Meghna Parashar
Meghna Parashar is a dynamic media professional with nearly 5 years of experience in mainstream journalism. Known for her keen analytical skills and extensive background in diverse media houses, she focuses on delivering well-researched and credible news content.
MLA Fund Row: Vigilance intensifies probe against ex-Dehra MLA Hoshiyar Singh; BJP cries foul
The Himachal Pradesh Vigilance Bureau has intensified its probe into the alleged misuse of MLA discretionary funds involving former Dehra legislator Hoshiyar Singh. While investigators record statements of beneficiaries, the BJP has alleged political vendetta by the state government.
CJP Sansad March: Police Lathicharge Protesters at Jantar Mantar; Lutyens’ Traffic Hit
Thousands of CJP-led protesters marching towards Parliament on the first day of the Monsoon Session were lathicharged by Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar after they tried to break barricades. The heavy security deployment and blockades have crippled traffic across Lutyens' Delhi, leaving commuters stranded.
HP govt pushes to automate Public Service Guarantee Act as compliance lags after 15 years
The Himachal Pradesh government plans to automate all departmental service portals by August to fix the lagging implementation of the 2011 Public Service Guarantee Act. The upgrade will automatically register complaints if services are not delivered within the stipulated time, addressing long-standing delays across various state departments.
Himachal Crypto Fraud: ED Arrests Three for Duping 2.48 Lakh Investors of Rs 500 Crore
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested three individuals in connection with a massive Rs 500-crore cryptocurrency scam that defrauded nearly 2.48 lakh investors across Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. The accused have been remanded to 12-day agency custody by a special court for further investigation.
Supreme Court orders status quo on removal of encroachments from government land in Himachal
The Supreme Court has stayed a Himachal Pradesh High Court judgment that ordered the removal of decades-old illegal encroachments on government land. Following an appeal by the state government against the verdict in the Poonam Gupta case, the apex court directed that status quo be maintained on the matter.
Tanda Medical College Stent Procurement Scam Exposes Major Irregularities
An inquiry by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) has revealed serious irregularities in the procurement of coronary stents at Tanda Medical College. The probe found that stents from companies technically disqualified during the e-tender process were later used for patients, bypassing official rules.
Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure Over Patna HC Order in Sexual Assault Case, Directs Sensitisation Reforms
The Supreme Court has pulled up the Patna High Court for a ruling that held stripping a woman's lower garment and pressing her chest did not constitute an attempt to rape. The apex court directed high courts and judicial academies nationwide to upload sensitisation handbooks on their official portals.
Middle East Tensions Escalate as US Reimposes Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports
The United States has reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports following attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a fresh round of missile strikes. The escalation threatens global energy supplies and has heightened the risk of a broader conflict in the Middle East region.
Govt calls all-party meeting on July 19 ahead of stormy Monsoon Session
The Union government has convened an all-party meeting on July 19, a day before the Monsoon Session of Parliament begins. The meeting aims to discuss the legislative agenda and ensure smooth functioning, while the opposition plans to corner the government on issues like the NEET paper leak and border security.
Jaguar Land Rover, luxury cars to get cheaper as import duty from UK cut to 10%
Luxury cars imported from the UK will become cheaper as India slashes import duties to 10% under the newly signed India-UK comprehensive economic and trade agreement. The phased duty reduction safeguards domestic EV manufacturing while clearing the path for zero-duty Indian EV exports to the UK starting from the sixth
