A massive ash cloud from Ethiopias volcanic eruption has disrupted air travel, forcing flight cancellations as it drifts toward Delhi and Haryana.
Ash cloud from Ethiopia volcano to clear India by 7.30 p.m.: IMD
Forecast models indicated ash influence over Gujarat, Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana on November 25, 2025, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said
CJI makes new rule on urgent hearing
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday administered the oath of office to Justice Surya Kant, who became the 53rd Chief Justice of India. Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among others, attended the ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. It marked a personal milestone for the 62-year-old judge from Haryanas Hisar district, who took the oath in Hindi, invoking God. Moments later, he walked over to greet the prime minister. Justice Kant succeeds Justice B R Gavai and will serve until February 9, 2027, when he turns 65. His judicial career includes contributions to several landmark verdicts from the Presidential Reference on removing timelines for governors to the abrogation of Article 370, the Pegasus spyware matter, questions of free speech, citizenship rights, and the Special Intensive Revision of Bihars electoral rolls. He was also on the bench that put the sedition law on hold, directing that no new FIRs be filed until the Centre completes its review. After assuming office, CJI Kant introduced a new procedural norm for urgent mentions. From now on, he said, lawyers must submit written requests explaining the cause of urgency, and the registry will examine them. Oral mentions, he made clear, will be allowed only in rare situations. If you have any urgent mentioning, give your mentioning slip along with the cause of urgency; the registrar will examine Unless there are extraordinary circumstances, when somebodys liberty is involved, there is a question of death sentence, etc, then only I will list it, he said. His remark came after a counsel sought urgent listing in a case concerning the demolition of a canteen. On the bench, CJI Kant has repeatedly underlined the limits of free expression. He cautioned podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia for derogatory remarks, observing that free speech did not permit flouting societal norms. In another hearing, a bench he led pulled up Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for comments he made against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi during Operation Sindoor, stressing that freedom of speech is not absolute and that ministers must speak responsibly.
Schools and colleges in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh observe a holiday today, November 25, 2025, for Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day. Haryana has a restricted holiday. However, banks remain open across India. The Reserve Bank of India's holiday calendar confirms no bank closure for this occasion. Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth Sikh guru.
Ash cloud from Ethiopia's volcano expected to reach North India by 10 pm
An ash cloud from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano is heading towards India. It is expected to reach Gujarat this evening. The cloud will then move across Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab. This volcanic ash may darken the sky and affect air travel. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation.
Haryana Congress protests against vote rigging and fake voter data
ED attaches property worth Rs 1 crore in money laundering case
Jammu Tawi, Nov 24:Directorate of Enforcement, Jammu has attached an immovable property worth Rs 1 Crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. According to a statement, the provisionally attached property comprises industrial land at Panipat, Haryana of M/s Vidit Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Sirmour, HP. The statement reads that the ED initiated investigation [] The post ED attaches property worth Rs 1 crore in money laundering case appeared first on Northlines .
He has become the first-ever Haryana-born Chief Justice of India. Justice Kant, aged 63 years, will serve for just over 14 months until February 9, 2027, when he turns 65 -- the retirement age for Supreme Court judges.
Speech-impaired delivery agent leaves man emotional, touches hearts
Ambala: A speech-impaired Blinkit delivery agent has won everyones hearts after a video of him went viral, showing him working hard despite having a disadvantage. A content creator from Haryana posted a video on Thursday, November 20, which showed a speech-impaired delivery agent asking him for help. The heartwarming Instagram reel instantly went viral. In Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Five killed, 13 injured in bus crash near Kunjapuri temple in Uttarakhand
DEHRADUN: At least five pilgrims were killed in a road accident while returning from the historic Kunjapuri Temple in Uttarakhand's Tehri district on Monday. The incident occurred as the bus was returning from the Kunjapuri Devi Temple, located about 23 km from Rishikesh. Authorities confirmed five fatalities at the scene. Five people have tragically died in this accident, confirmed ASP J R Joshi of Tehri Garhwal. A total of 17 people were injured and rushed to nearby hospitals. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams were immediately dispatched to the location, where the bus reportedly fell approximately 70 meters into the ravine near Hindolakhal. Five teams from SDRF posts, including Dhalwala and Koti Colony, were immediately deployed to the site, stated SDRF Commandant Arpan Yaduvanshi. The victims who sustained injuries are reportedly from various states, including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Haryana. According to sources involved in the rescue, the accident happened when the bus lost control shortly after the driver started the engine. The vehicle, carrying 18 out of the total 28 passengers, subsequently plunged 80 to 100 meters into the gorge. Four women and one man were pronounced dead on arrival. Thirteen of the injured were initially taken to Suman Hospital in Narendranagar. Due to the severity of their condition, five critically injured passengers were later referred to AIIMS Rishikesh for advanced care. Local officials, including Tehsildar Ayodhya Prasad Uniyal and Deputy Superintendent of Police Surendra Singh Bhandari, rushed to the site to oversee relief operations. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed deep sorrow over the incident. The news of the bus accident near Narendranagar Kunjapuri Temple in Tehri is extremely heartbreaking, the Chief Minister stated. I pray that the departed souls find peace at the lotus feet of the Lord and that the bereaved families are granted the strength to bear this immense sorrow. I am in constant contact with local officials regarding the treatment of the injured. The Kunjapuri Temple is a revered spot, believed to be one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the chest (Kunj) of Goddess Sati is said to have fallen. Police have initiated an investigation into the exact cause of the horrific crash.
Guru Tegh Bahadur's Shaheedi Diwas on November 25, 2025, brings a mid-week break for students in North India, marking the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary. Delhi and Uttar Pradesh have declared public holidays, while Haryana has a restricted holiday, with Punjab's notification pending. The day honors the ninth Sikh Guru's sacrifice for religious freedom.
Codeine Syrup Case: ED Seizes Property Worth Rs 1 Crore
SRINAGAR: Directorate of Enforcement, Jammu has attached an immovable property worth Rs 1 Crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 According to a statement, the provisionally attached property comprises industrial land at Panipat, Haryana of M/s Vidit Healthcare Pvt Ltd, Sirmour, HP. The statement reads that the ED initiated investigation in respect []
Radico Khaitan launches Rampur 1943 Virasat Single Malt at 3,500-4,500
The single malt is priced between 3,500 and 4,500 per bottle and will initially be available in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi
SMPP Enters into Teaming Agreement with KNDS for KATANA
SMPP , one of India’s leading defence and aerospace companies, has entered into a teaming agreement through its subsidiary SMPP Ammunition with KNDS for the KATANA® range of precision-guided artillery ammunition. The KATANA® is a 155mm precision-guided munition designed to deliver high accuracy and extended range, addressing critical operational needs of modern artillery systems. The agreement was signed on 20 th November 2025 at Milipol Exhibition in Paris. Finalisation of Teaming agreement by SMPP with KNDS The KATANA® family product includes KATANA® Ballistic Range (BR), Extended Range (ER) and High Precision (HP) with laser seeker ammunition. The KATANA family of ammunition offers a full-calibre Precision Guided Munition with extended capabilities to address armoured threats with decametric-level precision and leverages a hybrid guidance system that combines multi-constellation receiver (GNSS) and an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) to ensure accuracy across diverse terrains and combat environments. A future variant is expected to incorporate a semi-active laser seeker to achieve metric-level precision for even more demanding mission profiles. The fire-and-forget capability further enhances its effectiveness in complex operational scenarios, including densely populated urban areas. Under the teaming agreement, SMPP and KNDS will focus on offering the KATANA® family of ammunition to the Indian Army under the Make in India policy, strengthening India’s capability in advanced artillery ammunition and addressing a key operational requirement for the Indian Armed Forces. This agreement comes at a time when the Indian Army has an extensive and urgent requirement for 155mm artillery systems and ammunition. SMPP Limited, founded in 1985, is one of India’s leading defence and aerospace manufacturers with a diverse product portfolio that includes personnel protection, platform armouring, medium & large calibre ammunition & unmanned aerial systems (armed/ surveillance) and their respective payloads. The company is actively expanding into new areas critical to India’s defence preparedness. Headquartered in New Delhi, SMPP operates advanced manufacturing facilities in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. KNDS Ammo France belongs to KNDS Group which is a European land defence systems leader. As prime contractor and lead system integrator KNDS develop, deliver and sustain state of the art manned and unmanned ‘system-of-systems’, complete mission solutions and its main systems and sub-platforms, including the related ammunitions and services.
Radico Khaitan launches Rampur 1943 Virasat Indian Single Malt in select markets
Radico Khaitan has introduced Rampur 1943 Virasat Indian Single Malt. This new single malt is now available in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi. The price ranges from Rs 3,500 to Rs 4,500 per bottle. The company aims to make Indian single malts more accessible. Rampur 1943 Virasat offers a rich taste profile.
At Saras Mela, Haryana CM launches two portals to help self-help groups
After row over Bill, MHA tries to soothe Punjab's concerns
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.
Justice Surya Kant to Take Charge as CJI on Monday
Born on February 10, 1962, in Hisar district of Haryana, Justice Kant rose from a small-town legal practice to the countrys highest judicial office
Haryana DGP calls for action against singers promoting gang culture
Police chief links gun culture in music to youth crime under Operation Trackdown
Treat singers promoting gang lifestyle through music, videos as criminals: Haryana DGP
In a bold move against cultural glorification of violence, Haryana DGP O P Singh has ordered law enforcement to categorize artists who glorify gang lifestyles in their music and videos as offenders. This crackdown is part of a wider initiative to combat the prevalence of songs that romanticize crime and gun culture.
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)
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
White Collar Terror Module: Haryana Preacher Pleads With Police To Collect Rent From Doctors
New Delhi/Srinagar, Nov 23: The atmosphere in the police interrogation room at Srinagar is tense but a Haryana preacher detained in connection with a white-collar terror module remains focused on unpaid rent from arrested doctors. Maulvi Ishtiyaq, the religious preacher from Mewat in Haryana, was picked up by Jammu and Kashmir Police after the recovery of 2,500 kg of explosive material, including ammonium nitrate, potassium chlorate, and sulphur, from his rented residence located outside Faridabads Al Falah University, which has [] The post White Collar Terror Module: Haryana Preacher Pleads With Police To Collect Rent From Doctors appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Justice Surya Kant to take oath on Monday as next Chief Justice of India
NEW DELHI: Justice Surya Kant, who has been part of several landmark verdicts and orders on abrogation of Article 370 removing Jammu and Kashmir's special status, Bihar electoral rolls revision and Pegasus spyware case, will on Monday take oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India . He will succeed Justice B R Gavai, who demits office this evening. Justice Kant was appointed as the next CJI on October 30 and will remain in the post for nearly 15 months. He will demit office on February 9, 2027 on attaining the age of 65 years. Born on February 10, 1962 in Hisar district of Haryana to a middle-class family, Justice Kant went from being a small-town lawyer to the country's highest judicial office, where he has been part of several verdicts and orders of national importance and constitutional matters. He also has the distinction of standing 'first class first' in his Master's degree in law in 2011 from Kurukshetra University. Justice Kant, who penned several notable judgments in the Punjab and Haryana HC, was appointed the chief justice of Himachal Pradesh HC on October 5, 2018. His tenure as an SC judge is marked by verdicts on the abrogation of Article 370, free speech and citizenship rights. 'Will prioritise reducing pendancy of cases': CJI designate Surya Kant The judge was part of the recent presidential reference on the powers of the Governor and President in dealing with bills passed by a state assembly. The verdict is keenly awaited with potential ramifications across states. He was part of the bench that kept the colonial-era sedition law in abeyance, directing that no new FIRs be registered under it until a government review. Justice Kant also nudged the Election Commission to disclose the details of 65 lakh voters excluded from the draft electoral rolls in Bihar while hearing a batch of petitions challenging the poll panel's decision to undertake Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters list in the poll-bound state. In an order that emphasised grassroots democracy and gender justice, he led a bench that reinstated a woman sarpanch unlawfully removed from office and called out the gender bias in the matter. He is also credited with directing that one-third of seats in bar associations, including the Supreme Court Bar Association, be reserved for women. Justice Kant was part of the bench that appointed a five-member committee headed by former top court judge Justice Indu Malhotra to probe the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab in 2022, saying such matters required a judicially trained mind. He also upheld the One Rank-One Pension scheme for defence forces, calling it constitutionally valid, and continues to hear petitions of women officers in the armed forces seeking parity in permanent commission. Justice Kant was on the seven-judge bench that overruled the 1967 Aligarh Muslim University judgment, opening the way for reconsideration of the institution's minority status. He was also part of the bench which heard the Pegasus spyware case and which appointed a panel of cyber experts to probe allegations of unlawful surveillance, famously stating that the state cannot get a free pass under the guise of national security.
Haryana Police's Operation Trackdown has made significant arrests. Over 5,000 offenders have been apprehended. Notorious criminals involved in serious crimes have been taken into custody. This operation aims to enhance law and order across the state. Authorities have extended the drive to further curb criminal activities. The police are committed to making Haryana a safer place.
Jan Dhan accounts in Madhya Pradesh used to circulate cyber-fraud money; three held
BHOPAL: Once meant to bank the unbanked, zero balance bank accounts in Madhya Pradesh created under the PM Jan Dhan Scheme have now transformed into mule accounts for cyber fraudsters. Three individuals have been arrested so far. As many as seven bank accounts have been misused by fraudsters who have parked funds looted from crimes committed in other states. Five of these bank accounts are Jan Dhan accounts, including one account of a deceased person. How did the fraud surface? Recently, a daily wage labourer Bisram Ivne (40) approached the authorities, stating that transactions of around Rs 2 crore were carried out through his Jan Dhan account since June 2025. He came to know about it when he went to the bank to update his KYC details. We initiated a focussed investigation in the matter by the district polices cyber cell and the subsequent probe revealed transactions of around Rs 1.5 crore in the account since June, Betul district police superintendent Virendra Jain told TNIE on Saturday. Subsequent police probes, particularly based on some similar complaints, led the cops to six more accounts, four of which were Jan Dhan accounts in which transactions spanning between Rs 47.44 lakh and Rs 2.24 crore were detected, which brought the total sum to more than Rs 9.84 crore. Surprisingly, one of the Jan Dhan accounts in which suspicious monetary transactions were detected, was held by one Rajendra Varde, who is no longer alive. Another account with suspicious transactions was a student scholarship account held by 20-year-old college student Narmada Ivne. As the probe progressed it was found that the Rs 9.84 crore plus sum was parked in these accounts, which were being used as mule accounts. The sum actually represented the proceeds of cyber fraud cases done in other states, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi and Haryana, SP Jain said. The money pertained to proceeds of cyber-crime, including cryptocurrency investment fraud, fake customer service centre related fraud and cyber phishing. Accused so far Further investigations took the Betul district polices multiple teams to two hideouts in Indore, from where three men have so far been arrested in the case. The arrested men include Raja alias Ayush Chauhan (28), who hails from Savligarh (Betul), his brother-in-law Ankit Rajput (32) and Narendra Singh Rajput (42). As many as 15 cell-phones, 21 ATM cards, Rs 28,000 cash and 11 bank passbooks of nationalized and private banks have been seized from the arrested men. The seizure has revealed that more than 20 more bank accounts were being used to park and circulate the cyber fraud money in different parts of Madhya Pradesh. Many of those accounts may well be Jan Dhan accounts, the SP-Betul said. Investigations have revealed the involvement of an ad hoc employee of one of the banks, who helped the inter-state gang in first getting access to the accounts, then changing the registered mobile phone number of each of the accounts, get new ATM cards issued and finally get access to internet-mobile banking for each account, particularly to get control of account whose holder had died. But the arrested trio is just one layer of the multi-layered racket, whose real players (backward and forward linkages of the racket) were operating from other states.
Delhi Police Bust ISI-Linked Drone Gun-Running Network
Police said the module had been supplying weapons to gangs operating in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab: Reports
Parents Seek Clarity On Students' Future At Al-Falah Medical College
Serious concerns have emerged among parents of students enrolled at Al-Falah Medical College in Haryanas Faridabad as the institution faces ongoing regulatory and security scrutiny.
Delhi Police bust ISI-linked drone arms network; four held, 10 pistols seized
According to the police, the network sourced foreign-made weapons smuggled from Pakistan using drones and supplied them to gangsters in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab. Probe revealed that weapons were being smuggled from Pakistan
Delhi Police Bust ISI-Linked Drone Arms Supply Chain; 4 Held, 10 Foreign-Made Pistols Seized
New Delhi, Nov 22: An international arms trafficking network allegedly linked to Pakistans ISI-backed suppliers has been busted with the arrest of four key operatives involved in supplying high-end foreign-made weapons to organised crime groups across north India, police said on Saturday. According to the police, the network sourced foreign-made weapons smuggled from Pakistan using drones and supplied them to gangsters in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. Investigations revealed that weapons were being smuggled from Pakistan using customised drones [] The post Delhi Police Bust ISI-Linked Drone Arms Supply Chain; 4 Held, 10 Foreign-Made Pistols Seized appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
HC Raps Haryana For Punishing Doctor Who Didnt Stand for MLA
Court calls States conduct insensitive and highly disturbing as it protects doctor on COVID duty from arbitrary disciplinary action.
HC slams action against doctor for not standing on Haryana MLA's arrival in emergency ward
The court directed the Haryana authorities to issue a no-objection certificate (NOC) required by the petitioner doctor for pursuing a postgraduate medical course and imposed 50,000 as costs on the State
HC raps Haryana govt for action against doctor who didnt stand when MLA arrived in emergency ward
CHANDIGARH: Expressing dismay over a government doctor deployed on COVID duty in a Haryana hospital facing disciplinary action merely because he did not stand up when an MLA arrived in the emergency ward, the Punjab and Haryana High Court said the State's behaviour was insensitive and highly disturbing. Undesirable incidents of dedicated medical professionals being ill-treated should be checked, a bench of Justices Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Rohit Kapoor said as it directed the Haryana authorities to issue a no-objection certificate (NOC) required by the petitioner doctor for pursuing a postgraduate medical course and imposed Rs 50,000 as costs on the State. Petitioner Dr Manoj was a casualty medical officer working with the Haryana government. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was on duty in the emergency ward of a government hospital. An MLA, during his visit to the hospital, was annoyed that the petitioner did not rise upon his arrival, the plea by the doctor said. A show-cause notice (SCN) was issued to the petitioner as the State proposed to impose a minor punishment under Rule 8 of the Haryana Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 2016. The petitioner submitted his reply in June 2024, saying that he did not recognise the MLA and that his failure to stand was unintentional and did not amount to discourtesy. However, no final order has been passed till date, according to the petitioner. We are anguished and amazed at the action of the State in issuing the show-cause notice to a government doctor who was on emergency duty during the COVID-19 period only because he did not rise when the MLA arrived. To expect a doctor to rise when an MLA enters the emergency ward of the hospital and to propose disciplinary action against him if he does not rise is highly disturbing. The petitioner's explanation that he did not recognise the MLA or that he did not do anything to inflict insult has been completely ignored, read the November 21 order. In our view it is insensitive on the part of the State to proceed against the petitioner on such a charge. It would be equally arbitrary to deny him the right to pursue higher medical education by withholding the NOC only because SCN is pending against him, the court said. Stressing that pursuing medical education is a tough challenge, the court said students must perform exceptionally well even to secure admission in an MBBS course. It is well-known that medical courses require deep dedication and commitment over prolonged periods. After completing MBBS and joining government service, a doctor is expected to provide medical facilities to the masses. Public representatives and others responsible must extend respect and basic courtesies to such dedicated professionals, it said. The court said, With anguish, we note that frequent reports surface in newspapers of dedicated medical professionals being ill-treated by relatives of patients or public representatives without valid cause. Time has come when such undesirable incidents are checked and due recognition is extended to sincere medical professionals. The bench said that it would be wholly unjust and manifestly arbitrary to allow adverse action against a doctor merely because he did not rise upon the arrival of an MLA. Keeping such proceedings pending for years and denying the petitioner an NOC on such a basis, therefore, cannot be sustained. The respondent State is, therefore, directed to issue the NOC to the petitioner forthwith. In view of the above, the present writ petition succeeds and is allowed, with costs quantified at Rs 50,000 to be deposited with Poor Patient Welfare Fund, PGIMER, Chandigarh by the respondent State, the order said.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has slammed the Haryana government for initiating disciplinary action against a doctor deployed on COVID duty for not standing up when an MLA arrived. The court termed the state's behavior insensitive and highly disturbing, directing the issuance of a no-objection certificate for the doctor's postgraduate studies and imposing Rs 50,000 costs on the state.
Chennai court convicts three Bawaria gang members in 2005 MLA murder case
CHENNAI: A Chennai City Sessions Court on Friday convicted three members of the notorious Bawaria gang for the brazen murder of the then Gummidipoondi MLA from AIADMK K Sudarsanam at his Thanakulam house in Tiruvallur over twenty years ago on January 8, 2005. The three Jagadish alias Gunna and Rakesh alias Guddu of Haryana and Ashok alias Laxman of Rajasthan were convicted for dacoity and murder. The sentencing for the three and the verdict on the fourth accused standing trial Jaildar Singh alias Lalimaster will be pronounced on Monday. Two more men accused in the case had died earlier in prison. Sudarsanam, aged 57, who had also served as the Minister for Backward Classes Welfare in 2002, was killed in his house in the armed gang attacked with guns before daybreak on January 8. The gang managed to escape with jewels. Some of the MLAs kin were also injured. A special team of police, headed by IPS officer SR Jangid (now retired), was tasked with nabbing the accused involved in the case. The team discovered that the Bawaria gang was involved in a series of robberies and dacoities along the highways in Tamil Nadu and even neighbouring states between 1995 and 2005.
Haryana to set up ATS after Faridabad universitys links with Red Fort explosion surface
CHANDIGARH: Following the November 10 Delhi blast and the discovery of Faridabad white-collar terror module linked to it, the Haryana Police has fast-tracked its plan to establish an anti-terrorist squad (ATS) with focus on Islamic extremists and Khalistani separatist networks. Sources said that the new ATS structure will rest on three coordinated wingsintelligence gathering, complex investigations, and field operations modeled after the units across the country. The ATS will mainly focus on the NCR, which comprises 14 districts of Haryana, including Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonepat and Jhajjara belt that has repeatedly figured in national security alerts. A senior official indicated that the headquarters of ATS might be set up either at Panchkula or Gurugram. The ATS, officials say marks a generational shift in states approach to counter-terror ops: integrating intel, investigation, and operational capacity within a singular, high-tech framework. The commandos at ATS disposal will be trained for precision operations based on information from field and digital surveillance, said a senior police officer. Haryana DGP, OP Singh said, Our effort is to scan every layeranalogue and digitalfor the earliest signs of mobilisation. We want to transition from reactive policing to proactive, intelligence-led disruption of threats. Sources added that each of over 150 police stations in NCR districts will dedicate at least one security agent solely for the purpose of terror-intelligence collection.
HC imposes Rs 50k cost on Haryana for showcausing doctor who didnt stand for MLA
Haryana Police fast-tracks Anti-Terror Squad plan after Red Fort blast
CHANDIGARH: After the November 10 Red Fort blast that killed 15 people and the exposure of a Faridabad white-collar terror module linked to the attack, the Haryana Police has revived and fast-tracked its long-pending plan to set up an Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) focused on Islamic extremist factions and Khalistani separatist networks. The ATS will prioritise counter-terror operations across the National Capital Region (NCR), covering fourteen Haryana districts, including Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonepat and Jhajjar, areas repeatedly flagged in national security alerts. Sources said the dormant proposal has now been pushed into action. The planned ATS will be equipped with three integrated wings, intelligence gathering, complex investigations and field operations, modelled on other elite units in the country. Officials said the squad will concentrate on emerging threats from Islamic extremists, Khalistani outfits and nodes of left-wing extremism. Officials said the ATS marks a generational shift in the states counter-terror approach by integrating intelligence, investigation and operational capacity into a single, high-tech framework. The commandos at the ATS disposal will be trained for precision operations based on information from field and digital surveillance, said a senior police officer, highlighting the units tech-driven vision. A senior official said the ATS headquarters may be set up in Panchkula or Gurugram to ensure synergy with NCR-focused operations and proximity to national agencies. The unit will employ advanced surveillance tools and analytic systems to monitor both online and offline spaces for early signs of mobilisation. Each of the more than 150 police stations in NCR districts will assign a dedicated security agent for daily terror-intelligence collection under the direct supervision of a senior officer. Speaking to the TNIE , Haryana DGP O P Singh said, Our effort is to scan every layer, analogue and digital, for the earliest signs of mobilisation. We want to move from reactive policing to proactive, intelligence-led disruption of threats. ED arrests Al Falah University founder Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui in PMLA case amid Red Fort blast probe A critical plank of the ATS is its operational wing, a force of 500 commandos trained in advanced counter-terror tactics, urban warfare and critical incident management, Singh added, emphasising both manpower and modernisation in the proposed units effectiveness. He further said, Our mandate is early neutralisation of threats through layered intelligence, swift investigation and precise operations. Haryana will not be a soft target. ATS is not a one-time exercise but a continuous vigil. This squad will embody our long-term commitment to internal security and public trust. The ATS will work in coordination with central agencies and ATS units in Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. Terror knows no boundaries between states. Seamless sharing of actionable leads and synchronised interventions are essential to prevent catastrophic events, said another senior officer involved in the planning. The final plan is still being refined, though officials say the structure will draw from best practices across elite North Indian units. Currently, the Haryana CID handles intelligence gathering related to terrorist activity.
Rohtak honour killing: Man murders sister for inter-caste marriage
Chandigarh: Haryana police arrested a man and three of his associates on Thursday, November 20, for allegedly murdering his 23-year-old sister in an act of honour killing in Rohtak over an inter-caste marriage. He was reportedly planning to kill his sister Sapnas husband next. The arrests were made following an encounter on the Ladhot-Bohar road Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Himachal man who lost his memory reunited with family after 45 years
Rikhi was working at a hotel in Haryana's Yamunanagar when he met with a major road accident during a trip to Ambala. He sustained a head injury and went missing back in 1980
Haryana man, three others arrested for killing sister over inter-caste marriage
CHANDIGARH: Police in Haryana on Thursday arrested a man and three of his associates for allegedly murdering his 23-year-old sister over inter-caste marraige, and for reportedly planning to kill her husband next. The arrests were made after an encounter on the Ladhot-Bohar road in Rohtak. The victim, 23-year-old woman Sapna, was allegedly shot dead by her brother and his friends at her in-laws house at Kahni village in Rohtak on Wednesday night. Her brother-in-law, Sahil, sustained bullet injuries during the attack and is undergoing treatment at the PGIMS at Rohtak. Sapna had married Suraj, an auto driver, about three and a half years ago against their families wishes. The couple, who have a daughter, knew each other since school. The couple had initially moved away from their native Kahani village but had returned recently. On Wednesday night around 9.40 pm, Sapna's brother Sanju, accompanied by three friends, allegedly stormed into Sapnas house and opened fire.Sapna died on the spot, while Surajs brother Sahil sustained injuries. Suraj was not at home at the time of the attack. Haryana DGP, OP Singh, said that around midnight, the police received information that the accused was preparing to target Suraj next and could be intercepted on Ladot-Bohar Road. Acting swiftly on the input, a naka was established on LadotBohar Road and the accused were subsequently cornered by the police team. On being surrounded, the accused started firing. Then in self defense, the police retaliated. During the exchange of firing between police and criminals, all four accused sustained bullet injuries. They were immediately shifted to PGIMS Rohtak for treatment, he said. The accused have been identified as Sanju, Rahul -- both from Kahni village in Rohtak -- and Ankit alias Baba and Gaurav of Rukhi village in Sonepat district. Four pistols, ten live cartridges, two magazines and a motorcycle were recovered from their possession. The tragic incident took place after a period of relative calm in the agrarian state which remains bound to age-old traditions that still deny many adults the freedom to choose their partners. On June 19 last year, 20-year-old Komal, belonging to Gujjar Community was allegedly shot dead by her teenage brother in Jind who was angry over her getting married to a SC youth of Kaithal. On June 3, 2024, a 27-year-old Saravjeet Kaur of Nejadela Kalan village in Sirsa district was killed by her brother and father who were annoyed with her love affair with Karan from a nearby village. The couple was from the same caste. The parents did not agree with her love and strangled her and made a fake story of heart attack. On June 24 last year , Tejbir of Badala village and Meena of Sultanpur village was shot dead in Hansi town by two unidentified men in a suspected case of honour killing. On June 24, 2021, Vinay and his wife Kiran Dahiya of Gopalpura village in Sonipat, were shot by the girl's family as it was against their decision to marry in the same gotra. The couple had married in August 2020 and had been living in hiding in a Delhi village due to severe threat from the girl's family for a year. Even their plea before the Punjab and Haryana High Court for security could not save their life. On January 2, 2021, Neeraj was murdered allegedly by his brother-in-law and his accomplice in Panipat. He had married Komal in November 2020 who lived near his house. However, the girl's family did not agree to the alliance because the boy was from a different caste.
Delhi Bomber Had Made Radical Videos, Took Online Sessions On Suicide Bombing: Sources
Umar - who was recruited into the white collar terror module by other suspects in Haryana's Al-Falah University - shared other videos by radical Islamists with a group of people he was interacting with through encrypted apps.
Haryana Man Kills Sister For Marrying Against Family's Wish, Arrested
A man who allegedly shot dead his sister in Haryana's Rohtak for marrying against their family's wishes has been arrested with three others, police said on Friday.
Who after R Ashwin? Nikhil Kashyap, the 6'2 bowler from Haryana, is up for the challenge
Haryana's Nikhil Kashyap is the lone off-spinner in the top 20 wicket-takers list in this season's Ranji Trophy. With 24 wickets in five matches, the 25-year-old, in his debut season, has set the Ranji Trophy on fire. He is ninth on the leading wicket-takers list and, with his tall frame, is someone selectors can keep a close eye on for the future.
Jind records highest stubble burning cases in Haryana despite FIRs and suspensions
Haryana cops seize illegal assets of 18 drug traffickers
Case filed against 3 for pushing Haryana youths into Myanmar fraud rings
Al Falah University received central government scholarships and AICTE funding. The National Commission for Minorities intervened multiple times to support the institute. The university secured minority status and faced legal battles with the Haryana government over seat reservations and university status.
CHANDIGARH: Police in Punjab's Ludhiana on Thursday claimed they have busted a multi-state gangster-terror module, allegedly backed by Pakistan's spy agency ISI, following an exchange of fire in which two accused were injured. One of the accused was critically injured, officials said. Ludhiana Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma said the two had opened fire when they were intercepted in Ludhiana following information that they were roaming in the area. Two grenades and five sophisticated pistols were among the items seized from them. According to police, the duo was tasked with throwing grenades at designated places to cause unrest. In a post on X, the Ludhiana police said, In a major breakthrough, Ludhiana Police busted Pakistan's ISI-backed multi-state gangster-terror Module; links with Lawrence Bishnoi gang uncovered. Two shot at, one critically injured. It said that an FIR has been registered at the Jodhewal Police Station in Ludhiana under the Explosives Act and Arms Act, and an investigation was underway to explore their links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Ludhiana Police Commissioner Sharma said police had earlier busted a terror module and arrested three people who hailed from Punjab, Haryana and Bihar. Three other accused (who) have (already) been arrested, out of which one accused with links to one Pawan, who is the brother of Harry, who carried out firing on the house of Salman Khan in Mumbai, has been arrested too. In total, two Chinese 86P hand grenades, five sophisticated pistols and more than 40 rounds (of bullets) were recovered, the Ludhiana Police further mentioned in the post. According to police officials, every member of the module was given a different task and a Pakistan-based handler used to call them from a virtual number. Giving details about the two accused who were injured in the exchange of fire, Sharma said their handler had told these two that there would be an exchange of grenades at a particular spot, and after collecting them, they had to hurl those at designated places so that it would cause casualties. However, those who were to hand over the grenades to them had already been arrested by police, he said, adding, We had laid a trap and when they were challenged they opened fire at the police party... Some bullets hit a police vehicle. The Ludhiana police commissioner said police fired in the air first and then in exchange of fire, the two accused suffered bullet injuries, of which one was critically injured. Both were immediately taken to a hospital, he said.
Robert Vadra Claims 'Witch-Hunt' After ED Names Him Accused In Money Laundering Case
Vadra is already being investigated in two other money-laundering cases related to alleged land deal irregularities in Haryana and Rajasthan.
HC orders relief in 80-year-old widows 5-decade-long struggle to secure pension
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered relief for an octogenarian widow who has been fighting for nearly five decades to secure the grant of family pension and other retirement benefits of her husband, who died in 1974. The court recorded that the petitioner, an illiterate and destitute 80-year-old widow, has been compelled Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Supreme Court directs Centre to prepare sustainable mining plan for Aravalli Range
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the Central government to prepare a comprehensive Management Plan for Sustainable Mining (MPSM) applicable across the Aravalli hill system, which spanned across the States of Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat, along with the national capital. The Bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice [] The post Supreme Court directs Centre to prepare sustainable mining plan for Aravalli Range appeared first on India Legal .
SC stays Haryana STF's probe against Delhi lawyer; confirms interim bail in murder case
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Haryana Police Special Task Force investigation against a Delhi-based advocate who was arrested in a murder case. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices Prasanna B Varale and K Vinod Chandran also confirmed the interim bail granted earlier by it on November 12 to lawyer Vikram Singh in the case. It took note of the submissions of senior advocate Vikas Singh and said that the probe, qua the lawyer, will not proceed. I am not asking for discharge today, let the status report be called from the CBI, after that, if the bench thinks it's fit for discharge... The way the prosecution is behaving in this case is atrocious! the senior lawyer said. The bench, however, did not stay the entire investigation in the matter and said the plea for handing over the probe to the CBI will be taken up later. On Wednesday, the senior advocate alleged that the lawyer had been subjected to custodial torture and arrested solely to extract information about his clients. He was tied to a pole all night and made to sleep like that. WhatsApp messages were sent despite this court's order restraining such communication. He was given third-degree torture. He was threatened that his hair would be cut, and it was cut immediately at the police station, Vikas Singh said. He also alleged that STF officials were pressuring Vikram Singh to settle a gang-war because he represented certain accused. How can a lawyer settle matters between hardened gangsters? he asked and urged the bench to confirm the interim bail already granted and to transfer the probe to the CBI, considering the seriousness of the allegations. He also pointed out that although the top court ordered the advocate's release on November 12, he was freed only on November 13 at 8.30 pm. The counsel for Haryana denied any wrongdoing and submitted that Vikram Singh's bail bond was furnished only the next day, and that the release followed immediately thereafter. He also said that the petitioner was making misleading statements and that the grounds of arrest had been duly supplied. He added that it was the advocate who had initiated WhatsApp communication with the investigating officer. Opposing any move to involve the CBI, the state counsel said that the murder case was being handled by the STF and transferring the present grievances would amount to transferring the entire investigation. So what is the issue? The CBI will investigate it much better, the CJI said and listed the plea for the hearing on Thursday. Earlier, while granting the bail, the court had directed that Vikram Singh be released forthwith on furnishing a bail bond of Rs 10,000, and posted the matter for Wednesday. The bench directed the registrar (judicial) of the top court to communicate the order to the Gurugram police commissioner for immediate compliance. At the outset, Vikas Singh, who is also president of the Supreme Court Bar Association, said that anybody practising criminal law will now be susceptible to these kinds of coercive measures. He said the arrested advocate was representing gangsters, but these kinds of police atrocities against lawyers were impermissible. Vikram Singh, an advocate enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi since July 2019, was lodged in Faridabad jail before the grant of bail. In the course of his professional duties, the petitioner has represented several clients in criminal cases between 2021 and 2025, including persons alleged to have connections with one Kapil Sangwan @ Nandu. All such representations were undertaken purely in the discharge of his professional obligations and in conformity with the Advocates Act and the standards of professional ethics. However, instead of respecting the independence of the Bar, the investigating agency has sought to criminalise the petitioner's professional association with his clients, thereby undermining the rule of law and the sanctity of the advocate-client relationship, the plea said. It said the lawyer was targeted after an application was filed before a court alleging custodial assault on one of his clients, Jyoti Prakash alias 'Baba', who reportedly suffered a leg fracture in STF custody. The retaliatory action by the investigating agency culminated in my illegal arrest, the petition said. It said Vikram Singh was arrested on October 31 without a written grounds of arrest or independent witnesses, in violation of Articles 21 and 22 of the Constitution. On November 1, a trial court in Faridabad remanded Singh to judicial custody for 14 days by a mechanical and non-speaking order, devoid of any reasoning or material connecting him to the alleged offences, it said.
SC stays Haryana STF's probe against Delhi lawyer in murder case
The Supreme Court stayed the Haryana Police STF investigation against advocate Vikram Singh, arrested in a murder case, and confirmed his interim bail. The court noted submissions alleging custodial torture and arrest to extract client information, but did not stay the entire probe or immediately transfer it to the CBI.
At the wedding, Annu Rani arrived in a traditional red lehenga and was welcomed on stage by Haryana kickboxer-groom Sahil Bhardwaj.
In a landmark decision, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted a specially-abled woman access to her late father's family pension, overturning a previous denial. Despite her 70% disability and her marriage to a husband with a 100% disability who has a government job, the court affirmed that neither her marital status nor her husband's salary affects her eligibility.
Old Image of Sweets Destroyed in Haryana Falsely Linked to RJD and Bihar Polls
The viral image is from Sisra in Haryana where the flying squad destroyed spoiled sweets in 2020.
Umar Visited Mosque In Haryana Several Times Before Delhi Blast; Maulana, Urdu Teacher Detained
Umar, the suicide bomber in the blast outside Delhi's Red Fort Metro Station which killed 13 people, visited the Raipur mosque several times.
Congress dilemma in Upper House
NEW DELHI: Still reeling from its devastating performance in the Bihar Assembly elections, the Congress now faces a critical test of biannual Rajya Sabha elections, scheduled for early next year. With the partys Assembly seats shrinking in several key states and alliance leverage weakening, it may struggle to retain its influence in the Upper House. Elections for 75 seats in the Rajya Sabha are scheduled across April, June, and November 2026. While the BJP-led NDA is expected to make net gains, the elections may present an uphill task for the Congress with its weakened MLA base and rising internal dissent. The elections will see seats vacated across multiple states, including Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Himachal Pradesh, among others. Although Congress may lose some seats, it is likely to retain as many as nine seatsthree from Karnataka, two from Telangana, one each from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. With some seasoned leaders set to exit, the elections are viewed as crucial by many. Some of the leaders who complete their term in the Upper House include Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, veteran leaders Digvijaya Singh and Shakti Singh Gohil. Another leader who completes his term is senior advocate and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi from Telangana in April 2026. While Kharge, whose term from Karnataka ends on June 25, 2026, is expected to be renominated for another term, says party sources. Kharge is the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha (LoP) as well. While veteran leaders may push for renomination, arguing that experienced voices are needed in the Upper House, a section of leaders also root for fielding fresh faces to revive the partys prospects in Parliament and state units. Although the official candidate selection process is months away, the sources say that some names are already doing the rounds. While Congress is expected to hold ground in Karnataka and Telangana, it risks losing seats in states where its footprint has shrunk. The partys hopes also hinge on coalition arithmetic in Maharashtra, where shifting alliances and fragmented mandates could influence the outcome Meanwhile, regional allies within the INDIA bloc will also play a critical role in negotiating seat-sharing arrangements, making strategic alliances more crucial than ever. Maharashtra will see seven seats vacant in April 2026, with Sharad Pawar (NCP-SP), Priyanka Chaturvedi (Shiv Sena UBT), and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale completing their terms. Congress is entering these elections with limited leverage. The Bihar election has reduced its bargaining power among the allies, said a senior party leader. Success will depend not just on numbers, but on negotiation skills and candidate selection. On the other hand, the BJP-led NDA, buoyed by strong Assembly numbers in key states, is expected to leverage its dominance to gain additional Rajya Sabha seats, further squeezing Congress. Kharge, Singhvi among those completing terms this year Some of the leaders who complete their term in the Upper House include Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, veteran leaders Digvijaya Singh and Shakti Singh Gohil. Another leader who completes his term is senior advocate and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi from Telangana in April 2026.
ED gets 13-day custody of Al Falah group chairman
NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR/LUCKNOW: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is investigating the Al Falah group at the centre of the Delhi blast case for alleged money laundering, has uncovered tainted funds amounting to Rs 415 crore, sources said on Wednesday. The agency has secured 13-day custody of Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui , the chairman and founder of the group. An official said the Al Falah group generated proceeds of crime by deceiving students through false claims about the accreditation and recognition of its institutions. Meanwhile, sources said around 10 people associated with the Al-Falah University, including three from Kashmir, are missing. Their mobile phones too are switched off. Their disappearances came to light after a joint operation by the J&K and Haryana police. In J&K, the police on Wednesday inspected lockers belonging to doctors in the Valley. In Uttar Pradesh, the state Anti-Terrorist Squad launched a comprehensive information-gathering exercise across eight districts, seeking detailed records of all students, teachers and management personnel associated with all operational madrasas. ED probe against Al-Falah group unearths 'cheating' to the tune of Rs 415 crore Al Falah Group chairman's family property in MP's Mhow gets notice for unauthorised construction
No live-in: All-caste khap makes parental consent must for love marriages
LUCKNOW: An all-caste Sarv Khap Panchayat in Muzaffarnagar in western Uttar Pradesh, unanimously passed 11 resolutions against what it called the prevalent social evils, including opposition to live-in relationships and homosexuality and making parental consent for love marriage mandatory. The panchayat also recommended ending traditional 13-day death feast. Notably, it set up a committee to enforce the decisions, with the next meeting scheduled for 2035. Organised in Sorum village of Shahpur Nagar panchayat area on Tuesday, it saw former Union minister Sanjeev Balyan and present Uttar Pradesh minister Kapil Dev Agarwal among the prominent attendees that attracted around 15,000 people. The khap, which witnessed the participation of khap chaudharis and thumbedars of around 36 communities, along with farmers and common people, held three-day deliberations on what the organisers called social evils, traditions, and vices spreading in the society. Participants came from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir. The chaudhary of the Balyan Khap and Bharatiya Kisan Union national president Naresh Tikait and national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait also attended the event. Budhana MLA Rajpal Balyan and Muzaffarnagar MP Harendra Malik also participated in it. Its leaders decided that an all-caste panchayat should be held once in a decade to address social evils. What the Sarv Khap Panchayat resolved Ban on death feasts, female feticide, and dowry system Initiative for de-addiction Opposition to live-in relationships, homosexuality Parental consent for love marriage Girl child education Environmental, cow protection
PM-Kisan installment released, over 15L Haryana farmers benefit from move
On path to become global hub for natural farming: Modi
21st instalment of PM-KISAN released, Rs 316.38 cr credited to 15.82 lakh Haryana farmers NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is on the path to becoming a global hub of natural farming, asserting that the agriculture sector has undergone a major transformation over the last 11 years and that agricultural exports [] The post On path to become global hub for natural farming: Modi appeared first on Northlines .
Hooda cites Justice Report to attack Haryana government
Fight Breaks Out At Haryana Wedding After Dancer Slaps Guest On Stage
A fight broke out at a wedding function in Haryana's Nuh after a woman performer allegedly slapped a guest on stage when he attempted to misbehave with her, leading to chaos and fisticuffs that were somehow managed by the villagers.
ED probe against Al-Falah group unearths 'cheating' to the tune of Rs 415 crore
NEW DELHI: The initial financial probe into the Al-Falah group has unearthed alleged cheating to the tune of Rs 415 crore, said a senior officer in the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The agency is also probing the foreign funding it has received so far. The group, whose Haryana-based university has come under the scanner after three doctors working there were found to be suspects in the November 10 Red Fort blast that killed 13 people, is being investigated under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The varsity based in Faridabad allegedly cheated students and parents by using the false claim that it is accredited with the NAAC and recognised under Section 12(B) of the UGC to attract admissions and fees. A forensic analysis of income tax returns from the financial years 2014-15 to 2024-25 showed a unified financial structure, said the ED. The bank accounts of Al-Falah School of Engineering and Technology, Al-Falah School of Education and Training, Al-Falah University and the overarching Al-Falah Charitable Trust were all operated under a single Permanent Account Number (PAN). ED arrests Al Falah University founder Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui in PMLA case amid Red Fort blast probe The data reveals a steady stream of revenue declared as Receipts from main object or Educational Revenue. From FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, these declared incomes surged, including Rs 41.97 crore in 2019-20, Rs 89.28 crore in 2022-23 and Rs 80.10 crore in 2024-25. The ED has concluded that the aggregate educational income during the years the institutes were operating without valid accreditation amounts to Rs 415.10 crore. The agency has stated that these are proceeds of crime rather than steady income to run the institution citing that these receipts were collected by deception, using false statutory and false accreditation claims, thereby directly linking the funds to the scheduled offences of cheating and forgery. The ED also said that there are critical red flags in the group's financials. The financials of the various entities are at variance with the huge amount of assets / wealth accumulated by the group, it said. The agency is probing potential diversions of funds such as the alleged routing of hostel and mess fees to a family-run entity named Anla Enterprises LLP and funds transferred to another family-linked firm, Karkun Construction and Developers, for construction contracts. The agency has got 13 days custody of Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, chairman and founder of the varsity, who was arrested on November 18 on charges of money laundering.
PANAJI: Departing from tradition, a grand immersive parade featuring film floats will mark the beginning of this years International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji on Thursday evening. For the first time, IFFI will welcome audiences with a colourful, lively showcase where stories, music, and characters come to life. This change aims to transform the festival into a more vibrant, open, and publicly engaging event. The parade, starting from the Entertainment Society of Goa, is expected to turn the streets of Goa into a living canvas of Indias cinematic and cultural brilliance. Leading the spectacle will be magnificent state tableaus from Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, and Goa, each presenting a vivid portrait of identity and imagination. Andhra Pradesh highlights the charm of Visakhapatnams golden shores, the mystic valleys of Araku, and the pulsating spirit of Tollywood. Haryana offers a colourful fusion of folklore, theatre, culture, and cinematic pride. Goa, the festivals long-standing host, forms the emotional heart of the procession, celebrating its cosmopolitan warmth and timeless bond with world cinema. Among the highlights is the National Film Development Corporations (NFDC) 50 Years tableau, honouring five decades of nurturing filmmakers and fostering cinematic innovation across the nation. Marching alongside the states are grand cinematic tableaus from Indias leading production houses, each a moving universe of storytelling excellence. The mythic power of Akhanda 2 , the emotional depth of Ram Charans Peddi , the creative force of Mythri Movie Makers, the iconic legacy of Zee Studios, the global vision of Hombale Films, the Odia heritage of Bindusagar, Ultra Medias centenary homage to Guru Dutt, and the vibrant storytelling realm of WAVES OTT all converge to showcase the boundless diversity of Indian cinema. Opening the parade with breathtaking energy is the Central Bureau of Communications Bharat Ek Soor , a spellbinding folk symphony featuring over a hundred artists from sixteen states. Bhangra meets Garba, Lavani flows into Ghoomar, Bihu breathes beside Chhau and Nati, culminating in a majestic Tricolour formation that embodies Indias unified cultural heartbeat. Adding charm, nostalgia, and delight are Indias beloved animation favourites, Chhota Bheem and Chutki, and Motu Patlu and Bittu Bahanebaaz, stepping off the screen to greet audiences with laughter, warmth, and playful spirit. The Opening Parade of IFFI 2025 is more than an inauguration; it is a cinematic overture and a cultural promise. As Goa prepares for this extraordinary beginning, IFFI invites the world to witness India not just as a nation of stories, but as a nation in motion, moving forward in one unforgettable rhythm, said officials. Other highlights of this years edition include the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Film Festival and Hackathon. Over 50 women directors have their films featured, underscoring the governments commitment to promoting Nari Shakti in cinema. More than 240 films from 81 countries will be screened, including 13 world premieres, four international premieres, and 46 Asian premieres. Superstar Rajinikanth will be felicitated at the closing ceremony for completing 50 years of his legendary cinematic journey. Additional features include Centenary Tributes to honour legendary filmmakers Guru Dutt, Raj Khosla, Ritwik Ghatak, P. Bhanumathi, Bhupen Hazarika, and Salil Chowdhury. Special screenings of Chowdhurys Musafir and Ghataks Subarnarekha , along with the restored version of V. Shantarams Dr Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani , will also be held during the festival.
Explained: Who Did What In White Collar Terror Module Behind Delhi Blast
More details about how the white collar terror module operated has emerged, over a week after the Jaish-e-Mohammed-linked module in Haryana's Faridabad launched a suicide car bomb attack near Delhi's Red Fort.
10 'Missing' From Al Falah University, May Be From Red Fort Blast Cell: Sources
At least 10 people who worked or studied at the Al-Falah University in Haryana's Faridabad - which investigators believe was ground zero in the Delhi Red Fort terror attack - are missing, intelligence sources told NDTV Wednesday afternoon.
HPSC Assistant Professor result 2025: The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has declared the Assistant Professor result 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exams held on September 28 and October 12, 2025, can now check and download their scorecards from hpsc.gov.in. The recruitment covers 2,424 vacancies, with detailed application fees and eligibility criteria based on category, age, and qualification. Aspirants can follow a five-step process on the official portal to view and save their results for future reference.
Haryana Police Constable Returns Rs 11.11 Lakh Dowry And Gold, Accepts Just...
Haryana constable Pankaj Yadav returned Rs 11.11 lakh and jewellery at his wedding, accepting just a token amount, sending a powerful message against dowry
Haryana Dancer Assaulted At Wedding After Objecting To Grooms Relative's Behaviour | Video
The widely circulated video shows a man with currency notes bringing his hand too close to one dancer, prompting her to slap it away.
Chandigarh Diary | Vehicle type influences road behaviour, says DGP
Haryana DGP OP Singh sparked a controversy by stereotyping Thar owners as prone to a type of road behaviour. He stated, The choice of vehicle reflects your mindset, and cited an incident where an ACPs son, driving a Thar registered in the fathers name, ran over someone. He wanted his son freed, and we asked him whose name the car is registered in. Its in his name, Singh added. Singh later clarified on X, saying his remarks were made during a discussion on traffic management. His point was that police should avoid causing jams and should instead target vehicles which people are fed up with to prevent stunts and unruly driving. AAP MLA Dhaliwal back in the spotlight AAP MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal from Ajnala constituency is back in the spotlight, as the party on Friday announced his name as AAPs chief spokesperson. This came more than four months after he was divested of his post as state cabinet minister. The announcement came on the day AAP retained the Tarn Taran assembly by-election, with its candidate, Harmeet Singh Sandhu, defeating his SAD rival by 12,091 votes. After his removal from the cabinet, Dhaliwal was first seen in public during the floods in the state. The new role marks a reversal of fortune after Dhaliwals political wilderness following an initial period of prominence. Sukhu goes spiritual in the mountains Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has offered prayers at the newly constructed Panjpiri Sheetla Mata Temple in Kangra district, along with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of Art of Living. Praising the latter, Sukhu stated that the spiritual Guru has been tirelessly working across the world to promote peace, tolerance, and human values. It is a matter of pride for Himachal Pradesh that he has established the Kailash Ashram in the lap of the Dhauladhar ranges, where disciples from around the globe will revitalize themselves with renewed energy, said the CM. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar emphasised the importance of spiritual practice in ones life. Harpreet Bajwa Our correspondent in Chandigarh hsbajwa73@gmail.com
Haryana, Himachal, Rajasthan infringing upon Punjabs rights at NZC meet: CM Mann
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Punjab CM Mann secures deferral on key state issues at Northern Zonal Council meeting
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said the BJP-led Centre had agreed to defer as many as 11 agenda items related to the state, which were part of the deliberations during the meeting of the North Zonal Council (NZC) in Faridabad on Monday. Speaking to reporters, CM Mann said Union Home Minister Amit Shah had ordered a status quo on most of the issues related to Punjab. The issue about staff appointment in the administration and institutions of Chandigarh has been referred to the NZC standing committee, he added. Mann criticised the NZC members including Haryana, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh for attempting to infringe the rights of the states. He said that it is unfortunate that Haryana, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh are unnecessarily mounting pressure on Punjab. The Punjab CM alleged that the leadership of these states have made a mockery of the platform by making unjust demands seeking a share in the resources of the state and even its rivers. He said that in the NZC meeting, all the member states put forth their views, and as the head of the state, he also presented the case of Punjab. Out of a total 28 agenda items, 11 were related to Punjab, and for the first time, due to the strenuous efforts of the state government, all of them were deferred, he said. Those who are making a fuss over river waters must understand one thing, a real-time assessment of the availability of river waters should be made, for which the presence of water must be reviewed, Mann said. Mann quipped that Haryana has made a very strange demand --that Punjab should be restrained from constructing mini hydel projects on the Bhakra Main Line (BML) on the grounds that it would hamper the flow of water. He said it was surprising that the naive leadership of Haryana was indulging in such baseless tantrums far removed from facts. He added that issues related to the Satluj Yamuna Link (SYL) can be resolved only through the Yamuna Satluj Link (YSL), which would ensure the judicious use of Yamuna water. Punjab, he stressed, has no surplus water to divert through the SYL, and no scientific calculation has ever been carried out regarding water availability. Mann categorically reiterated that Punjab has no spare water to share with any state --there is no question about it, he said. In the wake of the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, he said there is now a significant opportunity to resolve long-pending water-related issues concerning the states represented at the meeting. There is a possibility, he added, of linking the Chenab river with the Ravi and Beas rivers, over which dams already regulate downstream water flow. He said that linking the Chenab with the Ravi and Beas would allow the surplus water inflow to be used productively by downstream states, including Punjab, for both power generation and irrigation. The additional water, he said, would also help Punjab bridge its water shortfall, particularly in the border areas. On the issue of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), Mann said he had strongly opposed the proposal to appoint a whole-time member in the BBMB from Rajasthan, arguing that the board was constituted under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, and concerns only the successor states of Punjab and Haryana. Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh are already represented as ex officio members, he said, and creating additional whole-time posts would only increase expenditure --most of which is borne by Punjab-- without serving any useful purpose. Mann said he had also forcefully reiterated Punjabs longstanding demand for the transfer of Chandigarh to the state, noting that after the reorganisation of Punjab, the Indira Gandhi Agreement of 1970 clearly stated that the capital project area of Chandigarh will, as a whole, go to Punjab, reflecting an explicit commitment from the Centre. The Rajiv-Longowal Accord, signed on July 24, 1985, he added, reaffirmed that Chandigarh would be transferred to Punjab. On maintaining the 60:40 ratio in the intake of service personnel from Punjab and Haryana in the functioning of the UT of Chandigarh, the Chief Minister said that preserving the status quo was essential. He expressed concern that IAS and PCS officers from Punjab were being excluded from key positions in the Chandigarh administration. Posts in departments such as Excise, Education, Finance and Health, he said, were now being opened to cadres like the UT cadre (DANICS), thereby undermining Punjabs role in the effective functioning of the UT administration. He said Haryana and Himachal Pradesh had unilaterally withdrawn their colleges from Panjab University in 1973 and 1975 respectively, set up their own universities, and stopped funding Panjab University altogether. He said Punjab alone had supported and nurtured the university for 50 years, and questioned why Haryana now wanted to affiliate its colleges with Panjab University when they have been affiliated for decades with Kurukshetra University, an A+ NAAC-accredited institution. Mann reiterated that there should be no change in the status of Panjab University, adding that Panjab University is our university, and we will continue to support and fund it in the future as well.
Haryana DGP probes Al Falah Universitys security laps after terror link
Chandigarh: Haryana DGP O P Singh on Tuesday visited the Al Falah University in Faridabad, and directed top officials to probe the security lapses leading to some doctors joining a white-collar terror module and making the institute their hideout. The university in Faridabads Dhouj has come under the scanner following the busting of the white-collar Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
CHANDIGARH: Haryana Director General of Police Singh on Monday directed senior officials to investigate the security lapses that enabled some doctors to join a white-collar terror module and allegedly use Al Falah University at Dhouj in Faridabad as their hideout. During his visit to the institute, where he spent nearly four hours inspecting the premises, he also instructed officials to trace the missing faculty members at the earliest and take immediate action. He further directed officials to check all religious institutions and ensure that fundamental elements are not leading anyone towards sectarianism. Singh, who was accompanied by ADIG/CID officials, interacted with security personnel, staff, students, faculty members, local residents, and the family of the mosque cleric associated with the university. He personally inspected the areas used by the terrorists. After visiting the university, Singh said, The security lapses in the university are being investigated to determine how such vicious individuals made it their hideout and got hold of such a huge quantity of ammunition and weapons. He held a joint meeting with the Faridabad Commissioner of Police and the Deputy Commissioner and instructed them to ensure that the faculty members who have been missing since the incident are located at the earliest. He also directed the officers to alert the central agencies about such individuals. Sharing details about his visit to the university and his subsequent meeting with the two senior officers, Singh wrote in Hindi in a post on the social media platform X, where he said he had asked the officers to speak to the students to reassure them that actions were being taken for their safety and that they need not panic. I spent four hours this morning at Al Falah University with ADIG/CID. I spoke with the security, administrative officers, faculty, students, people from the nearby village, and the family members of a cleric. I inspected the terrorists hideouts, he wrote. Singh also directed the officials to check all religious institutions and ensure that fundamental elements are not leading anyone towards sectarianism. The operation is aimed at ensuring that such incidents are not repeated, and that the public and students feel safe, he said. The university has come under the scanner following the busting of the white-collar terror module and the blast near the Red Fort on November 10, which claimed 15 lives. Dr Muzammil Ganaie and Dr Shaheen Sayeed both arrested as part of the investigation into the terror module were connected to the university, while Dr Umar Nabi, who was driving the Hyundai i20 that exploded in the Red Fort area, was an assistant professor at the university. The roles of several doctors linked to the university and to Kashmir are under the scanner of the probe agencies. The blast occurred shortly after authorities recently busted the white-collar terror module linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, spanning Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. The investigation agencies have seized around 2,900 kg of explosive material from two rented rooms in Faridabad and detained or arrested several individuals, including doctors connected to Al Falah University and a cleric linked to a mosque in Faridabad.
In a significant move, the high-ranking police official from Haryana made a critical visit to Al Falah University in Faridabad. Prompting an extensive investigation into security breaches, this visit comes after the alarming revelation of a terror group using the university as a refuge.
Haryana NEET PG 2025 round 1 revised counselling schedule released: Check new dates here
Haryana NEET PG counselling 2025 Round 1 has a revised schedule. Candidates must complete choice filling and locking by November 23rd. The provisional allocation list will be released on November 24th, followed by grievance redressal and the final allocation list on the same day. Physical reporting with original documents is mandatory for allotted candidates.
The Supreme Court has demanded details on the quality and efficiency of Delhi's air quality monitoring equipment within seven days, addressing claims of data manipulation and water sprinkling near stations. While the government defended its technology, the court also urged Punjab and Haryana to strictly curb stubble burning, emphasizing a balance between environmental concerns and livelihoods.
Tejashwis man friday in centre of Lalu family rift
PATNA: Sanjay Yadav, 41, has long been a surging presence in the RJD. In recent weeks, his name has surfaced at the centre of the turbulence in the first family of the partys founder and former CM, Lalu Prasad. Matters came to a head on Saturday, when Lalus daughter Rohini Acharya publicly quit politics and severed ties with the household, blaming Sanjay. A post-graduate in computer science from Mahendragarh, Haryana, Sanjay worked as a software engineer in Delhi before meeting Tejashwi in 2012. Former Union minister Ram Kripal Yadav says his son Abhimanyu introduced them. Ram Kripal, then in the RJD, was known as Lalus Hanuman. The Sanjay-Tejashwi association strengthened after the 2015 assembly election, when the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan campaign was designed by Prashant Kishor, and Nitish Kumars JD(U) was part of the alliance; the Mahagathbandhan had formed the government. Ahead of the 2020 elections, as Lalus health declined, Sanjay headed the partys war room and established his place. He managed Tejashwis 2020 campaign--RJD emerged as the single largest party with 75 seats. In 2024, he was made a Rajya Sabha MP and became the most influential figure in RJD after Tejashwi. He was behind several interventions, including that RJD posters feature only Tejashwi to blunt jungle raj barbs. During RJDs Bihar Adhikar Yatra this year, Rohini had criticised an unnamed figure for alleged overreach; on Saturday, she named Sanjay and his associate Rameez Nemath for her ouster from her parents family. Tej Pratap Yadav, himself recently expelled from the family, defended her and warned of Jai Chands (traitors).
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Faridabad, Nov 17:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday attended the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) held in Faridabad, Haryana. The meeting was chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah. The Northern Zonal Council comprises the States and Union Territories of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi, Jammu & [] The post CM highlights JKs development vision appeared first on Northlines .
