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BOXING | CWG champ Sachin Siwach ready to take on the Asian Games

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0000

Gold medallist India’s Sachin Siwach poses for photographs during the presentation ceremony after the men’s 60kg final boxing event at the 23rd Commonwealth Games (CWG), in Glasgow, Scotland, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026.
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Armed with hard work and resilience, Sachin Siwach followed the advice of his roommate-cum-mentor Amit Panghal to overcome five years of struggle, win Commonwealth Games gold, and finally make his mark at the elite level.

Sachin, who matched his fellow villager and namesake to become the second World Youth champion from Mitathal village in Haryana in 2021, battled injuries, questionable verdicts, and hard luck as he failed to make an impact at big events like the Asian Games, World Championships, and Olympic qualifiers. Meanwhile, he medalled at the Asian Championships and in World Boxing Cup stages.

Now, the CWG gold has boosted his self-belief. “Sometimes it was my mistake, sometimes not. The setbacks made me stronger. The CWG title has motivated me. I reached the top of the ladder. It’ll be easier from here on,” Sachin, the men’s 60kg champion in Glasgow, told The Hindu.

Sachin beat a range of opponents — from Canada, England, Botswana, Wales, and Namibia. He started with a win over Canada’s CWG bronze medallist Keoma-Ali Al-Ahmedieh and ended with a spectacular come-from-behind victory in the final against the big and tricky Namibian Tryagain Morning Ndevelo.

“Mine was the toughest draw. Since I had beaten the Canadian earlier, I was confident. In the final, it came down to the last round. I was determined to win gold,” he said.

Sachin Siwach wins the first in men’s boxing for India at Glasgow CWG. Trailing African champ Tryagain Ndevelo and deducted a point going into last round, he knocks down his opponent in the final seconds to take a 3-2 split decision win in the final of the men’s 60kg category. pic.twitter.com/zru0dE1WLf

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Sachin wants to make amends for his quarterfinal finish, and missing out on a medal, at the last Asian Games. “It was just luck. This Asiad will be different in terms of competition. I’m confident. I’ll work on my mistakes.”

Sachin credits much of his growth to Panghal. “He was my roommate and training partner (2023-2025). I learned a lot from him — how to rectify mistakes, about diet and rest. He told me about my weak points and strengths, how to block punches and how to move my legs. Amit bhai was World No.1 and has won big medals. I learned everything from him.”

Indian men’s team head coach C.A. Kuttappa wants to see certain improvements in Sachin. “He shouldn’t bend too much. He was penalised for this in the final. Also, he should learn to adapt and box from different ranges as per the situation,” said Kuttappa.

For now, Sachin is celebrating with his family before shifting his focus to Asiad preparation.

Published – August 07, 2026 06:16 pm IST

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NEET-UG AIR 2 holder recounts retest horror and reset strategy

admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Panshul Bansal said he had been preparing for the NEET exam for the past three years.

Panshul Bansal of Faridabad, Haryana, secured All India Rank (AIR) 2 in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 re-examination held on June 21 this year and hopes to specialise in surgery after gaining admission to All India Institute Of Medical Sciences Delhi.

The NEET exam, originally conducted on May 3, was cancelled following allegations of paper leak and large-scale irregularities, forcing candidates to prepare for a retest. Mr. Bansal described it a significant setback.

“It was a disheartening experience because anyone who has dedicated three years to a single goal would feel as though their hard work had simply vanished in a day,” he said.

However, he said he quickly shifted his focus to the retest instead of dwelling on the setback.

“Since the situation was beyond my control, the best path forward was to simply cope and begin studying again to secure a better rank,” he said.

‘NCERT mandatory’

A student of Somerville School, Vasundhara Enclave, Mr. Bansal said he decided to pursue medicine while in Class 4, driven by an interest in biology and science. His preparation focused on mastering the basics rather than relying on multiple study materials.

“NCERT is essentially the bible for this examination. Even if a student chooses to ignore the most famous reference books, mastering NCERT is mandatory because it serves as the backbone of the entire paper,” he said.

He said he read the Biology and Chemistry NCERT textbooks at least five times each.

In the final phase of preparation, Mr. Bansal solved around 400 to 500 mock test papers. On coaching days, he attended classes from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. before revising in the evening. On other days, he divided his study schedule into three sessions covering the morning, afternoon and evening.

“Sticking to a single coaching module along with previous years’ question papers is more than enough,” he said.

Balance and discipline

To avoid mental fatigue, he continued extracurricular activities such as badminton, skating, speedcubing and video games. He has also completed Grade 2 in piano under the Trinity College London curriculum.

Mr. Bansal said he used social media as well, but in moderation.

“I continued to use social media and watch YouTube quite often, but I made sure it only happened during its own dedicated time,” he said.

He said staying focused on his goal helped him avoid distractions.

“If a student possesses the inner strength and a genuine desire to become a doctor, they will develop an intrinsic feeling that prevents them from being distracted during their studies,” he said.

(With inputs from Ekaa Kant Kohli)

Published – July 18, 2026 01:47 am IST

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Four ‘Namo’ cities, three pollution zones part of 2041 blueprint for NCR

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:58:00 +0000

Namo cities will be selected based on a competitive bid among the NCR States, said Union Minister of Urban Affairs Manohar Lal.
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The National Capital Region (NCR) will get four new ‘Namo’ cities under the proposed ‘NCR Regional Plan 2041’, with one such city each to be developed in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal said on Tuesday.

The Minister made the announcement after chairing the 42nd board meeting of the NCR Planning Board, which was also attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, and the Urban Development Ministers of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Mr. Lal said the board will provide a performance-linked incentive package of ₹5,000 crore, including grants, loans and guarantees, to support the development of these cities. The Namo cities will be developed as mixed-use, transit-oriented development projects around existing and proposed Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) stations, and will be identified through a competitive process among the NCR States, said Mr. Lal. Each State can propose three sub-cities from which the final four will be selected. “These four cities will be developed along the RRTS corridors to accommodate the growing population of the region,” Mr. Lal said.

Anti-pollution steps

He also said that the NCR would be divided into three zones under the proposed plan, with the innermost zone, including Delhi and the adjoining ‘Central NCR’, facing the most severe pollution-related restrictions while faraway districts would be exempt.

‘Counter-magnet areas’

The board has also identified nine ‘counter-magnet areas’ — Hisar, Ambala, Kota, Jaipur, Patiala-Rajpura, Kanpur-Lucknow, Bareilly, Gwalior and Dehradun — to promote development outside the core NCR and reduce migration towards the national capital.

The plan was first placed in the public domain in 2021 and received more than 4,500 comments following a public notice issued in December that year. The updated draft was shared with the four constituent States in January this year, and their responses have since been incorporated. “There were a lot of bureaucratic and political hurdles, and we were also reviewing the suggestions to reach a consensus with all NCR States during my two years as the Urban Affairs Minister. It will be declared soon,” Mr. Lal told The Hindu.

The board rejected Haryana’s proposal to expand the existing geographical extent of the NCR to cover the districts of Karnal, Jind, Panipat, Bhiwani and Mahendragarh. Spread across 55,083 sq km, the NCR currently covers Delhi and 27 districts in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Ms. Gupta urged other NCR States to work towards development and reduce pressure on the Capital. “Other NCR States must also make serious efforts towards development so that the growing population pressure on Delhi can be reduced and regional balance can be achieved,” said the Delhi CM.

She added that the meeting included discussions on strengthening regional connectivity.

Published – June 17, 2026 01:28 am IST

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Explained | Water: Centre-State powers, river disputes, laws & drinking water supply

admin — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:02:00 +0000

Polavaram irrigation project receives huge inflow of flood water in West Godavari district
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On September 7, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to solve the long-pending Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal issue between Punjab and Haryana, saying, “It’s the duty of the Centre to ensure water for Punjab and Haryana, not to make them fight”.

In a press conference at Haryana’s Hisar, he accused BJP of dual-speak, adding, “What’s the stand of the Congress and the BJP in Punjab and Haryana? In Punjab, they say we will not let the SYL canal be constructed. In Haryana, they say we will take SYL waters at any cost. These people do dirty politics”.

Published – October 06, 2022 03:13 pm IST

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6 Dead, Several Missing After Vehicle Falls Into Canal In Haryana

admin — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 02:30:42 +0000

Fatehabad:

At least six people died, two were injured, and several remain missing after a vehicle carrying 14 people plunged into a canal in Haryana’s Fatehabad late on Friday night, officials said.

According to Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Jagdish Chandra, “The 14 people were returning after attending a wedding ceremony in Punjab’s Fazilka when the vehicle they were travelling in plunged into a canal in Fatehabad.”

He said that out of the 14 people, 6 bodies were recovered, 2 were alive and the rest 6 were missing.

“We rescued 3 people at night, one of them succumbed at night itself and the rest of the two are alive. We have recovered 5 more bodies. The bodies have been identified. NDRF and SDRF teams are carrying out the search and rescue operations. Six bodies have been recovered and six people are still missing,” SDM Chandra told reporters.

“The victims have been identified by their families. Among the victims include a 1.5-month-old infant and a 10-year-old girl, a man and a woman,” he added.

He further said, “The water level was decreased in the canal after communication with the irrigation department. We are working towards providing a permanent barricading around the canal. For now, we will set up a temporary safety barricade.”

The search operation for the missing people was ongoing.

Further details are awaited.

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Arvind Kejriwal Responds To Poll Panel, Says Yamuna Water Extremely Poisonous

admin — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:33:13 +0000

New Delhi:

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, bearing the brunt of criticism over his pre-poll allegation that Haryana is poisoning waters of the Yamuna, today responded to the Election Commission with data about pollution of the river that flows through the heart of Delhi.

In his reply, Mr Kejriwal cited a letter from the Delhi Jal Board that maintains that ammonia levels in the river has reached such levels that the water purification plants cannot perform at full capacity.

“The verifiable fact remains that Delhi, as a lower riparian state, depends on raw water supply from Haryana, an upper riparian state, for potable water,” the letter read.

Days ahead of the assembly election in Delhi, Mr Kejriwal had claimed that the BJP was “mixing poison” in the city’s water supply in an attempt to “create chaos… hoping the blame will fall” on his party’s administration.

“The people of Delhi get drinking water from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh… but the Haryana government has mixed poison in the water coming to Delhi from the Yamuna and sent it here… it is only due to the vigilance of our Delhi Jal Board engineers that this water was stopped,” he had said.

Mr Kejriwal’s claim had drawn fire from the BJP as well as the Election Commission, which demanded that he back up his claim with evidence and warned that such comments that can cause rifts between the people and a breach of peace, are a punishable offence.

But Mr Kejriwal said in his letter that “Facts prove no violation of any law or any code has been committed”.

“I beseech and most humbly request Election Commission to intervene on the major issue of availability of safe water and pass appropriate directions to the State of Haryana so that safe quantity of water is made available to the citizens of Delhi,” he added.

The BJP and the Congress have challenged Mr Kejriwal over his poisoning of Yamuna claims. While the BJP accused him of lying, today Congress’s Rahul Gandhi said, “Five years ago, Arvind Kejriwal said that he would take a bath in the Yamuna River and drink the water of the Yamuna River. It has been five years, and to date, Kejriwal ji has not drunk the water of Yamuna”.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, meanwhile, shared a 57-second video, where he is seen at the bank of Yamuna, splashing water and taking a sip.

“I drank the water of the holy Yamuna on the Haryana border. (Delhi Chief Minister) Atishiji did not come. She must be making up a new lie (but) lies have no legs. That is why the lies of AAP-da (the BJP’s new pejorative for the AAP) are not working,” he said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

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Focus On In-Form Mayank Agarwal As Karnataka Take On Harayana In Vijay Hazare Trophy Semi-Final

admin — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:09:59 +0000

Seeking a break in IPL after going unsold in mega auction, Karnataka skipper Mayank Agarwal will look to extend his incredible run of form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy when he leads his team out in their semi-final against defending champions Haryana in Vadodara on Wednesday. If four-time winners Karnataka have the likes of Agarwal, Shreyas Gopal and Vijaykumar Vyshak in their ranks, Haryana will be banking on in-form players such as Nishant Sindhu, Anshul Kamboj and Ankit Kumar to get the job done for their side.

While a return to the national fold may not seem realistic at this stage of his career, the 33-year-old Agarwal would want to impress the IPL franchises with a strong finish to the tournament in which he has already amassed four hundreds against Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh, Hyderabad and Nagaland.

Apart from the sensational Karun Nair, Agarwal is the only other batter to have aggregated over 600 runs in the season so far.

The veteran opener has so far scored 619 runs at an excellent average of 123.80, while striking the ball at a rate of 109.75 to show his aggressive intent throughout the season.

Karnataka can also afford to lean on the shoulders of KV Aneesh, who has totalled 342 runs from eight matches going into the first semifinal. Also, Devdutt Padikkal had smashed a century in their win over Baroda in the quarterfinals.

When it comes to bowling, Agarwal’s top performers so far have been his experienced deputy Shreyas Gopal (16 wickets in 8 matches) and seamer Vasuki Koushik (17 wickets in 10 matches).

Karnataka topped Group C before defeating Baroda by five runs in a close quarter-final match but in Haryana, they could probably face their most difficult test of the premier tournament.

There is no dearth of match-winners in the Haryana line-up.

Amit Kumar has scored 507 runs from 10 matches at a fine average of 56.33, while the 20-year-old Nishant Sindhu has been brilliant with both bat and ball.

Sindhu has scored 313 runs with the willow and has picked 12 wickets with his left-arm spin at an excellent economy rate of 4.98.

Kamboj has been very impressive with the ball, having claimed 18 wickets in 10 games while playing a vital role in Haryana’s run to the semifinals.

A handy batter lower down the order besides being a very promising seamer, Kamboj has the ability to move the ball both ways and could prove to be a difficult customer for the Karnataka batsmen.

Haryana entered the semi-finals by finishing second in Group A and defeating Bengal and Gujarat in the preliminary quarter-final and quarter-final, respectively.

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“Nehru Became PM By Accident,” Says Union Minister. Congress Leader Reacts

admin — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 13:50:53 +0000

New Delhi:

Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said Jawaharlal Nehru became the country’s first prime minister by accident, prompting a sharp rebuke from Congress leader and former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Hooda.

“In his (Mr Nehru) place, those who deserved the post were Sardar Vallabhai Patel and Dr BR Ambedkar,” MR Khattar said at a gathering in Haryana’s Rohtak.

Responding to the remark, Mr Hooda said the one who himself became an accidental prime minister should not be passing such comments.

VIDEO | “I want to say that Pandit JL Nehru became a prime minister by accident. In his place, someone who deserved it (to become India’s first PM) was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Dr BR Ambedkar,” says Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar (@mlkhattar), while addressing a gathering… pic.twitter.com/vJwwlEyGhr

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 12, 2025

Speaking at the event, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar also spoke of the BJP’s role in honouring Dr Ambedkar’s legacy. He said, “The Constitution is our sacred text, and we must always remember the contribution of Dr Ambedkar in shaping it. We must reflect upon it over time. Dr Ambedkar also faced difficulties, for example, after his death, he was not given a place for cremation in Delhi. After the government came into power, the creation of the five holy places associated with Ambedkar’s name was established. There was a great show of respect for Dr Ambedkar during this tenure, which had never happened before.”

The statement came weeks after former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh died at the age of 92. Following his death, a row ensued over creating a memorial at the cremation site, as has been the practice for all former prime ministers.

VIDEO | “He himself became an accidental chief minister and that’s why he is talking like this,” says Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda (@BhupinderShooda) on Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar’s ‘JL Nehru became PM by accident’ remark.

(Full video available on PTI Videos -… pic.twitter.com/MrAZ9PBs7V

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 12, 2025

With the Assembly polls in Delhi set to be held on February 5, Mr Khattar expressed confidence in the BJP securing a victory. “This time, (Arvind) Kejriwal and his party will not be able to form the government in Delhi. BJP is gaining momentum and will perform well,” he had said on Friday.

The BJP in October last year registered a thumping victory in Haryana Assembly polls, as Nayab Singh Saini assumed the chief ministerial post.

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4 Dead In Multi-Vehicle Collision Due To Fog On Highway In Haryana

admin — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 06:46:25 +0000

A car coming from behind crashed into the vehicle at the Surewala Chowk in Uklana.

A multi-vehicle collision on the Hisar-Chandigarh National Highway resulted in the death of four people who came to rescue them in Haryana this morning.

The accident took place early morning when a car crashed into a divider on the highway due to reduced visibility because of fog. A car coming from behind crashed into the vehicle at the Surewala Chowk in Uklana.

People rushed to rescue the injured and were standing in the middle of the road when a truck ran over them and four people died.

The truck fell on a Hyundai car and at least three vehicles, a Maruti Baleno, a Dzire and a Hyundai car were involved in the crash, visuals showed.

People had to break the glass to pull the driver of the truck out after it fell on one side.

The police reached the spot and cleared the highway. The victims are yet to be identified.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for dense fog during the morning hours, warning of reduced visibility across several cities in north India.

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Haryana Women Commission Vice Chief Sonia Aggarwal, Her Driver, Arrested Over Bribe Charges

admin — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 04:58:08 +0000

ACB team had formed two separate teams to arrest them.

Chandigarh:

Haryana Women Commission vice chairperson Sonia Aggarwal and her driver Kulbir were arrested on Saturday by the state’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) over bribe charges, an official statement said here.

The ACB team caught Kulbir red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh.

Giving details, the statement quoted a spokesperson of the Bureau and said the ACB team had received a complaint, in which the complainant stated that he is a teacher and was married to a resident of a village in district Jhajjar.

The complainant stated that his wife was working as a sub-inspector in Haryana Police. “After marriage, there was a family dispute between the couple”, the complainant who approached the ACB stated.

After this, the complainant’s wife filed an application against him before the Haryana Women’s Commission on November 25.

“After giving the application, he was called to meet on different dates by Sonia Aggarwal. During this, Sonia Agarwal’s driver Kulbir asked the complainant to give a bribe to settle the matter.

“On December 12, Sonia Aggarwal asked the complainant to give a bribe of one lakh rupees to her driver Kulbir to settle the matter. On December 14, Aggarwal’s driver Kulbir asked the complainant to hand over Rs 1 lakh as bribe at Hisar,” said the spokesperson, according to the statement.

Laying a trap, the ACB team formed two separate teams to catch the accused.

“One team was sent to Kharkhoda (Sonipat) while the other team was sent to Hisar. The ACB team succeeded in arresting driver Kulbir red-handed with a bribe of Rs 1 lakh near Jindal Park in Hisar. Sonia Aggarwal was arrested from Kharkhoda in this case,” he said.

The ACB team is conducting further investigations into the case.

A case has been registered in the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Rohtak police station, under relevant provisions of the law.

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