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Blacklist contractor for poor sanitation: Councillors

Mohali, Oct. 2 -- The Mohali municipal corporation (MC) House meeting on Wednesday turned noisy once again, with councillors raising strong objections to the city's deteriorating sanitation. They blam... Read More


69% rape victims in UT were minors: NCRB report

Chandigarh, Oct. 2 -- As many as 102 rape cases were reported in Chandigarh in 2023, with 70 (69%) of the victims being minors, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report released on Tuesday show... Read More


Sanawar school's 178th Founder's Day CELEBRATIONS FROM tomorrow

Chandigarh, Oct. 2 -- The Lawrence School, Sanawar, will celebrate its 178th Founder's Day with a three-day event beginning tomorrow (October 3). Amitabh Kant (IAS), former G20 Sherpa and former CEO o... Read More


Hamas weighs Gaza plan, Israel says IDF set to stay

India, Oct. 2 -- India on Tuesday welcomed US President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza conflict, with PM Narendra Modi saying that it provides a "viable pathway" for long-term peace for the Pales... Read More


Bipartisan bill on H-1B visas; Lutnick sees changes by Feb

New York/Washington, Oct. 2 -- The top Republican and Democrat on the US Senate Judiciary Committee has introduced legislation to tighten rules on the H-1B and L-1 worker visa programmes, targeting wh... Read More


only way to resolve crisis is through talks, says lADAKH LG

Jammu, Oct. 2 -- Ladakh lieutenant governor Kavinder Gupta has said the only way to resolve the current crisis in the UT is through dialogue, calling on stakeholders to take part in talks. "I feel res... Read More


UP police seek policy records from firms in Rs.39-crore insurance fraud

Meerut, Oct. 2 -- Uttar Pradesh Police have sought detailed records from firms that have issued insurance policies to a 35-year-old man from Meerut, arrested over his alleged involvement in a Rs.39-cr... Read More


Shah-led panel gives nod to Rs.4.6k-cr projects in nine disaster affected states

New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- A high-level committee, led by Union home minister Amit Shah, has approved a number of mitigation, recovery and reconstruction projects with a total outlay of Rs.4,645.6 crore in ... Read More


Visa processing to be hit amid H-1B woes

Washington DC, Oct. 2 -- In another challenging development for Indian professionals in America, H-1B visas and green card processing is set to be affected as the US government shut down on Wednesday.... Read More


GST revenue up 9% in Sep despite headwinds

New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- Gross Goods and Services Tax revenue in September crossed Rs.1.89 lakh crore-the seventh highest monthly collection since the GST regime was launched in July 2017-posting a 9% ann... Read More