Vihaan Malhotra, Uday Saharan Star As Punjab Beat Haryana In Last-Over SMAT Thriller
Vihaan Malhotra smashed a blistering 86 while Uday Saharan produced a late assault with an unbeaten 42 off just 18 balls as Punjab chased down a challenging 191-run target to beat Haryana by four wickets in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Group B match on Saturday.
Maharashtra and Haryana shine in the Junior Badminton Nationals, featuring an all-female umpiring panel for the first time in India. Maharashtra and Haryana Reach Semifinals in Junior Badminton Nationals; Historic All-Female Umpiring Panel
Badminton Jr Nationals: Maharashtra, Haryana reach semis; women make umpiring history
Digital Desk | Gangtok, Nov14 (IANS) The 49th Junior (U-19) National Badminton Championships got underway here on Saturday, marking a significant milestone for Indian badminton as the tournament becomes the first national championship in the country to feature an all-women panel of chair umpires. A total of 17 umpires from across the country have been selected to officiate at the prestigious national championship. These umpires were selected after assessing their performances at the All India Ranking Tournament (u-15/u-17) held in Jaipur earlier this year. The Inter-State team event will be played over two days, with the individual events starting on November 16th. The Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs, Raju Basnet, said, It's a great honour for all of us to have participants from all over India in this beautiful and wonderful state of Sikkim. Highlighting the significance of the all-women chair umpiring panel, he added, With an all-female team of umpires officiating this tournament, Sikkim is at the forefront of women's empowerment, and this is just another step forward. Explaining the reason behind the initiative, Badminton Association of India (BAI) Secretary General Sanjay Mishra said, This is an important step towards encouraging more women to take up officiating at the highest level. Our objective is to create a larger pool of qualified and experienced women umpires in the country and provide them with opportunities to officiate at major national events. This initiative will also inspire more women to pursue umpiring as a career, Mishra added. Organising Secretary Sukanta Das said hosting the U-19 Nationals for the first time in Sikkim was a matter of immense pride, with the tournament also giving the state an opportunity to be part of a historic moment in Indian badminton. On behalf of Sikkim Badminton, we have immense gratitude to the Chief Minister, Shri Prem Singh Tamang (Golay), for his wholehearted support and for extending state-event status to the championship. It is a matter of great pride and happiness for Sikkim to host the U-19 National Championships for the first time. It is even more special that the tournament is creating history with an all-women panel of chair umpires, he added. Maharashtra, Haryana advance to semis Badminton action on the court saw formidable outfits like Maharashtra girls and Haryana boys registering comfortable wins in their opening clashes. In the girls' event, Maharashtra packed off Assam 2-0 while Haryana boys got the better of their counterparts from Maharashtra with an identical scoreline. Uttarakhand boys and girls defeated host Sikkim in both the events to advance to the last four stage.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini slams AAP government over drug menace, crime in Punjab
Nayab Singh Saini also questioned the fairness and transparency of the recruitment process in government jobs in Punjab
Haryana Chief Minister Takes Aim At Bhagwant Mann Ahead Of 2027 Punjab Polls
Taking a sharp dig at Mann, Nayab Singh Saini branded the Punjab government a Chutkulon Ki Sarkar, saying jokes might entertain people in cinema halls but could not run a government.
Delhi AQI at 367; rain may bring relief
Delhi's air quality stayed in the very poor bracket on Saturday, though the India Meteorological Department noted that upcoming rainfall could bring marginal relief over the next few days.The capital recorded a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 367a slight dip from Friday's reading of 373keeping it firmly in the very poor range. Both the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) and the Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) for Delhi forecast modest improvements ahead, noting that PM2.5 and PM10 levels are expected to drop over the next 48 hours.Across the 59 active monitoring stations reporting data on Saturday:17 recorded severe levels38 fell into the very poor range3 registered as poor1 was in the moderate zonePer Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards, AQI readings are categorized as good (050), satisfactory (51100), moderate (101200), poor (201300), very poor (301400), and severe (401500).Key pollution driversPrimary Pollutant: PM10 was the main pollutant affecting the national capital on Saturday.Sectoral Breakdown: Data from the Decision Support System (DSS) indicated that vehicular transport was the top contributor to Delhi's pollution at 20.5%, followed by stubble burning at 13.3%.Regional farm-fire dataA bulletin from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute's Consortium for Research on Agroecosystem Monitoring and Modelling from Space (CREAMS) Laboratory reported 537 satellite-detected crop residue-burning incidents across six states on Saturday:Madhya Pradesh: 246Punjab: 214Uttar Pradesh: 33Rajasthan: 33Haryana: 11Between September 15 and November 13, satellites tracked a cumulative total of 11,342 farm fires across these regions.
Bhupender Yadav stresses efforts by all states to fight Delhi-NCR air pollution
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Saturday emphasised that coordinated efforts, field-level accountability and visible action on the ground are essential to effectively address the challenge of air pollution in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). Chairing a review meeting to assess measures undertaken by Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan for mitigation of air pollution, the Union Minister stressed that real-time inputs from sensors, cameras and satellites must be used alongside physical inspections to identify violations and ensure swift enforcement. He also called upon all NCR states and agencies to ensure time-bound completion of pending actions and undertake extensive Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaigns involving citizens, resident welfare associations (RWAs), transport associations and the construction industry. The Union Minister directed all agencies to ensure strict implementation of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) and called upon NCR states to adopt Delhi's hotspot-focused winter action plan, covering traffic management, work-from-home measures, construction restrictions and prevention of open burning. In accordance with The Commission for Air Quality Management's (CAQM) order dated October 30, dust-generating Construction and Demolition (C&D) activities have been restricted across NCR from November 5 and 6. Bhupender Yadav called for expediting the PARIVARTAN Scheme (Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivization of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions) for replacing pre-BS-VI trucks and buses with BS-VI, CNG and electric vehicles by 2028, particularly accelerating beneficiary registrations in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana by organising PARIVARTAN Melas at state level immediately. The Union Minister called upon states to bridge the 6,747 Tonnes Per Day (TPD) gap in municipal solid waste processing capacity, strictly prevent open dumping and burning, and expedite remediation of legacy waste at Okhla, Ghazipur, Bhalswa and Bandhwari. He also called for physical inspection of more than 3,000 active Construction and Demotion sites, timely lifting of waste from secondary collection points, ensuring functional recycling plants and digital tracking of waste from collection to processing through Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs). Highlighting the need for targeted interventions, Yadav emphasised that all NCR states must identify pollution hotspots in major cities and prepare focused Hotspot Action Plans, particularly covering markets, schools, hospitals, railway stations and bus terminals.
3 killed, 3 injured as car rams into canal bridge in Haryana
Panchkula Incident Prompts Haryana Commission To Seek School Safety Audit
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has called for a comprehensive review and time-bound safety audit of all schools in the state following the assault on a six-year-old girl in a Panchkula government school. The commission highlighted systemic deficiencies in supervision, teacher availability, classroom arrangements, CCTV monitoring, and emergency response, urging the state government to implement preventive measures and ensure child safety.
More than four decades after Woh Saat Din marked Anil Kapoors debut as a lead actor in Bollywood, the actor has reflected on how learning Haryanvi for the film played a role in shaping his career. In an upcoming episode of Star Plus India Ke Top 1% The Anil Kapoor Show, a conversation with a contestant from Haryana takes him back to the 1983 film and his preparations for the role. During the show, Kapoor meets Rekha Prabhu, who hails from a small village in Haryana. Their interaction reminds him of the time he learned Haryanvi to portray Prem Pratap Patiyalewala, an aspiring musician in Woh Saat Din. Recalling the film that gave him his big break, the actor acknowledges the influence of the dialect on his professional journey. Speaking to Rekha, Kapoor says, If I am standing before you today, I believe Haryanvi has played a very significant role in my journey. The actor also expresses his happiness at meeting the contestant and shares how much the interaction means to him. Telling Rekha, he adds, I cannot express how happy I am to meet you. Anil Kapoors recollection offers a glimpse into his early years in the film industry and the preparation that went into his first lead role. The actor, who has spent over four decades in Bollywood, credits the experience of learning the regional dialect as an important part of his journey. Also Read : Anil Kapoor calls Shatrughan Sinha doston ke dost, says, Mujhe garv hai ki woh mere padosi hain
Punjab Triumphs Over Haryana in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Opener
Punjab beats Haryana by four wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, while Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Puducherry also secure victories. Punjab Triumphs Over Haryana in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Opener
HHRC orders time-bound safety audit of Haryana schools after assault
The News Mill
SMAT 2026: Mumbai, Punjab, Chandigarh, Puducherry Register Wins On Opening Day
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite: Mumbai and Punjab registered impressive run-chase victories, while Chandigarh and Puducherry also opened their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026 campaigns with wins as the first four matches of the tournaments opening day got underway. Mumbai produced the most emphatic chase of the opening four matches, defeating Hyderabad by seven wickets after reaching a target of 173 in just 13.1 overs. Suryakumar Yadav led the charge with an unbeaten 60 off 21 balls, while Musheer Khan struck 51 off 24 deliveries. Angkrish Raghuvanshi added 27 off 13 as Mumbai raced to 174/3. Earlier, Hyderabad were bowled out for 172 in 20 overs, with Abhirath Reddy top-scoring with 35 off 24 balls. Maxwell Swaminathan claimed three wickets for Mumbai, while Sairaj Patil and Shivam Dube each picked up two. Punjab also completed a successful chase, edging past Haryana by four wickets after reaching 193/6 in 19.1 overs while chasing 191. Vihaan Malhotra anchored the innings with 86 off 50 balls, including eight fours and five sixes. Uday Saharan provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 38 off 17 deliveries, hitting the winning boundary against Rahul Tewatia. Haryana had posted 190/6, powered by Dinesh Banas 42 off 20 balls, Rahul Tewatias 35 off 20 and Samant Jakhars quickfire 24 off 12. Harpreet Brar claimed two wickets for Punjab, while Sumit Kumar took three for Haryana. Chandigarh secured a tense three-wicket victory over Baroda, reaching 149/7 in 19.5 overs after restricting their opponents to 148/6. Shivam Bhambri held the chase together with 45 off 41 balls, while Aarush Bhandari contributed 26 off 18. Jagjit Singh struck the decisive boundary in the final over to seal the win. Barodas innings was built around Shivalik Sharmas 45 off 42 and Krunal Pandyas unbeaten 40 off 42. Bhanu Pania added a brisk 19 off seven balls, while Krunal also impressed with the ball, returning figures of 2/7 in four overs. In the fourth match, Puducherry defended a challenging 204/9 to beat Maharashtra by 15 runs. Bhanu Anand and Parameeswaran Sivaraman both scored 46, while Pugazhendi Akash hammered 42 off just 14 deliveries to lift Puducherry to a formidable total. Maharashtra mounted a strong response, led by Sahil Parakhs 57 off 29 balls and Arshin Kulkarnis 33 off 18. However, Badal Rawats three-wicket haul for 12 runs helped Puducherry restrict Maharashtra to 189/5 and secure the victory. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Haryana Human Rights Commission Issues Notice Over Panchkula School Violence Incident
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has sought reports from officials following a violent incident involving a schoolgirl in Panchkula. Haryana Human Rights Commission Issues Notice Over Panchkula School Violence Incident
Chutkulon Ki Sarkar: In Punjab, Nayab Saini Takes Swipe At Bhagwant Mann
Nayab Saini promised that Haryana's policy of procuring all 24 crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP) would be implemented in Punjab under a BJP government.
Haryana man gets speeding challan, but his car seems to have taken a trip to the Atlantic Ocean!
Dhawan, Gayle, Shakib Al Hasan Among Icon Players As Super 90 Season 4 Squads Take Shape
Managing Director Jitendra Singh Gaur: Seven franchises have finalised their squads for the fourth season of Super 90 following the players draft in Mumbai, with several high-profile international cricketers set to feature in the tournament scheduled to be held in Nairobi from December 3 to 12. Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan will turn out for Delhi Royals as their icon player, while West Indies great Chris Gayle will lead the star-studded line-up of Punjab Titans. Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has been signed by London Giants, with New Zealands Martin Guptill joining Haryana Warriors. Englands Dawid Malan will represent Eldoret Tigers, Jason Roy has been picked by Meru Thunders, and former England opener Alex Hales will feature for Nairobi Lions as their respective icon players. The draft also saw several other established names find franchises, including West Indies batters Evin Lewis and Fabian Allen, along with all-rounders Mahmudullah, Imad Wasim, Wayne Parnell and Ravi Bopara. The squads further include players such as Chris Lynn, Angelo Mathews, Imran Tahir, Mitchell Johnson, Peter Siddle, Piyush Chawla, Ambati Rayudu and Shaun Marsh. The seven participating teams Delhi Royals, Eldoret Tigers, Haryana Warriors, London Giants, Meru Thunders, Nairobi Lions and Punjab Titans have also included Kenyan players and cricketers from Canada and Norway as part of their squad composition. Cricket Kenya chairman Bhavesh Gohil said the tournament would provide an important platform for local players to develop through exposure to international talent. Super 90 is a great opportunity to promote cricket in Kenya and create more opportunities for our local players. Tournaments like these give Kenyan cricketers a platform to showcase their talent, gain valuable match experience and compete against quality players. This kind of exposure is important for their growth and development. I believe Super 90 can play a key role in taking cricket forward in Kenya and encouraging more youngsters to pursue the sport, Gohil said. Super 90 Managing Director Jitendra Singh Gaur described the draft as a significant milestone in the build-up to the new season, adding that the franchises had focused on assembling balanced and competitive combinations. The players draft marks an important step towards the fourth season of Super 90. It was encouraging to see the franchises put together their squads with a clear focus on building balanced and competitive teams. The addition of experienced international players will bring further quality to the tournament. We look forward to an exciting season in Nairobi and are confident that the teams will deliver competitive cricket for fans, Gaur said. Fellow Managing Director Shivain Sharma said the response to the draft had been encouraging and expressed confidence that the mix of players from different cricketing backgrounds would enhance the competition. The response to this years draft has been very encouraging. The presence of several renowned players will add to the quality and competitiveness of the tournament. Our focus is to continue growing Super 90 as a platform that brings players from different cricketing backgrounds together and gives fans an engaging cricketing experience. We are looking forward to welcoming the teams to Nairobi for an exciting season, Sharma said. With the player selections completed, the franchises will now begin preparations for the 10-day competition in Nairobi. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Haryana Thunders honour world championship medallists in wrestling
The News Mill
Ballabgarh tops NCR pollution chart with AQI of 419; Haryana steps up stubble-burning vigil
Property Dealer Shot Dead In Haryana: 4 Bullets Hit Him, 13 Shells Found
A person who identified himself as a member of the Arvind Gilli-Rana and Rohit Godara gang has claimed responsibility for Bijender Pehal's murder in a Facebook post.
Rohtak AQI At 726, Sirsa At 725: Check India's 10 Most Polluted Cities
The ranking features cities from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, with AQI readings ranging from 560 to 726.
Gangster Virender Charan has allegedly claimed responsibility for the murder of property dealer Bijender Pahal, also known as Nanha Pehlwan, in Haryana's Gohana. In a Facebook post attributed to him, Charan said the killing was carried out to avenge attacks on his associate Rampal Baroda in 2021. He also issued a threat to those he considers his enemies, warning them to prepare for their funerals.
Inauguration of Cricket and Football Boxes in Punhana, Haryana
Punhana sees the launch of indoor cricket and football facilities, promoting sports among youth in Mewat. Inauguration of Cricket and Football Boxes in Punhana, Haryana
CM Saini Promises Development for Punjab in Jalandhar Rally
Haryana CM Saini vows to make Punjab number one, criticizing AAP government for failing to deliver on promises during a rally in Jalandhar. CM Saini Promises Development for Punjab in Jalandhar Rally
Punjab needs leadership focused on development, accountability, says Haryana CM Saini
Digital Desk | Jalandhar, Nov 13 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday addressed a public meeting in Punjab's Jalandhar, launching a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over its governance, deteriorating law and order, rising crime, drug menace and alleged failure to fulfil its promises. Beginning his address by paying tribute to the land of Jalandhar, CM Saini said, I bow my head in reverence to the sacred land of Jalandhar, which has been blessed by gurus, saints, spiritual leaders and martyrs. He warmly welcomed the large gathering of people who had arrived from different parts of the city. Describing Jalandhar as a city that represents history, culture, hard work and talent, CM Saini highlighted Haryana's development journey, particularly after the state celebrated its diamond jubilee on November 1. Recalling the formation of Haryana in 1966, he said many people had doubted whether the state would be able to survive independently after its separation from Punjab. However, Haryana has not only sustained itself but has moved ahead rapidly and is now soaring to new heights. The pace of development achieved under the double-engine government over the past 12 years has placed Haryana among the leading states of the country on almost every parameter of development, he said. Drawing a comparison between the two states, CM Saini said the people of Punjab had voted for change in 2022, but the only visible change had been in the hoardings and advertisements installed at public places. Every section of society in Punjab is unhappy today, he claimed, adding that the state needed leadership that listened to the people, took timely decisions and remained accountable for its performance. The Haryana Chief Minister said his government had fulfilled 70 of the 270 commitments made in its election manifesto within just two years. He challenged the AAP government to explain how many of its promises had actually translated into tangible benefits for the people of Punjab. CM Saini identified the worsening law and order situation and rising crime as Punjab's biggest challenges. He said the drug problem remained one of the most serious concerns, with families across the state worried about the future of their children. Today, every family in Punjab is concerned about drugs. The state's biggest tragedy is the deteriorating law and order situation and the increasing incidence of crime, he said. He alleged that traders, industrialists and ordinary citizens were being forced to live under a constant shadow of fear. According to CM Saini, the difference between Haryana and Punjab reflected the importance of sound policies, honest intentions and accountable leadership. He accused the AAP government of giving Punjab more publicity than governance and more advertisements than actual results. Highlighting Haryana's employment initiatives, CM Saini said the state government had provided more than two lakh government jobs over the past approximately 12 years. He said the government was committed to ensuring that development opportunities reached all sections of society and that young people received opportunities based on merit. The CM stressed that Punjabs aspirations must be connected with the pace of national development, adding that the BJP was working towards the state's service and prosperity rather than merely seeking political power. Farmers, young people, traders, mothers and sisters deserve more than promises. They deserve security, respect, equal opportunities and the means to become self-reliant, he said. Taking another swipe at the AAP government, CM Saini remarked, The broom may not have cleaned anything, but it has certainly cleaned out Punjab's treasury. He urged people to collectively resolve to restore Punjab's position as one of India's most prosperous, secure and vibrant states.
Jind Court Stenographer Result 2026 Released
The Jind Court Stenographer Eligible Candidates List 2026 has been released on 13 November 2026 for the Stenographer Grade-III recruitment conducted by the Office of the District and Sessions Judge, Jind, Haryana. Candidates who applied for the recruitment can download the official eligible candidates list PDF and check their allotted roll numbers through the Jind District Court website at jind.dcourts.gov.in.
Rewari Court Stenographer Skill Test Result 2026 Released - Check Result PDF
The Rewari Court Stenographer Skill Test Result 2026 has been released on 13 November 2026 by the Office of the District and Sessions Judge, Rewari, Haryana. Candidates who appeared for the Stenographer Grade-III Shorthand/Skill Test can check the latest result and selection updates through the official website at rewari.dcourts.gov.in.
PM Modi, Rajnath Singh attend wedding reception of Dogra royal family scion in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and several other prominent political leaders attended the wedding reception of Rajkumar Martand Singh, son of former J&K minister Vikramaditya Singh, and Rhea Badal, daughter of senior BJP leader Manpreet Singh Badal, in New Delhi. The reception brought together several top senior political leaders, members of former royal families, diplomats, industrialists and spiritual leaders. PM Modi congratulated the newly married couple and interacted with members of both families. Among those present were Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, who is the grooms maternal uncle, and Minister of State in the PMO Dr Jitendra Singh. Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers Farooq Abdullah and Ghulam Nabi Azad, former Chief Justice of India T S Thakur, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Lok Sabha MP Anurag Thakur also attended the reception. US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy Sergio Gor, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister P K Mishra, Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal and former Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal were among the other prominent guests. Spiritual leader and head of Radha Soami Satsang Beas, Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon, also blessed the couple. Members of former royal families of Gwalior, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bastar and Patiala were among those attending the celebration. Martand Singh is the son of Vikramaditya Singh and Chitrangada Raje, elder sister of Jyotiraditya Scindia, and grandson of former Union Minister Dr Karan Singh. Rhea Badal is the daughter of Manpreet Singh Badal and Vinu Badal. Vikramaditya Singh and Chitrangada Raje thanked Prime Minister Modi and other dignitaries for attending the reception and blessing the newlyweds.
Haryana sets Dec 31 deadline for Gurugram flood action plan, orders probe into drainage woes
Haryana to convert 70% of investment MoUs into projects
Only farmers not responsible for Delhi pollution, reiterate farmer leaders amidst rising car sales
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) For years, farmers in Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh have found themselves at the centre of Delhi-NCR's annual pollution debate especially if one of these states were ruled by a different political party over the issue of burning crop stubble between agricultural cycles. Farmer organisations have repeatedly argued that while stubble burning contributes to seasonal pollution, it has been unfairly portrayed as the principal culprit. Now, there is a cautious sigh of relief among the farmers of the region as the onus shifts to traffic emissions, with a prominent union leader calling for family planning of cars. Welcoming the Supreme Courts intervention this week, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) General Secretary Mohini Mohan Mishra asked states to withdraw such cases against farmers and return any fines imposed on them with interest. The strong objection raised by the Supreme Court against blaming only farmers for pollution makes it clear that farmers are not the primary cause of pollution, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-affiliated farmer organisation leader said. The administration should pay attention to pollution from vehicles. There should be family planning for cars with respect to the numbers owned by a family, he emphasised. The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the peasant wing of the Communist Party of India (CPI), meanwhile, blamed government policies penalising the farming community. Agriculture has been painted as a polluting job, while legislations are framed to support corporates, AIKS President Rajan Kshirsagar alleged. Weve been repeatedly stressing that stubble burning is not the principal reason for pollution in Delhi and the NCR, as it is evident, he added. The Supreme Court's observation, while hearing on Delhi-NCR's pollution crisis, questioned the tendency to place the entire burden of blame on farmers, while a report has highlighted transport as the largest local pollution contributor, while stubble burning's impact declined closer to Diwali. Levels of nitrogen dioxide in the air peaked during evening rush hours and stayed high until midnight, reflecting the impact of traffic congestion, according to an analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). The apex court observed that stubble burning is only one among several contributors to deteriorating air quality and drew attention to the much larger challenge posed by vehicular emissions. Each winter, images of stubble-burning fields dominate television screens, often reinforcing the perception that farmers are chiefly responsible for the Capital's toxic air. The bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohana has now directed Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan governments to submit plans covering vehicular movement, emission standards and measures to curb polluting vehicles. The Supreme Court noted that during the Covid-19 lockdown, stubble burning had not entirely ceased, yet Delhi witnessed significantly clearer skies, suggesting that factors beyond farm fires play a decisive role in the pollution crisis. The apex court's remarks also echoed scientific assessments. Data suggested that stubble burning accounted for around 14 per cent of Delhi's pollution contribution on November 5, while transportation remained one of the largest local sources of emissions. The CSE has consistently argued that Delhi's air quality problem is multi-source in nature, stemming from vehicular pollution, industrial emissions, construction dust, waste burning and adverse meteorological conditions, with crop residue burning acting as an aggravating rather than exclusive factor. Earlier reports this year by the CSE said that between 1,800 and 2,000 new vehicles are added to Delhis roads daily, where, as of 2024-2025, its total registered vehicle count crossed 15.6 million, with a significant surge in private two-wheelers and cars. Additionally, the number of registered vehicles in Delhi matches the combined total of registered vehicles in the three metropolitan cities of Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. According to the Economic Survey of Delhi 2025-26, an additional 643,000 vehicles were added in the national capital, which incidentally is the largest single-year increase in nine years. Farmer unions emphasise that the larger lesson emerging is that Delhi's pollution crisis cannot be solved through a single-point blame game; while largely acknowledging the need to reduce stubble burning, they urge for solutions to be practical, incentive-based and equitable.
Nitin Nabin inaugurates Delhis 11-km Chhath ghat along Munak Canal (Lead)
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Thursday inaugurated the grand 11-kilometre-long Chhath Ghat along the Munak Canal in Delhi, crediting Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her team of ministers for the arrangements for the Chhath Vratis. Just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has delivered on poll promises, the Delhi government is also doing the same within 20 months of coming to power, said Nabin, hoping that the Yamuna will soon be cleaned and Chhath prayers will be held on a larger scale in the river. He also hit out at the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for wasteful expenditure on the CMs residence and ignoring the need for clean Chhath ghats for devotees. Nabin said the clean water of the Munak Chhath Ghats is going to elevate the experience of offering prayers and spread the message of respecting nature. I urge worshipers of Chhathi Maiya that if you are a true devotee, you should maintain cleanliness all through the year, he said, reminding people of the Swachh Bharat Mission envisioned by PM Modi. He said the Double Engine government is ensuring that when the BJPs Haryana government opens fresh water, it reaches promptly for Chhath devotees in Delhi. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, Your one vote brought the lotus into bloom in Delhi, and within just a year, our brothers and sisters from Poorvanchal got a magnificent 11-kilometre-long Chhath ghat. This is not just the rejuvenation of a canal, but a tribute to the faith of Poorvanchal, a victory for the peoples trust, and a living example of development and heritage together, said CM Gupta, adding that the Delhi government has supported 1,465 Chhath organising committees this year. Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra criticised AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for failure to keep his promise of cleaning the Yamuna to provide clean water to Chhath devotees. Almost 26-km stretch of the Yamuna out of its 55-km course in Delhi has been cleaned ever since the BJP government came to power 20 months ago, he said, adding that 22 sewers falling into the Yamuna are being tackled to ensure the Yamuna does not get polluted by untreated sewage. I assure you that in the next two years, not a drop of untreated sewage will fall into the river due to the efforts of the Delhi government, he said. For the convenience of devotees, facilities such as changing rooms, restrooms, tents, and adequate lighting have also been provided at the spot. CCTV cameras have been installed to ensure security at the 11-km ghat along Munak canal. Additionally, benches have been installed for seating arrangements, and green spaces have been created for devotees' comfort and general beautification of the area.
HPSC FSO Exam Date 2026 Postponed - Check Screening Test PDF at hpsc.gov.in
The HPSC FSO Exam Date 2026 has been postponed by the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC). According to the official notice issued on 12 November 2026, the Food Safety Officer (Group-B) Screening Test scheduled for 6 December 2026 has been postponed due to administrative reasons.
CCTV footage has emerged showing the sequence of events leading to the fatal shooting of senior corporate executive Paramjit Dhankar in Haryana's Faridabad. The 42-year-old Singapore-based multinational company executive was allegedly shot dead by his neighbour following a dispute over parking in Sector 21C on November 6.
Tata Power seeks cost-linked Mundra tariff pacts with 4 more states
The company is seeking to finalize supplementary power-purchase contracts with Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Punjab and Haryana after it finalized a deal with Gujarat to sell power at prices
Haryana transfers 14 IAS, HCS officers in midnight reshuffle; major changes in Gurgaon civic bodies
Haryana Weather Update: Night Temperatures Fall Below 15
November 12, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Weather conditions are gradually changing in Haryana, with winter beginning to intensify across the state. Night temperatures have declined, with 13 districts recording Haryana Weather Update: Night Temperatures Fall Below 15C in 13 Districts, Sirsa Records AQI of 369
Haryana Congress to launch campaign to protect peoples voting rights, says Sanjay Dutt
All India Congress Committee Haryana in-charge Sanjay Dutt and Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee president Rao Narender Singh will lead the two-week tour, participating in Chaupals (community gatherings)
Out of the Smog of Delhi into the Choke of Kashmir
The Transport Authorities across Jammu & Kashmir issued a directive that should have arrived half a decade ago: an urgent interim advisory instructing the public to halt and defer obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for bringing older, deregistered motor vehicles from the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi into the Union Territory. The advisory explicitly covers vehicles phased out under statutory environmental ceilings established by judicial mandatesspecifically, 15-year-old petrol vehicles and 10-year-old diesel vehicles. The administrations stated reasons are threefold: Process on Hold: Halting all transfers and re-registrations pending comprehensive governmental policy review. Ecological & Policy Scrutiny: Confronting the reality that fragile Himalayan air basins cannot absorb the tailpipe emissions of megacities. Consumer Protection: Warning citizens against sinking hard-earned savings into rolling liabilities that face sudden administrative debarment, financial forfeiture, and confiscation. While official circles frame this advisory as a routine administrative pause, those who study urban geography, transport kinetics, and regional ecology recognize it for what it truly is: an emergency handbrake pulled on a runaway train. For the past several years, Jammu & Kashmirmost acutely the Kashmir Valleyhas served as an unmonitored dumping ground for North Indias vehicular refuse. Lakhs of end-of-life automobiles, condemned by Delhi's stringent green mandates, have been trucked, driven, and papered across the Banihal corridor. They line our boulevards, clog our rural arteries, devour productive working hours in gridlock, and choke the delicate lungs of our mountain ecosystem. Halting NOCs is an essential first step. However, an advisory is merely a tourniquet. To stop the hemorrhage, the administration must replace stopgap circulars with a permanent structural remedy: the immediate, aggressive implementation of a localized Registered Vehicle Scrapping Policy (RVSF), strict vehicular carrying-capacity quotas, and a revitalized multimodal public transit grid. Part I: The Mechanics of a Secondary Vehicular Pipeline The Delhi Mandate vs. Peripheral Vulnerability To understand how Kashmirs roads reached saturation, one must trace the regulatory imbalance between the center and the periphery. Following Landmark rulings by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Supreme Court of India, the National Capital Region enforced strict operational life cycles on personal and commercial internal combustion engines: ten years for diesel compression-ignition engines and fifteen years for spark-ignition petrol platforms. Once these thresholds expire, the Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation and regional RTOs automatically mark these vehicles as Deregistered. The vehicle can no longer ply the roads of Delhi under pain of impoundment and immediate dispatch to registered scrap yards. However, regulatory frameworks contained a massive concession: owners and intermediaries were permitted to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to sell these end-of-life machines to other Indian states and Union Territories, provided the receiving jurisdiction had not yet formally capped vehicular age. The Used-Car Bazaar Boom This regulatory concession fueled an aggressive, high-margin grey economy across Jammu and Kashmir. Overnight, second-hand automobile brokers, unregulated roadside open-air car bazaars, and digital classified portals pivoted into high gear. The economic arbitrage was irresistible: A luxury German saloon or a rugged Japanese-engineered SUV nearing its tenth year in South Delhi, carrying an intrinsic value of scrap metal (40,000 to 90,000), could be purchased in bulk lots at auction for a pittance. Driven up National Highway 44 into Jammu, Udhampur, Anantnag, and Srinagar, these vehicles were polished, retrofitted with cosmetic accessories, and marketed to local youth, middle-class households, and taxi operators for 2.5 lakh to 6 lakh. The pitch was seductive: high-end luxury, prestige badges, and heavy-duty four-wheel drives at a fraction of showroom prices. The result was an unprecedented influx. Over the last four years, an estimated several lakh deregistered vehicles from Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab have migrated into the Valley. What was celebrated as affordable car ownership was, in economic reality, a mass transfer of environmental debt and mechanical depreciation from Indias wealthiest metropolitan basin directly onto the fragile balance sheets and lungs of Jammu and Kashmir. Part II: The Paralysis of Everyday Life The Arithmetic of Spatial Impossibility Urban planning relies on a simple metric: the ratio of paved road surface area to registered vehicular square footage. Srinagar, a historical city shaped by historic waterways, linear urban corridors, and dense historic settlements, cannot expand its road network indefinitely. The geographic footprint of the valley is naturally bounded: rivers, wetlands, steep mountain ranges, and vital agrarian orchards restrict horizontal expansion. When you inject hundreds of thousands of full-size sedans, commercial transporters, and sports utility vehicles into this closed geographic bowl, the physical system breaks down: The Geometry of Gridlock: The average passenger vehicle occupies approximately 8 to 10 square meters of road space when static, and requires up to three times that area when moving safely at 30 km/h. When road surface area grows by less than 2% annually while the private fleet swells by double-digit margins via cheap outside inflows, gridlock ceases to be an intermittent inconvenience; it becomes the default state of existence. Loss of Productive Human Capital: From the Batamaloo corridor to the Dalgate-Hazratbal stretch, and across the arterial spines of Pantha Chowk, Bemina, and Rawalpora, daily commuters lose anywhere between 90 minutes to three hours per working day trapped in stagnant traffic. Multiply those hours across a workforce of hundreds of thousands, and the economic drain on J&Ks Gross State Domestic Product runs into thousands of crores annually. Emergency Response Failure: Ambulances attempting to reach tertiary healthcare hubs such as SKIMS Soura or SMHS Hospital routinely find themselves trapped in unyielding lines of deregistered, smoke-belching hatchbacks and multi-utility vehicles. Seconds lost in transit represent human lives sacrificed to vehicular anarchy. The Street-Level Decay Beyond the main expressways, the influx has eaten away at communal and public life. Neighborhood residential lanes (kuchas), historic city squares, and pedestrian footpaths have become informal parking bays. Pedestrian safety has collapsed; children can no longer cycle or play outside their front doors, and senior citizens navigate obstacle courses of bumper-to-bumper metal parked along drainage reserves. Part III: The Environmental Catastrophe in an Inverted Mountain Basin Atmospheric Trapping and Winter Inversions Proponents of the unrestricted used-car trade often argue: If a vehicle is mechanically sound, why should its chronological age matter? The answer lies in mechanical thermodynamics and atmospheric physics. A diesel engine past its tenth year or a petrol engine crossing fifteen years experiences profound mechanical degradation: High-pressure fuel injectors lose calibration, resulting in incomplete fuel combustion. Catalytic converters and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves clog, degrade, or are removed by unscrupulous resellers to avoid repair costs. Piston ring clearances widen, leading to low-by and the open venting of burnt engine oils. These aged engines produce exponentially higher concentrations of Particulate Matter (PM_{2.5} and PM_{10}), Nitrogen Oxides (NO_x), Carbon Monoxide (CO), and volatile polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons than modern Bharat Stage VI (BS-VI) compliant vehicles. Now, place this fleet inside the bowl of the Kashmir Valley. During the late autumn and winter months, Kashmir experiences severe meteorological temperature inversions. Cold, dense air descends from the snow-capped Pir Panjal and Zabarwan ranges, settling into the valley floor. A warm layer of air sits over this cold pool like a thermal lid, preventing vertical atmospheric mixing. When thousands of aging Delhi engines pump out plumes of exhaust during cold morning starts, this soot and toxic gas cannot disperse. It hovers at ground level, creating a toxic chemical soup. The white winter mists of Kashmir have turned into acrid, grey photochemical smog. The Public Health Bill The biological consequences are devastating: Pediatric and Geriatric Respiratory Crises: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), bronchial asthma, and acute respiratory infections spike sharply across district hospitals during winter. Carcinogenic Load: Ultrafine particles (PM_{2.5}) cross the alveolar-capillary barrier directly into the human bloodstream, driving systemic vascular inflammation, early-onset strokes, myocardial infarctions, and elevated risks of lung and bladder cancers. Himalayan Cryosphere Degradation: The deposition of black carbonsoot from aging diesel exhaustsonto nearby alpine glaciers accelerates radiative heat absorption. This speeds the retreat of regional ice reserves like the Kolahoi Glacier, endangering the primary freshwater source of the Jhelum River basin. Part IV: The Illusion of Cheap Mobility To understand why the public enthusiastically bought into this secondary market, one must dismantle the false economics of the used-car trade. | Cost Dimension | Fresh Ownership / Regulated Purchase | The Imported Deregistered Vehicle | Initial Upfront Capital | Moderate to High (Showroom price, road tax, local insurance) | Artificially Low (Distress sales, liquidation prices) | | Fuel Efficiency | Optimized (Modern engine mapping, direct injection) | Heavily Degraded (2040% loss in thermal efficiency) | | Maintenance & Overhaul | Predictable, covered by warranty | Extreme (Constant failures: suspensions, turbos, sensors) | | Residual Asset Value | Clear depreciation curve, stable resale value | Plummets to zero upon administrative bans or deregistrations | | Legal/Compliance Risk | Zero; clear title deeds, local records | High; fake NOCs, unpaid challans, sudden policy bans | | Net Socio-Economic Cost | Sustainable mobility asset | Total wealth destruction masked by low entry price | Middle-class families and young entrepreneurs purchasing a cheap 12-year-old vehicle believe they are acquiring an economic asset. In reality, they are buying a liability. The suspension systems engineered for smooth national highways shatter against mountain roads, rutted district corridors, and winter frost-heaves. Spare parts for phased-out iterations are obsolete or priced at extortionate rates by local mechanics. Fuel consumption is abysmal, draining household budgets at each fill-up. When the state inevitably restricts these vehicles, as signaled by the 9th November advisory, the residual market value of these cars collapses instantly to zero. The owner is left with an unusable steel carcass parked outside their homeone that cannot be legally transferred, cannot be insured, and cannot be driven without risking impoundment. Part V: The Imperative for an Immediate Vehicle Scrapping Policy The interim advisory ordering a halt to Delhi NOCs is a necessary defense. But treating the symptom at the border does nothing to solve the millions of tons of rolling metal already congesting our streets. Jammu & Kashmir needs a comprehensive, forward-looking Registered Vehicle Scrapping Policy (RVSF). 1. Why Phased Bans Are Not Enough Merely banning the import of outside vehicles does not remove the dangerous inventory already inside our borders. If the government relies solely on police crackdowns and punitive roadside checks, it creates administrative corruption and penalizes working-class citizens who acted in good faith under previously lax regulations. The state needs an orderly, incentivized, institutional off-ramp. 2. The Core Pillars of an Effective J&K Scrapping Policy A. Development of Modern Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) The informal, highly polluting Kabaad Mandis in Shalteng or Channi Himmat are incapable of environmentally sound vehicle retirement. Dismantling a vehicle requires stripping hazardous materials: lead-acid batteries, ozone-depleting air-conditioning refrigerants, toxic engine oils, brake fluids, and heavy metals. The government must establish state-of-the-art, automated RVSF hubs in designated industrial zones in both Jammu and Srinagar divisions. These facilities must operate on high-efficiency recovery models: Modern shredders and shears that separate ferrous metals, non-ferrous alloys, glass, and rubber. Zero-discharge drainage systems to capture toxic effluents before they enter surrounding groundwater and agricultural soil. Clean metal smelting links that re-feed high-grade steel and aluminum scrap directly into domestic manufacturing, lowering regional industrial input costs. B. Financial Monetization and Incentive Framework Citizens will not surrender aging vehicles out of goodwill alone. A scrappage policy must make retirement financially more attractive than keeping an illegal car running. Scrappage Certificate Value: Upon surrendering an end-of-life vehicle, the owner must receive an official Certificate of Deposit (Scrappage Certificate) certifying the scrap metal value of the vehicle (benchmarked at 4% to 6% of an equivalent new vehicle's ex-showroom price). Significant Road Tax Concessions: The J&K Government should grant an automatic 25% road-tax waiver on the purchase of a new, clean (BS-VI or EV) vehicle against a valid Scrappage Certificate. Manufacturer Participation: The transport department must partner with major automobile manufacturers to ensure an additional 5% discount on new vehicle invoices when accompanied by proof of scrapping. Direct Cash Buybacks for Low-Income Owners: For owners of old, lower-value commercial carriers or light passenger vehicles who cannot afford a new purchase, the state should offer direct cash-for-clunkers buyouts, funded partly through regional green pollution cesses collected from highway tolls. C. Mandatory Automated Fitness Testing (ATS) Age limits can occasionally trigger legal challenges regarding arbitrary property deprivation. The state must neutralize this by relying on objective engineering: Roll out state-run, uncompromised Automated Testing Stations (ATS) across all districts. Eliminate manual inspections, human discretion, and roadside paperwork. If a vehicleregardless of whether it is registered in Delhi, Punjab, or J&Kfails computer-monitored automated tests for brake efficiency, suspension integrity, structural rust, and real-world emissions, its fitness certificate must be automatically revoked within the central Vahan database. Vehicles failing two consecutive fitness audits must be mandated for scrapping within 60 days. Part VI: A Holistic Blueprint for Urban Mobility in J&K Eliminating deregistered out-of-state junk and scrapping end-of-life vehicles solves half the equation. The other half requires providing the public with dependable, efficient alternatives. If people cannot move comfortably, they will continue to find informal, chaotic ways to acquire private personal transport. Mandatory Automated Testing (ATS) - Dedicated BRTS Corridors Registered Scrapping Facilities (RVSF) - Waterway River Taxi Networks. Fiscal Tax Rebates for Green Fleet - Protected Walkways & Bikeways. 1. Electric Bus Rapid Transit (e-BRTS) The introduction of electric smart buses under smart city initiatives in Jammu and Srinagar has demonstrated strong public demand. However, a fleet of a few hundred buses across an entire metropolitan region is a drop in the ocean. The administration must scale public bus networks to a minimum of 2,500 dedicated electric low-floor buses across the twin capital cities and regional district hubs. Establish dedicated right-of-way transit corridors along high-density arteries, ensuring public transport moves faster than private gridlock. Institute smart, unified ticketing systems allowing seamless transfers between feeder vans, main bus trunks, and rural transport services. 2. Revitalizing Waterways: The Jhelum as an Active Transit Corridor Kashmirs historical lifeline, the River Jhelum, along with its network of flood spill channels and navigation canals, remains criminally underutilized in modern urban transit planning. Riverine transit bypasses on-road choke points entirely. Deploying modern, enclosed, low-wake electric river catamarans operating between Pantha Chowk, Rajbagh, Lal Chowk, Chattabal, and Noorbagh would take tens of thousands of daily commuters off Srinagar's crowded central roads. 3. Integrated Micro-Mobility and Pedestrian Preservation Cities thrive when designed for human beings, not sheet metal: Invest in protected, segregated bicycle lanes and continuous pedestrian walkways across all urban centers. Enforce strict penalties for sidewalk encroaching, restoring walkability to commercial centers like Lal Chowk, Residency Road, and Gandhi Nagar. Encourage electric three-wheeler and micro-mobility feeder networks to resolve the critical last-mile connectivity void that forces residents to rely on private cars for short shopping and school runs. 4. Decentralization of Public Services Urban traffic in J&K is compounded by hyper-centralization. In both administrative capitals, key public offices, major medical centers, universities, and commercial distribution zones remain clustered in tight urban cores. Moving administrative offices, regional courts, and wholesale markets to peripheral, well-planned bypass zones will immediately thin commuter surges into downtown corridors. Call to Action: The Hour of Decisive Leadership The Regional Transport Authorities' November 9th interim advisory is an important move. It signals that our administrative bodies recognise the clear and present danger posed by the unchecked influx of out-of-state vehicular liabilities. However, public policy cannot survive on interim advisories. Temporary suspensions create backlogs, incentivise covert smuggling, encourage forged paperwork, and keep the market in anxious suspension. The time for half-measures has passed. The Government of Jammu & Kashmir must turn this interim advisory into a permanent statutory ban on the inter-state transfer and re-registration of any vehicle past its metropolitan operational lifespan. Simultaneously, the state must clear administrative hurdles and immediately launch an Integrated Jammu & Kashmir Clean Mobility and Vehicle Scrappage Mission. To the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir: we must re-evaluate our cultural relationship with automotive ownership. A societys development is not measured by how cheaply its citizens can purchase another citys discarded vehicles; it is measured by the quality, reliability, dignity, and efficiency of its public infrastructure, the cleanliness of its air, and the safety of its streets. Let us close the doors permanently to the discarded pollution of external metropolises. Let us scrap the ageing machines choking our roads, reclaim our public spaces, and build a modern, sustainable mobility ecosystem worthy of Jammu and Kashmirs environment, its heritage, and its people. (The author is a renowned social reformer & Mobility Expert with over two decades of experience. For feedback, email: umarbhat07@gmail.com)
Haryana plans Singapore-style corporation to fast-track development project tenders
Nearly 80% faulty meters still await fix, Haryana discom sets Nov 30 deadline
EC issues detailed fact-check, rejects claims of vote discrepancies in multiple constituencies
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday released a series of constituency-specific fact-checks to counter social media claims, alleging large-scale mismatches between votes polled and votes counted in the 2024 Lok Sabha and state Assembly elections. The Commission has labelled these claims as 'misleading' and has placed official figures from its Index Cards and Statistical Reports in the public domain to clarify the actual position. The claims, which circulated widely online, primarily focused on seats in Maharashtra, Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. In several cases, the social media posts either treated the total number of registered electors as the number of votes polled or misinterpreted other official numbers, creating an artificial gap that does not exist in the records. One of the most widely shared claims about Mumbai North Parliamentary constituency (Maharashtra) said that 18.11 lakh votes were polled but only 10.33 lakh were counted, implying that 7.78 lakh votes remained uncounted. Official records show that the constituency had 18,12,115 total electors. Of these, 10,36,496 electors actually voted (10,33,268 on EVMs and 3,228 postal votes). After accounting for 765 test votes and votes not counted from Control Units (CUs) as per ECI guidelines, 10,35,731 votes were counted. Voter turnout stood at 57.20 per cent. The gap of around 7.75 lakh represents registered electors who did not turn up to vote, not uncounted votes. Claims suggested that 6,66,046 votes were polled in Srinagar Parliamentary constituency (Jammu and Kashmir) but 6,72,942 were counted, creating an excess of 6,896 votes. Official data records 17,48,803 total electors and 6,76,408 votes polled (6,72,942 EVM + 3,466 postal). After deducting 1,009 test votes and votes not counted from CUs, the total votes counted stood at 6,75,399 while the voter turnout was 38.68 per cent. The Commission confirmed that no extra votes were counted. Social media posts claimed that 3.84 lakh votes were polled in Beed Assembly constituency (Maharashtra) but only 2.39 lakh were counted, leaving 1.45 lakh (37.8 per cent) uncounted. Records show 3,84,885 total electors and 2,42,983 votes polled (2,38,845 EVM + 4,138 postal). The same number2,42,983was counted. Turnout was 63.13 per cent. The difference of about 1.42 lakh is the number of electors who did not vote. Similar claims said that 3.01 lakh votes were polled in Dahanu Assembly constituency (Maharashtra) but only 2.21 lakh were counted. Official figures list 3,01,257 electors and 2,21,818 votes polled and counted. Turnout was 73.63 per cent. The gap of around 79,000 represents non-voters. Claims also alleged that 2.21 lakh votes were polled in Tosham Assembly constituency (Haryana) but only 1.60 lakh were counted. Records show 2,23,609 electors, 1,61,872 votes polled and 1,61,020 votes counted after minor adjustments for test votes. Turnout was 72.39 per cent. The difference is again the number of electors who stayed away. One claim asserted that only 215 citizens voted in Kaithal Assembly constituency (Haryana) yet the ECI counted 1,67,285 votes. The Commission clarified that 215 is the number of polling stations in the constituency, not the number of voters. Actual figures show 2,23,449 electors and 1,68,851 votes polled and counted, with a voter turnout of 75.57 per cent. In Chenani, Kokernag and Pulwama Assembly constituencies (Jammu and Kashmir), claims of the ECI having counted extra votes (ranging from 1,500 to 1,800) were also rejected. Official data for Chenani shows 85,189 votes polled and counted; for Kokernag, 57,542 votes polled and counted; and for Pulwama, 51,011 votes polled with 50,529 counted after standard deductions. In each case, the Commission said that no extra votes were counted. Across all these constituencies, the ECI has underlined a consistent pattern: the figures being projected as votes polled but not counted are either the total number of registered electors or other administrative numbers (such as the count of polling stations). The actual votes polled and votes counted, as recorded in Form 17C and reflected in the Index Cards, match closely after accounting for postal ballots, test votes and votes not retrieved from Control Units as per prescribed guidelines. The Commission has reiterated that Form 17C remains the sole statutory record of votes cast at each polling station. Part-I of the form is shared with polling agents at the close of poll, and the figures are matched with Part-II on counting day in the presence of candidates' agents. All relevant data continues to be available on the ECI website under Statistical Reports and Index Cards. The ECI has maintained that the official records leave no scope for the kind of large-scale discrepancies being alleged.
Woman, 3-year-old son killed as Thar rams into trailer in Haryanas Kurukshetra
Haryana ASI killed after motorcycle rams into traffc checkpoint in Bahadurgarh
Jind varsity to host three-day Haryana Utsav from Nov 12
Gun attack on Tiger Shroff: Police custody of five accused extended till November 16
A team has been sent to Haryana to verify Phool Singhs claim that he is a minor; police said the age-verification report would be submitted on November 18
Bihar: Liquor worth Rs 50 lakh seized; four Rajasthan smugglers arrested
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 11 (IANS) Bihar Police have seized foreign-made liquor worth approximately Rs 50 lakh and arrested four alleged smugglers from Rajasthan in Patna district ahead of the Chhath festival on Wednesday. A total of 435 cartons containing 3,830.760 litres of liquor were recovered during a raid near a Bharat Petroleum pump in Muktakapur village, under Fatuha police station limits. Acting on a tip-off that a large consignment of foreign liquor had been stored at the location, police formed a special team under the leadership of Inspector Ajit Kumar. The team conducted a raid at around 2 a.m. on Wednesday and found 435 cartons of liquor stocked at the premises. The estimated market value of the seized consignment is around Rs 50 lakh. During the investigation, police found that the liquor bottles carried labels indicating that they were meant for sale in Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana. The four arrested accused have been identified as Devaram, Bishnaram, Dayaram and Dinesh Kumar. All are residents of the Sindhari police station area in Rajasthan's Barmer district. Police have taken the four men into custody for questioning to ascertain the source of the consignment and identify those who were supposed to receive and distribute the liquor in Bihar. Following the raid, the premises used for storing the liquor were sealed. Investigators are now attempting to establish the entire smuggling network and identify other people involved in the illegal trade, including suspected links in Bihar and other states. Police said further action would be taken based on the information obtained during the interrogation of the arrested accused. The accused have been booked under the relevant sections of the liquor prohibition act. They will be produced in the district court on Thursday for further legal proceedings. Liquor has been banned in Bihar since April 2016 after the then Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took the decision.
| Can Haryana challenge Gujarat's textile manufacturing dominance? - Fibre2Fashion
What the Punjab and Haryana HC said about protecting LGBTQIA+ students in schools? | Explained
The Punjab and Haryana High Court asked schools to ensure that Sukdeb Saha guidelines are followed while dealing with a petition filed by the mother of a 16-year-old student who died by suicide in 2022 after allegations of prolonged bullying, harassment and sexual assault at school
Former VP Dhankhar collapses during morning walk, admitted to AIIMS
Jagdeep Dhankhar collapsed during his morning walk and was subsequently admitted to AIIMS for treatment. He fell unconscious and required emergency medical attention from a medical team. Dhankhar's health has been a concern, as he has experienced multiple fainting episodes recently. He previously underwent angioplasty after being admitted to AIIMS due to chest pain. Following his term, he has been residing at the farmhouse of Haryana politician Abhay Choutala.
Unadkat To Lead Saurashtra In Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Jackson Joins Coaching Staff
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Veteran left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat will continue to lead Saurashtra in the 2026/27 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, with the states senior mens selection committee on Wednesday naming a 16-member squad for the domestic mens T20 competition. Harvik Desai and Harvansh Singh Pangalia, who was a member of the India U-19 team winning this years World Cup, are the two designated wicketkeepers in the side. Unadkat will spearhead a bowling line-up comprising left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya, all-rounder Prerak Mankad, Parth Bhut and Krains Fuletra. Sheldon Jackson, who was a long-time stalwart of Saurashtras batting line-up across all formats, has joined the side as a coach for the tournament. He will be a member of the support staff alongside head coach Niraj Odedra and team manager Narendrasinh Jadeja. Since his retirement from the game, Jackson has worked mainly as a broadcaster in the BCCI organised tournaments and is all set to have his first coaching stint with the Saurashtra side. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Saurashtra have been placed in Elite Group B alongside Bihar, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Railways and Tamil Nadu and will play all their league fixtures in Indore. Despite winning the Ranji Trophy previously, Saurashtra is yet to win the title. Unadkat and his men will begin their campaign against Bihar at the Holkar Stadium at 11 am on November 14. Two days later, they will head to the Daly College Cricket Ground for a 1:30 pm game against Haryana on November 16. Saurashtra will return to the Holkar Stadium to face Jammu and Kashmir on November 18, in a match that begins at 4:30 pm. After a break of three days, Saurashtra take on Railways in an early 9 am start at the Daly College Cricket Ground on November 22. Their last two group games are both at the Holkar Stadium - against Punjab at 11 am on November 24 and against Tamil Nadu at 4:30 pm on November 26. Saurashtra squad: Jaydev Unadkat (captain), Harvik Desai (wicketkeeper), Jay Gohil, Prerak Mankad, Vishvarajsinh Jadeja, Sammar Gajjar, Ruchit Ahir, Chetan Sakariya, Parth Bhut, Harvansh Singh Pangalia (wicketkeeper), Siddhant Rana, Krains Fuletra, Yuvraj Chudasama, Luckyraj Vaghela, Devang Karamta and Ankur Panwar. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Complaint filed against Minister Priyank Kharge for linking RSS to 44,250 cartridge seizure case
A complaint was filed against Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge for allegedly spreading misinformation on social media. The complaint specifically accuses him of linking the RSS to a recent ammunition seizure in Bihar and Haryana. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya condemned the minister for peddling what he termed as fake news. Former Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao also criticized Kharge's actions, urging him to uphold the dignity of his office.
Votes cast vs counted: 2024 EC records don
New Delhi:The number of votes polled did not match the number counted on electronic voting machines (EVM) in 32 constituencies across Maharashtra, Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir in the 2024 elections, according to internal Election Commission of India (ECI) records. In another 19 seats, officials entered 0 or nil in the column meant to record 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 .
Outlet Manager Shot Dead in Road Rage Incident in Sonipat, Haryana
A road rage incident in Sonipat, Haryana, resulted in the fatal shooting of an outlet manager, escalating local tensions. Outlet Manager Shot Dead in Road Rage Incident in Sonipat, Haryana
Priyank Kharge faces complaint over RSS remarks on ammunition seizure
Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has landed in a controversy after a social activist lodged a complaint against him at Banashankari police station, accusing him of spreading misleading information linking the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to the seizure of 44,250 live cartridges in Bihar and Haryana. The complaint, submitted on Tuesday, alleged that Kharge used 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 .
Police Complaint Filed Against Priyank Kharge Over AI Image Post On RSS And Ammunition Haul
Police complaint against Priyank Kharge said the Congress leader knowingly spread false misinformation by linking the RSS to the seizure of over 44,000 live cartridges in Bihar and Haryana
Jammu Kashmir Announces 15-Member Squad For U-23 Women
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has announced a 15-member squad for the U-23 Womens T20 Tournament 2026-27, scheduled to be held in Haryana from November 14 to 21. According to an official JKCA order dated November 9, Rudrakshi Chib has been appointed captain of the team, while Mehak Rukwal will serve as []
Poll Body Rejects Rigging Claims In 2024 Haryana, Maharashtra Elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) sources have firmly rejected allegations of vote mismatches and possible rigging in the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections.
1,050 govt schools in Haryana have just 1 teacher
After Delhi blast, IB now sends terror alerts straight to Haryana Police
No bodycam, no vehicle checks: Haryana Police tighten anti-corruption rules
Complaint filed against Priyank Kharge for linking RSS to cartridge seizure
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 10 (IANS) A police complaint has been filed against Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge at the Banashankari Police Station in Bengaluru on Tuesday, alleging that he circulated false and misleading information on social media platform X linking the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to the seizure of live cartridges in Bihar and Haryana. The complainant has urged the police to register an FIR against Kharge under Sections 192, 196 and 353 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, alleging that his statements could promote enmity between groups and cause public mischief. According to the complaint, Kharge allegedly attempted to associate the RSS with the seizure of approximately 44,250 live cartridges in Bihar and Haryana through his posts and statements. The complainant alleged that the remarks and insinuations created an impression that the organisation was connected with the alleged criminal activity. The complaint further alleged that the Home Minister circulated unverified information with the potential to create hostility, spread misinformation and disturb peace and communal harmony in society. It stated that if the information was knowingly circulated despite its alleged falsity, the matter warranted a criminal investigation, particularly considering the potential impact of such statements on public harmony. The complainant argued that Kharge's position as the Home Minister, responsible for monitoring law and order in the state, should not shield him from a criminal investigation. Statements made by a Home Minister carry significant authority and influence over the general public. Circulating false information from such a position can create unnecessary suspicion, hostility, damage the reputation of organisations and disturb social harmony, the complaint stated. The complainant urged the Banashankari police to act independently and in accordance with the provisions of the BNS and principles laid down by the Supreme Court. The complaint also stressed that no individual was above the law and that the same legal standards applicable to an ordinary citizen should apply to a person holding constitutional office. Seeking a fair and independent investigation, the complainant urged the police to register an FIR if the information and accompanying evidence disclosed cognisable offences under the applicable provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. There was no immediate information available on whether the police had registered an FIR or initiated further action on the complaint.
EC refutes poll rigging claims citing official 2024 Haryana, Maharashtra data
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) sources have firmly rejected allegations of vote mismatches and possible rigging in the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections, describing claims of large gaps between votes cast and votes counted as based on a basic misreading of official records. Referring to assertions that in seats such as Badkhal, the number of votes polled far exceeded those counted on electronic voting machines (EVMs), ECI sources pointed to the commission's Assembly constituency (AC)-wise voters information for the 2024 Haryana poll. Accordingly, in Badkhal (AC 87), the records list 3,32,253 total electors. Of these, 1,60,553 electors voted, delivering a poll percentage of 48.32. After postal rejections (26), EVM rejected votes (543) and NOTA (1,509), exactly 1,58,475 valid votes were recorded. The figures align completely; the widely circulated 3.32 lakh votes polled figure is simply the total number of voters on the electoral rolls, not the number who voted. In Ellenabad (AC 46), 1,95,868 electors were registered and 1,58,707 voted (poll percentage 81.03). After accounting for 253 rejected postal votes and 545 NOTA votes, 1,57,909 valid votes were declared. In Gurgaon (AC 77), an urban seat with lower turnout, 4,43,593 electors were on the rolls and 2,30,147 voted (51.88 per cent). Valid votes stood at 2,29,029 after standard deductions. In Badshahpur (AC 76), 5,21,969 electors yielded 2,83,131 votes polled (54.24 per cent) and 2,80,482 valid votes. In Kalka (AC 1), 2,02,394 electors produced 1,45,961 votes (72.12 per cent) and 1,45,220 valid votes. The biggest such discrepancy is in Maharashtra's Mumbai North Parliamentary constituency, reports said. According to the ECI's internal records, reports alleged, total votes polled were 18.11 lakh in the constituency, but according to the result declared by the Commission, 10.33 lakh votes were cast in the constituency. This means, a whopping 7.78 lakh votes, 42.8 per cent of the votes polled, were not counted on the EVMs. While ECI sources clarified that claims of a massive mismatch in Mumbai North, stemmed from a basic error. The constituency had 18.12 lakh registered electors on the rolls. Of these, 10.33 lakh actually voted, recording a turnout of about 57 per cent. Valid votes matched the polled figures after routine deductions for NOTA and rejections. The widely cited 18.11 lakh votes polled figure was simply the total number of electors, not the votes cast. No discrepancy exists between votes polled and votes counted. Statewide, Haryana recorded 2,04,63,841 total electors and 1,39,13,879 electors who voted, for an overall turnout of 67.99 per cent. Valid votes totalled 1,38,37,980 after all rejections and NOTA. These numbers are drawn directly from the authenticated returns filed by Returning Officers. ECI sources pointed out that minor differences between electors who voted and final valid votes are routine and legally accounted forvoters who enter the booth but do not vote, invalidated postal ballots, or test votes. Large unexplained gaps of the kind alleged would have triggered statutory investigation under the Conduct of Election Rules. No such gaps exist in the Haryana data. The commission sources reiterated that primary records, including Form 17C, remain the sole authoritative source. Secondary analyses that confuse total electors with actual votes polled create artificial discrepancies. Constituency-level data continues to be available through official ECI channels for verification. Claims of systemic rigging or uncounted votes running into lakhs in the 2024 Haryana polls stand refuted by the commission's own audited figures.
NASA Images Reveal Thick Post-Diwali Smog Over North India as Delhi AQI Hits 376
Amid this situation, NASA has released satellite images showing a thick layer of haze over the northern parts of India. The affected areas include Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and some other nearby regions.
Haryana Chief Minister Urges Grand Preparations for Kapal Mochan Fair
Haryanas CM calls for enhanced facilities and spiritual ambiance at the upcoming Kapal Mochan Fair in Bilaspur, set for November 20-24. Haryana Chief Minister Urges Grand Preparations for Kapal Mochan Fair
Red Fort blast: Al-Falah University now functioning under Haryana govt; tight security on campus
After the November 2025 Red Fort blast, Al-Falah University came under government control due to serious investigations. All 200 MBBS seats were filled this admission cycle under a transparent process overseen by authorities. A strict verification process for faculty and students has been implemented to ensure security on campus. Investigations into prior faculty members and staff were conducted due to alleged terrorist affiliations.
Indias rice procurement down by 19 lakh tonne in October due to poor arrivals
Buying drops significantly in Haryana and Tamil Nadu, but Punjabs purchase is nearly at par
Haryana: Jhajjar residents fulfil their dreams of owning a house under PMAY
Digital Desk | Jhajjar, Nov 10 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) has been instrumental in supporting the poor and downtrodden families by providing them with their public welfare benefits and helping them attain basic standards of living. In Haryanas Jhajjar district, many residents who benefitted from the public welfare scheme shared their travails of living in a mud or makeshift house and experiences of moving into a permanent house of their own. They thanked the government for helping them realise the dream of owning a house. Suresh Kumar, a resident of Ward No. 15 in Jhajjar city, received financial assistance of Rs 2.5 lakh under the scheme, which enabled the completion of his house. Similarly, Sunil Kumar and his wife, Suman Lataalso residents of the same ward received support under the scheme to build a permanent home. Suresh Kumar, speaking to IANS, said that due to weak financial condition, it was difficult for him to build his house, but assistance of Rs 2.5 lakh under the PMAY made it possible. Hoping that every poor and needy person in the country should benefit from this scheme, he expressed his gratitude to the Modi government. I received assistance of Rs 2.5 lakh from the PMAY. I truly wish for every resident of India to benefit from this scheme. Every poor person should learn about this initiative and take advantage of it, he said. Sunil Kumar and his wife, Suman Lata, also echoed similar sentiments and thanked the Centre for extending financial assistance to those who dream of building a better life. Suman Lata said, Our house was built through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and we are very happy. I hope such facilities continue to be provided for the benefit of the poor. Sunil Kumar said, Our house was built under the PMAY. We were not in a position to build a house on our own, but it became possible through this scheme. We hope that the Prime Minister continues to introduce such new schemes, so that the poor can also benefit from them. Notably, the PMAY Yojana, launched in April 2016, has steadily evolved into one of the largest social welfare initiatives in the country. It has provided support to families in rural as well as urban spaces to move from dilapidated homes to pucca houses and also avail the basic amenities of tap water, toilets and electricity.
Punjab Police dismantles two arms supply networks; six held, 14 pistols seized
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 10 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has dismantled two separate illegal arms supply networks in the state with the arrest of six people and recovered 14 sophisticated pistols from their possession, said Punjab Director General of Police (DGP), Gaurav Yadav, here on Tuesday. Those arrested have been identified as Bobby Singh and Ravinder Singh, alias Manna, both residents of Talwandi Shoba Singh village in Tarn Taran; Gurpreet Singh, alias Preet, Kamal, and Ajay Singh, alias Kaka, all residents of Amritsar; and Swaran Singh, a resident of Panchkula in Haryana. The recovered pistols include one .30 bore TISAS Zigana, one .30 bore Zigana Eagle, one .30 bore (made in China), two 9mm pistols, seven .30 bore pistols, and two .32 bore pistols. DGP Yadav said preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were allegedly in contact with foreign-based handlers through social media platforms, who facilitated the supply of illegal weapons through drone-based consignments. The accused allegedly collected these consignments and further supplied the weapons to individuals involved in criminal activities, he said. The DGP said further investigation is underway to identify other associates to dismantle the wider illegal arms supply networks. Sharing operational details, Commissioner of Police (Amritsar), Harmanbir Singh Gill, said that in the first operation police teams acting on inputs arrested five accused, Bobby Singh, Ravinder, Gurpreet, Kamal, and Ajay, and recovered six illegal pistols from their possession. He said in the second operation, police acted on specific information and apprehended Swaran Singh, recovering eight illegal pistols from his possession. In this regard, two separate cases, First Information Report (FIR) No. 272 dated November 2 under Sections 25 (6,7 and 8) of the Arms Act at Police Station Chheharta and FIR No. 207 dated November 8 under Sections 25 (6,7 and 8) of the Arms Act at Police Station Civil Lines were registered.
BJP slams Punjab govt on crop residue management
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 10 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party Punjab President Kewal Singh Dhillon on Tuesday mounted a counter-offensive against the Bhagwant Mann government over its failure to manage crop residue, asserting that the Aam Aadmi Party cannot escape its four-and-a-half-year record in the state by staging press conferences to blame Delhi. Dhillon stated that on November 4, 2022, party national convener Arvind Kejriwal publicly accepted responsibility for farm fires alongside Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, seeking one year to resolve the crisis. Over four years into its tenure, the Mann administration has failed to provide accessible alternatives, leaving farmers stranded. Posing five direct questions to the AAP dispensation, Dhillon asked: Where is the bio-decomposer? What happened to the Pusa bio-decomposer heavily promoted by AAP? How many acres were sprayed, what was the state-level expenditure, and what measurable results were achieved? The Central government released Rs 2,056.50 crore to Punjab under the Crop Residue Management (CRM) Scheme up to 2025-26. Where has every single rupee been spent, and how much has actually reached farmers? The state BJP chief asked. Where are the 94,456 CRM machines? The Agriculture Department claims 94,456 CRM machines were deployed. How many are operational, how many Custom Hiring Centres are functional, and how many marginal farmers can actually access them during the sowing window? Why no direct cash incentive? While Haryana provides Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,200 per acre to its farmers, why did the Punjab government fail to independently fund its promised Rs 2,500 per acre cash assistance? Why slap first information reports (FIRs) and red entries on farmers? Why is the Mann government booking small farmers under police sections and making punitive red entries in revenue records to conceal its own administrative paralysis? Dhillon demanded an immediate, independent audit of CRM machinery funds, an immediate rollback of punitive red entries against farmers, and practical per-acre financial support.
Health Department Faridabad (HSACS) has released Notification No. 5/2026 (DACO) for 3 vacancies, including Care Coordinator (Plhiv) (ART) and Counsellor (ICTC) posts. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications till 20 November 2026. Further details are available at nhmharyana.gov.in.
Vote Count Mismatches Found In 51 Seats In 2024 Polls: Report
Reporters' Collective Examines ECI Records From Maharashtra, Haryana And J-K, Flags Discrepancies In 32 Contests
Karnataka Minister Questions RSS After Seizure of 44,250 Cartridges in Bihar and Haryana
Karnatakas Priyank Kharge demands accountability from RSS after a massive arms seizure raises serious security concerns. Karnataka Minister Questions RSS After Seizure of 44,250 Cartridges in Bihar and Haryana
Priyank Kharge questions Mohan Bhagwat over RSS
Priyank Kharge questions Mohan Bhagwat over RSS links in interstate ammunition smuggling racket Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday questioned RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over the alleged involvement of individuals associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in an interstate ammunition-smuggling racket following the seizure of 44,250 live cartridges in Bihar and Haryana. He [] The post Priyank Kharge questions Mohan Bhagwat over RSS links in interstate ammunition smuggling racket appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
SC sounds alarm over rising vehicular pollution in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court has mandated urgent action from Delhi and three neighbouring states (Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana) to tackle the sharp increase in vehicular emissions contributing to air pollution in the National Capital Region. The court has sought detailed responses on measures to prevent over-age vehicles, enforce emission standards, and improve inter-state coordination, highlighting the critical need for intervention despite a decline in stubble burning.
SC asks Delhi, three states to spell out steps to curb vehicular emissions
The apex court has directed Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan to submit action plans to curb vehicular pollution in Delhi-NCR. It sought details on over-age vehicles, PUC enforcement, inspections and interstate coordination, asking authorities to provide time-bound measures in two weeks
SC Seeks Action To Curb Vehicular Pollution In Delhi-NCR: Report
Supreme Court Seeks Responses From Delhi, UP, Haryana And Rajasthan On Measures To Curb Pollution
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], November 10: Gurugram-based Challanwala, an online platform for settling traffic challans, saw a sharp rise in use during its Diwali festive offer. Users checked and added 9,32,120 new challans to the platform. Between 6 and 8 November 2026, motorists paid Rs. 40.48 lakh in fines, clearing 3,250 challans across 2,440 transactions.
Delhi pollution: Rise in vehicular emissions warrant urgent action, says SC
The sharp increase in vehicular emissions warrant urgent intervention, the Supreme Court has said while directing the governments of Delhi and three neighbouring states to apprise it about the steps taken to prevent the entry and operation of over-age vehicles within the National Capital Region. The apex court directed the governments of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the Delhi Police to file detailed responses indicating any further short-term and long-term measures proposed or contemplated to mitigate vehicular emissions and reduce their contribution to the deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR. It also directed them to file responses on measures presently in place to identify, monitor and regulate vehicles that do not conform to the prescribed emission standards, including the enforcement of Pollution Under Control (PUC) certification requirements. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V
Govt wants to cover up unbearable suffering: Akhilesh Yadav on Delhi pollution data row
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 10 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav took aim at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Delhi government over the issue of pollution, accusing it of concealing the truth regarding air quality statistics. This came as North India continues to grapple with the alarming pollution levels. In a post on X, Yadav said, The corrupt BJP government sitting in Delhi wants to cover up the unbearable suffering caused by pollution with a blanket of false statistics. Ask those innocent children, the sick and the elderly who are fighting for their lives with every breath what the truth about pollution levels really is. The BJP was a liar, is a liar and will remain a liar, he added. It is worth noting that the pollution levels in Delhi-NCR continued to remain in the 'very poor' category, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 304 around 8.10 a.m., according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The reading marked a decline from Monday's peak level, recorded a day after Diwali celebrations. However, several monitoring stations across the national capital continued to report high pollution levels. Delhi-NCR is unlikely to receive any immediate respite from pollution, as weather conditions are expected to remain largely unfavourable for the dispersion of pollutants. Meanwhile, Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) remain in force following the Commission for Air Quality Management's (CAQM) decision. Authorities have been directed to intensify pollution-control measures, strengthen enforcement and ensure compliance to prevent further deterioration. The restrictions cover Delhi and the adjoining districts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The emergency framework is implemented based on forecasts from the IMD and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), enabling preventive action before pollution levels reach the 'severe' category. GRAP is a four-stage emergency mechanism coordinated by the CAQM, CPCB and state governments, with restrictions becoming progressively stricter as air quality worsens.
Anshul Kamboj credits Haryana experience for success on New Zealand pitches
It might be his first time playing in New Zealand but Indian pacer Anshul Kamboj feels quite at ease with the country's cold weather and seamer-friendly pitches that remind him of the peak winter season at his base in Haryana. Having played in Haryana's Lahli during winter months since the age of 13, Kamboj said it has been enjoyable to bowl on bouncy tracks at Auckland's Eden Park and Wellington's Hnry Stadium in the first two ODIs. Coming in as one change, Kamboj troubled the Black Caps batters with his accurate line and hard lengths. His figures of 2/22 and 2/25 in the first two games were impressive. I started playing when I was 13 years old. I play for Haryana. So it's like similar kind of, what can I say, weather and wickets as well in Haryana, Kamboj told the host broadcasters. Kamboj said accuracy is non-negotiable even on friendly tracks. It's about accuracy and the perfect line and length, according to the wicket and the situation. It's working for me right now, so I'
Anshul Kamboj explains why NZ feels like Haryana: 'Similar weather and wickets'
Anshul Kamboj is experiencing his first tour in New Zealand and finding the conditions familiar. He has made a strong impact in his ODI performances, returning excellent bowling figures. Kamboj credits his success to accuracy and adapting to the pitch conditions. His time with Chennai Super Kings helped him develop further as a cricketer.
