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Residents of Ramgarh-Bhagwanpur villages fear it may be executed elsewhere; intensify agitation to pressure state govt into accepting their demand

The UAE's Golden Visa program now offers Indians lifetime residency for AED 100,000, broadening eligibility beyond investors to include professionals. Successful applicants must pass strict background checks. Benefits include freedom to work and sponsor family, along with tax advantages. However, eligibility requires meeting specific criteria and isn't guaranteed by fee payment alone.

For 100 years, residents having been making do with a small boat and dangerous makeshift structures to reach schools & hospitals

11,96,759 labourer receipts verified from Aug 2023 to Mar 2025, which the minister deems not humanly possible

Panel formed to keep watch on state’s drains

Sukhbir has been declared 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct) by five high priests at Takht Sri Patna Sahib for repeatedly ignoring their summons

Over 34K ration cards cancelled in 5 months

Chargesheeting under Rule 7 of Haryana Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules for major penalty, under Rule 8 for minor one

330 ESHMs were reverted to their previous posts, citing improperly granted relaxation in eligibility criteria

Despite increase, bills lower than those issued during Cong’s regime: BJP

State govt imposes ₹10.30L penalties on 3 firms as Nuh residents grapple with garbage fires

Probe ordered as sample mishandling video goes viral

Facial recognition-enabled mobile app designed to mark attendance of doctors

As part of the scheme, a national-level MSME conclave and 12 state-level seminars are scheduled to be held in the 2025-26 by the Department of Defence Production in the MoD in collaboration with partner agencies and the local industry

Depts of Central Govt and its entities can also purchase land for developmental projects

Rajnath Singh proposed border demarcation to China, echoing past British and Indian attempts. Disputed boundaries, stemming from the 'Great Game' and China's 1949 invasion of Tibet, have led to ongoing tensions and military standoffs along the LAC. Past proposals for settlements have been rejected by both sides, despite agreements like CBMs.

Lacks proper cancer testing, treatment facilities I Experts believe pollution, excessive use of pesticides, contaminated water reasons to blame

Iran will accelerate its civilian nuclear program and halt cooperation with the IAEA until facility security is guaranteed. Despite recent strikes, the program is expected to restart within months. Initially backed by the US in the 1960s, Iran's nuclear ambitions have grown, now including potential weaponization, with past collaborations with Pakistan for enrichment technology. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Govt to equip all public transport vehicles in the state with vehicle location tracking devices

Explainer: The Department of Urban Local Bodies spent ₹24 crore on their development

Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for supply of oil and natural gas from the Middle East to other parts of the world

Dairies in residential areas cause poor sanitary conditions, block drains & stray animal issues

Punjab's government amended a planning act, sparking controversy. The change replaces the Chief Minister with the Chief Secretary as chair of urban development authorities. Opposition parties criticize this as an attempt to weaken the Chief Minister. The ruling party claims it will speed up development, with the Chief Minister still holding final approval power. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Poor sanitation beneath and beside rail track riles people living in vicinity

Many patients misinterpret antibody test results or associate unrelated symptoms with virus