Punjab: News

07 Jul 2024

Assam

'Deeply hurt': Amritpal disagrees with his mother's comments on Khalistan

Newly-elected Khadoor Sahib MP, Amritpal Singh, has said he is "deeply hurt" by a statement made by his mother, Balwinder Kaur, about his position on Khalistan.

07 Jul 2024

Amarnath Yatra

Pakistan-based Lashkar operative behind recent J&K terror attacks: Report

Saifullah Sajid Jatt, a "hardcore terrorist" from Shangamanga village in Kasur district of Pakistan's Punjab, has been identified by security agencies as the operative behind the recent surge in terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, NDTV reported, citing sources.

05 Jul 2024

Amritsar

Amritpal Singh, Engineer Rashid to take oaths as MPs today 

Radical pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh will take oath as MP on Friday, along with terror funding accused Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid in Delhi.

29 Jun 2024

Arunachal Pradesh

Heavy rain likely in northwest, northeast India over 5 days 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in northwest and northeast India over the next four to five days.

29 Jun 2024

Box Office Collection

Box office: 'Jatt & Juliet 3' is here to rule

The Punjabi film Jatt & Juliet 3 has demonstrated a strong performance at the box office on its second day of release.

28 Jun 2024

Diljit Dosanjh

'Jatt & Juliet 3' marks second-biggest Punjabi opening in India

The Punjabi comedy film Jatt & Juliet 3, featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa, has reportedly secured its place as the second-biggest Punjabi opener of all time in India.

19 Jun 2024

Rajasthan

Heatwave expected to escalate food inflation, warn economists

Economists have cautioned that the ongoing heatwave could trigger a surge in food prices in the upcoming months.

16 Jun 2024

Amravati

Heat stress to subside from June 19; monsoon progress delayed

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the ongoing heat wave conditions across North India will gradually ease after the next three days.

15 Jun 2024

Amritsar

Spanish-Punjabi couple attacked in Dalhousie; Congress blames Kangana's 'terrorist' remarks 

A Punjabi NRI and his Spanish wife were allegedly assaulted by a group of 100-150 individuals over a parking dispute in Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh, on Thursday.

10 Jun 2024

Lifestyle

The pulse of Punjabi cuisine: Exploring healthy and delicious lentils

The culinary tapestry of Punjab is rich with vibrant spices, hearty flavors, and an array of lentils that form the backbone of many traditional dishes.

Kangana slapping case: CISF constable finds support in Vishal Dadlani 

Actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut was slapped by a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) woman constable, Kulwinder Kaur, at Chandigarh airport on Thursday.

07 Jun 2024

Canada

China, India threat to country's democracy, says Canada 

Canada has officially ranked India as the second largest foreign threat to its democracy, following China, according to a report by the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP).

07 Jun 2024

Chandigarh

CISF constable who slapped Kangana Ranaut arrested 

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable who allegedly slapped newly-elected Mandi MP, Kangana Ranaut, at Chandigarh airport on Thursday has now been arrested.

06 Jun 2024

Golden Temple

Operation Blue Star anniversary: Pro-Khalistan slogans raised at Golden Temple  

A number of Sikh community members raised pro-Khalistan slogans inside the Golden Temple premises on the 40th anniversary of Operation Blue Star on Thursday.

06 Jun 2024

Assam

7 independents win Lok Sabha polls; who are they? 

Seven independent candidates have emerged victorious in the 18th Lok Sabha elections.

06 Jun 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

2 candidates win Lok Sabha polls from prison, what next 

Two candidates serving prison sentences on terror charges have won the respective seats they contested in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

04 Jun 2024

National Security Act

Pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh leads in Punjab's Khadoor Sahib

Amritpal Singh, a radical preacher currently serving time in an Assam jail, is leading the Lok Sabha polls in Punjab's Khadoor Sahib.

01 Jun 2024

Arunachal Pradesh

IMD warns of heatwave in Delhi, 9 other states  

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for Delhi and nine other states on Saturday (June 1).

No relief from heatwave in northern India, 'red alert' issued 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for severe heatwave conditions in several regions of the country, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday.

21 May 2024

Delhi

Severe heatwave in north India for 3 days

North India is currently in the grip of a severe heatwave, with temperatures in several parts of Delhi surpassing the 47 degrees Celsius mark on Monday.

IMD forecasts severe heatwave in North India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave warning for northern India, including Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana, effective from Saturday to Monday (May 18 to 20).

Heatwave warning for North India, heavy rainfall predicted in South

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a heatwave warning for North India, with Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana expected to be particularly affected.

15 May 2024

Manipur

India leads in global internet shutdowns for sixth year

India recorded 116 instances of internet shutdowns in 2023, representing 41% of the 283 shutdowns worldwide, according to data analyzed by Access Now, a non-profit organization focusing on digital rights.

10 May 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal seeks temporary release to file poll nominations

Jailed radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking temporary release for seven days to file his nomination for Lok Sabha elections from Punjab's Sri Khadoor Sahib constituency.

08 May 2024

Ammy Virk

Ammy Virk, Sonam Bajwa unveil dual-titled Punjabi-Haryanvi film posters

The popular Punjabi cinema pair, Ammy Virk and Sonam Bajwa have released the first look posters of their upcoming cross-culture film, Kudi Haryane Val Di.

05 May 2024

India

Punjab: Mentally challenged youth beaten to death over 'sacrilege'

A 19-year-old man was beaten to death for allegedly tearing pages from the Guru Granth Sahib at a gurdwara in Ferozepur, Punjab.

01 May 2024

Mumbai

Mumbai: 3 custodial suicides in 9 months raise concerns

In less than a year, three suicides have taken place in various Mumbai police detention centers, prompting a potential reassessment of security measures.

01 May 2024

Sidhu Moose Wala

Sidhu Moosewala murder mastermind Goldy Brar killed in US: Report

Goldy Brar, the prime suspect in the murder case of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, has been killed in the United States, according to local media reports.

24 Apr 2024

Union Health Ministry

Sidhu Moose Wala's father to contest Lok Sabha polls: Reports 

Balkaur Singh, father of the late singer-turned-politician Sidhu Moose Wala, is reportedly considering running in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

23 Apr 2024

Elvish Yadav

Activists in Elvish Yadav snake venom case granted police protection

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered police protection for two activists involved in the snake venom scandal linked to YouTuber Elvish Yadav.

22 Apr 2024

India

Punjab: Synthetic sweetener detected in cake linked to girl's death

The cake which led to the death of a 10-year-old Punjab girl had high concentration of artificial sweetener, reports said on Monday.

22 Apr 2024

Lahore

PML-N emerges victorious in Pakistan's by-elections: Reports

The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has secured a majority in the recent by-elections, unofficial results released on Monday showed.

20 Apr 2024

Ludhiana

Punjab: Toddler vomits blood after eating expired chocolates, hospitalized

A one-and-a-half-year-old girl from Ludhiana, Punjab, vomited blood and had to be rushed to the hospital after she ate expired chocolates.

14 Apr 2024

Afzal Guru

Sarabjit Singh's killer Amir Sarfaraz shot dead in Lahore 

Amir Sarfaraz, who was convicted in the murder of Indian national Sarabjit Singh, was shot dead by 'unknown' individuals in Lahore on Sunday, according to India Today.

13 Apr 2024

Balochistan

Pakistan: Gunmen abduct, kill 9 bus passengers after checking ID 

In a shocking incident in Noshki, Pakistan, nine residents of Punjab were kidnapped and later killed by unidentified armed assailants.

13 Apr 2024

Lifestyle

Celebrating Baisakhi: Honoring tradition, community, and harvest

Every spring, the vibrant festival of Baisakhi brings a burst of color and energy to the Indian subcontinent.

11 Apr 2024

Bahujan Samaj Party

Son of Indira Gandhi's assassin joins Punjab election race

The son of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassin, Beant Singh, has announced his candidacy for the Punjab parliamentary elections.

09 Apr 2024

Diljit Dosanjh

Diljit Dosanjh married; has a son? Friends spill beans

From collaborating with international artists to making waves in his acting journey, Diljit Dosanjh is riding high on success.

27 Mar 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, AAP's lone MP joins BJP

The lone Lok Sabha MP of the Aam Aadmi Party, Sushil Kumar Rinku, and Jalandhar West MLA Sheetal Angural joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi on Wednesday.

2024 polls: BJP to contest all 13 seats in Punjab 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to contest independently from all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab.