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Haryana: Congress Expels Five Leaders, Including Former MLA, for Six-Year Term

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2 years ago

February 28, 2025

In a significant disciplinary move, the Congress party’s Haryana unit has expelled five leaders, including a former MLA, for a duration of six years due to their alleged involvement in “anti-party activities,” effective immediately. The expelled leaders are former MLA Rambir Singh, Vijay Kaushik, Rahul Chaudhary, Pooja Rani, and Rupesh Malik. They have been accused of undermining the party during the ongoing municipal elections in the state.

An official announcement from the Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee stated: “Upon receiving reports through various channels regarding party leaders and workers engaging in anti-party activities during the current electoral process for the MC Elections (2025), the following individuals are hereby expelled from the party for a period of six years with immediate effect.”

Previously, on February 20, the Congress party had taken similar disciplinary actions against seven leaders due to their activities deemed detrimental to the party in light of the MC elections. This earlier group included former District Congress Committee presidents Tarlochan Singh and Ashok Khurana (Karnal), Member Coordination Committee member Pradeep Chaudhary (Karnal), and former District Youth Congress (DYC) president Madhu Chaudhary (Yamuna Nagar). In addition, Ram Niwas Rara, a Congress candidate from the Hisar assembly constituency, along with Harvinder and Ram Kishan Sain from Gurugram, were also expelled for the same six-year term.

In a related matter, Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president Udai Bhan has raised concerns regarding the reliability of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and has requested the use of ballot papers for upcoming elections. “We have advocated for elections to be conducted using ballot papers instead of EVMs, similar to the approach taken in Uttarakhand,” Mr. Bhan stated. He further emphasized, “In every state election, the credibility of EVMs has come under scrutiny. Numerous cases have been filed due to questions about their authenticity. Therefore, ballot papers should be utilized as permitted by law.”

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Couple Uses Dupatta to Rescue Biker from Flash Flood

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2 weeks ago

September 1, 2026

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National: A family in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba risked their lives to rescue a biker trapped in a flash flood following heavy rainfall.

The incident occurred on the Kakiara-Tunuhatti road in the Bharmala area of Bhatiyat. Heavy rain caused water to flood the road, creating a strong and dangerous current.

The biker struggled to stay safe as he was caught in the fast-flowing water. Two women, including a newlywed woman, quickly used a dupatta as a makeshift rope to rescue him.

The biker held onto the dupatta while the family members pulled him towards safety. Another person also joined the rescue effort.

A video of the incident has gone viral on social media. The family’s courage and quick thinking have received widespread praise online.

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Two Arrested for Alleged Assault on Minor Girl in Moving Bus

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2 weeks ago

August 31, 2026

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Noida: Two men, including a bus driver and conductor, have been arrested for allegedly gang-raping a 16-year-old girl on a moving sleeper bus in Greater Noida.

Police said the incident occurred on August 4 when the girl boarded an empty bus while travelling to Noida Sector 63.

The accused allegedly assaulted the girl and later abandoned her near Kashmere Gate in Delhi, around 40 kilometres away.

Following the survivor’s complaint, police launched an investigation and arrested both accused from Timarpur in North Delhi.

The bus has been seized, and CCTV footage and forensic evidence are being examined.

Further investigation is underway.

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21-Year-Old Model Murdered Inside Home, Gym Trainer Accused

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3 weeks ago

August 27, 2026

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New Delhi: A 21-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death inside her home in West Delhi on Wednesday. The police suspect her gym trainer, identified as Imran, in the case.

The victim, identified as Muskan, was a student and model. She was reportedly alone at her home on the second floor of a building in Tilak Nagar when the incident took place.

According to the police, Imran allegedly attacked Muskan with a knife. He then fled from the spot.

Neighbours heard Muskan’s screams and rushed to her house. They found her lying in a pool of blood.

The neighbours immediately took her to a nearby hospital. However, she died while undergoing treatment.

Police teams have launched a search for the accused. Investigators are also checking CCTV footage from the area to trace his movements.

Muskan’s friend Aman said she was the youngest of three sisters. He said her elder sister, who is in Chandigarh, called him after learning about the attack.

Aman said he immediately asked another friend to reach the house and take Muskan to the hospital. By the time he arrived, an ambulance had already taken her away.

He also claimed that Muskan’s sisters had earlier told him that Imran used to harass her. He said Imran had allegedly behaved in a similar manner in the past.

The police are investigating the exact motive behind the murder. Further details are awaited.