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CHANDIGARH, Nov 24: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the Bhagavad Gita transcends religious boundaries and is a universal guide to righteous living, inner strength and spiritual clarity. Jaishankar said this in a video message which was played out on Monday at the International Gita Festival being held in Kurukshetra from November 15 to December 5. This sacred scripture transcends religious boundaries. It is a universal guide to righteous living, to inner strength, and to spiritual clarity. Its [] The post Bhagavad Gita transcends religious boundaries; is universal guide to righteous living: S Jaishankar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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What set off this ruckus was a Parliament bulletin containing a proposal to bring Chandigarh the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana because the latter never built its own capital though it aspired to under Article 240 through the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025
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Punjab Assembly unanimously declared Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, and the Galiara area around the Golden Temple as holy cities, imposing a ban on liquor, meat, and tobacco. The resolution was passed during a special session convened to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, held for the first time outside Chandigarh.
Punjab Assembly declares Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo and Golden Temple area as holy cities
Punjab Assembly unanimously declared Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, and the Galiara area around the Golden Temple as holy cities, imposing a ban on liquor, meat, and tobacco. The resolution was passed during a special session convened to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, held for the first time outside Chandigarh.
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Na khaya, na piya, gilass tora barah aana: Punjab BJP hits out over Chandigarh amendment fallout
The Punjab BJP faces a political quandary following the proposed Chandigarh amendment, compounding issues from the Panjab University restructuring. Party insiders express frustration, feeling the central leadership's unilateral decisions harm their efforts to expand their base in Punjab. They lament a lack of consultation, stating such actions worsen existing problems without offering solutions.
What Sparked The Chandigarh Bill Controversy, And Why Punjab Says Its Rights Are At Risk
A Parliament bulletin mentioning a proposal to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 triggered sharp reactions from Punjab, even as the Centre said no Bill is being moved now
Centre says no plan to table Chandigarh Bill, denies move to alter UT setup
This comes a day after the Union Home Ministry proposed to include the Union Territory of Chandigarh under the ambit of Article 240 of the Constitution, which empowers the president to make regulations for the UT and legislate directly
Centre clarifies Chandigarhs status amid political tension
The Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified that it will not introduce any bill to change Chandigarhs administrative structure in the upcoming winter session of Parliament. The announcement comes after strong objections from the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress, who argued that such a move could undermine Punjabs rights. The post Centre clarifies Chandigarhs status amid political tension appeared first on Fusion - WeRIndia .
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The proposal in no way seeks to alter Chandigarh's governance or administrative structure, nor does it aim to change the traditional arrangements between Chandigarh and the states of Punjab or Haryana, the Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement.
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Tejas pilot Wing Commander Namansh Syal cremated with full military honours
CHANDIGARH: The mortal remains of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, the Indian Air Force pilot who died in a Tejas fighter jet crash at the Dubai Air Show , were laid to rest with full military honours at his native village, Patialkhad near Yol in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. From the airport, his mortal remains were taken to Patialkhad, where villagers, family members and officials gathered to pay emotional tributes as the last rites were performed with full military honours. The atmosphere was filled with patriotic fervour as locals chanted Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Jab tak suraj chand rahega, Nammu bhai ka naam rahega, referring to Syal by his nickname. In an emotional moment, Squadron Leader Afshan, in uniform, stood beside her husbands coffin and offered a final salute as her eyes filled with tears, a gesture symbolising both love and unshakeable service to the nation. Meanwhile, his mother Veena Devi clung to the coffin of her son. A cousin of Syal lit his pyre. In tears, his father Jagan Nath, an ex-serviceman and former principal with the Himachal Pradesh Education Department, said, The country has lost a remarkable pilot, I have lost my son. I have now to be brave and take care of myself and the family. When I asked him about the air show he told me to watch on YouTube. Remembering his son, Nath added, From LKG till he completed his education he was never slapped by me. In whichever competition he took part he always stood first. He had also won the national talent scholar competition. His parents were in Hyderabad to meet him when the tragedy allegedly struck. Meanwhile, his uncle Madan Lal said, All villagers are waiting here. Some relatives have also arrived. The last rites will be performed today. This is a great loss for the country. He was exceptionally honest and straightforward. Possible g-force blackout: Expert on Tejas crash; pilots father says he learnt of sons death from YouTube Locals described Syal as a gem and the pride of their village and school. Pankaj Chadha, who studied with him at Sainik School Sujanpur Tira, said they had lost one of our gems, as Syal was the pride of their school. We will go to his native village, Patialkhad as he made all of us very proud, he said. Everyone in Patialkhad is grieving. He was like a younger brother to us. This should not have happened. We met him just three to four months ago when he visited the village, said local resident Sandeep Kumar. A highly skilled fighter pilot with an exemplary service record, Syal was posted at the Hyderabad airbase. His mortal remains were flown from Coimbatore to Kangra in a special Air Force aircraft, in which his wife, Wing Commander Afshan, their seven-year-old daughter Arayana and his parents, Jagannath Syal and Veena Devi, accompanied him. He had visited the village four months ago. His elder sister works with the Education Department. Ayush Minister Yadvinder Goma was also present during the cremation. He termed the loss unbearable for both the state and the country and assured the family of the governments unwavering support. Nagrota Bagwan MLA R S Bali, who holds cabinet rank as chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation, was present at the airport on behalf of the state government to receive the body. Syal joined the IAF after clearing the National Defence Academy exam in 2009. He had studied at a primary school in Dalhousie, Army Public School in Yol cantonment, and Sainik School in Sujanpur Tira.
Chandigarh bill attempt by BJP to pave way for Governors Rule in Punjab, alleges LoP Bajwa
CHANDIGARH: Senior Congress leader and Punjab Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa alleged that the BJP-led Union Government is using the proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill on Chandigarh as a deliberate tactic to provoke confrontation in Punjab and create conditions to impose Governors Rule in the state. Bajwa said the amendment, which seeks to place Chandigarh under Article 240, is not an administrative reform but a politically driven move to sever Chandigarh from Punjab permanently. He said Punjabis, who gave up land, homes, and entire villages to build Chandigarh after the loss of Lahore, will not tolerate any move that undermines their rightful claim over the city. The BJP knows that pushing this bill will trigger widespread protest across Punjab. That is exactly what they want to provoke Punjab and then use the resulting situation as a pretext to centralise power, he claimed. Calling it a calculated strategy, Bajwa said, This is a classic pattern of the BJP: manufacture tension, allow protests to escalate, and then weaponise the situation to justify Governors Rule. He said the amendment fits into a wider pattern of central overreach seen over the past ten years. From unilateral service rules for Chandigarh officers to interference in BBMB appointments, from meddling in the Punjab Agricultural University Bill to taking decisions on Punjabs river waters without the states consent, the Centre has repeatedly tried to dilute Punjabs powers. The Chandigarh amendment is the most blatant and provocative assault yet, Bajwa added. Bajwa said every major political party in Punjab has opposed the move, leaving only the BJP isolated. He demanded that the Central Government withdraw the Bill at once and urged the Chief Minister to convene an all-party meeting to present a united resistance. Punjab must speak with one voice. This is not a party issue this is about our constitutional rights and our historical claim, he said. Reaffirming the stance of the Congress, Bajwa said the party will block the bill in Parliament, challenge it on every available platform, and take the issue directly to the people. Punjab will protest this move peacefully, democratically, and with absolute determination. Chandigarh is our history, our identity, and our rightful capital and no government in Delhi can change that truth, he concluded. Meanwhile, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said only Punjab has the rightful claim to Chandigarh, a city built by displacing 24 villages of the state. He warned that any attempt by the BJP to take Chandigarh would face two-pronged resistance: a legal battle by the Punjab government and a determined struggle by the Aam Aadmi Party from the streets to the Parliament. He said this conspiracy is being hatched even as the Punjab government and people across the country are marking the 350th anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadurs martyrdom for religious freedom and national unity. Cheema cited a pattern of anti-Punjab actions by the BJP, starting with the three black farm laws intended to destroy the agricultural economy, followed by attempts to compromise state's interests through the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), the unpleasant bid to seize senate of Panjab University which could directly affect the working of about 200 colleges, and now the deceitful maneuver to snatch Chandigarh.
Chandigarh bill not to be tabled in Winter Session; decision only after consultations, clarifies MHA
The clarification came after strong political reactions to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha bulletins stating the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025, on Chandigarh would come up during parliament session
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Centre's BIG clarification after row erupts over Chandigarh Bill: 'Proposal only to...'
The clarification comes after a political row erupted over the Centre's proposal to include the union territory of Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution in alignment with other Union Territories without legislatures such as Lakshadweep, Puducherry, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
What is Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill? What does it mean for Chandigarh? Know here
The Parliament is all set to witness a heated winter session, as the central government plans to introduce the contentious Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the upcoming session, which is scheduled to commence on December 1.
Chandigarh under Article 240: No bill this Winter Session; what the change would mean
The home ministry clarified that the proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill for Chandigarh will not be introduced in the upcoming Winter Session. The government stated the Bill, aimed at simplifying law-making for the Union Territory, is still under consideration and no final decision has been made.
Centre Clarifies No Final Decision on Chandigarh Law-Making Proposal
Home Ministry says the move will not alter Chandigarhs traditional arrangements with Punjab and Haryana
No final decision on Chandigarh proposal, no change in administrative structure: MHA
The Union Home Ministry on Sunday clarified that no final decision has been taken on a proposal concerning the process of making laws for the Union Territory of Chandigarh. MHA said that the proposal, currently under consideration, does not seek to alter Chandigarhs governance framework or its long-standing arrangements with Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh serves as the joint capital of both states. In an official statement, the Home Ministry said the proposal is aimed solely at simplifying the central governments law-making process for the Union Territory of Chandigarh. The ministry emphasised that fears of administrative restructuring or dilution of existing ties with Punjab and Haryana were misplaced. The proposal only to simplify the Central Governments law-making process for the Union Territory of Chandigarh is still under consideration with the Central Government. No final decision has been taken on this proposal. The proposal in no way seeks to alter Chandigarhs PIB - Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) November 23, 2025 Allaying concerns raised by political leaders in Punjab, the proposal in no way seeks to alter Chandigarhs governance or administrative structure, the statement said. A suitable decision will be taken only after adequate consultations with all stakeholders, keeping in mind the interests of Chandigarh. There is no need for any concern on this matter. The ministry further clarified that the Centre has no intention of introducing any such Bill in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. Concerns emerged after a Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha bulletin mentioned a proposal to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution. Article 240 empowers the President to frame regulations and legislate directly for certain Union Territories. If implemented, it could potentially allow for the appointment of an independent administrator for Chandigarh, similar to the arrangement that existed when the UT had its own Chief Secretary in earlier years. The mention triggered sharp reactions from political parties, including the Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal, and the Aam Aadmi Party, who viewed the proposal as a move that might affect Punjabs stake in the Union Territory. The Home Ministry said that the proposal remains under examination and assured that any step forward will follow due consultation and transparency. (With inputs from PTI)
Proposal On Chandigarh Doesnt Alter Administrative Structure, No Final Decision Yet: MHA
New Delhi, Nov 23: The Union Home Ministry Sunday said no final decision has been taken on the proposal to simplify law-making in Chandigarh, asserting that it does not aim to change traditional arrangements between the Union territory and Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh is the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana. The proposal only to simplify the central governments law-making process for the Union territory of Chandigarh is still under consideration with the central government. No final decision has been [] The post Proposal On Chandigarh Doesnt Alter Administrative Structure, No Final Decision Yet: MHA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Will meet Amit Shah: Punjab BJP chief on Centre's proposal for Chandigarh
In a pivotal meeting set for later this week, Punjab's BJP chief Sunil Jakhar will engage with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Jakhar is advocating for the withdrawal of a controversial law designed for Chandigarh's independent administrator, citing deep-rooted sentiments the people of Punjab hold for the city.
Agarkar & Co. Slated To Meet In Mumbai To Select Indias Squads For White-ball Games Against SA
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: The senior mens selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, is scheduled to convene in Mumbai on Sunday to select Indias squads for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa, said sources to IANS. Agarkar, along with RP Singh and BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia, were in Guwahati on Saturday to attend day one of the second Test against South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. But IANS understands that the trio left for Mumbai from Guwahati on Sunday for the selection committee meeting at the BCCI headquarters. Yes, the selection meeting is today in Mumbai, after being initially presumed that it would happen in Guwahati. It is understood that other members are also travelling to Mumbai for it, further said the sources. Following the conclusion of the two-match Test series, India will play against South Africa in three ODIs, to be played in Ranchi, Raipur and Visakhapatnam and five T20Is set to take place in Cuttack, New Chandigarh, Dharamsala, Lucknow and Ahmedabad. The discussion in the Agarkar-led panel is expected to centre a lot on who could lead the side for the ODI series against the Proteas. Theres a leadership vacuum in the 50-over set-up as captain Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer are unavailable due to neck and spleen injuries. With Gill also consulting Mumbai-based spinal surgeon Dr Abhay Nene for his neck injury recovery, it also puts him as a doubtful starter for the T20Is against South Africa, starting on December 9. IANS understands that theres a leadership toss-up between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, with more discussions expected to happen in the selection committees meeting. Rahul has led India previously in ODIs and was the captain when the side beat South Africa in the 50-over series in 2023. Pant, on the other hand, is captaining India in the ongoing second Test in Guwahati, but hasnt been a first-choice starter in the 50-over set-up due to Rahuls presence. In Gills absence, Yashasvi Jaiswal could partner with Rohit Sharma at the top. IANS understands that theres a leadership toss-up between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, with more discussions expected to happen in the selection committees meeting. Rahul has led India previously in ODIs and was the captain when the side beat South Africa in the 50-over series in 2023. Also Read: Live Cricket Score For the T20I series against the Proteas, barring Gill, the majority of the squad is likely to be on the expected lines. It would be interesting to see if Hardik Pandya is included, with the seam-bowling all-rounder on rehab mode for a quad injury recovery at the BCCI CoE in Bengaluru. Article Source: IANS
Not Final, No Alteration: Centre Clarifies Amid Punjab Row Over Chandigarh Law-Making Proposal
An appropriate decision will be taken only after adequate consultation with all stakeholders, keeping in mind the interests of Chandigarh, said the MHA
The Central government has dismissed media reports about introducing a bill to sync Chandigarh with other Union Territories. The Ministry of Home Affairs clarified that a proposal to simplify law-making for Chandigarh is still under consideration and no final decision has been made. The government assured that the proposal does not aim to alter Chandigarh's governance or administrative structure.
Delhi blast: White-collar terror module stockpiled explosives for two years, NIA probe reveals
CHANDIGARH: The investigations into the Faridabad white collar terror module linked to the Delhi blast case have reportedly revealed that the network spent nearly two years procuring explosives and remote-triggering devices. Sources claimed that one of the accused, Dr Muzammil Ganaie, during questioning by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), has reportedly admitted that 26 quintals of NPK fertilizer was procured from Gurugram and Nuh in Haryana. It was allegedly converted into explosive material under the supervision of Umar un-Nabi, who also arranged remote detonators and circuitry for the devices, as he handled the technical part of the operation. The explosives were prepared meticulously over a long period, as they were not built overnight. An official, on condition of anonymity, said, Ganaie was sourcing fertilizer and other precursor chemicals, and this material was bought for approximately Rs 3 lakh. Ammonium nitrate and urea were also stockpiled. It is learnt that Muzammil left a grinding machine and another machine used to melt metal at a taxi drivers house in Dhauj village. The driver was later detained by the NIA along with the machines. Questioning has revealed that the network spent nearly two years procuring explosives and remote-triggering devices. Sources claimed that the worrying factor is that the terrorists seem to have figured out a mix of incendiary chemicals and ammonium nitrate that lowers the kindling temperature of the improvised explosive device fabricated by this terror module. A day before the blast, a joint team of J&K and Faridabad police had seized 360 kg ammonium nitrate and other explosive material from a rented room of Dr Muzammil at Dhauj village. Additionally, 2,900 kg ammonium nitrate was recovered, clearly indicating the modules plan to carry out a major operation. So far, three doctors, Ganaie, Shahid and Adeel Rather, have been arrested. Muzaffar Rather, suspected to be part of the same network, is believed to be in Afghanistan, complicating efforts to bring him into custody. Meanwhile, authorities are also searching for Nissar ul-Hassan, a colleague of the accused at Al-Falah Medical College, where several of the suspects worked together. Sources claimed that Rs 26 lakh was allegedly raised among five doctors to finance the conspiracy. While Ganaie reportedly contributed Rs 5 lakh, Adeel Ahmad Rather Rs 8 lakh and Muzaffar Ahmad Rather Rs 6 lakh, Shaheen Shahid Rs 5 lakh and Dr Umar Un-Nabi Mohammad Rs 2 lakh. The entire amount was handed over to Umar. It is further alleged that Muzammil and Umar were involved in a fight at the university over the funds, witnessed by several students. Delhi blast: Faridabad module probe extends to Mhow, police trace past of Al-Falah University founder
The Union home ministry clarified that the central government has no plans to introduce a bill altering Chandigarh's governance or administrative structure in the upcoming Parliament session. This statement followed a political controversy over a proposal to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution, which had sparked concerns about Punjab's rights over the city.
