The state Economic Survey 2025-26, released Monday, projects a family income of nearly Rs 16 lakh. But seven in 10 families live their year on less than Rs 1.80 lakh, according to Parivar Pehchan Patra data.
As the Haryana CM presents the Rs 2.23 lakh crore budget, the optics—including a kesari pagri, a Sikh scripture, and a Ravidassia quote—speak a language meant for Punjab’s voters.
In July 2025, Finance Department asked why govt offices based in Panchkula had opened bank accounts in Chandigarh 'without valid justification, contrary to laid-down instructions'.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau's FIR reveals that the cheques bore forged signatures of a senior IAS officer, who had relinquished charge much before the bank accounts were opened.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attributes the fraud to collusion by lower-level employees at Chandigarh banks & says the full sum was credited back to state govt accounts.
The Haryana minister, who has now broken bones in three separate bathroom falls, was in high spirits hours after breaking both legs, using the rest to regale people with a retro concert.
Action after officials unable to explain why funds weren't used. Development on day Haryana Congress leader Randeep Surjewala flagged Centre's surrender of Rs 1.17 lakh crore from agriculture budget.
After tsunami swing collapse at Surajkund craft festival in Faridabad, police complaint & park visitors allege negligence regarding swings installed. SIT probes matter, 2 arrested.
The lessons of earlier American regime-change efforts should be obvious. The dismantling of Iran’s regime could lead to the breakdown of state authority and the rise of warlords.
Major energy infrastructure is in the crosshairs of the conflict, raising risks of the biggest shock since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Qatar’s largest LNG plant remains shut, fuelling supply fears.
Sinking of the ship has raised eyebrows in the Indian defence and security establishment. Lankan navy has recovered several bodies, believed to be of crew members.
The Pakistani political leadership is weak and devoid of any intellect. Its diplomacy is entirely India-China-US focused and suffers from a presumptive view of Afghanistan as a vassal.
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