New Delhi, May 22 Chief Justice of India on Friday said the Constitution belongs equally to every citizen and should not become a privilege reserved for a small urban elite capable of bearing expensive legal processes. Speaking through a recorded video message at the launch of senior advocate Indira Jaising’s memoir ‘The Constitution Is My […]
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Lahore, May 21 Hamza Burhan, believed to be one of the masterminds behind the 2019 Pulwama terror attack that claimed the lives of over 40 CRPF personnel, was killed on Thursday when unknown gunmen opened fire on him in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), sources said. Burhan alias Arjumand Gulzar Dar alias Doctor, a commander of the […]
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Chandigarh, May 21 Punjab’s electricity demand has climbed to a record high for the month of May as a prolonged heatwave continues to sweep across northern India, placing increasing pressure on the state’s power infrastructure. According to data from the Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre (NRLDC), Punjab recorded a peak power demand of 14,238 MW […]
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Shimla, May 21 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of failing to support the state during natural disasters and key financial matters, while claiming that recent municipal election results reflected growing public support for the Congress party. Speaking after returning from […]
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New Delhi, May 21 India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could remain politically dominant for at least two decades, according to pollster Pradeep Gupta, who says the country may be entering another long cycle of single-party influence.Pradeep Gupta, chairman of Axis My India, suggested that the BJP’s position—established after its 2014 national victory—remains strong enough […]
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New Delhi, May 21 India has issued a health advisory for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. Travellers showing symptoms linked to Ebola have been directed to immediately report to airport health authorities before immigration clearance as part of enhanced surveillance measures. The advisory, issued […]
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New Delhi, May 21 Prime Minister Narendra Modi today returned to India after a five-nation tour that focused on energy security, defence cooperation and critical minerals partnerships. Modi visited the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy between 15 and 21 May, holding talks with leaders and signing a series of agreements aimed at […]
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Chandigarh, May 21 A total of 7,622 candidates remain in the contest for Punjab’s upcoming local body elections after the completion of the nomination withdrawal process, officials said on Wednesday. Polling for 104 municipal bodies across the state is scheduled for May 26, with voting counting on May 29. According to officials, 2,393 candidates withdrew […]
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New Delhi, May 20 The Center has stepped up preparations for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination with a focus on tighter security and action against misinformation being spread online. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level meeting on Wednesday with security and intelligence agencies to review arrangements for the upcoming medical entrance retest. During […]
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Chandigarh/Hoshiarpur, May 20 Chemists in several parts of Punjab kept their shops closed on Wednesday as part of a nationwide strike called by the All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists, protesting alleged irregular practices and heavy discounting by e-pharmacy platforms. Medical stores remained shut in districts including Amritsar, Moga, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Hoshiarpur as […]
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