Punjab: News
Firecrackers behind 80% of Delhi's pollution post Diwali: Study
A study by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has revealed that firecrackers were responsible for over 80% of Delhi's pollution load on November 9, a day after Diwali.
Why did Sonia decline prime ministership in 2004? Memoir answers
In her recently published memoir, "Belonging: A Journey of Love," Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has opened up about why she declined the prime ministership after the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) won the 2004 Lok Sabha elections.
First-of-its-kind screening test confirms drug use among IIT, IIM students
A drug screening drive at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) has found seven confirmed cases of substance abuse.
Lahore's Guru Hargobind gurdwara reopens after 79 years
A historic Sikh shrine in Lahore, Pakistan, has reopened for worship after a gap of 79 years.
'Punjab fields deliberately burned': BJP alleges 'conspiracy' as AQI soars
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra has alleged a conspiracy behind the poor air quality on Diwali.
Post-Diwali, 93 of world's 100 most polluted cities in India
After the Diwali celebrations on November 8, India has emerged as the home to 93 of the world's 100 most polluted cities.
Punjab Police brings back wanted gangster from Ethiopia
The Punjab Police has successfully brought back wanted gangster Gurwinder Singh, alias Afridi, from Ethiopia.
Delhi records most polluted Diwali eve in decade, AQI 369
Delhi has recorded its most polluted Diwali eve in a decade, with the air quality worsening significantly.
Punjabi singer Kamal Grewal receives extortion threat of ₹5 crore
Punjabi singer Kamal Grewal has reportedly been threatened with an extortion demand of ₹5 crore.
Moving Karmabhoomi Express train catches fire in Punjab
A fire broke out in four coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express near Sarai Banjara railway station in Punjab on Friday.
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' for 3rd consecutive day
Delhi's air quality has remained in the "very poor" category for three consecutive days, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 369 on Wednesday morning.
Punjab: 1,612 stubble burning incidents reported till November 2
Punjab has reported a total of 1,612 stubble burning incidents till November 2. The data was released by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB).
Punjab: 2 AAP MLAs resign from assembly ahead of elections
In a major political development, two Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs from Punjab have resigned from the state assembly.
Punjab polls: AAP names Mann from Dhuri, retains 37 MLAs
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections.
Punjab: Stubble burning cases nearly double in last week
Punjab has witnessed a sharp rise in farm fire incidents, with the number nearly doubling in the last week.
Ex-Congress leader out with son, shot at, attacked with sword
Former Congress leader Jagjot Singh was attacked by a group of armed men in Ludhiana, Punjab, on Wednesday night when he was returning home with his three-year-old son and mother after dining out.
Chole kulche: The iconic Delhi-based street food you must try
Chole kulche is a popular breakfast dish in Delhi, consisting of spicy chickpeas (chole) and soft bread (kulche).
PM calls 'Mann Ki Baat' a 'pilgrimage' in 139th episode
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday likened his monthly radio show, Mann Ki Baat, to a "pilgrimage."
Video of child consuming drugs sparks political outrage in Punjab
A viral video purportedly showing a 12-13-year-old child consuming drugs in Kapurthala, Punjab, has sparked outrage, with many questioning how narcotics have been able to reach children at such a young age.
AQI at 410, Lahore ranked world's most polluted city
Lahore was named the world's most polluted city on Friday, with its air quality reaching hazardous levels and the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 410.
Delhi's air quality remained poor; minimum temperature above normal
Delhi's air quality remained poor on Friday with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 223 at 8:00am.
Is Mika Singh demanding an apology in Daler Mehndi controversy?
Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi was recently publicly criticized by Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal during a cultural event.
Smog returns to Delhi; AQI slips to 'poor' category
Delhi is gearing up for another season of deteriorating air quality as pollution levels are likely to rise in the coming weeks.
Punjab bandh after activist's killing; roads barricaded, Amritsar security upped
Punjab is observing a bandh on Thursday following the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa earlier this week.
Punjab activist shot dead while exposing drug trade on camera
Parvinder Singh Jhota, a prominent anti-drug activist in Punjab, was shot dead during a sting operation at a medical store in Mansa district on Tuesday.
Pakistan: 4 dead, 30 injured as passenger train derails
A passenger train derailed in Sher Shah city of Punjab province, Pakistan, on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi seeks 10 directions from SC concerning SIR
Eleven opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, on Monday filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the Election Commission of India (ECI), challenging the validity of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
India facing a power crisis as coal supplies dwindle
India is facing a major power crisis due to dwindling coal supplies and extreme weather conditions.
IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted unsettled weather conditions across several states in India on Saturday.
Punjab handball player falls off scooter, passing tractor crushes head
A 14-year-old handball player, identified as Anshika, died in a tragic accident in Ludhiana, Punjab, on Monday evening.
How to make authentic potato paratha at home
Potato paratha is a popular breakfast option on the streets of India.
Former sarpanch shot dead by unidentified motorcyclists in Ludhiana
Navjeet Singh Neetu, a former sarpanch of village Mannewal, was shot dead by unidentified motorcyclists near Ladhowal Bypass in Ludhiana on Saturday evening.
Influencer's murder triggers political blame game in Punjab
The killing of LGBTQ activist and social media influencer Mad Sandhu has intensified the political blame game in Punjab.
Who was Mad Sandhu? Punjabi influencer shot dead in Amritsar
Punjabi influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu was shot dead by two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle in Amritsar on Saturday.
BSF neutralizes 2 Pakistani intruders in Punjab's Tarn Taran
The Border Security Force (BSF) has neutralized two Pakistani intruders in Punjab's Tarn Taran district.
Who's Ekam Bawa, the man claiming to be Rhiti's stepfather?
Bigg Boss 20 contestant Rhiti Tiwari has been embroiled in a controversy after singer Ekam Bawa claimed to be her stepfather. In multiple videos, Bawa has been criticizing Tiwari's behavior and negating her claims made inside the reality show.
LPU protests: Students loot mall, videos show
Videos from Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab's Phagwara have surfaced, allegedly showing students looting shops in the university's Uni Mall.
Our video saying girl wasn't raped was 'scripted': LPU students
Students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab have alleged that a video released by the university to counter claims of a girl being raped on campus was scripted.
LPU suspends classes for 10 days amid violent protests
Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab's Phagwara has suspended regular classes for 10 days starting September 28.
Violent protests erupt at LPU over unverified rape report
Students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab staged a massive protest on campus over unverified reports of a female student being raped by a construction worker.
Congress's Sachin Pilot slams Punjab government over drug issue
A video has emerged showing a man consuming a poisonous substance outside the Deputy Commissioner's office in Sangrur, Punjab.
Delhi to see cloudy skies amid monsoon withdrawal
Delhi is expected to remain dry till September 25, with partly cloudy skies on Saturday and Sunday.
Maharashtra survey shows markups of up to 2,841% in hospitals
Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has sought a central review of hospital consumables' pricing after a state survey found markups of up to 2,841%.
Gunshots fired outside Punjabi singer Gulab Sidhu's house in Barnala
In a shocking incident, unidentified gunmen fired multiple shots outside the residence of Punjabi singer Gulab Sidhu in Barnala district of Punjab late at night on Saturday.
Widespread rainfall in these states on Saturday; IMD issues warning
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across several Indian states on Saturday.
7 rounds fired at Ammy Virk's convoy in Canada?
Punjabi singer-actor Ammy Virk was reportedly the target of a drive-by shooting in British Columbia, Canada, on September 5.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in several states in coming days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in several states over the next few days.
IMD warns of heavy rain in Delhi, neighboring states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rainfall alert for Delhi and neighboring states on Sunday.
The regional twists that make chole kulche special
Chole kulche is a popular North Indian breakfast loved for its delicious flavors and filling nature.
Mann, wife taking ₹5cr bribes to quash rape cases: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has leveled serious allegations against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his wife.
1 dead, 1 injured in firing; AAP leader targeted
In a shocking incident, four assailants opened fire in the main market of Punjab's Ferozepur district on Saturday night.
BJP president reprimands Delhi MPs for visiting Sajjan Kumar's family
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin has reprimanded three Delhi MPs for visiting the family of former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, who died recently.
'Will beat you': Raj Thackeray's son warns drivers over Marathi
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Amit Thackeray has warned that auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers found speaking only in Hindi will be beaten up.
Sidhu Moosewala's hologram concert tour begins in October
Late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala is set to make a posthumous return with a hologram concert tour, Signed To God World Tour.
ECI creating 'non-voting citizens' category: Chidambaram on citizenship verification
Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram has slammed the Election Commission of India (ECI) over its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Ex-diplomat Navdeep Suri raises concern over SIR process
Former Indian diplomat Navdeep Suri has raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) voter roll exercise of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Mann's wife demanded ₹5cr to hush-up rape case? NHRC intervenes
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked top civil and police officials in Punjab to investigate allegations that the wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann demanded ₹5 crore to suppress a rape case.
These Indian street breakfasts are made for sweet tooths
India's streets are dotted with sweet breakfasts, a perfect start to the day.
'Bandi Singh' protesters call for Punjab shutdown today
A Sikh organization has called for a seven-hour statewide shutdown in Punjab on Friday.
BJP appoints new state in-charges for poll-bound UP, Punjab
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced new state in-charges for Uttar Pradesh and Punjab ahead of the upcoming elections.
Monsoon: Heavy rain warnings in Punjab, Bihar, Himachal, Gujarat
The monsoon has become irregular across India, with the rain-bearing trough moving away from Delhi-NCR and easing over Maharashtra. However, heavy rains are expected in Punjab, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Gujarat.
'Received divine order from Waheguru': What Sukhbir Badal's attacker said
The Nihang Sikh who attacked Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal with a kirpan on Thursday told the police that he carried out the attack after receiving aadesh (divine order) from "Waheguru."
Sukhbir Badal breaks silence after kirpan attack at Nanded gurdwara
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has alleged that the kirpan attack on him in Maharashtra's Nanded was part of a "larger conspiracy" to disrupt peace in Punjab.
Pitbull attacks couple at rental property; CCTV captures horrifying scene
A couple was brutally attacked by a pet pitbull in Patiala, Punjab, on Tuesday evening.
Punjab: 3 Kanwariyas killed in road accident
A tragic road accident near a petrol pump in Sirhind, Punjab, claimed the lives of three Kanwariyas and left another injured.
Day after Modi meeting, Sukhbir Badal backs delimitation bill
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has expressed support for the Delimitation Bill and Women's Reservation Bill, a day after he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Amritsar top cop transferred after Jantar Mantar remarks
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has abruptly transferred Amritsar CP Gurpreet Singh Bhullar.
Delhi-NCR thunderstorms, heavy rain over western UP
The southwest monsoon is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday.
ISI planning petrol bomb attacks on Independence Day, intel flags
Intelligence reports have warned of a major escalation in Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-backed terror tactics in Punjab.
Kejriwal announces 'national town hall' against E20 on August 1
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will host a "National Town Hall against E20" on August 1 in Delhi, party leader Arvind Kejriwal said.
PoK elections to begin today amid violence, political unrest
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is all set to hold elections for its legislative assembly on Monday amid ongoing violent clashes and political unrest.
Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu resigns
Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, has resigned from his post in the Union Council of Ministers.
US citizen, Khalistani arrested trying to enter from Nepal illegally
Security forces in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district foiled an infiltration bid from Nepal, arresting five people including a wanted terrorist and a United States citizen.
Cop on patrol killed in Anantnag; Lashkar proxy claims responsibility
Suspected terrorists opened fire on a police party in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, killing a policeman.
Shambhu border sealed as farmers head to Delhi for Mahapanchayat
The Haryana government has sealed the Shambhu border to prevent farmers from reaching Delhi for a Kisan Mahapanchayat.
Punjab farmers to march toward Kisan Ghat in Delhi tomorrow
A large group of farmers from Punjab has left for Delhi to participate in a Mahapanchayat on July 21 against the proposed India-US trade agreement.
Punjab cop arrested for extortion, corruption after US indictment
Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, a Punjab police officer, has been arrested after being indicted by United States prosecutors. The case against him was filed under the Extortion and Corruption Act.
NEET UG 2026 results declared; over 11 lakh candidates qualify
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the results of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), NEET UG 2026.
Why Khalra's politics wasn't shown in 'Satluj': Honey Trehan answers
Filmmaker Honey Trehan has defended his recently released film Satluj.