MOHALI: Continuing its old tradition, Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh today organized various activities to celebrate the 76th birthday of Aryans Group’s Founder, Prof. Roshan Lal Kataria.

CHANDIGARH: Leading orthodontist from Chandigarh, Dr Sarabjeet Singh, was conferred today with the Pierre Fauchard Fellowship at 38th Annual Convocation, Awards Ceremony, and Scientific Orations on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the Radisson BLU Hotel in Indore, Madhya Prades.The fellowship was by conferred by Cheryl Bradford Billingsley, International President-PFA, and Mr. Robert Cattoi, Chief Executive Officer, both from USA.

PHAGWARA: Ten Cows were found dead in mysterious circumstances in Shri Krishan Gaushala at Mehli Gate Phagwara late tonight.

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today registered a strong protest against the State Election Commission’s decision to hold elections to five municipal corporations and 43 municipal councils on December 21, stating the sentiments of the Sikh community had been hurt by the Commission’s decision to hold the elections during a time when Sikhs mourned the supreme sacrifices made by the four Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh.

AMRITSAR: Narain Singh Chaura, who fired at Sukhbir Singh Badal at Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar, has been again sent to a three-day police remand.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Youth Congress would hold a dharna outside the residence of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in Chandigarh on December 10 to highlight the unfulfilled promises of the AAP government after three years of rule. All India youth congress president Uday Bhanu Chib will also attend the dharna.

AMBALA: In a sharp response to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s condemnation of tear gas being fired on protesting farmers, Haryana’s Transport Minister Anil Vij on Sunday questioned Congress' role in the current plight of farmers, emphasising that it was Congress’ decades-long rule that led to the situation.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab State Election Commission today announced the election schedule for the conduct of the elections to various Municipal Corporations, Councils, and Nagar Panchayats in accordance with the notifications dated 22/11/2024 of the Local Government Department in which it has been directed that the elections to various Municipal Corporations, Councils, and Nagar Panchayats to be held by the end of December, 2024.

NEW YORK: A simple dietary supplement in ketogenic diet can boost ‘CAR T’ cell function — a personalised treatment that reprogrammes patients’ own immune cells to kill cancer, according to a new study.

PUNE: Every legend has a beginning, be it on a cricket field, a football ground or a kabaddi mat. For Ashu Malik, that story unfolded on school grounds and local tournaments, where a young boy's unwavering spirit would gradually reshape the expectations of his family, his community, and ultimately, the world of kabaddi.

MANCHESTER: Dan Ashworth has reportedly left his role as Manchester United sporting director just after five months in the role.

DOHA: Sanctions by the US and its allies are hurting various pillars of the global market, particularly in energy, Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said at the Doha Forum.

NEW DELHI: Former Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and senior BJP leader Vijay Goel, accompanied by BJP workers on Sunday staged a protest in Ghazipur against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, accusing it of failing to address Delhi’s pressing issues including garbage crisis over the past decade, adding that the AAP government has failed on all fronts.

MUMBAI: The BJP on Sunday accused NCP-SP President Sharad Pawar of misleading the people over the EVM issue instead of accepting the defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections.

NEW DELHI: Amid growing discontent within the INDIA bloc, BJP national spokesperson Nalin Kohli on Sunday highlighted concerns over the leadership of Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, suggesting that constituent parties are questioning his ability to lead the alliance forward.

MUMBAI: Veteran actor Dharmendra, who was last seen in ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’, is celebrating his 89th birthday on Sunday.

BRISBANE: Centuries from young Georgia Voll and veteran Ellyse Perry, coupled with a four-wicket haul for Annabel Sutherland propelled Australia to take an unassailable 2-0 lead after thumping India by 122 runs at the Allan Border Field on Sunday.

JAIPUR: To realise the vision of making the state a $350 billion economy in the next five years, the three-day 'Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit' will be organised from December 9.

SEOUL: South Korean National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said on Sunday it would be a "blatant violation of the Constitution" should the Prime Minister and ruling party jointly exercise presidential power.

MUMBAI: The Mahayuti on Sunday took aim at the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) factions, accusing them of infighting and mutual blame after their dismal performance in the Maharashtra Assembly elections.

HYDERABAD: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Sunday that during the first year in power, the Congress government in the state set a record in farm loan waiver, crop bonus, jobs creation and attracting investments.

RANCHI: The first session of the sixth Assembly of Jharkhand is set to begin on December 9, with the four-day session, running till December 12, marked by several significant changes in the Assembly's structure and proceedings.

CHAIBASA: An area commander of the banned extremist group People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), identified as Mota Tiger, and one of his accomplices were beaten to death by villagers in the Gudri block of Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, officials said.

CHANDIGARH: Tension prevailed at the Shambhu border, the entry point to Haryana from Punjab, on Sunday as the batch of 101 protesting farmers was stopped and not allowed to move ahead to the national capital as they didn't have the permission owing to prohibitory orders.

AMARAVATI: The joy of buying a new car turned into gloom within a month for a family as the vehicle met with an accident on Sunday, killing four members and injuring four others.

MUMBAI: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, who was recently seen in the theatrical movie ‘Jigra’, ditched her swanky car, and took a quick ride as she sat in an autorickshaw.

MUMBAI: Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan, who was recently seen in the theatrical movie ‘Singham Again’, is celebrating the birthday of her mother-in-law, Sharmila Tagore. 

NEW DELHI: India has kicked off its 6G research journey and a collaboration with the US can further advance use cases around the new technology, according to experts.

ADELAIDE: After India suffered a ten-wicket defeat to Australia in the Adelaide Test, skipper Rohit Sharma said the door is very much open for veteran fast-bowler Mohammed Shami to join the squad in Australia.

NEW DELHI: Following a comprehensive ten-wicket win over India in the second Test at the Adelaide Oval to level the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series 1-1, Australia have moved back to the top of the 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship standings.

TEL AVIV: Israel has deployed its forces in new positions within the buffer zone along the Israel-Syria border in the Golan Heights on Sunday following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria.

KOLKATA: A youth was arrested on the charges of raping a five-year-old girl in West Bengal's Murshidabad district.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haryana on December 9 to launch 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' in line with his commitment to women empowerment and financial inclusion.

MAHARASHTRA: Nationalist Congress Party (SP) President Sharad Pawar on Sunday visited Markadwadi in Solapur and asked the authorities why the villagers were prevented from conducting a "mock ballot paper poll" on December 3.

NEW DELHI: India is poised for significant growth in hardware exports after recording a remarkable 15 per cent year-on-year growth in 2023 reflecting the country's strengthening foothold in the global market, Ashwani Kumar, President, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has said.

HYDERABAD: Two police constables died in a hit-and-run incident in Telangana’s Siddipet district on Sunday.

NEW DELHI: Media persons at Shambhu border were advised to maintain a safe distance during the ongoing 'Delhi Chalo' march by farmers on Sunday.

JAMMU: Two Jammu & Kashmir policemen were killed in a firing incident on Sunday when they were travelling from Srinagar to Jammu.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his best wishes to priest George Jacob Koovakad on his elevation to the rank of Cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church by Pope Francis.

MUMBAI: Bollywood actor and fashionista Sonam Kapoor currently in Dubai, shared glimpses of her family by the sea.