Punjab
Capital: Chandigarh
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BREAKINGMPSC विद्यार्थ्यांच्या प्रमुख १२ मागण्या आणि मा. मुख्यमंत्र्यांच्या आश्वासनानंतर झालेली परिपूर्ती
महाराष्ट्रातील स्पर्धा परीक्षांची तयारी करणाऱ्या विद्यार्थ्यांनी महाराष्ट्र लोकसेवा आयोग (MPSC) च्या परीक्षांमधील कथित गैरप्रकार, गुणांमधील तफावत, निवड प्रक्रियेतील अनियमितता तसेच पेपरफुटी प्रकरण या मुद्द्यांवर आंदोलन करत प्रमुख १२ मागण्या मांडल्या होत्या. या पार्श्वभूमीवर माननीय मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांनी विद्यार्थी व परीक्षार्थी प्रतिनिधींशी संवाद साधून त्यांच्या मागण्यांची गांभीर्याने दखल घेतली आहे.
BREAKINGIndia successfully demonstrates its first free-space quantum-secure communication link for over 5.5 km
In a groundbreaking trial, Indian startup QNu Labs, in collaboration with BISAG-N and IIT Gandhinagar, successfully tested free-space quantum key distribution. This trial established a secure quantum communication channel over a considerable distance, boastin…
BREAKINGCarlo Ancelotti praises India's fighting spirit, hails Brazil's new talent
Brazilian head coach Carlo Ancelotti was impressed by India's "organised" defense and counter-attacking approach but said his team found it "easier" to control the game after breaking the deadlock in its 4-0 win in the historic football friendly here on Satur…
BREAKINGAn Australian council hired specialists to search two remote cemeteries for lost graves; the project has now located 658 unmarked burials, with 338 at White Cliffs and 320 at Menindee
A groundbreaking project has identified 658 previously unmarked graves at the White Cliffs and Menindee cemeteries in Australia. Utilizing advanced non-invasive scanning techniques, Hunter Geophysics successfully located these burial sites, ensuring no distur…
BREAKINGIn 2015, 2kg of rocket seeds went to the space station; after their return, 600,000 UK children helped test them, and researchers found they grew more slowly but remained viable
In 2015, ESA astronaut Tim Peake carried rocket seeds to the International Space Station, launching a groundbreaking research project. Upon his return, 8,600 UK schools engaged in a citizen science experiment analyzing the seeds. The outcomes indicated that w…
BREAKINGGrandmother’s gift, second-hand bow and 3 medals: How Kumkum Mohod made history
Kumkum Mohod from Amravati captured the spotlight at the 2026 Asian Games by clinching two gold medals and a silver in archery, a groundbreaking feat for Indian sports. Starting her journey with a simple Rs 3,000 wooden bow, her talent and commitment shone th…
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Man travelling from Ludhiana to Raebareli for grandmother’s rituals dies after falling from train
Durgesh, a 28-year-old man from Ludhiana, was traveling to Raebareli to attend post-death rituals. On the train, he was reportedly pushed and fell from the moving vehicle. His body was later found near railway tracks in Ambala. A post-mortem revealed severe i…
Punjab police bust Pakistan-linked terror module, arrest 28-year-old with AK-47, grenades
Amritsar Rural Police conducted an operation that resulted in the arrest of a suspect linked to terrorism. The accused, Navjot Singh, was found with an AK-47 rifle and hand grenades. Police stated that the weapons were allegedly smuggled into India via drones…
Punjab Police Constable result released at punjabpolice.gov.in: Direct link to download scorecards
The Punjab Police Recruitment Board has declared the Constable Result 2026 for the CBT conducted from July 1 to July 30. More than 3.5 lakh applicants can now access their normalised scores and qualifying status online. Candidates who clear the written stage …
'He was hit by nearly 10 bullets': Former sarpanch shot dead by masked bikers in Ludhiana
Former sarpanch Navjeet Singh Neetu was brutally gunned down by unknown assailants on Saturday evening. While driving home, his vehicle was targeted, receiving multiple rounds of gunfire, resulting in about 10 injuries that led to his death shortly after reac…
LGBTQ+ influencer Mad Sandhu shot dead: Nihang group had objected to his posts, clothes, old videos
Mad Sandhu, a well-known LGBTQ+ influencer and make-up artist, was shot dead in Amritsar. He was attacked while collecting his car after a wash on Loharka Road. Police have indicated they possess solid leads to identify the attackers and were investigating va…
LGBTQ+ influencer Mad Sandhu shot dead in Amritsar
LGBTQ+ influencer and make-up artist Mad Sandhu shot dead in Amritsar; police probing motive amid earlier Nihang controversy and homophobic trolling.
Team game, each player has a role: Pargat brings hockey playbook to Punjab Congress
Pargat Singh, new Punjab Congress chief, urges team-first approach, calls Raja Warring key player, downplays factionalism, backs Channi and others.
In Fatehgarh Churian, Mann pitches ‘kaam ki raajneeti’ against ‘family politics’
Bhagwant Mann touts Punjab governance at Fatehgarh Churian, citing free power, Rs 10 lakh health cover and canal irrigation; targets family politics ahead of 2027.
One new case, Punjab now accounts for nearly 36% of total farm fires
Punjab reports 73 stubble burning cases, nearly 36% of 203 farm fires across six states; MP at 66. FIR filed and Rs 1.15 lakh penalties imposed.
International drug kingpin deported from Turkiye: Shah
Nav Bhullar deported from Türkiye to India may help Punjab Police expose cross-border drug and narco-hawala networks linked to Pakistan and foreign handlers.
Hours after MLA flags teacher vacancies, AAP suspends him for ‘anti-party activities’
AAP suspends Maur MLA Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana for “anti-party activities” after he criticised Punjab govt over teacher vacancies and “Sikhya Kranti.”
Punjab to introduce triple-H screening in govt health facilities
Punjab to add triple-H screening (HIV, Hepatitis B & C) at all govt de-addiction and rehab facilities, integrating testing into care to boost early detection.
Punjab shows up with josh for Mullanpur’s 1st ODI
Historic first ODI at Mullanpur’s new PCA Stadium: India recovered to 351/7 via KL Rahul 129*, but Shai Hope 162* led West Indies to win by 5 wickets.
PCA to honour Abhishek, Arshdeep for Asia Games success
Punjab Cricket Association to felicitate Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh for standout Asia Games performances, with a grand ceremony announced by PCA president.
New captain at helm but Congress to fight without CM face
Congress to contest 2027 Punjab polls without naming a CM face, says Sachin Pilot; Pargat Singh appointed to unite factions as leaders back collective leadership.
Hours after MLA flags ‘teacher vacancies’, AAP suspends him for ‘anti-party activities’
AAP suspended Maur MLA Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana after his Facebook live criticised Punjab’s “Sikhya Kranti” and highlighted teacher vacancies in govt schools.
Cheema accuses Pargat of being silent on sacrilege cases, drug menace during SAD stint
AAP’s Harpal Cheema targets new Punjab Congress chief Pargat Singh, questioning his silence on drugs and sacrilege under SAD-BJP and which faction he leads.
India summons Pakistan envoy over Ferozepur border firing incident
India summoned Pakistan's Charge d'Affaires after Pakistan protested the alleged killing of two men near the Punjab border, with both sides giving different accounts of the October 2 incident
Social media influencer Mad Sandhu shot dead in Amritsar
Makeup artist and social media influencer Mad Sandhu was shot dead in Punjab on Saturday.
Car rammed, 3 bullets to chest: Ludhiana youth shot dead in attack targeting friend
Ladi Khan, a 29-year-old man from Majri, was shot dead in a targeted attack while driving. The incident occurred on Friday night when armed assailants rammed their car into Ladi's vehicle. As the attackers opened fire, Ladi sustained three bullet injuries and…
KL Rahul completes 10,000 international runs, marks milestone with explosive ton in 3rd WI ODI
KL Rahul achieved the milestone of 10,000 international runs during the third ODI against West Indies. After a shaky start, he scored a remarkable 129 not out, leading India to a total of 351 runs. Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad both contributed half-centur…
Pakistan summons Indian diplomat, protests killing of 2 people by BSF
Pakistan summoned India’s Charge d’Affaires on Saturday to protest the killing of two people by BSF personnel near the Punjab border, calling them civilians and denying they were intruders. Indian officials said the two men crossed into Indian territory despi…
AI content has increased people’s doubt about what is true and verifiable
Intro: Protests and violence erupted in two Punjab college campuses last week over fake reports of rape, suicide and missing students.
India news: Police order probe amid sexual harassment allegations against officers at Delhi protest
Three women journalists say police officers sexually harassed them as they covered protests demanding the resignation of India's election chief. Meanwhile, LGBTQIA influencer Mad Sandhu was shot dead in Amritsar.
Woman repeatedly slaps, drags 5-year-old girl in Amritsar, CCTV footage emerges
A distressing incident unfolded on Thursday evening when Anmol, referred to as Boni, assaulted a young girl named Amania, who is nearly five years old. This altercation took place in Dharampura, Joda Phatak while Amania was out with her mother. Disturbing CCT…
GA vows to fight for ‘restoration of democracy’, seeks CEC’s ouster
Grand Alliance parties in Patna join INDIA bloc protests, demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and scrapping of electoral roll SIR; rallies till Oct 6.
SDPI holds protest in Coimbatore seeking CEC’s resignation
COIMBATORE: The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) held a protest before the Coimbatore South tahsildar’s office on Friday demanding the immediate
Over 2,400 ‘dead’ workers authenticated Aadhaar, claimed ration in Odisha
According to the audit, an analysis of data obtained from the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare department showed that 2,487 beneficiaries recorded as deceased under the Nirman Shramik scheme continued to receive ration under NFSA and SFSS after their report…
NIA arrests contractual driver of Punjab National Bank currency chest in Rs 17.29cr fake currency case
The National Investigation Agency has arrested a contractual driver in Saharanpur. This arrest is linked to a conspiracy involving counterfeit Indian currency notes worth Rs 17.29 crore. The fake notes were discovered inside a Punjab National Bank currency ch…
Centre moves Supreme Court over striking down of Income Tax Section 147A
Government challenges Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling that invalidated the retrospective provision governing tax reassessment powers of jurisdictional officers in India