Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana is often blamed for the rise in air pollution in Delhi after the paddy harvest in October and November. Delhi's politicians blame Punjab and Haryana for the choking smog, in addition, now flak is coming from Pakistan's Punjab.

The police are now investigating a curious case of how samosas meant for Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu didn't reach him and were distributed to others as breakfast.

Punjab bypolls: The bypolls to the Gidderbaha, Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal and Barnala seats were necessitated after the sitting MLAs were elected to the Lok Sabha.

BJP has won a clear majority in Haryana in recently concluded assembly elections. After the formation of government, all eyes are set on the elections for the post of assembly Speaker and Deputy Speaker.

Nayab Singh Saini replaced Manohar Lal Khattar as the Chief Minister in March this year. He led the BJP to victory for an unprecedented third term in the recently held Haryana Assembly polls.

Defying the popular sentiment, the BJP won the recently concluded Haryana Assembly elections with 48 seats. Congress party, on the other hand, won 37 seats. JJP, which was part of ruling coalition in last assembly failed to open its account in home state.

The BJP had said ahead of the polls that Saini would continue to be the chief minister if the party returned to power, even though senior leader Anil Vij also threw his hat in the ring.

Ram Rahim, who is serving a 20-year jail term for raping two of his disciples, is lodged in Sunaria jail in Rohtak district. This is the eleventh time that he has come out of jail.

Ram Rahim is serving a 20-year jail term for raping two of his disciples and is lodged in Sunaria jail in Rohtak district.

Punjab news: As per the details, the high command has not yet accepted the resignation of Sunil Jakhar yet and he is maintaining distance from important meetings of the state executive in Punjab.

The Punjab Cabinet has transferred 124 officers from the Indian Administrative Services and Punjab Public Service Commission posted across various state departments.

Onkar Singh, Punjab Chief Minister OSD is considered a close aide of Bhagwant Mann. His removal, just a day after the ousting of four ministers from the Cabinet, marked a major change in the AAP-led Punjab government.

Mandi Masjid controversy: Hindu organisations had called a protest march earlier today, due to which security was increased in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Protesters and police came face to face, leading to clashes and water cannons were used.

Chandigarh grenade blast: According to the PRO of Chandigarh Police, Dalbir Singh, the Forensic Science Laboratory team were on site of the suspected blast and is investigating the matter.

The top police officials rushed to the spot and initiated an investigation into the matter. The blast created panic in the posh area soon after the blast.

Arya's resignation comes amid growing discontent within the BJP over the ticket distribution as in the first list of 67 candidates, the party has dropped 9 sitting MLAs.

The BJP released its first list of 67 candidates on September 4. BJP Haryana OBC Morcha president Karan Dev Kamboj was miffed over the denial of ticket to him. He refused to do a handshake with CM Nayab Singh Saini in a viral video.

Accused in the same case, Congress leader Bharat Bhushan Ashu has been remanded to Punjab Vigilance Bureau till August 27.

Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: Former Sirsa MP Sunita Duggal have been fielded by BJP from Ratia (SC) constituency for the upcoming Haryana Assembly polls.

Notably, Charkhi Dadri, Badhda, and Julana are the three seats that have been offered to Vinesh Phogat to contest the Haryana Assembly polls.