Punjab
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Congress' Punjab unit's reshuffle triggers buzz as Manish Tewari's cryptic post sparks speculation
India | Jul 02, 2026, 01:49 PM ISTCongress has announced a major organisational reshuffle in Punjab ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. However, the exclusion of senior leader Manish Tewari has sparked speculation after his cryptic social media posts.
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Delhi Police bust ISI-backed inter-state terror, arms network; four arrested
Delhi | Jul 02, 2026, 11:26 AM ISTDelhi Police's Special Cell has arrested four men from Punjab and Delhi for allegedly planning a terror attack in the national capital on the directions of Pakistan-based ISI handler Shahzad Bhatti.
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Bhagwant Mann launches Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, rolls out Rs 1000-1500 monthly aid for women
India | Jul 01, 2026, 05:57 PM ISTThe Punjab government on Tuesday started disbursing financial assistance under the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana.
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'Cook conspired to defame me for money,' says Punjab Kings' Shashank Singh | EXCLUSIVE
Madhya Pradesh | Jun 30, 2026, 04:42 PM ISTPunjab Kings batter Shashank Singh denied assaulting his cook and alleged that the FIR was part of a planned conspiracy to defame him and extort money.
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Sikh ministers, MLAs appear before Akal Takht over anti-sacrilege law. Why it wields influence
India | Jun 29, 2026, 05:47 PM ISTThe Sri Akal Takht is the highest temporal seat of authority in Sikhism and is located opposite the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar. “Takht” is a Persian word, meaning “throne or seat of authority”, and is the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs.
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Farm worker mauled to death by pack of stray dogs in Punjab's Moga
India | Jun 29, 2026, 12:03 PM ISTThe incident has spread panic across Kapure village, especially among farmers and labourers who regularly visit fields at night during the ongoing paddy transplantation season.
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Akal Takht gives Punjab govt one month to amend anti-sacrilege law
India | Jun 29, 2026, 02:55 PM ISTThe Akal Takht summoned the Punjab Cabinet and all Sikh MLAs across party lines, seeking an explanation over how a law concerning Sikh religious affairs was passed without consulting them.
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Some are trying to defame me on religious grounds: Bhagwant Mann on Sikh Guru desecration video
India | Jun 25, 2026, 11:38 PM ISTPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann maintained that the viral video was fake and accused the BJP, Congress, and Shiromani Akali Dal of joining hands to malign his image.
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Army man arrested for killing wife by driving car into Bhakra Canal in Punjab
India | Jun 25, 2026, 02:57 PM ISTA truly tragic and shocking incident has come to light from Patiala, where a love marriage ended in murder. Happy Singh, an Indian Army soldier, allegedly killed his wife Ramandeep Kaur by driving his car into the Bhakra Canal.
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Bhagwant Mann denies Gurugram Police allegations, says viral Sikh Guru desecration video is fake
India | Jun 24, 2026, 09:42 PM ISTBhagwant Mann on Wednesday claimed that the BJP "attacked" the owners of forensic labs, rubbishing the cases against two individuals by the Gurugram Police for allegedly fabricating the forensic report in the viral video case.
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Air India Delhi-Amritsar flight briefly enters Pakistani airspace during go-around, probe on
India | Jun 24, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTAir India said the incident has been reported to the regulatory authorities and is being investigated internally. The flight briefly entered Pakistani airspace on June 22.
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Sri Akal Takht declares Bhagwant Mann 'anti-Guru, anti-Khalsa Panth': Here's Punjab CM's response
India | Jun 16, 2026, 09:53 PM ISTIntense political activity has erupted in Punjab after Sri Akal Takht declared Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann 'anti-Panth' (against the Sikh faith) and 'guilty of disrespecting the Guru.'
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Kejriwal hints at early Punjab Assembly polls, says Bhagwant Mann will remain AAP's CM face
India | Jun 13, 2026, 03:33 PM ISTArvind Kejriwal claims Punjab Assembly elections could be held in November 2026 instead of February 2027; urges party workers to gear up for a fresh mandate.
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Free travel for NEET re-exam aspirants to lecturer recruitment: Key decisions taken by Mann Cabinet
India | Jun 10, 2026, 11:27 PM ISTIn a major relief for candidates appearing for the NEET re-exam, the Punjab Cabinet has approved free bus travel to examination centres across Punjab and Chandigarh for students as well as one accompanying attendant.
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NIA raids in Punjab, Haryana to probe terror-gangster nexus cases linked to Pakistan-based terrorist
India | Jun 09, 2026, 04:24 PM ISTNIA teams conducted coordinated searches at multiple premises at 18 locations in nine districts of the two states and examined several persons to gather relevant information.
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Why Punjab farmers are protesting across 17 districts today?
India | Jun 08, 2026, 08:45 AM ISTAccording to farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, one of the biggest concerns is the shortage of fertilisers, which farmers claim has become a nationwide problem rather than an issue limited to a particular state.
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Punjab CM Mann announces enrolment drive to register 10 lakh construction workers free of cost
India | Jun 06, 2026, 08:06 PM ISTPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board has been formed to ensure welfare, social security and socio-economic upliftment of construction workers through registration, financial assistance and implementation of welfare schemes.
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Unable to handle breakup, Punjab man stabs ex to death in front of colleagues | VIDEO
Crime | Jun 05, 2026, 09:16 AM ISTThe police said the victim was identified as Dimple. She was reportedly in a relationship with the accused, Harvinder Mann alias Harry, for the past three years, and had a breakup recently.
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Capt Amarinder Singh set for Congress comeback? Bhupinder Hooda's 'in touch' remark fuels fresh buzz
India | Jun 04, 2026, 05:56 PM ISTFormer Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda's statement that he is "in touch" with Captain Amarinder Singh has sparked speculation about the former Punjab Chief Minister's possible return to Congress. The development comes amid renewed political chatter in Punjab.
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Over 3.4 lakh girl students to benefit as Punjab govt launches menstrual health education initiative
India | Jun 04, 2026, 02:51 PM ISTThe initiative highlights the state government's growing focus on building a modern, inclusive public education system that empowers girls with awareness, confidence, dignity, and access to accurate health information.