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Congress MLAs Raise Questions Over Working of Returning Officers

The Congress MLAs on Thursday alleged misuse of government machinery in the recently concluded Jalandhar municipal corporation elections, in which the Aam Aadmi Party won 38 seats in the 85-member House.

Dera Beas Head Meets Giani Harpreet Singh, Rakhra

Radha Soami Satsang Beas chief Gurinder Singh Dhillon met the jathedar of Damdama Sahib Giani Harpreet Singh at the former's residence in Bathinda on Thursday, where the rebel Akali leader Surjit Singh Rakhra was also present. The meeting lasted over an hour.

Former IAS officer Parampal moves CAT to recall resignation

Parampal Kaur, a former IAS officer, has approached the Chandigarh Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) to withdraw her resignation and be treated as voluntarily retired.

26-Yr-Old Former RJ Dies by Suicide at Gurugram Flat

Police Said the Deceased Worked with an Advertising Firm. She Was Also a Social Media Influencer, with 700,000 Followers

2 Killed, 1 Injured as Masked Men Open Fire Outside Gym

Police are probing all angles to determine if it was a personal dispute or a gang rivalry

Khalistani Militants Gave Fake IDs at Hotel: Cops

The three suspected Khalistani terrorists, who were killed in an encounter with a joint team of Punjab police and UP police on December 23, stayed at a local hotel on Puranpur highway and presented fake identity cards at the reception, police officials said on Thursday.

Jalandhar Police Intensify Night Vigil, Beef Up Security

In the wake of the recent grenade attacks at police stations in the state, the Jalandhar range police conducted night domination exercise on Wednesday.

Arhtiyas, millers give feedback on draft agri marketing policy

Punjab agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Thursday conducted a brainstorming session with 'arhtiyas' and rice millers of the state seeking their inputs and suggestions on the draft policy on 'National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing' here.

China Approves Massive Dam on Brahmaputra Close to Border

China has approved the construction of what will be the world's largest hydropower dam, kicking off an ambitious project on the eastern rim of the Tibetan plateau that could affect millions downstream in India and Bangladesh.

Bapsi Sidhwa, Noted Author Of Partition Literature, Dies

Celebrated Pakistan-born novelist and South Asian literature pioneer Bapsi Sidhwa, best known for her novel Ice Candy Man, passed away on Wednesday in Houston, United States, said her family. She was 86.

Russian Strike? Plane Crash Mystery Deepens

Russian air defences downed an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people, four sources with knowledge of the preliminary findings of Azerbaijan's investigation into the disaster told Reuters on Thursday.

AAP-Cong Delhi face-off ahead of polls puts INDIA bloc on edge

The Aam Aadmi Party threatened to push members of the INDIA bloc of opposition parties to expel the Congress from the grouping, if the party did not act against its senior leader Ajay Maken who criticised the Capital's ruling party.

Facing blowback over Allu row, CM Revanth speaks to film bigwigs

Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy attempted to lower the temperature in a face-off with popular actor Allu Arjun at a meeting with members of the Telugu film fraternity, but stressed that there will be no compromise on the matters of law and order as regulations apply equally to all, according to people aware of the matter.

Ring in the Future

Smart rings are revolutionising health tracking by monitoring fitness, sleep, and more — but are they truly worth the hype?

Sad Councillor Joins AAP

In a dramatic turn of events, Ward 20 councillor Chatarveer Singh, alias Kamal Arora, of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday night, just 24 hours after an FIR was registered against him for alleged kidnapping and assault.

PAK WRITER REMEMBERED

Expressing condolences over the demise of celebrated Pakistani writer Abdal Bela who passed away in Islamabad, members of the Punjabi Sahit Akademi, Ludhiana, have hailed his literary contributions.

Bodies of Woman, Her 10-Year-Old Son Found in Ludhiana

Panic gripped the Prem Vihar locality on Jassian Road after a 42-year-old woman and her 10-year-old son were found killed in their house on Wednesday afternoon.

Expect rain tomorrow as fresh WDs to arrive

While sunny weather kept the day pleasant in Chandigarh, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an advisory for rain in the city on Friday and Saturday due to a fresh Western Disturbance (WD).

FIR against quack who ran clinic in Kaimbwala

Police registered an FIR against Roshan, a resident of Kaimbwala, for allegedly practising medicine without a valid degree.

HC Orders Removal of Pinjore Encroachments

Acting on the plea filed by a Pinjore resident in 2016, the court has sought compliance by March

Ludhiana Bizmen Oppose GST Hike Plan on Textiles

Members of the Punjab Pradesh Beopar Mandal have criticised the proposed increase in GST rates on textiles.

Back-to-back concerts keep UT's cash register ringing

While the recent live concerts by Punjabi singers Karan Aujla, Diljit Dosanjh, and AP Dhillon in Chandigarh exposed administrative mismanagement and infrastructure shortcomings for such large-scale events, the administration will get at least Rs 10 crore as goods and service tax (GST) next month.

Bizman Booked For Brandishing Gun In Insta Reels In Mohali

The social media cell of the Mohali police have taken note of two Instagram reels promoting gun culture and booked a businessman for allegedly brandishing a gun in a video shot outside a Mohali hotel.

Close shave for 4-yr-old after light falls on her

A four-year-old girl narrowly escaped after being struck on the forehead by hanging decorative lights that suddenly fell from a Christmas Carnival setup at Nexus Elante Mall on Wednesday.

Can India conjure magic at MCG?

Four of their 10 wins in Australia have come in Melbourne, but the India batters will be tested in the Boxing Day Test

Dhalor's tenure won't continue till Feb; mayoral polls to be held in Jan

AAP and Cong had been advocating for next mayoral polls in Feb; however, DC overrules it after taking legal opinion

Play like a kid in the backyard, Cummins advises Sam Konstas

Australia desperately need a batsman to counter Jasprit Bumrah, India's pace spearhead who has been tearing through their batting line-up in the series. In response, Australia has replaced opener Nathan McSweeney with 19-year-old Sam Konstas, whose fearless attitude might be an advantage against Bumrah.

Pakistan airstrikes killed at least 46 in Afghanistan

Pakistan's airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan killed 46 people, mostly women and children, a Taliban government official said, on Wednesday, raising fears of further straining the relations between the two neighbours.

Truce deal delay: Hamas, Israel blame each other

Hamas and Israel traded accusations, on Wednesday, over delays in finalising a ceasefire and hostage release agreement for Gaza, despite continued efforts by mediators to broker a deal in the latest round of negotiations.

GST on used vehicles to depend on selling enterprise' nature of biz

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) on used vehicles will depend on the selling enterprise's nature of business, officials and experts clarified.