Punjab: News
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.
Heat scorches North India; hills brace for snow, rain
India is bracing for a week of contrasting weather conditions.
High alert in Delhi after IEDs found in Kashmir, Punjab
Security agencies have issued a high alert after two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were discovered in Punjab and Kashmir, according to a report by India Today.
Delhi on high alert after LeT plans attack in India
A terror alert has been issued for Delhi after intelligence inputs suggested that the Pakistan-based terrorist outfit, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), is planning attacks on religious places, according to various media reports.
Bishnoi gang criminal involved in Sidhu Moosewala murder arrested
The Counter Intelligence Unit of the Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested Mahfooz Ali, also known as Bobby Kabootar, a key criminal of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who was absconding for almost a decade.
Why Pakistan could be staring at water-shortage after March 31
India will soon restrict the flow of the excess water from the Ravi River to Pakistan. This comes as the long-awaited Shahpur Kandi dam project nears completion by March 31.
'We're old-fashioned': SC advises caution in physical relations before marriage
The Supreme Court has advised caution in indulging in pre-marital physical relationships, stressing that a boy and girl are essentially strangers before marriage.
Actor Himanshi Khurana receives extortion call from Lawrence Bishnoi aide
Punjabi actor and Bigg Boss 13 star Himanshi Khurana has been placed under heightened police protection after receiving an extortion call demanding ₹10 crore, reported India Today.
Punjab law student kills classmate, then turns gun on himself
In a shocking incident, a first-year law student at Usma Law College in Tarn Taran district, Punjab, shot dead his classmate and then turned the gun on himself.
PM Modi's visit to Punjab dera sparks political debate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ballan village in Punjab's Jalandhar district, just hours after the Union Budget 2026-27 was presented in Parliament.
Punjab, Haryana, Himachal log excess January rain, contradicting forecasts
Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh have defied weather forecasts by receiving excess rainfall in January.
Bomb threats received for Dera Ballan ahead of PM's visit
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jalandhar, Punjab, bomb threats were received for Dera Sachkhand Ballan and two local schools on Saturday.
Severe weather puts Delhi on 'red alert', flights disrupted
Delhi and its neighboring regions woke up to a rainy Tuesday morning, triggering weather alerts and flight disruptions.
Western Disturbances to bring snow, hail; cold wave to continue
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a fresh spell of winter weather from January 26, impacting large parts of north, northwest, and central India.
Cold wave to continue in Punjab, Rajasthan: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for cold waves in several northern states, including Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab.
Punjab train track blast: Khalistani link under lens
A recent explosion on a railway track near Sirhind, Punjab, has raised security concerns ahead of Republic Day.
Delhi Police files FIR against Pannun for Republic Day threats
The Delhi Police's Special Cell has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the leader of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).
Major administrative shake-up ahead as 300 IAS set to retire
In 2026, nearly 300 senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers will retire, including Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan and key state Chief Secretaries.
Western Disturbance chills north-India: Rain in Delhi-NCR, Kashmir sees snowfall
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed moderate rainfall and thunderstorms on Friday morning as an active Western Disturbance gripped north India.
Western disturbances to bring rain, snow across Himalayas, north India
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has forecast a series of three western disturbances that will likely bring prolonged wet weather to the western Himalayan region over the next week.
Netflix's 'Kohrra' S02: Barun Sobti-Mona Singh's series arrives in February
Netflix's acclaimed investigative drama Kohrra is returning for its second season on February 11.
'Want to come back': Indian woman who married Pakistani
An unauthenticated audio clip, purportedly of Sarabjeet Kaur, an Indian woman who converted to Islam and married a Pakistani after she went on a pilgrimage to Pakistan, has gone viral.
Who is Talwiinder, the rumored boyfriend of Disha Patani?
Bollywood actor Disha Patani has reportedly found love in Punjabi singer-songwriter Talwinder Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Talwiinder.
North India freezes: Delhi-NCR becomes colder than Shimla
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave warning for several parts of northern India, including Delhi and the National Capital Region, as well as Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh.
Delhi records season's coldest day at 3.2°C
Delhi and several northern states of India are reeling under a cold wave, with temperatures dropping to their season's lowest.
PM Modi takes part in 'Shaurya Yatra' featuring 108-horse procession
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday participated in the "Shaurya Yatra" at Somnath Temple, Gujarat.
Delhi-NCR wakes up to unexpected rain, records season's lowest temperature
Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were taken by surprise on Friday morning as they woke up to surprise rainfall.
Punjab: Ex-kabaddi player shot, assailants taunt kin to collect body
A former kabaddi player, Gagandeep Singh (36), was shot dead in Ludhiana's Manuke village on Monday.
Punjab: 15-year-old arrested for allegedly spying for ISI
The Punjab Police arrested a 15-year-old boy on charges of espionage for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Weather update: Cold wave, dense fog grip north India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a cold wave and dense fog in several parts of North India. The weather conditions are likely to affect railway and flight operations.
'Your abysmal record...': India slams Pakistan on minorities charge
India has strongly rejected allegations by Pakistan on the treatment of minorities in its territory.
IMD warns of severe weather conditions across North India
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has warned of severe winter weather conditions across large parts of North India in the coming days.
10 Indians 'confirmed dead' in Russian army: Punjab kin
The tragic fate of Indian men who went abroad for work and were later recruited into the Russian army has come to light, according to a report by The Indian Express.
Bhangra dance v/s stair walking: Which uplifts your mood more?
Bhangra dance and stair walking are two popular activities that can uplift your mood.
Badshah provides new homes to flood victims in Punjab
Rapper Badshah has partnered with the Sikh Aid Foundation to provide permanent homes for families affected by recent floods in Punjab.
Delhi AQI still 'very poor'; over 150 flights delayed
Delhi's air quality continues to remain in the "very poor" category as dense fog envelops the national capital.
If you love ghugni, these variations are a must-try
A popular street food, ghugni, is a delicious, hearty breakfast option that can be found in different parts of India.
Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo declared 'holy cities'
The Punjab government has officially declared the walled city of Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib, and Talwandi Sabo as "Holy Cities."