Chandigarh City News

UTCA President holds a session with franchisee captains ahead of CSA T20 Tournament, Opening ceremony to be held today at TDL, Panchakula Chandigarh, The UTCA President Sanjay Tandon held a session with the captains of the franchise teams participating in the Chandra Shekhar Azad T20 Tournament at UTCA Office, Cricket Stadium, Sector 16 on Wednesday. The tournament set to begin...

State Bank of India (SBI) has reported an impressive 84% year-on-year growth in net profit, reaching ₹16,891 crore for Q3FY25, surpassing analyst expectations. The bank’s net interest income (NII) grew by 4% to ₹41,446 crore, driven by a 14.06% rise in domestic loans. Employee expenses fell by 17% to ₹16,074 crore, reflecting cost optimization. SBI’s gross advances increased by 13.49%...

JSW MG Motor India, a prominent name in India’s automotive landscape, is driving social change through its flagship initiative, ‘MG Sewa’. Launched even before the company’s first car rolled out, MG Sewa embodies a vision of societal upliftment that transcends conventional boundaries. At its core, MG Sewa focuses on bridging gaps in access to education and hygiene, with a...

After the stupendous success of the 12th edition of CLF Literati 2024 in November, the Chandigarh Literary Society (CLS) is thrilled to announce the Spring Edition of CLF Literati 2025 – A Festival of Ideas. Scheduled for March 22, 2025, at the UT Guest House, this much-anticipated event promises to be an inspiring platform for literature, dialogue, creativity, and cultural...

  Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman & MD, Bharti Airtel and Deputy Chair GSMA has been appointed as the Acting Chair of the GSMA board following the resignation of José Maria Álvares-Pallete, Chairman & CEO, Telefónica from the company. By virtue of this resignation, he is no longer able to continue in the position of the Chair of the GSMA. Gopal was recently re-elected as the Deputy Chair of the GSMA board. He...

Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC), Jhanjeri, Mohali, had the honor of hosting internationally renowned writer, digital creator, and youth icon Prajakta Koli at its prestigious literary festival, Sahityam 2025. Known for her captivating storytelling and charismatic personality, Prajakta mesmerized the audience with an engaging discussion on love, life, and the thought-provoking themes explored in her debut romance novel, Too...

Haryana Cabinet which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today approved the Haryana Wild Life (Protection) Rules, 2024. Under the new rules, criteria have been established for obtaining various types of permits related to the Wildlife Department. The Haryana Wildlife (Protection) Rules, 1974 have been repealed under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act,...

Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini today flagged off two buses for media persons heading to Mahakumbh in Prayagraj and wished them a safe journey. Speaking to the media persons, he said that special buses are being operated by the Haryana Government to ensure the convenience of the public attending the Mahakumbh. He further said that through the Mukhyamantri...

Seven years ago, we ignited a movement with the launch of the Khelo India School Games (KISG) in 2018. Today, as I look at how far we’ve come, I am filled with immense pride—not just for the medals we’ve won, but for the way Khelo India has transformed the very fabric of sports in our nation. Conceptualized under the...

Salaried individuals can potentially pay zero tax on an annual income of up to ₹13.7 lakh by leveraging the National Pension System (NPS) and standard deductions. Under Section 80CCD(2), up to 14% of an employee’s basic salary invested in NPS is tax-deductible, reducing taxable income significantly. With a ₹75,000 standard deduction and an assumed 50% basic salary of ₹6.85 lakh,...