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TopicAAP Punjab

Topic: AAP Punjab

Sukhbir meets Majithia in jail 3 months after arrest. Why Dera Beas chief’s visit is creating more buzz

The Dera has massive following in Punjab & even as it has remained largely apolitical for decades, the optics of 'Babaji' visiting the Akali leader in jail sends a strong political signal.

Punjab AAP MLA takes a jab at his own govt, gets arrested in rape case. And then, a dramatic escape

Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra alleges action being taken against him on a 3-year-old complaint as he questioned Punjab government's flood preparations. 

Punjab to launch first-ever evidence-based anti-drug curriculum for Classes 9 to 12

The 27-week curriculum, developed with Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee’s J-PAL, uses interactive sessions, films, quizzes & group activities to debunk myths & tackle peer pressure.

Punjab is new Kingdom of Kejriwal as CM Mann plays host but Delhi AAP takes over power corridors

Since losing Delhi, Kejriwal has made 3 public appearances in the Capital, but in Punjab, he has appeared in public over a dozen times. Oppn questions his control over CM Mann's govt.

Punjab’s war on drugs is an asymmetric fight. Poor infra, not enough doctors or data

Punjab reported 33,000 drug-related cases between 2022 & 2024, second only to Kerala. While a police crackdown is limited to choking the supply of drugs, the demand remains intact.

Post-Delhi loss, AAP begins ‘operation clean-up’ in Punjab. 52 cops dismissed in a day, 400 more on radar

Dismissed policemen were either facing charges of graft, gross misconduct or long absence from service. CM Mann has called for zero-tolerance policy, ‘clean up’ of police, bureaucracy.

Delhi gone, Kejriwal to work on ‘Punjab Model’ of governance

At a meeting with AAP's Punjab MLAs in Delhi Tuesday, the party chief asked them to approach him if they face any bureaucratic hurdles.

What AAP’s defeat in Delhi could mean for Punjab & Bhagwant Mann

AAP had registered a phenomenal victory in Punjab in the 2022 assembly elections, winning 92 of 117 seats. The state will next go to polls in 2027.

Punjab Cong chief blames AAP govt ‘negligence’ for attack on SAD’s Badal at Golden Temple

Amarinder Singh Raja Warring seeks 'strictest' punishment for the accused, and condemned the law and order situation in the state.

On Camera

Why is going to law school so popular again?

In a recent survey of law school admissions officers, 94% said the current political climate in the US played at least a moderate role in the increase.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.