Pune division scores 91.32 passing percentage

Pune division achieved a 91.32% pass rate in Class 12 exams, down from 94.44% last year. Girls outperformed boys, with Pune district scoring highest at 95.19%. Notable students include Tanishka Vaishampayan and Chinmay Deshpande.

Haryana: 15-year-old girl raped in moving car in Faridabad

A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped twice in a moving car while traveling to school in Faridabad. She was forcibly pulled into a parked vehicle, threatened, and later abandoned near her village. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Vaibhavi scores 85.33% in spite of personal tragedy

Despite losing her father to a brutal murder, Vaibhavi Deshmukh scored 85.33% in Class 12 board exams. She remains focused on seeking justice and continues her academic pursuits, demonstrating remarkable resilience and determination.

ED arrests ‘absconding’ ex-Haryana Congress MLA from 5-star hotel in Delhi

Former Haryana Congress MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker arrested by ED from a Delhi hotel after evading summons. Accused of cheating 1,500 homebuyers and laundering over Rs 500 crore through real estate companies, he's now in ED custody.

Mohali: Now, wait till September for Greenfield project

NHAI extends Mohali's Greenfield Alignment Project deadline to September 2025, with 82% work completed. The 31-km road will ease traffic between Chandigarh and nearby regions, costing ₹1,400 crore, after resolving land compensation disputes.

Maha HSC results: Consistent decline in performance of students from Arts stream

Maharashtra State Board's HSC results reveal a concerning decline in Arts stream performance, with passing percentages dropping from 90.51% in 2022 to 80.52% in 2025. Experts attribute this to high-performing students preferring Science and Commerce, leaving academically weaker students in Arts.

Chandigarh roads get safer, two out of 5 black spots cleared

Chandigarh removes two black spots, improving road safety. Three high-risk zones remain with 25 fatal mishaps in three years. Authorities have proposed short-term interventions and long-term solutions to address traffic congestion and reduce accidents at key intersections.

Haryana: Rights panel orders probe into ‘racial bullying’ of student

Haryana Human Rights Commission orders probe into racial bullying of a minor student at a government school in Gurugram, highlighting institutional failures in addressing harassment and assault by peers and school authorities' inaction.

26.4°C: Rain brings down Chandigarh day temps by 10 notches

Chandigarh experienced unusually cool May weather with temperatures dropping to 26.4°C after heavy rainfall. Meteorologists predict continued thunderstorms and below-normal temperatures throughout the week, attributing the change to multiple weather systems.

Chandigarh’s last big slum, Janta Colony, to be razed today

Chandigarh administration will demolish Janta Colony, its last major slum, housing 5,000 people in 2,500 shanties. The 10-acre site, valued at ₹350 crore, will be cleared for public infrastructure, with 1,500 police personnel and officials overseeing the operation.

Haryana Council of Ministers’ decisions: ₹50 lakh, job for kin of naval officer killed in Pahalgam terror attack

Haryana government approves ₹50 lakh and job for naval officer's family, ₹1 crore for battle casualties, stamp duty relief for cowsheds, and a ₹474-crore AI development project with World Bank support.

HSC results 2025: Maha scores 91.88 passing percentage

Maharashtra State Board declared HSC results with 91.88% pass rate. Girls outperformed boys at 94.58%. Konkan division topped with 96.74% passing percentage. 1.4 million students appeared, with 1.3 million clearing the exam.

Mohali: Drug peddler held in Kharar; weapons, cash seized

Police in Mohali arrested drug peddler Randhir Singh, seizing 25 grams of heroin, a pistol, and ₹12,500 in suspected drug money during a chase near Azad Complex. An FIR has been registered under NDPS and Arms Act.

Governor lauds PGI’s Sarathi project, 22 NSS volunteers feted for service

PGI celebrated Project Sarathi's first anniversary, honoring 22 NSS volunteers who assisted patients and managed crowds. UT administrator praised the initiative's role in cultivating community service spirit, highlighting youth's contribution to healthcare delivery.

Panchkula: 2019 road accident case: Accused acquitted due to lack of evidence

A local court acquitted Vikas in a 2019 road accident case involving Ravi's death, due to insufficient evidence. Prosecution failed to provide CCTV footage or eyewitness testimony, leading to the accused's acquittal under IPC sections 279, 304-A, and 337.