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Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dhallewal on March 19, 2025, during his protest. (Keshav Singh/ HT Photo)

Farmer leader Dallewal under house arrest in Faridkot ahead of dharna in Shambhu

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal placed under house arrest in Faridkot ahead of BKU's planned dharna at Shambhu police station. Police preemptively detain key activists to prevent potential protests, with Dallewal alleging government harassment of farmers' rights group.

Haryana government officials maintained the transfers are routine. (File photo)

Hry govt transfers Gururgam, Faridabad municipal chiefs

Haryana government transfers municipal commissioners of Gurugram and Faridabad following criticism over recent flooding. Pradeep Dahiya and Dhirendra Khadgata appointed to lead respective cities, focusing on infrastructure and monsoon preparedness.

Rajasthan, a strategically important state, shares a border of approximately 1,070km with Pakistan. (PTI photo)

Operation Sindoor: Schools in four districts of Rajasthan shut

Rajasthan closed schools in four border districts (Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer) following Indian military strikes in Pakistan. A precautionary measure with scheduled mock drills amid heightened regional tensions along the 1,070km border.

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar. (PTI)

Karnataka CM, Deputy CM back Centre on Op Sindhoor, laud armed forces’ retaliatory strikes

Karnataka leaders D.K. Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah strongly support Operation Sindhoor, praising the Indian Armed Forces' retaliatory strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoJK following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.

India launched Operation Sindoor against terror infrastructure in Pakistan in the wee hours of Wednesday.

Operation Sindoor: Pahalgam attack victim’s father hails Indian action against Pakistan

India conducted precision airstrikes on Pakistani terror sites following the Pahalgam attack that killed Lt Vinay Narwal. The victim's father praised the operation, hoping it sends a strong message and provides some comfort to the 26 widowed families.

An FIR against two unidentified men was registered at Tigaon police station under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). (File Photo)

2 held for raping minor in car after abduction near Faridabad school

Two men were arrested for kidnapping and raping a 14-year-old girl near her school in Faridabad. The suspects, Intezaar Khan and Vikas Kumar, were caught after fleeing to Uttar Pradesh. Police recovered the car and registered a case under Pocso Act.

The petition has sought directions with respect to relocation/rescue of monkeys to forests/forest-like areas in vicinity in a time-bound manner. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Ghaziabad: 2 residents move Allahabad high court over human-monkey conflict

Two Ghaziabad residents filed a high court PIL highlighting the human-monkey conflict, citing safety risks, property damage, and an exponential rise in monkey population across 32 city areas. They seek relocation, afforestation, and proper monkey management strategies.

Regular said they are afraid of the impact the decision will have on their finances. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

Bar licence fee up 40% in Haryana, nightlife may cost more

Haryana increases bar license fees by 40%, potentially raising alcohol prices by 20%. Restaurateurs and patrons fear higher dining costs, with nightlife expenses possibly jumping from ₹5,000 to ₹7,000, threatening the city's vibrant entertainment scene.

The woman’s friend told the police that on Tuesday morning, she left home in anger and called him to meet. (Representational image)

25-yr-old woman jumps in front of train at golf course Metro station

A 25-year-old BA student died after jumping in front of a metro train at Golf Course station. Her male friend was present but couldn't prevent the incident. Police found no suicide note, and the reason for her anger remains unknown.

Police, meanwhile, have also initiated a departmental inquiry against the investigating officer (IO), the station house officer (SHO), and the assistant commissioner of police (ACP) for lapses in investigation. (Representational image)

‘Dead’ woman found alive after Aadhaar alert

A missing woman and daughter, presumed dead after bodies were found, were discovered alive in Jodhpur through an Aadhaar notification. They voluntarily left home in 2020, and police are investigating the case after bringing them back to Noida.

An area where illegal mining used to take place at Panchgaon village in Nuh. (HT Archive)

Haryana charges 6 officials over illegal Aravalli mining in Nuh

Six Haryana officials face charges for illegal Aravalli mining in Nuh district, spanning 25 acres from 2011 to 2025. The state found massive stone extraction, prompting a crackdown and potential further investigations into environmental violations.

The terminal building, encompassing 30,643 square metres, boasts of ample parking facilities, with space for 522 cars in the basement, 40 buses on the ground floor, and an additional 100 taxis. (Sunil Ghosh/Representational photo)

Noida to offer space for start-ups at cheap rates

Noida Authority plans to offer affordable office space for start-ups in an unused eight-storey City Bus Terminal building in Sector 82, providing entrepreneurs with discounted rates and modern amenities to encourage business growth.

The lekhpal was pulled up for failing to act against illegal constructions in the Hazipur, Salarpur, and Bhangel areas, despite clear instructions. (Sunil Ghosh/HT files)

Noida authority acts against its staffers over negligence

Noida Authority takes disciplinary action against a lekhpal, supervisor, and gardener for negligence, illegal construction oversight, and poor performance. CEO Lokesh M recommends suspension and aims to enforce stricter administrative accountability in the region.

Despite multiple circulars and clear instructions to share compliance updates with district authorities, the district inspector of schools (DIOS) noted that most schools failed to form the required committees. (HT archives)

Form environment committees immediately: DIOS to GB Nagar schools

DIOS mandates Gautam Budh Nagar schools to immediately form environmental committees, addressing ecological concerns through monthly meetings, student engagement, and eco-friendly initiatives after repeated unheeded directives.

Rescued from illegal captivity in Ahmednagar district by forest department in April 2025, injured rose-ringed parakeet underwent medical procedure at Transit Treatment Centre in Pune. (HT)

Rescued parakeet gets new lease of life, beak after rare surgery

A rose-ringed parakeet, rescued from illegal captivity and severely malnourished, received a custom prosthetic upper beak. The complex surgery enabled the bird to feed and preen independently, with potential future release into its natural habitat.

During the raid, the quack was found at his clinic. He confessed to providing the abortion kit and taking the patient to a clinic in Mohali for the procedure, according to officials (HT)

Quack’s illegal clinic busted in Panchkula

Health officials raided an illegal clinic run by unqualified Tushar Saha, who performed an abortion causing severe complications. Authorities seized illegal medicines and requested police to file an FIR for practicing medicine without credentials.

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