From Fugitive To Mogul: How A Haryana Gangster Restarted Life In Cambodia
Mainpal was serving a life sentence for murder at Hisar Central Jail when he was granted a six-week parole on July 17, 2018.
OSGU Highlights Growing Career Opportunities in Allied Healthcare Education
Hisar (Haryana) [India], September 28: The healthcare sector is witnessing rapid transformation with the increasing use of technology in diagnosis, treatment, emergency care, cardiac services, renal care and patient management. Alongside doctors and nurses, trained allied healthcare professionals are playing an increasingly important role in hospitals, diagnostic centres, laboratories, trauma facilities and specialised healthcare institutions.
Six Workers Killed As Under-Construction Building Collapses In Ambala
PANCHKULA, Sept 28: Six workers were killed after a three-storey under-construction building partially collapsed in Haryanas Ambala district, with rescue teams continuing a search through the debris, officials said on Monday. The building collapsed at Dhulkot village near Ambala City around 3 pm on Sunday while workers were casting a concrete roof slab on the [] The post Six Workers Killed As Under-Construction Building Collapses In Ambala appeared first on Northlines .
Quality Assurance Authority Deploys Comprehensive Inspection Framework Across Haryana's Public Works
Govt hospitals face shortage of 498 doctors, rural Haryana worst hit
Haryana DGP admits lapses in Delhi executive's death case, says police SOP may be amended
Haryana NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026 - Check Registration Dates,
Haryana NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026 registration and choice filling are open from September 28 to October 10. Check important dates, registration steps, seat allotment and joining deadline.
3-Year-Old Girl Falls Into Open Borewell in Haryana's Faridabad, Rescue Underway
Distressed by the incident, the mother of the toddler recounted the harrowing moments leading up to the accident.
Deputy CM joins Devi Lal tribute event
NUH:- Sep, 27: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Sunday attended the Samman Diwas programme at Nuh, Mewat, Haryana, organised to commemorate the 113th birth anniversary of Jannayak Chaudhary Devi Lal Ji, former Deputy Prime Minister of India. On the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister, along with Abhay Singh Chautala, paid floral tributes and homage to Chaudhary Devi Lal Ji, recalling his lifelong association with the farmers, workers and the common people. Speaking on the occasion, Surinder Choudhary said that Chaudhary Devi Lal Ji occupies a significant place in the public life of the country for his long-standing commitment to the welfare of farmers and weaker sections of society. He said that his life and public service continue to be remembered for his connect with the ordinary people and his dedication to their concerns. The Deputy Chief Minister said that occasions such as Samman Diwas provide an opportunity to remember the contributions of public figures who devoted their lives to public service and to reflect on the values of social responsibility, dignity and service to the people. Surinder Choudhary also expressed his respect for the enduring legacy of Jannayak Chaudhary Devi Lal Ji and conveyed greetings to the people gathered at the Samman Diwas programme. The programme was attended by Abhay Singh Chautala and other leaders, public representatives and participants from different parts of the country.
Army Soldier Missing in Haryana for Over a Year
L/Nk Anil had enrolled in the Army on September 21, 2015, at the AOC Centre, Secunderabad.
Chautala positions INLD as the only credible opposition to the BJP in Haryana, targets JJP and Hooda
As paddy harvest begins, Haryana targets 148 hotspot villages
Probe into fake BP drug in Haryana reaches manufacturing network, two more held
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Abhay: INLD will oust BJP, keep Congress at bay in Haryana
Minor boy molested at Satlok Ashram in Haryana; accused held
Police swing into action on a complaint from Child Welfare Committee chairperson
Building collapse in Haryana's Ambala claims 2 lives; 15-20 still feared trapped
Building collapse in Haryana's Ambala claims 2 lives; 15-20 still feared trapped
11-year-old boy 'molested' at Satlok Ashram in Haryana; sevadar arrested
Gujarat-Varanasi Seva Sankalp Yatra Enters Haryana: CM Nayab Saini Leads Grand Welcome
How Haryanas village health centres are screening heart patients and helping save lives
A tele-ECG project implemented by the government in partnership with a startup has made ECGs available at primary and community health centres across Haryana. Patients can now get an ECG done, take emergency medication where required, and then be referred to tertiary care centres for procedures
Consumers brace for 3-day bank strike; certain banks open on Sunday
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of Baroda (BoB), Punjab National Bank (PNB) and several other public sector banks are open on Sunday (September 27), giving customers an opportunity to complete their banking work before a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to September 30. The special Sunday opening applies to public sector banks (PSBs) and regional rural banks (RRBs), following a direction aimed at ensuring the availability of regular banking services ahead of the proposed strike. Customers who need to visit a branch for important banking work can therefore use the additional working day, subject to the operational arrangements and staffing at individual branches. The decision to open PSBs and RRBs on Sunday was taken following a meeting held on September 21 between officials from the Finance Ministry, public sector banks, regional rural banks, the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) and NABARD. The move assumes significance as September 26 and 27 fall on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. With the proposed bank strike scheduled immediately after the weekend, customers could otherwise have faced several consecutive days with limited access to physical branch services. The Sunday opening has consequently been planned to provide an additional opportunity to complete important banking transactions before the strike. Among the public sector banks operating today are State Bank of India, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank, Bank of India, Indian Bank, Union Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, UCO Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank and Punjab & Sind Bank. The arrangement also covers 28 regional rural banks across the country. These include Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank, Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank, Assam Gramin Bank, Bihar Gramin Bank, Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank, Gujarat Gramin Bank, Haryana Gramin Bank, Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank, Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank, Jharkhand Gramin Bank, Karnataka Grameena Bank, Kerala Grameena Bank, Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank, Maharashtra Gramin Bank, Manipur Rural Bank, Meghalaya Rural Bank, Mizoram Rural Bank, Nagaland Rural Bank, Odisha Grameen Bank, Puducherry Grama Bank, Punjab Gramin Bank, Rajasthan Gramin Bank, Tamil Nadu Grama Bank, Telangana Grameena Bank, Tripura Gramin Bank, Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank, Uttarakhand Gramin Bank and West Bengal Gramin Bank. However, the Sunday opening arrangement does not automatically extend to private sector banks. The special Sunday banking arrangement comes ahead of the proposed three-day nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) and other bank unions from September 28 to September 30.
Haryana Chief Minister Flags Off Namo Marathon in Faridabad with Shikhar Dhawan
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NCB secures jail terms for nine drug traffickers over seizure of 441 kg ganja
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 26 (IANS) A Special Court (NDPS) sentenced nine drug traffickers to varying rigorous imprisonment sentences ranging from 20 years to 10 years in the 2021 seizure of 441 kg ganja in Uttar Pradeshs Firozabad, an NCB official said on Saturday. The Additional District and Sessions Judge, Firozabad, endorsed the findings of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Lucknow, and sentenced the convicts on Friday, the official said in a statement. The convicts are: Yashpal Singh, R/o Lodha, Aligarh, UP 20 years RI and Rs 2 lakh fine; Vivek, R/o Tilauthi, Hathras, UP 15 years RI and Rs 2 lakh fine; Shishupal, R/o ADA Colony, Aligarh, UP 15 years RI and Rs 2 lakh fine; Neeraj Saini, R/o Ballabhgarh, Haryana 10 years RI and Rs 1 lakh fine; Vipin Pandit alias Vipin Sharma, R/o Vidhehpur, Mathura, UP 10 years RI and Rs 1 lakh fine; Niraj Gupta, R/o Ayodhyapuri, Aligarh, UP 10 years RI and Rs 1 lakh fine; Neeraj Kumar alias Bittu, R/o Surendra Nagar, Aligarh, UP 10 years RI and Rs 1 lakh fine; Rinku Sharma, R/o Pawan Vihar, Agra, UP 10 years RI and Rs 1 lakh fine and Pankaj Sharma, R/o Tilauthi, Hathras, UP 10 years RI and Rs 1 lakh fine. The NCB said in a statement that on November 4, 2021, Shikohabad Police Station, Firozabad, seized 441 kg of ganja from a truck bearing registration No. HR 38 X 9682. Rinku Sharma (co-driver) and Pankaj Sharma (driver) were arrested on the spot from the conscious possession of the contraband. The contraband was concealed in a specially created cavity in the drivers cabin of the truck. The seized contraband originated from Gajapati, Odisha and was destined for Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, the NCB said. Later, the case was taken over by the NCB for further investigation. During the investigation, seven additional accused persons Vipin Pandit alias Vipin Sharma, Niraj Gupta, Yashpal Singh, Neeraj Saini (who had taken the truck on lease), Vivek, Shishupal and Neeraj Kumar alias Bittu were arrested. In this case, as part of the financial investigation, assets/properties worth Rs 32.12 lakh belonging to convicts were traced and frozen by the competent authority in 2024, while proceedings under the PITNDPS Act were also initiated against them, with orders passed against them in 2022 and 2023. The process for auction of the seized truck is underway, the NCB said.
Rajasthan: Three, including two medical students, killed in Udaipur crash
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 26 (IANS) Three people, including two MBBS students, were killed and two others critically injured after a speeding car collided head-on with a trailer on the Debari-Amberi National Highway in Udaipur on Saturday afternoon. The accident occurred around 3:30 p.m. near the Ramdevji Temple in the Pratapnagar police station area. Police said a Honda City travelling from Debari towards Amberi first hit a road divider after the driver apparently lost control. The car then crossed into the opposite lane and collided with an oncoming trailer. The impact left the vehicle mangled, trapping its occupants inside. Additional Superintendent of Police Umesh Ojha confirmed that all four occupants were MBBS students at Pacific Medical College in Umarda, Udaipur. The deceased were identified as Uday Bansal, a resident of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, and Ruchika Parihar, 25, from Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. Police said a third person also died in the crash. The injured include Shashank Singh, son of Lakshminarayan and a resident of Haryana, who sustained serious injuries and was admitted to a private hospital. Another female student travelling in the car was also critically injured. Police said efforts were underway to confirm the identity of the third deceased person and the injured woman. Residents and police worked together to extricate the victims from the wreckage. The bodies of the deceased were taken to the mortuary, while the two critically injured were rushed to hospital. Their condition was reported to be serious. The accident caused significant traffic disruption on the highway, with vehicles queuing on both sides. Police deployed a crane to remove the wrecked car and trailer from the road, restoring traffic flow after clearing the scene. Preliminary investigation suggests the car lost control, struck the divider, and entered the opposite lane before colliding with the trailer. Police have launched a probe into the incident.
74 cadets join CAA IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program in its largest-ever induction
New batch begins structured cadet pilot training across CAAs flying training bases in Madhya Pradesh Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 26: Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA) has inducted 74 cadets into the
BJP to hold first meeting of newly appointed state in-charges, co-in-charges on Sep 29
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold the first meeting of its newly appointed state in-charges and co-in-charges at the party's national headquarters in New Delhi on September 29, a party statement said on Saturday. The meeting, to be chaired by BJP National President Nitin Nabin, will bring together the party's newly appointed in-charges and co-in-charges for all 28 states and eight Union Territories. According to party sources, the deliberations will focus on strengthening and expanding the organisation, preparations for upcoming Assembly elections, and a review of the performance and functioning of BJP governments in states where the party is in power. The meeting assumes significance as it will mark the first collective interaction of the newly appointed state in-charges and co-in-charges following the organisational reshuffle announced earlier this week. The BJP leadership is also expected to discuss key organisational priorities, coordination between the central and state units, and preparations for upcoming electoral campaigns and organisational programmes. The gathering will provide the newly appointed functionaries an opportunity to receive guidance from the central leadership and present their strategies for strengthening the party's presence in their respective states and Union Territories. On September 23, the BJP announced the appointment of in-charges and co-in-charges for all states and Union Territories. As part of the reshuffle, national general secretary Smriti Irani was assigned charge of Haryana and Chhattisgarh, while party vice-president Ram Madhav was entrusted with responsibility for Tamil Nadu. The party also elevated senior leader Anil Baluni as coordinator of its communication department, which oversees the national media cell and social media unit. Ashish Usha Agrawal, recently appointed co-convenor of the BJP's national media department, has been elevated as its convenor, a position previously held by Baluni. The appointments were announced by BJP President Nitin Nabin. According to a party notification, senior BJP leader Vinay Sahasrabuddhe has been appointed as Delhi in-charge, while Jamyang Tsering Namgyal and Darshana Jardosh will serve as co-in-charges for the national capital.
J Infratech files IPO papers; eyes Rs 600 cr via fresh issue
J Infratech Ltd has submitted preliminary papers for an initial public offering valued at Rs 600 crore. The IPO includes a fresh issue and an offer for sale by its promoters. The Haryana-based firm, established in 2005, focuses on infrastructure projects such as roads and bridges. Proceeds from the IPO will support working capital and repay borrowings, among other corporate purposes.
J Infratech files draft IPO papers for 600 crore fresh issue, 1 crore OFS
J Infratech Ltd, an integrated infrastructure engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm, has filed preliminary papers with the market regulator Sebi for an initial public offering (IPO) comprising a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 600 crore. Apart from the fresh issue, the company's proposed IPO comprises an offer for sale (OFS) of 1 crore equity shares by promoters, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Friday. The Haryana-based company may also consider a pre-IPO placement of up to Rs 120 crore. In case the placement is completed, the size of the fresh issue will be reduced accordingly. The proceeds from the IPO will primarily be utilised to meet working capital requirements, repay or pre-pay certain borrowings and for general corporate purposes. J Infratech is an integrated infrastructure engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company focused on roads, highways and bridges, with experience in executing large-scale road development proje
In Haryana, villages are fighting back against drugs
The drug menace has spread from the borders of Haryana to the States agricultural and semi-urban heartland, forcing khaps, gram panchayats, and community groups to step in where police action alone has failed to contain it. Communities are resorting to night patrols, fines, and direct action against peddlers.Ashok Kumarreports on the efforts of the people and the widening gap in de-addiction and rehabilitation facilities
In Haryana, villages are fighting back against drugs
The drug menace has spread from the borders of Haryana to the States agricultural and semi-urban heartland, forcing khaps, gram panchayats, and community groups to step in where police action alone has failed to contain it. Communities are resorting to night patrols, fines, and direct action against peddlers.Ashok Kumarreports on the efforts of the people and the widening gap in de-addiction and rehabilitation facilities
Kishanganj police arrest one after video of assault on woman circulates on social media
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 26 (IANS) Kishanganj police have arrested one person and launched a search for others after a video allegedly showing a young woman being assaulted and verbally abused near Tulsia Halt railway station in the Dighalbank police station area was sent to Superintendent of Police (SP) Santosh Kumar. According to police, the video was received on the SP's WhatsApp at around 12:30 a.m. on September 25. The SP immediately directed the technical team to examine the footage. The preliminary investigation indicated that the incident had taken place near Tulsia Halt railway station, police said. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was subsequently constituted under the leadership of Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO)-02, and raids were launched at suspected locations to identify and apprehend those allegedly involved. Police said the video appears to be approximately four to five months old. The footage allegedly shows several youths taking a young woman into a house, followed by an altercation in which she was allegedly subjected to verbal abuse and physical assault. After receiving the video, the SP directed a police team to inspect the suspected location and ordered immediate action. Based on the technical examination of the footage and other Intelligence inputs, police initially identified several suspects. They were identified as Afsar alias Hati, son of Tajmul and a resident of Mustafaganj; Zuber Khan, son of Md Basir and a resident of Shripur; Mizan alias Salman, son of Jahagir and a resident of Dahibhanga; Kamil, son of Ashauddin and a resident of Muharar Toli; and Shahnaz, son of Sabir and a resident of Janirpasti Dahibhanga. Police said preliminary verification indicated that some of the identified suspects are currently living outside Bihar. Afsar alias Hati is reportedly residing in Gujarat, Zuber Khan in Haryana, Mizan alias Salman in Karnataka and Kamil in Punjab. Efforts are underway to verify the whereabouts of the remaining suspects. Police said the woman has been identified and her statement has been recorded during the investigation. According to her statement, she had gone to the railway station to meet a friend when she was allegedly noticed by some youths from nearby villages. The youths allegedly made objectionable remarks and assaulted her. Police said a village-level panchayat meeting was subsequently held in the presence of the village Mukhiya in an attempt to resolve the dispute. Based on the woman's complaint and statement, an FIR has been registered, and further investigation is underway. Police are also examining the roles of other individuals who may have been involved. Acting on the evidence gathered during the investigation, Kishanganj police arrested one of the named accused, identified as Shahzad, aged around 21, a resident of Shabbir Tola, Jagir Dahibhat, under Dighalbank police station. Shahzad was arrested in Dighalbank and is currently being interrogated, police said. Meanwhile, raids are continuing at suspected hideouts to apprehend the other accused. Investigators are using technical evidence as well as human Intelligence to trace those allegedly involved in the incident. SP Santosh Kumar said that all individuals found to be involved would face legal action in accordance with the law after their roles are established during the investigation.
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Delhi-NCR wakes up to pleasant weather as rain, thunderstorms likely over next three days
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Delhi-NCR woke up to pleasant weather and cool winds on Saturday, with light to moderate rainfall expected over the next two to three days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Saturday, warning of thunderstorms and gusty winds of up to 30 kmph. The expected rainfall is likely to provide some relief from the recent heat as the national Capital moves into the post-monsoon period. Rainfall is expected on Saturday, Sunday and Monday as a depression over Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh moves towards Uttar Pradesh and interacts with a weak western disturbance. While heavier rainfall is expected in parts of Uttarakhand and north-western Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana and north Rajasthan are likely to receive lighter showers. Similar weather conditions are expected to prevail on Sunday, while there is also a possibility of light rain on Monday. The change in weather is attributed to a cyclonic circulation in the lower atmosphere over north-western Uttar Pradesh and adjoining areas. The southwest monsoon withdrew from Delhi on September 23, two days ahead of its normal withdrawal date, marking the earliest retreat from the national Capital since 2002. Despite the early withdrawal, weather officials said the prevailing weather systems could continue to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms over the next few days. Cloudy skies and moist easterly winds helped keep temperatures lower in Delhi on Friday. The maximum temperature settled at 33 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 24.2 degrees Celsius. For Saturday, the IMD has forecast a maximum temperature of 32-34 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 22-23 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, a weather system over Chhattisgarh and Odisha, along with a fresh spell associated with a trough in the upper atmosphere, is expected to bring heavy rainfall across a wide stretch of the country on Saturday, according to the IMD. At the centre of the weather activity is a depression that formed over south Odisha and adjoining south Chhattisgarh. Uttar Pradesh is likely to witness intense rainfall activity over the next two days, the IMD said on Friday, issuing a red alert for several districts. The weather agency warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall at several places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations. The state government has placed district administrations on alert in view of the forecast till September 27. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, taking note of the forecast of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and the situation arising from flash floods, directed district magistrates of the concerned districts to maintain special vigilance and visit the field to monitor arrangements. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the 'satisfactory' category. The AQI recorded at various monitoring stations was 63 at NSUT Jaffarpur, 65 at Punjabi Bagh, 68 at Shadipur, 85 at Sirifort, 67 at Chandni Chowk, 65 at Commonwealth Sports Complex, 56 at JNU, 72 at Alipur, 63 at R K Puram, 77 at Anand Vihar, 84 at Mundka, 68 at Vivek Vihar, 120 at Rohini, 129 at Wazirpur and 91 at Nehru Nagar.
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India A Women Pull Off Sensational Chase Of 363 Against Australia A, Clinch 50-over Series 2-1
IS Bindra PCA Stadium: In a staggering display of superb batting and tremendous composure, India A women pulled off a mammoth chase of 363 runs to defeat Australia A women by four wickets in the third and final 50-over game of the multi-format series, and clinched a memorable 2-1 series victory at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium in Mohali on Friday. Driven by an explosive, unbeaten 88 off 56 balls from Minnu Mani, laced with 12 fours and three sixes, and all-round heroics from Niki Prasad, who hit a 71-ball 76 and picked a four-wicket haul, India A, playing minus Yastika Bhatia, Priya Punia and Sayali Satghare, overhauled Australia A's formidable total of 362/9 with 10 balls to spare. Despite no live streaming of the game, India A women's remarkable 363-run pursuit currently stands as the second-highest successful run chase in women's 50-over cricket history. The record remains with Bengal, who scripted history during the Senior Women's One-Day Trophy in 2024 by hunting down a monumental 390-run target against Haryana at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. Internationally, New Zealand hold the record after successfully chasing down 347 against South Africa Women at the Basin Reserve in Wellington in April this year. Chasing a mammoth target, India A laid a solid foundation through top-order half-centuries before their middle order launched a relentless counter-attack. Opener Tanisha Singh hit a calculated 60 off 58 deliveries, laced with 11 boundaries, while sharing a 67-run opening stand with Vrinda Dinesh (34). Though Uma Chetry and Tejal Hasabnis fell for two each, it was the partnership between Niki and Anushka Sharma that turned the match decisively in India A's favour. Nikis crisp 76 off 71 balls was decorated with ten boundaries and a six during the middle overs, while Anushkas aggressive 58 off 42 balls was studded with four boundaries and three sixes. When Anushka departed, off-spin bowling all-rounder Minnu Mani produced a masterclass in operational finishing. Batting with a staggering strike rate of 157.14, Minnu smashed an unbeaten 88 off just 56 balls, anchored by clean hitting and aggressive running between the wickets, to seal the historic chase in style. She also shared a decisive 106-run stand with Niki, before stitching a stand of 47 runs with Jintimani Kalita (19 not out) to take India A home in an epic run chase. Earlier in the day, Australia A Women posted a towering 362/9 in their allotted 50 overs by capitalising on good batting conditions. They were driven to the massive total by a blistering century from Charli Knott and a fluent half-century from Courtney Webb. The visitors laid a steady foundation with openers, captain Tahlia Wilson (38) and Rachel Trenaman (29) putting on 75 runs for the first wicket inside the opening 13 overs. However, left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma triggered a quick double-strike in the 13th over to dismiss both openers and briefly check Australia A's momentum. Charli and Courtney then took control of the innings with a colossal 166-run partnership for the third wicket. Knott dominated the Indian bowling attack, smashing a 70-ball 109 featuring 12 boundaries and five towering sixes at a strike rate of 155.71. Webb anchored the other end effortlessly, falling just five runs short of a century with a 92-ball 95, including hitting seven boundaries, before Niki broke the stand. A late flurry from Hayley Silver-Holmes (19 off 8 balls) pushed the visitors past the 360-mark, but India A dragged themselves back as Niki (4-82) and Vaishnavi (4-68) ensured Australia A were kept below 380 after they looked set to post an even bigger total. The series will now conclude with a four-day red-ball game starting on September 29 in Mohali. Charli and Courtney then took control of the innings with a colossal 166-run partnership for the third wicket. Knott dominated the Indian bowling attack, smashing a 70-ball 109 featuring 12 boundaries and five towering sixes at a strike rate of 155.71. Webb anchored the other end effortlessly, falling just five runs short of a century with a 92-ball 95, including hitting seven boundaries, before Niki broke the stand. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Australia A 362/9 in 50 overs (Charli Knott 109, Courtney Webb 95; Vaishnavi Sharma 4-68, Niki Prasad 4-82) lost to India A 364/6 in 48.2 overs (Minnu Mani 88 not out, Niki Prasad 76, Tanisha Singh 60, Anushka Sharma 58; Charli Knott 2-57, Lily Mills 2-81) by four wickets. Article Source: IANS
Health check-up camp organised at BJPs central office under Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) A large-scale free health check-up camp was organised at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)s Central Office in the capital on Friday under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, a nationwide month-long campaign marking 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in public life. At the health camp, many party office staff and their family members underwent comprehensive health check-ups by reputed doctors and medical experts from across the country and received necessary medication and medical advice. The health check-up camp, inspired by PM Modi's vision for public service and Arogya Bharat (Ayushman Bharat initiative), sought to address the health concerns of party functionaries, educate them about the importance of fitness, and motivate them to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Many senior party functionaries, including BJP national Vice-President Lal Singh Arya, party national General Secretary (Organisation) B. L. Santosh, national secretary Swadesh Singh, Delhi and Haryana organisation general secretary Pawan Rana, national office secretary Mahendra Pandey, partys national media coordinator Ashish Usha Agrawal, office superintendent Sarvendra Kumar, along with all party support staff, participated in the health camp. With enthusiastic participation from office employees and their family members, the medical experts offered important advice. They guided them on healthy lifestyle practices, contributing to the realisation of the Prime Ministers resolve of Fit India and Aarogya Bharat. Many office support staff praised the initiative and said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP has brought a spirit of public service and sensitivity, beyond its political role, and this has made every member of the organisation feel valued and taken care of. Notably, the Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan is a month-long campaign organised across the country by the BJP to observe and link PM Modis long years of public life with the spirit of seva. As the Prime Minister formally completes 25 years in office on October 7, 2026 (since becoming Gujarat CM), his role of Pradhan sevak and jan seva (public service) is set to take centre stage, with the party seeking to portray this as governance coupled with public service.
Bihar Congress, RJD protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over SIR issues; police use water canons
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 25 (IANS) The Bihar Congress staged a protest march in Patna on Friday against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and over issues related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. The RJD also staged a demonstration in Patna over the issue. Police used water cannons to stop the protesters as they attempted to proceed towards the State Election Commission office. The protest march was organised from R-Block to the State Election Commission office. A large number of Congress leaders and workers participated in the demonstration, raising slogans against the Election Commission and demanding the resignation of the CEC. Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee president Rajesh Ram said the protest was linked to the questions being raised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding the electoral process and voter lists. The protest against the Election Commission stems from the fact that Rahul Gandhi was consistently exposing them... today it has been proven that governments in Bihar, Haryana, and Maharashtra were formed through vote theft. The Election Commission has not yet responded to Rahul Gandhi, Ram said. These allegations reflect the Congress party's political position and have not been established as facts by the Election Commission or a court. Tension was reported during the demonstration as Congress workers and police personnel came face-to-face. Some protesters climbed the barricades while carrying an effigy of the CEC, leading to a commotion at the site. Police subsequently used water cannons to disperse the protesters. Congress workers and leaders also demanded the removal and arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar during the demonstration. Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav also criticised the Election Commission amid the nationwide Congress protests. They have committed an injustice against 13 crore people in Bengal, Bihar, and Assam. How can they simply be allowed to get away with it? Yadav said. The RJD, a key constituent of the Mahagathbandhan, also staged a demonstration in Patna over the issue. RJD leaders and workers took to the streets and raised questions over the functioning of the Election Commission, particularly in connection with the revision of electoral rolls and the electoral process. The protests in Bihar are part of a broader political campaign by Opposition parties questioning the Election Commission's handling of voter lists and the Special Intensive Revision. The protests come amid a recent report by a national English daily newspaper alleging that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had formally recorded objections at least 14 times over a period of 10 months regarding decisions and procedures of the poll panel. The reported objections covered issues including voter registration and deletion, restoration of names, changes to Form 6, new voters and the management of electoral-roll data. The report said some of the objections concerned decisions that the two commissioners stated had been taken without their knowledge or approval. The objections reportedly included concerns about the centralisation of electoral-roll database controls and aspects of the SIR process. The Election Commission has rejected the suggestion that the reported objections demonstrate a lack of consensus within the three-member poll panel. According to the Commission, all decisions taken by it, including those related to the SIR, had the approval of all three Election Commissioners and were reached unanimously. The Commission said that highlighting individual internal notes without considering the broader body of decisions and approvals presents only one part of its decision-making process. The controversy over the functioning of the Election Commission and the revision of electoral rolls continues, with Opposition parties demanding greater accountability while the poll panel maintains that its decisions have been taken in accordance with its established procedures.
'Winning gold was only in my mind': Suruchi Singh after mixed 10m air pistol triumph
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 25 (IANS) Indian shooter Suruchi Singh reflected on the record-breaking performance to win the Asian Games gold medal with fellow shooter Kamaljeet in the 10m air pistol mixed team event on Friday. Suruchi and Kamaljeet shot an Asian record score of 484.6 to win the second gold medal for India at the ongoing Aichi-Nagoya Games and give India their first pistol medal after the disappointment in the men's and women's 10m air pistol events. I think India needs a lot of gold, not just one and India will win them, she told IANS after winning the yellow metal. Facing a field with the likes of South Korea and Iran in action too, Suruchi said that she had only one thing in her mind and that was to win a gold for India. In my mind, I was thinking of giving my 100%; I was thinking of winning gold for India, she said. Suruchi and Kamaljeet had topped the mixed team qualification event with an Asian record-equalling score in the qualification of 587-29x. They were three points clear of the next best Iran. Speaking on keeping calm going into the final of the event, Suruchi said that her parents helped her reset her mind. After the qualification, they helped me a lot to perform well in this match, she said. Meanwhile, Kamaljeet was also hoping to bag a medal and was elated to win the gold. I was hoping to win a medal. I was not looking to go and just participate. I wanted to win an Asian Games medal, and I knew I had to do well, he told IANS. Kamaljeet comes from a family of farmers from Haryana. He spoke on the financial struggles he faced in his journey. The financial condition of my family was not good. So I had to look for a job. Only shooting would not have given bread to my family. I'm in the Indian Army now. I joined the Army before the Asian Games only, he said.
Haryana Congress holds protest, demands arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Chandigarh, Sep 25 (PTI) Haryana Congress on Friday protested here demanding the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and a review of his decisions, with police using water cannons against the protesters to prevent the gherao of office of the chief electoral officer. The protest was organised under the leadership of former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Haryana Congress chief Rao Narender Singh and partys state affairs in-charge Sanjay Dutt. The party leaders raised Vote Chori slogans during the protest in Sector 17 here. Party MPs from Haryana Deepender Singh Hooda, Jai Prakash, Satpal Brahamchari and Varun Chaudhary, Karamvir
HARTRON Trainer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 12 Posts
Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation (HARTRON) Recruitment 2026 for 12 posts of Trainer. Candidates with B. E. / B. Tech / M. Tech, MCA, MSC Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 20-05-2026, and closes on 29-05-2026. The candidate shall apply online through HARTRON official website hartron.org.in.
Gold For India In Asian Games Shooting
Indian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet secured a gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games in Japan, earning congratulations from Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini for their dominant performance.
Zelio E-Mobility to raise 168 crore via preferential issue for expansion, Haryana plant development
Zelio has board approval and will present the proposal at the Extraordinary General Meeting on October 20
Bhupinder Singh Hooda slams lathicharge on farmers, questions crop procurement in Haryana
Sainik School Kunjpura, Karnal (Haryana), a residential school run under the aegis of Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for various regular and contractual staff posts. Eligible candidates can apply for Teaching and Non-Teaching posts by submitting the prescribed application form before 31 October 2026.
Haryana to use drones to detect farm fires
Haryana will deploy a dedicated parali protection force at district and block levels to prevent paddy stubble burning, intensify late-evening patrolling and use drones for surveillance
Remembering Devi Lal: The Farmer Leader Who Shaped Haryana Politics
Devi Lal, a key figure in Haryana politics and former Deputy Prime Minister, remains a symbol of farmer rights and leadership. Remembering Devi Lal: The Farmer Leader Who Shaped Haryana Politics
Haryana to showcase handicrafts, local products at IITF-2026 in New Delhi
Five Greenfield Cities Modeled After Singapore Planned Near Delhi Under Haryana Panchgram Project
Haryana revives the Panchgram Project to develop five new greenfield cities near Delhi.
Gun to her head, gold earring snatched: Haryana woman fights 3 robbers with children
Tractor-Trolley Carrying Pilgrims Overturns In Haryana's Kurukshetra, 6 Dead
According to pilgrims, the accident occurred when another trolley loaded with timber hit the vehicle, causing it to overturn.
Bomb threat emails trigger school evacuations in Punjab, Haryana
Multiple schools in Punjab and Haryana received bomb-threat emails on Thursday, prompting evacuations and extensive police searches. No suspicious object was found. A Ferozepur school and two Panchkula private schools were checked, while cyber teams began to trace the email sources
Nigerian Held With MDMA In Gurugram
The Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB) has arrested a Nigerian national in Gurugram for possessing 15.04 grams of MDMA (ecstasy). The accused, Udeh Frank, was intercepted near Sai Temple, Sector 53, and a case has been registered under the NDPS Act. This arrest is part of an ongoing crackdown on synthetic drugs by the HSNCB Gurugram Unit.
Gangster Manpal Dhilla, who is serving a life sentence in a Haryana jail, got married in a ceremony held under tight security in Dulina village of Jhajjar district on Thursday. Dhilla was granted a 12-hour...
CEC Gyanesh Kumar must resign; Modi, Shah will be investigated for vote chori, says Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi said that two ECs started opposing CEC Gyanesh Kumar after the Congress had repeatedly raised vote chori issue following the Haryana and the Maharashtra Assembly elections
CEC Gyanesh Kumar must resign; Modi, Shah will be investigated for vote chori, says Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi said that two ECs started opposing CEC Gyanesh Kumar after the Congress had repeatedly raised vote chori issue following the Haryana and the Maharashtra Assembly elections
CM Nayab Saini to Lead Haryana Delegation to Singapore to Model 5 Smart Cities Along KMP Expressway
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday renewed his allegations of vote chori and called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Gandhi referred to electoral developments in states including Haryana, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, questioning how what he described as anti-incumbency had disappeared. His remarks [] The post Rahul Gandhi Repeats Vote Chori Claim, Calls for CEC Gyanesh Kumars Resignation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 24: India records 1,336 road accidents every day. Almost every one leaves behind something a tow truck cannot fix: an FIR, a police statement, a compensation claim, a court date. Across Assist, one of India's largest integrated assistance and protection service providers, announced an exclusive partnership with Lawyered, the leading legal-tech platform for the mobility sector, to provide India's first end-to-end, on-ground legal assistance directly into a Roadside Assistance plan.
Asiad 2026: Knee injury ends boxer Sumit's campaign in round of 16
Indian boxer Sumit suffered a heartbreak as he was forced to concede his men's 70kg pre-quarterfinal bout against Iraq's Al Sarray Ali Qasim Hamdan following an injury at the Asian Games here on Thursday. The 23-year-old from Haryana was leading after the first two rounds but seemed to suffer a knee injury after coping a punch and falling awkwardly in the third round and was unable to continue. The referee stopped the contest, handing the win to his opponent. Sumit had beaten Thailand's Bunjong Sinsiri 5-0 in his opening bout. Among others in fray, Sakshi will face Kazakhstan's Alua Balkibekova in the women's 65kg round of 16, while Parveen will take on Tajikistan's Malika Nozimova in the same round.
Maruti Suzuki Commissions First 300 kW Green Hydrogen Plant At Manesar Facility In Haryana
BJP chief Nitin Nabin on Thursday appointed party's organisational joint general secretaries in-charge of various states. The development comes a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party announced in-charges and co-in-charges for several states and Union Territories. Nitin Nabin on Wednesday had approved the appointments, which stated that senior BJP leader Smriti Irani has been assigned organisational responsibilities for Haryana and Chhattisgarh. Party strategist Sunil Bansal has been assigned to Bengal and Telangana, and Vinod Tawde has been entrusted with key regional commands, with Tawde continuing his focus on the politically vital state of Uttar Pradesh.
Haryana gangster who fled on parole in 2018, gets 12 hours parole to marry his Cambodian partner
Maruti Suzuki India commissions green hydrogen plant at Manesar to support low-carbon manufacturing
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Manesar, Sep 24 (IANS) Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Thursday announced the commissioning of a 300 kW green hydrogen electrolyzer plant at its Manesar manufacturing facility in Haryana, marking a significant step in the company's efforts to adopt cleaner energy solutions and reduce carbon emissions from its production operations. The pilot project will produce green hydrogen using renewable energy and blend it with natural gas for use as process fuel in manufacturing activities. The automaker said the facility will also help maximize the utilization of solar power generated at the Manesar plant, particularly during holidays when electricity generation would otherwise remain underutilised. According to the company, excess solar energy generated at the facility will be used to produce green hydrogen through electrolysis. The hydrogen will then be stored and supplied for manufacturing operations when required. Maruti Suzuki said the project will serve as a learning platform for wider deployment of green hydrogen technology across its manufacturing facilities in Haryana and Gujarat. The initiative is aligned with the Government of India's National Green Hydrogen Mission and forms part of the company's broader strategy to diversify renewable energy sources used in its operations. Maruti Suzuki Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said the company has adopted a multi-pathway approach not only for its products but also for its manufacturing operations. He noted that the green hydrogen project, alongside investments in solar energy, biogas and battery energy storage systems, reflects the company's commitment to transitioning towards cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions. Takeuchi said India is increasingly emerging as a global manufacturing hub, where competitiveness will be determined not only by cost and quality but also by carbon intensity. He added that Maruti Suzuki is building capabilities today to support a low-carbon and energy-efficient manufacturing ecosystem in the future. The company aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions from its manufacturing operations, targeting a decline from the current 615,000 tonnes to 266,000 tonnes by FY31 through the adoption of multiple clean energy technologies.
Absconding since 2023, dismissed Punjab Police officer arrested in Patiala
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 24 (IANS) Dismissed Punjab Police Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Raj Jit Singh, who had been absconding since April 2023 in cases linked to alleged drug trafficking, extortion and corruption, was arrested on Thursday in Patiala city, officials said. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed to the media that Jit Singh was apprehended by a team of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) in Patiala following a technical and financial investigation. Police are expected to seek his remand for investigation in the cases registered against him. His arrest came days after his counsel told the Supreme Court that he was willing to give himself up. The apex court subsequently directed him to surrender before the authorities concerned and adjourned his plea, challenging a July 2026 order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, for hearing on October 1. Jit Singh faces multiple cases, including an ANTF case relating to allegations of a police-drug trafficker nexus and extortion, another case under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and a Vigilance Bureau case concerning alleged disproportionate assets. He had been declared a proclaimed offender after failing to appear before the court. The allegations against him are linked to investigations into dismissed Punjab Police Inspector Inderjit Singh and the handling of drug-related cases during their postings. Singh was dismissed from service in 2023 following proceedings based on reports of the Special Investigation Teams constituted pursuant to Punjab and Haryana High Court orders. The investigations had also examined the failure of more than 50 NDPS samples during the period when Jit Singh was posted as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Tarn Taran and Inderjit Singh was serving in the district police. Jit Singh has challenged the proceedings and has sought transfer of the investigation to another agency, contending that he would not receive a fair probe from the Punjab Police. His legal challenge is pending before the Supreme Court. However, the apex court has granted him liberty to file an appropriate application after surrender. Raj Jit Singh abused his official position to shield the drug peddlers/ smugglers from the clutches of law, implicated innocent persons in false drug cases and also managed to scuttle the investigations in the FIRs registered against Inderjit Singh, said a government order.
Haryana CM Nayab Saini plays Cricket with youngsters in Patiala; gives drug-free Punjab message
Vivek Joshi & SS Sandhu: The 2 Election Commissioners Who Raised Objections Over SIR, Form-6
Vivek Joshi and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, two of Indias three Election Commissioners, are in the spotlight amid the ongoing debate over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. A report by The Indian Express said the two Commissioners had raised objections over issues including voter registration, deletion of names, electoral database access and changes to Form 6. Joshi, a 1989-batch IAS officer, joined the Election Commission in February 2025 after holding senior positions in the Haryana and Central governments. Sandhu, a 1988-batch IAS officer, joined the poll panel in March 2024 after serving as Uttarakhand Chief Secretary and NHAI Chairman. Sandhu was also issued a notice during the SIR exercise in Delhi over a mismatch between his name on the enumeration form and the electoral roll.
Archana Gupta Welcomes Smriti Irani as Haryana In-Charge
Archana Gupta praises Smriti Iranis appointment as Haryana in-charge, highlighting her leadership and connection with women in the country. Archana Gupta Welcomes Smriti Irani as Haryana In-Charge
Prepared for another fight, says Hooda, seeks support from voters in his Assembly constituency
Former Haryana Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition makes it clear that he is not ready to hang up his political boots
Jammu Police arrest fugitive after seven-month manhunt
Jammu, Sep 23: Jammu Police have arrested Karanjeet alias Gugga, a wanted criminal who had escaped from the Juvenile Home at R.S. Pura in February this year, after a nearly seven-month-long manhunt, SSP Jammu said on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference, the SSP said Karanjeet was among three inmates who escaped from the juvenile home following an incident in February. The other two, both Pakistani nationals, were later arrested in Ambala with the assistance of Punjab and Haryana Police. Following the escape, the investigation was handed over to the DSP SOG and a Special Investigation Team headed by the SP Operations was constituted to trace those involved. Eight people were arrested in that case. The investigation continued and at the same time we were trying to arrest Karanjeet alias Gugga, the SSP said. He said Karanjeet was involved in around 12 to 13 FIRs and police tracked his movements by developing information about his associates and gang links. Police teams followed leads in several locations, including Gorakhpur, Kolkata, Delhi and Maharashtra, but he managed to evade arrest. The SSP said police recently received information that Karanjeet was staying with some associates in Chandigarh. A team raided the suspected location but did not find him there. During the follow-up investigation, police learnt that he was staying at a hotel in Delhi. An SOG team subsequently travelled to Delhi and arrested him, the SSP said. He said the arrest was significant for the ongoing investigation into the juvenile home incident, as police had identified additional persons linked to the case. The SSP said Karanjeets interrogation would help establish missing links in the investigation, including how weapons and mobile phones reached the juvenile home. Police had earlier arrested the person who allegedly supplied the weapons, while further investigation is underway to establish the complete chain, he said. The SSP said Karanjeet had been moving between different locations to evade arrest, with police following leads across Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Delhi. On security arrangements at the juvenile home, the SSP said the police had taken up the matter with the concerned department and another location had also been identified for housing inmates. He said further details would emerge as the interrogation of Karanjeet progresses.
RTI right statutory, but doesnt permit repetitive proceedings: Haryana panel
Haryana school guest teachers protest at Education Ministers residence, seek regularisation
Nabins new BJP team takes shape as party redraws state organisational map
The BJP has revealed its list of state in-charges and co-in-charges for upcoming assembly elections. Nitin Nabin leads the organizational restructuring, highlighting the inclusion of 21 women leaders in the team. Key appointments include Smriti Irani for Haryana and Chhattisgarh, and Ram Madhav for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand. The party aims for better coordination within its media team through this restructuring.
BJP appoints new state in-charges; Nitin Nabin congratulates appointees
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced a fresh set of appointments of state in-charges and co-in-charges for various states and J&K. The appointments, detailed in an official press release from the partys central office, take effect immediately and cover organisational responsibilities across nearly all states and J&K. In a post on X, Nabin congratulated the newly appointed State Prabharis and Sah Prabharis. He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, their efforts would strengthen the organisation and help realise the collective dream of Viksit Bharat 2047. Notable appointments include Smriti Irani as in-charge for both Chandigarh and Haryana, with Siddharth Shambhu as co-in-charge for Chandigarh and Bhola Singh for Haryana. Baijayant Jay Panda has been named state in-charge for Maharashtra, assisted by co-in-charges Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sahrawat. In Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde will serve as state in-charge, with Jagadish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha as co-in-charges. Sunil Bansal has been assigned to both Telangana and West Bengal. For Telangana, Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma are co-in-charges, while West Bengals co-in-charges are Lal Singh Arya, Rajendra Singh and Pinki Kushwaha. Other key assignments include Biplab Kumar Deb as in-charge for Madhya Pradesh, with Rekha Verma as co-in-charge; Ram Madhav for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand; Harish Dwivedi for Bihar and Karnataka; and Satish Poonia for J&K and Punjab. Mangal Pandey has been named for Assam, while Arvind Bhadauria will head Andhra Pradesh with Vanathi Srinivasan as co-in-charge. Nabin has also appointed Ashish Usha Agrawal as convenor of the media department and Anil Baluni as co-ordinator of the communication department. The list further covers smaller states and J&K, including assignments for Andaman & Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Sikkim and Tripura. Several leaders hold dual or multiple responsibilities. The circular, issued by national office in-charge Tarun Chugh to all state presidents and organisational general secretaries, aims to strengthen the partys organisational network ahead of future electoral and organisational programmes.
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 23 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday appointed Sanjay Bhatia as its new in-charge for Rajasthan, with Rajya Sabha MP Kavita Patidar and Delhi BJP leader Kuljeet Singh Chahal named as Co-in-charges. The appointments are part of a wider organisational reshuffle covering 28 states and eight Union Territories. The new assignments were announced by BJP President Nitin Nabin and take effect immediately. Bhatia will now oversee the party's organisational affairs in Rajasthan, while Patidar and Chahal will assist him as Co-in-charges. The appointments come as the BJP prepares for the next phase of political activity in Rajasthan, including the state's Panchayati Raj elections. The BJP has also been undertaking organisational preparations at the grassroots level ahead of the upcoming polls. Bhatia, a senior BJP leader, has been given responsibility for Rajasthan as part of the latest national organisational reshuffle. His appointment places him at the centre of the BJP's organisational coordination in the state, where the party is currently in government under Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. Bhatia will be responsible for coordinating with the State BJP leadership and monitoring organisational activities across Rajasthan. The BJP has appointed two Co-in-charges to assist Bhatia in managing the party's organisational affairs in Rajasthan. Rajya Sabha MP Kavita Patidar has been appointed one of the two Co-in-charges. She hails from Madhya Pradesh and is a member of the BJP's national-level political organisation. Patidar will work alongside Bhatia as part of the new Rajasthan organisational team. Kuljeet Chahal, a Delhi BJP leader and member of the New Delhi Municipal Council, has been appointed the second Co-in-charge for Rajasthan. Chahal has been associated with the BJP's youth organisation and has held organisational responsibilities in Delhi. The Rajasthan appointments are part of a larger BJP organisational exercise covering 36 states and Union Territories. The BJP has appointed new in-charges and Co-in-charges in several states. Among the other major changes, Baijayant Jay Panda has been appointed Maharashtra In-charge, Vinod Tawde has been given charge of Uttar Pradesh, Smriti Irani has been assigned Chhattisgarh and Haryana, and Ram Madhav has been given responsibility for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand. For Rajasthan, the new organisational team is In-charge: Sanjay Bhatia, co-in-charge: Kavita Patidar and co-in-charge: Kuljeet Chahal. The new appointments assume significance as the BJP continues to strengthen its organisational machinery in Rajasthan ahead of the next round of elections and grassroots-level political activity.
Delhi HC notice on PIL challenging 3-year Bar practice for Assistant Public Prosecutor posts
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the mandatory requirement of three years practice at the bar for direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) in Delhi. A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia sought responses from the Union government, the Delhi government, and the Directorate of Prosecution on the plea filed by Bhumika Trust through advocate Jayant Singh Raghav. The petition challenges the three-year Bar experience condition prescribed under the Directorate of Prosecution, Government of NCT of Delhi, Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment Rules, 2025, notified on January 19, 2026. The petitioner contends that the requirement excludes otherwise qualified law graduates and newly enrolled advocates from even participating in the recruitment process solely because they have not completed three years of practice at the Bar. The petition argues that while professional competence and preparedness are legitimate objectives for recruitment to prosecutorial posts, three years of prior Bar practice cannot necessarily be treated as the only means of achieving those objectives. It contends that less exclusionary mechanisms, including structured induction training, probation, practical attachments and supervised prosecutorial training, could be considered to ensure professional preparedness. The plea states that an eligibility criterion which completely excludes an otherwise professionally qualified class from even participating in a competitive selection process must withstand scrutiny under the constitutional guarantees of equality and equality of opportunity in public employment. According to the plea, the Supreme Court, in its judgment in Ayush Yardi v. State of Madhya Pradesh, held that additional requirements relating to three years practice at the Bar or securing the prescribed marks in the first attempt could not operate against candidates with disabilities and struck down the requirements qua PwD candidates. The petition also refers to the Supreme Court's subsequent judgment in Bhumika Trust v. Union of India, which modified its earlier directions prescribing three years' practice for recruitment to the Civil Judge (Junior Division) cadre. The petitioner has submitted that the Supreme Court's modified framework demonstrates that professional preparedness for legal and judicial public office can also be achieved through structured institutional training and practical exposure, rather than exclusively through a fixed period of prior Bar practice. The petitioner has also cited recruitment practices in other states, referring to recruitment for Assistant District Attorney posts in Haryana and Assistant Prosecution Officer posts in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, where three years prior practice at the Bar was not prescribed as an essential eligibility condition. The petition contends that these recruitment models demonstrate the existence of alternative approaches to entry-level prosecutorial recruitment. The plea has also raised concerns regarding candidates with disabilities, particularly in view of the eight vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities in the ongoing Delhi APP recruitment. It submits that reservation by itself may not ensure substantive equality if an antecedent eligibility condition unjustifiably excludes otherwise qualified candidates from entering the zone of consideration. The petitioner has sought a declaration that the three-year practice requirement for direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor is unconstitutional and arbitrary. It has also sought interim protection in relation to the ongoing recruitment, including a direction to provisionally permit otherwise educationally qualified candidates to submit applications and participate in the selection process, subject to the final outcome of the PIL.
PM SVANidhi scheme transforms lives of street vendors and small traders; beneficiaries thank govt
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Prime Minister Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, launched in June 2020 as a first-of-its-kind micro-credit initiative for empowering street vendors, has brought notable change in the lives of small traders and street vendors, with beneficiaries from across the country - from J&K to Haryana to Madhya Pradesh, thanking the Central government for the benefits. A couple of street vendors from Tral in J&Ks Pulwama district told IANS that the financial assistance proved immensely beneficial for them and their small businesses. A vendor stated that the assistance greatly helped them in sustaining their livelihood and also urged the Kashmir youth to avail themselves of the loan facility provided by the government to either start or strengthen their own small businesses. In Madhya Pradeshs Neemuch, the PM SVANidhi scheme is transforming the fortunes of small traders. Pushcart operators and small shopkeepers, who previously struggled with a shortage of funds, are now obtaining loans without any hassle. The scheme has become a strong vehicle for self-reliance, particularly for women. Neemuch CMO (Chief Municipal Officer) Durga Bamaniya told newsmen, The PM SVANidhi scheme was implemented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to empower street vendors and small retail traders financially during the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted that women vendors benefited significantly from the scheme. A beneficiary named Priyanka Jain said, I live in Neemuch. I received a loan of Rs 10,000 from the municipality. With that loan, I procured raw materials for incense sticks and started a new business. It has been very beneficial for me. As a woman, I would like to say that what the Prime Minister is doing for women is excellent; he has empowered women from middle-class and impoverished backgrounds. Another beneficiary, Rekha Prajapati, shared, I received a loan of Rs 10,000 under the PM SVANidhi scheme. We manufacture and sell earthenware. This scheme has greatly benefited me and many other women like me. We used to stay at home, but now we have the opportunity to step out and work. Beneficiary Gopal Krishna Chhabra said, I repaid the Rs 10,000 loan on time. Earlier, I was operating on a small scale, but receiving the loan has been beneficial; I have expanded my market reach. I deal in whole spices, selling packets ranging from 10 grams to 100 grams. In Haryanas Panipat, the PM SVANidhi has given small businesses a chance to stand on their own feet. The story of Govind, a vegetable vendor, serves as a prime example. Govind, who used to work as a labourer before the lockdown, started selling vegetables afterwards. Under the scheme, he received loans of Rs 10,000, then Rs 20,000, and subsequently Rs 50,000. He shared that he operates his cart daily from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. After covering all expenses, he manages to save between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 a month. He uses these savings to pay the loan instalment of Rs 3,100 and cover his family's living expenses. His family consists of eight members, including two children, two daughters-in-law, and grandchildren. Govind further shared that in recognition of his work, he was invited to Delhi to meet the Prime Minister on Republic Day. Similarly, Sunita established a livelihood through the scheme. She initially started a tea cart, but it did not succeed. She then took another loan to set up a chowmein cart. She availed loans of Rs 10,000, then Rs 20,000, and finally Rs 50,000 in 2024, and she has been repaying all instalments on time. Expressing gratitude to PM Modi, Sunita noted that she used to do odd jobs previously and the cart now covers the household expenses as well as her children's needs.
Farmers end stir after Haryana govt says farmers may bring paddy to mandis
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 23: Lamose Infra LLP conducted the grand Bhoomi Pujan ceremony of its ambitious project, Gratitude 84, in Sector 84, Gurugram. Designed around the evolving needs of senior citizens and modern families, the project is envisioned as a secure, comfortable and enriching community where senior citizens can enjoy an independent lifestyle or live together with their children and grandchildren.
Man, 3 Children Killed As Speeding Truck Hits Bike In Haryana's Nuh
The accident occurred around 11 pm late Tuesday night near Maria Manzil School on the Tauru road in Nuh.
Bhupinder Hooda accuses BJP of malpractice in 2024 Haryana polls
Digital Desk | Rohtak, Sep 23 (IANS) Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda on Wednesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the 2024 Assembly elections through electoral malpractice. Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has exposed this with facts. Therefore, our next battle is not only against the BJP but also against such electoral malpractice, Hooda said. He claimed that two of the three Election Commissioners had themselves exposed how the election process was undermined. Fourteen objections to unilateral decisions in 10 months, manipulation in voter lists and illegal changes in Form VI clearly show that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is sitting alone and fixing elections, Hooda alleged. He said LoP Rahul Gandhis warning about vote theft was true, and that power was stolen in Haryana through it. The deletion of the names of 13 crore voters in the name of SIR is proof of this dictatorship. The institution entrusted with protecting democracy has today become a puppet of the ruling party and is carrying out anti-people activities. This is the darkest and most critical period of Indian democracy, Hooda remarked. Meanwhile, Hooda began a tour of villages in his Assembly constituency, Garhi Sampla-Kiloi. On his arrival, the people welcomed him warmly. At meetings, he consulted villagers regarding his future political course. You are my real strength. If you permit me, I want to begin an all-out struggle against the BJP across the state, he told them. One villager urged him: You should go across the entire state and do not stop until the BJP is removed from power. Hooda thanked them for their support and said the Congress was leaving behind the disappointment of its 2024 defeat and beginning a new battle. After building the organisation, we have been continuously holding workers meetings at the block level. But I felt it was necessary to consult the people of my constituency once regarding the future course of politics, he added. Starting his visit at Brahmanwas village, Hooda said: The blessings of this village have always been with our family. Before me, my father and grandfather also received immense love and support here. After seeking blessings, I will go across the constituency and then across the state, and I will not stop until the Congress flag of victory is unfurled. He also visited Basantpur, Dhamar, Rithal, Kanhi, Jasia, Ghilour Khurd and Ghilour Kalan villages, where residents unanimously pledged their support. Replying to journalists, Hooda said people had become disillusioned with the BJP. During the Congress government, Haryana was the number one state in the country on every parameter of development, including per capita income, per capita investment and employment. But the BJP has made it number one in drugs, corruption and crime, he alleged.
BJP appoints State in-charges; Smriti Irani gets Haryana, Chhattisgarh; Ram Madhav T.N., Uttarakhand
In a reshuffle, the BJP has elevated Anil Baluni as coordinator of its communication department, which includes the party's national media cell and social media unit
Smriti Irani appointed BJP in-charge for Haryana and Chhattisgarh, Vinod Tawde to look after UP
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced a fresh set of appointments of state in-charges and co-in-charges for various states and union territories. The appointments, detailed in an official press release issued from the partys central office, take effect immediately. According to the circular, the party has assigned organisational responsibilities covering nearly all states and UTs. Notable appointments include Smriti Irani as in-charge for both Chhattisgarh and Haryana, with Siddharth Shambhu as co-in-charge for Chhattisgarh and Dr Bhola Singh as co-in-charge for Haryana. Baijayant Jay Panda has been named state in-charge for Maharashtra, assisted by co-in-charges Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sahrawat. In Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde has been appointed state in-charge, with Jagadish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Dr Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha as co-in-charges. Sunil Bansal will serve as state in-charge for both Telangana and West Bengal. For Telangana, Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma are co-in-charges, while West Bengals co-in-charges include Lal Singh Arya, Rajendra Singh and Pinki Kushwaha. Other key assignments feature Biplab Kumar Deb as in-charge for Madhya Pradesh with Rekha Verma as co-in-charge, Ram Madhav as state in-charge for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, Harish Dwivedi as state in-charge for Bihar and Karnataka, and Dr Satish Poonia as state in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. Mangal Pandey has been named state in-charge for Assam, while Dr Arvind Bhadauria will head Andhra Pradesh with Vanathi Srinivasan as co-in-charge. Meanwhile, BJP national president Nitin Nabin has appointed Ashish Usha Agrawal as convenor of the media department and Anil Baluni as co-ordinator of the communication department. The list also covers smaller states and UTs: Jay Prakash (Andaman and Nicobar), Dr Devesh Kumar (Arunachal Pradesh), Dr Vinay Sahasrabuddhe (Delhi), Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar (Goa), Tarun Chugh (Gujarat), Shrikant Sharma (Himachal Pradesh), Gajendra Patel (Jharkhand), Prof M Nagaraja (Kerala), Rajkumar Bhatia (Ladakh), George Kurian (Lakshadweep), Dr Rajdeep Roy (Manipur), Kanad Purkayastha (Meghalaya), Dr Bhagwat Karad (Mizoram), Anil Antony (Nagaland and Goa Sah Prabhari), D Purandeswari (Odisha), K Surendran (Puducherry), Raju Bista (Sikkim) and Mriganka Deb Barman (Tripura). Several leaders hold dual or multiple responsibilities under the partys organisational restructuring. The circular has been issued by national office in-charge Tarun Chugh to all state presidents and organisational general secretaries for information and necessary action. The appointments aim to strengthen the partys organisational network ahead of future electoral and organisational programmes.
'Bihar, Maha, Delhi, Haryana & Bengal': Oppn seeks repolls after EC 'dissent' report
Tejashwi Yadav has accused the Election Commission of being under BJP's influence to achieve electoral victories across various states. He also expressed his worries regarding the modifications to the voting records' retention period. Additionally, DMK chief MK Stalin has joined the call for the ousting of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing election discrepancies, while former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned the Commissions management of voting lists.
Technology reduces a farmers input costs, manual labour, says Haryana CM
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 23 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said that technology reduces a farmers input costs, lowers the need for manual labour and increases returns from crops and is the real innovation for farmers. The true success of any technology should be reflected in the farmers account book, he said, adding technology is useful for farmers only when it is affordable, easy to use and can also be repaired locally in or around villages. The Chief Minister was addressing the closing session of the fifth Innovative Farmers Meet organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Ladwa town in Kurukshetra. On the occasion, he inaugurated and visited an exhibition of agricultural machinery and interacted with progressive farmers. He said the distinctive feature of the Innovative Farmers Meet was that discussions were not confined to big cities or conference halls, but were being taken directly to farmers. The Chief Minister said agriculture today faces serious challenges such as weather uncertainties, increasing water scarcity and deteriorating soil health. Therefore, there is a need to move towards farming practices that can withstand changing conditions while increasing farmers income. He said paddy and wheat cultivation has particular significance in the region. Measures such as direct seeding of rice, crop-specific micro-irrigation and land levelling can prove useful. He urged farmers to get their soil tested and use fertilisers according to the requirements of their land. Saini also emphasised maintaining soil fertility through crop diversification, organic matter and scientific advice. The Chief Minister said small farmers cannot afford to purchase every expensive machine individually. Therefore, farmer groups, cooperative societies and centres providing machinery on rent have an important role to play. The benefits of one machine should reach multiple farms. He said youth in villages should be trained to operate and repair farm machinery and provide agriculture-related services. This would help reduce farmers costs while also creating new employment opportunities in villages. The Chief Minister also called for greater focus on crop diversification. He said that wherever conditions are suitable, possibilities for cultivating pulses, oilseeds, vegetables, fruits and other appropriate crops should be explored. He urged industries to support farmers by providing training on quality and food safety standards and helping them connect with better markets. The Chief Minister said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, farmers welfare is a priority of the government. The government is committed to increasing farmers income, expanding irrigation facilities, promoting natural farming, encouraging crop diversification and integrating agriculture with technology. He said around 2 lakh farmers have registered 3 lakh acres of land on the portal launched to promote natural farming. Of these, verification of 23,930 farmers for adopting natural farming on 44,000 acres has been completed. In 2025-26, natural farming was undertaken on 20,727 acres in the state. The Chief Minister said under the PM-KUSUM scheme, farmers are provided a 75 per cent subsidy for installing solar pumps, and 1.95 lakh solar pumps have been installed so far. He said Rs 1,200 per acre has been provided for proper management and baling of paddy stubble. So far, Rs 907 crore has been provided as subsidy to 10 lakh farmers.
Smriti, Bholas capabilities will provide direction: Haryana BJP chief
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 23 (IANS) Former Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary Smriti Irani was on Wednesday appointed the partys in-charge for Haryana, while national secretary and MP Bhola Singh has been named co-in-charge, as part of organisational changes announced by the BJPs central leadership. Welcoming the two leaders on behalf of the Haryana BJP, state president Archana Gupta said their experience and organisational capabilities would bring new energy and direction to the state unit. In a statement, she said Iranis extensive experience in national politics, government and the organisation would provide important guidance to the state BJP. She added that Bhola Singhs long organisational experience and ability to work closely with party workers would further strengthen the unit. Gupta said the BJPs organisation is continuously working to expand and strengthen its network from the booth level to the state level, adding that the process would gain further momentum under the guidance of the new in-charge and co-in-charge. Meanwhile, Gupta said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strengthened the countrys unity and integrity while undertaking the historic task of connecting Kashmir with Kanyakumari through the railway network, often described as the poor mans mode of transport. She noted that the transformation of Indian Railways over the past 12 years, ranging from indigenous hydrogen-powered trains to the worlds highest railway bridge over the Chenab, has strengthened public confidence in the national transporter. As part of the Kahani Badlav Ki (story of change) campaign under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, which marks 25 years of PM Modis public life of service, dedication, sacrifice and commitment, Gupta travelled by a hydrogen train from Gohana to Jind on Wednesday. Accompanied by members of the BJP state executive, she interacted with youths, women, children and other passengers during the journey and sought their experiences and suggestions. She also discussed issues including womens safety, modern railway facilities, cleanliness and the expectations of young people. She said the hydrogen train introduced in Haryana was not merely a new train but a symbol of Indias progress towards a clean, green and self-reliant future.
