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SP MP MOVES HC AGAINST ARREST IN SAMBHAL CASE

Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal Ziaur Rahman Barq has filed a writ petition in the Allahabad high court seeking a stay on his arrest in connection with an FIR lodged against him by police in connection with the violence in Sambhal.

13 dead, 110 rescued as navy boat rams into ferry off Mumbai coast

MUMBAI: Thirteen people, including an officer from the Indian Navy and two contractual naval employees, were killed when a ferry carrying over 100 passengers from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island capsized on Wednesday afternoon, at Butcher Island, after a navy speedboat, which was carrying out engine trials, went out of control and dashed into it.

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U'khand to implement UCC from January: CM

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on Wednesday that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in Uttarakhand from January 2025.

POLICE FILE CASE OF DEFAMATION, SPREADING FALSE NEWS

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Mohali on Wednesday convicted a former station house officer (SHO) in a 1992 case involving the abduction, illegal detention, and disappearance of Sukhdev Singh, a vice-principal, and his 80-year-old father-in-law, Sulakhan Singh, a freedom fighter from Bhakna in Tarn Taran district, Punjab.

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Sikh hardliners submit memo to Takht

Backed by Dal Khalsa, Sikh hardliners on Wednesday gathered at Akal Takht to extend solidarity with former militant Narain Singh Chaura, who made an assassination bid on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal's life when he was performing duty of 'sewadar' outside the entrance of Golden Temple on December 4.

Barbs fly thick & fast as session off to fiery start

Stormy debate on 'corruption' sees both Opposition and ruling Congress MLAs levelling allegations against each other

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POLICE FILE CASE OF DEFAMATION, SPREADING FALSE NEWS

Police have registered a case of defamation and spreading false news on Wednesday after a video surfaced online, showing Himachal Pradesh chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu allegedly asking his associates if they wish to eat \"Jungli Murga\" (Grey Junglefowl), a protected species, during a dinner in a remote area.

1992 disappearance case: Former SHO held guilty by CBI court

Three minors among six die in Kathua house blaze

FORMER DSP, HIS DAUGHTER AND GRANDSON WERE AMONG THE DEAD, PROBE UNDERWAY, SAY OFFICIALS

Hry CM inaugurates projects worth ₹25 crore

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing the gathering at a Dhanyawad rally in the Kalka assembly constituency on Wednesday, inaugurated three major projects worth ₹25 crore, construction of 132 KV and 66 KV sub-stations in Nanakpur, bridge over the Khuhwala River in Nanakpur and bridge over the Berghati River in Nala Dakrog village.

Rajasthan tourist falls into river in Lahaul while taking selfie, dies

The body of a tourist who fell in a river in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti while clicking a selfie was retrieved on Wednesday, police said.

HIGH COURT DISMISSES MLA MAMMAN'S PETITION AGAINST SEPARATE TRIAL

The Punjab and Haryana high court has dismissed a plea from Congress MLA, Mamman Khan, an accused in 2023 Nuh violence, who had challenged a trial court order of separate proceedings against him.

Top court slams Punjab

THE BENCH PULLED UP THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR RESISTING DEMANDS TO PAY HOME GUARDS ON PAR WITH POLICE PERSONNEL

CONG'S HRY, PUNJAB UNITS HOLD PROTESTS AGAINST CENTRE

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No let-up in biting cold, Faridkot shivers at 0.9° C

MET: PATHANKOT RECORDED A LOW OF 2.6° C, FOLLOWED BY BATHINDA WHERE MIN TEMP WAS 3°C

HARYANA GOVT TRANSFERS 47 HCS OFFICERS

The Haryana government on Wednesday issued transfer and posting orders of 47 Haryana Civil Services (HCS) officers.

Consider retd judge Raina for probe officer's job: HC to Punjab

Role of senior officers in facilitation of gangster's interview to be probed

Solely blaming farm fires for Capital's pollution pangs not right

THE GOVT SHOULD SHIFT INDUSTRIES TO NEW MODERN HUBS WITH PROPER AIR, WATER POLLUTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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Jagir appears before women's panel, seeks action against Dhami

Sentiments of Sikh community have been hurt by remarks of Dhami. It is for the first time that a SGPC chief appeared before a panel for making derogatory remarks BIBI JAGIR KAUR, former SGPC chief

CM holds roadshows in Amritsar, Jalandhar

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann campaigned for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates in Amritsar and Jalandhar on Wednesday, holding roadshows and addressing public gatherings ahead of the municipal corporation elections.

Jagir appears before women's panel, seeks action against Dhami

Sentiments of Sikh community have been hurt by remarks of Dhami. It is for the first time that a SGPC chief appeared before a panel for making derogatory remarks BIBI JAGIR KAUR, former SGPC chief

India to continue denying visas to pro-Khalistanis despite criticism

TILL 2016, DELHI MAINTAINED A SIGNIFICANT BLACKLIST OF SEPARATISTS WHEN NAMES OF SOME WERE TAKEN OFF IT AMID INDIA'S OUTREACH EFFORT

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CHARGESHEET FILED AGAINST TWO AIDES OF TERRORIST LANDA

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against two key aides of Canada-based terrorist Lakhbir Singh, alias Landa, of the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) outfit in a Punjab terror conspiracy case.

Canada plans to tighten norms for PR status

THE PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE PROCESS WERE ANNOUNCED BY CANADA'S MINISTER MARC MILLER

Rail traffic disrupted as farmers squat on tracks

Passengers bear the brunt as 21 trains in Ferozepur and Ambala divisions cancelled

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PUNJAB GOVT MUST TALK TO FARMERS TO RESOLVE THEIR ISSUES: HRY CM

Haryana chief minister, Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday, said that Punjab government should hold talks with their farmers and find solutions to their problems.

Injured Anmol and Paramjit Singh Are Undergoing Treatment at a Local Hospital

The nephew of Congress MLA from Adampur Sukhwinder Singh Kotli was beaten to death in Jalandhar's Adampur late at night on Tuesday, police said.

BIDEN GOVT RELAXES H-1B VISA RULES

The outgoing Biden administration has relaxed rules for H-1B visas that will make it easier for American companies to hire foreign workers with special skills and facilitate a smoother transition from F-1 student visas to H-1B visas, a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals.

SC warns Punjab on Dallewal's health

The Supreme Court on Wednesday cautioned the Punjab government that the entire state machinery would bear the blame if anything untoward were to happen to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death for 23 days.