A broader extent of protests and strikes in West Bengal has been reported over the alleged molestation and killing of a graduate doctor working as a trainee at RG Kar Medical College situated in Kolkata. The incident that caused fear among the citizens of the state has raised concerns from different sectors including politics, doctors’ […]
In a significant turn of events, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rejected the ICC’s offer to host the Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled for October 2024. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah revealed the decision, attributing it to the ongoing monsoon season and India’s commitment to hosting the Women’s ODI World Cup […]
On August 14th, in reference to Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s request for bail and also wanting to be released from detention due to the case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding the alleged Delhi Liquor Policy scam, the Supreme Court of India has given notice. The petition will be heard by […]
In a significant crackdown on narcotics-related crime, a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Jalandhar has sentenced notorious drug lord Ranjit Singh Kandola, also known as Raja Kandola, to nine years in prison. His wife, Rajwant Kaur, was also convicted and sentenced to three years in jail for her involvement in the […]
The brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital sparked significant anger and controversy, prompting a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation. The woman was discovered dead on August 9, with a postmortem report finding she had been strangled and sexually raped, increasing suspicions that numerous attackers […]
After the Chandigarh Administration made an announcement on June 26 allowing all retail stores except bars, and taverns to function for 24 hours a day; almost two months later, as many enterprises have started working round the clock. Thus, it can be said that this move advocated by the same administration was meant to ease […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday seized immovable properties belonging to the Gupta Builders and Promoters Pvt. Ltd. (GBP Group), as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of fraud and money laundering. The properties, including four plots in Aerotropolis City, Sector 66, Mohali, were confiscated following an order from the special ED court in […]
The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) has taken an important step toward guaranteeing a water supply that functions around the clock throughout the city by awarding a contract to P&R Infrastructure Limited for the renovation of the Kajauli waterworks. The contract worth ₹58.61 Crore is part of the larger pan city water supply project that seeks […]
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court quashed an FIR against a man accused of referring to “Maharshi Valmiki Ji” as a dacoit during the early part of his life. The court, while delivering its judgment, emphasized that all worshipped gods, regardless of religion, were born as humans and underwent a journey […]
Police in Chandigarh have uncovered an elaborate cyber fraud scheme that was being conducted out of a hotel owned by the spouse of a Chandigarh Police Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI). The scam involved the usage of identity papers belonging to impoverished individuals for opening bank accounts and obtaining SIM cards. Eventually, it was unearthed during the […]