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Council of ministers' meet: Haryana's new MSME policy to target rRs.r55,000-crore investment

Chandigarh, July 29 -- The Haryana council of ministers on Tuesday approved the Haryana Progressive MSME and Export Promotion Policy 2026 targeting over Rs.55,000 crore in investment, creation of over... Read More


Haryana cabinet nod to 20% horizontal quota for ex-Agniveers in fire, wildlife, police roles

Chandigarh, July 29 -- The Haryana cabinet on Tuesday approved 20% horizontal reservation for ex-Agniveers who are domiciles of Haryana in direct recruitment to the posts of fire operator-cum-driver i... Read More


Haryana cabinet approves bill to set up statutory minorities commission

Chandigarh, July 29 -- The council of ministers on Tuesday approved the Haryana State Commission for Minorities Bill, 2026. The proposed legislation seeks to establish a statutory state commission for... Read More


Ludhiana: One arrested for stabbing Nihang to death at gurdwara

Ludhiana, July 29 -- A Nihang has been arrested on Tuesday for reportedly killing a fellow Nihang during a religious gathering at a gurdwara at Paddi village near Ludhiana on Sunday. The accused assa... Read More


Haryana cabinet nod to 100% tax exemption on EVs costing up to rRs.r30 lakh

Chandigarh, July 29 -- The Haryana council of ministers on Tuesday approved a 100% motor vehicle tax exemption for new electric or battery operated two-wheelers, three-wheelers (autos and e-rickshaws)... Read More


From rRs.r4.4 lakh creations to 6,800 kg giants: The world's most bizarre cheesecake records

India, July 29 -- Rich, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth, and not overly sweet, cheesecake is a dessert loved by those with a sweet tooth, while its balanced flavour also appeals to people who prefer less s... Read More


Two held for hurling petrol bomb at Sangrur BJP office

SANGRUR, July 29 -- Sangrur police on Tuesday arrested two men with alleged cross-border links in connection with the petrol bomb attack on the district BJP office on the intervening night of July 25 ... Read More


AAIB grounded by doubts over its July 2025 crash probe

India, July 29 -- Public faith in India's institutions is at an all-time low at the moment; it is perhaps especially so with the Aircraft Accident Investigation Board (AAIB), in the context of its inv... Read More


State issues SOP on custodial deaths

India, July 29 -- The Maharashtra government on Tuesday issued a standard operating procedure (SOP) to prevent custodial deaths and guidelines for the investigation of deaths in police custody. All cu... Read More


Ludhiana: Rights panel takes suo motu notice of mortuary incident

Ludhiana, July 29 -- Taking serious note of an incident in which a body was reportedly left lying outside the mortuary at Samrala Civil Hospital, the Punjab State and Chandigarh (UT) Human Rights Comm... Read More