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Rising syringe use among drug users fuelling HIV spread in Punjab: Minister

Patiala, Aug. 13 -- Health minister Dr Balbir Singh on Wednesday launched the Intensified Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Campaign 3.0, expressing concern over the rising intravenous (I... Read More


Life insurers' new business premium rises 21% to Rs 47,005 crore in July; policy count nearly flat

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- India's life insurance industry recorded a sharp rise in new business premium in July 2026 even as growth in the number of policies remained nearly flat, with higher group busine... Read More


3 of family killed, 2 injured after tractor-trailer overturns in Karnal

Karnal, Aug. 13 -- Three of the family were killed and two others were injured after a tractor-trailer overturned in the fields of Kachwa-Bahlolpur road in Karnal on Wednesday, police said. The decea... Read More


Kannada activists withdraw bandh call, meet CM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru, Aug. 13 -- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said Kannada activists had withdrawn their bandh call after meeting him, as the state Assembly commenced its proceedings. Spea... Read More


"For cricket to become a truly global sport, more nations need to come to the fore": Ravichandran Ashwin

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- With the inaugural edition of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) set to begin on August 26, momentum continues to build around the tournament, which is backed by some of the ... Read More


Ror community demands CBI probe into Karnal encounter

Karnal, Aug. 13 -- A week after the alleged deaths of two men following an encounter in connection with the murder of a 28-year-old man in Karnal, the Ror community organised a mahapanchayat in Kuruks... Read More


Punjab's plan to desilt Beas, Ravi beds hits green hurdle

Chandigarh, Aug. 13 -- Punjab government's plan to desilt and remove excess material from Beas and Ravi riverbeds across four districts, aimed at improving flood management and restoring eroded land, ... Read More


LDA prepares demolition of 50 illegal Lko buildings

LUCKNOW, Aug. 13 -- The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has drawn up a list of around 50 properties across the state capital for enforcement action, with demolition proceedings likely to begin fro... Read More


Haryana: Rights panel takes note of complaint by students, seeks report

Karnal, Aug. 13 -- The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has taken cognisance of allegations made by Class 12 students of Government Senior Secondary School, Sanoli Khurd, Block Bapoli of Panipat... Read More


Punjab assembly polls: Amritpal's two jailed aides among 5 named as Waris Punjab De nominees

AMRITSAR, Aug. 13 -- Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) on Wednesday announced five more candidates for the forthcoming Punjab assembly elections, including two jailed associates of Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal... Read More