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02 May

Prasoon Joshi Appointed as New Chairman of Prasar Bharati

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced on Saturday that acclaimed writer and lyricist Prasoon Joshi has been appointed as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati, the public service broadcaster of India. Joshi, who is widely recognised for his extensive contributions to the fields of advertising, film, and public messaging, will lead the autonomous body that oversees Doordarshan and All India Radio. The government expressed confidence that his deep cultural sensibility and impactful writing will help shape a renewed narrative for contemporary Indian media. Born in 1971 in Almora, Uttarakhand, Joshi established himself as a prominent figure…

02 May

Supreme Court Launches Samadhan Samaroh to Streamline Access to Justice Through Special Lok Adalat

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaCase settlement, Indian judiciary, Legal reconciliation, Samadhan Samaroh, Special Lok Adalat, Supreme Court

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Supreme Court of India has officially launched the “Samadhan Samaroh” (Special Lok Adalat) 2026, a landmark initiative designed to make the judicial process more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly for the general public. This ambitious programme commenced on April 21, 2026, and is set to culminate in a final three-day session scheduled for August 21, 22, and 23, 2026. By focusing on mutual consent and reconciliation, the initiative seeks to provide a swift resolution for eligible cases currently pending before the apex court, moving away from prolonged litigation toward a more collaborative and grounded approach to dispute…

02 May

India Conducts Nationwide Trial of Advanced Emergency Alert System

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a major step toward strengthening disaster preparedness, authorities in India carried out a large-scale test of a new mobile-based alert mechanism, sending a high-priority warning message to millions of users across the country on Saturday. The alert, labelled as “Extremely Severe,” briefly caused concern among citizens before officials confirmed it was only part of a planned drill aimed at evaluating the efficiency of the new system. The initiative has been introduced under the supervision of Amit Shah and Jyotiraditya Scindia. Developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics, the platform—called SACHET—relies on cell broadcast technology…

02 May

Northern States Brace for Continued Showers and Storm Activity Until Early May

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Weather conditions across much of North India are expected to remain unstable over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department predicting ongoing rainfall and thunderstorm activity through May 6. According to the forecast, regions including Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh will witness intermittent showers, particularly between May 2 and May 5, with additional light rainfall likely at isolated locations thereafter. Gusty winds and lightning strikes may accompany these spells. Meteorologists have attributed the changing weather to successive western disturbances impacting the northern belt. While temperatures may edge up slightly in the immediate term, a gradual…

02 May

Air India to cut international flights till July amid fuel crisis, airspace restrictions

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Rajeev Sharma :- Tata Airlines Air India has announced reduction in international flights till July amid souring jet fuel prices and airspace restriction following Middle East crisis. Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson said that surge in jet fuel prices have made many routes unprofitable. In a message to staff, Wilson said the airline had already cut back some international services during April and May due to operational challenges caused by the conflict in the Middle East. “We have reduced some flying for April and May," Wilson said, adding that the “massive rise in jet fuel prices", combined…

02 May

Diljit Dosanjh hits out at protesters during concert, defends appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s ‘The Tonight Show

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Rajeev Sharma :- Diljit Dosanjh, one of the biggest names in Punjabi entertainment made headlines after he confronted the protestors during his concert and firmly defended his decision to appear on Jimmy Fallon's 'The Tonight Show' asserting that his only objective was to represent Punjab on global platform. The rebuke stemmed from Diljit's recent sold-out shows where some audience members were seen raising flags in apparent protest against the singer. While the precise cause was not officially confirmed, many netizens suggested the anger stemmed from Diljit's appearance on 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon' at a time when Punjab was…

01 May

Third Consecutive Hike in Commercial LPG Prices Raises Concerns Among Businesses

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingLPG

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Commercial establishments across India are set to face increased operational costs following another sharp rise in LPG cylinder prices. Authorities have raised the rate of commercial cylinders by ₹993, marking the third upward revision since tensions escalated in the Iran–Israel conflict. The latest adjustment follows earlier hikes of ₹144 and ₹200 in recent months, reflecting the continued impact of global fuel market instability. While domestic LPG prices for households have largely been kept stable, commercial users are bearing the brunt of these increases. Restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses are expected to be the most affected, as…

01 May

Bargi Dam Tragedy: Nine Dead After Boat Capsizes in Jabalpur, Search for Missing Continues

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Jabalpur (Rajeev Sharma): Rescue teams are continuing operations at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur after a tourist boat accident claimed nine lives, with authorities still searching for those unaccounted for following the incident. Officials said the number of fatalities increased after more bodies were recovered during ongoing efforts led by the National Disaster Response Force along with local agencies. The accident occurred when the boat overturned amid strong winds and turbulent conditions in the reservoir. State minister Rakesh Singh noted that a clearer understanding of the incident would emerge once the rescue mission concludes. He also pointed out that questions remain…

30 Apr

Son-in-law shoots dead father-in-law and brother-in-law in Sangrur

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a shocking incident, a man allegedly shot dead his father-in-law and brother-in-law in Shadihari village of Sangrur district. According to initial information, the accused, identified as Gurvinder Singh, opened fire on Lakhbir Singh and his son Jagseer Singh, leaving them critically injured. Both victims were rushed to a hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries. Sources said the accused had ongoing disputes with his wife, Veerpal Kaur, which reportedly led to the violent act. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.

30 Apr

ED freezes Rs 1.4 crore after raids across 11 premises linked to Harcharan Bhullar in money laundering probe

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized ₹1.4 crore and recovered key documents related to alleged money laundering involving suspended Punjab Deputy Inspector General of Police Harcharan Singh Bhullar, a senior ED official told The Tribune on Wednesday. Search operations were conducted on Monday at 11 locations across Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Patiala, and Jalandhar. These raids, carried out by the ED’s Chandigarh Zonal Office under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, targeted properties linked to Bhullar, his associates such as property dealers, and suspected “benamidars.” Officials said investigations are ongoing to uncover links between property dealers, intermediaries, and public…