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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 […]

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Business World

Google Loses Antitrust Case: Search Monopoly Ruled Illegal

A US judge has determined in a precedent-setting ruling that Google has unlawfully maintained a monopoly over the search engine business by entering into exclusive agreements with online browsers and phone makers. In its first substantial antitrust action against a computer company in more than 20 years, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has won with […]

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Regional

Zirakpur Flyover Project: A Tale of Delays and Disruption

It will be a long waiting period for commuters travelling along the Chandigarh-Ambala highway due to the incomplete flyover which was highly anticipated. The project was started over two years ago but is far from concluding despite its 18-month expectations. A land case is the basic reason for all this delay, making construction stop on […]

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Tricity

24×7 Water Supply in Chandigarh: A False Dawn?

Residents of Mani Majra, Chandigarh have found the much-anticipated August 5 launch of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s 24-hour water delivery scheme to be a damp squib. Even with all of the excitement surrounding the inauguration, several places are still having problems with their water supply. Residents of Modern Housing Complex, Gobindpura, and Indira Colony […]

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Education Tricity

Inspection Uncovers Safety and Compliance Issues at 66 Unrecognised Schools in Chandigarh

Significant safety and compliance concerns have been found at 66 unrecognized schools in Chandigarh, according to recent inspections by the UT education department. Thousands of children’s welfare and education are at risk due to a number of inconsistencies and flaws that have been discovered during these inspections, which were conducted by the Chandigarh district education […]

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National Politics

Supreme Court Rules Against AAP: L-G Can Directly Appoint Aldermen to MCD

The recent ruling by the Supreme Court of India has confirmed that the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) is empowered to appoint aldermen for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) all by himself, not involving the state cabinet. This has been a big blow to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that runs the Delhi government. This verdict […]

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Business National

Market Plunge: Investors Lose Billions Amidst US Recession Fears

Indian stock markets experienced a dramatic downturn on Monday, with the Sensex plummeting by 2,222.55 points to close at 78,759. The Nifty also took a significant hit, falling by 662 points to settle at 24,055. This steep decline represents a loss of over Rs 15 lakh crore in investor wealth in a single day.    The […]

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Regional

Cop Dies in Bathinda Road Mishap

A constable was killed in a road accident late Saturday evening along the Bathinda-Muktsar highway close to Deon village in the Bathinda district. The deceased, identified as Navjot Singh of Muktsar, was returning to Muktsar when his car crashed into a tree. Navjot Singh was a deputy superintendent of police’s (DSP) chauffeur in Muktsar. The […]