Chandigarh: News
Cinevesture International Film Festival announces 2nd edition
The Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) will return for its second edition from March 20-23, 2025, in Chandigarh. The festival will also launch its rebranded market component, CineV-CHD.
NSG to be stationed in Jammu amid rising terror attacks
In the wake of rising terror attacks, a special task force of the National Security Guard (NSG) will be permanently stationed in Jammu, sources reveal.
Blast outside Badshah's Chandigarh club, windows broken: Report
In a shocking incident, two powerful blasts were reported at Seville Bar & Lounge in Sector 26 of Chandigarh on Tuesday morning. The club is owned by renowned singer and rapper Badshah.
Which cities are the most polluted in India today
Delhi and Patna emerged as the most polluted cities in India on Sunday.
Riddhima defends brother Ranbir Kapoor against 'misogynist' label
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, who recently appeared on the reality show Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, has come to the defense of her brother, actor Ranbir Kapoor.
Delhi air remains toxic, trains delayed, schools go online
Delhi continues to battle a severe air pollution crisis as the Air Quality Index (AQI) nearly touched 500 on Tuesday morning.
'Brownprint Tour': AP Dhillon to pay respect to Sidhu Moosewala
AP Dhillon will be embarking on his second India tour, after his successful 2021 debut tour. Now, reports suggest, the tour will also feature a special tribute to the late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.
Diljit Dosanjh banned from singing these tracks at Hyderabad concert
Ahead of Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh's concert in Hyderabad on Friday, the Telangana government has served a notice to the organizers.
Delhi shrouded in smog for 2nd day, AQI at 432
Delhi woke up to a second consecutive day of severe air pollution on Thursday.
'Never thought he would...': Cop who 1st arrested Lawrence Bishnoi
Lawrence Bishnoi, the alleged mastermind behind the killings of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique and Punjabi singer-politician Sidhu Moose Wala, was first arrested 13 years ago.
Lahore's AQI hits 1900, Pakistan blames India for pollution
Pakistan's second-largest city Lahore recorded an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 1,900 on Saturday.
Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, aides acquitted in 13-year-old firing case
A district court has acquitted gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his two accomplices, Navpreet Singh and Tarsem Singh, in a 13-year-old firing case.
Babita Phogat reveals family only received ₹1cr for ₹2,000cr-grosser 'Dangal'
Babita Phogat, the real-life inspiration for blockbuster Dangal, has revealed she and her family were paid a paltry ₹1cr for their story rights by the film's producers.
Punjab government approves prosecution of Ram Rahim in sacrilege cases
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has authorized the prosecution of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in connection with the 2015 sacrilege cases, following the Supreme Court's decision to lift the stay previously imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Amazon India penalized for selling hacked phone to customer
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered Amazon Retail India to refund a woman ₹40,325, for selling her a compromised smartphone.
Stubble burning: Legal action can be taken against lax officials
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has empowered district magistrates to take legal action against officials who do not implement stubble burning restrictions.
AP Dhillon announces 3-city India tour in December
Renowned Punjabi singer-rapper AP Dhillon has finally announced his return to India with a tour.
Court issues notice to Kangana over 'Emergency' movie complaint
A local court in Chandigarh has issued a notice to Bollywood actor-producer and Mandi MP, Kangana Ranaut, directing her to appear in court on December 5.
Punjab farmers on 5-day protest to march toward Assembly today
Farmers from the Bharti Kisan Union (Ugrahan) and the Punjab Khet Mazdoor Union launched a five-day protest on Sunday, urging the Punjab government to implement an agriculture policy and address other demands.
'Vedaa' box office collection falls further on Day 6
The much-anticipated Bollywood movie, Vedaa, has recorded a low box office collection on its sixth day of release.
IRS officer shot dead in Chandigarh court by ex-cop father-in-law
An Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, Harprit Singh, was shot dead in the district court complex in Sector 43, Chandigarh, on Saturday afternoon.
BJP leader proposes 'NaMo Nagar' cities to boost Indian economy
Dr Bhim Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP), has proposed the establishment of high-tech cities, dubbed "NaMo Nagar," in each state.
'Red alert' in these states: What's behind India's widespread rainfall
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in several states.
Heavy rainfall causes traffic disruptions in Delhi
Heavy showers during the morning and afternoon hours disrupted traffic in Delhi on Thursday.
'Jatt & Juliet 3' scores big despite stiff competition
The romantic-comedy Jatt & Juliet 3, featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa, has made a significant impact at the box office, raking in ₹16.75 crore within four days of its release in India.
Box office: 'Jatt & Juliet 3' is here to rule
The Punjabi film Jatt & Juliet 3 has demonstrated a strong performance at the box office on its second day of release.
Day 31 box office collection of 'Srikanth' reaches ₹47cr
The film Srikanth has shown a strong performance at the box office, accumulating an estimated ₹46.45cr India nett in its first 30 days.
Slap row: Kangana Ranaut thunders against CISF constable's supporters
Newly-elected MP and Bollywood actor, Kangana Ranaut, has responded to supporters of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable Kulwinder Kaur, who recently slapped her at Chandigarh airport.
CISF constable who slapped Kangana Ranaut arrested
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable who allegedly slapped newly-elected Mandi MP, Kangana Ranaut, at Chandigarh airport on Thursday has now been arrested.
Kangana Ranaut allegedly slapped by CISF official at Chandigarh airport
Bollywood actor and newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, has claimed that she was slapped by a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable at Chandigarh Airport.
BJP wins senior deputy mayor, deputy mayor posts in Chandigarh
After an embarrassing defeat in the Chandigarh mayoral election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the posts of senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor in the repoll held on Monday.
AAP candidate 'validly elected' mayor: SC on Chandigarh mayoral polls
In a big win for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Supreme Court on Tuesday declared its candidate Kuldeep Kumar as the "validly elected" mayor of Chandigarh.
Chandigarh poll officer must be prosecuted: SC on vote-count row
The Supreme Court has ordered the production of ballot papers and the video recording of the counting of votes in the Chandigarh mayoral polls by 2:00pm on Tuesday.
'Murder of democracy': SC on Chandigarh mayoral election row
The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the presiding officer of the Chandigarh mayoral elections.
President Murmu nominates educationist Satnam Singh Sandhu to Rajya Sabha
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday nominated educationist, agriculturist, and philanthropist Satnam Singh Sandhu to the Rajya Sabha.
Chandigarh: BJP wins mayor's post, beats AAP-Congress
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scored a win in the Chandigarh mayoral elections, as Manoj Sonkar defeated Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Kuldeep Kumar, PTI reported.
Man arrested for impersonating girlfriend in recruitment exam
A man in Faridkot district of Punjab was caught red-handed attempting to impersonate his girlfriend during a government recruitment examination for health workers, police has said.
Delhi: Dense fog returns, zero visibility affects flight, train operations
Dense fog returned to several places in North India, including the national capital, Delhi, on Sunday, causing zero visibility.
Dazzling dances and bonfires: Top destinations for Lohri celebrations
Lohri, the vibrant and exuberant harvest festival celebrated primarily in North India, is a time of joy, warmth, and communal harmony.
Karni Sena chief murder: 2 shooters, associate arrested from Chandigarh
A joint team of the Rajasthan Police and the Delhi Police Crime Branch has reportedly arrested three persons, including two shooters, in Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena (SRRKS) chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi's murder case.