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‘Abducted at gunpoint’: High drama in Punjab’s Moga during block samiti chairman polls, Congress protests outside police station | Chandigarh News

‘Abducted at gunpoint’: High drama in Punjab’s Moga during block samiti chairman polls, Congress protests outside police station | Chandigarh News

2 min readLudhianaMar 6, 2026 10:06 AM IST High political drama prevailed in Punjab’s Moga Thursday during the block samiti chairman election after the Congress alleged that their elected member was “abducted at gunpoint” by the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to “hijack the election process.” Congress’s Moga district president, Malvika Sood Sachar, along with other local leaders, sat on a protest outside the Moga Sadar Police Station, alleging that the police refused to file a First Information Report (FIR) when they complained about their colleague’s abduction. After the Congress leaders refused to lift the protest, the police detained them and took them to the Mehna Police Station. They were released late on Thursday. Speaking to The Indian Express, Sachar said Aman Sanghera was on his way to participate in the election and vote, but he was abducted on the way. “The ruling AAP abducted him at gunpoint and took him away. He was dragged out of his car. For more than three hours, when the election was on, he was kept in captivity, and …

Lankan SC judge moves K’taka HC, seeks to block defamatory content| India News

Lankan SC judge moves K’taka HC, seeks to block defamatory content| India News

A sitting judge of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has approached the Karnataka High Court seeking directions to Google India and the Union government to remove allegedly defamatory online content and block URLs of some news reports published against him by publications in Sri Lanka. Lankan SC judge moves K’taka HC, seeks to block defamatory content After a brief hearing on Thursday, justice Sachin Shankar Magadum issued notices to the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Google India. The HC has directed the Union government and Google India to respond to justice Nawaz’s petition by March 16, the next date of hearing. The Court also directed the petitioner to issue personal notice via email to the websites ‘Colombo Telegraph’ and ‘Lankaenews.’ Justice AHMD Nawaz, the fourth senior-most judge of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, has approached the high court alleging that certain online articles and search results published in 2015 and 2020 have caused severe damage to his “international reputation” as a jurist. The petition states that justice Nawaz cannot pursue defamation …

Indian students in Iran write to PM as March exams block return

Indian students in Iran write to PM as March exams block return

Amid growing concerns over the evolving situation in Iran, several Indian students—particularly those from Jammu and Kashmir—have expressed their desire to return home but say they are unable to do so because of upcoming examinations scheduled for March, news agency ANI reported. #WATCH | Tehran, Iran: On the situation in Iran, Mohammad Momin Khan, President of J&K All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) says, “The Indian High Commission in Tehran issued an advisory, in which they have asked their citizens to return. However, we have received… pic.twitter.com/s4e5ow344O — ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2026 Many of these students are enrolled in medical programmes at universities across Iran. According to them, their institutions have not announced any postponement of exams despite the current uncertainty. This has placed students in a difficult position: either stay back to complete exams or return to India and risk losing an academic year. The uncertainty has also led to significant psychological stress among students and worry for their families. The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) has formally raised the matter with …

As Trump weighs Iran strike, UK moves to block US from using British bases

As Trump weighs Iran strike, UK moves to block US from using British bases

Amid the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, new reports suggest US President Donald Trump is weighing his options for a military strike against Tehran. However, as Trump gears up for an attack, the UK has moved to block American access to British bases. As per the report, this decision from Starmer is what led to Trump’s post on Truth Social, denouncing the UK’s move to hand over the Chagos Island back to Mauritius. (Bloomberg/AFP) As per a report by The Times UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is said to be blocking Washington’s request to use British bases in case it moves to attack Iran. Follow LIVE updates on US-Iran tensions here The UK PM has reportedly told the US that the use of British bases in Diego Garcia and Gloucestershire, would be a breach of international law. Both bases – Diego Garcia in the Chagos Island and the RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire are home to America’s fleet of heavy bombers in Europe. Based on the previous agreements with the UK, these bases …

PGI all set to get a new critical care block | Chandigarh News

PGI all set to get a new critical care block | Chandigarh News

3 min readFeb 15, 2026 11:23 AM IST With the long-pending clearance now in place, work on the 150-bed Critical Care Block is set to begin, PGI Deputy Director, Administration, Pankaj Rai confirmed. The delay in environmental clearance had stalled the project for several months, but following approval, construction work has been allotted. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The block will come up on vacant land opposite the School of Nursing on the PGI campus. Once operational, it will allow treatment of critically ill and infectious disease patients under one roof, enhancing the institute’s emergency response capacity. The Critical Care Block was not part of the institute’s original master plan. However, the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the urgent need for dedicated critical care infrastructure. Recognising this, the Centre approved the project under PM-ABHIM, making it one of PGI’s key upcoming facilities. At present, two major projects, the Neurosciences Centre and the Mother and Child Care Centre are expected to be operational this year. Work on both projects had been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to …

PM Modi Unveils ‘Seva Teerth’ As His Office Moves Out Of British-Era South Block | India News

PM Modi Unveils ‘Seva Teerth’ As His Office Moves Out Of British-Era South Block | India News

Last Updated:February 13, 2026, 14:45 IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the new ‘Seva Teerth’ complex at Kartavya Path, marking the relocation of the PMO from the British-era South Block. Photos of Seva Teerth, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi (Social Media) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated ‘Seva Teerth’, the new complex housing the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), along with Kartavya Bhavan-1 and 2 at Kartavya Path, marking the relocation of his office from the British-era South Block. Prior to the inauguration, an official statement from the PMO had said, “The Friday inauguration marks a transformative milestone in India’s administrative governance architecture and reflects the Prime Minister’s commitment to building a modern, efficient, accessible and citizen-centric governance ecosystem.” Following the unveiling of the name, the Prime Minister would formally inaugurate the complexes and address a public programme at 6 pm. PM Modi Unveils ‘Seva Teerth’ as New Name for Complex Housing PMO, NSCS and Cabinet SecretariatThe Prime Minister has unveiled the name Seva Teerth for the complex housing the Prime Minister’s Office …

Why did Vishal Dadlani BLOCK politician and aspiring singer? Singer-composer’s blunt post sparks online debate

Why did Vishal Dadlani BLOCK politician and aspiring singer? Singer-composer’s blunt post sparks online debate

Why did Vishal Dadlani BLOCK politician and aspiring singer? Singer-composer’s blunt post sparks online debate Home News and Gossip Why did Vishal Dadlani BLOCK politician and aspiring singer? Singer-composer’s blunt post sparks onl… The post’s direct tone and straightforward message against favouritism garnered attention. The composer elaborated on his ideas in the caption, urging aspiring singers to have faith in their skills. Singer-composer Vishal Dadlani, criticised the music industry’s practice of “sifaarish” (using contacts to get work) and influence-peddling. On Monday, February 9, the musician posted a strongly worded message on Instagram, expressing his displeasure with young musicians who try to get work by using their personal or political connections. Vishal Dadlani blocks politician over… In his post, Vishal urged aspiring singers to trust their own abilities rather than external pressure or recommendations from influential people. Without holding back, he disclosed that he had just blocked a politician who had approached him in this manner. What did Vishal Dadlani …

Farmers block road in Punjab’s Ropar to protest against Ravi-Beas Tribunal visit

Farmers block road in Punjab’s Ropar to protest against Ravi-Beas Tribunal visit

Ropar, Several farmers on Friday staged a protest on the busy Ropar-Anandpur Sahib Road here against the visit of a Ravi-Beas Water Tribunal delegation, disrupting vehicular movement for several hours. Farmers block road in Punjab’s Ropar to protest against Ravi-Beas Tribunal visit The protesters blocked the road near Bunga Sahib, forcing police to divert traffic through alternate routes. They raised slogans against the tribunal and the state government. As a result, members of the tribunal were unable to visit Lohand Khad near Kiratpur Sahib, officials said. The tribunal, constituted under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956, is tasked with adjudicating matters related to the distribution of Ravi and Beas river waters between Punjab and its neighbouring states. The farmers said they were opposing the tribunal’s proceedings, claiming that its recommendations could adversely affect Punjab’s rights over its river waters. The Centre last year extended the deadline for the tribunal to submit its report by another year, pushing the new date to August 5, 2026. Meanwhile, Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal hit out …

Oil, gas block auction deadline extended for fourth time

Oil, gas block auction deadline extended for fourth time

The Government has extended the deadline for submitting bids for India’s largest oil and gas acreage offering for a fourth time, granting potential investors an additional three months, the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons said. “Bid submission closing date for OALP Bid Round X (has been) extended till May 29, 2026,” DGH said on its website. While it did not give any reason for the extension, industry sources said this may have been done to give potential investors time to study the new liberalised rules framed following passage of the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill. The 10th round of Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP-X), which was launched in February during India Energy Week (IEW) 2025 in New Delhi, was originally scheduled to close at the end of July. In late July, the deadline was extended to October 31 and again to December 31, 2025. OALP-X bid deadline was then extended till February 18, 2026. However, the deadline for submission of bids under the fourth round of Discovered Small Field (DSF) bid round and the special …

Protesters block highway, damage vehicle amid bandh in Manipur’s Churachandpur| India News

Protesters block highway, damage vehicle amid bandh in Manipur’s Churachandpur| India News

Protesters blocked a key highway and damaged a vehicle during a 24-hour shutdown imposed in Manipur’s Churachandpur district over the support of three Kuki-Zo legislators to the new government in the ethnic violence-hit state. The support triggered violent protests in the region on Thursday. The Kuki Zo Council called for the shutdown. (Sourced) The Kuki Zo Council, an apex body of the Kuki-Zo communities, called for a shutdown and announced a social boycott of the three, including deputy chief minister Nemcha Kipgen, for defying its decision and joining the government without their demand for a separate administration being addressed. The protesters blocked the highway connecting the capital Imphal to Mizoram’s Aizawl via Churachandpur. Businesses and educational institutions remained closed and vehicular movement was restricted to emergency and essential services. Security was tightened at the residences of Kipgen and two other lawmakers, Lalliang Mang Khaute and Ngursanglur Sanate, supporting the government. The Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights planned a rally, even as security forces were on high alert The Kuki Students’ Organisation accused the three …