Punjab: News
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.
₹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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
'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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PM Modi visits Adampur Air Force Station, interacts with soldiers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Adampur air base in Punjab on Tuesday.
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.
14 dead after consuming spurious liquor in Amritsar
At least 14 people have died in Amritsar, Punjab, after drinking spurious liquor, ANI reported.
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.
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."
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How states, UTs are preparing for mock drill on Wednesday
Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, India will hold a countrywide mock drill on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Punjab CM invites farmers for 'respectful dialogue' on May 4
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has extended an olive branch to the state's farmers.
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.
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.
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.