Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for 2026-27 to 2030-31
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS), namely, the
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Inaugurates and Lays Foundation Stones for 12 Development Projects Worth ₹231.91 Crore in Gairsain
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 12 development projects worth ₹231.91
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Inaugurates and Lays Foundation Stones for 12 Development Projects Worth ₹231.91 Crore in Gairsain
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 12 development projects worth ₹231.91
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Punjab
AAP Sarpanch’s Son Shot Dead Outside Gurdwara in Amritsar; Friend Injured
The son of an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) village sarpanch was shot dead after unidentified assailants opened fire outside a gurdwara in Chite Kalan village in Punjab’s Amritsar district on Monday night. The victim’s friend sustained injuries in the attack and is undergoing treatment, police said. The deceased, identified as Teerth Singh, was the son of village sarpanch Paramjit Kaur. According to preliminary information, Teerth had visited the gurdwara along with his friend, Ranjeet Singh. As the two were leaving the religious premises, the attackers, who were allegedly waiting outside, opened fire on them. The assailants reportedly fired seven to eight rounds, leaving Teerth critically injured. He was rushed to
Haryana
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Holds One-on-One Meetings with Industry Leaders; Investors Express Confidence in Haryana’s Industry-Friendly Policies
Haryana has secured investment proposals worth approximately Rs 12,000 crore on the first day of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini’s visit to Gujarat, marking a significant step towards accelerating industrial growth and strengthening the State’s position as a preferred investment destination. Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed with various companies across key sectors, reflecting growing investor confidence in Haryana’s industrial ecosystem and the State Government’s sustained efforts to attract investment and promote industrial development. Leading a high-level delegation to Gujarat, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini held one-on-one meetings with founders, Managing Directors (MDs) and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of several companies. The discussions focused on expanding existing business
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Sports
INDIA STARS REWARDED IN ICC WOMEN’S ODI PLAYER RANKINGS
India players have been rewarded for fine performances after their team won by margins of nine wickets and 121 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ICC Women’s Championship ODI series against Zimbabwe in Vadodara. Deepti Sharma grabbed five wickets across the two matches and scored a dazzling 86-ball 106 in the second match to leap four slots to 23rd in the batting rankings, moving one slot to eighth in the bowlers’ list and advancing two places in the all-rounders’ list to fourth place. Harmanpreet Kaur smashed 126 from 121 in the second match to move up two places to eighth among batters while Pratika Rawal’s third
Politics
Delhi Turned Into Emergency-Like Lockdown, Protesters Beaten & Jailed For Raising Questions, Democracy Cannot Function Through Fear: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
Deployment Of 70,000 Police Personnel In Delhi To Crush Protests Reflects Modi Govt’s Fear Of Dissent: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann CHANDIGARH; 16th October 2026: Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann condemned the emergency-like situation in Delhi, where 70,000 police personnel were deployed and protesters were beaten and detained for raising questions, saying democracy cannot function through fear and force. He questioned the BJP-led Central Government’s handling of dissent and its commitment to democratic rights. The Chief Minister also questioned the restrictions on his official travel, pointing out that he was denied permission to visit Japan for the Asian Champions Trophy hockey final and had to approach the High Court for permission
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Education
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Opens Its Doors to Students; CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Encourages Them to Dream Big
The Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Thursday opened Its doors of the Punjab Assembly to students, giving young people a first-hand understanding of how laws are made, budgets are passed and elected representatives are held accountable. Interacting with students of Guru Gobind Singh International School, Faridkot, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann urged them to dream big and pursue their ambitions through honesty and hard work, stressing that talent and merit, not influence or recommendations, must determine their future. He also highlighted the government’s commitment to merit-based recruitment and healthcare coverage of up to ₹10 lakh for eligible families under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna. Youth Are Punjab’s Greatest Strength, We’re Giving
Culture & Religion
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Attends State-Level Celebration in Amritsar on Maharishi Bhagwan Valmiki Ji’s Birth Anniversary
Paying obeisance to Maharishi Bhagwan Valmiki Ji on his sacred Parkash Purab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann reaffirmed the Punjab Government’s unwavering commitment to preserving his divine legacy and spreading his timeless teachings of equality, humanity and righteousness. With ₹17.72 crore being spent on the beautification and development of Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal as a world-class tourist destination, his government is strengthening facilities for devotees while upholding the sanctity of religious institutions. Reiterating that religious institutions should remain in the hands of religious and learned personalities, the Chief Minister said that Punjab’s soil can nurture every seed, but the seed of hatred can never flourish on this sacred land. Describing
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