What happened at Chitkara University on September 25 and what followed at Lovely Professional University (LPU) less than two days later should not be viewed simply as two separate student protests. In both cases, unverified information circulating on social media appears to have gathered extraordinary momentum drawing large numbers of students into protests that later […]
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Chandigarh, September 27 A protest erupted at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara late on Saturday night after allegations of the rape of a female student began circulating on social media. A large number of students gathered on the campus demanding an investigation and action over claims that a student from the G3 hostel had allegedly […]
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There are places you visit and there are places that stay with you. Himachal Pradesh belongs to the second kind. I have travelled through its mountains alone and with friends, driven its winding roads more times than I can remember and returned to Shimla again and again. Yet every journey has carried the same sensation […]
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Former Union minister says Election Commission decisions followed established procedures Kangra, September 26 Former Union minister and Hamirpur MP Anurag Thakur on Saturday defended Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid Opposition criticism of the poll panel, saying the decisions followed established rules and accusing parties of seeking explanations for electoral defeats. Speaking to reporters after […]
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New Delhi, September 26 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary, recalling his long public service and dedication to the country. In a post on X, Modi said Dr Manmohan Singh had spent many years in public life and served the nation with dedication. […]
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GIEAIA seeks PSU insurer merger and better employee benefits Chandigarh, September 25 The General Insurance Employees’ All India Association (GIEAIA), Northern Zone, on Friday intensified its campaign to strengthen public sector general insurance companies, calling for the merger of the four PSU general insurers into a single entity, increased recruitment, better employee benefits, and changes […]
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From iconic Ballu to decades of unforgettable characters, actor Mushtaq Khan leaves behind laughter, warmth and a thousand little screen memories that refuse to fade Chandigarh, September 25 “Meri ek taang nakli hai, main hockey ka bahut bada khiladi tha…” For those who watched “Welcome”, the line needs no introduction. It brings back Ballu, his […]
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The public confidence in democratic institutions depends not only on the decisions they take, but also on how openly those decisions are made and how willing they are to answer questions about them. The reports on differences within the Election Commission of India has brought that issue into focus. An investigation by The Indian Express […]
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Move follows government’s assurance that customer convenience remains priority ahead of proposed three-day strike Chandigarh, September 24 The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has sought clarity from the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) on the nature of banking operations to be undertaken on Sunday, September 27, after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted permission […]
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Long before Smriti Irani became a familiar face in Indian politics, she was known simply as Tulsi. When Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi began dominating television screens, Irani’s portrayal of Tulsi made her a household name. Her popularity reached a point where her name was discussed in homes across the country with the […]
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