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Sena (UBT) announces Sindoor protest against India-Pak cricket match
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray announces Sindoor protest against India-Pakistan cricket match, criticizing the government's decision as prioritizing trade over nationalism and calling for the match to be cancelled due to past tensions.

Bengaluru couple kills children, father dies by suicide, mother survives: Report
A Bengaluru couple killed their two children after financial and marital struggles. The father died by suicide, while the mother survived. Police are investigating the tragic incident, which stemmed from persistent family tensions and psychological distress.

Bengaluru woman alleges assault, theft by live-in nanny in viral social media post, sparks outrage
A Bengaluru woman accused her live-in nanny of assaulting her daughter and stealing valuables. She filed an FIR, highlighting the need for stricter background checks and accountability in domestic help agencies, sparking social media outrage.

Odisha schoolteacher suspended for beating 31 students for not touching her feet
A government school teacher in Odisha was suspended after beating 31 students with a bamboo stick for not touching her feet after morning prayer. The assault left students injured, triggering parental outrage and swift disciplinary action.

Man found dead in Delhi hotel room after party with friends
A man named Mohit Garg died in a northeast Delhi hotel after allegedly falling unconscious following a party with friends. Police are awaiting a post-mortem report to determine the cause of death. Preliminary investigations revealed he checked in earlier and hosted a gathering. An investigation is ongoing to question attendees and establish the incident's timeline.

‘Why are our roads like this?’: Bengaluru kids pen poem to PM, CM over crumbling roads in Judicial Layout
Children in Bengaluru's Judicial Layout wrote a poetic plea to PM and CM about crumbling roads, highlighting civic neglect in an elite neighborhood. Residents face dangerous, pothole-filled streets despite paying taxes, demanding urgent infrastructure repairs and accountability.

‘Watery rasam’: Bengaluru's Indira Canteens face backlash over poor food quality, inspections ordered | Report
Bengaluru's Indira Canteens face criticism for poor food quality, with watery rasam, inedible chapatis, and unclean kitchens. Authorities have ordered inspections and directed improvements to restore the canteens' reputation among working-class patrons.

Bengaluru police officers suspended after drug-peddling protection racket uncovered: Report
Eleven Bengaluru police officers suspended for protecting a drug-peddling racket involving sedative tablets. Six traffickers arrested, revealing officers accepted protection money and socialized with peddlers, targeting students and young professionals.

Former PM Deve Gowda pledges ₹1 lakh aid to victims of Hassan Ganesha procession tragedy: Report
Former PM H D Deve Gowda offers ₹1 lakh aid to families of nine killed in Hassan Ganesha procession accident. He urged Karnataka government to increase compensation to ₹10 lakh and provide support to injured victims.

CHB cancels allotment of 600 small flats, 56 houses over violations in 3 years
Chandigarh Housing Board cancelled 600 small flats and 56 houses due to violations, issued 1,000 eviction notices, and recovered ₹75.20 crore from defaulters between 2022-2025, ensuring transparency through complaint resolution.

Chandigarh Kings walk home with Chandigarh Premier League T20 trophy
Chandigarh Kings won the Premier League T20 trophy by defeating Capital Strikers by 8 runs. Shivam Bhambri's 4 wickets and Sanyam Saini's 46 runs were crucial in the thrilling final match.

GMSSS-21 marks Bird Freedom Day in Chandigarh
GMSSS-21 celebrated 12th Bird Freedom Day with a painting competition, promoting bird liberation and compassion towards nature. The event, initiated by Dr. Rupesh Singh, highlights a global movement started in Jaipur in 2014.

National Lok Adalat: 21k cases disposed of in Mohali district
National Lok Adalat resolved 21,192 cases in Mohali district across 17 benches, covering various disputes like criminal, bank recovery, and matrimonial matters. Financial settlements totaled ₹201 crore, highlighting an efficient justice delivery mechanism.

Ludhiana man booked for duping Chandigarh woman of ₹10L on govt job promise
Ludhiana man Ram Kishore fraudulently obtained ₹10 lakh from Chandigarh woman Saroj Bala by falsely promising a Delhi Police job for her son. Police registered a case after she filed a complaint about the undelivered job and unreturned money.

New Panchkula DC gets cracking, orders pothole repairs within three days
Panchkula's new DC Satpal Sharma ordered pothole repairs within three days after a meeting with city officials. Following a CM directive, he stressed road maintenance urgency, promising personal inspection and zero tolerance for negligence on damaged city and highway routes.

New Chandigarh stadium makes international debut today as India take on Australia
New Chandigarh's PCA Stadium hosts its first international cricket match today, with India facing Australia in the opening ODI of a three-match women's series, featuring star players and crucial World Cup preparations.