Punjab Pharmacy Officer recruitment put on hold by High Court amid Faridkot paper leak row
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has put the Pharmacy Officer recruitment process on hold until the next hearing in connection with the alleged paper leak and cheating controversy surrounding the Faridkot recruitment examination. The development comes after a petition sought cancellation of the examination and a fresh test, citing alleged irregularities during the recruitment process. The court’s interim order has brought the recruitment process for 454 Pharmacy Officer posts to a halt for now. The next hearing is expected to determine the further course of the recruitment process and the petition seeking a re-examination.
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FDA takes big action against 4 Domino’s Pizza outlets in Maharashtra for violating food safety norms
In a significant development, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday suspended the food business licences of four Domino’s Pizza outlets in the state including three in Mumbai for alleged violations of food safety and hygiene norms. The fourth outlet is located in Satara district of western Maharashtra, said the FDA headed by IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe in a statement and added that the action was part of a special drive against chain restaurants.
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‘Praise be to Allah’: Trump says US has total control of Hormuz as tensions escalate with Iran
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday stated that America has control over the Strait of Hormuz and that he will “keep it”. Taking to Truth Social, he praised the success of the US naval blockade and claimed that it is being touted as a “wall of steel” and that Iran cannot do anything about it.
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NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique receives death threat, Absconding gangster sends threatening audio
NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique on Wednesday received a death threat. Absconding gangster Zeeshan Akhtar issued the death threat. He sent the threatening audio message just a short while ago. Zeeshan Akhtar has sent the threatening audio directly to Zeeshan Siddique. Notably, Zeeshan Siddique is currently not in India, however, after receiving the threatening audio, he informed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti about the matter.
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Zhu Rongji, former Chinese Premier who reshaped country’s economy, dies of illness at 98; know who was he
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, one of the key figures behind China’s rapid economic transformation in the 1990s and early 2000s, has died at the age of 98. Chinese state media reported that Zhu died of illness in Beijing at around 11 am on Wednesday (local time). Known for his blunt manner and uncompromising approach to economic reform, Zhu served as China’s premier from 1998 to 2003. During his tenure, he pushed sweeping changes across the state-owned sector and played a crucial role in taking China into the World Trade Organisation (WTO) — a move that became a major milestone in the country’s integration with the global economy.
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OPINION | Parliament is for dialogue, not hit-and-run
The prolonged deadlock in Parliament continues with only a day left for the monsoon session to end. Amidst sloganeering by the opposition, Lok Sabha today passed a resolution sending the FCRA (Foreign Contributions Regulatory Act) amendment bill to a joint parliamentary committee. Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote a letter to the Speaker seeking a debate on police action in Jantar Mantar, but Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi brushed aside this offer, saying, “we are not interested in listening to his speech”.
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Man builds Taj Mahal-inspired 4-bedroom home for wife in Madhya Pradesh, house tour goes viral
While the Taj Mahal has been considered one of the greatest love symbols in the world for a very long time, there is now a small-scale Taj Mahal replica that has been built inside a family’s home in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Video footage of the unique home has gained massive popularity online because of its architecture and history.
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Really frustrated that Opposition is running away from debates in Parliament: Kiren Rijiju
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said he is totally frustrated for the first time in his life, he is witnessing a scenario where the government wants a discussion in Parliament, yet the opposition is running away from it. He stated that it is hard to imagine this, because in a parliamentary democracy, it is the opposition that demands a discussion while the government provides the answers.
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Husband and wife severely injured after being attacked by pet Pitbull in Punjab’s Patiala | Video
A husband and wife were severely injured after being attacked by a pet Pitbull in the Kumbhar Nagar area of Patiala, Punjab. The shocking incident was reported when the couple accompanied a local property dealer to look at a house available for rent. When the couple rang the doorbell, a Pitbull inside the house lunged at them. Bystanders tried to rescue them, however, it was already too late as both the husband and wife sustained severe injuries and multiple bite wounds in the attack. They have currently been admitted to a private hospital in Patiala for treatment. A video of the incident is going viral on social media.
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‘No Chinese encroachment in Arunachal’: Govt sources debunk viral claims, call them ‘attention-seeking ploys’
Fresh claims of China allegedly carrying out a “slow encroachment” into Arunachal Pradesh have been rejected by government sources, who termed the allegations circulating on social media as “attention-seeking ploys” without specific evidence. According to a report by news agency ANI citing sources, there is no such “slow encroachment” by China in Arunachal Pradesh. The sources said that while the India-China border in the region remains undemarcated in certain areas, instances of patrols coming face-to-face are handled through established mechanisms and protocols. The development comes amid renewed focus on India’s border security and infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh, as well as China’s continued claims over the northeastern state.
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