-day visit to Germany, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha reiterated his vote theft charge against the BJP-led government. There is a full-scale assault taking place on the institutional framework of our country, Gandhi said, claiming there was a problem with the electoral machinery in India and alleging a wholesale capture of institutions. When you look at our intelligence agencies, you look at the CBI, you look at the ED, theyve been weaponised, he said. Look at the number of cases that the ED and the CBI have against the BJP people. Youll find the answer is zero. Gandhi also alleged intimidation of businesspersons supporting the Congress, arguing that institutions were no longer functioning independently. Referring to recent elections, he said, We have won elections in Telangana, Himachal Pradesh, and claimed the party had shown without a shadow of a doubt that it won the Haryana election, while asserting that the Maharashtra polls were not fair. He added that the Opposition had raised direct questions with the Election Commission. The BJP hit back sharply, with party president and Union Minister J P Nadda criticising Gandhi for making such remarks overseas. When Parliament is in session, Rahul Gandhi is in Germany. And he is giving speeches against India there. And when is he giving? When Prime Minister Modi ji is being respected more than 29 times, then he goes and abuses India, he said. according to NDTV . BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari also attacked Gandhi, asking whether someone who truly loves Bharat would want the country to fail. In a post on X, Bhandari alleged that Gandhi, along with his ideological patron George Soros, was attempting to foster chaos and unrest in Indian democracy by travelling abroad to unite what he described as anti-India forces. Rahul Gandhi says- We think people will fight with each other, we think India will fail Can a man who loves Bharat want India to fail? Rahul Gandhi in Germany says he thinks: - People will fight each other -India will fail - Unrest will happen From Fighting Indian state, pic.twitter.com/1Fg6n2pgNT Pradeep Bhandari( ) (@pradip103) December 23, 2025
Residents of Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh and Palwal in Haryana are in for a treat as a new bridge is set to reduce the distance between the two cities by approximately 35 kilometers. The proposed bridge, which will connect Aligarh's Hasanpur area to Palwal's Malv village, is expected to make travel easier and save time and fuel for commuters.
Passport deposit as bail clause needs proof of flight risk: High court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that criminal courts must not automatically demand passport deposits as a bail condition. Such orders require specific evidence of a genuine flight risk, as passports are crucial identity documents.
Haryana Assembly amends private universities law to tighten its grip over the institutes
The law has procedure for dissolution and appointment of administrator
Haryana Assembly passes Bill to increase working time to 10 hours for shop employees
Haryana Assembly passed a bill to increase daily working hours from nine to ten, while maintaining the 48-hour weekly limit for shop and commercial establishment employees. The amendment also allows for an increase in overtime hours and continuous work periods, aiming to boost economic activity and flexibility for businesses.
The Environment Ministry should hold immediate consultations with rural and urban people living in every block of every Aravalli district in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana, said the coalition group
Following the controversy surrounding the recent Supreme Court order regarding the new definition of the Aravalli hills based on a 100-metre criterion, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupendra Yadav said the directive aims to restrict illegal mining. He added that the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) will develop a detailed, district-wise conservation plan for the Aravalli region in accordance with the Supreme Court's order. The Supreme Court order pertains to mining and cannot be interpreted for other purposes such as residential development or restriction of agricultural lands, Yadav clarified to reporters in Delhi on Monday. He accused opposition leaders of spreading misinformation and claimed that the previous Congress-led government initiated illegal mining in the Aravalli areas. The Union government has announced a freeze on new mining leases in the region, as mandated by the Supreme Court. This freeze is part of a framework established by the court to provide stronger protections for the mountain system and to ensure that no new mining leases will be granted until a comprehensive management plan is finalized. The ICFRE will be tasked with preparing a district-wise plan for the 37 districts where the Aravalli hills are located. The court has allowed mining under exceptional conditions. If permitted under exceptional and scientifically justified circumstances, the order includes a thorough analysis of cumulative environmental impact, which encompasses detailed post-mining restoration and rehabilitation, explained Yadav. Additionally, mining may be allowed in the case of strategic minerals and needs related to atomic energy. Yadav also provided details on the current mining areas in the Aravalli hills. There are currently 217 square kms under mining out of a total of 1,47,577 square kms in the Aravalli region, which is less than 2%, he stated. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has reopened the judgement after some petitioners appealed for a review in light of recent controversies, which may put 90% of the Aravalli region at risk of mining. Earlier, in the wake of the controversy regarding the 100-metre criterion, the government clarified that the definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges has been standardized across states under the Supreme Court's direction. This standardization aims to eliminate ambiguity and prevent the misuse of practices that allowed mining to occur dangerously close to the bases of the hills. In response to longstanding cases concerning illegal mining in the Aravallis, the Supreme Court constituted a committee in May 2024 to recommend a uniform definition, as different states had been using inconsistent criteria for granting mining permissions. This committee, chaired by the Environment Ministry Secretary and comprising representatives from Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, and Delhi, along with technical experts, found that only Rajasthan had an officially established definition, which has been in place since 2006. According to this definition, landforms that rise 100 metres or more above local relief are classified as hills, and mining is prohibited within the lowest bounding contour that encloses such hills, regardless of the height or slope of the landforms inside the contour. It has been agreed that all states will adopt this long-standing definition from Rajasthan, along with additional safeguards to enhance objectivity and transparency.
NEW DELHI: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday accused the Congress of spreading misinformation and lies on the issue of the new definition of the Aravallis and stressed that mining can be carried out legally in only 0.19 per cent of the area covered by the mountain range. At a press briefing, he said the Narendra Modi government remains fully committed to protecting and restoring the Aravallis. The Congress, which allowed rampant illegal mining in Rajasthan during its tenure, is spreading confusion, misinformation and lies about the issue, the minister alleged. The new definition, approved by the Supreme Court on the recommendation of the Environment Ministry, aims to curb illegal mining and allow sustainable mining legally, and that too only after a Management Plan for Sustainable Mining (MPSM) is prepared by the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), he said. The ICFRE will identify areas where mining can be permitted only under exceptional and scientifically justified circumstances, sources said. The study will also determine ecologically sensitive, conservation-critical and restoration-priority areas within the Aravalli landscape where mining will be strictly prohibited. Yadav said that legally approved mining currently covers only a very small fraction of the Aravalli region, amounting to about 0.19 per cent of the total geographical area of 37 Aravalli districts in Rajasthan, Haryana and Gujarat. Delhi, which has five Aravalli districts, does not permit any mining. According to the Supreme Court's directions, he said, no new mining leases will be granted in the Aravalli region until a Management Plan for Sustainable Mining is prepared for the entire landscape by the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education. Existing mines may continue operations only if they strictly comply with sustainable mining norms laid down by the committee. In November 2025, the Supreme Court accepted a uniform legal definition of what constitutes the Aravalli Hills and Aravalli Range on the recommendation of a committee led by the Environment Ministry. Under this definition, an Aravalli Hill is a landform with an elevation of at least 100 metres above its local surrounding terrain and an Aravalli Range is a cluster of two or more such hills within 500 metres of each other. Critics, including environmentalists and some scientists, argue that many ecologically important parts of the Aravalli system do not meet the 100-metre threshold (e.g., low ridges, slopes, foothills and recharge areas), yet are important for groundwater recharge, biodiversity support, climate moderation and soil stability. They warn that areas excluded under the new definition could be opened for mining, construction and commercial activities, weakening long-standing protections and ecological continuity across the range. The redefinition has triggered protests, from Rajasthan to Haryana, and social media campaigns. The Centre has rejected the charge that the new definition weakens environmental safeguards. It has said that most of the Aravalli region (over 90 per cent) remains protected and the new definition does not relax mining controls. Yadav on Sunday said the Aravali range includes all landforms which exist within 500 metres of two adjoining hills of a height of 100 metres or more. All landforms existing within this 500-metre zone, irrespective of their height and slopes, are excluded for the purposes of grant of mining leases, he said.
Naidu directs Excise Department to study Haryanas sub-lease model against belt shops
Chief Minister directs officials to tighten checks using hologram labels, review exemption of bars from additional excise tax and push digital payments alongside reforms in liquor shop allotment as revenue reaches 7,041 crore
Ishan Kishan Named Captain As Jharkhand Announce Squad For Vijay Hazare Trophy
Jharkhand Squad For Vijay Hazare: India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been named captain of Jharkhand for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite (VHT) 2025/26, the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) confirmed. The domestic 50-over tournament begins on December 24, with Jharkhand set to open their campaign against Karnataka in Ahmedabad. The squad announced for the season features a mix of experience and youth, including Kumar Kushagra, Anukul Roy, Robin Minz, Abhinav Sharan and Virat Singh, as Jharkhand look to build on recent success in white-ball cricket. Kishans appointment follows a standout Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025/26 season, where he led Jharkhand to their maiden SMAT title. The wicketkeeper-batter was in outstanding form throughout the tournament, amassing 517 runs from 10 innings at an average of 57.44, with two hundreds and two half-centuries to his name. His defining moment came in the final against Haryana, where he struck a commanding 101 to guide his side to the championship. That run of performances has also earned Kishan a recall to the Indian squad for the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. He has been included as the teams second-choice wicketkeeper-batter, behind Sanju Samson, marking a return to the national setup on the back of sustained domestic excellence. Kishans appointment follows a standout Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025/26 season, where he led Jharkhand to their maiden SMAT title. The wicketkeeper-batter was in outstanding form throughout the tournament, amassing 517 runs from 10 innings at an average of 57.44, with two hundreds and two half-centuries to his name. His defining moment came in the final against Haryana, where he struck a commanding 101 to guide his side to the championship. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Jharkhand Squad For Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26: Ishan Kishan (WK & captain), Virat Singh, Utkarsh Singh, Kumar Kushagra (WK & vice-captain), Robin Minz, Anukul Roy, Sharandeep Singh, Shikhar Mohan, Pankaj Kumar (WK), Bala Krishna, Md Kounain Quraishi, Shubh Sharma, Amit Kumar, Manishi, Abhinav Sharan, Sushant Mishra, Vikash Singh, Saurabh Shekhar, Rajandeep Singh, Shubham Singh. Article Source: IANS
Haryana NEET PG counselling 2025 round 2 seat allotment results are out. Candidates can check their status on the official portal. Admission deadlines are approaching for fee payment and document verification. Reporting to the allotted college is scheduled soon. Additional seats have been added for MD and MS programs. Candidates must follow the schedule to confirm their admissions.
Cold weather persists in Punjab, Haryana; temperatures stay above normal
Chandigarh, the joint capital of both States, recorded a low of 8.3 degrees Celsius, one degree above normal
Electric geysers pose significant risks, including electrocution and toxic fume deaths, due to faulty habits like leaving units running and neglecting ventilation. Forensic research and safety experts emphasize turning off geysers before using taps, regular maintenance, and proper ventilation to prevent fatal incidents. Simple safety steps can transform these appliances from liabilities to life-saving conveniences.
IMD weather update: The IMD has said dense fog is likely to tighten its grip in northern India and dense fog conditions are likely in Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Sikkim. A cold day warning has been issued for Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Haryana and Punjab. The dense fog has also disrupted rail and air travel across the country.
NCRTC has invited tenders for shifting and replacing low-tension power lines, cables, and streetlights along the Kashmere Gate to Bhalaswa route. This development is expected to bring relief to commuters and boost connectivity between Delhi and industrial towns in Haryana.
Haryana govt fails to provide data on industries closed since Covid
Weekend raid: Haryana Police arrest 162 criminals, seize illegal drugs arms & liquor
Haryana Private Universities Bill likely to be passed; to impact functioning of Al Falah University
CHANDIGARH: The BJP-led Haryana Government has tabled the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the state assembly, outlining stringent measures, including dissolution of the management body of the university and taking over its functioning through the appointment of an administrator. Sources said that the bill, which was introduced in the state assembly on Friday by State Higher Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda and is likely to be passed by the assembly on Monday will have a direct impact on the functioning of Al Falah University. Al Falah University has been under the scanner for allegedly facilitating a white-collar terror module. The government will exercise these special powers under certain circumstances. Dhanda asserted that under the current provisions, there was no provision for the dissolution of the university and the appointment of the administrator and thus now a new provision needs to be incorporated to streamline the procedure. As per the proposed bill the inquiry officer or committee shall conduct an inquiry and submit the report to the government within 30 days. After the government receives the report, it can issue a show cause notice giving the university seven days to reply if it is of the opinion that the university had contravened the law. Upon consideration of the reply to the show-cause, if the government is not satisfied, it may appoint an administrator for a period of three years, it added. The university shall not commence the first enrolment of the students without specific authorization of the government. It has been authorized to cancel the permission to continue the course after an inquiry, the bill added. Other penalty is the minimum penalty of Rs 10 lakh. The committee will be vested with the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. The Higher Education Department, through another provision, has been authorized to conduct an annual academic and administrative audit of the university to ascertain the standards of teaching, examination, and research. The bill reads, The circumstances under which government can act include any grave lapses, including matters relating to national security, sovereignty and integrity of India, public security, law and order, misuse of university premises for unlawful and anti-national activities or any other serious act prejudicial to public interest. If any such act has occurred, the government may order any inquiry into any such act, contraventions, or lapses and appoint an inquiry officer or a committee consisting of not more than five persons for this purpose.
Earthquake of 3.3 magnitude jolts Rohtak in Haryana
A remark by Haryanas police chief linking Mahindra Thars and Royal Enfield Bullets to unruly road behaviour has triggered a wider debate on whether vehicles can be blamed for lawlessness or if responsibility lies with drivers and enforcement systems. Owners, experts and some police officials argue that profiling based on vehicle brands does little to improve road safety and risks confusing brand identity with bad behaviour.
Punjab Police have arrested alleged Army deserter Rajbir Singh and his associate Chirag in a narco-terror nexus bust. Singh, apprehended near the Indo-Nepal border, was found with heroin and a hand grenade. The duo is also linked to a grenade attack in Haryana and espionage activities.
Haryana set to allot residential plots to 7,000 landless families
HC flags lapses in Haryana power utilities appointments, orders review of retired engineers claim
Rs 116cr crop insurance claims pending in Haryana
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a driving license remains valid for 30 days post-expiration under the Motor Vehicle Act. This decision prevents insurance companies from reclaiming compensation from drivers whose licenses expired within this statutory grace period, as the license is legally effective during this time. Read more.
Ranchi Diary | Jharkhand lifts Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
The Jharkhand cricket team, led by Ishan Kishan, has created history by lifting Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. It defeated Haryana by 69 runs to win the prestigious domestic T-20 tournament for the first time. Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday met the team members, who made history by winning the Trophy. Soren congratulated all the players, support staff and the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) on the historic win. Soren said that by winning the Syed Mushtaq Ali T-20 cricket tournament, Jharkhand has created a new record in domestic cricket. This is an achievement and a moment of pride for the entire state. Vulture conservation centre in state Jharkhand is set to get its first Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centre, marking a significant step towards protecting its countrys rapidly declining vulture population. Located at Muta, about 36 km from Ranchi, the facility, is expected to become operational soon, offering renewed hope for the critically endangered species. According to officials, the state government has approved a proposal by the forest department to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), which will provide technical expertise for running the centre. The project was originally sanctioned by the Centre in 2009 with the objective of reviving the vulture population in the state. Soren to visit Australia to study rehab practices Chief Minister Hemant Soren is planning a visit to Australia to study post-mining rehabilitation practices, with special emphasis on tribal regions. The proposed visit follows an official invitation from the Australian Ambassador, who recently met Soren at his residence. During his visit, the Chief Minister will focus on the living conditions of indigenous communities displaced by mining activities and closely examine Australias rehabilitation frameworks in mining-affected areas. He is also expected to study initiatives aimed at the socio-economic uplift of indigenous populations, including welfare programmes and empowerment measures. Mukesh Ranjan Our correspondent in Jharkhand mukesh.r@newindianexpress.com
Haryana released Rs 116 cr compensation for kharif crop damage due to excessive rainfall: Minister
In the absence of Congress MLAs, the Speaker put the motion to vote which was rejected after a five-hour debate that went on till 10.15 p.m.
Post-parliamentary session tea party sees PM praise an opposition MP, crack jokes
With the curtain coming down on heated debates, fiery speeches and protests along with the Lok Sabha session, Speaker Om Birla hosted a tea party which the members representing the opposition parties chose to attend this time. The tea party is a customary gathering hosted by the Speaker after the end of every session to ease the heated atmosphere on a note of cordiality and goodwill. The Opposition had stayed away from the meeting since the 2024 Monsoon Session when the opposition members were not allowed to speak. Interestingly, this time around, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared lighter moments with Opposition MPs over a cup of tea, even responding promptly to a complaint by opposition MPs about the session being brief. Speaking to TNIE , Congress sources said the party decided to attend the tea hosted by the Speaker and the Chairman following a decision taken by AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge. According to sources, while the Opposition remains opposed to the bills, they felt the Chair was relatively fair during this session. This, they said, was in contrast to the previous session, when they were not allowed to speak. Sources in the know said Modi praised RSP MP NK Premachandran, calling him one of the best parliamentarians. Modi reportedly said Premachandran always does his homework before debates, a view that was agreed on by Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, Union Minister of Law Arjun Meghwal and Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The meeting is said to have been cordial and lasted for nearly half an hour during which he interacted with all the MPs. During the interaction, Opposition leaders remarked that the session should have been longer. Reacting to the comment, Modi joked, I didn't want to strain your voice so much. He also said, I hope you all got enough time to speak during the debate. Sources added that Modi also spoke to Priyanka Gandhi about an ayurvedic medicine from Wayanad during the meeting. The PM also inquired Selja Kumari about the Haryana assembly session. Modi was absent during the final week of the Winter Session as he was on a three-nation tour of Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman. He returned on the final day of the session, which was adjourned amid Opposition protests.
Enforcement Directorate's probe into the 'donkey' route uncovered a Haryana-based operator collecting property papers as security from aspirants for illegal US travel via Mexico. Searches across Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi yielded incriminating evidence, including documents and mobile phones, related to the syndicate's operations.
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Friday extended by seven days the NIA custody of Dr Bilal Naseer Malla, an accused in the Red Fort blast case. The court also remanded Soyab, a Faridabad resident accused of harbouring Red Fort bomber Umar-un-Nabi, to five days of judicial custody. The probe agency produced Soyab and Bilal at the Patiala House Court amid tight security on Friday upon the expiry of their previous four-day NIA custody granted on December 15. Media persons were barred from covering the proceedings. The accused were produced before Principal and Sessions Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna who allowed the probe agency to quiz Naseer in its custody for seven more days, while Soyab has been remanded to judicial custody till December 24. An official spokesperson for the NIA had earlier said the agency arrested Soyab, a resident of Dhauj in Haryana's Faridabad, for allegedly providing logistical support to errorist Umar-un-Nabi before the Delhi terror bomb blast. NIA arrested Dr Naseer Bilal Malla in Delhi on December 9, calling him a key accused in the conspiracy. According to the NIA investigations, Naseer had knowingly harboured Umar-un-Nabi by providing him logistical support. He is also accused of destruction of evidence related to the terrorist attack, the agency stated earlier on December 9. The NIA has already arrested nine people, including three more doctors Dr Muzammil Ganaie, Dr Adeel Rather, Dr Shaheen Sayeed and religious preacher Maulvi Irfan. Two others, Amir Rashid Ali, and Jasir Bilal Wani alias Danish, have also been arrested. On December 18, NIA arrested the ninth accused in the case, Yasir Ahmad Dar, a Jammu and Kashmir resident and allegedly a close associate of Umar-un-Nabi. An active participant in the conspiracy, Dar had allegedly taken an oath to carry out self-sacrificial operations, the agency said. Umar-un-Nabi was driving the explosive-laden i20 car that detonated outside the Red Fort on November 10.
ED seizes Rs 4.62 crore, silver and gold in dunki money laundering probe
The searches were conducted on Thursday across more than a dozen locations in Delhi, Punjab (Jalandhar), and Haryana (Panipat). From the premises of a Delhi-based travel agent, authorities recovered cash, silver, and gold bullion valued at a total of Rs 19.13 crore
Haryana Assembly unanimously passed a resolution to commemorate Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's 350th martyrdom year. The state government, in collaboration with religious committees, organized numerous events, including processions, a grand congregation attended by the Prime Minister, blood donation camps, and essay competitions, honoring the Guru's legacy and teachings.
Gurugram To Noida In Just 38 Minutes: Rapid Rail Corridor Plan Proposes 6 Stations
The six-station route project is estimated to cost around Rs 15,000 crore and will be the third Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) corridor in Haryana.
North India is grappling with a red alert for dense fog, severely impacting visibility and travel. Simultaneously, Delhi and surrounding regions are experiencing 'very poor' to 'severe' air quality, with authorities urging residents to limit outdoor exposure. Flights are facing delays due to the challenging weather conditions.
Zero visibility across north India as IMD sounds red alert for Delhi
A thick blanket of dense fog covered large parts of north India on Friday morning, severely impacting the visibility. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi, warning of major disruptions to road, rail and air traffic. Satellite imagery showed widespread fog over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, northeast Madhya Pradesh and Bihar. Visibility dropped to zero metres at several locations, including Agra, Bareilly, Saharanpur and Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh; Amritsar, Ludhiana, Bathinda and Adampur in Punjab; Safdarjung in Delhi; Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh; Bhagalpur in Bihar; and Daltonganj in Jharkhand. The IMD cautioned that extremely poor visibility could impact airport operations and cause delays on highways and railway routes. An orange alert was issued for multiple districts in Uttar Pradesh, parts of Uttarakhand, Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar, and several districts in Punjab, including Amritsar, Patiala and Sangrur. Meteorologists warned of hazardous driving conditions and an increased risk of road accidents, along with the possibility of power line tripping in affected regions. Residents were advised to avoid unnecessary travel, use fog lights, and stay updated on transport advisories. According to IMD definitions, very dense fog occurs when visibility ranges between 0 and 50 metres, while dense fog refers to visibility between 51 and 200 metres. As North India chokes, there can be no hiding 'behind the smokescreen of farm fires anymore' In Delhi, early morning visibility remained poor due to dense fog mixed with smog. Delhis air quality remained alarming, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 382, placing it in the very poor category and close to severe. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board showed that 14 monitoring stations reported severe air quality, while the remaining recorded very poor levels. Vivek Vihar registered the worst AQI at 434. The Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi has forecast that air quality will stay very poor until Saturday and may deteriorate to severe on Sunday. Meanwhile, stricter pollution control measures came into effect in the national capital on Thursday. The entry of non-Delhi private vehicles below BS-VI emission standards has been banned, and the No PUC, No Fuel rule is being enforced. Fuel stations are denying fuel to vehicles without valid Pollution Under Control certificates, with checks supported by automatic number plate reader cameras, voice alerts and police deployment. 'More headline and image management': Unreliable data mask just how bad India's air quality crisis is
68th National Shooting: Ketan Malik strikes gold in womens 10m air pistol
NEW DELHI, Dec 18: Haryanas Ketan Malik overcame a strong field which consisted of Paris Olympic double medallist Manu Bhaker and Asian Games champion Palak Gulia to be crowned as the winner in the Womens 10m Air Pistol (APW) event at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions currently underway at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting []
Samrats gold-winning show at Worlds rated among top-5 by ISSF
NEW DELHI, Dec 18: Indian pistol shooter Samrat Ranas showing at the World Championships in Cairo last month has been rated among the top five performances of the year by the International Shooting Sport Federation. The 20-year-old marksman from Karnal in Haryana made history by winning the mens 10m air pistol gold at the Worlds, []
25.7L farmers in Haryana burdened with Rs 60.8k crore in debt: CM Saini
Ishan Kishan delivered a sensational performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final, blasting 10 sixes en route to a 49-ball century as Jharkhand registered a dominant 69-run victory over Haryana to clinch their maiden SMAT title in emphatic fashion.
ED raids 13 locations in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi in donkey route case
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday carried out searches at 13 locations across Punjab, Haryana and Delhi as part of its money-laundering probe into an illegal immigration racket linked to the deportation of 330 Indians from the United States earlier this year. The action follows an investigation into a network that allegedly facilitated the illegal transport of Indians to the US through the so-called dunki route. The racket involved illegally transporting Indians to the US through the dunki route. A probe revealed that the deported Indians sent to the US were facilitated by a complex web of persons involved in the chain including travel agents, middlemen, overseas associates, hawala operators and other logistics arrangement providers, an ED official said. In February, US military aircraft carrying 330 Indiansmost of them from Haryana, Punjab and Gujaratwere sent back as part of a crackdown on illegal immigration by the administration of former US President Donald Trump. Videos released by US border patrol authorities showed the deportees in handcuffs, with their legs chained. The EDs money-laundering case is based on 19 FIRs registered by the Punjab and Haryana Police against travel agents and middlemen accused of cheating Indians attempting to enter the US illegally. Investigators said the deportees had tried to cross the USMexico border between January 23 and 28 but were apprehended by US border security personnel and placed in detention centres before being deported. Sources said that evidence gathered during searches conducted in February and July led to the identification of second and third layer operatives involved in the human trafficking network. The name of several travel firms surfaced in the investigation following which raids were conducted on Thursday at its offices in Haryana, Punjab and Delhi, an ED official said. The agency had earlier recorded statements of the deportees, which helped identify suspects now under scrutiny. According to investigators, each deportee paid between Rs 45 lakh and Rs 55 lakh to travel agents, most of whom they had never met directly and were connected to through local intermediaries. The deportees provided documents, including bank account details of the agents who received the payments. Recently, the ED provisionally attached movable and immovable assets worth Rs 5.41 crore, allegedly representing proceeds of crime generated by agents Shubham Sharma, Jagjit Singh and Surmukh Singh, who are accused of being part of the trafficking racket. The attached properties include agricultural land, residential and business premises, and bank accounts held in the names of the accused and their family members. In July, the agency conducted searches at offices and residences of suspects in 11 cities, including Amritsar, Sangrur, Patiala and Moga in Punjab, and Ambala, Kurukshetra and Karnal in Haryana. During those raids, officials seized fake immigration and visa stamps. In a separate investigation, the ED is probing the alleged involvement of certain Canadian colleges and several Indian entitiesmostly based in Gujaratin a money-laundering case related to trafficking Indians into the US via the Canada border, sources said. Officials noted a sharp rise in illegal immigration from India along the USCanada border, with more than 14,000 Indian migrants arrested there over the past one-and-a-half years. According to estimates by US authorities, over 725,000 undocumented Indians currently live in the US, many driven by economic pressures and long waiting periods for legal immigration. The agency suspects that some Canadian colleges were complicit in the racket. According to officials, agents applied for Canadian student visas for individuals intending to enter the US. Once in Canada, instead of joining colleges, they allegedly crossed the USCanada border illegally. Investigators believe that a few of the 262 such colleges in Canadaparticularly those located near the US bordermay be involved in the trafficking of Indian nationals. Many victims were allegedly charged between Rs 55 lakh and Rs 60 lakh per person. The ED has claimed that fees paid to Canada-based colleges were later remitted back to the individuals accounts, pointing to a circular flow of funds under investigation.
ED Raids 13 Places In Punjab, Haryana and Delhi in Dunki Route Case
ED's Jalandhar zonal office teams are carrying out searches at these 13 locations based on certain inputs in the case in which the ED initiated an investigation on the basis of various First Information Reports (FIRs) registered related to 330 Indians deported by the USA through a military cargo plane in February 2025
ED conducts fresh raids in dunki route case
CHANDIGARH, Dec 18: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted fresh searches in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation in a case linked to illegally transporting Indians to the US through the dunki route, officials said. The federal probe agency had in July conducted the first round of raids and recently attached assets worth Rs 5 crore of some travel agents after identifying some alleged accused operatives who were behind this illegal racket. Thursdays [] The post ED conducts fresh raids in dunki route case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Final: Who won the BCCI's premier T20 tournament? Check full list here
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Final: Haryana and Jharkhand are facing each other in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, marking their first-ever appearance in the championship match. Before this final, the elite tournament has been played 18 times. Here is a list of full list of SMAT trophy winners.
Over 2,000 Anganwadi-cum-Creches in India: Minister in Rajya Sabha
NEW DELHI: To help working mothers provide due care and protection to their children, the Centre is operating over 2,000 Anganwadi-cum-Creches (AWCCs) in the country. In a written reply, Minister of State of Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur said there are 39,011 children beneficiaries across 2,820 AWCCs. Of the 2,820 AWCCs, Delhi has the most at 502, benefitting 2,590 children. Haryana has 290 AWCCs, benefitting 6426 children. It is followed by Nagaland, where 270 AWCCs are functional while 3122 are beneficiaries. Karnataka has 248 AWCCs, with 5837 beneficiaries, while Nagaland has 200 AWCCs with 4243 beneficiaries. The minister said, the WCD ministry has introduced the Palna Scheme under the Samarthya Vertical of Umbrella Mission Shakti for all States and UTs from April 1, 2022, to provide day-care facilities and protection to children. Governments sustained initiatives on education, skilling and employment of women have resulted in increased opportunities for their employment, and more and more women are now in gainful employment, working within or outside their homes. Lack of proper day-care services is often a deterrent for women to go out and work. Hence, there is an urgent need for improved quality and reach of day care services/crches for working women amongst all socio-economic groups both in the organised and unorganised sectors, she said. To address these difficulties faced by the working mothers in giving due child care and protection to their children, day-care crche facilities are being provided through the Palna Scheme, she added.
Short 87 KM Stretch Sees 4-Year Delay, Derails Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Project Worth Rs 1 Lakh Crore
The Expressway, which passes through Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, is divided into 53 packages.
Worli police seized a Lamborghini after a viral video showed it exceeding 200 km/h on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, where the speed limit is 80 km/h. The car, registered in Haryana and owned by an Ahmedabad resident, was brought from Pune for examination. A case has been registered against the driver.
Opposition ready to corner Haryana govt as 3-day session starts today
Fog grips Delhi: Air quality stays in very poor zone; likely to turn severe by end of December
Delhi's air quality remains poor, with a slight improvement to 334 on the AQI due to strong winds. However, pollution is expected to persist, potentially worsening to severe levels by month's end. Emissions from Haryana and local vehicles are significant contributors. Shallow fog is trapping pollutants, impacting flights and visibility.
Arms smuggling racket: NIA arrests key accused
In a significant crackdown, the National Investigation Agency has apprehended Kamalkant Verma, known as Uncle Jee, who is believed to be a pivotal player in a vast illegal arms syndicate rooted in Bihar. Verma, now the eleventh individual to be captured, is accused of sourcing weapons from Haryana to circulate throughout Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Rohtak air remains worst in Haryana
NIA arrests linchpin in illegal arms and ammunition trafficking case
Ammunition was illegally procured from gun houses in Haryana and other places, smuggled to Uttar Pradesh, and further delivered to Bihar and other parts of the country, the NIA said
NMC instructs medical colleges to include importance of writing legible prescriptions in curriculum
The National Medical Commission says the directive is based on the orders of Punjab and Haryana High Court issued on August 27
With Delhi under 'severe' air quality, Beijing offers its pollution-control playbook
Hazardous air quality, dense smog and a spike in respiratory illnesses have become a grim winter routine for Delhi. As the national capital chokes under severe air quality for much of the week, Chinas capital, once derided as the worlds smog capital, has emerged as a contrasting case study, and Beijing is now offering its playbook. In an extensive post on X, Chinese embassy spokesperson Yu Jing shared a step-by-step account of how Beijing curbed air pollution over the past decade, accompanied by before-and-after images of the city. Stressing that both India and China face the challenge of air pollution amid rapid urbanisation, Jing said cleaner air doesnt happen overnight, but it is achievable. The post included air quality readings from December 15, showing Delhis AQI at a hazardous 447, compared to a relatively moderate 67 in Beijing. Breaking down Beijings approach, Jing said China adopted ultra-strict vehicle emission standards comparable to Euro 6 norms and aggressively phased out old, high-emission vehicles. Vehicular pollution remains one of the biggest contributors to smog in Delhi. While India mandated BS-VI emission norms for vehicles manufactured after April 1, 2020, enforcement continues to be a weak link. How did Beijing tackle air pollution? Step 1: Vehicle emissions control Adopt ultra-strict regulations like China 6NI (on par with Euro 6) Phase-out retired old, high-emission vehicles Curb car growth via license-plate lotteries and odd-even / weekday driving pic.twitter.com/E0cFp4wgsV Yu Jing (@ChinaSpox_India) December 16, 2025 Delhi, which has battled toxic air since Diwali, banned the entry of non-BS VI vehicles only earlier this week and has also barred refuelling of overage vehicles. The Chinese embassy spokesperson also pointed to measures such as licence-plate lotteries, odd-even and weekday driving restrictions, and massive investments in metro and bus networks, alongside a rapid push for electric mobility. While Delhi has experimented with the odd-even scheme, its impact on pollution levels has been limited. Jing underlined that Beijings gains were made possible through coordinated policies across the BeijingTianjinHebei region, preventing pollution spillover from neighbouring areas. In contrast, one of Delhis biggest challenges remains stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Despite repeated directions from the Supreme Court for coordinated action, lapses and inter-state blame games have blunted enforcement. The second pillar of Beijings clean-air push was industrial restructuring. According to the embassy, more than 3,000 heavy industries were shut down or relocated. Relocating Shougang, one of Chinas largest steelmakers, alone cut inhalable particles by 20%, the post said. Vacated industrial sites were converted into parks, commercial districts and cultural or technology hubs. The former Shougang industrial complex, for instance, was transformed into a key venue for the 2022 Winter Olympics. Beijing also shifted wholesale markets, logistics hubs and even some educational and medical institutions to nearby cities, retaining only high-value research, development and service sectors in the capital. While the suggestions from the Chinese embassy have drawn attention, experts caution that Delhi has heard, and even attempted, many of these measures before, with marginal success. Beijings turnaround followed a five-year national action plan launched in 2013, which included shutting coal-fired boilers, expanding public transport, promoting new-energy vehicles and accelerating the shift to green energy. The citys last-mile connectivity now relies on micro-buses, shared mobility options such as bikes and e-scooters, ride-hailing services and even autonomous vehicles. How does Beijing tackle air pollution? Step 2: Industrial Restructuring Shut down or remove 3000+ heavy industries. Relocating Shougang, one of Chinas largest steelmakers, alone cut inhalable particles by -20%. Transform vacated factories into parks, pic.twitter.com/SYPOsoMaO1 Yu Jing (@ChinaSpox_India) December 17, 2025 Delhi governments, meanwhile, have relied on measures such as water sprinkling, anti-smog guns and short-term traffic curbs, but pollution levels remain dangerously high. Experts say that while Delhi and Beijing share some pollution sources, a straight replication of the Beijing model is impractical unless adapted to local realities. Year-long transport curbs, for instance, are not feasible in the national capital, and persistent disagreements among states over stubble burning continue to undermine progress. They argue that integrating rural agricultural policies to address crop residue burning, expanding public transport infrastructure and ensuring strict compliance are critical. A Comptroller and Auditor General (Comptroller and Auditor General of India) report tabled in the Delhi Assembly has found that Delhis worsening air pollution is driven largely by systemic failures within the city, particularly weak enforcement of vehicular pollution norms. The audit highlights widespread irregularities in the Pollution Under Control (PUC) regime, noting that over 1.08 lakh vehicles were issued certificates despite exceeding permissible limits for carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. In several instances, certificates were issued to multiple vehicles within seconds, raising doubts about the integrity of testing. Between 2015 and 2020, nearly 4,000 non-compliant diesel vehicles continued to operate due to lax certification. The report also flags major lapses in removing end-of-life vehicles. Of the 47.51 lakh vehicles meant to be deregistered between 2018-19 and 2020-21, only 2.98 lakh were actually removed, leaving over 93% still officially registered and potentially in use. None of the vehicles impounded for pollution violations had been scrapped, while scrapping and impounding infrastructure remains grossly inadequate. Enforcement has been further hampered by staff shortages, lack of mobile testing equipment, and the absence of real-time data to guide deployment of teams. The audit concludes that Delhis air crisis cannot be blamed solely on external factors like stubble burning, but has been significantly worsened by poor implementation of policies, weak monitoring, and failures in governance. The broad lesson from Beijing, experts say, is not that solutions are unknown, but that implementing them requires sustained political will, regional coordination and rigorous enforcement, several stars that must align for Delhi to breathe easier.
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