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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
TopicPunjab AAP government

Topic: Punjab AAP government

Punjab floods are a test for parties. They must act together and fast

PM Modi’s silence on Punjab floods while he tweets about earthquakes in Afghanistan and floods in Pakistan was deafening. A phone call to CM Mann was a small consolation, but people wanted public empathy.

Ex-IPS officer-turned-AAP MLA questions Mann govt amid growing dissidence in Punjab AAP

Slamming handling of 2015 sacrilege cases, Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh says he is being 'humiliated on purpose' by Mann govt. Another MLA had hit out at a 'senior AAP leader' Sunday.

Sukhpal Khaira, arrested Punjab MLA who used social media to pan one & all — from Jagir Kaur to Mann

Arrested Thursday in a 2015 drug case, Khaira has been a vocal critic of the AAP govt in Punjab, but has also had differences with his current party, Congress, in the past.

‘Mere eyewash’ — Punjab AAP MLA slams ‘School of Eminence’ opened by Kejriwal, evokes poll promise

On Wednesday, Punjab govt inaugurated its first ‘School of Eminence’. Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, MLA from Amritsar North, claims cosmetic changes had been made to an existing school.

Congress’s Sukhpal Khaira accuses Mann of insulting ‘Sikh hero’ after ‘aira, gaira Nathu Khaira’ jibe

On Sunday, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann called Congress’s Sukhpal Khaira ‘aira, gaira, Nathu Khaira’. The latter subsequently accused Mann of being 'foolishly arrogant'. 

AAP govt withdraws notification dissolving panchayats in Punjab, Oppn says ‘victory for democracy’

Govt move months ahead of local body polls was slammed as 'politically motivated' by Opposition. Multiple petitions challenging decision were also filed in Punjab & Haryana HC.

‘New levels of corruption’ — Punjab Opposition wants AAP minister accused in land scam dismissed

Lal Chand Kataruchak has been accused of facilitating transfer of an officer accused in Pathankot land scam. This comes months after allegations of sexual misconduct against him.

As Mann govt faces flak on law & order, Punjab makes do with acting DGP for 8 months & counting

In July 2022, Gaurav Yadav was named acting DGP, replacing then DGP V. K. Bhawra. State hasn't sent list of eligible officers to UPSC in line with rules laid down by SC, it is learnt.

As AAP govt trims Punjabi University grant, V-C uses Facebook to ask ‘all Punjabis’ to ‘save’ institution

In video statement, V-C Arvind points out Bhagwant Mann govt has allocated only Rs 164 cr against the Rs 360 cr the university had sought. His predecessor had quit over fund crunch.

Why radical activist Amritpal has ticked off Sikh preachers, politicians & ordinary folk

With Sandhu openly advocating cause of Khalistan & vandalising gurdwaras, central govt, opposition & the people have expressed concerns over Punjab's 'deteriorating' law and order.

On Camera

India has to move on now. Engage with ‘Nooton Bangladesh’

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has, in a sense, tasted her own medicine. The International Crimes Tribunal, the special court she instituted for...

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At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.