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Vance Likely To Visit In March

United States (US) Vice President JD Vance and Indian-origin Second Lady Usha Vance will visit India this month, American news portal Politico reported, even as people familiar with the matter said that no dates have been firmed up as yet for the possible visit.

When Zendaya Calmed a 'Crazy' Robert

Actor Robert Pattinson recently recalled how preparing for a day of shooting for his upcoming film The Drama, left him feeling utterly exasperated until co-actor Zendaya calmed him down.

Survey Begins on International Flight Demand

Over four months after the Punjab and Haryana high court (HC) questioned Punjab and the Union government for failing to introduce more than two international flights from Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport even as it was commissioned a decade back, Chandigarh International Airport Authority Limited (CHIAL) on Wednesday started a public survey to explore demand for direct international flights from here.

Driver Assaulted by Robbers, Succumbs to Injuries

A man, identified as Fakir Chand, 55, a resident of Patiala district, succumbed to injuries at Jalandhar civil hospital on Wednesday morning after being assaulted by unknown robbers, police said.

Housing affairs panel flags stalled schemes

The Union government should not announce schemes before finalising their design after due consultation with key stakeholders, and once decided, their implementation should not be delayed, the Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs said in its report in Parliament on Wednesday.

Angelina Makes Son Pax 'Sign a Contract' After Multiple Road Crashes?

Pax Jolie-Pitt, the son of actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has reportedly been scared straight by his recent road accidents.

Parl Panel Report: Major Constraints in Implementing Jal Jeevan Mission

At least 17 states still face \"major constraints and problems\" in implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission, a marquee programme to connect every rural household with a tap-water connection, slowing its progress, a parliamentary standing committee said in a report tabled in both houses on Tuesday.

Sahney: Crop Diversification Crucial for Punjab's Devp

Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha member Vikramjit Sahney on Wednesday said crop diversification, agriculture processing, industrial infrastructure and skill training were crucial for the development of Punjab.

Stalin Leads Protests Against 'Saffron' NEP

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Wednesday led a state-wide protest against the Union government amid a raging uproar over the National Education Policy (NEP), which he dubbed as a \"saffron policy\" aimed at developing Hindi and not the nation, and the proposed delimitation exercise, which he claimed was a sword hanging over south India.

Apple's Height: Transforming Ludhiana's Skyline with One Centrum

Ludhiana is entering a new era of commercial excellence with One Centrum—a visionary project by Apple's Height, redefining the way businesses, luxury, and lifestyle converge.

K'taka Govt Withdraws CID Probe in Gold Smuggling Case

Ranya Rao Was Arrested at Bengaluru Airport on March 3 With 14.2 kg Gold Bars Worth ₹12.5 Cr

Two Punjab Transport Dept Staffers Convicted In 2017 Graft Case

Two employees of the Punjab transport department were pronounced guilty in a seven-year-old bribery case on Wednesday.

SIT Going Slow on Pro# Allegations Against MLA Bharaj: OPPN

Opposition parties on Wednesday slammed the Punjab government for not effectively pro# the allegations against MLA Narinder Kaur Bharaj days after a man on February 27 attempted suicide accusing Sangrur legislator of 'renegading on promise of making him Bhawanigarh truck union president after allegedly taking ₹30-lakh bribe.

Time for reforms in Sikh institutional governance

The recent summary removal of jathedars of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib by the executive committee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has sparked a significant controversy within Panthic circles.

Dhanush seeks ₹1 cr in damages from Nayan-Vignesh

Actor-filmmaker Dhanush's production house Wunderbar Films Private Limited is now pursuing a civil suit against actor Nayanthara and her husband, filmmaker Vignesh Shivan for using behind-the-scenes footage from Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015) in their documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale without authorisation.

Seven medical professionals go on trial for 'horror theatre' of Maradona's death

Seven Argentines went on trial on Tuesday accused of homicide for their alleged role in what prosecutors called the \"horror theatre\" of football legend Diego Maradona's death four years ago.

Lop Sharma Justifies Ban On 2 Kashmir-Based Outfits By Mha

The leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly Sunil Sharma on Wednesday hailed Centre's move of banning two Kashmir-based outfits and called it a step in the right direction.

Court accepts closure report in case against Badoli, Rocky Mittal

District court Kasauli on Wednesday has accepted closure report in the gangrape case registered against Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Mohan Lal Badoli, 61, and singer Jai Bhagwan, popularly known as Rocky Mittal after a 28-year-old woman had alleged being raped by the duo in Kasauli in July 2023.

Row Over Hindu Meat Sellers' Certification

A controversy over \"Malhar certification\" for Hindu meat traders, launched by Maharashtra minister Nitish Rane earlier this week, has snowballed into a major political row, with opposition leaders criticising the move as \"a divisive attempt to polarise the state on religious lines\".

Penalty for dog poop: Enforcement to be challenging, say residents

With the Panchkula Municipal Corporation (MC) proposing a ₹500 fine for pet owners whose dogs are found defecating in public places, residents of the tricity are of the view that enforcing such a rule will be \"impractical as it will be a significant challenge\" for the municipal authorities.

How best to resolve the federal deadlock

The Union government will have to explore a new set of federal instruments to address the delimitation conundrum

Mamata Slams Suvendu Over Muslim MLAs Jibe

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday accused the BJP of importing \"fake Hinduism\", lashing out at leader of Opposition in the assembly Suvendu Adhikari over his controversial remark on Muslim legislators.

Parking scuffle leaves IISER researcher dead in Mohali

A 39-year-old researcher at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, died after a scuffle with his neighbour over parking in Sector 67, Mohali, on Tuesday.

Vet Varsity Fish Festival Promotes Entrepreneurship Among Youth

Organisers say event aimed at promoting fish consumption, educating visitors on health benefits

Class 12 Student Killed, 2 Injured in Road Mishap

A tragic accident in Payal, on Wednesday, claimed the life of a Class 12 student, while two others sustained injuries after their motorcycle was hit by a truck on their way back home from an examination centre.

Saini stamps his presence as Congress bites the dust

As the BJP secures victory on all mayor posts of 10 municipal corporations, barring Manesar, the voters of Haryana have stamped on the saffron party's poll plank of \"triple engine ki sarkaar\".

Murmu bats for education, empowerment, excellence

Olympian Manu Bhaker was awarded PU Khel Ratna

MI Enjoy Upperhand Over Gujarat in WPL Playoff

Harmanpreet Kaur's ability to guide Mumbai Indians out of difficult situations could be the clinching factor for the former champions when they take on Gujarat Giants — a team they have vanquished twice this season — in the WPL Eliminator on Thursday.

Scriptures on Sambhal predate Islam: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that Sambhal, mentioned in scriptures over 5,000 years old, predates Islam, and the Vishnu temple there was destroyed in 1526.

SC seeks Centre response on reforms to ease burden of pending traffic fines

SC WAS HEARING A PLEA PROPOSING 'ONE NATION, ONE E-CHALLAN' TO INTEGRATE STATE-LEVEL SYSTEMS TO RECOVER CHALLANS