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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicCaptain Amarinder Singh

Topic: Captain Amarinder Singh

Sidhu now takes direct jibe at CM on desecration probe quashing, says AG made ‘scapegoat’

Sidhu has been indirectly lobbing potshots at CM, who also holds home portfolio, since the investigation was quashed by HC, accusing his govt of not defending case strongly.

Sidhu back on warpath with Amarinder, attacks govt for ‘weak’ defence of desecration probe

Sidhu puts out 13-minute video asking why ‘inconsequential people were being made scapegoats and ministers protected’ after high court quashed Punjab Police probe.

Why Punjab finally relented on direct payment for farmers at 2-hour meet with Piyush Goyal

Rabi marketing season kicks off in Punjab Saturday but, until Thursday, the state and central governments had been locked in a tussle over the mode of payment to farmers.

Even Montek panel wanted to reform Punjab farming like Modi govt. But Amarinder got cold feet

The committee, appointed to recommend post-Covid economic strategy, criticised APMCs’ hold on agriculture and wanted more private players in its marketing.

Punjab farmers say won’t let passenger trains to run, ask Centre to allow goods trains first

Protesting farmers say the 'stubborn attitude' of the central government in not allowing good strains to run in Punjab is unfortunate.

Tractors, dharnas & 30 mins of business on Day 1 of Punjab special session against farm laws

Opposition AAP and Akali Dal have demanded copies of the proposed legislation against the Modi govt’s farm laws before it is introduced in Punjab assembly.

Punjab MLA Khaira questions clean chit to minister in scholarship ‘scam’, seeks judicial probe

Citing details from ThePrint article analysing two reports related to the Dalit scholarship 'scam', Sukhpal Singh Khaira said probe should be conducted by a sitting HC judge.

How Punjab chief secy report absolving minister in Rs 64-cr ‘scam’ seemed to ignore ‘evidence’

Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan’s report is based on another report submitted by a three-member committee of IAS officers that probed the Dalit scholarship ‘scam’.

Punjab approves 33% quota for women for direct recruitment in state civil services

The cabinet Wednesday approved the Punjab Civil Services (Reservation of Posts for Women) Rules, 2020, to provide for the reservation for women.

Punjab’s protesting farmers reject Centre’s offer to meet, say withdraw farm acts first

Farmer bodies say they’ll further intensify stir after rejecting Agriculture Secretary Sanjay Agarwal’s invite for a meeting at Delhi’s Krishi Bhawan.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.