Punjab: News

20 Jan 2025

Indira Gandhi

'Emergency': Pro-Khalistan activists disrupt London screening of Kangana's film

Kangana Ranaut's Emergency, ever since its announcement, has been surrounded by controversy. On Monday (January 20), the film faced disruption by pro-Khalistan activists at a London theater.

19 Jan 2025

Chandigarh

Centre to hold talks with protesting farmers on February 14

The Indian government has called protesting farmers from Punjab for a meeting on February 14 in Chandigarh, a senior official of the Union government said on Saturday evening.

18 Jan 2025

Ayodhya

Delhi fog: Several trains, flights delayed; thunderstorm likely next week

Dense fog threw transportation out of gear in Delhi on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reporting visibility issues that delayed 47 trains coming toward the capital.

17 Jan 2025

Bhagwant Mann

Punjab: 'Emergency' first-day show canceled in several theaters

The premiere of the political drama Emergency, starring actor-turned-Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut, was canceled in multiple theaters across Punjab on Friday.

13 Jan 2025

Box Office

Diljit Dosanjh's 'Punjab 95' to release without any cuts

The much-anticipated Diljit Dosanjh-starrer biopic Punjab 95 will hit screens without a single cut. This comes after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had initially demanded 120 edits.

10 Jan 2025

Akal Takht

Shiromani Akali Dal accepts Sukhbir Badal's resignation as party chief

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has formally accepted the resignation of its party chief, Sukhbir Singh Badal.

08 Jan 2025

Nepal

Mahakumbh 2025: Meet the 'bizarre babas' and their unique practices 

The Mahakumbh, the world's largest spiritual gathering, will begin from January 13 to February 26 in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.

04 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

'People don't take Congress seriously': Kejriwal alleges BJP-Congress alliance 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress of colluding against his party ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Delhi.

03 Jan 2025

Lok Sabha Elections

Jailed pro-Khalistan preacher Amritpal Singh to float new party soon 

Pro-Khalistan preacher and Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament (MP) Amritpal Singh will launch a new political party on January 14.

03 Jan 2025

Haryana

SC issues notice to Ram Rahim in 2002 murder case

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenged his acquittal.

03 Jan 2025

Punjab Police

Punjab government dismisses DSP for facilitating Lawrence Bishnoi's in-custody interview 

The Punjab government has terminated the services of Deputy Superintendent of Police Gursher Singh Sandhu for "denting the image of the police department."

02 Jan 2025

Haryana

'His life...precious': SC criticizes Punjab for not hospitalizing fasting farmer

The Supreme Court on Thursday slammed the Punjab government for not shifting farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to a hospital.

01 Jan 2025

Diljit Dosanjh

Legal action against Diljit for singing alcohol-related songs in Ludhiana

Punjabi singer and actor, Diljit Dosanjh, is facing legal action after his New Year's Eve concert in Ludhiana, Punjab.

30 Dec 2024

Ayodhya

Delhi shivers as temperatures drop; Safdarjung records 10.3°C

Delhi is witnessing a sharp drop in temperatures, with Safdarjung recording a minimum of 10.3°C and Palam an even lower 8.6°C on Monday.

30 Dec 2024

India

Punjab bandh: Farmers block roads, trains canceled

Farmers in Punjab launched a state-wide bandh on Monday, severely affecting traffic and transportation.

29 Dec 2024

Droupadi Murmu

Sonam Wangchuk meets fasting farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk met farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since November 26, at the Khanauri border protest site on Saturday.

Punjab: 8 dead as bus falls into drain in Bathinda

A tragic bus accident in Bathinda, Punjab, on Friday killed at least eight people.

26 Dec 2024

Delhi

North India shivers under severe cold wave

North India is currently reeling under a severe cold wave, with temperatures plummeting across several states. However, popular tourist destinations like Srinagar and Shimla didn't get the much-anticipated "white Christmas."

25 Dec 2024

Punjab Police

Man arrested for allegedly killing 11 men in 18 months

The Punjab Police have arrested a 33-year-old man on charges of murdering 11 men over an 18-month period.

25 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

CM Atishi to be arrested soon in fake case: Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has alleged that Delhi Chief Minister Atishi will soon be arrested in a "fabricated case."

25 Dec 2024

Uttar Pradesh

Ambulance carrying bodies of Khalistani terrorists involved in road accident

An ambulance carrying the bodies of three dead Khalistani terrorists met with a road accident on the Rampur bypass in Uttar Pradesh late Tuesday night.

24 Dec 2024

California

Drug smuggler killed in California, Goldy Brar gang claims responsibility

A drug smuggler associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was shot dead in Stockton, California on Monday.

23 Dec 2024

Badshah

Is Badshah taking sides? Post hints at Diljit-AP Dhillon conflict

The ongoing dispute between Punjabi music stars Diljit Dosanjh and AP Dhillon has taken a new turn with rapper Badshah stepping in.

23 Dec 2024

Punjab Police

3 Khalistani terrorists killed in encounter in UP's Pilibhit

Three Khalistani terrorists were gunned down in an encounter with police in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district on Monday.

22 Dec 2024

Punjab Police

'Cheating girlfriend' files rape-case against partner; SC grants him bail  

The Supreme Court has granted bail to a Punjab man accused of rape and threatening his girlfriend using his alleged ties with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

22 Dec 2024

Bhagwant Mann

Multi-story building collapses in Punjab's Mohali; 1 dead, several trapped  

A multi-story building in Punjab's Mohali district collapsed on Saturday night, killing a 20-year-old woman from Himachal Pradesh.

18 Dec 2024

India

Punjab: Farmer's 'rail roko' protest today, travelers may face inconvenience

Farmers in Punjab launched a "Rail Roko" protest on Wednesday, causing a major disruption in train services across the state.

18 Dec 2024

Delhi

Delhi shivers as cold wave intensifies; air quality worsens

Delhi is currently reeling under a severe cold wave, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning North India, including the national capital.

16 Dec 2024

Guru Randhawa

'Got paid?': Guru Randhawa faces backlash for supporting farmers' protests

As farmers intensify their protests at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, singer Guru Randhawa has come out in support of the agricultural community.

16 Dec 2024

Delhi

Farmers announce 'Rail roko' protest in Punjab on December 18

Farmers in Punjab have called for a "Rail Roko" protest on December 18 after their failed attempts to enter Delhi.

14 Dec 2024

China

18,000 Indians at risk of deportation under Trump 2.0 administration

The United States is preparing to deport nearly 18,000 undocumented Indian nationals as part of a broader immigration enforcement plan.

14 Dec 2024

Ambala

Internet services suspended till Tuesday in Ambala amid farmers' protest  

The Haryana government has temporarily suspended mobile internet, SMS and dongle services in parts of Ambala district from December 14 to 17 following the "Delhi Kooch" call by farmers' organizations.

13 Dec 2024

Air Quality Index

Delhi-NCR cold wave: IMD says temperature might plunge below 4°C 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the Delhi-National Capital Region, predicting a sharp drop in temperature owing to snowfall in the mountains.

12 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal announces ₹1,000/month for women, ₹2,100 if AAP wins election 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has unveiled a new financial assistance scheme for women in Delhi at a rally.

09 Dec 2024

Delhi

'Cannot entertain repetitive petitions': SC dismisses plea on Shambhu border

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition to remove blockades on highways in Punjab, where farmers have been protesting.

09 Dec 2024

Delhi

Farmers' protest: SC to hear plea over blocked Punjab highways

The Supreme Court will hear a petition on Monday seeking the removal of blockades on national and state highways in Punjab.

09 Dec 2024

Air Quality Index

Cold wave warning for Delhi, parts of north India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave warning for Delhi and parts of northern India this week.

08 Dec 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Cops fire tear gas at farmers again at Punjab-Haryana border 

A group of 101 farmers tried to resume their march to Delhi from the Shambhu protest site on the Punjab-Haryana border on Sunday.

08 Dec 2024

Haryana

Farmers to resume 'Delhi Chalo' march today

Farmers protesting against the government's agricultural policies will resume their "Dilli Chalo" march on Sunday.

06 Dec 2024

World

Indian student stabbed to death by roommate in Canada

A 22-year-old Indian student, Gurasis Singh, was fatally stabbed in a fight with his roommate in their shared kitchen in Sarnia, Canada.

'Part of family': Sukhbir Badal thanks officials who saved him 

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at the Golden Temple on Wednesday.

06 Dec 2024

Ambala

Prohibitory orders in Ambala as farmers plan 'Dilli Chalo' march

The national capital is preparing for possible traffic disruptions as farmers from Punjab and Haryana are set to march to Parliament in a "Dilli Chalo" protest.

05 Dec 2024

Amritsar

Man—who shot at Sukhbir Badal—was seen at Golden Temple earlier

Former militant Narain Singh Chaura tried to shoot Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday.

05 Dec 2024

Bhagwant Mann

Day after assassination attempt—Sukhbir Badal performs 'seva' at Anandpur Sahib

Former deputy chief minister of Punjab, Sukhbir Singh Badal, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Wednesday.

04 Dec 2024

Donald Trump

Why there is rise in illegal US-Canada border crossings 

The United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) has noted a sharp rise in illegal immigration by Indian nationals through Canada.

04 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Conspiracy to defame Punjab': Kejriwal on assassination attempt against Badal 

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has alleged a conspiracy to defame Punjab after an assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal.

04 Dec 2024

Amritsar

Sukhbir Singh Badal shooter identified as ex-Babbar Khalsa International terrorist  

In a shocking incident, a former Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist, Narain Singh Chaura, on Wednesday opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal.

03 Dec 2024

Akal Takht

Why Akal Takht directed Sukhbir Badal to clean toilets,serve langar

The Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of the Sikh community, has asked former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, Sukhbir Singh Badal, to do penance at the Golden Temple.

02 Dec 2024

Minimum Support Price

Barricades, RAF deployed in view of farmers' march to Parliament

Farmers from Uttar Pradesh, led by the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) and other farming bodies, began a protest march toward Delhi on Monday.

30 Nov 2024

Maharashtra

Baba Siddique murder: Stringent MCOCA invoked against 26 accused

The Mumbai Police have invoked the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) in the murder case of former minister Baba Siddique.

29 Nov 2024

Delhi

Delhi home maintains AQI of 10-15 with these simple techniques  

Delhi's air quality has been fluctuating between "very poor" and "severe" for some weeks now, but a house in Sainik Farms in South Delhi has been able to maintain an air quality index (AQI) of an impressive 10-15.

28 Nov 2024

Islamabad

PTI protests aftermath: Pakistan to bar Afghanis from entering Islamabad

Pakistan's interior ministry has announced that Afghan refugees will not be allowed to stay in Islamabad without official permission from December 1.

26 Nov 2024

Badshah

Blast outside Badshah's Chandigarh club, windows broken: Report

In a shocking incident, two powerful blasts were reported at Seville Bar & Lounge in Sector 26 of Chandigarh on Tuesday morning. The club is owned by renowned singer and rapper Badshah.

26 Nov 2024

Islamabad

5 killed as Imran Khan's supporters, cops clash in Pakistan

Violent clashes erupted in Islamabad, Pakistan, between police and supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

24 Nov 2024

Maryam Nawaz

Pakistan: Punjab CM suspends top hospital officials over HIV outbreak

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has suspended six senior officials at Nishtar Hospital Multan after an HIV outbreak among dialysis patients.

Who's AAP's Ishank Kumar Chabbewal—who won Hoshiarpur bypoll

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Dr. Ishank Kumar Chabbewal has won the Chabbewal assembly seat in Punjab, defeating Congress candidate Ranjit Kumar by a whopping 28,690 votes.