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Haryana eyes ‘Glydways’ pod taxi system to transform urban mobility

15 Apr 2026 | 8:45 PM

Chandigarh, April 15 (UNI) In a significant move toward modernizing urban infrastructure, the Haryana government is actively considering the introduction of an advanced pod taxi transit system, known as Glydways, across its major urban centers.

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Sakti Vedanta blast claims 17 lives; Industrial death toll crosses 300 in three years in Chhattisgarh

15 Apr 2026 | 8:20 PM

By Shishir Roy Chowdhury
Raipur, Apr 15 (UNI) At least 17 workers lost their lives in a boiler explosion at a Vedanta power plant in Sakti on Tuesday. The tragedy has pushed Chhattisgarh’s industrial death toll past 300 in just three years, and has once again brought questions of industrial safety to the forefront.

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Craftsmen true ambassadors of J&K’s cultural heritage: CM Omar

15 Apr 2026 | 8:02 PM

Srinagar, Apr 15 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday emphasized that artisans are the custodians of the region’s cultural identity and said the programme aims to provide them direct market access, ensure fair value for their work, and strengthen the authenticity of traditional products.

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Harsh Vardhan Chauhan presides over the district-level Himachal Day celebrations

15 Apr 2026 | 7:58 PM

Nahan, April 15 (UNI) On the occasion of the district-level Himachal Day celebrations, Industry, Parliamentary Affairs, and Labor and Employment Minister Harsh Vardhan Chauhan hoisted the national flag at Nahan Chaugan and saluted the grand parade.

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Himachal CM announces Rs 1,500 aid for Kinnaur women on Himachal day

15 Apr 2026 | 7:56 PM

Shimla, Apr 15 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday announced a monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,500 for all eligible women in Kinnaur district under the ‘Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi’ scheme, while addressing the state-level function of Himachal Day at Reckong Peo in Kinnaur district.

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Law and order have completely collapsed in Punjab, claims Raja Warring

15 Apr 2026 | 7:55 PM

Chandigarh, April 15 (UNI) Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Wednesday raised serious alarms over the deteriorating security situation in the state, asserting that Punjab is witnessing a total collapse of law and order.

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Punjab Police conduct 506 raids; 254 held in statewide crackdown

15 Apr 2026 | 6:55 PM

Chandigarh, April 15 (UNI) In a massive state-wide crackdown, the Punjab Police on Wednesday executed 506 raids across various districts, targeting mapped locations linked to associates of organized crime syndicates.

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UP: Leopard attacks farmer in Bijnor, victim fights back & survives

15 Apr 2026 | 6:39 PM

Bijnor, Apr 15 (UNI) In a shocking incident reported from Bijnor, a leopard attacked a sharecropper in Anthai Sheikh village, leaving him seriously injured.

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Punjab Police ASI suspended for torturing minor granddaughter in Faridkot

15 Apr 2026 | 6:33 PM

Chandigarh, Apr 15 (UNI) A female Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Punjab Police has been placed under immediate suspension following allegations of brutal treatment toward her five-year-old granddaughter in Faridkot.

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Armed robbery on moving train in Uttar Pradesh; Rs 7 lakh looted from two employees

15 Apr 2026 | 6:30 PM

Rampur, Apr 15 (UNI) In a shocking incident, two armed criminals looted approximately Rs 7 lakh from two passengers aboard the Sampark Kranti Express on Wednesday morning around 10 AM.

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MP: Mother, son killed in road accident in Harda

15 Apr 2026 | 6:26 PM

Bhopal, Apr 15 (UNI) A youth and his mother were killed while her minor grandson was seriously injured after their motorcycle collided with a tractor-trolley in the Harda district of Madhya Pradesh.

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MP: FIR against 2 Muslim women councillors

15 Apr 2026 | 6:15 PM

Bhopal, Apr 15 (UNI) The police in Indore city of Madhya Pradesh have registered an FIR (first information report) against two Muslim women Councillors of the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) for allegedly not singing ’Vande Mataram’ at an IMC meeting.

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Haryana govt explores partnership with Japanese and US firms for GlideWay pod taxi transit system

15 Apr 2026 | 6:01 PM

Chandigarh, Apr 15 (UNI) In a forward-looking move to modernize urban transportation, the Haryana government is evaluating the implementation of a sophisticated pod taxi (GlideWay) transit system.

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Clashes during Dr BR Ambedkar Jayanti procession in Sahawar village; police register two FIRs

15 Apr 2026 | 5:49 PM

Kasganj, April 15 (UNI) Tensions erupted in Chahka Gunar village under Sahawar during a procession held on the occasion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti on Tuesday, leading to violence, stone-pelting, and police action. Authorities have registered two First Information Reports (FIRs) naming 36 individuals and 15 unidentified persons, while 23 suspects have already been taken into custody, police said on Wednesday.

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UP Congress Chief Ajay Rai attacks PM Modi over women’s reservation bill and governance issues

15 Apr 2026 | 5:44 PM

Lucknow, April 15 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) President Ajay Rai on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning his commitment to women’s empowerment and accusing the ruling BJP of misleading the public on the issue of women’s reservation.

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