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Thursday, January 1, 2026
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Topic: Haryana

Amid Senate stir, an old wound over Panjab University festers again. Haryana wants its seat back

A legacy of undivided Punjab has become a tug of war between Punjab and Haryana, as Haryana to again seek its share in Panjab University at upcoming zonal council meet to be chaired by Amit Shah.

Haryana judicial magistrate under lens for granting bail to ‘cousin’ as HC seeks her response

Punjab & Haryana HC was hearing plea by one Akash Walia, who prayed for revocation of bail to one Rishab Walia by judicial magistrate Vandana Walia. Court has sought the inquiry report.

Dead, in hiding, relocated—Haryana women voters with Brazilian woman’s photo in Rahul’s list

In press conference Wednesday, Rahul Gandhi displayed a segment of the voter list from Haryana’s Rai, claiming the photo of a Brazilian woman had been used for 22 different voters.

A tale of 2 houses & 567 votes: What ThePrint found in Haryana’s Hodal, now under ‘vote chori’ spotlight

Devesh, son of Haryana Congress ex-president Udai Bhan, claims voters’ list was altered in 2016, when ‘BJP man’ Shiv Ram Serot contested municipal polls. Serot denies the allegations.

Haryana completes modalities to acquire land to honour 1761 Panipat battle’s Maratha heroes

Project seems to be aimed at wooing Marathas in Maharashtra, historians say, but there are contradictions in the narrative being developed by BJP governments in Haryana and Maharashtra.

In Haryana’s cash transfers for women & eligibility riders, a repeat of the promise-delivery gap

Women-centric schemes, promised by parties ahead of polls in multiple states, have seen eligibility tweaks, budget cuts, payment delays. Haryana's Lado Lakshmi is taking similar trajectory.

Body of Haryana youth brought back, ‘Russian commander’ told kin he died in ‘Ukrainian strike’

28-year-old Sonu from Hisar’s Madanheri had gone to Moscow on study visa, was lured into joining their army & died in September in a drone attack, says uncle.

Haryana Police chief’s fitness challenge: Run 1 km in 5 minutes, or get left behind in life

The DGP's latest post advises people to be part of the solution. The DGP who juggles multiple hats, says he can do it all easily because: 'I keep my one-kilometer running time under five minutes.'

Haryana govt writes to Centre seeking CBI probe into death of retired Punjab DGP’s son

Special Investigation Team is already probing after Haryana Police had booked ex-DGP Mohd Mustafa & his wife, ex-minister Razia Sultana, in connection with the death of their son.

Haryana village mourns loss of 24-yr-old who wanted to join Indian Army, died fighting for Russia

Mortal remains of Karam Chand arrived in his village Saturday, 43 days after his death. Family says he was looking for better life abroad but got duped by agent.

On Camera

Bareilly birthday party attack puts all friendships with Muslims on trial in India

The assumption is simple: A Hindu woman’s proximity to a Muslim man is never neutral. It always requires scrutiny, explanation, and, if necessary, punishment.

2025 was a busy trade year for India. King of Tariffs strain, FTA with New Zealand, UK & Oman deals

The year began with two major trade announcements—opening of negotiations for “first tranche” of a bilateral trade agreement with the US following PM Modi’s visit to Washington.

2025 was Indian Army’s year. New battalions & platoons, embracing next-gen warfare

Amidst a doctrinal shift towards joint theaterisation and greater synergy between the various wings of the forces, the Indian Army in 2025 moved further on its path to Vision@2047.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.