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Topic: Patiala

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. 

With Punjabi University under fire for ‘water burial’ of ‘Mahan Kosh’, Akal Takht steps in for inquiry

The Sikh temporal body came down heavily on the administration after students staged massive protests alleging desecration of the revered text. V-C & other top officials have been booked.

Students now on hunger strike over ‘lack of action’ against him, RGNUL V-C refuses to resign

Controversy began after Jai Shankar Singh is said to have inspected girls' hostel on 22 September without notice. Female warden was present during visit, says law university's V-C.

Patiala RGNUL students want V-C resignation at all costs. They won’t have their voices muzzled

Students spoke to the media but from behind umbrellas. They’re walking a tightrope – trying to voice their concerns to the government while avoiding the wrath of college authorities

Punjab Women Commission writes to President Murmu, calls for removal of RGNUL Patiala V-C

Students of Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law are protesting against V-C Jai Shankar Singh for violating the privacy of female students by entering their hostel rooms without consent.

Patiala stronghold crumbles as Preneet Kaur loses to Congress’s Dharamvira Gandhi

Gandhi now has tag of giant slayer as he had earlier defeated Kaur in 2014 parliamentary elections as AAP candidate. Outgoing MP is a member of erstwhile Patiala royal family.

Saved by a pothole? ‘Dead’ Haryana man ‘jolted to life’ on way to village for last rites

Darshan Singh's family was bringing his 'body' back home in an ambulance when his son noticed his hand moving after the vehicle hit a 'big pothole'.

Woman ‘killed for drinking liquor’ in Patiala gurdwara, SGPC alleges plot to target Sikh shrines

Victim identified as Parvinder Kaur, aged between 45 and 50 years old and said to be undergoing treatment for drug addiction. Accused Nirmaljit Singh Saini, who shot her, was arrested from the spot.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

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.