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After land pooling policy, now, Punjab govt’s unified building rules on shaky ground

Punjab's draft Unified Building Rules 2025 face criticism for potentially enabling unregulated urban development. Stakeholders argue the rules compromise environmental safety, infrastructure, and residential quality, with concerns about excessive construction freedoms and lack of impact assessments.

No rights automatically acquired over grandparents’ property: Delhi HC

Delhi High Court ruled grandchildren do not automatically inherit grandparents' property. Property inherited by parents is their absolute property. Grandchildren can only claim rights if their parent dies before the grandparent.

Delhi court grants bail to TV actor in house party rape case

Delhi court granted bail to a TV actor accused of rape at a house party, questioning police's delayed arrest. The court found no previous offenses and criticized law enforcement's investigation, setting bail conditions of ₹1 lakh bond and surety.

UP Board issues directives to 28,000 schools for mandatory online data updates

UP Board mandates 28,000 schools to update online profiles, staff details, and attendance records through official portal. Strict directives issued, with potential administrative action for non-compliance, following CM's recent teacher welfare announcement.

CBI arrests suspended ASI in Vimal Negi case

CBI arrests suspended ASI Pankaj Sharma in Vimal Negi's mysterious death case, alleging evidence tampering. Negi, an HPPCL chief engineer, was found dead in a lake after going missing in March, with investigation ongoing.

Ludhiana: Theft suspect humiliated, paraded for over 2 hours

A theft suspect was publicly humiliated by shopkeepers in Ludhiana's Gandhi Nagar Market, beaten, tied up, and paraded for over two hours with a "thief" placard. Police condemned the act, noting proper legal channels should have been followed.

Water enters 2 houses in Sujanpur, MeT predicts moderate rain till Sept 20

Heavy rains caused destruction in Sujanpur, with water entering two houses and a car buried. No casualties reported. Meteorological Department predicts moderate rain until September 20, and Himachal Pradesh has received 43% excess rainfall this monsoon.

Parliamentarians-in-exile express concern over critical situation in Tibet

Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile condemns China's policies in Tibet, calling for end to oppressive practices, release of political prisoners, and protection of Tibetan culture. They passed a resolution expressing gratitude to the Dalai Lama and rejecting Chinese interference in reincarnation.

3 terror sympathisers held with huge cache of arms in Poonch

Police arrested three terrorist sympathisers in Poonch, J&K, seizing multiple AK rifles and ammunition. The suspects, linked to Hizbul Mujahideen, were caught attempting to revive terror activities in the border district.

Broadband services restored after week-long suspension in Doda

Broadband services resumed in Doda after a week-long suspension following AAP MLA Mehraj Malik's arrest. Authorities eased restrictions, reopened shops, and restored internet services after meeting with local representatives.

Ludhiana: Record rain but no spike in dengue cases for now

Despite record-breaking rainfall in Ludhiana, dengue cases have decreased to 45 this year compared to 54 last year. Health officials credit intensive anti-dengue activities and home inspections for the positive trend in controlling mosquito breeding.

8 booked for swindling residents in Jammu of over ₹3 crore

Eight individuals, including company directors and a government employee, were booked for fraudulently swindling over ₹3 crore from Jammu residents through fake job offers, investment scams, and forged qualification certificates.

Ludhiana: PSPCL incurs ₹9 lakh loss after vehicle rams into transformer

A paint-laden truck crashed into a transformer in Ludhiana, causing a ₹9 lakh loss for PSPCL. The collision sparked a fire, damaging electrical infrastructure and disrupting power supply in Iqbal Nagar for hours. Emergency teams quickly restored electricity.

Youth injured in blast near army installation in Anantnag

A 24-year-old youth named Shahid Ahmad was critically injured in a mysterious blast near an army installation in Anantnag's Khundru area. Police are investigating the incident and have hospitalized the victim.

NDA, CDS exams conducted in Chandigarh

Over 15,000 students took NDA, Naval Academy, and CDS exams in Chandigarh on Sunday. Conducted by UPSC across government school centers, candidates found the exams challenging, with English section presenting particular difficulty.

Monsoon may bid Chandigarh goodbye by this weekend

Monsoon likely to withdraw from Chandigarh by weekend, with IMD predicting normal exit around September 25. Sunday morning saw 28.5 mm rainfall. Temperatures expected to range between 33-35°C during daytime and 24-26°C at night.