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Topic: Punjab

Patiala rail blast: 4 suspects arrested, Punjab Police claim links with Pakistan-based arms suppliers

This comes months after similar incident in freight corridor at Sirhind railway station. Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa says 'law & order cannot run on headlines and PR'.

‘Guru sahib told me to risk my life’—Punjab farmer ends 18-month protest over sacrilege law

Gurjeet Singh Khalsa’s prolonged protest became a rallying point in Punjab’s sacrilege debate, which has shaped state politics for more than a decade.

Existential moment for AAP? Party’s Punjab MP losses to BJP ‘could trigger domino effect in Delhi’

The exit of key MPs, many from Punjab, may spark a broader shift within AAP ranks. Experts warn councillors and MLAs could follow, gravitating toward BJP as the party’s grip weakens in both states.

What the Raghav Chadha-led exodus means for AAP & BJP in Punjab, with polls just a year away

Political analysts say the high-profile exits will reinforce the BJP's criticism that Kejriwal’s style of functioning is not just extremely centralised but he also does not tolerate dissent.

‘Stop selling Punjab’s pain’—Congress leader slams makers of Lawrence Bishnoi docu-series

Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring argued at the Punjab and Haryana High Court that the series risked glorifying gangster culture and sought a ban.

10-min operation ends 560+ days of protest for sacrilege law. Patiala farmer brought down from tower

The 43-yr-old had been staying atop the nearly 400-foot tower since 12 October 2024. Punjab govt passed amendment to Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2008 this week.

Punjab got anti-sacrilege law after three failed attempts in past decade. And this one has teeth

After a decade of failed attempts, the Punjab government deployed a new legal strategy that uses the state law route to push through the tough anti-sacrilege legislation.

‘Defaming Punjab’: State Congress chief Warring sends Zee5 legal notice for ‘Lawrence of Punjab’

Warring said docuseries should be banned as it was trying to defame Punjab. He said Bishnoi was from Rajasthan, not Punjab, and using word 'Punjab' in title was Centre's campaign to malign Punjab.

‘Used influence to protect betting operators’—ED raids premises linked to Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora

ED officials say Arora and his firms involved in round-tripping & insider trading. 13 locations raided, including that of his son, firms & business partners. Mann alleges vendetta.

Why Punjab govt wants MP Amritpal in Dibrugarh jail even after end of NSA detention

In moving HC, state govt has made it clear it doesn't intend to extend Amritpal’s detention under NSA. He will now be arrested in connection with the many cases against him in the state.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.