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Puneet Pareenja

Puneet Pareenja, Senior Editor, India TV Active in the media and journalism sector since 2003, Puneet Pareenja has nearly 23 years of rich experience in electronic, digital, and web journalism. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles in several of the country's leading news organizations. He served as Bureau Chief for P7 News, News24, News Nation, and Zee News. Following this, he played a pivotal role in the launch of Punjab Kesari Web TV, successfully leading digital news operations and content development as its News Editor. Subsequently, he held the position of State Head at ETV Bharat.

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Nancy Grewal, Punjab-origin social media influencer, stabbed to death in Canada; probe underway
Entertainment | Mar 05, 2026, 02:18 PM IST
Nancy Grewal, a Punjabi-origin social media influencer living in Canada, was brutally stabbed to death. She used to criticise extremists in her videos.
IDFC First Bank case: Main accused, three others arrested by Haryana ACB
Haryana | Feb 25, 2026, 10:00 AM IST
IDFC First Bank case: The Haryana Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested the main accused, who has been identified as Ribhav Rishi. Along with him, three others were also arrested by the officials.
Haryana IDFC Bank fraud: Entire Rs 556 crore recovered with interest, says CM Saini in Assembly
Haryana | Feb 24, 2026, 01:01 PM IST
IDFC First Bank had revealed a serious financial irregularity of Rs 590 crore connected to accounts linked with the Haryana government. The discovery has led the state government to suspend both IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank from handling its official business.

Punjab: Mohali's Fortis Hospital receives bomb threat; police on alert as CM Mann receives treatment
India | Feb 17, 2026, 10:16 AM IST
The threat has been issued in the name of the Khalistan National Army. Similar threats have been reported in Mohali and Chandigarh before, but they have turned out to be hoaxes. Despite this, Punjab Police is proactively investigating the matter.
AAP leader Lucky Oberoi shot dead outside Gurdwara in Jalandhar's Model Town, probe underway
India | Feb 06, 2026, 10:09 AM IST
According to sources, the assailant fired 7 to 8 shots at Lucky, who was traveling in a Thar SUV. Some of the bullets struck him in the chest and head. Upon receiving information about the incident, the Superintendent of Police (SP) of the investigation team arrived at the scene and began probe.
Four Gurugram schools receive bomb threats; Police, SDF team rush to spot
India | Jan 28, 2026, 11:16 AM IST
Soon after receiving the bomb threat mail, the Police and SDF team reached the spot.

Goldy Brar's parents arrested from Punjab's Sri Muktsar Sahib in 2024 ransom, death threat case
India | Jan 26, 2026, 11:49 PM IST
The case dates back to December 2024 when a first information report (FIR) was registered against the couple based on a complaint by Satnam Singh, who is the son of Hardev Singh and is a resident of Udekaran village.
Chandigarh Mayoral Polls: AAP-Congress alliance collapses, both parties to go solo
India | Jan 22, 2026, 01:12 PM IST
The alliance between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress party for the Chandigarh mayoral elections collapsed even before the nomination process began. The Chandigarh mayoral election is to be held on January 29.
Punjab: Gangster Karan, accused in killing of Kabaddi player Balachauria, shot dead in encounter
India | Jan 17, 2026, 01:08 PM IST
Gangster Karan, accused in the murder of kabaddi player Rana Balachauria, was killed in a police encounter near the New Chandigarh cricket stadium, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mohali, Harmandeep Singh Hans, confirmed.

Punjab: One involved in killing AAP sarpanch gunned down in encounter in Amritsar
India | Jan 06, 2026, 07:57 PM IST
Police said Jarnail Singh, a resident of Valthoa village in Tarn Taran district, was attending a marriage ceremony when the assailants fired at him from point-blank range.
Himachal: College girl dies due to ragging, sexual harassment; professor, three students booked
India | Jan 02, 2026, 11:34 PM IST
Kangra Superintendent of Police (SP) Ashok Ratan said that all the allegations are being thoroughly investigated. Medical records, video evidence and statements of all concerned are being examined, he said.
'Time to overthrow them': JJP chief Ajay Chautala calls for Nepal, Bangladesh-like protest in India
Haryana | Jan 02, 2026, 02:48 PM IST
In a video that has been widely circulated on social media, JJD national president Ajay Chautala said the mass protests in Bangladesh and Nepal saw mass participation from the youth and a similar protest is needed in India now.

Chandigarh: Two AAP councillors join BJP ahead of mayoral polls, likely to meet Home Minister Shah
India | Dec 24, 2025, 01:46 PM IST
This is being viewed as a big development in favour of the saffron party as it makes efforts to regain control of the mayor’s post in Chandigarh.
Kabaddi player Rana Balachauria murder: Accused Harpinder alias Middu killed in encounter
India | Dec 17, 2025, 04:38 PM IST
Punjab Police said in a major breakthrough, police apprehended Harpinder, a resident of Naushehra Pannuan, Tarn Taran, in connection with the recent murder of Rana Balachauria in Mohali. The accused was apprehended following an exchange of fire with the police team.
Kabaddi player shot dead in Mohali as unidentified assailants open fire
Other Sports | Dec 15, 2025, 10:01 PM IST
A Kabaddi player was shot dead during a Kabaddi match in Mohali as unidentified assailants opened fire. The player was declared dead upon arrival at a nearby hospital.

Chandigarh shootout: Gangster Inderpreet 'Perry,' aide of Lawrence Bishnoi, shot dead in gang war
India | Dec 02, 2025, 10:44 AM IST
Shortly after the killing, a post surfaced on social media claiming responsibility for the murder. The message was issued in the name of Arzu Bishnoi, Hari Boxer, Shubham Lonkar and Harman Sandhu—all linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Sanjauli mosque dispute: Hunger strikers end fast after being given juice, joint committee proposed
India | Nov 21, 2025, 01:31 PM IST
The two individuals who had been on an indefinite hunger strike as part of the Sanjauli mosque dispute called off their fast after being given juice, marking a temporary halt in their protest. The Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti, which they represent, has planned a large-scale demonstration on Friday.
Amritsar shooting: Bus employee killed over timing dispute, accused on the run
India | Nov 18, 2025, 02:37 PM IST
Eyewitnesses reported that the argument over which bus would pick up passengers first turned violent when one employee opened fire, causing panic among passengers.
Punjab records over 1,200 stubble burning cases this season; incidents spike in last nine days
India | Oct 30, 2025, 10:20 AM IST
Currently, around 30–40 per cent of the paddy crop still stands in fields, and with the wheat sowing season immediately following the paddy harvest, stubble burning cases are expected to rise further in the coming days.
Canada: Indian businessman killed, firing at singer Channi Nattan's house; Bishnoi gang behind both
World | Oct 29, 2025, 10:01 AM IST
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the two attacks, which took place in Canada.