Punjab: News
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.
'Dhurandhar 2' auto-driver can't afford to watch his own scene
Despite the box office success of Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, a viral video has surfaced featuring an auto-rickshaw driver who appears briefly in the film's final scene.
Who is Isha Rikhi, Punjabi actor who married rapper Badshah?
Rapper Badshah, whose real name is Aditya Prateek Singh, has reportedly tied the knot with Punjabi actor and model Isha Rikhi.
Did Badshah marry Punjabi actor Isha Rikhi? Pictures go viral
In a surprising turn of events, renowned rapper Badshah has reportedly tied the knot with Punjabi model and actor Isha Rikhi.
Punjab minister resigns over harassment allegations in official's suicide case
Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar resigned on Saturday after a Punjab Warehousing Corporation (PWC) official allegedly died by suicide.
Punjabi actor Gippy Grewal allegedly receives death threats from gangster
Renowned Punjabi singer-actor Gippy Grewal has reportedly received death threats from notorious gangster Goldy Brar, as per Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal.
Delhi-NCR receives light rain, IMD issues orange alert for Ghaziabad
Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were greeted with light rain and thunderstorms on Sunday morning.
Moosewala murder case: Accused Pawan Bishnoi, Jagtar Singh granted bail
The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to two accused, Pawan Kumar Bishnoi and Jagtar Singh, in the 2022 murder case of famous Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.
10,000 Punjab weddings under threat amid LPG supply disruption
A sudden halt in commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder supply has thrown Punjab into a tizzy.
Iran conflict could impact India's agricultural exports to West Asia
India's agricultural sector could take a major hit if the war in Iran continues for an extended period.
Punjab: 2 suspects in sarpanch murder case arrested
The Moga police have arrested two suspects in the murder of Harpinder Singh, alias Happy, the sarpanch of Patto Hira Singh village.
Cool mornings, scorching afternoons: North India's March heat starts early
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a strange weather pattern for Monday.