Nitin Singh was found dead at his house in Sector 22 with a gunshot injury to his head. Armaan, who had argued with his parents on Thursday evening, was at home at the time, along with his mother.
Amritsar-based businessman and influencer Rakesh Trehan had announced the giveaway on social media, saying iPhone 17 and higher models would be distributed as "prasad" in Chandigarh and Mohali.
According to the administration, both companies failed to comply with the rules despite receiving repeated notices, show-cause notices and opportunities to present their case over more than a year.
Chandigarh Police arrested three suspected BKI operatives and seized explosives, a detonator, a remote trigger and a pistol. Investigators suspect the men were acting on a foreign-based handler's instructions and are probing a wider network.
The Quami Insaf Morcha is seeking the release of several 'Bandi Singhs', claiming that some Sikh prisoners continue to remain incarcerated despite completing their sentences.
Chandigarh Police arrested two personnel for allegedly helping Vikram Wadhwa attempt an escape from custody. The case adds to scrutiny around the Rs 661 crore IDFC First Bank-linked fraud probe.
A five-day protest over alleged paper leaks and police action in Delhi turned Chandigarh's Sector 17 Plaza into a shared public forum. The gathering drew students, families and activists who demanded transparency in exams and that young voices be heard.
Chandigarh Police detained Akhil Hasrana and a 17-year-old juvenile in the Mercedes hit-and-run case that injured three minors. Investigators are awaiting forensic and medico-legal reports, with more charges possible.
Police said Akhil returned to a Chandigarh nightclub after a parking dispute and drove his Mercedes into two youths. Investigators said CCTV footage showed he had removed the car's number plates before the incident, while a separate vandalism case is also being probed.
Sources said the Mercedes did not have registration number plates at either the front or rear, making it difficult to identify the vehicle immediately. Police have received a complaint and launched an investigation to identify the car and its driver.
A two-storey building collapsed in Chandigarh's Industrial Area Phase 2 on Saturday, trapping several people under the debris. Rescue teams, including the NDRF and fire services, are working to reach two people still believed trapped.
A complaint has alleged that nearly 125 water boosters, reservoirs and tanks in Chandigarh have not been cleaned or repaired regularly for four years. The claims have raised concerns over drinking water quality and prompted calls for an independent inquiry.
The BJP's Chandigarh unit chief, Jatinder Pal Malhotra, sparked a political controversy after allegedly referring to Punjabis as "emotional bloody fools", prompting protests by AAP and criticism from Congress and SAD, all of whom demanded an apology and action against him.
Gunmen opened fire on cashier Jaanki Dass inside a medical store in Chandigarh's Sector 11 on Saturday afternoon. Police have imposed nakabandi, checked CCTV footage and are probing whether old threats or another motive led to the attack.
A fuel station in Chandigarh capped fuel refills amid low stock and global supply fears linked to the US-Iran conflict.
A woman taking her six-month-old child for a walk outside her home in Eco City-1, New Chandigarh, was targeted by bike-borne chain snatchers in broad daylight.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred around 2.45 pm on Sunday. They said the car was moving normally before sparks were seen emerging from it.
Chandigarh's Excise Policy 2026–27 expands liquor sales beyond traditional vends to petrol pumps, malls, and markets, while allowing large retail stores to sell alcohol with licences.
BJP candidate Saurav Joshi won the Chandigarh mayoral election with 18 votes after Congress and AAP failed to coordinate, allowing the saffron party to secure a majority in the municipal corporation.
The central government cancelled the notification to dissolve Panjab University Senate, as the decision met with week-long student protests and a hunger strike.
