A cashier at a medical store in Chandigarh's Sector 11, Janki Das, was shot dead by two masked men on Saturday afternoon. The assailants fired multiple rounds before fleeing on a motorcycle with an accomplice. The motive remains unknown, and an investigation is underway.
India's one-off Test against Afghanistan (June 6-10) has no bearing on World Test Championship (WTC) standings as Afghanistan isn't part of the WTC cycle. India aims to sharpen red-ball skills ahead of crucial WTC matches, while Afghanistan seeks to test itself against a Test powerhouse.
India's Test squad has arrived in New Chandigarh for a one-off Test against Afghanistan starting June 6. This match is crucial for India to regain confidence in Test cricket after a previous series defeat and prepare for upcoming tours.
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chandigarh, ordered EPFO to pay ₹50,000 compensation to Rajesh Garg for a nearly 10-year delay in transferring his provident fund (PF) accumulations, citing 'deficiency in service and unfair trade practice'.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted fresh searches on Saturday against Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora and associates as part of a money laundering probe. Raids targeted Arora's official residence in Chandigarh and a Gurugram real estate firm. This follows previous actions under FEMA and a 2024 money laundering investigation.
While Dharamshala and New Chandigarh will host the other playoff matches, the final will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
An IndiGo flight at Chandigarh airport was evacuated after a power bank reportedly caught fire, injuring six passengers. The incident highlights DGCA's ban on using power banks for charging during flights, emphasizing they must be in hand baggage only. Passengers are instructed to report any device emitting heat or smoke.
A passenger's power bank ignited on an IndiGo flight after landing in Chandigarh, filling the cabin with smoke and forcing an emergency evacuation. Six people were injured during the chaotic exit, raising concerns about onboard safety protocols for lithium battery devices and post-incident handling.
Panic erupted on an IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Chandigarh when a power bank ignited mid-cabin after landing. Six passengers sustained injuries during the subsequent evacuation via emergency slides. Airport officials confirmed no fatalities, but passengers alleged delays in medical aid and inadequate complaint handling by the airline.
Shashank Singh was notably absent from the Punjab Kings' lineup for their crucial encounter against the Rajasthan Royals. This match, the 40th of the season, features two top-four teams. Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.
"Ghabraiye, aap Mullanpur mein hain," said Arshdeep Singh in a reel posted on his Instagram account after the match in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
