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Punjab invokes 1911 law to keep garbage moving during strike | Chandigarh News

Punjab invokes 1911 law to keep garbage moving during strike | Chandigarh News

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4 min readChandigarhUpdated: Jul 25, 2026 02:22 PM IST All Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Punjab have been directed to ensure that “under no circumstances” is there any disruption in the collection, lifting, transportation and disposal of municipal solid waste during the ongoing strike by sanitation workers, the state government informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday. Noting the state’s assurance that these directions will remain in force till the issue of strike is resolved, a bench of Justice Pankaj Jain adjourned the matter to August 11. The HC has been hearing a writ petition filed by Sangrur residents Pardeep Kumar and others. Justice Jain took on record an affidavit filed by secretary (local government) Ghanshyam Thori, pursuant to the court’s July 20 order directing Punjab to place on record the steps taken to tackle the sanitation crisis across municipal bodies. Along with the affidavit, the State placed before the court an internal communication issued by the Department of Local Government to Deputy Commissioners, Commissioners of Municipal Corporations and Executive Officers of Urban …

July 20 Parliament protest: First FIR invokes attempt to murder charge

July 20 Parliament protest: First FIR invokes attempt to murder charge

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The first FIR registered in connection with the July 20 violence near Parliament has invoked attempt to murder charges, along with multiple other serious provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), according to a copy of the FIR accessed by ANI. The FIR was registered at the Kartavya Path Police Station based on the complaint of a police inspector posted there. It pertains to the violence that broke out on Rafi Marg, near Rail Bhavan and close to Parliament. Police detail sequence of events According to the complaint, the inspector was deployed from 5 am at C-Hexagon, Zone-11 (Pink Booth). After receiving a wireless message, the police team reached the barricades near the Rail Bhavan roundabout, where thousands of protesters had gathered, reported ANI.  The FIR states that repeated announcements were made over loudspeakers informing the crowd that prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) were in force and that no permission had been granted for the protest. Despite the warnings, the protesters allegedly continued raising slogans and refused to …

Pakistan’s Mohammad Ali invokes Rahul Dravid’s words after Islamabad United enter PSL final | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Mohammad Ali invokes Rahul Dravid’s words after Islamabad United enter PSL final | Cricket News

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4 min readMay 2, 2026 08:52 PM IST Hyderabad Kingsmen pacer Mohammad Ali has invoked former Indian captain and coach Rahul Dravid’s words to Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya after the team’s two-run win over Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League’s Eliminator 2. The Kingsmen marched into the PSL final with a narrow two-run win over United. After Ali’s penultimate over, where 22 runs were scored, pacer Hunain Shah defended six runs in the final over. “It’s very difficult to put this moment into words. I’m completely speechless after bowling such a poor over. All the credit goes to Hunain-the way he bowled the final over, kept his composure, and held his nerve till the last ball was outstanding. I was a bit down after my over, but I always believed in him because of how brilliantly he has bowled throughout the tournament. Well, I’m really proud of him because the game in which he bowled the last over against Peshawar Zalmi, he had to save 14 runs, but he was unable to save those …

PM Modi invokes Lord Ram, Maa Kali, temple visit as Bengal campaign concludes; Shah issues warning to ‘Didi’s goons’

PM Modi invokes Lord Ram, Maa Kali, temple visit as Bengal campaign concludes; Shah issues warning to ‘Didi’s goons’

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As the West Bengal election campaign ended on Monday — with the state set to vote in a second and final phase on Wednesday, April 29 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah made last-ditch efforts to secure votes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a memento at the public meeting ahead of the second phase of West Bengal Assembly elections at Barrackpore, in North 24 Parganas, on Monday. (ANI) PM Modi made a spiritual pitch in an open letter to West Bengal voters. Shah issued a warning involving the central forces to incumbent chief minister Mamata Banerjee. In his open letter published on social media just minutes before the campaign deadline, Modi invoked the Hindu goddess Kali, who he said filled him with “new energy”. He also equated the Bengal election campaign with a pilgrimage. “During this election, I have experienced a unique energy in Bengal. Despite the intense heat and after so many rallies, I did not feel even a bit of fatigue in this Bengal election. These rallies and …

PM invokes Lord Ram`s ideals for `Viksit, Aatmanirbhar Bharat` on Ram Navami

PM invokes Lord Ram`s ideals for `Viksit, Aatmanirbhar Bharat` on Ram Navami

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted citizens on the occasion of Ram Navami and prayed for the well-being of all, expressing hope that the blessings of Lord Ram would guide the nation towards the goal of a `Viksit` and `Aatmanirbhar Bharat`.  Ram Navami marks the birth of Lord Ram, worshipped as the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu in Hinduism. The festival falls during the nine-day Chaitra Navratri period and is observed as a time for reflection on values such as truth, compassion and righteousness, reported IANS. In a message posted on X, the Prime Minister said, “My fellow countrymen across the nation, unlimited best wishes on the occasion of Ram Navami. From the life of Maryada Purushottam, filled with sacrifice, austerity, and restraint, we draw inspiration to confront every situation with our full strength.” “His ideals will continue to guide not only the people of India but all of humanity for eternity. My wish is that by the grace of Lord Ram, the welfare of all may be ensured, paving the way for the …

Centre Invokes Essential Commodities Act To Regulate Supply Of Petroleum, Natural Gas Amid Iran War | India News

Centre Invokes Essential Commodities Act To Regulate Supply Of Petroleum, Natural Gas Amid Iran War | India News

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Last Updated:March 10, 2026, 11:40 IST India invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, to regulate petroleum and natural gas supply amid the Iran war, preventing hoarding and ensuring stable distribution. Photo for representation. The Government of India has invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, to regulate the availability, supply and equitable distribution of petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas. The move empowers authorities to ensure uninterrupted access to critical fuel supplies, prevent hoarding and stabilise distribution amid the ongoing Iran war and supply disruptions.. The decision was taken to protect consumers from potential supply shocks linked to tensions affecting shipments through key routes such as the Strait of Hormuz. First Published: March 10, 2026, 11:38 IST News india Centre Invokes Essential Commodities Act To Regulate Supply Of Petroleum, Natural Gas Amid Iran War Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Read …

Amid West Asia War, India Invokes Emergency Law To Push Refiners To Raise LPG Output | India News

Amid West Asia War, India Invokes Emergency Law To Push Refiners To Raise LPG Output | India News

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Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 18:20 IST India has ordered oil refiners to increase LPG production to safeguard energy supplies, prioritising LPG, amid West Asia tensions. Image used for representation Amid rising tensions in West Asia, the Indian government has asked both public and private oil refiners to increase the production of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), which is widely used as cooking fuel across the country. According to official sources cited by Money Control, refiners have been instructed to prioritise LPG output and avoid diverting key raw materials for other petrochemical products. “Indian government has passed an order to all public and private refiners to produce more LPG and not divert or utilise propane and butane for other petrochemical products,” sources told Money Control. The directive has been issued by invoking emergency powers under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, which allows the government to direct companies to increase production of essential commodities during potential supply shortages. Under the order, oil refining companies must ensure that propane and butane — the main components used to produce LPG …

Vishal Bhardwaj invokes the Mahabharata to defend violence in Shahid Kapoor’s O Romeo

Vishal Bhardwaj invokes the Mahabharata to defend violence in Shahid Kapoor’s O Romeo

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4 min readMumbaiFeb 23, 2026 02:30 PM IST In the last five to six years, cinema has changed dramatically. There has been a clear shift towards films driven by mass appeal and heightened violence. The success of projects like Animal, Marco, and Dhurandhar indicates that the audience of today has high tolerance for violence, provided they are engaged by the story. But the question remains: how much violence is too much? The same question was posed in front of Vishal Bharadwaj during his interview with ANI. Bharadwaj is known to showcase violence and bloodshed with an aesthetic lens. Films like Maqbool, and Haider had their share of ‘mar dhaad’, but it never stuck out like a sore thumb because of the engaging story. Bharadwaj, whose latest release O’Romeo also features several violent scenes, said that on a personal level he has no issue with violence. He even cited the ‘Mahabharata’ to make his point. “Normalise se zyada mujhe lag raha hai ki bahut explicit ho gaya hai violence which is fine for me, personally. I …

President invokes Gandhi, Nehru, urges MPs to act as one in national interest

President invokes Gandhi, Nehru, urges MPs to act as one in national interest

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In her address to a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday (January 28, 2026) asked MPs to stand as one on issues of national security, Viksit Bharat (developed India) and the campaign for ‘swadeshi’, adding that the government was working towards social justice. Invoking Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Babasaheb Ambedkar, and leaders such as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Jayaprakash Narayan, Ram Manohar Lohia, Deendayal Upadhyaya, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, she said that “amid different opinions and diverse viewpoints, there has been unanimity about nothing being greater than the nation.” Amid unease over certain sections of the University Grants Commission’s regulations to promote equity in higher education institutions, the President said the government was working with “full sensitivity” for all – for Dalits, backward classes, the marginalised and tribal communities. President Murmu further said her government was committed to social justice. In 2014, social security schemes could reach only 25 crore citizens, she said, adding, that efforts of the government have seen 95 crore Indians receiving social security cover currently. …

Sonam Bajwa defends Housefull 5 choice, invokes Alia Bhatt: ‘She played Bollywood heroine too in her debut’

Sonam Bajwa defends Housefull 5 choice, invokes Alia Bhatt: ‘She played Bollywood heroine too in her debut’

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Earlier this year, Punjabi film star Sonam Bajwa made her Bollywood debut with Housefull 5, a franchise film that went on to post strong box-office numbers. However, the success was accompanied by criticism, with sections of the audience calling out the film for its portrayal of women. Critics accused the makers of objectifying female characters, relying on stereotypes, and using humour that largely revolved around women’s bodies, leaving them with little narrative agency beyond adding glamour. Sonam Bajwa emphasized the industry’s challenges for women and looks forward to more significant roles ahead, drawing parallels with Alia Bhatt’s career trajectory and the demanding nature of comedy. Sonam defends doing Housefull 5 Despite the backlash, Sonam says she has no regrets about choosing the film as her entry into Hindi cinema, especially as it gave her the opportunity to share the screen with seasoned stars like Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh. In an interview with News18 Showsha, she acknowledged the criticism but maintained that differing opinions are part of cinema. “I’m not here to sit …