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In this issue

March 19, 2025

Russia Won't Hit Key Infra for 30 Days as Putin, Trump Talk

Blueprint for peace with Ukraine

2 mins

Pastor Bajinder Appears in Mohali Court

Zirakpur Sexual Harassment Case

1 min

To rejoin as SGPC chief

Takht panel launches SAD recruitment drive

2 mins

Takht panel launches SAD recruitment drive

After closed-door meeting with SAD leaders Sukhbir and Bhundar, he agrees to resume duties soon

4 mins

Majithia Quizzed for 7 Hrs Over 'Suspicious Financial Transactions'

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia was grilled for close to seven hours for the second consecutive day by the special investigation team (SIT) in a 2021 drug case with a focus on \"suspicious financial transactions\" in firms linked to the former minister and his family.

1 min

Key accused held, shot in leg while trying to flee: Cops

The prime accused involved in hurling a grenade at the house of a Jalandhar-based YouTuber was arrested from Yamunanagar district in Haryana, police said on Tuesday.

1 min

12 Cops Suspended for Assault on Col, Son Yet to Be Named in FIR

Five days after Army colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son were assaulted outside an eatery, Patiala police are yet to name the 12 cops who have been suspended over the incident in the First Information Report (FIR).

2 mins

Cross-Border Drug Cartel Busted, Man Held With 8kg Heroin

The commissionerate police, Amritsar, on Tuesday busted a cross-border drug cartel with the arrest of a person and recovery of 8.08 kg of heroin, a .30-bore pistol and five cartridges from his possession.

1 min

Punjab Utilised Only 1/3rd of Samagra Shiksha Funds

Punjab utilised only 33% of the funds allocated for digital infrastructure in schools under the Samagra Shiksha scheme over the past five years.

2 mins

Chaos in Haryana House as BJP, Cong spar over job irregularities

The Haryana assembly witnessed stormy proceedings on Tuesday as the opposition Congress and ruling BJP MLAs locked horns over alleged irregularities in government job recruitments during the tenure of former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

5 mins

Crackdown on drugs: 2 traffickers' houses demolished in Sangrur

The Sangrur police, acting on administrative orders, demolished two houses in Ram Basti on Tuesday, targeting individuals with extensive drug trafficking records.

1 min

Kejri: Mass anti-drug drive, addicts' census from Apr 1

Says state govt will raise special force to prevent drug smuggling from across the border

3 mins

Hry sets up 'state task force' to improve sex ratio; announce stringent measures

OFFICIALS WERE DIRECTED TO TRACK ANY AYURVEDIC PRACTITIONER (BAMS) INVOLVED IN CONDUCTING ILLEGAL MTPS

3 mins

2 Miscreants Vandalise HRTC Bus in Kharar

Amid the controversy that erupted following display of flags carrying slain militant preacher Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale's pictures on a Punjabi tourist's vehicle in Himachal Pradesh's Manali and its removal by local residents, two masked miscreants vandalised a bus of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) on the Kharar flyover on Tuesday.

1 min

LoP Jai Ram raises concern; will take up matter with Punjab CM, assures Sukhu

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday cornered the government on the issue of forcibly stopping buses of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) in Punjab and pasting posters carrying pictures of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

1 min

Take pride in mother tongue, direct 'dil se'

New teaching term, new paper, new students; my introductory lecture to the paper, 'Literature and language', discernibly commences with an informal discussion on what is language?

2 mins

FIR Against Salesman, Officials for Embezzling Govt Subsidy

The Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered an FIR against Rajesh Kumar, a salesman at the Barwala Seed Distribution Centre, along with other unidentified officials and employees of the Haryana Seeds Development Corporation (HSDC), for their alleged involvement in a large-scale subsidy fraud related to wheat seed distribution.

1 min

Corner AAP govt over drugs: Bhagel to MLAs

SAYS CONGRESS' HIGH COMMAND MONITOR MLA'S PERFORMANCE DURING THE UPCOMING SESSION

1 min

Elderly Sikh couple found murdered in Delhi home

Investigators suspect that their attendant, who is missing, is behind the alleged murders and theft

2 mins

7 Petitions Withdrawn After Punjab Move

Seven of the petitions filed by associates of radical Sikh leader Amritpal Singh challenging their detention, have been withdrawn in view of the Punjab government's decision of not extending the National Security Act in their cases.

1 min

Top Court Seeks Khedkar's Reply To Charges Of Quota Misuse

The Supreme Court told former IAS probationary officer Puja Khedkar on Tuesday to justify taking multiple attempts to appear in civil services examination, observing that an individual who has exhausted all chances as an able-bodied person cannot be entitled to separate attempts as a disabled candidate.

1 min

'Most illustrious daughter': PM writes to Williams

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a letter to NASA astronaut Sunita Williams on March 1, expressing his good wishes and greetings on behalf of all Indians,

1 min

India Asks Netherlands Not To Supply Arms To Pak: Officials

India on Tuesday asked Netherlands not to equip Pakistani military with weapons or share advanced technologies with that country as India has been battling Pakistan-sponsored terrorism for years, with the matter being raised by defence minister Rajnath Singh during a meeting with his Dutch counterpart Ruben Brekelmans in Delhi, people aware of the matter said.

1 min

Rules of world order not applied equally: EAM on Kashmir issue

Pakistan's occupation of a part of Jammu and Kashmir since 1948 is an example of the shortcomings of the existing world order that need to be addressed, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.

3 mins

Tharoor Admits Misjudging India Stand On Ukraine

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor Tuesday conceded that he was left with \"an egg on his face\" in opposing India's stance when the Russia-Ukraine war broke out and said due to the policy that was adopted, the country is now in a position where it can make a difference to lasting peace.

1 min

Tihar: Michel Not Convicted, Can't Get Remission

The Tihar jail administration on Tuesday informed a Delhi court that Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman in the Agusta Westland case, was not entitled to remission as he was not convicted yet.

1 min

SC Seeks Viewpoints on Lokpal's Power to Investigate HC Judges

The Supreme Court Appointed Senior Advocate Ranjit Kumar as Amicus Curiae to Ensure All Perspectives Are Considered

1 min

'America first' is not about isolationism, says Gabbard

President Donald Trump's focus on \"America first\" isn't about isolationism and the India-US partnership will grow and strengthen as the two sides engage within the Quad, tackle challenges in the Indo-Pacific and work on security issues, US director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Tuesday.

2 mins

ED Raids Places Linked to Soros-Backed Body

ED Found Money Trail of ₹25 Crore From Soros' Companies to Several NGOs in India, Officials Said

3 mins

EC Set To Begin Linking Of Aadhaar Data With Epic

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday said that it will set the ball rolling on the process of linking the Aadhaar data of electors with the Elector Photo Identification Card (EPIC) database, in an apparent bid to weed out the problem of duplicate EPICs.

1 min

Ranya, Friend Made 26 Trips To Dubai In '25: DRI

There was a clear nexus between Kannada actress Ranya Rao and her Telugu actor friend Tarun Konduru Raju, both arrested in a gold smuggling case, the directorate of revenue and intelligence (DRI) informed a special court in Bengaluru on Tuesday, adding the duo travelled together on several occasions over the last two years.

1 min

'Contractor main plotter': Cops file chargesheet in scribe's murder

The Chhattisgarh Police on Tuesday filed a charge sheet in the Mukesh Chandrakar murder case, saying the freelance journalist was killed for reporting irregularities in road construction work in Bijapur district and the murder was planned by the four arrested accused — a contractor, his two brothers and a supervisor.

1 min

ED grills Tej Pratap, Rabri in land-for-jobs case; summons Lalu

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday questioned former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi and her son Tej Pratap Yadav while issuing summons to Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad asking him to appear before it on Wednesday in its money laundering probe into the land-for-jobs case, which dates back to 2004-09 when Lalu was the Union railways minister, people familiar with the development said.

1 min

SC Judges' Team to Visit Relief Camps in Manipur on Mar 22

A team of senior Supreme Court judges, led by Justice Bhushan R Gavai, executive chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), will visit relief camps in Manipur on March 22 to assess the condition of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and strengthen legal and humanitarian aid efforts.

2 mins

States' Fiscal Behaviour Must Reflect Discipline

On Monday, Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy expressed his government's inability to pay dearness allowance to government employees because of the precarious fiscal situation of the state.

1 min

Much ado about a Mughal ruler

The Maharashtra government should not let divisive campaigns upend its governance agenda

2 mins

Not a North-South dispute, but a battle of justice for all

Collectively, we are faced with a more turbulent and demanding global situation.

3 mins

What to expect of the post-Trumpian world

MAGA will endure. The US will be less free and have fewer friends; China may be stronger. India will need to be on guard

4 mins

French Politician Calls US to Return Statue of Liberty

Hey, America: Give the Statue of Liberty back to France.

1 min

Sebi's options move raises market fears

Brokers, proprietary desks and institutional traders are fretting over a recent regulatory proposal that they fear will reduce liquidity and raise trading costs in India's derivatives market.

2 mins

Ceasefire in tatters as Israeli strikes kill over 400 people in Gaza Strip

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the strikes as Hamas had rejected his proposals to secure a ceasefire extension during faltering talks

3 mins

Amid 5G rollout, Vodafone Idea caught in satnet FOMO

Vodafone Idea Ltd is discussing ways to catch up with larger rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel Ltd in the Indian satellite internet race, even as it is set to roll out its 5G cellular broadband network.

1 min

Minority persecution: Bangladesh slams US intel chief's remarks

The interim government of Professor Muhammad Yunus refuted US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard's remarks on the alleged persecution of minority communities in Bangladesh saying her comments were \"not based on any evidence or specific allegations\".

1 min

CCI Searches at Top Ad Agencies' Offices

India's advertising and broadcasting industries were rattled on Tuesday after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) conducted extensive searches at the offices of top media agencies and industry bodies.

1 min

Ramesh Named Coach of Italian Men's Chess Team

Indian Grandmaster RB Ramesh has been appointed head coach of the Italian men's team by their national chess federation, with a contract that will run until the next Olympiad in 2026.

1 min

India comeback a motivation as Karun Nair returns to IPL

Nine years ago, Karun Nair was one of the most talked-about names in Indian cricket.

2 mins

Expect spin to dominate team strategy this season

All the franchises have loaded up on spinners of every kind with the home pitches set to dictate teams' composition

3 mins

Huge expectations of Pant this IPL: Pooran

Lucknow Super Giants began life in the Indian Premier League brightly, reaching the playoffs in 2022 and 2023, but plunged to seventh last year.

2 mins

Ponting happy with PBKS depth; Shreyas to bat at No.3

Sixteen captains in 17 IPL seasons. A telling statistic that reveals the struggles for Punjab Kings (PBKS), season after season.

2 mins

Wide discrepancy in women's pay, contracts, attendance, says report

No fair play

2 mins

Sahit Akademi asks PSEB to vacate Punjabi Bhawan

A tiff has erupted between the Punjabi Sahit Akademi (PSA) and the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) over the rental terms and maintenance of the building occupied by the board's regional office at Punjabi Bhawan, with the Akademi demanding that PSEB vacate the premises.

2 mins

Robbers Tie Up Guard, Loot Nut-Bolt Factory

A gang of masked men robbed eight tonnes of nuts and bolts, valued at nearly ₹8 lakh, from a nut-bolt manufacturing factory in Sahnewal's Jaspal Bangar Road during the wee hours of Tuesday.

1 min

20-Yr-Old Booked For Kidnapping Minor Girl

A 20-year-old man, who had been declared as a proclaimed offender for skipping court hearings in a kidnapping case, allegedly abducted the same 14-year-old girl again on July 7, 2024.

1 min

Encroachment: Property of drug peddler's family razed

2-storey house was built on panchayat land in Burj Hari Singh village

1 min

Man, son duped of ₹30L, two booked

The Sadar police booked two accused for duping a 25-year-old and his father of ₹30 lakh on the pretext of investment.

1 min

Child protection task force conducts awareness drive

The district task force for children protection carried out an awareness drive at the Ludhiana Junction station here on Tuesday.

1 min

All 299 Liquor Vends in Mohali Sold in One Go for ₹849 Cr

Two weeks before the 2025-26 Excise Policy kicks in, the Mohali excise department successfully auctioned all 299 vends in the district in one go on Monday, generating an impressive ₹849.16 crore against the reserve price of ₹595 crore.

1 min

Boy missing since Holi found dead in pond

A 14-year-old boy, who had been missing since March 14 (Holi), was found dead in a pond near Jhampur kaccha (makeshift) bridge near Chandigarh late Sunday night.

1 min

Tax Default: Mohali Golf Range Sealed

The local municipal corporation on Monday sealed the Mohali Golf Range for defaulting on payment of ₹13 lakh owed as property tax for four years.

1 min

PSPCL Overcharging Domestic Consumers: Ex MSME Director

In Punjab, Consumers Are Paying ₹800-900 Per Month As Fixed Charges, Says Dhillon

1 min

Agri experts push for natural farming

KHUDDIAN URGED FARMERS TO KEEP THEMSELVES ABREAST OF THE LATEST FARMING TECHNIQUES AND THE FUTURISTIC AGRI TRENDS

2 mins

Women's college in limbo: No regular principal for over 2 years

Out of 15 sanctioned teaching positions, six remain vacant, leaving only eight regular faculty to handle the workload

1 min

Varsity to raise boundary wall's height to 7 feet

Following videos of Holi celebration on March 14, which showed outsiders jumping over the wall through gaps in the barbed wire near Panjab University's Gate Number 2 to enter the campus, the university is considering increasing the height of the boundary wall all around the north campus.

1 min

Staff Hired for Sec-31 Group Home, Says MHA

Staff for the newly constructed Group Home in Sector 31 has been recruited, the Union ministry of home affairs has informed the Parliament in response to a question by Chandigarh member of Parliament Manish Tewari.

1 min

Mohali MLA seeks full e-challan revenue for traffic infra expansion

Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh has sought the full revenue generated from CCTV challans through the newly launched City Surveillance and Traffic Management System for further expansion of the project.

2 mins

Neurosciences, mother and child centres nearing completion at PGI

Offering advanced infrastructure and specialised services, the two centres are aimed at meeting the growing demand for critical healthcare

2 mins

Sec-9 Consultant Arrested For Cheating Youth Of ₹2.5 Lakh

The police have arrested an immigration consultant, operating from Sector 9, for allegedly duping a man of ₹2.5 lakh on the pretext of sending him abroad.

1 min

Govt working to relax norms to boost ease of business in Chandigarh

FIRST MEETING ON COMPLIANCE REDUCTION AND DE-REGULATION EXERCISE STARTED BY CENTRE HELD IN CHANDIGARH

1 min

Art Mela: A celebration of creativity, talent & expression

City's 105arts gallery is back with the second edition of the vibrant Art Mela, from March 19 till March 26.

1 min

I would never leave a film just because another female part is better: Bhumi

Bhumi Pednekar recently shared the screen with actors Arjun Kapoor and Rakul Preet Singh in Mere Husband Ki Biwi. While the film was a lighthearted commercial entertainer, it struggled to make an impact at the box office.

1 min

I don't need you: Wrestler John Cena slams fans, explains his 'heel turn' on his farewell tour

American wrestler-actor John Cena has finally opened up about his shocking 'heel turn' in WWE, marking a dramatic shift from the 'good guy' persona he has upheld for over two decades.

1 min

All We Imagine As Light Wins Best Film at 2025 Asian Film Awards

Indian cinema shone at the Asian Film Awards 2025, with filmmaker Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light (AWIAL), Santosh star Shahana Goswami and its director Sandhya Suri winning top honours.

1 min

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