Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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Punjab on the Brink of Bankruptcy

Punjab’s 2024–25 revised budget estimates reveal a deeply troubling fiscal situation that has pushed the state dangerously close to bankruptcy. According to the official figures, nearly one-third of the total budget has been earmarked solely for the repayment of public debt, which stands at an alarming level of around ₹3.75 lakh crore. On top of this, close to 60% of the state’s finances are absorbed by running the government—covering salaries, pensions, subsidies, and interest payments. This leaves only a tiny fraction for capital expenditure, which is crucial for development and long-term growth. Shockingly, less than 5% of the budget has been allocated for capital works, a figure that underscores the growing fiscal stress. 

Punjab Minister Expresses Condolences to Family of youth Killed in Hoshiarpur, Assures Full Support

PHAGWARA: Punjab Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh on Monday met the family of a youth from village Bhanoki, whose tragic killing in Hoshiarpur has sent shockwaves through the region. The minister extended his heartfelt condolences and assured the bereaved family of every possible assistance.

Punjab CM Announces to form Monitoring Committees to Supervise Village Development Works

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday announced the formation of monitoring committees at the village level to supervise development works on the ground.

Women’s Asia Cup: India lose to China 1-4 in final, fail to claim direct spot in next year's World Cup

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Indian players skip handshake with Pakistan as Asia Cup clash ends in frosty silence

DUBAI: The high-voltage Group A encounter between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup ended on an unexpectedly cold note at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Once the match was over, Indian batters Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube walked off the field without engaging in the customary post-match handshake with the Pakistan players. 

Asia Cup: Kuldeep, Axar, Surya star in India’s thumping victory over Pakistan 

DUBAISuryakumar Yadav celebrated his 35th birthday in style by hitting an unbeaten 47 off 37 balls to guide India to a clinical seven-wicket win over Pakistan in a marquee Group A clash of the 2025 Men's T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. 

AICWA condemns India–Pakistan cricket match in Asia Cup, appeals citizens to boycott the match

MUMBAI: The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has strongly condemned and opposed the India–Pakistan cricket match scheduled to be held in Dubai on Sunday.

Harjot Bains demands central support for channelisation of Sarsa and Swan rivers to prevent future catastrophes

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Education and Information & Public Relations Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, today urged the Union Government for immediate and substantial support to mitigate the recurring flood devastation in the state, specifically calling for the channelization of the Sarsa and Swan rivers.

Suspect arrested in killing of Trump’s close supporter

NEW YORK: "We got him”, Utah Governor Spencer Cox said, announcing on Friday the arrest of the alleged assassin of US President Donald Trump’s close supporter, Charlie Kirk.

Anupam Kher inaugurates thought provoking work of Padmashri Ratan Parimoo & Naina Dalal

MUMBAI: Anupam Kher inaugurated the work of veteran artists Ratan Parimoo and Naina Dalal at The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Mumbai, in association with Gallerie Splash.

Anup Soni pays a heartfelt tribute to mother on her birthday

MUMBAI: Popular TV actor Anup Soni took to social media to celebrate his mother Kiran’s birthday. He penned a heartfelt message, reflecting on his journey from childhood to the present.

BSF trooper injured in accidental firing in J&K’s Kupwara

SRINAGAR: A trooper of the Border Security Force (BSF) was injured in an accidental firing in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

Nia Sharma wraps up Goa trip in 24 hours: ‘Shortest trip ever’

MUMBAI: Popular television actress Nia Sharma shared a funny update about her quickest visit to Goa, which lasted less than a day.

Asia Cup: Litton Das’ 59 leads Bangladesh to seven-wicket win over Hong Kong

ABU DHABI: Skipper Litton Das starred with a fluent 59 off 39 balls as Bangladesh registered their first-ever T20I win over Hong Kong by cruising to a seven-wicket victory in their Asia Cup Group B game at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

'India are on top but can't write off Pakistan': Rashid Latif on blockbuster Asia Cup clash

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the much-anticipated clash between archrivals India and Pakistan on Sunday, former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif believes that Men in Blue are clear favourites for the tie, while adding a caution that his team can't be written off.

How Shraddha Arya makes it up to husband Rahul Nagal after ‘blocking’ him

MUMBAI: Popular TV actress Shraddha Arya took to social media to share a playful video, showing how she made it up to her husband, Rahul Nagal, after briefly ‘blocking’ him.

S. Korea to support shipbuilding projects involving Arctic routes

SEOUL: The government will provide financial support for projects aimed at building icebreakers that will run through Arctic shipping routes, the oceans minister said on Thursday, as South Korea plans to begin pilot operations on the envisioned Northern shipping corridors next year.

30 Nepalese prisoners apprehended in Bihar, UP, Bengal; border vigil stepped up

NEW DELHI: The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel have apprehended at least 30 Nepalese prisoners at multiple locations adjoining the Himalayan nation and also stepped up vigil along the borders to stop any attempts of infiltration.

‘Match should go on’: SC declines urgent hearing on plea to cancel India-Pakistan Asia Cup game

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday declined an urgent hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking cancellation of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup T20 cricket match scheduled in Dubai on September 14.

CM Bhupendra Patel pays tribute to forest martyrs at Gujarat's first 'Vanpal Memorial'

GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday paid homage to nine forest martyrs from the state who lost their lives while protecting and conserving forests and wildlife.

Sensex opens marginally up, Nifty near 25,000 amid mixed global cues

MUMBAI: The domestic benchmark indices opened a tad higher on Thursday, driven by developments in bilateral trade discussions between India and the United States and other global cues.

Evacuation of stranded Telugu people from Nepal picks up momentum

AMARAVATI: The evacuation of stranded Telugu people from violence-hit Nepal gathered momentum on Thursday with a special flight carrying 12 people taking off from Simikot, while another group of 22 people safely returned by road.

WHO steps up support as new Ebola outbreak hits Congo's Kasai Province

KINSHASA: The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it is continuing its efforts to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in halting the spread of the Ebola virus, following the country's declaration of an outbreak in Kasai Province.

Adani Power to supply power from greenfield 1,600 MW thermal plant in Madhya Pradesh

AHMEDABAD: In a first-of-its-kind adoption of the greenshoe option in a thermal power tender in India, Adani Power Ltd (APL) on Thursday said it has been awarded a total of 1,600 MW capacity by MP Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL) under the recently concluded tendering process.

100% Road Connectivity, Power & Water Supply Restored in Anandpur Sahib Flood-Affected Areas: Harjot Singh Bains

NANGAL: Punjab Cabinet Minister for Education and Information & Public Relations, Harjot Singh Bains, today announced that in his constituency Sri Anandpur Sahib, all flood-affected villages have had 100% road connectivity, power supply, and water supply restored to ensure relief for residents.

Richa Soni roped in as Reeta in &TV’s supernatural comedy 'Gharwali Pedwali'

MUMBAI: Actress Richa Soni has joined the cast of &TV’s forthcoming supernatural comedy "Gharwali Pedwali".

Essential Software Tools Every Startup Needs

Launching a new company involves balancing limited resources with ambitious goals. Success often depends on how efficiently teams manage their work. That’s why reliable startup software is one of the first investments founders should make—it keeps processes clear, connects departments, and ensures that time is spent on progress rather than chaos.

Arjun Bijlani opens up on maintaining mental and physical balance in ‘Rise and Fall’

MUMBAI: TV actor Arjun Bijlani, who is currently seen on the reality show “Rise and Fall,” has opened up about the importance of maintaining balance in life.

Asia Cup: On a day when you are confused, just go with Sanju, says Priyank Panchal

NEW DELHI: On Wednesday evening, current T20 World Cup champions India will open their campaign in the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup with a Group A fixture against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Defending champions New Zealand announce Women’s Cricket World Cup squad

NEW DELHI: The defending T20I world champions have unveiled an outfit with multiple names bound for their first-ever Cricket World Cup.

Apple unveils stunning iPhone 17 lineup with its thinnest-ever 'Air' ever made

CUPERTINO (California): Tech giant Apple on Tuesday launched the all-new iPhone 17 series with next-gen features and latest chips, including iPhone Air — the thinnest iPhone ever made, with pro performance.

Asia Cup: I am very excited to take the field on the front foot, says Suryakumar Yadav ahead of opener

ABU DHABI: Both captains – India’s Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha – made it clear during the captains’ press conference that aggression will be a defining feature when their teams take the field as the anticipation is building for the India-Pakistan showdown at the Asia Cup 2025 on September 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates All Gujarat Caterers Association Expo in Ahmedabad

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday inaugurated the All Gujarat Caterers Association (AGCA) Expo 2025 in Ahmedabad, a two-day event showcasing the state's growing catering and culinary sector.

Rs 183 crore scam: CBI arrests pvt firm’s MD, aide for duping MP Jal Nigam

NEW DELHI: The CBI arrested the Managing Director of an Indore-based private company and another person in a Rs183 crore fake bank guarantee scam that hit Madhya Pradesh government’s water utility, an official said on Tuesday.

Importance of Regular Gynaecological Checkups at Hospitals in Delhi

Women in Delhi often face unique gynaecological challenges shaped by city life, pollution, and limited awareness about reproductive health. Studies show that many experience conditions like PCOS and hormonal imbalances, which can go unnoticed without regular checkups.

SC asks HCs to ensure timely upload of reasoned judgments

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has directed High Courts across the country to ensure that reasoned judgments are uploaded without delay after the pronouncement of operative orders.

Scindia launches historic UPI–UPU integration at Universal Postal Congress in Dubai

DUBAI: India’s Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday launched the UPI–UPU Integration project at the 28th Universal Postal Congress here, a landmark initiative set to transform cross-border remittances for millions worldwide.

Telangana HC annuls Group-I exam results, orders re-evaluation

HYDERABAD: In a key judgment on Group-I Main examination, the Telangana High Court on Tuesday annulled the results and ordered re-evaluation of answer sheets.

Anupam Kher introduces grandnephew Nirvair, jokes about his complaints on too many cuddles

MUMBAI: Veteran actor Anupam Kher, on Tuesday, took to social media to introduce his grandnephew Nirvair in an adorable post.

Rupali Ganguly calls her bond with Jaswir Kaur in ‘Anupama’ a modern Krishna–Sudama tale

MUMBAI: TV actress Rupali Ganguly has opened up about her onscreen bond with co-star Jaswir Kaur in the popular show “Anupama.”

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Int'l tourists to Cambodia's Angkor Wat up 663%

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's famed Angkor Archaeological Park attracted 33,205 foreign visitors in the first four months of this year, up by 633 per cent year-on-year, authorities said on Monday.

'Lock Upp': Saisha Shinde opens up on having sex with well-known fashion designer

MUMBAI: 'Lock Upp' contestant Saisha Shinde surprised everyone with her secret on the show. She revealed about her relationship with a well-known fashion designer in the industry.

US-based Rise Capital enters India, to invest in early-stage startups

MUMBAI: San Francisco-based investment fund Rise Capital on Monday announced it is launching its India operations and will invest in early-stage startups through its global fund III.

Mehul Choksi booked for duping IFCI of Rs 22 cr

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday said that they have lodged a new case against fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi and his company Gitanjali Gems for allegedly defrauding the Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) to the tune Rs 22 crore between 2014-18.

'Heropanti 2' picks up momentum; Sunday collections up by 40%

MUMBAI: Sajid Nadiadwala's latest outing 'Heropanti 2', a standalone sequel to 'Heropanti' starring Tiger Shroff and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, saw a remarkable 40 per cent spike at the box office on Sunday, despite the unprecedented heat wave and tough competition from 'KGF: Chapter 2'.

Probe ordered into viral video of drunk officer in UP

BAHRAICH: A probe has been ordered into a viral video of a lady officer, allegedly getting drunk and 'bullying' the Bahraich police.

Violence in UP's Chandauli after girl dies due to alleged thrashing by police

CHANDAULI: Violence erupted in Manrajpur village under the limits of Saiyyedraja police station in Chandauli district late on Sunday night after a 21-year-old girl Nisha Yadav died due to alleged thrashing by police during a raid.

Chandigarh Group of Colleges Jhanjeri holds 3rd Annual Convocation

MOHALI: Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri organized third Annual Convocation at it’s Campus. Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayar, Education Minister, Punjab was the Chief Guest at the moment. As many as 1307 Degrees conferred and 96 topper of PTU were honored with medals.

One more E-scooter goes up in fire

CHENNAI: One more Okinawa electric scooter went up in flames in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district on Saturday morning.

IPL 2022: Through backing from Lucknow Super Giants, Mohsin Khan fulfils parents' dream

PUNE: When newbies Lucknow Super Giants acquired the services of left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan in the mega auction, it didn't cause much excitement. After all, the 23-year-old tall left-arm pacer from Uttar Pradesh had been a member of Mumbai Indians for the last three seasons but had been warming the bench.

Apple faces up to $8 bn revenue hit due to China lockdowns

SAN FRANCISCO: The ongoing Covid-19 lockdowns in China are set to make a huge dent in Apple revenue for the April-June quarter as the company has indicated up to $8 billion loss in sales especially owing to the Shanghai lockdown.

Elon Musk lines up a new Twitter CEO once he takes over

SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk has reportedly lined up a new CEO to take over from Indian-origin Parag Agrawal, as Twitter co-founder Jack Dorseys name was making the rounds who quit in November last year to focus on his financial payments company Block.

Santosh Trophy: West Bengal thrash Manipur 3-0, set up final with Kerala

MALAPPURAM: Two quick-fire goals at the start of the game helped West Bengal thrash Manipur 3-0 in the second semi-final of the 75th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy at the Manjeri Payyanad Stadium, here on Friday.

Elections in Northern Ireland could throw up uncertainity

LONDON: A cloud of uncertainty confronts Northern Ireland, one of the four constituents comprising the UK, as it goes to the polls to elect 90 members to its regional Assembly on May 5.

Night curfew imposed in Patiala after clashes between two gorups

PATIALA: The Patiala district magistrate today imposed curfew from 7 PM to 6 AM in Patiala as a precautionary measure after two groups belonging to Shiv Sena and some Sikh organisation clashed. Several persons were injured.

Three of a family found dead in UP

BAREILLY: A man purportedly hanged himself after killing his wife and infant daughter in Bareilly on Friday, the police said.

Rasika Dugal set to scare in supernatural horror 'Adhura'

MUMBAI: Actress Rasika Dugal is quite excited about her upcoming show 'Adhura' in which she has got a chance to explore a new genre of horror.

Now Zilingo fraud saga threatens India's great startup run

NEW DELHI: Industry leaders and experts on Friday raised alarm over the failing corporate governance in the Indian startup ecosystem, after another startup Zilingo suspended its CEO and co-founder, Ankiti Bose, over alleged financial irregularities, and she is now gearing up to fight back.

Bride shot dead by jilted lover in UP

MATHURA: In a shocking incident, a young bride was shot dead allegedly by a jilted lover during her wedding ceremony, police said on Friday.

Shiv Sena Bal Thakrey holds anti-Khalistan protest in Patiala, clashed with Sikh groups

CHANDIGARH: Without any provocation from Sikhs, the members of Shiv Sena Bal Thakrey today held an anti-khalistan protest in Patiala which led to clash with the Sikh groups who opposed Shiv Sena's action.

UP: Youth commits suicide after killing girlfriend

ETAWAH: A 20-year-old youth ended his life by allegedly committing suicide in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah district after he allegedly shot dead his girlfriend, police said on Friday.

IPL Turning Point: Kuldeep's strikes halt KKR's progress, set up Delhi's win

MUMBAI: It seemed that Kolkata Knight Riders were on the path to recovery in Match 41 of IPL 2022 with skipper Shreyas Iyer and Nitesh Rana at the crease on Thursday.

Meta up on back of good Q1, defies worries on EU digital markets act

NEW YORK: Meta surged 17.6 per cent on Thursday after a buoyant update for the first time since Q4 in February had sent the stock reeling 26 per cent, its worst-day ever.

Supply chain, exchange rate, higher staff, fuel costs, Ukraine add up to hurt Amazon stock

NEW YORK: Amazon.com Inc. has delivered a slow quarter and outlook.

Security beefed up for 'Alvida namaz' in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Tight security is in place in state capital Lucknow for the 'Alvida namaz' offered on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramzan.

Man suspected to be informer, shot dead in UP

SHAMLI: Two accused persons, who were arrested and later released on bail, in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district are now charged with the alleged killing of a 25-year-old youth whom they suspected to be a police informer,

Maharashtrian couple along with 15-month child found hanging in Odisha

BHUBANESWAR: A couple along with their 15-month-old girl child from Maharashtra were found hanging in their rented house in Odisha's Bhubaneswar, police said on Thursday.

Defying Elon Musk, embattled Parag Agarwal takes up for Team Twitter

NEW YORK: Ahead of Twitter's imminent takeover by Elon Musk, the world's richest man, its CEO Parag Agrawal replied to a quip by a parody account. "I thought we were fired", with a "nope! we are still here".

Anurag Vyas: Break-up helped me to realise my passion for writing

MUMBAI: Actor Anurag Vyas, who was previously seen in 'Rakshabandhan... Rasal Apne Bhai Ki Dhal', enjoys writing.

Hindi row: Support pours in for Kiccha Sudeep from Bommai, ex-CMs, film stars

BENGALURU: Support poured in for Kannada actor Kiccha Sudeep over the Hindi row and his Twitter conversation with Bollywood star Ajay Devgn as the Kannada film industry and top political leaders backed Sudeep.

Pawandeep Rajan on how challenging it was to find a talent for 'Superstar Singer 2'

MUMBAI: 'Superstar Singer 2' captain Pawandeep Rajan opens up about his journey from being an 'Indian Idol' winner to becoming a captain and the kind of talent he has come across so far.

 

Punjab and Haryana face power shortages up to 2000 MW - long power cuts imposed

CHANDIGARH: Punjab and Haryana are both facing a power shortages of about 2000 MW leading to the imposition of long power cuts for 6 to 8 hours on rural domestic consumers and of lesser duration in cities.

UP BJP leader found dead, husband missing

BANDA (Uttar Pradesh):  A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and zila panchayat member has been found allegedly hanging from the ceiling of a room in her house under the Sadar Kotwali police circle in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district, police said.

UP: SSB jawan booked for raping woman

LAKHIMPUR: A Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) jawan has been booked for allegedly raping a 24-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri district, police said.

Supriya Pathak sheds light on her 'Home Shanti' character

MUMBAI: Veteran actress Supriya Pathak, who will be soon seen in the upcoming family drama-comedy series, 'Home Shanti', recently opened up about her character in the web show.

Fed up with its performance, TN man sets his Ola scooter on fire

CHENNAI: At a time when some electric two-wheelers are catching fire spontaneously, a Tamil Nadu physiotherapist, fed up with his Ola scooter's poor performance and service, set the vehicle on fire.

Auto-detect traffic offenders: TN police sets up ANPR cameras on Vellore border as trial

CHENNAI: Vellore district police have installed Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras at border check posts to auto-detect traffic offenders.

IPL 2022, Rohit strikes in style supporting the mission to 'End Plastic Waste'

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma surprised the world as he walked onto the pitch in a pair of customized adidas shoes. The brand has been an advocate of ending plastic waste in the oceans for many years now.

Investors likely to lose up to $545 mn worth Bitcoin in 2022

NEW DELHI: Bitcoin investors are likely to lose up to $545 million this year, owing to various reasons like forgetting passwords to their wallets or making a mistake in recording their "seed phrases", according to a new report.

How neobanks are set to disrupt $31 bn Indian fintech market

NEW DELHI: The $31 billion fintech market in India is set for a disruption with the emergence of neobanks and to scale and secure a foothold, these digital-only banks should acquire primary bank accounts, a new report said on Wednesday.

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Soni directs to set up Jan Aushdhi Kendra at Amritsar Medical College

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Medical Education and Research Minister Mr. Om Prakash Soni today directed to set up a Jan Aushadhi Centre at Government Medical College, Amritsar.

Haryana utilities set new maximum demand and supply record

CHANDIGARH: Haryana on Wednesday supplied a record 2661 lakh units with record maximum demand of 12039 MW in the state.With hot weather and a delayed monsoon, the power demand in Haryana has shot up due to hot weather conditions prevailing in the State and the sowing of paddy

Widespread violence in UP on nomination filing day for Block polls

LUCKNOW: Widespread violence was reported on Thursday from various districts, including Siddharthnagar, Sitapur, Gorakhpur, Sambhal during the nomination of papers for the block pramukh elections.

Rajasthan's Bhupendra Yadav gets Ministry of Labour and Environment

JAIPUR: Bhupendra Yadav, a Rajya Sabha MP from Rajasthan, has been made a cabinet minister in the Modi government on Wednesday and has been given the Ministry of Labour and Environment. Ashwini Vaishnav, the new railways and IT minister, also hails from Rajasthan's Jodhpur but presently, he is serving as Rajya Sabha MP from Odisha.

Anupriya Patel gets a place in Modi Cabinet

NEW DELHI: National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ally Apna Dals Anupriya Patel, who has been a Union minister in the past, was on Wednesday inducted into the new-look Cabinet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PSPCL CMD visited State Load Dispatch Centre to review Power Supply Situation

PATIALA: To meet with the rising demand of electricity in the ongoing paddy season, the Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD) of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), A. Venu Prasad on Tuesday visited the state load dispatch center (SLDC) and reviewed the power supply situation for all categories of consumers.

Pandemic disruptions push June GST collection below Rs 1 lakh cr, first time in 9 months

NEW DELHI: India's gross GST revenue collection fell below the psychological mark of Rs 1 lakh crore for the first time this year, clocking Rs 92,849 crore in June 2021, as collections fell due to disruptions caused by the fresh wave of Covid-19.

Urgent vaccine supplies sought for B'desh

DHAKA: Urgent actions were required to increase Covid-19 vaccine supplies for Bangladesh as hospitals have reached their capacity and oxygen supplies were running short due to an ongoing rapid Covid-19 resurgence, a global humanitarian organisation said on Tuesday.

Inflation risks remain skewed to upside on higher commodities' prices

NEW DELHI: Inflation risks for 2021 remain skewed to the upside, especially core readings, on higher commodities' prices, said DBS Group in a research report.

Suicide rate in Philippines up by 57.3%

MANILA: The Philippines has reported a 57.3 per cent increase in the country's suicide rate in 2020 from 2019, according to an official report.From the 2,810 registered deaths due to intentional self-harm in 2019, this spiked to 4,420 in 2020," Xinhua news agency quoted the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) report released on Monday as saying.

DMRC launches India's 1st FASTag/UPI-based cashless parking

 NEW DELHI: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Tuesday introduced India's first FASTag or Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based parking facility to reduce the time for entry and payment. This has been done to come up with similar facilities at more of Delhi Metro's parking spaces across the city and the National Capital Region (NCR).

AIADMK expels 9 party functionaries over support to Sasikala

CHENNAI:The AIADMK leadership has expelled nine middle-level functionaries of the party for having openly issued support to former interim general secretary of the party, V.K. Sasikala.

UP block pramukh polls on July 10

LUCKNOW:The political stage is set for another grassroots election with the Uttar Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC) announcing the schedule for block pramukh (chairperson of the kshetra panchayats) polls.

UP: Woman dies 3 days after marriage, 6 detained

SAMBHAL(Uttar Pradesh): A 22-year-old woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her husband's house, barely three days after the wedding.

Lucknow madrasa to double up as Covid care clinic

LUCKNOW: A madrasa in Lucknow will convert into a Covid care clinic from Wednesday, paving the way for more such initiatives.The charitable clinic at Madrasa Abu Talib in the densely populated Kashmiri Mohalla area will be inaugurated by its patron, Maulana Saif Abbas and will provide timely and free medical facility to patients.

Over 50L people in UP fully vaccinated

LUCKNOW:A total of 50.09 lakh people in Uttar Pradesh have become fully vaccinated against the pandemic virus.
Over 8.38 lakh vaccinations took place on Monday alone.

Will go with Smith's decision if he wants to skip T20 World Cup: Paine

SYDNEY: Australian Test skipper Tim Paine has said he will go with Steve Smith's decision if he desires to skip the ICC T20 World Cup in order to be fit for the gruelling Ashes series beginning in December.

UP: Woman dies 3 days after marriage, 6 detained

SAMBHAL (Uttar Pradesh): A 22-year-old woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her husband's house, barely three days after the wedding.

Three including newly wed couple killed in two mishaps in Phagwara

PHAGWARA: One Newly Wedded Young Couple of Ludhiana was killed in a road mishap near Phillaur on Monday.

As Taliban begins to implement its code of conduct, civilians pick up gun

NEW DELHI: The worst fears are coming true. Terror outfit—the Taliban has imposed new rules and regulations in districts which it has snatched from the Afghan forces.

Possibility of Pak internal groups targeting Hafiz Saeed can't be ruled out

NEW DELHI/LAHORE:There are sections in the Pakistani society who feel that those of the likes of Hafeez Saeed, Sajid Mir, Asghar Rauf, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi are elements who are solely responsible for the ever deteriorating relations between New Delhi and Islamabad. Hence the possibility of internal groups targeting Saeed cannot be ruled out, sources said.

Canal based water supply To Rural Belt in Rajpura, Ghanaur and Sanaur soon

PATIALA:The Construction of water treatment plants and laying of transmission pipeline under Canal based Water Supply Project coming up at MANDOLI, PABRA and NANOWAL, is going on full swing and the project would be completed within stipulated time, said officials of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (Public Health) Department, here, today.

PSPCL ensuring continuous quality power supply to farmers with 10.3 hours average across state on Sunday

 CHANDIGARH:Continuing its all-out efforts to enhance quality power supply hours to farmers, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) on Sunday supplied on average 10.3 hours of electricity across the state for paddy operations.

Gomti riverfront case: CBI searches 40 locations in UP

NEW DELHI: In a massive action, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday carried out searches at over 40 locations in Uttar Pradesh in connection with a fresh case it registered in the alleged irregularities in the Gomti Riverfront project.

UP 'honour' killing: Man kills daughter, her friend

MEERUT(Uttar Pradesh):In a case of 'honour' killing, a man allegedly shot dead his daughter and her friend after spotting them together, police said on Monday.
The teenagers, aged 16 and 18, were friends for the past few months and the girl's father had strongly objected to their relationship.

UP plants 25.5 Cr saplings in a day

LUCKNOW:Uttar Pradesh has planted a massive 25.5 crore saplings across the state in a single day, as part of a mega plantation drive.The Yogi Adityanath government had fixed the target of planting 30 crore saplings in July, out of which 25.5 crore were planted on Sunday alone.

Rape accused commits suicide in UP hospital

RAE BARELI(Uttar Pradesh):An undertrial, accused of raping a minor, allegedly hanged himself in the washroom of a hospital in Rae Bareli, police said.
The deceased, Ram Baran Yadav, 38, was suffering from depression and had been admitted to the hospital on Friday. He was found hanging on Sunday.

8 booked after 5 girls escape UP shelter home

LUCKNOW: Eight staff members of a shelter home in Motinagar area in Lucknow, including an art and craft teacher, have been booked after five girl inmates escaped.

Kanika Dhillon up on why grey characters fascinate her

MUMBAI: Screenwriter Kanika Dhillon, whose new film "Haseen Dillruba" is out, has opened up about what draws her towards complex and grey characters. She says she does not understand straightlaced people in real or in reel life.

98% Delhi govt schools maintain pupil-teacher ratio: Siosdia

NEW DELHI: Around 50 per cent of the schools being run by the Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCDs) in the capital have failed to maintain pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Sunday.

Regular minimum 8 hour electricity supply being ensured to farmers: A Venu Prasad

CHANDIGARH: On the directions of Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) is ensuring uninterrupted 8-hour electricity supply to farmers daily for paddy sowing even amidst unprecedented demand hike across domestic sector.

UP panchayat polls have lesson for oppn

LUCKNOW:The results of the panchayat elections in Uttar Pradesh may have left the ruling BJP in an elated mood, but it also serves as a lesson for the opposition that is hopeful of toppling the incumbent Yogi Adityanath government in the next assembly elections.

Over 1.17L more in 18-44 group vaccinated in Telangana

HYDERABAD:July 4 (IANS) Continuing its special drive for vaccination for the 18-44 year age group, Telangana has administered over 1.17 lakh doses for this beneficiary group.

Rahane not the same player he was in 2015-16: Dasgupta

KOLKATA:Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Deep Dasgupta feels India Test team vice-captain, Ajinkya Rahane, is "not the same player" he used to be five-six years ago when he scored tons of runs at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium batting at No. 3.

Regular minimum 8-hour electricity supply being ensured to Farmers: A Venu prasad

CHANDIGARH:On the directions of Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) is ensuring uninterrupted 8-hour electricity supply to farmers daily for paddy sowing even amidst unprecedented demand hike across domestic sector.

Vaiko asks TN govt to take up K'taka dam issue with Centre

CHENNAI:MDMK leader and MP Vaiko on Sunday called upon the Tamil Nadu government to immediately act on the dam being constructed by the Karnataka government on the Markendeya river and take up the issue with the Centre.

PM Modi to inaugurate nine new medical colleges in UP

LUCKNOW: Nine new medical colleges will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month. The final date for the event is yet to be decided.According to a government spokesperson, the new medical colleges are in Deoria, Etah, Fatehpur, Ghazipur, Hardoi, Jaunpur, Mirzapur, Pratapgarh and Siddhartha Nagar districts.

Father marries his son's ex-wife in UP

BADAUN: In a bizarre incident, a young man has found that his ex-wife is now his step mother and what is more, he even has a 'brother', fathered by his father.

Sukhbir S Badal asks CM and Sarkaria to disclose which rules permitted excavation of up to 200 feet to extract sand

MUKERIAN: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal today asked chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh and Mining department minister Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria to disclose which rules permitted excavations up to 200 feet to extract sand, adding land along several villages in this constituency had been ravaged by the sand mafia in active connivance with the district police and mining department.

Sukhbir Badal misleading farmers on supply of Canal water: Sarkaria

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Water Resources Minister Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria on Friday lashed out at Sukhbir Singh Badal for his misleading and distorted statement regarding the supply of canal water to the farmers and presented a true picture of the situation.

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