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Ex-DSP challenges dismissal, HC seeks state's response by Feb 20

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday sought a response from the Punjab government by February 20 on a plea filed by dismissed Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Gursher Singh Sandhu, challenging his dismissal following his indictment in the gangster Lawrence Bishnoi interview controversy.

3 Bikers Killed in Panipat, Pile-Up in Karnal as Dense Fog Grips Region

While a bike crashed into a stationary truck, killing 2; another biker was found dead in a field

Sen, Prannoy, Rajawat out; Indian challenge dwindles

Priyanshu Rajawat was cramping up. HS Prannoy was at '60-70%' and yet to completely recover from his health issues. And it just wasn't Lakshya Sen's day at the $950,000 India Open badminton here.

CLAT-UG Row: Top Court Mulls Shifting Petitions to Punjab and Haryana HC

The writ petitions pending in different courts should be dealt with one high court, as it would be expeditious. SC BENCH

Seeds Of Hatred Won't Grow On State's Soil: CM On Amritpal's New Party

A day after supporters of jailed radical preacher Amritpal Singh floated a regional political outfit, chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said it is up to the people to decide its fate and asserted that 'seeds of hatred' will never grow on the Punjab's soil.

Mysterious illness kills one more in Rajouri, SIT set up

SIT WILL SUBMIT ITS FINDINGS ON A WEEKLY BASIS TO RAJOURI POLICE

Khattar, Saini among BJP's star campaigners for Delhi elections

NAMES OF FORMER STATE BJP CHIEF OP DHANKAR, RS MEMBER RAM CHANDER JANGRA ALSO ON THE LIST

Row erupts after Rahul says 'fighting State, BJP and RSS'

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ideological fount Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have captured every institution in the country, and the Congress is fighting not just the two entities but the State itself, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday, as he accused RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat of treason for saying India achieved true Independence after the Ram temple's consecration in Ayodhya.

3 Killed in 2 Road Accidents in Himachal

Three people, including two women, were killed in separate road accidents in Kinnaur and Shimla districts of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday.

SC raps govt, ED for efforts to deny bail in PMLA cases

The consistent attempt before us is that by hook or crook, bail should be denied. SC BENCH

Local electronics parts may win budget boost

HIGHER IMPORT DUTY ON COMPONENTS AIMED AT INCREASING LOCAL PRODUCTION

Takht, SGPC condole activist Surat Singh Khalsa's demise

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Wednesday expressed grief over the death of 91-year-old Sikh activist Surat Singh Khalsa, who undertook a prolonged hunger strike to press for the release of Sikh prisoners who have completed their jail terms and are still lodged in different jails of the country.

BCCI's new diktat: Less time with WAGs for cricketers now!

Indian cricket team's disappointing performance at the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy tournament against Australia seems to have prompted the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to take some strict measures.

I Don't Know, Keep Up Or Follow Any Trends

Actor Raashii Khanna speaks about experimenting with gender fluidity, wearing neutrals for herself, and using fashion to evolve

Woman's Husband, In-Laws Booked For Dowry Death

Nine months after a woman from Bijnore in Uttar Pradesh died in Chandigarh, police have booked her husband and his family for dowry death.

Thieves Make Off With Two More CCTV Batteries

Two more cases of UPS battery theft came to fore on Tuesday on the complaint of Chandigarh Smart City Ltd (CSCL) officials.

Lack Of Evidence Leads To Acquittal Of Four In 2024 Sec-19 Murder

Owing to lack of evidence, a local court has acquitted four people in a murder that took place at the Sector-19 Sadar Bazar on January 3, 2024.

Retd govt officer held for sexually harassing 10-year-old neighbour

Minor girl was playing at a neighbourhood park with her brother when accused lured her

PGI Gets Exemption From Centre's 2014 Notification Till Jan '26

Contract Workers Have Repeatedly Gone On Protests To Push For Regularisation

CTU to Have 100% Electric Fleet by 2026-27: Kataria

UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria announced on Tuesday that the administration was committed to making the entire fleet of Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) electric by 2026-27.

Contractor Arrested for Roof Collapse That Killed Laborer

Second floor's roof was being laid even when the first floor's roof had not dried completely: Police

Brawl Over Loud Lohri Music Leaves Man Dead

Lohri celebrations turned into mourning after a 45-year-old farmer was beaten to death by five men for objecting to loud music outside his house in Shyampur village on Monday night.

BJP to pick new city unit president today

The race for the Bharatiya Janata Party's Chandigarh president's post has intensified with the party set to declare the local unit's new leader on Wednesday.

With MC in the red, RWAs struggle to keep parks green

Chandigarh municipal corporation's deepening financial crunch, which has halted development projects and put staff salaries at risk, has also impacted the city's neighbourhood parks, with payments to Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) for park maintenance overdue for four months.

Brazilian teenager Fonseca ousts 8th seed Rublev

The importance of the split-step when receiving serve cannot be stressed enough. It is that small hop, often forward, that keeps the body in motion and ready to spring towards the ball in whichever direction it may come.

Paris Medals Lose Sheen, IOC Says Will Replace Them

It's a result of our hard work. I've spoken to someone to bring it to the knowledge of IOA so that something can be done. Sarabjot Singh, shooter

BCCI May Restrict Players' Family Time on Tours

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has discussed various steps, including limiting the time India players get to spend with their families on foreign tours, during a recent review meeting with the team management following the 1-3 Test series loss in Australia, board officials familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Rohit hits the nets ahead of Mumbai's Ranji match

Jaiswal, Pant and Gill too will be available for the next round of matches, as per BCCI's directive

Cancer Is In Remission: Kate Middleton

Britain's Princess of Wales Kate Middleton said on Tuesday that her cancer is in remission, following a visit to hospital where she received treatment earlier this year.

Trump's Pentagon pick comes under fire at Senate hearing

President-elect Donald Trump's process to get his nominees confirmed began on a stormy note with Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) slamming his pick as the secretary of defence, Pete Hegseth, about his personal conduct, views on women in combat, racist comments, alcohol abuse, lack of experience, support for war criminals, partisanship, and poor record of management.