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Chandigarh

Monsoon starts to withdraw from northwest India
The India Meteorological Department reports that the southwest monsoon has begun its annual withdrawal from northwest India.

iPhone langar announced in Chandigarh
Social media personality Rakesh Trehan is organizing a giveaway event in Chandigarh where 10 people will be selected to receive iPhones.

Delhi retains top spot in India Electric Mobility Index 2025
Delhi holds the first position in the 2025 India Electric Mobility Index released by NITI Aayog.

Neha Thakur Becomes Himachal's First Woman Truck Driver
Neha Thakur, a former air hostess, became the first woman truck driver in Himachal Pradesh after pandemic-related career changes.

Prime suspect in Assistant Sub-Inspector murder killed in police encounter
A suspect in the murder of an Assistant Sub-Inspector in Amritsar has been killed in a police encounter.
Congress calls SIR Shah Instigated Removal flags large-scale voter deletions
The Congress party has accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of orchestrating mass voter deletions during the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision process.

AAP to start door-to-door outreach campaign for Punjab polls
The Aam Aadmi Party is launching a door-to-door outreach campaign across Punjab to highlight its governance achievements ahead of the 2027 state assembly elections.

Real estate market to shift significantly in 11 Indian cities by 2047
A report by Knight Frank and CII identifies 11 tier-2 and tier-3 cities in India as key future real estate growth engines by 2047.

Weather to change in North India with rain and wind alert
The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert for North India, predicting heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning across several states through September 22, 2026.

After ₹1.27-lakh-crore EV push, NITI Aayog asks States to rethink subsidies, focus on fleets
NITI Aayog recommends that Indian states shift EV subsidies from private vehicles to fleet electrification to improve public transport efficiency.

LinkedIn post by Praper Media COO sparks debate over employee resignation
A LinkedIn post by Jatin Gulati, COO of Praper Media, sparked online debate after he attributed an employee's resignation from Chandigarh to a lack of growth mindset rather than the city itself.

Indian schools assess closures amid heavy monsoon rainfall alerts
Amid heavy monsoon forecasts by the India Meteorological Department, schools across several Indian states face potential district-level closures on July 31, while Punjab observes an official holiday for Udham Singh Martyrdom Day.

PhD scholar dies of electrocution at Punjab University prompting student protest
A PhD scholar died of electrocution near a hostel at Punjab University, prompting students to protest and break the gate outside the vice chancellor's office.

IMD issues orange weather alerts across northern India following heavy rain
The Indian Meteorological Department issued orange weather alerts across northern India, causing traffic disruptions, landslides, and infrastructure damage.

Haryana Congress leaders urge President to address nationwide examination paper leaks
Haryana Congress leaders have appealed to President Droupadi Murmu to intervene regarding alleged examination paper leaks and student protests across India.
Himachal consumer commission orders Paytm to refund cancelled flight ticket costs
A consumer commission in Himachal Pradesh has ordered Paytm to refund Rs 21,437—comprising refund amount, compensation, and legal costs—to a customer for failing to ensure a flight ticket refund reaches him after the airline had already transferred the money.

Shiromani Akali Dal Punar Surjit expels leader Iqbal Singh Jhunda
Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) expelled leader Iqbal Singh Jhunda for six years after he and other leaders announced an alliance with the rival Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) faction.