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Tricity

Panchkula Sanitation Workers End Strike After Securing Key Demands

In Panchkula, sanitation workers have called off their one-week strike after robust conversations between Municipal Corporation (MC) delegates and representatives from the Safai Karamcharis Union (SKU). Having reached a mutual understanding with the civic body, these workers who had laid down tools to press for many demands including salary arrears, better comfort at work and […]

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Regional

Haryana Government Provides Rs 3 Crore Relief to Bus Stand Shopkeepers

In a crucial move towards assisting businesses affected by the COVID-19 shutdown, Haryana state has endorsed a rent exemption plan for contractors as well as shopowners functioning within the Haryana Roadways bus terminuses. The measure is expected to benefit almost 261 contractors and shopkeepers; this will mean an overall rent write-off of about Rs 3 […]

Sports

Local golfer Aadil Bedi sets eyes on PGTI titles

After clinching a silver medal in last year’s National Games, local golfer Aadil Bedi is all set to make a comeback in the domestic circuit, starting with Mysuru Open 2024—the Rs 1 crore prize money tournament, from August 8. The local golfer will play 15 events on the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) in […]

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Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympic wrestling final after being overweight

In a big blow to India’s chances of winning a Gold medal, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the women’s 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics. The 29-year-old was found ineligible to compete on the second day as she was found 100 gram overweight during the weigh-in on the day of the final. Unfortunately, Vinesh […]

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Tricity

Class 10 Student Brutally Assaulted Outside Government School in Chandigarh

A gang of four students viciously beat a 15-year-old student from RC-1 Maloya Government School on Monday outside the school’s grounds, in a horrifying event. The incident occurred at around 2:00 PM, and the victim—a Dadumajra resident—has significant injuries, including many cuts near his wrists and eye, three stitches on his head, and fractures in […]

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Politics World

Sheikh Hasina Resigns Amid Deadly Protests in Bangladesh

Undergoing a major political upheaval, longstanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh has resigned after a tumultuous time marked by mass protests characterized by violence and chaos. On August 5, 2024, following over one month where violent outbreaks have occurred leading to the death of no less than 135 people as well as injuring hundreds […]

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Business World

₹722 Crore GST Notice Issued to Binance by Indian Tax Authorities

In a landmark decision, the DGGI Ahmedabad unit has sent a show cause notice to Binance inciting its payment of ₹722 crores under GST which is the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. This unimaginable move shows that India is becoming more and more serious about regulating the fast-growing virtual currency market, which means that foreign service […]

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Regional

Naib Tehsildar Jaskaran Singh Brar Arrested in Guava Orchard Compensation Scam

The arrest and turn-in of Naib Tehsildar Jaskaran Singh Brar by the Vigilance Bureau (VB) represents a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the suspected guava orchard compensation fraud in Mohali. At its core, the fraud has garnered significant attention and might have revealed vulnerabilities in the local administrative structure. It involves allegations of […]

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National

Telangana Cracks Down on Cybercrime: Rs 85 Crore Returned to Victims

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has helped the return of Rs 85.05 crore to cyber fraud victims from March to July 2024, marking a major victory against cyber criminals. This achievement is an indication of the state’s determination to fight against the scourge of cybercrime and provide safety to its people. Collaborative Efforts Yield […]

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National

Forgotten Fortune: Bengaluru Woman Turns Crorepati

An accidental finding made during the COVID-19 shutdown has changed a Bengaluru woman’s life. Her grandpa had invested 500 shares of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in 2004; Priya Sharma inherited this investment, which had been mostly ignored. Priya’s original 500 shares expanded to an astounding 4,500 shares due to stock splits and bonus difficulties. The […]