PM Modi anchors northern growth strategy with Chandigarh infrastructure blitz
The launch event came shortly after Prime Minister Modi flagged off the country’s inaugural hydrogen-fueled passenger train from Jind in Haryana.
The launch event came shortly after Prime Minister Modi flagged off the country’s inaugural hydrogen-fueled passenger train from Jind in Haryana.
The hearing also revisited alleged investigative failures, including delayed registration of rape and POCSO charges, forensic shortcomings and claims that the victim's family faced intimidation after the incident.
The anonymous call prompted a massive security sweep and heightened alert across Chandigarh as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepared to launch projects worth Rs 4,700 crore before travelling to Punjab for a series of public engagements.
The Prime Minister also announced projects worth over ₹14,000 crore for Haryana, including highways, medical colleges and railway infrastructure, while urging Jind residents to make cleanliness a lasting public habit rather than a campaign linked to VIP visits.
The latest arrests stem from evidence gathered during police remand of earlier accused. Investigators are now examining alleged explosive device testing, recovered propaganda material and the suspected network's wider contacts.
It was reported that the poorly planned and unscientific widening of the road in Kangra district is threatening the safety and homes of villagers, particularly in the 18-km stretch between Thaanpuri and Parore.
The projects, worth Rs 4,600 crore, will be set up in Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh, and are expected to generate employment for 2,034 skilled professionals.
UP Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa said in relation to the show cause notice, the President/General Secretary of the party can submit their representation, affidavit and relevant documents along with the same to the office of Chief Electoral Officer, by August 21, and can personally present their side by appearing before the Chief Electoral Officer, during office hours on September 2 and 3.
Citing the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019–21), he said 24% of women and 23% of men in India are overweight or obese. More than 1 crore people have hypertension, and about 64 lakh are diabetic and receiving treatment, according to data from January to June this year.
While the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, seeks to provide for recognition of national sports bodies and regulate their functioning, the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to amend the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022.
