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Topic: Haryana government

Faridabad farmhouses vs Aravallis isn’t over. It’s a war that has just begun

One of the biggest anti-encroachment drives in Aravalli history started in June. With it, a major slice of Delhi-NCR’s famous farmhouse culture is being dismantled. And there is more to come.

Rape-murder convict Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim gets 40-day parole, his 14th release since 2017

After Haryana govt amended parole laws in 2022, Ram Rahim has spent almost a year—364 days to be precise—out of jail. His latest release comes ahead of his birthday on 15 August.

Stalking case returns to haunt BJP MP’s son Vikas Barala. Haryana govt drops him as AAG in swift U-turn

Gurugram: In a rapid volte-face, the Haryana government revoked the appointment of Vikas Barala, son of BJP Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Barala, as Assistant Advocate...

RTI activist sought details of govt tenders. Haryana govt buried him under 37,443 pages

6 months after filing RTI with PHED, Pankaj Arora finds himself buried under 37,443 pages. Yet, he said, he didn’t get information he sought. ‘They’re hiding multi-crore scam in tenders, recruitments’.

Haryana govt ‘Veer Banda Bairagi’ ad on his martyrdom day invites backlash from SGPC, Akal Takht

SGPC & Akal Takht slam Haryana govt advertisement for 'mislabelling' Baba Banda Singh Bahadur as 'Bairagi', alleging a conspiracy to distort the Sikh warrior’s identity and legacy.

Haryana chief secretary Anurag Rastogi gets one-year extension, Saini govt’s decision raises eyebrows

Rastogi will remain in office till end of June next. This means some other senior IAS officers will not be able to get the coveted post in Haryana.

Why Haryana govt has approved withdrawal of 8,600 govt job ads & what it will mean for aspirants

State govt says the jobs will be advertised again and filled under new Common Eligibility Test (CET) guidelines framed earlier this year.

3 yrs after counter-FIR, Haryana cops move to close case against former IAS Ashok Khemka

FIR was lodged by IAS officer Sanjeev Verma in April 2022 against Ashok Khemka when they were locked in tussle. Similar outcome is anticipated for the FIR against Verma.

Why UPSC has returned Haryana govt’s proposal for promotion of 27 of its officers to IAS

UPSC's move has significant implications for Haryana, which is grappling with a severe shortage of IAS officers. The state has only 171 officers against a sanctioned strength of 215.

12 IAS, 1 IFS officer transferred in Haryana. S Narayanan of Forest Service to head higher education

Key new appointments include T.L. Satyaprakash as transport secretary in place of Ashok Khemka who superannuated on 30 April, and C.G. Rajini Kanthan as human resources secretary.

On Camera

Listen to Rahul Gandhi. Fake voters should appall you, whichever party you support

An attack on the integrity of the roll is an attack on the Constitution and the people. The EC is duty-bound to cooperate with the Opposition and the majority of Indians it represents.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.