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Traffic and Parking Advisory Issued Ahead of Three-Day Rose Festival in Chandigarh

Traffic and Parking Advisory Issued Ahead of Three-Day Rose Festival in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Gurpreet Singh :- In view of the three-day Rose Festival commencing Friday, the Chandigarh Police has issued a detailed traffic and parking advisory to ensure smooth movement of vehicles and public safety during the event. The annual festival, which draws large crowds from across the region, will be held at the iconic Zakir Hussain Rose Garden. Anticipating heavy footfall, authorities have announced special traffic arrangements, designated parking zones, and possible diversions around key roads leading to the venue. Police officials stated that certain stretches near the Rose Garden may witness congestion during peak hours, particularly in the evening. Commuters…
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Election Commission announces SIR in Punjab, Haryana among 22 states from April

Election Commission announces SIR in Punjab, Haryana among 22 states from April

Rajeev Sharma :- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has declared that the upcoming phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will commence in April.  Instructions have been sent to the remaining 22 states and Union Territories — including Delhi, Maharashtra, and Karnataka — to initiate groundwork for the exercise. This decision follows the near completion of the SIR process in 12 states. Officials stated that the revision drive began in June with Bihar and was later extended to several other states, such as West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. In West Bengal, where Assembly polls are due…
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UP ATS arrest fugitive linked to Khalistan Commando Force after 31 years on the run

UP ATS arrest fugitive linked to Khalistan Commando Force after 31 years on the run

Rajeev Sharma :- A joint team of the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Gautam Buddha Nagar Police has arrested an absconding terrorist linked to the banned outfit Khalistan Commando Force in Punjab’s Mohali district. The accused, identified as Sukhwinder Singh Dhillon alias Dayal Singh alias Rakesh Sharma alias Chhinda, was an active member of the proscribed organisation. He was earlier arrested in Gautam Buddha Nagar with an AK-56 rifle and 121 cartridges and was produced before a court in 1993. On December 9, 1993, he was granted bail. After securing bail on August 16, 1995, he absconded and remained…
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Heart-wrenching: Six-year-old dies in Delhi hit-and-run, grandmother says ‘begged but no one helped

Heart-wrenching: Six-year-old dies in Delhi hit-and-run, grandmother says ‘begged but no one helped

New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- In another case of reckless driving in national capital, a six-year-old girl died and her grandmother injured after the e-rickshaw they were travelling in collided with a car and overturned in west Delhi's Janakpuri. The child's grandmother, 57-year-old Mercy Xavier while recounting the horror said a fast-moving car suddenly slammed into their e-rickshaw. She remembered being thrown onto the road before she could understand what was happening. "I had boarded the e-rickshaw with my granddaughter, and we were on our way to her school. It was an ordinary morning. Suddenly, a speeding car rammed into…
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Supreme Court Backs Afforestation as Long-Term Remedy for Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis

Supreme Court Backs Afforestation as Long-Term Remedy for Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Emphasising the urgent need for sustainable environmental measures, the Supreme Court has indicated that expanding Delhi’s green cover could play a decisive role in addressing the capital’s chronic air pollution problem. The observation came during a hearing connected to alleged tree removal in the ridge region overseen by the Delhi Development Authority. Presiding over the matter, Chief Justice Surya Kant remarked that when authorities deliberate on improving the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the National Capital Region, large-scale tree plantation stands out as one of the most practical and enduring solutions. He noted that while pollution…
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Legal Victory for Communal Dignity: Neeraj Pandey drops ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ Title following Supreme Court Rap

Legal Victory for Communal Dignity: Neeraj Pandey drops ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ Title following Supreme Court Rap

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) – In a significant move to uphold social harmony, acclaimed filmmaker Neeraj Pandey has officially informed the Supreme Court of India that he has abandoned the title of his upcoming Netflix film, originally called Ghooskhor Pandat. The decision comes after the apex court raised serious objections, noting that creative freedom cannot be used to denigrate specific communities. A Bench led by Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on Thursday after recording the director's undertaking. The court noted that with the "positive" step of withdrawing the controversial name and all…
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Chhattisgarh: Sen Community Bans Private Phone Calls and Traditional ‘Joota Chupai’ for Engaged Couples

Chhattisgarh: Sen Community Bans Private Phone Calls and Traditional ‘Joota Chupai’ for Engaged Couples

Balod, Chhattisgarh (Gurpreet Singh) – In a move aimed at curbing a perceived rise in relationship break-ups, the Sen community in Chhattisgarh's Balod district has officially prohibited engaged couples from speaking to each other privately over the phone. The community, which represents approximately 250,000 people across the state, claims that excessive communication before marriage often leads to misunderstandings and dissolved engagements. The decision was formalized during a district-level meeting, where community leaders argued that pre-marital private chats were the primary cause of modern relationship friction. New Rules for "Traditional Harmony" Under the new regulations, any necessary communication between the bride…
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Hyderabad Shocker: 16-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted by Trio; Two Suspects Including a Minor Arrested

Hyderabad Shocker: 16-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted by Trio; Two Suspects Including a Minor Arrested

Hyderabad (Gurpreet Singh) – A 16-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted by three individuals, including two minors, in the Chengicherla area. The victim was reportedly intimidated with a knife and forced to consume alcohol before the assault took place on the night of February 16. The case came to light after the girl’s mother filed a missing person’s report at the Narsingi Police Station on February 17, noting that her daughter had not returned home from school. Following a swift investigation, police traced and rescued the teenager on February 18. The Incident and Modus Operandi Investigations revealed that…
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Election Commission Orders Massive Voter List Cleanup Across 22 States and UTs Starting April

Election Commission Orders Massive Voter List Cleanup Across 22 States and UTs Starting April

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) – The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed 22 states and Union Territories, including Delhi, to accelerate preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The poll panel confirmed on Thursday that the nationwide exercise is slated to commence in April 2026, marking the final phase of a pan-India cleanup initiative that began last June. Once this round is concluded, the commission will have covered all states and UTs, addressing a total of approximately 100 crore (1 billion) electors. While the SIR has already been completed in Bihar and a special revision concluded…
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18 Patients Suffer Severe Infections After Cataract Surgeries; Hospital Sealed, Probe Ordered

18 Patients Suffer Severe Infections After Cataract Surgeries; Hospital Sealed, Probe Ordered

Gorakhpur (Gurpreet Singh): At least nine patients had to undergo removal of one eye and nine others lost vision in one eye after developing serious infections following cataract surgeries at a private hospital, prompting authorities to seal the facility and order a magisterial inquiry. Officials said the surgeries were conducted on 30 patients during an eye camp held on February 1 at New Rajesh Hitech Hospital. Within 24 hours of the procedures, several patients reportedly began experiencing intense pain and discharge from the operated eye. According to official sources, at least 18 patients developed infections as their condition deteriorated. They…
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