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Police Pilot Project: Horse-mounted patrols to cover hills, villages & narrow lanes in Panchkula | Chandigarh News

Police Pilot Project: Horse-mounted patrols to cover hills, villages & narrow lanes in Panchkula | Chandigarh News

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2 min readPanchkulaUpdated: Jun 20, 2026 03:01 PM IST Panchkula police said the horse-mounted patrols will now be deployed to the unit in hilly terrain, villages and narrow lanes, with an aim to strengthen policing in difficult-to-access areas, ACP Vikram Nehra said on Friday. Police are launching horse-mounted patrols as a pilot project for areas where conventional vehicles often struggle to reach. The ACP also said the pilot project initiative was also to patrol remote and deserted stretches, crowded areas and rugged terrain within the district’s jurisdiction. This comes a day after police launched the horse patrols under the supervision of Sector 21 police post in-charge Didar Singh. During the patrol exercise, mounted personnel also interact with residents to gather feedback on security concerns. Nehra said Panchkula police currently has a dedicated horse-mounted unit stationed at the Sector 21 police post. The administration has also assigned trained riders for operating the patrols. “The initial response has been encouraging and we are also assessing the extent of fuel savings that such a model can generate,” he …

World Bicycle Day | Saiyami Kher calls for safer cycling in Indian cities: Not symbolic lanes, but usable lanes

World Bicycle Day | Saiyami Kher calls for safer cycling in Indian cities: Not symbolic lanes, but usable lanes

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For Saiyami Kher, cycling has never been just about fitness. It is about freedom, resilience and finding joy in the journey. On World Bicycle Day, the actor and endurance athlete reflects on a passion that began in childhood and has since become an integral part of her life. World Bicycle Day | Saiyami Kher calls for safer cycling in Indian cities: Not symbolic lanes, but usable lanes “Cycling for me as a child was going to school and back with my school friends. That was a really fun memory,” says Kher. “Cycling gave me freedom before it gave me fitness.” What started as a childhood pastime evolved into something much more meaningful nearly a decade ago, when she embarked on a solo cycling trip from Germany to Prague. The experience deepened her love for the sport and taught her lessons that continue to shape her outlook on life. “Cycling teaches patience in a world that wants everything instantly. You can’t cheat a climb. You can’t rush endurance. You just keep pedalling,” she says. “That lesson …

‘What a wonderful start’: Indian Army veteran praises Chicago’s cycling lanes and fitness spaces

‘What a wonderful start’: Indian Army veteran praises Chicago’s cycling lanes and fitness spaces

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An Indian Army veteran in Chicago has sparked a conversation online after sharing a video of his first cycling experience in the city. Taking to Instagram, Yashpal Singh Mor posted a clip in which he was seen cycling along the Michigan Lake shoreline while praising the infrastructure created for fitness, running and cycling. An Indian Army veteran praised Chicago’s cycling tracks and fitness-friendly infrastructure in a viral video. (Instagram/@gen.yashmor) (Also read: ‘Most garbage friendly city in India’: Army veteran mocks ‘millennium city’ Gurgaon in viral video) In the video, Mor appeared impressed by the dedicated cycling and running spaces in the city. Sharing his experience, he said, “if it’s your first ride and this is what you see… nations don’t become great just like that until there is space for fitness and running. Look, even though it’s afternoon right now, people are cycling, running… there’s an open gym and a lake over there. Look at this view from my bicycle. Isn’t it so safe? It’s so safe even though a highway is passing right next …

Uppal flyover works push traffic into residential lanes in eastern Hyderabad, double commute times for residents

Uppal flyover works push traffic into residential lanes in eastern Hyderabad, double commute times for residents

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Commuters caught in a massive traffic jam at Uppal X roads amid ongoing elevated corridor works. | Photo Credit: G. RAMAKRISHNA Traffic diversions triggered by the ongoing Uppal–Narapally elevated corridor works are increasingly spilling into colony roads and residential lanes, slowing commutes and affecting businesses across Uppal X roads and surrounding areas. What was once a five-minute commute between Uppal and Boduppal has now turned into a slow crawl for many residents as vehicles heading towards Hyderabad–Warangal highway are being rerouted through internal roads and alternative corridors. Locals reported congestion and delays during unexpected hours. L. Niharika, a commuter travelling from Ramanthapur towards Turkayamjal, said traffic has started building up well before peak office hours. “Even at around 6 a.m., there was heavy traffic towards Tarnaka and Nagole. Taking a u-turn was extremely choked because of the traffic volume. It took me over 10 minutes to cross a stretch that would otherwise take four or five minutes even during peak hours,” she said. The ongoing works have led to a three-way diversion system around Uppal …

Rajnath commissions home-made stealth frigate INS Taragiri, highlights Navy’s role in securing shipping lanes| India News

Rajnath commissions home-made stealth frigate INS Taragiri, highlights Navy’s role in securing shipping lanes| India News

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday highlighted the Indian Navy’s indispensable role in securing commercial shipping lanes and oil tankers against emerging maritime threats, pointing out that 95 per cent of the country’s trade, including energy supplies, was conducted through sea. Defence minister Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of indigenously build stealth frigate, INS Taragiri, here, he said the Navy continuously maintains its presence in the Indian Ocean–whether it is the Persian Gulf or the Malacca Strait. He said that the commissioning of INS Taragiri will further increase the Navy’s power, values and commitment. As the fourth platform under Project 17A, Taragiri is a 6,670-tonne warship built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai, showcasing advanced design and engineering excellence. It comes equipped with, among others, BrahMos missiles. ALSO READ | Try anything amid Iran war, face unmatched response: India’s message to Pakistan, loud and clear The warship features a sleeker structure with a significantly reduced radar cross-section, enabling stealth operations and enhanced survivability in complex maritime environments. In his address, Singh praised …

PM Modi condemns attacks in West Asia, seeks open shipping lanes in call with Iran President| India News

PM Modi condemns attacks in West Asia, seeks open shipping lanes in call with Iran President| India News

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in West Asia that disrupt supply chains and called for keeping shipping lanes open during a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, as part of outreach to regional leaders to address escalating tensions and ensure India’s energy security. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, as part of outreach to regional leaders to address escalating tensions and ensure India’s energy security. Pezeshkian referred to India’s presidency of BRICS and called for the grouping to play an “independent role” in halting aggression against Iran and in safeguarding regional peace, according to an Iranian readout of the call. He said the “immediate cessation of aggressions by the US and Israel” is a prerequisite for ending the war in the region. This was the second phone conversation between the two leaders since Israel and the US launched attacks on Iran on February 28, triggering a conflict that has escalated in recent days with tit-for-tat strikes on oil …

PM Modi speaks to Iran President; stresses on freedom of navigation, ensuring shipping lanes open

PM Modi speaks to Iran President; stresses on freedom of navigation, ensuring shipping lanes open

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This was the second telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Modi and the Iranian President since the present conflict started on February 28. File | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (March 21, 2026) conveyed Id and Nowruz greetings to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia. In his telephonic conversation with the Iranian leader, Prime Minister Modi condemned the attacks on critical infrastructure in the region, which threaten regional stability and disrupt global supply chains, and reiterated the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring that shipping lanes remain open and secure. “Spoke with President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian and conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings. We expressed hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia,” the prime minister said in a post on X. “Condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region, which threaten regional stability and disrupt global supply chains,” he said. Spoke with President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian and conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings. We …

PM Modi speaks with Iran President Pezeshkian, raises concerns over regional security, shipping lanes| India News

PM Modi speaks with Iran President Pezeshkian, raises concerns over regional security, shipping lanes| India News

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, conveying greetings on the occasion of Eid and Nowruz while discussing the evolving situation in West Asia. PM Narendra Modi spoke with Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian amid West Asia tensions (File photos) In a statement, Modi said, “Spoke with President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian and conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings. We expressed hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia.” During the conversation, the Prime Minister flagged concerns over recent attacks targeting key infrastructure in the region, saying he “condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region, which threaten regional stability and disrupt global supply chains.” He also stressed the need to ensure the uninterrupted movement of global trade, adding that he “reiterated the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring that shipping lanes remain open and secure.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original …

The tomb of Lodi dynasty founder lies neglected in isolated lanes of Chirag Delhi

The tomb of Lodi dynasty founder lies neglected in isolated lanes of Chirag Delhi

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New Delhi The compound is in a dilapidated condition. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo) Inside the lanes of Chirag Delhi, broken graves, new constructions enveloping the space and a hub of open drinking paint a picture of utter neglect of a monument protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)—the tomb of Bahlol Lodhi or Buhlul Lodi, the founder of the Lodi dynasty. The only sign of the historical monument is a desolate ASI signboard at one corner of the compound. The tomb, located right behind the Chirag-e-Delhi dargah, has also turned into a dumping ground, with little to no sign of upkeep, HT found during a site visit on Thursday. Asif Khan Dehlvi of Delhi Karavaan, a platform that organises heritage walks across the city, said, “I am very well acquainted with the area and this was not the case a couple decades back. The locals used to respect the history of the place and the tomb used to share a common backdoor with the Chirag-e-Delhi dargah as well. But as time went by, the dargah …

Pyroguns during dance, narrow entry-exit lanes and more: Inside Goa blaze that killed 25

Pyroguns during dance, narrow entry-exit lanes and more: Inside Goa blaze that killed 25

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At least 25 people were killed, and several were injured after a massive fire at a club in Goa. The fire, which broke out on Saturday night, has brought forth illegalities and the laxity of government officials in enforcing rules. While police officials initially stated that a cylinder blast may have caused the fire, eyewitnesses claimed it was the use of cold pyro guns during dance performances (ANI) All victims of the fire, including 20 staff members, have been identified by the state government. Five were tourists from Delhi and Karnataka. What led to the fire? While police officials initially stated that a cylinder blast may have caused the fire, eyewitnesses claimed it was the use of cold pyro guns during dance performances. Speaking to HT, eyewitnesses claim that the fire was triggered after fireworks from the device came in contact with the roof thatched from bamboo and fibre sheets. According to eyewitnesses, at least 200 people were inside the club when the fire broke out. “It started when a belly dance performance was underway. …