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UP Panchayati Raj Department's controversial order generates political heat

Lucknow, Aug 5 (UNI) The political temperatures in Uttar Pradesh have soared
over an order letter from the state Panchayati Raj Department regarding the Yadav and Muslim community.
Though reportedly the concerned officer has been suspended by the minister but opposition leaders are up in arms against the state government. Samajwadi Party (SP) National President Akhilesh Yadav and Azad Samaj Party chief Chandrashekhar have criticized the government and have questioned the intention of the BJP government.
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Cyber fraud crackdown: Faridabad arrests six in three cases; Panchkula acts against suspects in crypto and investment scams

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Panchkula, July 18 (UNI) Police in Faridabad and Panchkula have reported arrests in separate cyber-fraud cases involving alleged loan scams, hacked phones, malicious APK files, fake cryptocurrency platforms and fraudulent investment applications.
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Four held within 24 hours in Panchkula stabbing death; police cite two-year-old dispute as motive

18 Jul 2026 | 11:35 PM

Panchkula, July 18 (UNI) Panchkula Police have arrested four men within 24 hours in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old youth and injuries to his two friends in the Mansa Devi area, officials said on Saturday.
Police said the alleged attack stemmed from a dispute that began around two years ago over a comment related to body building by consuming protein powder.

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta participated in the Ganga Aarti in Kashi with her family

18 Jul 2026 | 10:58 PM

Varanasi, July 18 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in the revered Ganga Aarti held at Dashashwamedh Ghat in the holy city of Kashi on Saturday evening.

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Every tree to be geo-tagged, accountability fixed; Haryana CM orders tough action against illegal felling

18 Jul 2026 | 10:57 PM

Chandigarh, Jul 18 (UNI) In a major push towards strengthening Haryana's green cover, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday directed the Forest Department to ensure that every tree planted in the state is geo-tagged, digitally monitored and assigned a designated authority responsible for its upkeep.

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Amarnath, Vaishnodevi Yatras suspended from Jammu

18 Jul 2026 | 10:51 PM

Jammu, July 18 (UNI) In view of the inclement weather forecast by the Indian Meteorological Department, authorities have temporarily suspended the movement of Shri Amarnath Yatra from Jammu on Sunday as well as the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of pilgrims.

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