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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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Punjab Cabinet approves bill proposing life imprisonment for offences against religious scriptures
India | Jul 14, 2025, 05:33 PM IST
The Punjab Cabinet has approved a stringent anti-sacrilege bill proposing life imprisonment for desecrating religious scriptures, along with new regulations to curb illegal mining through crusher unit oversight.
Himachal Pradesh: 10 dead as cloudbursts, flash floods batter districts, IMD issues red alert
India | Jul 02, 2025, 01:03 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh weather update: Since the onset of the monsoon on June 20, cloudbursts, floods, and landslides have led to 51 deaths, 103 injuries, and 22 people reported missing as of July 1.
AAP suspends Amritsar North MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap for five years citing indiscipline
India | Jun 29, 2025, 01:33 PM IST
The decision was taken by the AAP's Political Affairs Committee (PAC), citing involvement in anti-party activities and breach of party discipline.

SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia sent to 7-day police remand in 'drug money' laundering case
India | Jun 26, 2025, 03:53 PM IST
The bureau claimed preliminary investigations revealed that more than Rs 540 crore of "drug money" has been laundered through several channels allegedly facilitated by Bikram Singh Majithia. The senior Akali leader was arrested on Wednesday after a vigilance team conducted a raid at his residence.
SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia arrested during Vigiliance Department raid at his residence
India | Jun 25, 2025, 01:54 PM IST
There was no official confirmation from the Vigilance Bureau on the matter and it is unclear in which connection the "raid" was conducted at the residence of Majithia, who is the brother-in-law of Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal.
Himachal Pradesh: Two killed, 24 injured after bus falls into gorge in Mandi due to rough weather
India | Jun 17, 2025, 03:01 PM IST
Mandi bus accident: A private bus fell 200 metres into a gorge in Patrighat, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, injuring 20–25 passengers. The accident occurred amid heavy rain, hampering rescue efforts. Locals, police, and ambulances are assisting, and the injured have been taken to a hospital.

IAF Apache attack helicopter makes emergency landing in Pathankot | Video
India | Jun 13, 2025, 01:16 PM IST
In April, another helicopter of the Indian Air Force (IAF) made an emergency landing near a dam in Gujarat's Jamnagar district.
Punjabi influencer Kamal Kaur found dead in parked car in Bathinda, police suspect murder
India | Jun 12, 2025, 01:51 PM IST
Social media influencer Kamal Kaur, who had over 383,000 Instagram followers, was found dead inside a parked car near Adesh Medical University in Bathinda on Wednesday night. Police believe she was likely killed elsewhere and her body dumped at the site.
Punjab's 'Insta Queen' cop Amandeep Kaur arrested, assets worth Rs 1.35 crore seized
India | May 27, 2025, 10:34 PM IST
Kaur was arrested on Monday by the Vigilance Bureau following an inquiry into her unexplained wealth. In April, she had been caught by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) with 17.71 grams of heroin.

Suspected Babbar Khalsa terrorist killed in blast on Majitha Road Bypass in Amritsar, probe underway
India | May 27, 2025, 01:18 PM IST
A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory was at the spot to collect samples of the explosive, police said. Locals reported hearing a loud blast followed by a panic in the area, which has since been cordoned off by police.
Bomb threat mail sent to Punjab and Haryana High Court, police launch probe
India | May 22, 2025, 12:07 PM IST
Punjab and Haryana High Court receives bomb threat email. The Chandigarh Police have reached the spot and conducting search operation.
Punjab Police arrests two 'Pakistani spies' for sharing details related to Indian Armed Forces
India | May 19, 2025, 01:38 PM IST
A case has been registered under the Official Secrets Act at the Dorangla Police Station in Punjab's Gurdaspur, and a detailed investigation is currently underway.

Another 'Pakistani spy' arrested from Haryana's Nuh, second such arrest in two days
Haryana | May 19, 2025, 02:20 PM IST
Earlier, Armaan was arrested for allegedly sharing information about the Indian Army and other military activities with a staff member of the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi.
YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra nabbed in Haryana over espionage, met ISI agents during her Pakistan trip
Haryana | May 17, 2025, 05:00 PM IST
The prime accused, Jyoti Rani, also known as Jyoti Malhotra, was arrested in Hisar. She runs a YouTube travel vlog named "Travel with Jo" with over 377,000 subscribers.
Gujarat Police arrests man in Jalandhar for leaking sensitive info to Pakistan's ISI through app
India | May 16, 2025, 09:26 AM IST
Authorities also seized four mobile phones and three SIM cards from the accused's possession. The accused had been residing in a rented house in Jalandhar's Gandhi Nagar while secretly carrying out espionage activities, as per officials.

Chandigarh on high alert: Sirens sound after air attack warning, residents urged to stay indoors
India | May 09, 2025, 10:04 AM IST
According to an official statement issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Chandigarh, an air warning has been received from the local Air Force Station, indicating the possibility of an aerial attack.
Operation Sindoor: Schools closed in Pathankot for 3 days as high alert issued at airbase in Punjab
India | May 07, 2025, 01:26 PM IST
The military strikes were carried out under 'Operation Sindoor', almost two weeks after the massacre of 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22.
Pahalgam attack: Navy Lieutenant Vinay Narwal's sister demands justice from Haryana CM | Video
Haryana | Apr 23, 2025, 11:49 PM IST
Pahalgam terror attack: The incident has not only shaken the families of the victims but also sparked outrage across the country, as calls grow louder for swift justice and stronger counter-terror measures.
Punjab govt extends MP Amritpal Singh's NSA detention by one year
India | Apr 19, 2025, 10:38 AM IST
On the recommendation of the District Magistrate of Amritsar, the State Home Department approved the extension of his custody for one more year.
Bajinder Singh, 'Yeshu Yeshu Prophet', sentenced to life imprisonment in 2018 rape case
India | Apr 01, 2025, 12:55 PM IST
The Mohali court rejected the mercy plea of the accused and said that a person who presents himself as a religious leader cannot commit such a crime against people who have faith in him. Last week, the Mohali court pronounced Pastor Bajinder Singh guilty in a 2018 sexual harassment case.