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No hiding in dark as Chandigarh MC ups ante against night litterers

Chandigarh, Dec. 29 -- The Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) has intensified its enforcement actions against public littering by launching a dedicated night-time challaning drive. This move target... Read More


Ludhiana: Power supply hit for two hours after car rams into electric pole on Lohara road

Ludhiana, Dec. 29 -- A high speed car crashed into an electric pole near Bapu Market on Lohara Road on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, snapping the power supply to several surrounding lo... Read More


Chandigarh MC proposes free fire cover for govt, religious events

Chandigarh, Dec. 29 -- The municipal corporation (MC) will place a proposal before the general house on Tuesday seeking exemption from standby duty charges for providing free fire safety cover to all ... Read More


Haryana Police record a 5.7% drop in overall crime in 2025; sharper tech, forensic push planned for 2026

Chandigarh, Dec. 29 -- Haryana Police recorded an overall decline in registered crime in 2025 while intensifying action against organised gangs, cybercriminals and habitual violent offenders, and will... Read More


U.S. holds top spot as Taiwan's largest bank debtor for 41st straight quarter

Taipei, Dec. 29 -- The United States remains the top debtor of Taiwan banks for the 41st straight quarter. This means the U.S. owes more money to Taiwanese banks than any other country. According to a... Read More


Pyjamas are the new couture, this New Year's Eve

India, Dec. 29 -- Move over boring cotton pyjamas! While ringing in the New Year with a pyjama party is nothing new, what's hot now is the outfit's couture turn. It all started when luxury fashion ho... Read More


Ludhiana: Science meets the stick as hockey clinics redefine grassroots training

Ludhiana, Dec. 29 -- For the first time at the local level, the Aryan Hockey Club has introduced special hockey clinics aimed at strengthening the game at the grassroots. The initiative has given youn... Read More


'Resigning due to Delhi pollution level': Akums Pharma's finance head steps down

India, Dec. 29 -- The finance head of Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals has stepped down from his position, citing pollution in Delhi as the reason. Rajkumar Bafna tendered his resignation on December 2... Read More


Bhutan's Sonam Yeshey scripts history, becomes first bowler to pick eight wickets in T20s

Gelephu, Dec. 29 -- In a historic milestone, Bhutan's left-arm spinner Sonam Yeshey became the first bowler to pick up an eight-wicket haul in T20 cricket, according to ESPNcricinfo. "A spell for the... Read More


Rekha expresses her love for Agastya Nanda at 'Ikkis' screening

Mumbai, Dec. 29 -- Veteran actress Rekha publicly displayed her love and affection for Agastya Nanda, grandson of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, at the screening of his upcoming film 'Ikkis'. On... Read More