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Women’s cricket gold adds more stars to India’s crown: Haryana minister Anil Vij

Panchkula, Sep 23 (UNI) Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team on its gold-medal triumph at the 2026 Asian Games, saying the team had added “more stars to India’s crown” with its outstanding performance.
Vij said the gold-medal victory was a proud moment for the country and congratulated the entire team for its achievement. He said the success of the women cricketers reflected the growing stature of Indian women in international sport.
The minister extended his congratulations and best wishes to the players, saying their performance had brought fresh glory to the nation.
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Himachal shifts focus to safer, sustainable and technology-driven road infrastructure

27 Sep 2026 | 8:49 PM

Shimla, September 27 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government is shifting its focus from merely expanding the road network to ensuring safer, more durable and technology-driven infrastructure, with emphasis on drainage, preventive maintenance, digital monitoring and road safety.

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Woman held for allegedly demanding Rs 70 lakh to withdraw rape case in Haryana's Hisar

27 Sep 2026 | 8:04 PM

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UP Tourism explores AI, sustainability & new-age travel trends

27 Sep 2026 | 7:53 PM

Lucknow, Sep 27 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh marked World Tourism Day 2026 with discussions on the changing tourism landscape, emerging opportunities and the growing role of technology.

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Himachal govt extends Rs 17 09 cr welfare assistance to 2,263 defence beneficiaries

27 Sep 2026 | 7:34 PM

Shimla, September 27 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government has provided financial assistance and grants amounting to Rs 17.09 crore to 2,263 beneficiaries during 2025-26 under various welfare schemes for ex-servicemen, war widows, dependents of defence personnel and gallantry award winners, the government said on Sunday.

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