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Tension gripped Kamla Nehru Hospital (KNH) in Shimla on Friday after the family of a woman who died following childbirth alleged negligence. The hospital has ordered an internal inquiry into the matter. (Representational image)

Woman dies 24 hours after delivery at Shimla hospital, kin allege negligence

A woman died 24 hours after cesarean delivery at Shimla's Kamla Nehru Hospital. Her family alleges negligence, claiming she was made to walk post-surgery. Hospital initiated an internal inquiry, denying wrongdoing while maintaining routine procedures were followed.

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini (HT)

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J&K LG Manoj Sinha flagging off a parcel train in Budgam on Monday. (HT)

1st Kashmir-Delhi parcel train for perishable items flagged off

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The accused woman in the custody of Panchkula police. (HT)

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Superintendent of police Nitish Aggarwal said the arrest was made by the cyber crime police station, Kurukshetra. (HT File)

Haryana: Man held for duping ex-army officer of 78 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam

A retired army officer was scammed out of ₹78 lakh by fraudsters posing as bank officials. The arrested suspect, Anikant Bhat, operated from Dehradun under instructions from Cambodia-based handlers, using sophisticated SIM box technology to execute the digital arrest fraud.

Former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia received partial relief as the court allowed him to meet his family members and lawyers twice a week in a separate room (PTI)

Bikram Majithia’s brother-in-law skips vigilance probe, fresh summons issued for today

Bikram Majithia's brother-in-law Gajpat Singh Grewal skipped vigilance questioning, receiving fresh summons for Tuesday. Majithia remains in Nabha jail, denied a separate cell but granted family and lawyer visits twice weekly.

Stacks of apple boxes lying at the fruit market that remains shut as growers protest against the highway closure. (PTI)

Traders protest highway closure; got Gadkari’s assurance on road opening, says Omar

Traders in Kashmir protested highway closure, disrupting fruit transportation. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah secured Gadkari's assurance to resolve the issue within 24 hours, with traders claiming significant economic losses due to traffic disruption on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway.

Khalsa Aid volunteers during flood relief operations.

Khalsa Aid extends a helping hand, touching hearts in flood-hit Punjab

Khalsa Aid provides flood relief in Punjab, India and Pakistan, offering emergency aid, distributing essentials, and planning long-term rehabilitation. Volunteers serve meals, distribute water, and aim to build flood-resilient schools, supporting affected communities with sustainable solutions.

Haryana chief electoral officer has appealed to all registered voters, eligible youth, and political party representatives to cooperate in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). (HT File)

SIR in Haryana: State to verify voter list by October 20

Haryana's Election Commission will verify voter lists by October 20, comparing 2002 and 2024 records. Booth level officers will visit homes, collect data, and create an updated, error-free electoral roll with rationalized polling stations.

For over 150 years, Moradabad has been a global leader in brass and handicrafts, (Aditya Awasthi/HT Photo)

US tariffs cast a shadow on Moradabad’s brass industry

US tariffs on Indian goods have devastated Moradabad's brass industry, halting exports to the US. With 75% of ₹10,000 crore annual exports impacted, over 500,000 livelihoods are at risk, and small exporters face potential closure due to doubled import taxes.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi inspects the situation during his visit to flood-affected villages in Amritsar on Monday. (AICC)

Rahul visits flood-hit Amritsar, Gurdaspur dists, interacts with victims

Rahul Gandhi visited flood-hit villages in Amritsar and Gurdaspur, meeting victims, listening to their grievances, and criticizing state and central governments' flood response. He was accompanied by Congress leaders and stopped from accessing certain flood-affected areas due to security concerns.

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini at the Laghu Udyog Bharati convention at Samalkha in Panipat on Monday. (HT)

Haryana: MSMEs are key to national economic growth: Saini

Haryana CM Saini highlights MSMEs' crucial role in national economic growth, revealing state's significant GDP contribution, startup ecosystem, and plans to establish industrial townships while supporting entrepreneurship through policy reforms and financial assistance.

Besides arrests, police also froze <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.91 crore linked to fraudulent transactions, seized 170 mobile phones, five laptops and six SIM boxes. (Shutterstock)

Chandigarh Police cast net across 10 states to catch cyber criminals

Chandigarh Cyber Crime police conducted 56 raids across 10 states, arresting 109 cyber criminals. They froze ₹2.91 crore, seized 170 mobile phones, and uncovered international syndicate operations, revealing complex, interconnected cyber fraud networks.

A case under Sections 281 and 106 (1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was registered against the unidentified driver. (HT Photo for representation)

Chandigarh: Pedestrian dies in hit-and-run near Industrial Area mall

A 35-year-old pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run near Centra Mall by a white Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. The driver fled after hitting the victim, who was crossing the road. Police registered a case based on a witness's partial vehicle description.

The steep <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,737-crore rise in just seven months was brought up during a meeting of the transport standing committee of the Administrator’s Advisory Council on Monday, chaired by AAP state president Vijay Pal. (HT photo/for representation only)

Metro project cost soars to 25,000 crore as Chandigarh admn sits on decision

The Tricity Metro project cost has escalated to ₹25,000 crore, with delays and administrative inaction. RITES recommends the project, citing traffic reduction benefits, but financial viability concerns persist. An expert panel is reviewing the proposal, awaiting a final decision.

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj

Guru Nanak’s birth aniv: Akal Takht slams Centre for denying permission to Sikh jatha

Akal Takht and Sikh leaders condemn Centre's refusal to allow Sikh pilgrims to Pakistan for Guru Nanak's birth anniversary, criticizing the decision as a violation of religious rights and bilateral peace efforts.

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