Haryana: News
Situated in North India, Haryana was carved out of East Punjab on a linguistic basis in 1966. Chandigarh is the capital of this state along with Faridabad being the most populous city, and Gurgaon being the financial hub of Haryana. Haryana is one of the most economically developed states in the country with the third highest per capita income in India.
Haryana to build Disneyland-style theme park in NCR? Find out
The Haryana government has recently announced plans to develop India's first Disneyland-style theme park in Manesar, Haryana.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall in 9+ states; check list
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several states on July 2.
Toddler dies after falling into boiling chhole—sister had died similarly
In a tragic incident, an 18-month-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district died after falling into a pot of boiling chhole (chickpeas) left on a burning stove.
Faridabad: Man, father-in-law arrested for rape-murder of woman
A shocking case of rape and murder has come to light in Faridabad, Haryana. A 24/25-year-old woman was allegedly raped and murdered by her father-in-law, Bhoop Singh.
Navy clerk arrested for spying, leaked info during Operation Sindoor
A clerk at the Indian Navy's headquarters in Delhi, Vishal Yadav, has been arrested on charges of espionage. The Rajasthan Police's intelligence wing nabbed him after months of surveillance.
Chhatarpur kidnapping: Woman, daughters found in Haryana; 7 arrested
A woman and her two minor daughters, aged seven and five, who were allegedly abducted from their home in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district on Saturday afternoon, have been found in Haryana's Bhiwani.
Woman missing since April; in-laws buried her body outside home
The body of 24-year-old Tanu Singh was found buried outside her in-laws' house in Faridabad, Haryana.
Gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar part ways
Notorious gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar have reportedly parted ways, presenting a new challenge for intelligence agencies and state police forces tracking their criminal syndicate.
Haryana model's body found in Sonipat canal with throat cut
The body of a Haryana-based model, identified as Sheetal, was discovered with her throat slit in Sonipat on Monday. The victim worked in the Haryanvi music industry and was reported missing a few days ago.
Amethi: Five killed as ambulance hits parked jeep
In a tragic incident on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi district, five people were killed when an ambulance rammed into a parked jeep early Sunday morning.
North India to finally get relief from heatwave this weekend
After weeks of extreme heatwave conditions, North India is expected to see relief starting Saturday, the India Meteorological Department(IMD) has said.
Delhi records hottest day of season; heatwave conditions to continue
Delhi has been experiencing scorching temperatures, crossing the 40-degree Celsius mark and even reaching over 43 degrees Celsius in several areas.
Delhi to sizzle at 44°C next week; no rain likely
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a major rise in temperatures in Delhi and parts of northwest India, with no rain expected for the next week.
Disabled man raped kids, sold videos to porn websites: CBI
A 40-year-old man from Hisar, Haryana, has been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for allegedly raping children and creating child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Influencer Sharmishta arrested over 'communally-charged' Operation Sindoor video gets bail
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday granted interim bail to law student Sharmistha Panoli, who was arrested for allegedly posting a communally charged video linked to Operation Sindoor.
IMD issues rainfall alert for 11 states till June 5
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for 11 states and union territories, including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam.
Rajasthan government employee arrested for spying for Pakistan's ISI
A Rajasthan state government employee, Sakur Khan Mangaliyar, has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Haryana mass suicide: Victims' kin claims family had ₹20cr debt
In a shocking incident, six members of a family were found dead in their car in Panchkula, Haryana, on Monday night. The seventh later died at the hospital. They had all consumed poison.
7 family members die in suspected suicide pact in Haryana
Six members of a family were found dead in a parked car in Panchkula, Haryana, on Monday night.
Delhi-NCR: Heavy rains disrupt flights, roads get flooded
Delhi and its neighboring areas were battered by heavy rains and thunderstorms early on Sunday.
Using opinion trading apps might become difficult in Haryana
Opinion trading platforms like Probo, SportsBaazi, and MPL Opinio might stop working in Haryana under the newly enacted Prevention of Public Gambling Act, 2025, as per Mint.
YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's police remand extended by 4 days
A Hisar court has extended the police custody of YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra by four more days.
2 arrested in Punjab, 1 in Haryana for alleged spying
Three people, including two from Punjab and one from Haryana, were arrested on Monday for allegedly spying for Pakistan.
YouTuber, student, security guard among 11 'Pakistani spies' arrested
In a major crackdown on an alleged espionage network linked to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Indian authorities have arrested at least 11 people from four states.
Jyoti Malhotra's Instagram account taken down amid Pakistan espionage allegations
Meta has suspended the Instagram account of Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who runs the travel vlog channel Travel with Jo.
After YouTuber, UP businessman arrested for spying for Pakistan
An Uttar Pradesh-based businessman has been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan.
YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan
Jyoti Malhotra, a popular YouTuber and travel vlogger with over 377,000 subscribers on her channel "Travel with Jo," was arrested by Hisar police in connection with an alleged espionage network linked to Pakistan.
Himachal Pradesh records 305 'chitta' seizure cases; 31 from Shimla
In a disturbing trend, heroin, locally known as chitta, continues to pose a big threat in Himachal Pradesh, with seizures across the state increasing sharply in the first three months of 2025.
Southwest monsoon advancing, 'cyclonic circulation lies over Andaman Sea': IMD
The southwest monsoon has advanced into parts of the south Bay of Bengal, the south Andaman Sea, the Nicobar Islands, and parts of the north Andaman Sea, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Delhi model, lover get life for plotting his wife's murder
A 26-year-old model, Angel Gupta, and her lover, Manjeet Singh, have been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Singh's wife, Sunita.
'Soldiers at war..and you want...rest?': Court slams lawyers observing holiday
Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Sheel Nagu has disagreed with the High Court Bar Association's decision to suspend judicial work in view of the continuing India-Pakistan tensions.
Haryana approves new liquor policy: No shops in villages, highways
The Haryana government has unveiled a new Excise Policy for 2025-27.
IMD forecasts rain in Odisha, WB; yellow alert for Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall in several parts of India over the next few days.
'Release Bhakra water…or it'll flow to Pakistan': Haryana to Punjab
Haryana has requested Punjab to release drinking water from the Bhakra Dam (one of the largest dams under the now-suspended Indus Waters Treaty) before the monsoon.
IAS Ashok Khemka, transferred 57 times in 34-year career, retires
Ashok Khemka, IAS officer, is retiring after an illustrious career of almost 34 years on Wednesday.
Robert Vadra blames BJP for ED summons, calls them baseless
Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law, Robert Vadra, has hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for his recent summons by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
YouTuber kills husband with lover's help after he discovers affair
A Bhiwani-based YouTuber, identified as Raveena, has been accused of murdering her husband, Praveen, allegedly with the help of her lover, Suresh.
'Why were you…chaiwalla': Opposition counters PM's 'Muslims fix bicycles' remark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's latest statement criticizing the opposition's rejection of the new Waqf Act has created a storm.
ED summons Robert Vadra in money laundering case
Robert Vadra, businessman and Rahul Gandhi's brother-in-law, has been summoned for questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday. The inquiry is in connection with a money laundering case related to a land deal.
'Votebank ka virus': Modi targets Congress for opposing Waqf Act
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Congress party for opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Act, saying they are appeasing Muslim fundamentalists.
Haryana residents' issues with family ID errors turn into nightmare
Haryana's residents are having a tough time getting mistakes on their Parivar Pehchan Patra (family ID)—issued by the Citizen Resource Information Department—rectified.
IMD predicts rain in Delhi, Northeast; heatwave in Punjab, Haryana
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has predicted thunderstorms and light rain for Delhi on Thursday.
IMD issues yellow alert as Gurugram braces for heatwave conditions
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has put Gurugram under yellow alert, predicting a spike in temperatures by 3-5°C next week.
India experiences contrasting weather: North faces heat, rain in south
India is witnessing a striking weather contrast right now: while parts of the north are reeling under an intense heatwave, heavy rainfall is predicted in the southern and eastern regions.
'Yeshu Yeshu' pastor Bajinder Singh sentenced to life for rape
Bajinder Singh, a self-styled pastor, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Mohali court in the 2018 Zirakpur rape case.
Punjab will pay you if you shift to stubble-based boilers
Punjab has announced a ₹60 crore capital subsidy to motivate industries to switch to paddy stubble-based boilers.
Haryana man discovers tenant's affair with wife, buries him alive
A shocking case from Rohtak, Haryana, has surfaced where a man allegedly murdered his tenant over an affair with his wife.
IMD predicts heatwave in Delhi, heavy rainfall in Northeast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has put several states in India on a heatwave alert. The eastern and western parts are likely to witness severe heatwave conditions with temperatures soaring as high as 42.5 degrees Celsius.
Yamuna's life-sustaining capacity nearly non-existent in Delhi: Parliamentary panel report
A report by a parliamentary panel has found that the Yamuna river is almost lifeless in its Delhi stretch.
BJP dominates Haryana civic elections, wins 9 of 10 seats
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has performed spectacularly in the Haryana civic polls, winning nine out of 10 mayoral contests.
Congress worker Himani Narwal's murder: CCTV footage reveals shocking details
CCTV footage has revealed shocking details in the murder case of Himani Narwal, a 22-year-old Congress worker from Haryana.
Former Haryana minister, BJP leader Satpal Sangwan dies at 77
Veteran politician and former Haryana Cabinet minister Satpal Sangwan passed away early Monday morning at the age of 77. He had been suffering from liver cancer for a few years.
Haryana: Female Congress party worker's body found in suitcase
A political controversy has erupted after a woman's body was found stuffed in a suitcase near the Sampla bus stand in Rohtak, Haryana.
Ammonia level rises in Yamuna, may hit water supply
The ammonia concentration in the Yamuna River has shot up to nearly 8 parts per million (ppm) in the last two days.
BJP to announce Delhi's CM today
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will announce the new chief minister of Delhi on Wednesday, after a meeting of the BJP legislature party.
Speeding Audi hits scooter in Delhi's Lodhi colony, injures 2
Two people were critically injured after a speeding Audi car rammed into their scooter in front of the Jorbagh post office in Delhi's Lodhi colony.
Sikh deportees seen without turbans, religious body SGPC slams US
A video of Sikh deportees from the United States without their turbans at Amritsar airport has gone viral, triggering a controversy.
Over 29,500 drones registered in India: Which state has most?
Official data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) shows that over 29,500 drones are registered in India.
More US flights with illegal migrants to land in Punjab
Two special flights from the United States, bringing back Indian nationals illegally residing in America, will land in Amritsar, Punjab this weekend.
SC lawyer petitions NHRC over Indian deportees' treatment
Supreme Court lawyer Virendra Vashistha has approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over the treatment of Indian migrants deported from the United States.
Jaishankar meets Modi amid uproar over deportation of 104 Indians
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday to discuss the recent deportation of 104 Indians from the United States.
Delhi polls: How accurate were 2015, 2020 exit poll predictions
The Delhi Assembly elections for 2025 ended at 6:00pm on Wednesday. The voter turnout stood at 57.7% till 5:00pm.
'ECI doing politics because its chief wants job post-retirement': Kejriwal
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has launched a scathing attack on Election Commission of India (ECI) and its chief Rajiv Kumar.
Kejriwal summoned by court over 'Haryana government poisoning Yamuna' claims
The Haryana government has decided to file a legal case against Arvind Kejriwal.