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SP's Sambhal MP booked for power theft; supply cut

Samajwadi Party lawmaker from Sambhal Ziaur Rahman Barq was booked on Thursday for alleged electricity theft at his residence in the Deepa Sarai locality in Sambhal, police said, mounting troubles for the parliamentarian who is also booked in connection with the November 24 violence in the city during a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque.

Human error caused '21 CDS chopper crash, says Parl panel report

The Mi-17V5 crash in which India's first chief of defence staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat was killed along with 13 others three years ago took place because of human error, according to data published in the latest report of the Parliamentary standing committee on defence.

Fuel price cuts at pvt outlets worry State-run retailers

STATE-RUN FIRMS HAVE NOT CUT PETROL AND DIESEL RATES SINCE MARCH 15, DESPITE BENCHMARK BRENT CRUDE PRICE FALLING TO $73.39/BARREL

Shah holds special meeting to review J&K security situation

Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday directed security agencies to \"continue working in a coordinated manner to eliminate terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir\" as he reviewed the security situation in the Union Territory during a high-level meeting.

OMAR MEETS SHAH, DISCUSSES STATEHOOD RESTORATION, OTHER ISSUES

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday met with Union home minister Amit Shah and discussed various key issues, including an early restoration of statehood and involving the elected government in the fight against terrorism.

Cong, BJP spar over illegal mining, HPTDC hotel losses

The second day of the Himachal assembly's winter session began with the continued discussion on the \"corruption\" during Congress's two-year tenure under Rule 67, with the legislators of both the ruling Congress and the Opposition BJP levelling allegations on each other.

BJP legislators stage walkout

The legislators from the Opposition BJP staged a walkout from the session when chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was responding to the allegations of corruption against the state government made by the opposition.

SUPPLEMENTARY CHALLAN FILED AGAINST FORMER BAR BODY PREZ

Kashmir state investigation agency (SIA) on Thursday filed a 340-page supplementary chargesheet against Mian Abdul Qayoom, former president of Kashmir high court bar association (HCBA) in the Babar Qadri killing case before the third additional sessions judge (special judge U/S 22 NIA Act) Jammu.

United in diversity: When Himachal met Punjab

All it a quirk of fate of my 'state' for I'm neither a full-fledged Punjabi nor a pahadi (from the hills) with my father belonging to Himachal Pradesh and my mother tracing her roots to Punjab.

CHAPTER ON SUFI SAINT WON'T BE DELETED FROM CLASS 9 BOOK, ASSURES OMAR

J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday asserted that the chapter on famous Sufi saint Sheikh-ul-Alam from the Class 9 textbook will not be deleted and said the matter has been taken up with the education minister.

Delhi road signages to be in Punjabi too

Delhi's road signages, directional boards, including those at metro stations, will soon display information in Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu, a move aimed at promoting linguistic diversity and to represent the city's official languages.

HC for speedy transfer of land to NHAI

OFFICIALS ASKED TO RESOLVE ISSUES RELATED TO LAND DISPUTES AND ALSO REVIEW PROJECT WORKS

HC asks magistrate to monitor inquiry

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Thursday directed magistrate concerned to monitor probe by Punjab police into an FIR registered on December 7 against Sikh preacher Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale in a 2012 alleged case of rape and murder of a woman, reported in Patiala.

SHAH SHOULD APOLOGISE FOR 'REMARKS ON AMBEDKAR', SAYS HARSIMRAT

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Thursday said Union home minister Amit Shah should tender an apology for referring to BR Ambedkar disparagingly in a debate on the constitution in Parliament.

UK tightens measures to address soaring migration figures

A strengthened committee will play a central role in fixing the broken immigration system of country. SEEMA MALHOTRA, UK minister of migration, citizenship

RTI activist arrested for creating ‘ruckus’

Nainital police arrested an RTI activist Bhuvan Pokharia after he allegedly created a ruckus and abused police officials at a police station in Haldwani on Wednesday.

SC tells Haryana, UP to ban firecrackers

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to impose a complete ban on firecrackers until January 1, 2025, aligning with Delhi's stringent year-round prohibition aimed at curbing air pollution.

Targeted reforms can transform land acquisition process

Land acquisition, a cornerstone of economic development, remains a contentious and inadequately addressed issue in Punjab. Despite its critical role in enabling infrastructure, housing, and industrial projects, the governance aspects and economic implications of land acquisition have often been overlooked.

Punjab guv hails NEP at event on NAAC reforms

The Punjab Raj Bhavan hosted a one-day seminar on new National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) reforms on Wednesday.

'INTERESTS OF FARMERS TO BE PROTECTED'

Punjab agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Thursday assured farmer union leaders that the state government will not allow their interests to be affected by the national policy framework on agricultural marketing.

HC seeks response from Hry govt, gurdwara panel

The Punjab and Haryana high court has sought response from Haryana government and the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) on a plea from Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) against the party's disqualification to contest the gurdwara committee elections in the state.

SC tells Haryana, UP to ban firecrackers

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to impose a complete ban on firecrackers until January 1, 2025, aligning with Delhi's stringent year-round prohibition aimed at curbing air pollution.

Mercury dip will aid wheat growth: Experts

The prevailing cold-weather conditions in the northern belt and frost in some areas of the region is expected to aid the sowing of wheat crop during the ongoing Rabi (winter) season, agricultural experts believe.

POLICE MAKE ANOTHER ARREST IN GURUGRAM NIGHTCLUB EXPLOSIONS

A fifth suspect has been arrested in connection with the crude bomb blasts outside two nightclubs in Gurugram's Sector 29 on December 10, police said Thursday.

ANTF FILES CHARGESHEET AGAINST FORMER MLA, NEPHEW

The anti-narcotics task force (ANTF) filed a chargesheet against former Ferozepur MLA Satkar Kaur Gehri and her nephew Jaskirat Singh in the Mohali court on Thursday.

Two get 14-year RI for raping minor girl

Accused made video of the 15-year-old and extorted money from the father

Police move plea to make Kler approver

The Punjab Police have moved an application in court to make Pardeep Kler, said to be a key conspirator in the Bargari sacrilege cases, an approver.

DRUG SMUGGLING ACCUSED HELD

The kingpin of a drug smuggling racket was arrested during a raid here, police said on Thursday.

SGPC's 3-member panel to probe charges against Giani Harpreet

Takht Sri Damdama Sahib's head granthi to perform jathedar's duties, says SGPC

Don't be stubborn, talk to farmers: Mann to Centre

Veteran farm leader faints; panel of senior govt docs conduct ECG