CBI carried out searches at seven locations across Chandigarh and Panchkula as part of a fraud probe involving IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank. The case, handed over by the Haryana government, investigates allegations that bank officials allegedly conspired with public servants to misappropriate government funds. Authorities claim the wrongdoing was routed through jewelry showrooms and private entities, widening the inquiry into how credit and payments were potentially manipulated.
A 20-year-old man, Suraj, was reportedly cornered and repeatedly stabbed on an 18-foot-wide road near a Gurdwara in Chandigarh’s Darwa area. Witnesses allegedly did not intervene even as he writhed in agony for around 25 minutes, with some reportedly taking videos instead of helping. The incident has sparked outrage in the community.
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The Centre has extended five state laws to the Union Territory of Chandigarh, aiming to modernise the legal framework, improve transparency, and make daily life and business smoother. The changes introduce updates around stamp duty, property records, tenancy, fire safety, and measures to prevent human smuggling, with the broader goal of closing legal gaps and boosting governance efficiency.
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