IndiaOct 10, 2024
CM Maan expressed grief over the death of industrialist Ratan Tata
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, describing him as a visionary leader whose legacy transformed India’s industrial landscape.
In a condolence message shared on social media platform X, Mann said Ratan Tata’s “hard work, commitment, dedicated spirit and simplicity will continue to inspire young generations to achieve excellence in their chosen fields.”
The Chief Minister said Tata’s death marks the end of an era in Indian industry and that his absence has left a void that will be difficult to fill.
IndiaOct 10, 2024
Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh paid tribute to Ratan Tata
Punjabi singer and global performer Diljit Dosanjh stopped his live concert in Germany to pay tribute to industrialist Ratan Tata, who passed away in Mumbai earlier this week at the age of 86.
Addressing the crowd, Dosanjh said Ratan Tata was a man of humility and integrity. “From everything I read about him, he never spoke ill of anyone. If we can learn anything from Ratan Tata ji, it is to work hard, think well, and be useful to someone,” the singer told the audience.
Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons and one of India’s most respected business leaders, died Wednesday night a
IndiaOct 09, 2024
Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Group, passes away
Ratan Tata, one of India’s most respected business leaders and the chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86. He had been receiving treatment in intensive care at a Mumbai hospital for several days due to age-related health complications.
Earlier this week, Tata had said he was undergoing routine medical tests. His condition reportedly deteriorated on Tuesday night, leading to his passing early Wednesday morning.
In a statement, Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran paid tribute to the industrial icon, calling him “a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable c
IndiaOct 09, 2024
Punjab and Haryana High Court halts panchayat elections in 300 villages over complaints of irregularities
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has put a temporary halt on panchayat elections in nearly 300 villages across Punjab following multiple complaints of irregularities and alleged bullying during the nomination process. The order was issued on Wednesday while hearing a series of petitions filed by affected candidates and villagers.
According to court records, more than 250 petitions were submitted challenging the conduct of the election process in several villages. Petitioners alleged that administrative lapses, denial of No Objection Certificates (NOCs), and discrepancies in nomination papers
IndiaOct 08, 2024
Haryana Assembly Elections: Arvind Kejriwal's third attempt also failed
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has suffered a major electoral setback in Haryana, failing to win a single seat in the assembly elections. This marks the third unsuccessful attempt by party leader Arvind Kejriwal to establish a foothold in the state’s politics.
According to Election Commission figures, AAP secured only 1.76 percent of the total vote share, and most of its candidates lost their security deposits. Senior party leader and state vice-president Anurag Dhanda, who contested from the Kalayat constituency, finished in seventh place.
In several constituencies, including Ambala Cantt, AAP c
IndiaOct 08, 2024
Harsimrat Kaur Badal a strong comment on BJP's victory in Haryana
Shiromani Akali Dal MP from Bathinda, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, has sharply criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following its victory in the Haryana assembly elections, alleging that the ruling party used “every possible tactic” to secure power.
Without directly naming the Dera Sacha Sauda chief, Badal suggested that individuals convicted of serious crimes had been granted parole and mobilized for political gain. “Those serving ten-year sentences for murder were given parole and used for votes,” she said.
Commenting on the poor performance of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Haryana, B
IndiaOct 08, 2024
BJP clinches historic 3rd term in Haryana, Congress suffers major setback
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to form the government in Haryana for a third consecutive term, becoming the first party to achieve this milestone in the state’s political history. The party won 48 out of 90 assembly seats, crossing the majority mark of 46 and improving its tally by eight seats compared to the 2019 elections.
The Congress, led by former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, won 37 seats — five more than its previous count — but fell short of the majority once again. The result marks the third consecutive assembly election in which the Congress has failed to retur
IndiaOct 07, 2024
The stalled government procurement of paddy in Punjab will begin tomorrow
After nearly a week of disruption, paddy procurement in Punjab will resume on Friday following a decisive meeting between Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and representatives of Aarti associations on Thursday.
The commission agents, known as Aartis, had been on strike demanding clearance of pending payments and simplification of procurement procedures. Their protest had brought grain market operations to a standstill and raised concerns among farmers as the harvest season peaked.
In Thursday’s meeting, the state government assured the Aarti unions that payment delays and procedural bottlenecks w
IndiaOct 07, 2024
Sukhbir Singh Badal can contest the by-election of Giddarbaha
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP from Bathinda, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, has hinted that party president Sukhbir Singh Badal may contest the upcoming Giddarbaha by-election, calling it an opportunity for voters to continue the legacy of former chief minister Parkash Singh Badal.
Speaking to reporters, Harsimrat said that the people of Giddarbaha “will once again stand with the successor of Parkash Singh Badal,” expressing confidence that Sukhbir Badal would “transform the constituency like Bathinda and Lambi.”
The remarks are being viewed as a strong political signal of the Akali Dal’s atte
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