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Topic: Punjab government

‘All is well,’ Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann plays down tiff with Guv over Chandigarh SSP transfer

'You were busy campaigning,' Governor Banwari Lal Purohit had schooled Mann after he claimed the transfer was made without following due procedure.

After recruitment ‘scam’, Punjab AAP govt now faces opposition heat over promotion ‘scam’  

Senior Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira claims officials took bribes to pass failed candidates in exam to promote revenue clerks to officers, demands vigilance probe.

‘No other option’ — as its fields turn black & skies smoky, why Punjab won’t stop burning stubble

Stubble burning in Punjab has increased by 18.5% from last year. Amid a political blame game, farmers claim they have no choice and agriculture officials say their hands are tied.

Punjab govt orders probe against girl arrested for ‘leaking objectionable videos of students’

Massive protests were held by Chandigarh University students Saturday who alleged that after the videos went viral online, women students living in the hostel attempted suicide.

‘Delhi Darbar running Punjab’: Furore as Raghav Chadha picked for Mann advisory panel

Chadha, a close associate of Delhi CM Kejriwal, to head panel that will advise Punjab govt on public administration. Opposition slams move as 'outsourcing' governance to Delhi.

Punjab AAP govt appoints Kejriwal batchmate as ‘officiating DGP’ amid ‘severe law & order issue’

Gaurav Yadav cleared civil services exam with Kejriwal in 1992. He has been working as principal secretary to Punjab CM's office & acted as main advisor on policing, intelligence & law & order.

Now, AAP govt in Punjab spends Rs 37 cr in 2 months on ads, many aimed at poll-bound Gujarat

RTI reply reveals that govt spent Rs 20 crore on TV & radio ads and Rs 17.21 crore on newspaper ads between March & May. AAP dismisses criticism, says media 'best way to spread message'.

How IAS Sanjay Popli’s juniors ‘collected bribe’ for him, sent jeweller money to turn it to gold

Popli was arrested by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau on 21 June, for allegedly demanding cut of 1% from a contractor working on a Rs 7.3 cr project to lay sewerage pipelines in Nawashahr.

‘Good money’ but a ‘big risk’: Why Punjab farmers are taking a gamble on moong this season

Moong cultivation in Punjab has nearly doubled from last season, mostly due to early wheat harvest. CM Mann’s promise to procure yield at MSP is a boost, but 'a bit late' for some farmers.

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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.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

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.