Saturday, June 14, 2025

Archive News of June 14, 2025

POE Chandigarh and Chandigarh Police in joint raid nab unregistered immigration agent 'The Setup Overseas'

CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh: In a significant operation undertaken on the afternoon of 14 June 2025, a joint team from the Protectorate of Emigrants (PoE), Chandigarh, and the Chandigarh Police raided the premises of an unregistered immigration agent, M/S The Setup Overseas, located in Sector 34-A, Chandigarh. The firm was found to be offering overseas jobs without a valid license. The raid led to the registration of a police case and the seizure of numerous incriminating documents, including two laptops, 17 mobile phones, fake overseas job offer letters, and other evidence.

Three Punjab girls comissioned as flying officers in Indian Air Force

CHANDIGARH: Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (AFPI) for Girls, SAS Nagar (Mohali) added another feather in its cap, as three of its alumni, Harnoor Singh, Kritee S Bisht and Alisha, have been commissioned as Flying Officers in the Indian Air Force, after successfully passing out from the Air Force Academy, Dundigal (Hyderabad) on Saturday. The passing out parade was reviewed by Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, PVSM, AVSM.

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PM Modi to visit Cyprus, Canada, Croatia from June 15–19 to boost strategic ties

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a three-nation State Visit to Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia from June 15 to 19, aimed at strengthening India's bilateral and strategic partnerships with key global partners, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday.

Disha Patani says 'Blessed and so grateful' after celebrating her 33rd birthday

MUMBAI: Actress Disha Patani celebrated her 33rd birthday with her loved ones on Friday. Treating our feed with some sneak peeks from her birthday shenanigans, the diva revealed she is feeling "Blessed and so grateful".

DSGMC dedicates Bala Sahib Hospital to people of Delhi

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) today dedicated Guru Harkrishan Institute of Medical Sciences and Research at Gurdwara Bala Sahib after performing ’Ardas’.

Chhattisgarh: Three children dead, parents critical in Kanker family suicide bid

RAIPUR: Three children from a family in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district have died after reportedly being poisoned by their parents, who are currently undergoing treatment in critical condition at a community health centre in Pakhanjur.

Iran-Israel conflict: Mangalam Group Chairman among 61 Rajasthanis stranded in Georgia as flights cancelled

JAIPUR: Amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, several countries have suspended international flights due to heightened security concerns. This disruption has left many Indian citizens stranded abroad including 61 people from Rajasthan which also includes Mangalam Group Chairman N.K. Gupta and his wife. The stranded people were part of a delegation attending a professional event in Tbilisi, Georgia.

CBI registers FIR against revenue dept officials for Rs 42 cr fraud in Srinagar district

SRINAGAR: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said on Saturday that it has registered an FIR against some revenue officials of the Srinagar Deputy Commissioner’s office for swindling government funds to the tune of Rs 42 crore.

Air India, IndiGo issue alerts as Iran airspace closure disrupts flight operations

NEW DELHI: Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Air India and IndiGo, two of India's leading airlines, have issued public advisories to alert passengers about flight delays and reroutes due to the closure of Iranian airspace. Air India on Saturday said that it has rerouted several flights due to airspace closures. The airline announced that some of its flights are now operating on longer, alternative routes to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.

First Aid and CPR training session at RBU

MOHALI: The University School of Life Sciences of Rayat Bahra University, in collaboration with the Indian Red Cross Society, organised a comprehensive First Aid and CPR Training session aimed at equipping students with vital life-saving skills.

PU extends last date for registration for PU-LL.B. (3 Year Course) Entrance Test

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University has extended the last date of registration for PU-LL.B. (3 Year Course) Entrance Test; deposit of fee through online mode and uploading of photograph, signature with rest of the information on the website up to 19th June 2025.

Panjab University Observes World Day Against Child Labour with Mass Pledge and Awareness Activities

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University, Chandigarh, today observed “World Day Against Child Labour” by organising a number of mass pledge-taking ceremonies and awareness activities.

Rebel Akali leader Sikandar Singh Malooka rejoins SAD(Badal)

CHANDIGARH: Senior Akali leader Sikandar Singh Malooka who rebelled against leadership of Sukhbir Singh Badal today rejoined the SAD(Badal) after hour long meeting with Sukhbir Singh Badal. He was excpelled from party for anti-party activities.

Murder of social media Influencer by Mehron Gang Sparks Alarm Over Law and Order in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The brutal murder of social media influencer Kamal Kaur Bhabhi, also known as Kanchan Kumari, in Bathinda has sent shockwaves across Punjab, raising serious concerns about the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. The crime has been linked to a criminal gang led by Amritpal Singh Mehron, who is reportedly behind a spate of threats targeting other influencers.

Imtiaz’s next starring Diljit is a story of love and longing, to release on Baisakhi 2026

MUMBAI: Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali is set to collaborate with Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh once again after “Amar Singh Chamkila” for a film about love and longing, which is slated for release on Baisakhi 2026.

Anupam Kher wishes wife Kirron on b’day, calls her ‘beautiful & an original piece of life’

MUMBAI: As his wife Kirron Kher turned a-year-older on Saturday, veteran actor Anupam Kher penned a heartfelt birthday note for the actress-politician tagging her as “beautiful, not-so-patient, and an original piece of life.”

Aditya Roy Kapur: Very important to keep reflecting on the relationships in your life

NEW DELHI: Actor Aditya Roy Kapur has talked about how modern connections can lack depth despite constant communication and said that it is important to keep reflecting on the relationships and whether staying in touch truly means being “emotionally connected.”

Sonam Bajwa says ‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’ is one of the most difficult films she’s shot till date

MUMBAI: Actress Sonam Bajwa has completed the shooting for ‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’ and said that it is one of the most difficult films she has shot till date.

Madhya Pradesh League: Kartikeya spins web as Rewa secure dominant win over Bundelkhand

GWALIOR: Rewa Jaguars opened their Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 2025 campaign in style, registering a comprehensive 30-run victory over Bundelkhand Bulls in Match 3 at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Shankarpur on Friday.

WTC final: Australia bowling coach Vettori eyes early breakthrough as SA close in on ICC glory

LONDON: Australia bowling coach Daniel Vettori believes the only way back into the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 lies in breaking South Africa’s resolute third-wicket stand between Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma.

Escalating geopolitical tensions hit investors' sentiment, defence stocks surge

MUMBAI: The Indian equity markets witnessed heightened volatility this week, ultimately closing in the red, analysts said on Saturday, adding that early optimism, driven by progress in US–China trade negotiations, was overshadowed by escalating geopolitical tensions after Israel launched a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

India’s inland fisheries output rises 142 pc to 147 lakh tonnes since 2013-14

NEW DELHI: India is the world’s second-largest fish producer, with inland output rising an impressive 142 per cent since 2013–14 to 147 lakh tonnes, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, has said.

France confirms 1st locally transmitted chikungunya case in 2025

PARIS: Health authorities in France have confirmed the first locally transmitted case of mosquito-borne chikungunya this year.

British royal family to wear black bands in memory of Ahmedabad plane crash victims

LONDON: The British royal family will wear black armbands and observe a minute's silence during the annual Trooping the Colour parade on Saturday as a mark of respect for victims of the tragic Air India plane crash in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, India.

Israeli strikes on Iran draw mideast condemnation over sovereignty violation, escalation risks

CAIRO: Israel's large-scale strike on Iranian military and nuclear sites has drawn widespread condemnation across the Middle East, with governments denouncing the assault as a violation of international law and Iran's sovereignty.

Trump suggests Israel's attack could help make nuclear deal with Iran

HOUSTON: US President Donald Trump suggested that Israel's strikes could help his administration make a nuclear deal with Iran.

Iran media says two Israeli jets down, Israel denies

TEHRAN: Iran's air defence has downed two Israeli Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets as well as a large number of micro aerial vehicles, capturing a female Israeli pilot.

Punjab Vigilance Bureau nabs SDM’s Steno with bribery cash Rs 24 lakh

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), in line with the zero tolerance policy adopted by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab government, has arrested Jatinder Singh, Steno, posted in the office of SDM Raikot in Ludhiana district for taking Rs 24,06,000 bribe.

Assam: NIA files chargesheet against 3 ULFA-I operatives in IED planting case on 2024 I-Day

GUWAHATI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against three individuals associated with the banned insurgent group United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) for their alleged involvement in planting improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Guwahati during the 2024 Independence Day celebrations.

MP: HM Shah to inaugurate BJP’s mega training camp in Pachmarhi today

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is launching a high-level, three-day training camp on Saturday, in the scenic hill town of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the camp and address the opening session scheduled for 3:00 PM.

Ahmedabad plane crash: Aviation Minister to chair high-level meeting on air safety today

NEW DELHI: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu will chair a high-level meeting on air safety at the ministry office on Saturday. The meeting comes in the wake of the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad, which was en route from Ahmedabad to London's Gatwick Airport on June 12.

Delhi CM to inaugurate 33 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs today

NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her Cabinet are set to inaugurate 33 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs on Saturday, marking a major step towards strengthening the National Capital's primary healthcare infrastructure.

North India to get relief from severe heat starting today, says IMD

NEW DELHI: After weeks of extreme heatwave conditions, North India is finally expected to see relief beginning Saturday, as per the latest forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Strict action to be taken for negligence in road projects: Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma

JAIPUR: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday emphasised the state government’s commitment to accelerating infrastructure development, particularly focusing on quality road connectivity.