India

Mobile snatching incident: Two youths escape on motorcycle

17 Oct 2024 02:24 AM IST

In a distressing incident on the Chandigarh-Ambala Road, two youths on a motorcycle snatched the mobile phone of a couple while they were waiting to book a cab near a petrol pump. The couple, identified as Rajesh Kumar and his wife, had traveled to Zirakpur for work-related purposes. The incident

PM Modi’s Visit to Panchkula sparks excitement ahead of Haryana CM oath ceremony

17 Oct 2024 02:22 AM IST

Excitement is palpable in Panchkula as Prime Minister Modi prepares to attend the oath ceremony of Haryana’s new Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, on October 17.

PDP welcomes new govt in J&K, calls for resolution against Article 370 abrogation

17 Oct 2024 02:19 AM IST

Expressing optimism on the swearing-in of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti described the day as “very auspicious” for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who have secured their government after several years. “Today is a very auspicious day. People of Jammu and Kashmir have

Omar Abdullah announces ‘Green Corridor’ policy to ease public movement

17 Oct 2024 02:17 AM IST

Hours after being sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah announced that there will be no ‘green corridor’ or traffic restrictions during his road movements to avoid causing inconvenience to the public. The National Conference (NC) leader, who assumed office as the head of the

PM Modi congratulates Omar Abdullah on swearing-in as J&K Chief Minister

17 Oct 2024 02:15 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Omar Abdullah on Wednesday following his swearing-in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the first elected government in the union territory since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. In a post on X, Modi stated, “Congratulations to Shri

Union government withdraws NSG from VIP security

17 Oct 2024 02:13 AM IST

The union government has decided to withdraw the National Security Guard (NSG) from VIP security duties, including the protection of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad. The move is part of a wider restructuring that will transfer the security responsibilities of nine high-risk VIPs, including Azad, to

Joyous celebrations in Rajouri, Poonch as local leaders join Omar Abdullah’s cabinet

17 Oct 2024 02:11 AM IST

The streets of Rajouri and Poonch, part of the Pir Panjal belt, came alive with celebrations on Wednesday as hundreds of National Conference (NC) supporters rejoiced over the induction of two local leaders — Surinder Kumar Choudhary and Javed Rana — into the newly formed Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu

Omar Abdullah’s comeback: from Lok Sabha defeat to victory in J&K polls

17 Oct 2024 02:09 AM IST

Omar Abdullah has become the first chief minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir following a decisive victory in the recent assembly elections. The National Conference (NC) leader, 54, was sworn in on Wednesday, marking his return to the top post after serving as chief minister of the

Punjab aims to meet 20% fuel demand through biofuels by 2035: Aman Arora

17 Oct 2024 02:05 AM IST

Punjab is all set to emerge as a national leader in biofuel production, with the government unveiling an ambitious Punjab State Policy for Biofuels to meet 20% of the state’s overall fuel demand through biofuels by 2035, said Aman Arora, Minister of New and Renewable Energy Sources at a Round

Govt issues clearance certificates to 51 colonisers

17 Oct 2024 02:01 AM IST

In view of the government’s commitment to providing transparent, hassle-free, corruption-free services to the residents of the state, Housing and Urban Development organised an exclusive and first camp of its kind and issued clearance certificates to 51 colonisers related to real estate. Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian

ECI disqualifies five candidates from contesting elections due to expense violations

17 Oct 2024 01:59 AM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has disqualified five candidates, who contested the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections. Divulging the details, Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C stated that these candidates have not submitted their election expenses as per Section 78 of Representation of the People Act, 1951 to the commission

Gram Panchayat Elections 2024 see 77% voter turnout

17 Oct 2024 01:57 AM IST

In a significant show of democratic participation, the Gram Panchayat Elections 2024 saw a 77% voter turnout across the state, according to data provided by Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officers. The high level of voter engagement highlighted the critical role rural populations play in electing their local representatives. State Election Commissioner