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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Topic: Bathinda

Influencer Kamal Kaur’s body found inside car in Bathinda, ‘got threats from gangster Arsh Dalla last yr’

SSP Bathinda says murder case has been registered. Kaur had informed her family that she was heading to Bathinda for an event on 9 June, it is learnt.

A son clutched my hand as his mother lay dying. I saw birth, death & Punjab’s compassion, all at once

When you’re on ground during such times, rush to break news leaves little room to process & reflect. Yet, as I left Tungwali village, I told myself ‘Thank God no one was hurt here’.

Bathinda goes into self-imposed blackout — order lifted but villagers still won’t switch on the lights

Villagers in Bathinda have huddled inside their homes. Students are refusing to use candles to study. 'We only use mobile torches to move around the house when it’s absolutely necessary.'

IAS officer & BJP candidate Parampal Kaur Sidhu’s resignation accepted. How it’s different from VRS

She had earlier applied for voluntary retirement, but her request was rejected by Punjab govt. Though her resignation has been accepted, she will not get pension & other emoluments.

Gangster-turned-activist & now politician — who is Lakha Sidhana, Simranjit Mann’s pick for Bathinda

SAD (Amritsar) chief Mann has also fielded retired Punjab Police inspector Bhupinder Singh Bhullar from Ferozepur constituency. Bhupinder is the father of slain gangster Jaipal Bhullar.

Four soldiers killed at Bathinda military station, ‘fratricide’ suspected 

Firing incident happened 4.35 am Wednesday, says Army. 2 gunmen were isolated in a mess area. Both have INSAS rifles with magazine of 28 rounds that went missing 2 days ago.

On Camera

BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.