Punjab’s Chitkara University on August 22-23, 2024, organized the first-ever “CBSE Exposure Visit” in association with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The two-day conference created a platform for the educators to deliberate upon ways of improving school teaching and share successful experiences and vibrant new thoughts. Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University, […]
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CBI Alleges Crime Scene Tampering in Kolkata Doctor’s Murder
Asserting that the crime scene was messed with, in one of the most atrocious rape and murder cases of a doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the CBI has raised questions on the West Bengal Police’s initial probe. On Thursday, CBI submitted its status report to the Supreme Court detailing its findings […]
India Rejects Bangladesh’s Flooding Blame, Citing Heavy Rains as Cause
Tensions between Bangladesh and India increased on Thursday after Dhaka accused New Delhi of releasing large amounts of water from the Dumbur dam in Tripura, resulting in severe floods in eastern Bangladesh districts. Indian officials strongly rejected this assertion, maintaining that it was due to unprecedented rains occurring in this part of the country and […]
Neeraj Chopra Secures 2nd Place with Season-Best 89.49m, Qualifies for Diamond League Final
The Lausanne Diamond League has become the first occasion where Neeraj Chopra nearly exceeded 90m, recording a season-best throw of 89.49m. Although this mark does not only lack the elusive 90-metre target, it still secured him second place and a spot in the Diamond League Final. Anderson Peters, who secured bronze in Paris, won the […]
Kolkata Rape-Murder Accused Sanjay Roy Displays ‘Animal-like Instincts,’ Shows No Remorse
The psychoanalytic profiling of Sanjay Roy, the primary accused in the gruesome rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor, has revealed disturbing insights into his psyche. According to a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer, Roy is described as a “pervert” with an “animal-like instinct,” showing no remorse for his heinous crime. The case has […]
AirAsia Secures $443 Million in Private Credit Funding for Aircraft Refurbishment
AirAsia Bhd, a budget airline, has acquired $443 million in private finance to rehabilitate planes stranded due to the epidemic. Private credit funds Ares Management Corp. and Indies Capital Partners Pte Ltd., as well as aircraft lessors, provided the dual-tranche finance. Ares Management Corp. and Indies Capital Partners provided a $200 million tranche specifically for […]
Chandigarh Congress Protests, Demands JPC Probe into Hindenburg-Adani Allegations
On Thursday, in Sector 18 of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office, the Congress party’s Chandigarh unit, which is under the leadership of its president HS Lucky, took a stand against the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch’s removal. The group has urged for an investigation into allegations by Hindenburg Research […]
Panchkula Businessman Duped of Rs 1.9 Lakh in Cyber Fraud Scheme
Rakesh Gupta, a Panchkula-based businessman, lost Rs 1.9 lakh due to cyber fraud perpetrated by crooks posing as UltraTech Cement Limited officials. The event, which happened in late July, is the second incidence recorded in Panchkula within a week. Rakesh Gupta, a resident of Sector 21, Panchkula, informed police on July 26 that he had […]
A Wave of Sexual Violence Hits Chandigarh Region
In the Chandigarh area, there has been an alarming pattern of sexual assault allegations that left the community shocked and waiting for action. One of the most terrible cases concerned a school bus driver aged 26 who got arrested after continuously raping a 17-year-old Class 12 student. According to reports, Mohammad Razaq used blackmail to […]
Bathinda Bandh Leads to Cancellation of Multilevel Parking Contract
In a significant protest on Independence Day, Bathinda witnessed a city-wide bandh organized by various trade and social organizations against the multilevel parking contractor responsible for managing parking facilities in the area. The bandh was prompted by allegations of excessive harassment and unfair practices by the parking contractor, including towing vehicles parked within designated areas. […]