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'95 pc tickets sold,' confirms PCA chief as Mullanpur set to host first-ever men's international match
Mohali, Dec 10: Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) president Amarjit Singh Mehta said that tickets for the forthcoming second T20I between India and South Africa at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh's Mullanpur are 95 per cent sold out, with the venue set to witness an almost-packed stadium.
Maltreated in detention; raised matter strongly with US embassy: EAM on deportation of 73-year-old Harjit Kaur
New Delhi, December 4: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday informed the Rajya Sabha that 73-year-old Indian citizen Harjit Kaur was maltreated while in US detention before being deported, and the Indian government has taken up the issue "strongly" with the American embassy following her arrival in the country.
GoIStats mobile application downloads cross 14,000
New Delhi, Dec 1: The GoIStats mobile application (GoIStats), which provides on‑the‑go access to official statistical data, has more than 14, 000 downloads, Rao Inderjit Singh, MoS, Statistics and Programme Implementation, told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply on Monday.
Govt follows methodology consistent with global standards to compile key data: Minister
New Delhi, Dec 1: The government has undertaken the Global Indices for Reforms and Growth (GIRG) initiative for monitoring the progress of 26 select Global Indices via inter-ministerial coordination for driving reforms and growth in the country, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
Delhi has developed 250 MW rooftop solar capacity: Minister
New Delhi, Oct 30: Delhi Minister for Social Welfare and Cooperation Ravinder Indraj said on Thursday that the city has developed over 250 MW of rooftop solar capacity and preparations are underway to reach 500 MW by 2027.
Shehnaaz Gill on 'Ikk Kudi': We have made this film especially for Punjab
Mumbai, Oct 28: Actress Shehnaaz Gill sought blessings at the Golden Temple ahead of the release of “Ikk Kudi†and said that the film is made especially for Punjab.
Shehnaaz Gill's 'Ikk Kudi' shares every girl's struggle to find the right partner
Punjab Oct 22: The makers of Shehnaaz Gill's forthcoming laughter ride, "Ikk Kudi" have unveiled the captivating trailer of the film.
Punjab: Gurdaspur district administration reviews preventive measures against stubble burning in Sohal village
Gurdaspur, October 21: Gurdaspur district administration officials visited Sohal village to review preventive measures against stubble burning and engage directly with local farmers following the harvest season.
India stands committed to promote legal pathways of migration: MEA
New Delhi, Sep 26: Reiterating its longstanding stance against illegal migration, India on Friday emphasised its commitment to promote legal pathways of migration.
Strong local governance begins with robust local data: Minister
New Delhi, Sep 26: Strong local governance begins with strong local data, as statistics translate community needs into concrete plans, Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh said on Friday.
BSF's RJIT institute opens drone lab to boost defence preparedness post Op Sindoor
Tekanpur, September 25: Border Security Force (BSF)-run Rustamji Institute of Technology (RJIT) here in Tekanpur recently established a drone lab advancing drone technology and defence preparedness with the help of its students on par with the technology being used in this sector by China, Turkey and Israel following Operation Sindoor.
JPC on One Nation One Election interacts with economic experts; Chairman says research suggests upto 1.5 pc benefit to GDP if there are simultaneous polls
New Delhi, September 24: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on One Nation One Election (ONOE) interacted with economic experts on Wednesday, with Chairman of the panel PP Chaudhary stating that the move is expected to benefit the GDP by up to 1.5 per cent or approximately Rs 7 lakh crore, according to broad research estimates.
One Nation, One Election will lead to reduction in violence, to help stablise policy making: Experts
New Delhi, Sep 24: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on One Nation, One Election (ONOE), chaired by BJP MP P.P. Chaudhary, on Thursday heard detailed presentations from economists Arvind Panagariya and Surjit Bhalla, both of whom strongly argued in favour of simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.
SC clears doctor of medical negligence in delivery death case
New Delhi, Sep 10: The Supreme Court has set aside an order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) that had held a doctor of a private hospital liable for medical negligence in the death of a woman and her newborn during delivery.
ACC appoints former RBI governor Urijit Patel as IMF Executive director
New Delhi, August 29: Urijit Patel, economist and former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), was appointed as the Executive Director (ED) at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a period of three years on Friday.
Centre names former RBI governor Urjit Patel as IMF Executive Director for 3 years
New Delhi, Aug 29: The government has approved the appointment of former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Dr Urjit Patel as the Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a period of three years.
'Ikk Kudi' teaser: Shehnaaz Gill struggles with marriage dilemma across two generations
Mumbai, August 25: The first official teaser for Shehnaaz Gill's upcoming Punjabi film, 'Ikk Kudi', has been unveiled on Monday.
Malaysia first team to arrive for Hockey Asia Cup
Rajgir, Aug 23: Malaysia arrived in Patna, Bihar on Saturday morning for the prestigious Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025. Malaysia were the finalists in the previous edition held in Jakarta where they lost the title match to Korea 1-2 but this time, the Captain expressed that the team is here to win.
India's ranking in Global Innovation Index improved consistently in last decade: Govt
New Delhi, Aug 18: India’s ranking in the Global Innovation Index (GII) has improved consistently over the last 10 years, the government informed the Parliament on Monday.
Uttarakhand cloudburst: ITBP rescues over 100, braces for more amid harsh weather
New Delhi, Aug 6: In the wake of the devastating cloudburst in the Harshil region of Uttarkashi town of Uttarakhand, which triggered flash floods and widespread destruction, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has been at the forefront of rescue and relief operations.
Govt focusing on domestic growth drivers to keep economy on fast-track: Minister
New Delhi, Aug 5: India has remained the fastest-growing major economy, averaging over 7 per cent GDP growth between 2014 and 2025 (excluding the Covid years) and in a global environment marked by protectionism, sustaining 7–8 per cent growth requires a sharp focus on domestic growth drivers, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
Punjab Congress MLA flags neglect of sportspersons, demands revival of job quota
Chandigarh, July 31: Sukhpal Singh Khaira, a Congress party MLA from Punjab, has raised serious concerns about the continued neglect of sportspersons in the state and demanded immediate intervention from the Punjab Government. Addressing a gathering of national and international players at the Punjab Congress Bhawan in Chandigarh, Khaira alleged discrimination against athletes and called for a complete review of the state's sports policy.
New angles are now emerging..: Rapper Fazilpuria opens up on firing incident
Gurugram, July 22: Singer Rahul Yadav alias Fazilpuria, who was allegedly shot at on the Southern Peripheral Road in Sector 71 of Haryana's Gurugram, has opened up about the incident and shared how it happened.
Kapil Sharma's newly opened cafe attacked by Khalistani terrorist
Mumbai, July 10: Comedian turned actor Kapil Sharma’s newly launched Kap's Cafe in Surrey, British Columbia was targeted in a shooting incident on Thursday.
Ex-IMF official slams private sector quotas as 'worst idea'; warns against LoP's push for affirmative action
New Delhi, July 1: Surjit Bhalla, a former Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka has sharply criticised the proposal to introduce caste-based reservations in the private sector, describing it as “one of the worst ideas out there.â€
India-US trade deal could accelerate growth: Surjit Bhalla
New Delhi, July 1: A potential trade agreement between India and the United States could significantly boost India’s economic growth, senior economist and former IMF Executive Director Dr Surjit Bhalla said on Tuesday.
GST one of India's biggest success stories in a decade: Surjit Bhalla (IANS Exclusive)
New Delhi, July 1: India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) system has emerged as one of the biggest success stories in the last decade, reflecting a growing formal economy and rising compliance, noted economist and former IMF Executive Director, Dr Surjit Bhalla, said on Tuesday.
Statistics Day celebrated to commemorate birth anniversary of Prof PC Mahalanobis
New Delhi, June 29: In recognition of the remarkable contributions made by Professor (Late) Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis to the field of statistics and economic planning, the Government has designated his birth day, June 29, as Statistics Day. The primary objective of celebrating this Day is to raise public awareness, particularly among the younger generation, about the pivotal role of statistics in policy formulation for national development, the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation said in a release on Sunday.
'Statistics Day' to celebrate 75 years of National Sample Survey
New Delhi, June 28: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Saturday said it will celebrate the 19th ‘Statistics Day’ in the national capital on June 29.
Govt sets up Expert Group for Household Income Survey 2026
New Delhi, June 23: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has constituted a Technical Expert Group (TEG) under the chairmanship of Dr. Surjit S.
'Mutra Visarjan Varjit Hai' actress Khushi Mukherjee turns vegan before Bakhri Eid
Mumbai, May 30: Actress Khushi Mukherjee, who will soon be seen sharing screen space with Arbaaz Khan in the forthcoming drama "Mutra Visarjan Varjit" decided to take a life-changing decision before Bakhri Eid 2025.
Sriti Jha bids an emotional farewell to 'Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye': It just breaks my heart
Mumbai, May 5: Television actress Sriti Jha opened up about the wrap of her show “Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye,†sharing how difficult it was to say goodbye to a project that had become so dear to her.
Governor VK Singh graces Mizoram University's Silver Jubilee celebration, highlights progress of university
Aizawl, April 26: Mizoram Governor and Chief Rector of Mizoram University, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd), on Friday graced the Foundation Day-cum-Silver Jubilee celebration of the University and praised its excellent infrastructure, scenic, and comfortable campus.
Not surprised: Mehbooba Mufti responds to ex-RAW chief's book on Farooq Abdullah's stance on Article 370
Srinagar, April 18: People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday responded to former RAW chief Amarjit Singh Dulat's recent book, 'The Chief Minister and the Spy,' which discusses Farooq Abdullah's stance on Article 370. Mufti said that she was not surprised by the revelations, emphasising that the National Conference (NC) has historically shifted its positions based on the pursuit of power.
When you have friends like this, there is no need for enemies: J-K CM Omar Abdullah on Dulat's book
Srinagar, April 17: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday criticised former RAW Chief Amarjit Singh Dulat's recent book, which has sparked controversy over its portrayal of Dr Farooq Abdullah.
Punjab New Advocate General Maninderjit Singh Bedi takes charge of his office
Chandigarh, March 30: Advocate Maninderjit Singh Bedi on Sunday assumed charge as the Advocate General of Punjab at the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Maninderjit Singh Bedi takes charge as Punjab's new Advocate General
Chandigarh, March 30: Maninderjit Singh Bedi officially assumed charge as the Advocate General of Punjab on Sunday at the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Govt schemes for poor have reduced rural-urban gap in living standards: Minister
New Delhi, March 10: Various policies and programmes implemented by the Centre have been successful in reducing the disparity in expenditure and living standards between rural and urban areas, which is reflected in the household consumption expenditure surveys carried out by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI), according to information tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Monday.
Arjit Taneja calls Women's Day an ongoing commitment to honour women
Mumbai, March 7: Television actor Arjit Taneja, currently seen as Virat in the show “Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye,†believes that Women's Day is more than just a date on the calendar—it's a year-round tribute to the women who inspire and shape our lives.
Punjab CM announces centre named after acclaimed writer Surjit Patar
Amritsar, Jan 14: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced to set up a state-of-the-art Surjit Patar Centre for Ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Guru Nanak Dev University here.