Haryana polls: PM Narendra Modi to hold rallies in Sonipat, Hisar & Palwal today
Sep 18, 2024BJP has set its strategy for the Haryana state assembly elections in motion, with PM Narendra Modi scheduled to hold rallies in Sonipat, Hisar, and Palwal. Prominent BJP leaders will also campaign across the state. The party is confident of winning a third consecutive term and plans to release its manifesto shortly.
At Jhajjar rally, Bhupinder Singh Hooda promises to rid state of gang crime
Sep 16, 2024Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda has issued a warning to criminals to either stop their activities or leave the state before October 8, claiming Congress will form the government. He pledged to restore law and order, fill vacant posts, and reinstate old pension schemes. Hooda criticized BJP for rising crime rates and corruption.
BJP calls emergency meeting, but rules out changes in Haryana list
Sep 7, 2024BJP's core committee met urgently in New Delhi to address dissatisfaction among senior members over the Haryana assembly poll candidate list. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini confirmed that there would be no changes to the declared candidates. Strategies were discussed to manage and counsel those who were deprived of tickets, ensuring minimal disruption.
Classroom to campaign: Educators and doctors vie for assembly tickets
Aug 25, 2024In the run-up to the October 1 assembly elections, various professionals, including doctors and professors, have sought candidacy. Dr Manoj Siwach aims for the Congress ticket in Meham, alongside other distinguished candidates like Prof S S Sangwan, Prof Pushpa Dahiya, and Dr Sanjay Johar, among others. Their diverse backgrounds enhance the electoral race's intrigue.
PGIMS resident doctor expelled in ‘kidnap & assault’ case in Rohtak
Aug 19, 2024A resident doctor at PGIMS Rohtak was expelled for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a first-year BDS student. The complaint led to his arrest. This incident occurred amid ongoing protests related to a separate rape and murder case of a female doctor in Kolkata Medical College, prompting strikes and demands for improved security measures across medical institutions.
Aug 18, 2024Wrestler Vinesh Phogat returned from Paris to an overwhelming crowd of supporters waiting for her outside Delhi’s IGI Airport, quickly lifting her spirits and the struggle she faced for the past 10 days. The first to greet her were Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda, and ace wrestlers and olympians Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia.
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim walks out of Rohtak jail on 21-day furlough
Aug 13, 2024Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim, serving life imprisonment for murder and rape cases, was granted a 21-day furlough. He left Rohtak's Sunaria jail for his ashram in Barnava, UP. The Punjab and Haryana High Court had recently urged careful consideration before granting such leave. Prisoners are entitled to 30 days of furlough annually.
Aug 11, 2024When 21-year-old Aman Sehrawat won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, his village of Birhor celebrated his success. His grandfather praised him, expressing belief in his potential for future gold. Despite losing his parents young, Aman's family and the Chhatrasal Stadium mentorship played key roles in his wrestling achievements. He dedicated his medal to his late parents and India.
Aug 8, 2024Grappler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the 50kg women's wrestling event at the Paris Olympics for exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams. Her uncle, Mahavir Singh Phogat, blamed her coaches, claiming they should have managed her diet better and suggesting that shaving her head could have reduced her weight. He criticized the current coaches for poor weight management and expressed hope in preparing her for future Olympics. Prime Minister Modi and Samantha Ruth Prabhu extended their support, highlighting Vinesh's resilience despite the setback.
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