PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Faridkot: Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has sparked renewed debate in the state regarding family planning and population policy. Speaking at a social program in Kotkapura, Sandhwan expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of the “one-child mentality” in Punjab, urging families to consider having two or three children instead of limiting themselves to just one. A Warning Against the One-Child Mentality Sandhwan emphasized that while the one-child approach was once widely adopted in Punjab, it is now creating long-term social and demographic challenges. “Children from single-child families often move abroad, leaving parents alone in old age. Limiting families to one child is not in the best interest of Punjab or Punjabis,” he said. Addressing the Decline in Y...

Meerut/Sardhana: India’s internationally acclaimed javelin thrower and Arjuna Awardee, Annu Rani, tied the knot with national kickboxer Sahil in a grand ceremony held at a luxurious resort on Kanwar Marg, Sardhana. The wedding, celebrated with traditional rituals, music, and festivities, drew widespread attention across the region. Grand Baraat and Traditional Welcoming The groom, Sahil, arrived at the venue in a white luxury Mercedes at around 8:30 PM, accompanied by the baraatis. The air resonated with the beats of dhol-nagadas, festive lights, and elaborate decorations. Annu Rani’s family welcomed the procession with traditional songs. Local dignitaries, including MP Dr. Rajkumar Sangwan and District Panchayat President Gaurav Chaudhary, attended the ceremony, adding to its presti...

Palwal: Two young men from Palwal fell prey to a sophisticated cybercrime racket in Myanmar after being lured with promises of high-paying overseas jobs. The youths were held hostage for four months and coerced into running online scams targeting overseas victims. Their ordeal ended only when Thai police raided the operation, rescuing them and other Indian nationals involved. The Job Lure and Deceptive Recruitment According to police reports, Akash from Bhaidauli village and Arvind from Sahanoli were approached through a social media job advertisement in June. Contacting the provided number via WhatsApp, they connected with Rafiq alias Rahi, a resident of Jammu & Kashmir, who posed as an HR representative for a company based in Myanmar. The duo was promised a monthly salary of...

Faridabad – 18 November 2025: A newly constructed smart road in Faridabad, which was nearing completion, collapsed unexpectedly, creating traffic chaos and raising serious concerns about construction quality. The road, part of the Sector 19-28 dividing road from Barkhal Chowk to the bypass, had a total project cost of ₹42 crore. The collapse occurred just 10 meters from the residence of Union Minister Krishanpal Gurjar, prompting local residents to demand a quality check and action against the contractor. Project DetailsThe smart road project, initiated on 27 January 2019, was envisioned under Faridabad Smart City Limited to serve as a model stretch, complete with a cycling track, underground electrical lines, footpaths, road grills, markings, and lighting. Initially, a budget of ₹63 cr...

Faridabad – 18 November 2025: In a major development in the Delhi blast case, authorities have revealed that a young man named Bashid had parked the red Ford EcoSport used by the slain suspected terrorist Dr. Umar Nabee at his sister’s house in Khandawali village. Bashid, a resident of Dhauj village, is employed as a lab attendant at Al-Falah Hospital. Investigations indicate that he was a trusted aide of Umar and co-accused Dr. Mujammil Shakil, often transporting items in Umar’s vehicle. Security agencies have had Bashid in custody since the night of 10 November. Connection Through Medical TreatmentBashid’s mother stated that her son regularly visited Al-Falah Hospital to get treatment for his father, Rashid, a retired RMP doctor who was paralyzed about 18 months ago. Bashid’s treatmen...

Chandigarh – 18 November 2025: The statement by PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on the recent Red Fort blast in Delhi has triggered a major political controversy, sparking sharp exchanges between parties. Haryana Energy Minister Anil Vij reacted strongly, accusing Mufti of supporting militancy. Mehbooba’s Statement Sparks OutrageMufti had criticized the central government over the suicide car bomb attack near Delhi’s Red Fort, alleging that the authorities misrepresented the situation in Jammu & Kashmir as normal while ignoring growing extremism and security lapses across the country. She said: “You claimed Kashmir is peaceful, but the troubles of Kashmir echoed outside the Red Fort. The government promised to make Jammu & Kashmir safe, but instead, your policies have made Delhi vulner...

Faridabad/New Delhi – 18 November 2025: A significant development has emerged in the ongoing Delhi blast case. Co-accused Dr. Shahin Saeed and Dr. Muzammil Shakeel were found to have purchased a new Maruti Suzuki Brezza—the very vehicle intended to transport explosives or deliver a bomb during the planned attacks. The car was purchased on 25 September 2025, with payment made in cash, according to sources close to the investigation. Silver Brezza Captured on CameraCCTV and other investigative sources revealed images of Shahin and Muzammil buying a silver-colored Brezza. Both individuals are affiliated with Al-Falah University, Faridabad, and have now been arrested. Investigators disclosed that a total of 32 vehicles were being prepared for the serial “badla” attacks, targeting multiple l...

Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 17 November 2025: The son of former Uttarakhand BJP MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion, Divya Pratap Singh, is embroiled in a serious controversy after allegedly assaulting the son of ex-Chief Secretary S. Ramaswamy, R. Yashvardhan, and threatening him with a pistol. Overtaking Leads to Assault AllegationAccording to the complaint filed at Rajpur Police Station, the incident occurred on the night of 14 November. Yashvardhan stated that while traveling from Dilaram Chowk towards Sai Mandir, his car was approached aggressively by a Land Cruiser and a Bolero near Pacific Mall. The road being narrow, Yashvardhan could not give way, which allegedly provoked the occupants of the vehicles. It is claimed that near Mussoorie Diversion, the two cars overtook and blocked Y...

Sonipat, Haryana: In a shocking incident from Sonipat district, a student stole a gold brick from his own home’s safe. The theft came to light when the father opened the safe and discovered the gold missing. Subsequent investigations revealed that the student had been influenced by friends to commit the theft, making the case a subject of widespread discussion in the locality. The police have been informed and further investigation is underway. Pressure from Friends and ThreatsAccording to the family, upon being questioned strictly, the student revealed that two local youths had lured him into criminal activity. One of the youths was introduced to him through a family acquaintance. Due to their peer influence, the student befriended them, which eventually led to this act. The accused al...