Punjab: News
Panorama Studios acquires distribution rights for 3 Punjabi films
Panorama Studios, a prominent Indian film production and distribution company, has acquired the worldwide theatrical distribution rights for three upcoming Punjabi films set to release in 2026.
Pakistan: JUI-F leader challenges Asim Munir to contest elections
A prominent Pakistani political leader has publicly challenged Army Chief General Asim Munir to leave the military and contest elections.
BJP leader warns Union Minister over 'Satluj' film remarks
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has been warned by prominent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in Punjab, Iqbal Singh Lalpura, to "stay within his limits."
This country sends most students to study in India
Nepal has emerged as the leading contributor of foreign students to India, with Karnataka being the most preferred destination.
'Against India's integrity': Government committee backs ban on 'Satluj'
A committee formed by the Central government to review the film Satluj has recommended that the ban on its public access via online streaming platforms should continue.
'Satluj' removed from ZEE5 internationally after India takedown
Diljit Dosanjh's latest film, Satluj (formerly titled Punjab 95), has been taken down from ZEE5's international library just days after its removal from the platform in India.
'Satluj' row: Central government mulling certification for OTT films
The central government is considering amending the Information Technology Act to require all films available for public viewing on any platform to acquire a certification, even if not released theatrically.
Another twist: 'Satluj's IMDb rating has vanished
The film Satluj, a biopic on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra starring Diljit Dosanjh, Kanwaljit Singh, and Arjun Rampal among others, has been embroiled in controversy since its release.
'Satluj': Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee to hold public screenings
The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has expressed strong discontent over ZEE5's recent removal of the film Satluj.
India's dowry murders no longer spark public anger, study finds
A recent study has found that dowry-related murders in India no longer evoke the same public outrage they once did.
Centre removed 'Satluj' from ZEE5 due to 'security concerns'?
The Indian government reportedly ordered the removal of the Punjabi film Satluj from ZEE5 due to "security concerns" and "obligations" under the Information Technology Rules 2021.
'Satluj' and Indian film censorship
This Sunday evening, I was watching the Hindi-Punjabi release Satluj, earlier known as Punjab '95, on the OTT platform ZEE5.
Not releasing 'Satluj' will hurt BJP in Punjab: Khalra's ex-associate
The abrupt removal of the film Satluj from ZEE5 has sparked a debate.
'Satluj' row: Politician-activist Saket Gokhale questions government over 'shameful ban'
Saket Gokhale, a former Member of Parliament and RTI activist, has written to the Indian government protesting the removal of the film Satluj from ZEE5.
Diljit says 'Satluj's removal was 'expected': 'Even in 2026...'
Diljit Dosanjh has reacted after his film Satluj was pulled from ZEE5 just two days after its release.
Diljit's 'Satluj' ignites storm: Who was Jaswant Singh Khalra?
Diljit Dosanjh's latest film, Satluj, has brought renewed attention to the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra.
I don't believe in censorship, says 'Satluj' director Honey Trehan
The biographical crime drama Satluj, which was released on ZEE5 on July 3, has been embroiled in a three-year-long battle with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Manish Tewari leaves cryptic post after Congress snub in Punjab
Senior Indian National Congress (INC) leader Manish Tewari has left a cryptic post on X after the party announced its core team for Punjab ahead of next year's assembly election that excluded him.
Delhi Police arrest 4 for planning terror attack in capital
The Delhi Police have dismantled an alleged inter-state terror and arms network with links to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and arrested four men from Punjab and Delhi for allegedly planning a terror attack in the national capital.
GST collections in June jump 13.9% YoY to ₹1.95L crore
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections witnessed a significant jump of 13.9% year-on-year in June, reaching ₹1.95 lakh crore.
Nihangs reach Himachal, demand release of arrested members
Over 150 members of the Nihang sect are currently camping at the Paonta Sahib Gurdwara in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh.
Homemakers 'nation builders,' their work worth minimum ₹30,000/month: SC
The Supreme Court has held that unpaid domestic work by homemakers should be valued at a minimum of ₹30,000 per month while calculating compensation for their deaths in road accidents.
Orange, yellow alert in Kerala, Karnataka; storm likely in Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a stormy Thursday in Delhi and parts of Northwest India.
Powerful western disturbance to bring rain, hailstorms across North India
A powerful western disturbance is set to bring widespread rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms across large parts of North India in the coming days.
IMD issues red alert for coastal Karnataka; heatwave in north
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a "red alert" for coastal Karnataka, including Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. The region is expected to witness extremely heavy rainfall in the next two days.
Punjab: 9 dead, several injured in truck-pickup van collision
A tragic accident occurred on the Ferozepur-Fazilka road in Punjab, early Saturday morning.
Mohali man stabs ex-lover 20 times, then slashes own throat
In a shocking incident in Mohali, Punjab, a woman was brutally stabbed to death by her former lover at their workplace.
Harassed over unpaid school fees, Punjab student dies by suicide
A 17-year-old student of Disciplined Disciple International School in Fatehgarh Churian, Punjab, died by suicide after allegedly being harassed over unpaid school fees.
3 workers killed after toxic gas leak at Ludhiana factory
A suspected toxic gas leak at a nuts-and-bolts manufacturing factory in Ludhiana, Punjab, has left three workers dead and two others hospitalized.
9 ISI, Dawood-linked terrorists planning attacks in India arrested
The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested nine suspected terrorists with links to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Mumbai underworld.
'Carry on Jattiye' faces legal hurdle: Know why
The much-anticipated Punjabi film Carry on Jattiye (original title Carry On Jatta 4) is reportedly facing a legal hurdle ahead of its release.
Delhi weather: IMD forecasts thunderstorms, lightning on scorching day
Delhi is bracing for another scorching day, with the India Meteorological Department(IMD) forecasting a possible respite by evening.
Extreme heat wave conditions likely in parts of India: IMD
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has predicted that heat wave conditions will continue to prevail in Central India till the end of May.
Delhi reels under severe heatwave; IMD issues orange alert
Delhi has been reeling under a severe heatwave, with temperatures likely to touch 46 degrees Celsius.
Yashinder 'gave everything up' for man who allegedly killed her
Punjabi singer Yashinder Kaur (29), who went missing on May 13, was found dead in a canal in Punjab's Ludhiana district on Tuesday.
What happened to Inder Kaur? Punjabi singer abducted, found dead
Punjabi singer Yashinder Kaur, popularly known as Inder Kaur, was found dead in a canal in Ludhiana on Tuesday morning.
India's peak power demand hits a record 257.37GW
India's peak power demand hit a new record of 257.37GW on Monday, according to data from the Power Ministry.
'Main Vaapas Aaunga' trailer: Love in the time of Partition
The much-awaited trailer for Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga has been released.
Delhi temperature may touch 45°C next week, IMD warns
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heatwave conditions in Delhi and other parts of North India over the next week.
El Niño 2026 may weaken monsoon, raise drought risk: IMD
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a challenging monsoon season in 2026.
'Arbitrary decision': Punjabi activists on Army schools making Sanskrit compulsory
A recent policy change by the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) has sparked a controversy in Punjab.
Rain, dust storms in Delhi-NCR, Haryana; heatwave alert for Rajasthan
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a major weather change across northern India on Tuesday, May 12.
Army veteran shoots son over remarriage row, later consumes poison
A retired Indian Army soldier, Surinder Singh alias Fauji (60s), allegedly shot his son Gursharan Singh Ginny (40) in Ludhiana, Punjab, late Sunday.
Cash-filled bags thrown from window during ED raid in Mohali
A high-profile money laundering investigation in Punjab's real estate sector took a dramatic turn on Thursday.
Punjab on alert after 2 back-to-back explosions near defense establishments
Punjab is on high alert after two explosions rocked areas near Border Security Force (BSF) establishments in Jalandhar and Amritsar.
IMD warns of thunderstorms, hailstorms in north, central, east India
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued a weather alert for May 4, predicting thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and hailstorms over Northwest, Central, and East India.
Diljit confronts pro-Khalistan group at Canada concert; defends 'KBC' appearance
Diljit Dosanjh recently confronted a pro-Khalistan group during his concert in Calgary, Canada.
FIRs against ex-AAP MP Sandeep Pathak after joining BJP
Days after he left the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), two First Information Reports (FIRs) have been filed against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak in Punjab.
Prime Video's 'Lukkhe': Trailer, cast, plot, release date
The much-awaited trailer for Lukkhe has been released. The upcoming fictional musical action drama series explores themes of rap, rivalry, and romance.
Blast on railway track in Punjab, youth killed
A blast occurred on the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) railway track near Bathonia village in Patiala district of Punjab late on Monday night.
Heatwave alert pushes Delhi-NCR schools to revise timings, advance vacations
As a severe heatwave continues to grip several parts of India, schools in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) have changed their timings and advanced summer vacations.
Anna Hazare blames AAP leadership after 7 MPs defect
Social activist Anna Hazare has reacted to the recent exit of Raghav Chadha and six other MPs from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
Swati Maliwal blasts Kejriwal as 'anti-women, corrupt' after joining BJP
Swati Maliwal has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She slammed Arvind Kejriwal, the former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, calling him "anti-women" and alleging corruption.
Heatwave forecast for North, Central India; heavy rains in Northeast
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has predicted a heatwave in parts of North and Central India over the next few days.
ED raids premises linked to Punjab minster Sanjeev Arora
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday launched fresh searches at the residences and offices of Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora. The raids are part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities.
Punjab government removes Raghav Chadha's Z+ security cover
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has been given Z category security cover by the Centre after the Punjab government withdrew his Z+ category protection.
ED raids residence of Ashok Mittal, who replaced Raghav Chadha
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has said that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is raiding the residence of MP Ashok Mittal in Jalandhar.
No 'zombie drug': Bengaluru police debunk viral video
The Bagalur police in Bengaluru have arrested a 29-year-old man for spreading misinformation about a "zombie drug" through a viral video.
Heavy rain expected in Jammu, Assam, Himachal, other states
An active western disturbance is likely to trigger a spell of rain with thunderstorms, hail and strong winds across several parts of India.
DU colleges evacuated after bomb threat emails: Delhi Police
Two colleges of the Delhi University, Ramjas College and Miranda House, were evacuated on Monday morning after receiving bomb threat emails.
5.9-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan-Tajikistan border; tremors felt in India
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region and the Hindu Kush area on Friday night, sending tremors across northern India.
Raj Kundra's 'The Great Punjab Robbery' reveals intense motion poster
Actor-businessman Raj Kundra has announced the release date of his upcoming Punjabi film, The Great Punjab Robbery.
Cold, stormy weather expected in Northwest India till April 6
A powerful Western Disturbance is set to hit Northwest India, bringing with it extreme weather conditions, including rain and hailstorms.
Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh on IMD's orange alert for heavy rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh today.
No April heatwave; storms, rain to lash North India: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that there will be no major heatwaves in April 2026 across north and central India.
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain in northwest India
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in several states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
IMD warns of thunderstorms, lightning, rainfall in parts of India
India is set for a spell of unsettled weather from March 27, with rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds expected in several parts.
How a Ludhiana doctor got cameo role in 'Dhurandhar 2'
In an unexpected twist of fate, a government doctor from Punjab has found himself with a cameo role in the film Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge.