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Top leaders across parties file papers on big nomination day

The last day for filing nominations for the polls is January 17.

Allegations Against Badoli 'Very Serious, High Command Will Take Note', Says Anil Vij

Terming the gangrape charges against Haryana BJP president Mohan Lal Badoli \"very serious\", state energy minister Anil Vij on Wednesday said he is confident that the party high command will take cognisance of the matter.

Malhotra Retains Post as UT BJP President

Jatinder Pal Malhotra, 60, was re-elected as president of the Bharatiya Janata Party's Chandigarh unit for another three years after no other nominations were filed for the post on Wednesday.

Russian Roulette for Indian Jobseekers

Russia said it stopped recruiting Indian nationals into its armed forces in April 2024, and yet young Indian men are still being killed or injured on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine, the latest casualties being two residents of Kerala.

The Muslim Husband's Right to Judicial Divorce

The Concern and Wisdom Behind the Gwalior Ruling Deserves Appreciation, But Some Critics Have Seen in It an Attempt to Turn a Procedural Provision into Substantive Law

5% Salary Hike for Outsourced Workers

The Punbus and PRTC management have announced a 5% salary increase for outsourced workers, including drivers, conductors, and workshop staff, who have completed one year of service as of November 1, 2024.

Chandigarh mayor writes to DC again to defer mayoral polls

REQUESTS THAT ELECTIONS BE CONDUCTED AFTER FEB 19 TO ALLOW COMPLETION OF MAYOR'S ONE-YEAR TERM

Ease-of-doing biz: Haryana to do away with 1,500 conditions

The Haryana government has decided to reduce 1,500 burdensome compliances and de-criminalise 50 provisions under various laws and rules, by December 2025 to facilitate ease-of-doing business.

Cleaner construction is better pollution control

Many Indian cities have been grappling with polluted air. When the air quality index (AQI) deteriorates, under the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP), a host of measures come into effect depending on the level of pollution.

Shoe distribution: Complaint filed against Verma over 'MCC breach'

The Delhi Police filed a non-cognisable report after a complaint against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Parvesh Verma for allegedly distributing shoes to voters near Valmiki Temple in Lutyens' Delhi on Wednesday, ahead of the assembly polls, officials said.

Garbage stink lingers in Mohali despite HC snub

Even 6 months after HC's criticism, many sectors still remain littered with trash

Modi Shares Insights on Politics with MLAs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to 220 legislators from Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti on Wednesday in south Mumbai, advising them to chalk out a long-term plan, not ignore voters who didn't choose them and live up to the expectations of the electorate.

'Overweight' out of India's guidelines, is replaced by 'obesity'

THE GUIDELINES ARE IN STEP WITH A LANCET REPORT THAT EMPHASISED ABDOMINAL FAT DISTRIBUTION

Railways May See Best Operating Ratio in 5 Yrs

The Union budget may peg Indian Railways' operating ratio at the best in five years in FY26 on higher freight revenue and increased central funds, two people aware of the matter said.

No patience to start as a newcomer: Shilpa on why she won't try for H'wood

Actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra has been back in India for a while now, having celebrated Lohri and Makar Sankranti with her family earlier this week.

Panel Suggests 'Action' on Individual in US Plot Case

Top committee submits report

Coaching rules in tennis find a 'pod', positioning at the Australian Open

Nishesh Basavareddy thought it was pretty crazy. Not just that he was sharing the Rod Laver Arena with his idol Novak Djokovic, but also that on numerous occasions when he went to fetch his towel between points, seated almost at an arm's length to him was Andy Murray.

CGA To Organise Silver Jubilee Cup From Jan 16

The Chandigarh Golf Association (CGA) will kick-start celebrations to commemorate its 25 years of inception by holding a silver jubilee golf cup from Thursday.

Delhi Court Denies Bail to Naresh Balyan in MCOCA Case

A Delhi court on Wednesday denied bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Naresh Balyan in a case filed under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).

17-yr-old killed after being abducted; 1 held, 10 absconding

A man was arrested and 10 more are on the run for allegedly murdering a 17-year-old boy after abducting him from his home in Devi Lal Colony in Sector 9 over gang rivalry, police said on Wednesday.

Expert Meet Addresses UT's Traffic Challenges

In an effort to reduce fatalities and traffic congestion, enhance road safety, and address traffic-related challenges, Chandigarh traffic police had organised a road safety dialogue-cum-workshop on Wednesday, bringing together experts and key stakeholders from various departments of UT administration.

HC Orders Photography of Dadumajra Garbage Dump

A Punjab and Haryana high court bench on Wednesday directed its registry to take photographs of the Dadumajra garbage dump site.

WOMAN KILLED BY FATHER, COUSIN IN SUSPECTED HATE CRIME IN MP

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday arrested Chhattisgarh legislator and former excise minister Kawasi Lakhma in connection with an alleged liquor scam, officials said.

Crime module busted, 2 held with hand grenade, pistol in Ferozepur

According to police, the module was being operated by UK-based Nishan Singh

Chandigarh mayor writes to DC again to defer mayoral polls

Requests That Elections Be Conducted After Feb 19 To Allow Completion Of Mayor's One-Year Term

Meta to fire 3,600 staff; low performers moved out: CEO

Meta plans to dismiss approximately 3,600 employees identified as low performers and replace them with new hires, according to an internal memo reported by Bloomberg on Tuesday.

Delhi HC Refuses To Direct EC To Revise Electoral Roll

The Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to direct the Delhi unit of the Election Commission of India to immediately revise Delhi's voter list by deleting duplicate voter entries for the impending assembly elections, on the grounds that it involved a process that could not be undertaken \"at this stage\".

ALH will remain military's workhorse, says Army chief

THE WRECKAGE OF THE HELICOPTER THAT CRASHED IN PORBANDAR WILL BE FLOWN TO BENGALURU IN AN INDIAN AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT

HP TO SET UP STF TO COMBAT DRUG ABUSE, CRIME

Himachal Pradesh chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday directed the state government to set up a special task force (STF) to combat drug abuse and organised crime in the state.

BSF Seizes Over 8kg Heroin Near Pak Border in Amritsar

The Border Security Force on Wednesday recovered 15 packets of drone-dropped heroin weighing 8.560 kg along the International border in Amritsar district, according to a press statement.