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Major police shake-up in Punjab: DIG-level overhaul targets strategic law enforcement roles

Chandigarh, July 12 (UNI) In a major administrative revamp, the Punjab government has transferred and appointed new eight Indian Police Service (IPS) officers at the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) level.
The reshuffle is aimed at reinforcing critical wings such as counter-intelligence, border security, and anti-gangster operations.
The Department of Home Affairs issued the transfer orders today, stating that the postings are effective immediately, following approval from the Governor and relevant authorities.
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BJP accuses Himachal govt of economic mismanagement, failed guarantees

09 May 2026 | 10:24 PM

Mandi, May 9 (UNI) The BJP stepped up its attack on the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, accusing it of pushing the state towards economic crisis, administrative disorder and stalled development during the last three-and-a-half years.

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Akhilesh Yadav mocks BJP amid buzz over UP cabinet reshuffle ‎

09 May 2026 | 10:20 PM

‎New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday took a swipe at the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh amid speculation over a possible cabinet expansion, alleging that the exercise was aimed more at weakening the Chief Minister’s authority than improving governance. ‎.

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Raj govt takes stern action against medicos & staff after cesarean deaths

09 May 2026 | 9:39 PM

Jaipur, May 9 (UNI) The Rajasthan Government has taken serious action against doctors and helping staff for "medical negligence" in five cesarean deliveries in a Kota hospital, after two of the women died, while the other three are critical. .

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UP cabinet expansion likely tomorrow

09 May 2026 | 9:31 PM

Lucknow, May 9 (UNI) The long-debated cabinet expansion of the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is likely on Sunday, May 10, sources indicated today.
Six new ministers could be sworn in.
According to sources, potential new faces include Krishna Paswan, Pooja Pal, Manoj Pandey, Bhupendra Chaudhary, Ashok Kataria, and Romi Sahni.
In fact, the Uttar Pradesh cabinet currently has 54 ministers, while constitutional provisions allow a maximum of 60 ministers in the state.

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Delhi-Shimla flights to resume, Shimla-Dharamshala service from May 11

09 May 2026 | 9:21 PM

Shimla, May 9 (UNI) Air connectivity in Himachal Pradesh is set to receive a major boost with Alliance Air resuming flight operations on the Delhi-Shimla-Delhi route from Sunday and launching Shimla-Dharamshala-Shimla services from May 11.

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