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Topic: Haryana

Haryana govt withdraws order on ‘self-funding’ plan for state universities. Teachers welcome move

Order issued on 29 May had asked universities to raise funds from various sources & reduce dependence on government funds. The move was criticised by state's teaching community.

Different climates but same parameters? — why cotton ginners are protesting mandatory BIS certification

Cotton ginners from Haryana, Punjab & Rajasthan up the ante with certification on cotton bales to be mandatory from 1 Sept according to govt's 1 March notification, threaten to shut units.

After long battle with SGPC, Haryana gurdwara body now grapples with infighting. Khattar steps in

Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee's president had ‘relieved’ body's general secretary 'without following due process'. CM Manohar Lal Khattar has reversed the decision.

How the non-brand-conscious drinker saved Delhi revenues from excise policy hit

In 2022-23, excise department raked in Rs 6,281 crore in revenue (excise duty plus VAT), retaining its position as the second largest revenue contributor for the Delhi government.

‘Hawa hawai daave’ — JJP leader Digvijay Chautala dismisses BJP’s appeal to Haryana voters

Haryana Dy CM Dushyant Chautala's younger brother Digvijay says voters looking to regional parties & JJP is strengthening itself with full force for 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

‘Give all 10 LS seats in Haryana to BJP’ says Amit Shah in Sirsa, raises doubt over fate of JJP alliance

The Union Home Minister's appeal to the people of Haryana comes ahead of 2024 Lok Saba elections and was made at a rally organised by BJP's Sirsa MP Sunita Duggal.

‘Serious security matter’: 130 in Haryana asked to submit ‘good conduct bonds’ ahead of Amit Shah rally

Among those served notices are sarpanches, farm leaders and Congress and AAP members in Sirsa. Police say it is a routine matter, people allege BJP is scared 18 June rally will be a flop.

Brij Bhushan chargesheeted, but case against Haryana minister Sandeep Singh comes to a crawl

In December 2022, a woman athlete accused Singh, former captain of Indian hockey team, of sexual assault. Six months on, no chargesheet, SIT probing case yet to submit findings.

‘BJP preparing to contest all 10 LS seats, so is JJP,’ says Haryana deputy CM Dushyant Chautala

However, JJP leader also said alliance with BJP 'intact, and getting stronger'. This comes at a time of tensions between leaders of both parties, with LS & assembly polls due next year.

Haryana farmers end NH-44 blockade after Khattar govt accepts demand for MSP for sunflower crop

State govt has instructed to provide price equivalent to minimum support price under its Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana, and agreed to release farmer leaders arrested after 6 June protest.

On Camera

We celebrate Harappa excavation—and dismiss Keeladi, Sinauli archaeological digs as politics

In the storm around Sinauli, many academics dismissed claims of chariots being found. And the public misinterpreted the chariots as a device planted by the govt to fortify Hindutva.

Naidu matches Jagan’s Rs 13L crore investment playbook, with a ‘speed of doing business’ caveat

Naidu’s summit brings in MoUs on same scale as Jagan’s, but CM says his plans built on speed, certainty & investor trust, with escrow accounts, simplified incentives & real-time oversight.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.