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Awareness drive: ‘Mahila Beat’ cops hit Lucknow streets, classrooms to highlight issues

Lucknow Police launched 'Mahila Beat' campaign, deploying women officers to schools and public spaces to educate women and students about safety, legal rights, emergency helplines, and personal protection, aiming to empower and protect female citizens.

Online registration for SSC 2026 exams starts from Sept 15

Online SSC 2026 exam registration starts September 15 through schools' UDISE Plus platform. Applications for all candidate categories will be accepted until October 6, with schools required to update profiles and verify student details.

Operation Sindoor bravehearts recovering at Artificial Limb Centre

Corporal Varun Kumar and two other military personnel are recovering at Pune's Artificial Limb Centre after losing limbs during Operation Sindoor. Doctors are helping them adapt through specialized training, prosthetics, and rehabilitation to regain independence.

Punjab: Brother, nephew booked 2 days after firing at ex-MLA’s SUV

Former MLA Simarjeet Singh Bains' brother Paramjit and nephew Jagjot were booked for attempting to murder his personal assistant after firing at Bains' SUV during a family dispute. Police registered FIR two days after the incident, with no arrests made.

Bathinda twin blasts: Bomb disposal teams struggle with explosive residue cleanup

Twin blasts in Bathinda's Jeeda village left a father-son duo injured. A 19-year-old law student, Gurpreet Singh, was booked for assembling explosives. Bomb disposal teams continue cleanup, with investigations ongoing into potential radical links.

Police, villagers nab 3 robbers using drones

Police used drone surveillance to track three robbery suspects in Pune, aided by villagers. The accused were caught after looting ₹2.22 lakh from a house, with past criminal records. Two more suspects remain at large.

Abducted truck helper from Rabale, rescued from Khedkar’s house in Pune

Police rescued a 22-year-old truck helper abducted after a road accident in Airoli. Found at former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar's Pune residence, the victim was forcibly taken by two unidentified men after a minor traffic incident.

British MP condemns racist sexual attack on Sikh woman

British MP Preet Kaur Gill condemned a racist sexual attack on a Sikh woman in Oldbury, calling for unity against hate crimes. West Midlands Police are investigating the racially aggravated assault, with perpetrators telling the victim she "does not belong here."

Maharashtra to hold TET on November 23, online registration starts today

Maharashtra will conduct Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) on November 23 for Classes 1-8 teachers. Online registration starts September 15, closes October 3. Two-level exam with single application, mandatory for teaching across state schools.

Elderly Sikh woman detained by US immigration authorities

A 73-year-old undocumented Sikh woman was detained by ICE during a routine check-in in California, sparking community protests. Her family and local officials are demanding her release, criticizing the immigration enforcement as unjust.

Turning mud into gold: Lotus farming blossoms, boosts farmers’ income in Ferozepur

Farmers in Ferozepur's border villages are transforming waterlogged lands by cultivating lotus, earning ₹2 lakh per acre. They harvest lotus flowers, stems, and seeds, diversifying crops and increasing income through innovative aqua farming techniques.

PMPML imposes ₹55 crore fine on Olectra Greentech

PMPML fined Olectra Greentech ₹55 crore for repeated electric bus breakdowns due to battery issues. 45 e-buses malfunctioned in 45 days, disrupting city transport. 25 buses will have battery replacements, with potential further action if problems persist.

30 Khalistan-linked asylum appeals junked by Canadian courts this year

Canadian courts have dismissed 30 Khalistan-linked asylum appeals this year, rejecting claims of potential persecution. Most applicants citing Sikhs for Justice involvement or Khalistan Referendum voting cards failed to convince judges of genuine risk upon returning to India.

Painter crushed to death under crane in private company premises

A 50-year-old painter died after being crushed by a crane against a wall at a private company in Chikhali. Police booked the crane operator, mechanic, and manager for negligence, launching an investigation into workplace safety standards.

7L Punjab workers’ data at risk sans 2-step verification

Over 7 lakh Punjab construction workers' sensitive personal data is vulnerable on the BOCW Board website, as anyone can access details by entering registration or mobile numbers without two-step verification, risking potential fraud and privacy breaches.

Rabies awareness drive reaches 7K students across 14 schools

PMC launched a rabies awareness campaign across 14 schools, reaching 7,000 students and 1,282 residents. The initiative educates communities about dog safety, bite prevention, and rabies risks through interactive sessions and community engagement.