Trending Archives - Page 63 of 491

09 Aug

Arvind Kejriwal Questions Ethanol Policy, Says Petrol Vehicle Demand Shift Could Hurt Economy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingArvind Kejriwal

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Former Delhi chief minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has raised concerns over the government's ethanol-blending policy, arguing that a changing preference among car buyers could have a broader impact on the automobile sector and the economy. Kejriwal's remarks came in response to a social media post claiming that petrol-powered cars were increasingly being left unsold at dealerships as consumers turned towards CNG and electric vehicles, partly due to concerns over E20 fuel. “People have stopped buying petrol cars. Govt shud reverse its ethanol policy. Else it will hurt economy very badly,” Kejriwal posted. E20 fuel…

09 Aug

Toronto Murder Case: Man Arrested Months After Indian-Origin Partner’s Death

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingToronto

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): A 32-year-old Toronto man has been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of his 30-year-old Indian-origin partner, Himanshi Khurana, nearly seven months after she was found dead at a residence in the Canadian city. Toronto Police said Abdul Ghafoori was taken into custody at a Toronto airport on Friday. He had been wanted on a first-degree murder charge after investigators linked him to Khurana, whose death was later classified as an incident of intimate partner violence. Investigation began after woman was reported missing Police were alerted at around 10.41 pm on December 19 after receiving a…

09 Aug

Indian Nationals Top Canada’s Removal Figures as 2026 Enforcement Drive Gathers Pace

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s immigration enforcement measures have resulted in the removal of 3,323 Indian nationals during the first six months of 2026, placing Indians at the top of the list of nationalities recorded in the country’s enforced-removal statistics. The figure represents a substantial share of the 3,779 Indian nationals removed during the entire year in 2025. It also marks a notable change from last year, when Indians ranked second among nationalities facing removal. Mexico followed India in the January-June period, with 1,573 nationals removed from Canada. More than 10,000 enforced removals According to Canada Border Services Agency figures, authorities…

09 Aug

Himachal Pradesh to Witness Fresh Rain Spell Till August 13; Landslide Threat Prompts Caution

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal Pradesh

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Rain activity is expected to pick up across Himachal Pradesh, with the Meteorological Department forecasting intermittent showers in different parts of the state until August 13. Several areas could experience heavy rainfall during the initial phase of the spell, raising concerns over landslides and disruption of road connectivity. According to the weather forecast, rainfall is likely to intensify at several places on August 9 and may remain significant on August 10. Scattered showers are expected to continue on August 11 and 12, while some parts of the state could receive rain on August 13. Hilly areas face…

09 Aug

Punjab Weather Update: Three Districts Under Yellow Alert as Rain and Thunderstorms Expected

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Weather conditions across Punjab remained unsettled on Saturday, with the Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning in three districts. Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr and Rupnagar have been placed under a yellow alert as the monsoon continues to remain active over the region. The weather office has forecast light to moderate showers at isolated places elsewhere in Punjab. Chandigarh is also expected to remain partly cloudy, with the possibility of one or two spells of rain or thundershowers during the day. The ongoing rainfall has brought some relief from the heat, with temperatures dipping across…

08 Aug

Ensuring Safe and Smooth Mobility for Citizens is State Government’s Top Priority- CM Nayab Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingNayab Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)- Haryana Chief Minister on Saturday said that ensuring safe, smooth and uninterrupted mobility for citizens is the Government’s foremost priority. While reviewing the status of 2025-26 road works projects at a meeting with senior officers of 10 key departments at Haryana Niwas, Chandigarh, the Chief Minister directed officers concerned to ensure that all road construction, widening and repair works across the State are completed within the stipulated timelines, with no compromise on either quality or the pace of execution. Officers from PWD, HSAMB, Panchayati Raj Department, FMDA, GMDA, SMDA, PMDA, HSVP, HSIIDC and ULBA attended the meeting.…

08 Aug

Water Secure Haryana Program Approved to Make State Self-Reliant in Water Sector: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingNayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday chaired an important meeting of the Standing Finance Committee-C (SFC-C) regarding the ‘Water Secure Haryana' Program’. Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana and Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Smt. Shruti Choudhry also remained present. The Chief Minister said that the approval of the Rs. 5,714.80-crore ‘Water Secure Haryana Program’ by the World Bank, aimed at making the State self-reliant in the water sector, is a significant step towards strengthening water management in Haryana. Under the project, 15 clusters covering a total area of 48.94 lakh…

08 Aug

Government Focused on Strengthening Financial Position of Sugar Mills and Enhancing Facilities for Farmers: Haryana Chief Minister

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingNayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has directed officials to take effective measures to financially strengthen the Cooperative Sugar Mills of the State by reducing production costs, improving sugar recovery and ensuring optimum utilization of available resources. He said that along with enhancing the operational efficiency of the mills, providing better facilities to sugarcane farmers remains a priority of the State Government. While reviewing the functioning of the Haryana State Federation of Cooperative Sugar Mills on Saturday, the Chief Minister directed that unnecessary stoppages during mill operations should be minimized and timely maintenance of machinery and…

08 Aug

Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Education Minister Conduct Surprise Inspection of Bastara Women’s College

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingHaryana

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Harvinder Kalyan and Education Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda conducted a surprise inspection of Government College for Women Gharaunda, Bastara, in Karnal District, on Saturday. During the visit, they interacted with the students for nearly an hour to understand the facilities available at the college, as well as its problems and requirements. They also sought suggestions from the students regarding improvements and facilities needed for their bright future. Education Minister, Sh. Mahipal Dhanda said that the State Government is continuously working to improve the education system and is taking several steps to provide…

08 Aug

Haryana Effects Major Bureaucratic Shake-up; 17 IAS and 8 HCS Officers Transferred

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingHaryana

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Government has issued immediate postings and transfer orders for 17 IAS and 8 HCS officers. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi issued the orders today. G.Anupama, currently Additional Chief Secretary for Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes & Backwards Classes, Antyodaya (SEWA), and Civil Aviation, has been assigned additional charge as Additional Chief Secretary, Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department. C. G. Rajini Kaanthan, currently Commissioner & Secretary, Finance Department; Secretary, Central Committee of Examinations; and Commissioner & Secretary, Mines & Geology Department, has been appointed Commissioner & Secretary, Medical Education and Research Department, in addition to…