Chandigarh, May 26 Polling for elections to 103 municipal bodies across Punjab recorded a voter turnout of 31.60 percent till 12 noon on Tuesday, according to the officials. Voting began at 8 am through ballot papers and will continue till 5 pm, while counting of votes will be held on May 29. The elections are […]
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New Delhi, May 26 External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said the Indo-Pacific must continue to drive global growth and stability, as leaders of the Quad grouping pledged closer cooperation on maritime security, critical minerals and regional infrastructure. Speaking at the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, Jaishankar said the four nations […]
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Chandigarh, May 26 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said the 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led government at the Center have been marked by development, public welfare, and public trust. Speaking at a BJP meeting in Panchkula, Saini said people continue to place their faith in the Modi government because of its […]
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Dharamshala , May 26 The first phase of the Panchayati Raj elections witnessed enthusiastic voter participation in Saukni Da Kot Panchayat near Dharamshala on Tuesday. Long queues were seen outside polling booths from early morning as residents arrived to cast their votes for various rural governance positions. Women voters participated in significant numbers, reflecting growing […]
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Chandigarh, May 26 Punjabi singer Harbeer Singh Sohal was arrested by Khanna Police with 5.1 kilograms of heroin during a major anti-drug operation in Punjab. Police also recovered ₹1.5 lakh in alleged drug money and a Mahindra Thar vehicle from his possession. Officials said Sohal was allegedly working as a courier in an international drug […]
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Shimla, May 25 The Himachal Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday accused the state government of interfering in the democratic process and violating the model code of conduct during the ongoing municipal and Panchayati Raj elections. A BJP delegation met Governor Kavinder Gupta at Raj Bhavan in Shimla and submitted a memorandum alleging misuse of administrative […]
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Shimla, May 25 Four tourists from Panchkula have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus driver near Shimla, the police said. The accused — Vikas Kumar, Vicky Kumar, Pratibha and Pankaj — are all residents of Abheypur in Panchkula. According to police, the incident took place on Sunday morning in […]
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New Delhi, May 25 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the latest increase in petrol and diesel prices, accusing the Center of putting additional financial pressure on people soon after elections. In a post on X, Gandhi alleged that the government had raised fuel prices in phases to quietly […]
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Patiala, May 25 Three children died after a couple from Maujpur village in Mohali allegedly jumped into the Bhakra canal near Mandoli village in Patiala with them. The couple survived after being rescued by locals. A 17-second video recorded before the incident has gone viral on social media. In the clip, the man alleges harassment […]
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New Delhi, May 25 US President Donald Trump has described Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great friend” and said India could count on the United States “100%”, during a celebration marking 250 years of American independence in New Delhi. Speaking by phone at the event held at Bharat Mandapam on Sunday evening, Trump […]
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