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25 May

The Art of Living and Dynapac Launch 1,360-Tree Plantation Initiative

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On three acres of land in Hanumanthapura village along Karnataka’s NH-48 corridor, 1360 saplings now stand rooted in the soil - each one part of a larger effort to restore ecological balance, strengthen biodiversity, and build long-term climate resilience.   Hands in the soil, hearts with the planet Implemented by The Art of Living through Vyakti Vikas Kendra India (VVKI), with CSR support from Dynapac Company, the tree plantation initiative brought together corporate employees, volunteers, and local communities in a collective act of environmental responsibility. More than a plantation drive, the project was designed as a long-term ecological intervention -…

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25 May

Security Tightened in Ludhiana After Bomb Threat Email Mentions Mayor’s Office and Diljit Dosanjh

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Authorities in Ludhiana were placed on alert Monday after a threatening email warning of bomb attacks at key locations in the city was received by senior civic officials. The message reportedly mentioned the Ludhiana Mayor’s office as well as the residence of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh. Sources in the administration said the email was delivered early in the morning to multiple official government accounts, including that of the Municipal Commissioner. The communication allegedly outlined specific timings for the attacks and carried strong warnings against anyone supporting the singer. Officials revealed that the message threatened an explosion at…

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25 May

Punjab Revises Office and School Hours as Heatwave Intensifies Across State

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With temperatures continuing to soar across Punjab, the state government has introduced new working hours for government institutions to reduce public exposure to extreme heat conditions. Effective immediately, all government offices and schools will now operate from 7:30 in the morning until 1:30 in the afternoon. The move comes as several districts in Punjab experience unusually high temperatures and heatwave conditions, raising concerns over public health and workplace safety. Government employees and district officials have largely welcomed the decision, calling it both practical and necessary during the ongoing summer spell. One government staff member praised the revised…

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25 May

Orange Alert for Punjab and Haryana as Heatwave Intensifies, Gusty Winds Likely Till May 26

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A spell of intense heat is set to continue across Punjab and Haryana over the coming days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heatwave and severe heatwave conditions in large parts of both states until May 26. The weather office has sounded an orange alert, indicating that temperatures will remain dangerously high across several districts. Heatwave conditions are expected to dominate on May 20, 21 and again between May 24 and 26, while a few isolated pockets may also experience similar weather on May 22 and 23. Recent observations show mercury levels soaring across the…

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25 May

Punjab Announces Public Holiday on May 26 to Facilitate Voting in Urban Local Body Elections

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government has declared May 26 as a public holiday across the state to ensure maximum voter participation in the upcoming local body elections scheduled for the same day. According to an official notification, the holiday has been announced to allow residents to exercise their democratic right during polling for 104 urban local bodies, including eight municipal corporations, several municipal councils and nagar panchayats. The municipal corporations where voting will take place include Mohali, Bathinda, Abohar, Barnala, Kapurthala, Moga, Batala and Pathankot. Apart from these major civic bodies, elections will also be conducted for 75 municipal…

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25 May

NIA Intensifies Crackdown in Shopian, Searches Banned Seminary and Ex-Jamaat Leader’s Home

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Shopian (Rajeev Sharma): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) launched coordinated search operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday, targeting two locations linked to organisations under scrutiny for alleged unlawful activities. One of the searches was conducted at Darul Uloom Sirajul Uloom in the Imam Sahib area, an educational institution that was recently declared an illegal entity by authorities. The seminary, known for offering both religious instruction and mainstream education, was searched by NIA officials during the early morning hours. Simultaneously, another investigation team carried out a search at the residence of Shahzada Aurangzeb, former head of the banned…

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25 May

Fresh Fuel Price Hike Hits Consumers as Petrol, Diesel Rates Climb for Fourth Time in 10 Days

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Indian consumers woke up to another increase in fuel prices on Monday as state-owned oil marketing companies announced a fresh revision in petrol and diesel rates, marking the fourth hike within a span of just ten days. The latest move comes against the backdrop of continuing unrest in West Asia and persistent uncertainty in global crude supply chains linked to the Iran crisis. Under the revised rates, petrol prices have gone up by Rs 2.61 per litre, while diesel has become costlier by Rs 2.71 per litre. In the national capital, petrol is now being sold…

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24 May

India-US Ties Go Beyond Diplomacy, Reflect Global Strategic Partnership: Rubio

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Highlighting the growing depth of ties between New Delhi and Washington, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India and the United States are no longer merely traditional allies but strategic partners working together on issues that extend far beyond South Asia. Rubio made the remarks during delegation-level discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on the second day of his four-day visit to India. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation across trade, defence, technology and global security. Addressing the evolving relationship, Rubio said the partnership between the two democracies is unique…

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24 May

Gurmukhi Express to Now Run Up to Amb Andaura, Boosting Rail Connectivity in Una

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Una (Gurpreet Singh): Rail passengers in Himachal Pradesh’s Una district are set to benefit from improved long-distance connectivity as Indian Railways has officially extended the weekly Gurmukhi Express service from Nangal Dam to Amb Andaura. The extended service is scheduled to begin its inaugural run from Amb Andaura on June 6. With the route expansion, three railway stations in Una district — Una, Chururu-Takarla and Amb Andaura — will now become part of the train’s regular schedule, strengthening travel links between the region and eastern India. The Gurmukhi Express, train number 12325, currently departs from Kolkata every Thursday morning at…

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24 May

Digital Bets Take Off: Quint Digital Positioned for Transformational Growth

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A strong “net-zero debt” balance sheet and three profitable digital verticals set Quint Digital Limited (QDL) up for transformational growth. Key Strategic and Financial Achievements of QDL – FY2025–26  Quint Digital Limited (QDL) is India’s leading listed digital media-tech company, strategically positioned at the intersection of media, technology, and AI.  Successfully transformed the business from a standalone digital news publisher into a diversified global media-tech and AI-powered platform, leveraging digital media to drive expansion into physical retail and commerce.  Delivered the strongest consolidated performance in FY2025–26, led by Media-Tech, with revenue growing to Rs. 81.23 Cr, representing 155% YoY growth.  ‘Quintype’ emerges as the Group’s key growth engine…

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