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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicKhap panchayat

Topic: khap panchayat

A ‘fine’ of one dhela for Haryana minister — all about ancient currency & how it’s used to shame

Khap mahapanchayat has imposed 'fine' of 1 dhela, one of the smallest denominations used in ancient India, on minister JP Dalal over remarks on farmer leaders, their wives & daughters.  

Why Haryana khap has challenged Bajrang Punia to a dangal ahead of Asiad

Vishal Kaliraman had hoped to represent India at Hangzhou. But Bajrang Punia's direct entry means he will be on standby for him. A khap panchayat has now sided with young grappler.

Khattar rejects talk of law to ban same-gotra marriage in Haryana, lobs ball into Centre’s court

CM Khattar’s statement comes in backdrop of claims by Haryana’s Dalal khap that govt has initiated move to amend Hindu Marriage Act to ban same-gotra & same-village unions.

‘BJP conspiracy to polarise’ or ‘unprovoked attack’? Haryana’s khaps divided over Nuh

Meetings in Hisar & Uchana saw several khap representatives condemn the violence, blaming the BJP-JJP govt. But not all khap leaders agree, say meetings fulfilled 'opposition agenda'.

‘Hukka paani band’ — in Haryana village, 9 families face ‘humiliating’ social boycott for ‘disobeying’ khap

Charkhi Dadri (Haryana): On the intervening night of 2 and 3 July, Vikram Sangwan attempted suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling of his home in Charkhi...

At Muzaffarnagar mahapanchayat, khaps say ‘ready for a second farmers’ agitation’ to support wrestlers

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait says farmers will request a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu and request her intervention. A second mahapanchayat to be held in Kurukshetra Friday.

Khaps plan ‘all-woman panchayat’ to support wrestlers at new Parliament on inauguration day

Khaps' decision comes after Olympic medallist Sakshee Malikkh sought their support at Sarv Khap Mahapanchayat Sunday. Panchayat to be held 'after inauguration' on 28 May.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.