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TopicManohar Lal Khattar

Topic: Manohar Lal Khattar

Haryana eases fireworks ban, allows bursting of crackers for 2hrs on Diwali

The state government had said Friday that it would impose a complete ban on the sale of crackers in Haryana to check Covid spread.

Anil Vij — Haryana’s BJP minister who cracks down on IPS officers, clashes with boss Khattar

BJP's Anil Vij last week punished a senior IPS officer by withdrawing all work. He’s infamous for running his mouth and once proudly called himself ‘Gabbar Singh’.

Two-day Haryana assembly session could be cut short after CM Khattar, Speaker test positive

CM Manohar Lal Khattar & Speaker Gian Chand Gupta tested positive Monday. The opposition, however, says its ready to take on the govt even if the CM doesn’t attend the session.

Haryana CM Manohar Khattar in quarantine after Union Minister Shekhawat tests Covid positive

The Haryana CM attended a meeting with Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Tuesday. Khattar, though, has tested negative.

Punjab will burn, warns Amarinder after Modi govt suggests starting SYL canal construction

Talks held between the Punjab and Haryana chief ministers with Modi govt to resolve the SYL canal issue remained inconclusive Tuesday, and another round is expected soon.

‘Liquor scam’ opens fissures in BJP-JJP coalition, Chautala says there isn’t any scam at all

The SET, set up by Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij to probe the ‘scam’, indicted the excise commissioner, but deputy CM Dushyant Chautala says he won’t allow action against him.

A Haryana connection amid Mumbai-Bihar tussle in Sushant Singh Rajput case

There is a growing feeling in the Bihar BJP that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s action are linked to a phone call he received from Haryana.

Hyperlocal social media news outlets banned in 7 Haryana districts now over Covid ‘rumours’

Fatehabad district administration latest to issue orders under the Epidemic Diseases Act. Journalists allege this is an attempt to target press freedom.

After VHP campaign on ‘atrocities’ in Muslim-majority Nuh, Khattar promises new conversion law

VHP had thrown its weight behind two probe reports alleging that the dominant Muslim community in Mewat/Nuh had committed atrocities against Hindus and Dalits.

Haryana’s powerful Home Minister Anil Vij locks horns with CM Khattar again as lockdown eased

Home and Health Minister Anil Vij has been at loggerheads with CM Khattar since 2014. Now, he says he ‘fears’ CM’s decisions on relaxing the Covid-19 lockdown.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.