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2 held for posing as docs, duping city man of Rs.7.5L

Panchkula, Oct. 8 -- Police have arrested two men for allegedly posing as doctors and duping a city resident of Rs.7.5 lakh through a fraudulent online appointment link. The victim had lodged a compla... Read More


Seven Iron upset Captain's 18 in rain-hit golf league

Chandigarh, Oct. 8 -- Seven Iron caused a major upset in the Chandigarh Golf League, 2025, by defeating two-time defending champions Captain's 18 on a rain-affected day at Chandigarh golf club on Mond... Read More


Caste, religious slogans on vehicles to invite fines: Cops

Panchkula, Oct. 8 -- Police issued 219 challans for various violations on Tuesday, including two for displaying caste-specific words on vehicles. DCP (Traffic) Manpreet Singh Sudan said that such disp... Read More


'Growing power of social media a hope to sustain press freedom'

Chandigarh, Oct. 8 -- Veteran journalist and author Rahul Singh said that the "growing power of social media" remains the country's "biggest hope" for sustaining press freedom, at a time when mainstre... Read More


Immigration firm booked for Rs.2.6L fraud, assault

Mohali, Oct. 8 -- An immigration consultancy firm in Mohali has been booked for allegedly duping a Haryana resident of Rs.2.6 lakh and assaulting him when he demanded a refund. The complainant, Anil S... Read More


Mandi Board transfers 12 acres land to PUDA, Oppn slams move

Mohali, Oct. 8 -- The Punjab Mandi Board has transferred 12 acres of its long-unused ultra-modern fruit and vegetable market in Phase 11, Mohali, to the Punjab Urban Development Authority (PUDA) for a... Read More


World Bank lifts GDP outlook for FY26, tariffs to hurt next yr

new delhi, Oct. 8 -- The World Bank on Tuesday raised India's economic growth forecast for 2025-26 to 6.5% from 6.3% projected in June, even as it trimmed its 2026-27 estimate by 20 basis points to 6.... Read More


PM calls Putin, affirms strategic partnership

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday pledged to strengthen the bilateral strategic partnership ahead of the Russian leader's visit to India for an ... Read More


SC hints Nithari accused Koli might be let off

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated that Nithari killings convict Surendra Koli may be acquitted in the sole case in which his conviction still stands, observing that it would ... Read More


sc SEEKS BJP, x'S REPLY ON 'POSTS VILIFYING MUSLIMS'

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the BJP's Assam unit and social media platform X to respond to a plea seeking immediate removal of content that openly vilifies and targets M... Read More