EC extends Delhi SIR claims deadline to November 25, final rolls on Dec 22
The Election Commission of India on Thursday revised the SIR timelines for Delhi, extending the last date of filing claims and objections to November 25 and shifting the publication of the final electoral roll to December 22. According to an Election Commission notification, the claims and objections filed will be disposed of by December 15. Along with Delhi, the poll body also revised the timelines for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in five other states Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Nagaland. The latest extension in Delhi comes a day after the Supreme Court asked the Election Commission to consider extending the timeline for filing claims and objections by voters. The previous last date for filing claims and objections was October 30, while the same were to be disposed of by November 30, and the final roll was to be out on December 4. After 47.56 lakh electors in Delhi were excluded from the draft electoral rolls published on August 31, as ma
SIR Timelines Extended In Maharashtra, Delhi, Andhra, Haryana, Telangana And Nagaland: EC
The Election Commission has extended deadlines for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Telangana, Nagaland, and Delhi following requests from...
Kotian caps a career-best haul to set up Mumbais win
Kotian claimed eight for 84 to finish with a match haul of 11 wickets as Haryana was bowled out for 256 at the stroke of tea
J&K faces Rs 95 lakh interest bill for delayed power payments
Srinagar, Oct 29: Jammu and Kashmir has been saddled with an interest liability of nearly Rs 95 lakh for delays in clearing electricity-related payments, an amount that has added to the financial burden of its power sector without bringing any additional electricity to consumers. The liability, disclosed in a fresh statement issued by the Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC), is the highest among 140 utilities and entities listed across northern India and accounts for nearly 45 per cent of the region's total interest payable for the April-June quarter of 2026. The figures come as Kashmir heads into winter, when electricity demand rises and the power department faces the annual challenge of maintaining supply to households and businesses. According to a Document by NRPC, dated October 27, accessed by Rising Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir has been assessed Rs 94,95,917.56 as interest on delayed payment of deviation settlement charges. The total interest payable by all listed utilities stands at Rs 2.12 crore. Punjab has been assessed just Rs 26,021, while Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand have no interest payable against their names. Jammu and Kashmir's interest liability is more than 365 times that of Punjab. The charges arise from a mechanism through which power utilities settle differences between the electricity they were scheduled to draw from the grid and what they actually drew. Payments under this mechanism must be cleared within prescribed timelines, with delays attracting interest. For Jammu and Kashmir, the Rs 95 lakh is therefore not a payment towards purchasing electricity. It is an additional financial obligation arising because payments were delayed. While the interest liability cannot be directly linked to any particular power cut or increase in consumer tariffs, it represents an expense that could have been avoided through timely settlement of dues. The NRPC statement does not explain why Jammu and Kashmir accumulated such a large interest amount or identify the individual payments responsible for it. It also does not disclose the principal amount involved or whether the interest has since been cleared. The figures have emerged against the backdrop of continuing concerns over Jammu and Kashmir's ability to meet electricity demand during the colder months, particularly in the Valley, where dependence on electricity for heating places additional pressure on the system. The financial position of the power sector assumes added importance during this period, when arrangements for electricity procurement and grid management become crucial to maintaining supplies. The NRPC has given utilities 15 days from October 27 to point out any discrepancies in the calculations. In the absence of objections, the amounts will be treated as final. The committee has asked the concerned entities to deposit the interest into the Northern Region Deviation Pool Account maintained by the Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre. The statement covers the first quarter of 2026-27 alone, leaving open the question of whether further interest liabilities have accumulated since June.
Ingales in National Mixed Doubles Finals
In the semifinals played on Thursday, Pooja & Prasad defeated Tamil Nadus Irfan Husain & Samhitha Chamarthi 6-3, 6-4 while Adil & Soha beat Jagmeet Singh & Jennifer Luikham of Haryana with a 6-4, 6-2 scoreline.
Cong MP to Saini: Push for Haryana hosting CWG, co-hosting Olympics
EC extends SIR timelines in Maharashtra, Delhi, Andhra, Haryana, Telangana & Nagaland
The Election Commission has revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in multiple states. The deadlines for filing claims and objections in Maharashtra and Delhi have been extended significantly. Claims and objections can now be filed until November 25 in Delhi and November 13 in Maharashtra. The final electoral rolls will be published on December 22 in Delhi and November 30 in Maharashtra.
ECI extends SIR timelines in Maharashtra, Delhi, Andhra, Haryana, Telangana, Nagaland
The revisions follow requests from the Chief Electoral Officers of the concerned States
Delhi Sees Coldest October Day In 4 Years As Mercury Dips Across North India
Maximum temperatures ranged from 20.6 degrees Celsius in Haryana's Karnal to 27.4 degrees Celsius in Punjab's Patiala, with Delhi's base weather station, Safdarjung, recording 25.4 degrees, about 5.6 degrees below normal.
Election Commission extends SIR timeline in six states and UTs, including Delhi
The Election Commission on Thursday (October 29) revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in six states and Union Territories: Maharashtra, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Telangana and Nagaland. The revisions...
EC extends SIR timelines in Telangana and five other states
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Telangana, Maharashtra, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Nagaland. The revisions follow requests from the chief electoral officers of the concerned states. In Telangana, the final electoral rolls will be published on November 30 instead of November 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 .
Om Birla, Haryana governor to attend public representatives conference in Panchkula on Nov 2
Another Suspect Arrested From Haryana In Tiger Shroff Shooting Case
Earlier, the police had arrested 11 persons in the case, several of them from Haryana.
Tiger Shroff firing case: Mumbai Crime Branch detains another suspect in Haryana
The Mumbai Crime Branch has detained another suspect in the Tiger Shroff firing case in Sonipat, Haryana, with the help of local police. The development comes days after 11 accused were remanded to police custody until November 6 as investigators continue probing the Juhu shooting
Lok Sabha speaker, Haryana guv to attend public representatives conference on Nov 2
Kotian serves another reminder to the national selectors
The off-spinner comes up with his career-best career-best figures in Mumbais emphatic 10-wicket win over Haryana
Tanush Kotian credits Nathan Lyon, Ravindra Jadeja after career-best 8/81
Mumbai off-spinner Tanush Kotian reflected on his career-best figures of 8/81 against Haryana in the Ranji Trophy, crediting guidance from Lyon and Jadeja
Drink water at Kalindi Kunj ghat: AAP leader dares BJP MP after latter takes dip in Yamuna
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) BJP MP Manoj Tiwaris dip into the Yamuna River on Thursday escalated into a political row as the AAPs Saurabh Bhardwaj dubbed the move an eyewash and dared the parliamentarian to drink water at Kalindi Kunj, the river stretch that remains infamously polluted throughout the year. The political tussle comes days ahead of Chhath Puja, even as the Rekha Gupta-led BJP government carries out a large-scale cleanliness drive to clean the river, a pledge that was a key plank of the BJP in the run-up to Assembly elections. Saurabh Bhardwaj accused the BJP of misleading the public by engaging in theatrics, rather than undertaking a dedicated initiative to clean the river. He also hurled a direct challenge to the BJP MP as well as Delhi minister Parvesh Singh Verma to drink water from the Yamuna to prove their claims of a cleaned Yamuna. He claimed that the BJP leaders had backed down when presented with a similar challenge last year, and that the same would happen this time as well. Earlier in the day, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari took a dip in the Yamuna, claiming that the pollution load of the river had reduced by half in the past year. He also asserted that people can now celebrate Chhath puja in the Yamuna once again. Tiwari said he had tasted Yamuna water at Sonia Vihar and praised the city government for its efforts to clean the river. AAP used to blame Haryana for polluting the river. But since the BJP came to power, it has cleaned half of the river in one-and-a-half years, Tiwari stated. Responding to this, Saurabh Bhardwaj dubbed them as frauds and said on X, These BJP frauds know nothing about Delhi. It is well known that 26 km stretch of Yamuna River from Palla to Wazirabad has always been comparatively clean. It was cleaner during AAP Govt even as per DPCC reports. Throwing a challenge, Bharadwaj said, I invite Manoj Tiwari and Water Minister Parvesh Verma to drink water at Kalindi Kunj ghat (near Okhla barrage). Last year also they ran away from the challenge. He alleged that by concealing the true state of the river, BJP leaders are trying to present a false image of a clean Yamuna to the public. Bharadwaj noted that the approximately 26-kilometre stretch of the Yamuna from Palla to Wazirabad has historically remained relatively clean and claimed that the water quality in this stretch was even better during the tenure of the Aam Aadmi Party government. Citing a report from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), he remarked that BJP leaders remain unaware of the sources of pollution in the Yamuna or the actual condition of the river. He pointed out that the first major drain into the Yamuna is when it enters Delhi near the Signature Bridge, close to Wazirabad. The AAP leader further said that the BJP leaders should rather provide the public with accurate information regarding the actual state of the Yamuna and refrain from such useless point-scoring to gain political advantage, ahead of the Chhath festival.
Ranji Trophy: Kotian, Bhut grab eight-fors as Mumbai, Saurashtra register big wins
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Tanush Kotian and Parth Bhut both claimed eight-wicket hauls on the final day of the latest round of Ranji Trophy matches on Thursday. Kotians effort set up Mumbais 10-wicket rout of Haryana, while Bhut bowled Saurashtra to victory over Assam by an innings and 12 runs. At the BKC Ground in Mumbai, off-spinner Kotian finished with 8-81. He had taken the first wicket of Haryanas second innings on day three and added seven more on the final day. Kotian removed overnight batters Himanshu Rana (46) and Nishant Sindhu (44), and later ended a lower-order fightback led by Samant Jakhar. Mumbai needed only 97 runs for victory, and they knocked off the runs in under 11 overs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who scored a hundred in the first innings, smashed an unbeaten 67 off 39 balls. At the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, Player of the Match Bhut, who had six wickets by stumps on day three, was even more destructive, finishing with 8-17 in 18 overs and had a match haul of ten wickets as Saurashtra wrapped up a bonus-point win. Ravindra Jadeja, who will be a part of Indias Test series against New Zealand next month, took 2-58 wickets in 22 overs, including 4 maidens. Bengal crushed Kerala by 287 runs in Thiruvananthapuram, with Pradipta Pramanik taking 6-51. Pramanik had claimed all four Kerala wickets that fell on day three and added two more on the final morning as the hosts were bowled out for 120. Captain Shreyas Gopals 5-36 bowled Karnataka to an innings-and-116-run win over Tripura in Mysuru, with the visitors dismissed for 180 in their second innings. Vidarbha thrashed Goa by an innings and 27 runs in Nagpur, with Harsh Dubey taking 4-38. He struck twice in quick succession to remove Manthan Khutkar, who top-scored with 70, and Yash Kasvankar, before taking wickets off consecutive deliveries to bowl Goa out for 195. Several matches ended in draws. In Vadodara, Abdul Samads 143 off 152 balls, which included 16 fours and seven sixes, and Sahil Lotras unbeaten 96 rescued defending champions Jammu and Kashmir against Baroda. The pair added 225 runs after J&K had slumped to 53/4 after being made to follow-on. In Pune, Gujarat declared their second innings on 446/5 against Maharashtra after Aarya Desai hit 151, followed by an unbeaten 119 from Jaymeet Patel and 96 from Urvil Patel, but the hosts held on for a draw. The Punjab and Hyderabad match ended in a draw at tea on the final day in Secunderabad, after half-centuries from Vihaan Malhotra, Prabhsimran Singh (68 off 76 balls) and visiting captain Uday Saharan (55 not out off 106 balls). Akash Vasisht struck an unbeaten 126 as Himachal Pradesh replied with 559/6 to Chandigarhs 685/5 declared in a high-scoring draw. Puducherry secured a draw against Uttar Pradesh by taking the first-innings lead, despite Kartik Yadavs 6-42.
Haryana CM announces hike of Rs 35 per quintal in sugarcane price
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 29 (IANS) In a major farmer-friendly decision, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday announced an increase of Rs 35 per quintal in the sugarcane price for the next two years, providing significant financial relief to sugarcane growers in the state. Under the revised rates, farmers will receive Rs 430 per quintal in the 2026-27 season, while the price will be further increased to Rs 450 per quintal in 2027-28. The Chief Minister said the sugarcane price in Haryana was Rs 415 per quintal in 2025-26. It will be increased by Rs 15 to Rs 430 per quintal in 2026-27, followed by a further increase of Rs 20 per quintal in 2027-28. With this, the sugarcane price will rise by a total of Rs 35 per quintal over two years. Highlighting the financial benefits for farmers, CM Saini said the average sugarcane yield generally ranges between 700 and 800 quintals per hectare, equivalent to approximately 283 to 324 quintals per acre. At this level of production, the cumulative price increase of Rs 35 per quintal by 2027-28 is expected to provide farmers with additional income of approximately Rs 10,000 to Rs 11,300 per acre per season, compared with the 2025-26 price. The Chief Minister said during his recent interactions with farmers organisations, farmers had raised concerns over the increasing cost of cultivation due to rising prices of diesel, labour and fertilisers. He said the decision to increase the sugarcane price to Rs 450 per quintal would help farmers offset the additional financial burden arising from higher input costs. CM Saini said the enhanced sugarcane prices would also encourage farmers to grow sugarcane, leading to higher production and ensuring adequate availability of sugarcane for sugar mills. This would enable sugar mills to operate at their full capacity. The Chief Minister further said announcing sugarcane prices for the next two seasons in advance would provide greater certainty to farmers and help them plan their cultivation activities more effectively. He said amid a shortage of sugarcane at the national level, the decision would also encourage farmers to continue sugarcane cultivation rather than shift to other crops.
Mumbai secure bonus-point win against Haryana, Mumbai Indians sack Malinga
Check out the latest sports news today, including Tanush Kotian, who took 10 wickets in the match as Mumbai cruised to their third win in a row in the Ranji Trophy
Cloudy Skies May Obscure Moon Viewing on Karva Chauth, Warns IMD
The IMD warns that cloudy weather may hinder moon sighting on Karva Chauth across several states, including Delhi and Haryana. Cloudy Skies May Obscure Moon Viewing on Karva Chauth, Warns IMD
Tanush Kotian Records Career-Best 8/81 As Mumbai Crush Haryana By 10 wickets
Tanush Kotian returned career-best figures of 8/81 as a rampant Mumbai cruised to a third consecutive bonus-point victory, crushing Haryana by 10 wickets in their Elite Group D Ranji Trophy match on Thursday.
Delhi Crime Branch arrests three drug traffickers, recovers 1.279 kg charas
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested three drug traffickers and recovered 1.279 kg of charas from their possession during an operation in Dwarka, officials said on Thursday. The accused, identified as Navdeep Goyat alias Chotu (31), Bunty alias Banti (34) and Sandeep (30), are residents of Haryana's Jind district. The police also seized a white Tata Tiago car used by them to transport the contraband. According to the police, the accused had procured the charas from Jari in Himachal Pradesh and were transporting it to Delhi for further distribution and sale. The arrests were made on October 27 near Gate No. 10, Yashobhoomi T-Point, along Dabri-Gurugram Marg in Sector 25, Dwarka. A team of the Northern Range-II unit of the Crime Branch was conducting an Intelligence-based operation when it noticed three men standing near the car. On seeing the police approaching, the men entered the vehicle, and the driver attempted to start it. The team intervened and apprehended all three. A search led to the recovery of 879 grams of charas from Navdeep, 231 grams from Bunty and 169 grams from Sandeep. A total of 1,279 grams of the contraband was seized. A case under Sections 20(b)(ii)(C) and 25 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act was registered at the Crime Branch police station, and further investigation is underway. During interrogation, Navdeep disclosed that he had been procuring charas from Malana and Jari in Himachal Pradesh and selling it near tea stalls in Jind and Chandigarh. The police said he had resumed the activity after being released from jail in June 2026 in connection with another NDPS case. He is reportedly involved in 17 criminal cases, including three murder cases. Bunty told investigators that he had contacted Navdeep in October to procure and sell charas for monetary gain and subsequently involved Sandeep in the plan. Sandeep joined them after being promised financial gains. The three reportedly travelled to Jari in the car and were returning via Gurugram when they were intercepted in Dwarka. The operation was conducted by a team led by Inspector Pardeep Kumar under the supervision of ACP Girish Kaushik. The police said efforts were underway to establish the source of the contraband and identify other people linked to the alleged drug supply network.
CUH Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
Central University of Haryana (CUH) has released the notification for 2 Technical Assistant (Computer) posts. Eligible candidates can apply online at cuhnt.samarth.edu.in till 27 November 2026.
Haryana ANM GNM MPHW Merit List 2026 Out - Download Round 1 Provisional Merit List PDF
Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences (UHSR), Rohtak, has released the Haryana ANM GNM MPHW Round 1 Provisional Merit List 2026 on 29 October 2026. Candidates can check the course-wise merit list PDFs through the official counselling portal. Choice filling closes on 29 October, while online seat allotment is scheduled for 30 October 2026.
WPL 2027: Choosing Four Overseas Players In Playing XI Will Be Really Hard, Says Klinger
The Ashleigh Gardner: Gujarat Giants (GG) head coach Michael Klinger said picking the four overseas players in the playing eleven will be one of the toughest calls the franchise faces when the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) happens from January 14 to February 7. At the auction held in Kochi, GG filled their three vacant slots by signing India wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini (for Rs 40 lakh), Irelands seam-bowling all-rounder Orla Prendergast and talented all-rounder Samaira Raghav, who was a late addition to the auction pool, for Rs 30 lakh and Rs 10 lakh, respectively. GG now have six overseas players: captain Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth and Orla, who became the first Irish cricketer to be picked in the WPL. The four overseas playing spots are going to be really hard to choose with the quality we have. Last year we went with our four batters, or rounders. We have Kim Garth as well, who didnt play last year and is in career best form at the moment. So shes certainly going to be pushing to play matches as well and provides fantastic new ball and death bowling options for us. Along with Orla now, its going to be some really difficult decisions, but thats a good problem to have, Klinger told IANS in an exclusive conversation after the auction on Thursday. The Ashleigh Gardner-led side made the playoffs last season but lost to Delhi Capitals in the Eliminator. In WPL 2027, with the venues yet to be known, GG will be aiming to go one step further and clinch their first-ever title. On the rationale of signing Kamalini, who played last two WPL seasons for the Mumbai Indians, despite already having two keepers in Beth and Yastika Bhatia, Klinger stated the franchise had been prepared to pay more for her and would use her purely as a batter. With Kamalini, we thought there were going to be more bidders for her. So to get her at base price was great. We probably would have bid a little bit high if required. So I think just her versatility in the batting order gives us options both for her and our other batters and for our overseas options as well. In terms of having three keepers, were probably looking for her as a batter only. Initially with Yastika and Beth options to take the gloves, I think theyre probably the ones well go with at the start. But Kamalinis played as a batter only before and were really excited to have her, he added. In terms of Samaira, uncapped finishers are hard to come by in the WPL, and Samaira has shown that ability while turning out for Delhi in the Womens Under-19 T20 Trophy this year, where she made 162 runs at an average of 54 and a strike rate of 216, including being unbeaten four times. In that tournament, Samaira recorded strike rates of 325 against Pondicherry, 308 against Bengal, 275 against Uttarakhand, 221 against Saurashtra and 192 in the semi-final against Haryana. Samaira has a reputation of being a really good middle order batter who finishes innings off really well. Shes done that recently in the under-19 domestic tournament, and we had her at our training camp a few weeks ago in Bengaluru, where in some scenarios and practice matches, she did the same thing, added Klinger. Samaira first caught the attention of WPL scouts while turning out for North Delhi Strikers in the Womens Delhi Premier League (DPL) this year, where she hit a match-winning six when the equation read six runs needed off two balls against the East Delhi Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Samaira has a reputation of being a really good middle order batter who finishes innings off really well. Shes done that recently in the under-19 domestic tournament, and we had her at our training camp a few weeks ago in Bengaluru, where in some scenarios and practice matches, she did the same thing, added Klinger. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
XUV700 booked in 2022, never delivered: Mahindra ordered to refund and pay Rs 62k
A consumer in Haryana sought redress after Mahindra & Mahindra failed to deliver a booked SUV. The booking was made in February 2022, but the vehicle was never delivered to the customer. The manufacturer and dealer provided contradictory claims regarding the situation surrounding the delayed delivery. Consequently, the consumer commission found both parties guilty of unfair trade practices and ordered compensation.
Eleven Power to pursue legal remedies after HERC halts licence process
Haryana's electricity regulator has stopped further proceedings on the company's 25-year parallel distribution licence for Gurugram and Nuh following a state government directive
Delhi to bar non-BS-VI vehicles from outside city from Nov 1 as pollution curbs kick in
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The National Capital will begin restricting the entry of vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not comply with BS-VI emission standards from November 1, as part of the government's measures to tackle rising pollution levels during the winter season. The restriction will remain in force until January 31, 2027. According to estimates from the transport department, more than 10 lakh vehicles across Delhi-NCR, including Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and Ghaziabad, do not meet the BS-VI emission standards. The proposed restrictions could affect a significant number of commuters who regularly travel to the capital from neighbouring cities for work, business and other purposes. In Gurugram and Faridabad, nearly two lakh vehicles fall short of the BS-VI norms, with around 70 per cent of them belonging to the BS-III and BS-IV categories. The two Haryana districts also have approximately 50,000 commercial vehicles that do not meet the prescribed emission standards, according to estimates cited in an NDTV report. The number of non-compliant vehicles is even higher in Uttar Pradesh's adjoining urban centres. Noida and Greater Noida together account for more than four lakh vehicles that do not meet BS-VI standards. BS-IV vehicles make up over half of this category, with petrol-powered cars forming a major share of the total. Ghaziabad also has around four lakh vehicles that fall below the BS-VI emission standards, a senior official said, highlighting the scale of the challenge for authorities seeking to limit the movement of more polluting vehicles into Delhi during the winter months. However, the restriction will not cover every vehicle included in these estimates. Vehicles powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electricity have been exempted, along with ambulances, fire tenders and certain vehicles engaged in specified essential services. Vehicles registered outside Delhi that comply with BS-VI emission norms will also be permitted to enter the national Capital, according to the NDTV report. The restrictions will specifically target non-BS-VI vehicles registered outside Delhi. Vehicles registered within the national Capital will not be covered by this particular provision, although other existing pollution-control measures and regulations governing vehicle age will continue to apply. With the restrictions set to take effect from November 1, officials are preparing to strengthen enforcement at Delhi's entry points to prevent vehicles that do not meet the required emission standards from entering the city. Authorities are planning to use technology-based monitoring systems to identify potentially non-compliant vehicles at border checkpoints and other strategic locations. Artificial Intelligence-powered Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras will scan vehicle registration plates, helping officials flag vehicles for verification and enforcement action. The monitoring system is expected to play a key role in identifying vehicles approaching the capital from neighbouring areas, particularly those travelling along heavily used routes connecting Delhi with Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad. In addition to deploying surveillance technology, authorities are strengthening arrangements at entry points to facilitate physical checks and enforcement.
Ranji Trophy: Mumbai on verge of securing victory against Haryana
All-rounder Musheer Khans 6-85 after his 109 on Day One, backed by offie Tanush Kotians 3-70, sees hosts bowl out Haryana for 270 and enforce follow-on to tighten grip on key clash; bowlers confident of third straight outright win as visitors struggle at 73-2, trailing by 87, heading into final day
Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2026: Key Details and Eligibility Criteria
The Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2026 is set to take place soon, with the Board of School Education, Haryana, preparing to release the official notification. Candidates are encouraged to continue their preparations as the application process is expected to begin shortly. This article outlines the eligibility criteria for different levels of the exam, the anticipated exam date in December, and the qualifying marks required for various categories. Stay informed to ensure you meet all requirements for this important teaching eligibility test.
Musheer Khan recorded a rare feat of scoring a century and taking a five-for as his all-round show gave Mumbai a massive 160-run first innings lead against Haryana in their Elite Group D Ranji Trophy match Tuesday.
Weather Tomorrow: Met Department Forecasts Widespread Rain Across North India After Cyclone Arnab
An approaching western disturbance will interact with moisture influx from Cyclone Arnab and bring rains in Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
Haryana ERC puts Eleven Powers parallel power distribution licence on hold
The commissions decision follows a state government directive issued under the Electricity Act, 2003, raising concerns over financial and consumer implications
Nitin Nabin to join BJPs Rohtak padyatra on Haryana Day
Haryana CM meets Bhupendra Patel, invites Gujarat counterpart to business summit
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 28 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday met his Gujarat counterpart Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar and invited him to attend a business summit scheduled to be held in Haryana in April 2027. Saini, who is on a two-day visit to Gujarat with a delegation, arrived in Gandhinagar from Surat on Wednesday afternoon and paid a courtesy visit to Patel. Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh was also present at the meeting. The visit is part of Haryana's investment outreach initiative, Happening Haryana 2.0 Invest in Haryana, Invest in the Future, under which Saini and his delegation are holding meetings with business leaders in Surat and the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar region to explore investment opportunities in the state. The invitation to Patel comes as Haryana seeks to attract fresh investments and strengthen industrial cooperation with Gujarat ahead of the proposed Happening Haryana Global Investors Summit in April 2027. During his visit, Saini has held meetings with industrialists and investors to encourage them to expand their businesses in Haryana. The state has highlighted its industrial infrastructure, connectivity, investment-friendly policies and opportunities across sectors including manufacturing, textiles, engineering, pharmaceuticals and logistics. The Haryana government has also announced investment proposals worth more than Rs 50,000 crore during the Gujarat visit, covering sectors such as defence, real estate, oil and gas, semiconductors, agriculture and food processing. The proposed April 2027 summit is expected to provide a platform for investors to explore business opportunities in Haryana and establish partnerships with industries in the state.
Haryana ERC puts parallel power distribution licence on hold
The move follows a state government directive prohibiting such licences across Haryana citing consumer interest, the financial implications for the state and public interest
Haryana power regulator stays landmark parallel distribution license order
HERC has halted the parallel distribution licence granted to Eleven Power for Gurugram and Nuh following state government directions, raising concerns over power sector reforms.
77% of Haryana farmers admit evening stubble burning to evade satellites
A CEEW survey of 1,500 Haryana farmers finds that 77 per cent acknowledge evening stubble burning to evade satellites, raising questions over reported declines in farm fires
Ranji Trophy 2026: Nishants knock an endorsement for patience and attrition
The Haryana all-rounder has spent a staggering 420 minutes at the crease so far and his unbeaten first-innings ton is a lesson in application on a surface that offered increasing assistance to the spinners
Ranji Trophy: Musheer has a memorable day; Nishant puts in a shift
The Mumbai all-rounder completes a rare double of a century and five-wicket haul by scalping six in the first essay; the southpaws unbeaten century keeps alive Haryanas hopes of earning a draw
Parijat Industries launches a dual-action herbicide for weed control in wheat
The company will target major wheat-growing markets, particularly Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
IndiaRF Backed Livasa Hospitals Strengthens Regional Healthcare Network with Karnal Expansion
Karnal (Haryana) [India], October 28: Livasa Hospitals, one of North India's fast-growing healthcare networks, has announced its expansion into Haryana with the addition of a multi-specialty hospital in Karnal. This marks Livasa's entry into the state and represents another significant milestone in the group's vision of building an integrated healthcare network across North India.
HM Amit Shah to inaugurate Martyrs Memorial in Ambala on Nov 5
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 28 (IANS) Haryanas Transport Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the Aazadi ki Pehli Ladai ka Shaheed Smarak in Ambala Cantonment on November 5. It has been built at a cost of approximately Rs 800 crore. After the inauguration, he will address a public meeting in Gandhi Ground. It is significant to attend the rally as people will be participating in an event honouring a martyrs memorial, said the minister. The Martyrs Memorial will be opened to the public from November 6. Vij said the government has issued instructions for the visit of students from schools and educational institutions across the state to the memorial to educate them that the freedom struggle began in Ambala before Meerut in 1857. He urged people to attend the rally at Gandhi Ground in Ambala Cantonment in large numbers as it will mark the inauguration of a national-level memorial. Vij was addressing BJP office-bearers at Ambala Club in Ambala at a meeting chaired by state party President Archana Gupta to review preparations for the Martyrs Memorial programme. Minister Vij said he had been working for the construction of the Martyrs Memorial for the past 25-30 years. He said books taught that the Congress fought the Independence struggle, but when he read, he found that in 1857, before the Congress was even founded, an armed struggle for Independence was fought across India and it began in Ambala. He said documents showed that in 1857 at 9 a.m., 10 hours before the uprising in Meerut, the 60th and 5th Native Infantry regiments sounded the bugle of the freedom struggle in Ambala Cantonment. Yet history never remembered those heroes who were tied to trees and shot, or those upon whom oil mills were operated; the nation never paid tribute to those martyrs, which is painful. The martyrs of 1857 were also sons of the motherland who joined the struggle for Independence. The minister said anyone who took even one step out of their home for Independence deserves homage, whether they were a Congress member or not. Vij, who also holds the Energy portfolio, said the First War of Independence took place across the country in 1857, but no one remembered it, and no memorial existed anywhere to showcase that struggle. The minister said he stood in the Assembly several times to demand the memorials construction and that there is an official record of this. At one point, he said he even compelled the Congress government, but it did not build the memorial. However, when the BJP government came to power in 2014, it approved the construction of a national-level memorial. Vij said the complete history will be displayed in the memorial. The places where battles were fought in 1857, in Haryana, Bihar, Punjab, and elsewhere, will be presented through modern technology, showing the history of the war.
Anant Raj gets RERA nod for Gurugram project, eyes 357 MW data centres
Anant Raj has secured Haryana RERA certification for its luxury residential project in Gurugram and plans to expand data centre capacity to 357 MW by FY32 as Q2 net profit rises 13.25 per cent
Tata Power-DDL, NCRTC sign pact to shift utilities for 136.3-km Namo Bharat corridor
The agreement covers power network relocation and permissions needed for civil construction along a proposed rapid transport link connecting Delhi and Haryana
Delhi bars entry of below-BS-VI vehicles from Nov 1; 4 Haryana districts on alert
Only 7% of Haryana farmers who bale paddy straw get paid by buyers: CEEW
A CEEW survey of 1,588 farmers found that 80% of those who bale paddy straw or use it as fodder intend to continue in 2026, while 31% of balers pay to clear their fields
Ranji Trophy: Musheer's 6-Wicket Haul Puts Mumbai In Command
Musheer Khan delivered a sensational all-round performance, scoring a century and taking a six-wicket haul, to help Mumbai bowl out Haryana for 270 and enforce a follow-on in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.
Steamhouse India signs agreement with Haryana to explore 500-cr industrial infrastructure investment
The investment would focus on community boiler systems for industrial clusters
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 28: Avery Dennison has refreshed its automotive aftermarket graphics portfolio with a comprehensive new range of paint protection film (PPF) solutions, alongside an interior surface protection
22-year-old killed after DTC bus hits motorcycle in Delhi's Punjabi Bagh
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) A 22-year-old biker was killed after a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus allegedly ran over his motorcycle on Wednesday morning, officials have said. According to the officials, a PCR call at about 07.23 a.m. regarding a road accident was received at the Punjabi Bagh Police Station. Upon receipt of the said call, the IO reached the place of occurrence, where it was revealed that a DTC bus had run over a motorcycle rider, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Sonu, a resident of Indira Colony in Delhi's Punjabi Bagh. According to the officials, he was residing with his family in the slums. CCTV footage is being examined to identify and trace the offending DTC bus. Further necessary proceedings are being carried out as per law, police said. After the accident, locals and family members of the deceased arrived at the spot and staged a protest, demanding the arrest of the DTC driver. DTC buses have been involved in several accidents in recent months. On October 19, a DTC bus claimed the life of a motorcyclist in southwest Delhi's Vasant Kunj. Earlier on October 17, one person was killed, and two others were injured after a DTC bus hit vehicles and pedestrians in Delhi's Anand Parbat area. According to the officials, an e-rickshaw, two bikes, and a scooter rider were hit by the bus, which was heading towards Tikri Border. One person died on the spot, while two others were seriously injured and were shifted to the hospital. In September, a 19-year-old youth was killed while another person was injured after a DTC bus allegedly collided with a scooter on Najafgarh-Nangloi road in front of Rathi Hospital in the national Capital. Police officials further said that an unidentified male, aged around 19-20 years, was found lying unconscious near the DTC bus. He had suffered severe head injuries and was bleeding profusely. The injured youth was immediately shifted to Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Mangol Puri, where doctors declared him brought dead. The deceased was subsequently identified as Himanshu, 19, a resident of Bahadurgarh in Haryana. His father, Dharmender, identified the body at the hospital. The DTC bus driver, Amit Dahiya, 33, was found at the spot following the accident and was taken to the police station for questioning. He was subsequently arrested in connection with the case.
Which City Is Known As The Achaar Capital Of India?
From tangy mango achaar to the famous mixed pickle that became a household name, this Haryana city has built a thriving business around one of India's favourite condiments.
Punjab and Haryana High Court defers Jagtar Singh Hawara
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Jagtar Singh Hawara gets no relief from High Court; next hearing on November 19
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], October 28 (ANI): The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday heard the parole plea filed by Jagtar Singh Hawara, but granted no relief during the hearing. The court directed all concerned parties to file their replies with the Registry. However, no arguments could take place during the hearing. The matter has been listed for the next hearing on November 19. Jagtar Singh Hawara is in jail because he was convicted as a key conspirator in the 1995 assassination of Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh. (ANI) Hawara was arrested on September 21, 1995, tried, and convicted for the murder of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh and has remained in jail from the date of his arrest to this day; he has been incarcerated for over 28 years. The trial court, by order dated March 27, 2007, convicted Hawara and gave him the death sentence. The Punjab and Haryana High Court, by order dated October 12, 2010, modified the sentence to life imprisonment for the rest of hi...
India targets 5 million metric tonnes annual green hydrogen production capacity by 2030
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) India aims to develop 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of annual green hydrogen production capacity by 2030, an official factsheet said on Wednesday. This transition can reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and strengthen the countrys long-term energy security. The National Green Hydrogen Mission marks an important step towards building a cleaner, more self-reliant and globally competitive energy economy. The Mission is expected to reduce cumulative fossil fuel imports by approximately Rs 1 lakh crore by 2030. Beyond energy security, the Mission seeks to create new opportunities for industrial growth, investment and employment. It is expected to mobilise over Rs 8 lakh crore in investments and generate more than 6 lakh jobs across manufacturing, infrastructure, research, and project development. The production and use of the targeted green hydrogen quantum could also help avert nearly 50 MMT of carbon dioxide emissions annually, according to the factsheet. Moreover, six States have notified dedicated green hydrogen policies, complementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and West Bengal are the States with notified dedicated policies. Four more states are finalising their dedicated green hydrogen policies. Haryana, Punjab, Bihar and Kerala are working on the draft policies. Seven States have integrated hydrogen into their existing industrial and renewable energy policy frameworks. These include Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana and Chhattisgarh. Moreover, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), directly or through the National Institute of Solar Energy, has signed MoUs, Letters of Intent or Joint Declarations of Intent. The partners are Australia, Finland, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Uzbekistan. An MoU on renewable energy has been signed with the Netherlands. An IndiaUS Hydrogen Task Force has been formed under the Strategic Clean Energy Partnership. Green hydrogen is a focus area of the IndiaUS New and Emerging Renewable Energy Technology Action Platform (RETAP). The MNRE launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India in April 2025. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) accredits agencies for monitoring, verification and certification. A dedicated portal went live in June 2026 for transparent certification and compliance. Credible certification will help Indian producers compete with confidence globally. Through these efforts, the government aims to accelerate industrial decarbonisation, strengthen domestic manufacturing and position India as a global hub for green hydrogen production, use and exports. This will contribute to Indias broader vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 and its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
Over 20 Injured as Overcrowded Sleeper Bus Overturns on UPs Expressway
Bus carrying 150200 migrant workers and their families from Punjab and Haryana to Bihar overturned in Sambhal; police probe alleged overloading and negligent driving.
More than 20 passengers sustained injuries after an overcrowded double-decker sleeper bus heading from Punjab and Haryana to Bihar overturned in the early hours on the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh
Meet 82-year-old Haryana dadi who learnt to ride a bike at 74, drives tractors
At 82, Sukhma from Sundana village has become a beacon of inspiration for many. With her grandson's encouragement, she embraced the thrill of motorcycle riding and mastered it, proving that age is merely a number. Not stopping there, Sukhma ventured into driving tractors too. Through her shared experiences on social media, she encourages others to pursue new passions, showing that the pursuit of knowledge and adventure knows no age limits.
J&K dominate 70th National School Games Taekwondo at Ganderbal
Ganderbal, Oct 27: The 70th National School Games Taekwondo Championship concluded on Tuesday at Government College of Physical Education (GCOPE), Ganderbal. Director General YSS J&K, Anuradha Gupta attended the ceremony as the chief guest and distributed medals and trophies among the winners. Joint Director Kashmir YSS, Additional Secretary YSS, Deputy Director Planning, SGFI Official, convenors, committee members and other participating players were present on the occasion. J&K emerged as the overall champion, securing 770 points, followed by Maharashtra with 670 points and Haryana with 500 points. Tamil Nadu secured 310 points, while Uttar Pradesh also remained among the leading teams with 310 points. In the boys' category, J&K secured first position, followed by Maharashtra in second place and KVS in third place. In the girls' category Haryana clinched first position, Maharashtra secured second place, while CISCE finished third. JK delivered an impressive performance, winning 13 medals, comprising 4 gold, 4 silver and 5 bronze medals & secured the overall championship title. The Taekwondo event was held from October 22 to October 26, 2026, following the Wushu event conducted from October 15 to October 19, as part of the 70th National School Games hosted by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, J&K under the aegis of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI). The Directorate ensured comprehensive arrangements for the successful conduct of both national-level sporting events under the supervision of Director General YSS J&K, Anuradha Gupta. The championship concluded on a positive note, celebrating the sporting talent, discipline and competitive spirit of young athletes from across the country.
Haryana bags Rs 12,000 cr investment proposals on Sainis Gujarat outreach
Haryana expands CHIRAYU health cover to middle-income families
Haryana power reform faces setback as govt opposes private distribution
Haryana's move to allow Eleven Power to compete with state-run DHBVN faces political headwinds and employee protests, raising questions over the future of Open Access in the power sector
Pradeep Mundeja, deaf since age seven, completes the Everest Base Camp trek after months of training
Haryana signs MoUs worth Rs 12,000 crore on first day of Gujarat visit
Digital Desk | Chandigarh/Surat, Oct 27 (IANS) Haryana signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) involving proposed investments of around Rs 12,000 crore on Tuesday, with commitments spanning defence textiles, renewable energy, industrial machinery and waste-to-energy projects, as the state seeks to attract fresh industrial investment ahead of its global summit in April 2027. The agreements were signed on the first day of a high-level delegations visit to Gujarat, led by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. The proposed investments include Rs 5,000 crore in defence textiles, Rs 2,000 crore in technical textiles and Rs 500 crore in industrial machinery. A further Rs 4,000 crore has been proposed for the waste-to-energy sector, while solar energy and cosmetics manufacturing together account for investments worth Rs 400 crore. During the visit, Saini held one-to-one meetings with founders, managing directors and chief executive officers of various companies to discuss the expansion of their existing operations in Haryana, the establishment of new industrial units and potential investment proposals. Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh also attended the meetings. The Chief Minister said the state government was committed to supporting investors and entrepreneurs and attracting investment to generate employment opportunities for young people. Haryana is working to improve the ease of doing business and provide a favourable environment for industrial development. The government aims to offer investors a combination of supportive policies, industrial infrastructure, connectivity and essential facilities, while simplifying procedures and ensuring time-bound approvals, he said. Saini said the state is focusing on better coordination between government departments to reduce procedural hurdles and facilitate the establishment and operation of industrial projects. Haryanas single-window clearance system, investment promotion schemes and plug-and-play industrial facilities were among the measures intended to make the state more attractive to businesses. The government is also seeking to ensure that industries investing in Haryana receive applicable incentives, necessary approvals and departmental assistance in accordance with the rules. Feedback from industry representatives would be considered to improve policies and procedures and help companies implement projects on schedule, he said. He described the MoUs signed on Tuesday as steps towards expanding industrial activity, developing ancillary industries and encouraging new business partnerships. Their implementation could create employment opportunities, strengthen the local economy and increase Haryanas industrial capacity. The Chief Minister invited industrialists and investors to attend the 'Happening Haryana Global Summit', scheduled to be held in April 2027. During the meetings, industry representatives discussed investment opportunities across various sectors and expressed interest in Haryanas industrial infrastructure, business facilitation measures and investment promotion policies.
Ranji Trophy: Musheer Khan's all-round show helps Mumbai dominate Haryana
Musheer Khan starred with both bat and ball, taking two wickets after scoring a century to help Mumbai restrict Haryana to 108/2 on Day 2
Kotian and Musheer stand out for Mumbai on a frustrating day
The former scores a patient unbeaten 52 as the host makes 430 against Haryana, while the latter strikes twice in the last hour
Punjab and Haryana HC stays BFI meeting on no-confidence motion against Ajay Singh
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Not a single drop of states rightful share will be surrendered, Punjab CM informs Assembly
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 27 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday drew a firm line on the states river waters, declaring that not a single drop of the states rightful share would be surrendered as the Assembly passed a resolution asserting the states rights. Vowing to fight from courts to streets, he questioned Rajasthans continued access to Punjabs water without payment, pegged the states outstanding royalty claim at Rs 1.43 lakh crore, and asserted that Rajasthan and Haryana had no share in the waters of the Ravi and the Beas. The Chief Minister pointed out his government is strengthening the states own irrigation network, expanding canal water access from 22 to 80 per cent of fields in four years and laying 14,000 km of underground pipelines. Participating in discussions on resolutions concerning river waters and other important issues on the final day of the Assembly session, CM Mann said Punjab would no longer tolerate injustice in the distribution of its precious water resources. Water is a state subject, and the control of headworks rests with the states. Punjab will vigorously pursue its legitimate rights and will not allow the states interests to be sacrificed, he said. Questioning Haryanas claim over Ravi-Beas waters, the Chief Minister said, It is unfair that Haryana stakes its claim over Ravi-Beas waters while Punjabs rightful share in Yamuna waters is ignored, despite the Yamuna being part of undivided Punjab. Highlighting the transformation in irrigation, CM Mann said when his government assumed office in 2022, only 22 per cent of Punjabs water resources were being utilised, whereas the figure had now risen to nearly 80 per cent. We have undertaken an extensive overhaul of Punjabs irrigation network to ensure that canal water reaches even the tail-end fields. By cleaning rajbahas, laying 14,000 km of pipelines and rejuvenating canals and watercourses, we have strengthened the irrigation system and improved access to water for farmers. The Chief Minister said the government has revived the Kandi Canal after nearly four decades and operationalised eight new canals in Pathankot, Amritsar and Gurdaspur districts. These initiatives have significantly improved irrigation access, with 60.80 lakh acres of land being irrigated through the governments efforts. Our commitment is to ensure that every drop counts, strengthen agriculture and provide much-needed relief to farmers, he said. The Chief Minister asserted that the government would pursue every legitimate avenue to protect Punjabs water rights and secure justice for its people.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Halts Boxing Federation Meeting By Suspended Secretary General
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, hearing a petition filed by Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh, on Tuesday directed suspended BFI Secretary General Pramod Kumar to keep the General Body meeting scheduled for October 28 in abeyance until the next hearing on November 13
Punjab and Haryana HC directs BFI to keep no-confidence meeting in abeyance
Musheer Khan's all-round brilliance puts Mumbai in command
Musheer Khan delivered a century with the bat and two crucial wickets with the ball, helping Mumbai establish a strong position against Haryana in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D clash.
Ladakh dry UT demand: Chief Secretary calls for consensus, middle path
Leh, Oct 27: Amid public outcry over the rising number of wine shops and demands for a dry Ladakh, Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra on Tuesday called for wider consultations with religious and industry representatives to build consensus and find a middle path balancing public sentiment with the region's cultural and economic interests. The chief secretary assured that the administration was flexible in its approach to public policy and would be amenable to a middle path solution in the matter. Kundra was speaking at a meeting with women representatives of various religious organisations to discuss issues relating to excise policy. The meeting was attended by Excise Commissioner Romil Singh Donk and representatives of All Ladakh Gompa Association, Ladakh Buddhist Association, Anjuman Imamia, All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association (ALGAHA) and All Ladakh Tour Operators Association (ALTOA), an official spokesman said. During the meeting, the women representatives put forth their views and concerns while demanding complete prohibition of liquor in the Union Territory (UT), highlighting the social and cultural considerations associated with the issue. They expressed concern over the large number of bar licences issued. The meeting was informed that in response to public sentiment, the Excise Policy 202627 had been rolled back and now the Excise Policy 202526 was in force, the spokesman said. He said the participants were apprised of the status of liquor licences under the reinstated policy. The meeting was informed that the number of retail liquor vends was two till last year but this year only one retail vend is functional. Similarly, the number of functional bars attached to restaurants offering retail sale of liquor, which was earlier 23, had increased by 17 newly issued licences, taking the total to 40, the spokesman said. The chief secretary acknowledged the concerns expressed by the women representatives and emphasised the importance of giving due consideration to the views and sentiments of the people of Ladakh. He observed that the demand for declaring Ladakh a completely dry UT is a significant matter that requires careful deliberation and consultation with all concerned stakeholders, to which all agreed. The chief secretary cited the experience of other states like Bihar and Haryana where complete prohibition had led to serious consequences of spurious liquor and drugs being proliferated. He suggested that this is also a cultural issue and the community needs careful consideration of the consequences of declaring Ladakh as a dry territory. There are also issues of employment, tourism and economic activity and consultation with the hotel industry is also crucial in this regard, particularly given that tourism is the primary economic activity in the territory, Kundra said. He said any decision on the matter would need to be taken through a broad-based consultative process involving religious organisations, hotel associations, tour and travel operators' associations and other relevant stakeholders, keeping in view the social, cultural and economic dimensions of the issue. He suggested that in the first instance, the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) should convene a wider consultation and build consensus on the way forward, with an endeavour to find a middle ground. The chief secretary reiterated the importance of constructive dialogue and mutual understanding in addressing the concerns raised by the women representatives while ensuring that the perspectives of all affected stakeholders are duly considered. The meeting provided an opportunity for the representatives to present their views and underscored the need for continued engagement and dialogue towards a balanced and informed consideration of the issue, the spokesman said. The chief secretary said if required, another meeting with a larger set of stakeholders would be convened soon.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The Punjab and Haryana High Court, hearing a petition filed by Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh, on Tuesday directed suspended BFI Secretary General Pramod Kumar to keep the General Body meeting scheduled for October 28 in abeyance until the next hearing on November 13. The order comes after World Boxing, the sport's world governing body, in an email dated October 23, emphasised that any General Meeting of a National Federation must be convened and conducted in accordance with the applicable constitution. Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya on Tuesday issued notice of motion for November 13 in BFI Presidents petition, which challenges a notice dated October 8 proposing a no-confidence motion against him and convening a General Body meeting for that purpose. In the meanwhile, the second respondent is directed to keep the General Body meeting in abeyance till the next date of hearing, the court said in its October 27 order. The order records the petitioners contention that the BFI constitution permits the Presidents removal only through a no-confidence motion supported by at least three-fourths of the General Body members at a meeting specially convened for the purpose. It also records his contention that a Special General Meeting can be convened only by the President or upon a request from two-thirds of the Executive Committee members. BFI has cited Clause 33 (ii), under which the President may call a Special General Meeting (SGM) at his discretion or must cause one to be convened within 30 days following a written request from two-thirds of the Executive Council members. In this case, none of these conditions were met, rendering the purported meeting called by the erstwhile Secretary General unlawful. The Federation also cited Clause 26 (iii), which provides for the Secretary General to convene General Council and Executive Council meetings only under the Presidents advice. BFI has also referred to the powers of the President to suspend under Clauses 24 (xvi), 24 (xxviii) and 24(xxxvi), alongside procedural safeguards. Clause 30 separately provides for the power of the President to suspend Executive Committee members, subject to requirements concerning a hearing, written reasons, ratification and appeal. BFI has urged all members to take pride in Indias glorious success in our sport. It also requests members to follow the constitution of the BFI and comply with the orders of the Honble High Court. BFI believes that members must desist from distractions and focus on Indian boxings dream of Olympic glory.
Court Stays BFI Meeting Amidst Leadership Tussle
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the suspended Boxing Federation of India (BFI) secretary general, Pramod Kumar, to postpone a General Body meeting until November 13. This decision follows a petition by BFI president Ajay Singh, who challenged a no-confidence motion against him, arguing the meeting was unlawfully convened as per the BFI constitution.
Dunkey route case: ED arrests Delhi-based ticketing agent
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The ED arrested a Delhi-based ticketing agent involved in money laundering linked to US-deported Indians who crossed the borders of several South/Central American countries illegally through dangerous routes with the help of local donkers and the mafia, also known as the Dunkey Route Case, an official said. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Jalandhar Zonal Office, arrested ticketing agent Tarun Khosla on October 23 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the official said in a statement. The action was taken in the Dunkey Route Case relating to Indians deported from the US in February 2025. Khosla has been sent to ED custody till October 30 at a Special PMLA Court, the statement said. Investigation has revealed that Khosla was a key facilitator of the Dunkey Route network. He has been involved with multiple agents from Punjab and Haryana who used to collect passports and money from the persons wishing to go to the US and handed them over to him in Delhi, the ED said. He then arranged visas and air tickets to transit countries in South America such as Guyana, Suriname, Ecuador and El Salvador, and further facilitated movement of such persons towards the US border using illegal and dangerous routes, the ED said. He was a key decision-maker on routes and pricing for each person travelling through the Dunkey Route, he said. The ED investigation was initiated based on various FIRs registered by Punjab Police and Haryana Police under various sections of BNS, 2023 (erstwhile IPC, 1860), the Emigration Act, 1983 and after more than 300 Indian nationals were deported from the US for illegally entering the country through the Mexico border. The ED probe revealed that persons wishing to go to the US were induced by agents and middlemen on the false promise of sending them through legal channels, and were instead sent through the Dunkey route on payment of Rs 30 lakh to Rs 60 lakh. Earlier, searches were conducted in this case on July 9, 2025 and July 11, 2025 at 19 locations wherein incriminating documents, records and digital devices and materials were found and recovered, including bogus immigration stamp and bogus visa stamp about Nicaragua and Ethiopia, the ED said. On December 15, the ED had provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 5.41 crore, including agricultural land, residential premises, business premises and bank account balances, derived out/equivalent to the Proceeds of Crime generated by various agents who were involved in sending persons to the US illegally. Subsequently, the ED had carried out searches at multiple locations across Punjab, Haryana and Delhi on December 18, 2025 and December 19, 2025, during which cash of Rs 4.62 crore, gold bars and coins weighing about 5.9 kg and silver bars weighing about 313 kg (total values amounting to Rs 19.14 crore), besides incriminating documents and digital devices, were seized from the premises of said Tarun Khosla. In addition, over 50 original passports of third parties, diaries, records of transactions, property documents and digital devices were also recovered from other premises, said the ED. Investigation has revealed that Khosla was a key player in the Dunkey Route network. Data retrieved from his mobile phones revealed his incriminating chats indicating that he acted as an immigration-clearance fixer, said the ED. His chats with an international contact reveal on-ground coordination at foreign airports, including collection of money for immigration clearance, facilitation of tickets, handling of passengers, and payments in dollars, it said. Instructions such as OK to Board endorsements and coordination with airline/immigration personnel further established his operational control over transit arrangements, the ED said. The investigation revealed that Khosla used to make arrangements for sending persons to the US through the illegal Dunkey Route. He arranged VISA clearance for South American countries, arranging fake/forged yellow fever vaccination certificates, booking tickets, and handling the donkers. He had chats with foreign donkers such as Mike in Mexico, Ali in Brazil and another contact in Mexico Kristi, who used to manage donkers in respect of crossing of persons through the Dunkey Route and related payments, the ED said. Cash deposits to the tune of Rs 30.38 crore through 414 cash-credit transactions were found during FY 2022-23 to FY 2024-25 in the bank account of his proprietorship firm BJ International, the ED said.
Kashmiri Pandit Threat Case Takes Dramatic Turn, Community Activist Held in Haryana
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested Rakesh Handoo, a Kashmiri Pandit activist based in Haryana, alleging his involvement in the circulation of terror-linked threats that rattled thousands of employees appointed under the Prime Minister's Special Employment and Rehabilitation Package
Punjab and Haryana HC fines Punjab Chief Secretary Rs 1 lakh over DA arrears
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AICC observer Pallam Raju, addressing a press conference at the KPCC office, said the Congress party is carrying out a continuous struggle across the country to protect the voting rights of common people. He said the party's fight is not limited to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process alone. For years, Congress has been raising its voice against the weakening of elections, electoral irregularities, handling of EVMs and VVPATs, and recent changes being made to voter lists, he said. The Congress party's main demand is that there should be transparency and accountability at every stage of the election process, Raju said. He said leader Rahul Gandhi has raised questions on electoral irregularities in various states, including Maharashtra, Mahadevapura in Karnataka and Haryana, on several platforms, but no satisfactory answers have been received so far. Under the SIR process, more than 13 lakh voters' names have been deleted across the country. It is the legal duty of the Elect...
Kashmiri Pandit Activist Held Over Cyber-Terror Threats to Employees
Srinagar, Oct 27: Kashmiri Pandit activist Rakesh Handoo has been arrested in Haryanas Faridabad for his alleged involvement in cyber-terror threats issued against Kashmiri Pandit employees in Jammu and Kashmir, police said. Handoo has been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and other relevant provisions, with Inspector General of Police Sujit Kumar stating [] The post Kashmiri Pandit Activist Held Over Cyber-Terror Threats to Employees appeared first on Northlines .
