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06 Jul 2025
Himachal Pradesh

IMD issues red alert for Himachal, Pune, and Punjab

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for Himachal Pradesh, Pune, and Punjab due to heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.

30 Jun 2025
Canada

₹300cr heroin seized near Indo-Pak border, Punjab Police arrest 9

In a major operation against cross-border narcotics smuggling, the Punjab Police have seized around 60.302kg of heroin worth approximately ₹300 crore.

30 Jun 2025
Bhupender Yadav

Ministers to educate public how Indus treaty suspension benefits India 

The central government has decided to launch a public outreach program to explain the benefits of suspending the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, India Today and News18 reported.

Sikh activists welcome Majithia's arrest, demand action against others

Sikh activists have welcomed the arrest of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia by the Vigilance Bureau.

28 Jun 2025
Article 370

Indian government appoints Parag Jain as new R&AW chief

The Indian government has appointed Parag Jain as the new chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW).

27 Jun 2025
Diljit Dosanjh

Neeru Bajwa deletes all 'SardaarJi 3' promos—but reshares fan post  

Actor Neeru Bajwa has deleted all social media posts related to her upcoming film Sardaar Ji 3, also starring Diljit Dosanjh and Pakistani actor Hania Aamir.

27 Jun 2025
Amritsar

On camera: Gangster's mother shot dead by unidentified assailants 

In a shocking incident, Harjit Kaur, the mother of jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, was shot dead in Batala, Punjab, on Thursday night.

25 Jun 2025
Diljit Dosanjh

'They stole it...': Dosanjh on Met Gala Maharaja necklace controversy

Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh recently opened up about his historic appearances at the Met Gala and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

24 Jun 2025
Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal, Satyendar, or Sisodia? AAP divided over Rajya Sabha pick  

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has clarified that he is not planning to contest for a Rajya Sabha seat.

24 Jun 2025
Iran

'Operation Sindhu': 2,460 Indians evacuated from Iran amid Israel conflict

Under "Operation Sindhu," a total of 2,460 Indian nationals have been evacuated from Iran amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

23 Jun 2025
India

Punjab property dealer, wife, teen son found dead inside SUV 

In a tragic incident, three members of a family were found dead inside their Toyota Fortuner SUV in Punjab's Patiala district.

23 Jun 2025
Gujarat

5 assembly bypoll results today: Which party is leading where 

The bypoll results for five constituencies across four states—Gujarat, Punjab, Kerala, and West Bengal—are being declared on Monday.

22 Jun 2025
Bihar

Monsoon to cover more parts of North India by Tuesday

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the southwest monsoon will reach several parts of North India, including Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir.

20 Jun 2025
Omar Abdullah

'Why should...I:' Omar opposes sending surplus Indus water to Punjab  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has opposed the construction of a canal to divert excess water from three western rivers of the Indus system.

18 Jun 2025
Amritsar

Kolkata: Complaint filed against 'Kesari Chapter 2' for distorting history

The Hindi film Kesari Chapter 2, which was recently released on JioHotstar, has landed in controversy after a police complaint was filed against it in West Bengal.

16 Jun 2025
Haryana

Haryana model's body found in Sonipat canal with throat cut

The body of a Haryana-based model, identified as Sheetal, was discovered with her throat slit in Sonipat on Monday. The victim worked in the Haryanvi music industry and was reported missing a few days ago.

14 Jun 2025
Delhi

North India to finally get relief from heatwave this weekend

After weeks of extreme heatwave conditions, North India is expected to see relief starting Saturday, the India Meteorological Department(IMD) has said.

13 Jun 2025
Diljit Dosanjh

'Border 2': Sonam Bajwa to play Punjabi girl opposite Diljit

Punjabi actor Sonam Bajwa has reportedly joined the cast of Border 2, a patriotic drama featuring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty.

12 Jun 2025
Ludhiana

Who was Kamal Kaur? Punjabi influencer found dead 

Kamal Kaur, a popular Punjabi social media influencer with over 3.8 lakh followers, was found dead in a car near Adesh Medical University in Bathinda on Wednesday night.

12 Jun 2025
Delhi

Heatwave grips Delhi, Punjab; IMD issues red alert for regions

As Delhi and Punjab continue to face an intense heatwave, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the two regions.

11 Jun 2025
Canada

Who's Zeeshan Akhtar, Baba Siddique's murder mastermind, detained in Canada 

Zeeshan Akhtar, the alleged mastermind behind the murder of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)—Ajit Pawar faction—leader Baba Siddique, has been detained in Canada.

09 Jun 2025
Delhi

Heatwave to continue in Delhi-NCR, northwestern states till Wednesday

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a heatwave in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and several northwestern states. The intense weather is expected to last until at least Wednesday, June 11.

08 Jun 2025
Delhi

Delhi to sizzle at 44°C next week; no rain likely

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a major rise in temperatures in Delhi and parts of northwest India, with no rain expected for the next week.

07 Jun 2025
London

India's fight against terrorism: Jaishankar thanks UK for solidarity

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has thanked the United Kingdom for its strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.

04 Jun 2025
Canada

Nimrit turned down Diljit Dosanjh's film due to 'Choti Sarrdaarni' 

Television star Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, who recently made her Punjabi film debut with Shaunki Sardar, has revealed that she had to turn down a role in a Diljit Dosanjh film due to scheduling conflicts.

04 Jun 2025
Australia

3 Indians abducted in Iran while traveling to Australia rescued  

Three Indian nationals from Punjab, who had gone missing in Tehran on May 1 while traveling to Australia, have been rescued by Tehran police.

02 Jun 2025
Gujarat

Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab, Bengal gear up for by-polls; check details 

The Election Commission has announced bypolls for five assembly seats across four states—Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab, and West Bengal.

29 May 2025
Haryana

Rajasthan government employee arrested for spying for Pakistan's ISI

A Rajasthan state government employee, Sakur Khan Mangaliyar, has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

27 May 2025
Punjab Police

Suspected Babbar Khalsa terrorist dies after bomb explodes in hand  

A suspected terrorist associated with the Pakistan-backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) was killed in an explosion on Tuesday morning.

25 May 2025
Islamabad

Deadly storms kill 20, injure 150 across Pakistan's Punjab

Severe storms have wreaked havoc in Pakistan's Punjab province, with reports indicating between 18 to 20 fatalities and injuries ranging from nearly 100 to over 150.

23 May 2025
Ammy Virk

'Character assassination': Ammy Virk slams Bollywood for stereotyping Sikhs 

In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, actor and singer Ammy Virk spoke about the changing faces of Sikhs in Bollywood.

22 May 2025
China

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's police remand extended by 4 days

A Hisar court has extended the police custody of YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra by four more days.

20 May 2025
Border Security Force (BSF)

BSF resumes Beating Retreat ceremony at Punjab border posts 

The Border Security Force (BSF) will resume the viewing of the daily flag-lowering ceremony at three locations along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab from Tuesday.

20 May 2025
Haryana

2 arrested in Punjab, 1 in Haryana for alleged spying

Three people, including two from Punjab and one from Haryana, were arrested on Monday for allegedly spying for Pakistan.

19 May 2025
Trending News

'Jombieland' teaser shows Punjab battling zombies in hilarious desi style

The teaser of Jombieland was released on Monday, and it offers a chaotic glimpse into the upcoming zombie comedy film.

19 May 2025
Bhupinder Singh Hooda

Jyoti Malhotra's Instagram account taken down amid Pakistan espionage allegations

Meta has suspended the Instagram account of Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who runs the travel vlog channel Travel with Jo.

19 May 2025
Golden Temple

Pakistan targeted Golden Temple after India struck terror camps: Army 

Pakistan attempted to target the Golden Temple in Amritsar with drones and missiles on the intervening night of May 7-8, following India's strikes on nine terror camps, the Indian Army has stated.

19 May 2025
Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Police foil bomb plot, arrest 2 ISIS-linked suspects

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh police have successfully foiled a bomb plot in Hyderabad, arresting two suspected terrorists, identified as Siraj from Vizianagaram and Sameer.

17 May 2025
Bali

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan

Jyoti Malhotra, a popular YouTuber and travel vlogger with over 377,000 subscribers on her channel "Travel with Jo," was arrested by Hisar police in connection with an alleged espionage network linked to Pakistan.

14 May 2025
Haryana

Himachal Pradesh records 305 'chitta' seizure cases; 31 from Shimla 

In a disturbing trend, heroin, locally known as chitta, continues to pose a big threat in Himachal Pradesh, with seizures across the state increasing sharply in the first three months of 2025.

13 May 2025
Bay of Bengal

Southwest monsoon advancing, 'cyclonic circulation lies over Andaman Sea': IMD

The southwest monsoon has advanced into parts of the south Bay of Bengal, the south Andaman Sea, the Nicobar Islands, and parts of the north Andaman Sea, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

13 May 2025
Narendra Modi

PM Modi visits Adampur Air Force Station, interacts with soldiers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Adampur air base in Punjab on Tuesday.

13 May 2025
Arunachal Pradesh

IMD predicts heavy rains in Assam, Meghalaya; heatwave in UP

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall in several parts of the country in the next few days.

13 May 2025
Amritsar

14 dead after consuming spurious liquor in Amritsar

At least 14 people have died in Amritsar, Punjab, after drinking spurious liquor, ANI reported.

12 May 2025
Rawalpindi

What are Pakistan's Kirana Hills—which came up during DGMO briefing 

Kirana Hills, a fortified defense area in Pakistan's Punjab province, came up during a press briefing of India's top military officers on Monday.

10 May 2025
Afghanistan

Afghanistan denies Pakistan's accusation of Indian missile strike on territory

Afghanistan has rejected Pakistan's claim that India had fired a missile strike on its land, saying there was "no truth to such claims."

10 May 2025
Amritsar

MEA press conference: India neutralizes over 26 Pakistani infiltration attempts

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that Pakistan has been continuously attacking along the western border.

09 May 2025
Haryana

'Soldiers at war..and you want...rest?': Court slams lawyers observing holiday

Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Sheel Nagu has disagreed with the High Court Bar Association's decision to suspend judicial work in view of the continuing India-Pakistan tensions.

09 May 2025
IndiGo

Which airports across India have been closed amid India-Pakistan conflict  

Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, the Civil Aviation Ministry has suspended civilian operations at 24 airports in northern India.

09 May 2025
Jammu And Kashmir

Woman killed, another injured in Pakistan shelling in J&K's Uri 

A woman was killed and another injured on Thursday in cross-border shelling by Pakistan.

08 May 2025
Jammu And Kashmir

Rockets fired toward Jammu; Pakistani shelling reported in Punjab, Rajasthan 

Several areas in Jammu, including the airstrip, have reportedly been targeted with rockets from over the International Border.

08 May 2025
India

Complete blackout in Punjab's Gurdaspur from 9:00pm-5:00am starting today  

Following rising tensions at the Indo-Pak border, the Indian and Punjab governments have ordered a complete blackout in the Gurdaspur district.

07 May 2025
Rajasthan

Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh on high alert after 'Operation Sindoor' 

In the wake of increasing tensions on the Indo-Pak border, schools in various border districts of Punjab and Rajasthan have been shut down by authorities.

06 May 2025
Bengaluru

How states, UTs are preparing for mock drill on Wednesday  

Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, India will hold a countrywide mock drill on Wednesday.

06 May 2025
Diljit Dosanjh

Met Gala 2025: Diljit Dosanjh honors Sikh identity with dandyism  

Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh made a striking debut at the 2025 Met Gala, where he paid homage to his Sikh roots.

03 May 2025
Assam

IMD forecasts rain in Odisha, WB; yellow alert for Delhi

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall in several parts of India over the next few days.

01 May 2025
Badshah

Why Badshah's 'Velvet Flow' has landed him in legal trouble

Rapper Badshah has been booked for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of the Christian community with his latest song, Velvet Flow.

30 Apr 2025
Bhagwant Mann

'Release Bhakra water…or it'll flow to Pakistan': Haryana to Punjab 

Haryana has requested Punjab to release drinking water from the Bhakra Dam (one of the largest dams under the now-suspended Indus Waters Treaty) before the monsoon.

29 Apr 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Missing AAP leader's daughter found dead in Canada after days 

An Indian student, Vanshika, was found dead in Canada under mysterious circumstances, confirmed the Indian High Commission in Ottawa.

28 Apr 2025
Dehradun

J&K, Uttarakhand ban sale, storage of military uniforms; here's why 

In a major development, authorities have banned the manufacture, storage, and sale of military uniforms and combat dresses.

26 Apr 2025
Amritsar

BSF thwarts major terror plot in Punjab, recovers explosives

The Border Security Force (BSF) has successfully foiled a major terror plan in Punjab. The operation resulted in the recovery of a huge cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives from a village near Amritsar.

26 Apr 2025
Hyderabad

Telangana police start deportation of 33 Pakistani nationals

The Telangana police have started the deportation of 33 Pakistani nationals on orders of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

22 Apr 2025
Bollywood

Punjab man arrested for hoax death threat to Tiger Shroff 

Punjab-based Manish Kumar Sujinder Singh was arrested for providing false information to the police regarding a death threat against Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff.

21 Apr 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'Khalistani elements planning my assassination': Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu alleged that some pro-Khalistan elements belonging to the 'Waris Punjab De' group led by radical preacher Amritpal Singh are conspiring to kill him and other political leaders of Punjab.

18 Apr 2025
Amritsar

Gangster wanted for 14 attacks in Punjab arrested in US

Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passia, a notorious Indian gangster suspected to have links to terrorism, has been arrested in the United States.

15 Apr 2025
Aayush Sharma

Sanjay Dutt, Aayush Sharma to star in Sohail Khan's comedy

Sanjay Dutt and Aayush Sharma will star in a new comedy directed by Sohail Khan.

11 Apr 2025
Adar Poonawalla

Why Gippy Grewal's 'Akaal' is facing backlash in Punjab

Singer and actor Gippy Grewal's latest film, Akaal: The Unconquered, which was released on Thursday, has courted controversy in Punjab for its portrayal of the Sikh community.

10 Apr 2025
Delhi

IMD predicts rain in Delhi, Northeast; heatwave in Punjab, Haryana 

The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has predicted thunderstorms and light rain for Delhi on Thursday.

09 Apr 2025
Abhishek Bachchan

Who is Sonam Bajwa? Punjabi star who might join 'King' 

The much-awaited action thriller King, helmed by Siddharth Anand and starring Shah Rukh Khan, has been hogging all the headlines of late.

08 Apr 2025
Politics

Baba Siddique murder accused behind bombing at BJP leader's home 

Punjab police have arrested two suspects over a grenade attack on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manoranjan Kalia's house on Tuesday.

08 Apr 2025
Amritsar

Sunny Deol says Punjabi deportation from the US was inhumane

Bollywood actor Sunny Deol has expressed concern over the recent deportation of Punjabi immigrants from the United States.

05 Apr 2025
Bangladesh

India experiences contrasting weather: North faces heat, rain in south

India is witnessing a striking weather contrast right now: while parts of the north are reeling under an intense heatwave, heavy rainfall is predicted in the southern and eastern regions.

29 Mar 2025
Bhagwant Mann

Punjab CM invites farmers for 'respectful dialogue' on May 4

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has extended an olive branch to the state's farmers.

28 Mar 2025
Sexual Harassment

Pastor who claims to 'heal' AIDS convicted in rape case

Self-styled "Yeshu Yeshu prophet" Pastor Bajinder Singh has been convicted in a rape case from 2018.

27 Mar 2025
Haryana

Punjab will pay you if you shift to stubble-based boilers 

Punjab has announced a ₹60 crore capital subsidy to motivate industries to switch to paddy stubble-based boilers.

26 Mar 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

AAP government allocates ₹150 crore for drug census in Punjab

The Punjab government, led by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has earmarked ₹150 crore for an all-encompassing drug census.