Sector 50 of Gurugram in focus | Tribunal imposes Rs 50L fine

No casualties reported

Landowners’ complaints to CM’s Flying Squad triggered probe

The 332-page chargesheet mentioning these charges was filed by the federal probe agency on July 17 before a special PMLA court in Delhi

As per the State’s Meteorological Department, light to moderate rain and a few spells of heavy to very heavy rain are likely to occur across the state till August 15

Three students of Class VI, along with other school students, had gone for a routine outing and went missing on August 9

At present, the Dhalli heliport is being used by VIPs for chartered flights

The Kiratpur-Manali National Highway reopened to one-way traffic after 18 hours of closure due to floods and landslides. Restoration efforts cleared debris, but traffic jams persist at vulnerable points. A tunnel flooded, trapping vehicles, but occupants escaped safely. Stranded travelers received aid, and authorities advise caution and monitoring road conditions.

The first contact with the terrorists is established around 6.30 am at Bhagna forest in Dool area when terrorists open fire after noticing a search party of Rashtriya Rifles

Two Army soldiers have been killed while nine others injured since the encounter began on August 1

Comes amid displeasure of LAB, KDA members over Centre’s delay in holding talks with them

The J&K Congress initiated a hunger strike in Srinagar, led by Tariq Hameed Karra, demanding full statehood restoration. The protest is part of an eight-month campaign and will continue in Jammu. Karra accused the government of ignoring the people's grievances, citing widespread support. The date coincided with the Quit India Movement anniversary.

The accused used to install financial applications, retrieve OTPs and carry out all unauthorised transactions without the woman's knowledge at her Dwarka home in Delhi

The 332-page chargesheet mentioning these charges was filed by the federal probe agency on July 17 before a special PMLA court in Delhi

Police seized the vehicle and found a bottle of whisky inside

Seven killed as wall collapses amid heavy rain

Punjab Police struggled to control farmers protesting land pooling policies on the Tarn Taran-Amritsar road. Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee (KMSC) members, seeking a meeting with the government, were stopped while marching towards a function attended by Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The farmers held a dharna, criticizing the government's policies.

Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar launched a 5G Use Case Lab, hosting a five-day training program for North Zone institutions. Faculty and students from various institutes participated, learning about 5G applications and trends from industry experts. The program aimed to foster technological advancement and industry readiness.

Amritsar MC is bioremediating 11 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste at Bhagtanwala with Ecosteen. The Rs 36.54 crore project requires clearing waste within 15 months, starting in 10 days. Daily progress will be monitored with CCTV, weighbridge, and an action plan.

Unidentified individuals shot at the home of former sarpanch Kamal Bengali, injuring Babu Ram. Bengali alleges the attack followed a failed extortion attempt. Police are investigating, having registered a case against the accused, while the injured is being treated at the hospital. Bengali has demanded increased security and threatens protest if swift action isn't taken.

A few months ago, Sikand commented on a religious post on social media, which allegedly led to an online argument with Mohammad Sehyad Bhatti, a Pakistani national residing in Canada

Councillor Paramjot Singh Sherry Chadha is personally conducting fogging operations in his ward and his wife's, spending his own money due to lack of action from the Municipal Corporation. He also funds other public works like road repairs and cleaning.

Rajya Sabha member Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal visited the Mand area, assuring farmers worried about rising Beas River levels. He directed officials to prepare for potential embankment breaches. Seechewal urged farmers to vigilantly strengthen the embankment and promised his support, as the rising water poses a threat to their crops.

Display of weapons by singers R Nait, Gulez Akhtar defiance of court orders: Plaint

A road cave-in at Vikas Nagar Chowk, Pakhowal Road, exposed infrastructure vulnerabilities. The MC's temporary fix of covering the crater with gravel sparked concerns. Residents fear a lack of decisive action, citing poor drainage, aging infrastructure, and overloaded traffic as causes for recurring collapses.

Ludhiana police arrested two suspects and seized 13 mobile phones and two scooters, busting a snatching and theft gang. The arrests followed a tip-off and involved a naka. One suspect, Prince Singh, had a prior criminal record. A case was filed.

People were seen braving rain for celebrating Raksha Bandhan with siblings

Health officials raid stall, collect samples of refined oil, food items

Majithia is lodged in New Nabha jail at Patiala after the Mohali court extended his judicial custody until August 14

Patiala’s Government Mohindra College, which is marking its 150th year, has a rich legacy

The pass rate in the physical test rose to around 65 per cent, significantly higher than previous years

Dr Gandhi requests the diversion of certain long-distance trains currently operating via Rajpura–Khanna–Ludhiana to the Rajpura–Dhuri–Ludhiana route, which will benefit commuters from the Malwa belt

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One must compliment the work put in by the author in dredging historical facts from all kinds of myths and racial misgivings that have since come to surround old poets, especially from the Mughal period

A joyful and thought-provoking read

The book resurrects the titanic 18th century endeavour to catalogue all creation, a quest that was as much about personal glory and philosophical conviction as it was about science

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His body of work is an alternate chronicle of the history of classical dance and music in Independent India

The Chilean poet’s books in English translation were not easily accessible and were rare luxuries passed from hand to hand

The three-month residency is culminating in a showcase of artistic output

The Preliminary Education Centre, led by Romesh Mahajan, provides education to underprivileged children in Gurdaspur. A painting competition, led by art coach Hitesh Kumar and teachers, boosted the children's creativity, confidence, and emotional expression, fostering a love for learning and self-expression.

With picture-perfect beaches and an unhurried pace of life, this Indian Ocean archipelago offers a slice of paradise

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#Travelogue:Perched along the Baspa River fed by melting snow, the landscape was straight out of a postcard

Neither Nehru nor Tagore had thought of Jana Gana Mana as the national anthem, says Rudrangshu Mukherjee in his book 'Song of India: A Study of the National Anthem'

One-pot meals are convenient, healthy and tasty, and full of flavours

Patiala’s Government Mohindra College, which is marking its 150th year, has a rich legacy

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One-pot meals are convenient, healthy and tasty, and full of flavours

Traditional recipes like litti-chokha, daal bati, even thick rotis cooked on fire and simple daal are in trend

Stuffed Kashmiri morels, slow-cooked in a royal saffron gravy and served with millet khichdi, are nourishing and bring rustic charm to the plate

Symbolic of Punjabi hospitality and seasonal wisdom, the ‘Mitthi Te Namkeen Thali’ of slow-cooked Kheer and Pude is as much about tradition as it is about taste

When we can play together, grieve together and celebrate together, we can live together as well

Though dharma is used extensively in Hinduism and Buddhism, dharma is the most elusive word to translate into any non-Indic language, especially English

As parents, we spend too much time, and deny ourselves, in collecting things to leave behind for our children. It’s a waste of parental love

Gandhiji’s visits were significant meetings that were to shape India

Diabetes is often accompanied by anxiety and negative feelings of sickness, which constitute depressive symptoms and can impair progress in treatment

In 2019, India banned the sale, storage and manufacture of such devices by bringing in the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act (PECA)

Protein is one of the three essential macronutrients your body needs in large amounts, alongside carbohydrates and fats

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has enabled cumulative procurement of over Rs 14.91 lakh crore across three crore orders, said Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal while praising the success of the GeM, which completed 9 years of its launch.