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Topic: Punjab

Why ailing Dallewal has landed Mann govt in tricky spot despite backing farmers’ stir in Punjab

The Punjab govt tells Supreme Court that Dallewal would accept medical aid if Centre holds talks with farmers. It is under pressure to intervene & 'save' Dallewal’s life.

Bad politics, low GDP, rise of religion—What would Supercop KPS Gill say about today’s Punjab

On KPS Gill's 90th birth anniversary, his former colleagues, top IAS officers and others spoke of Punjab’s past, present and its social and political fabric.

203 agents arrested in visa, passport fraud & illegal immigration cases, say police. 107% jump from 2023

Most of those arrested, 70, from Punjab. Police say, arrests are part of larger operation to disrupt visa fraud rings, and expose methods used by agents to exploit immigration loopholes.

Farmers’ bandh shuts down Punjab, leader Pandher says it has ‘wholehearted’ support of Punjabis

Statewide shutdown is in effect from 7 am to 4 pm Monday as part of ongoing protests demanding legal guarantee for minimum support price for crops.

UK Army denies ‘KZF handler’ Jagjeet Singh serving in force. But, ‘image in media of British soldier’

Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav had said the banned KZF was controlled by chief Ranjeet Singh Nita in association with Jaswinder Singh Mannu and Jagjeet Singh, a British soldier.

British soldier who ‘ran module behind Punjab grenade attack’ was in Indian Army. Brother still serving

Punjab Police say KZF operatives Jagjeet Singh from the UK & Jaswinder Singh Mannu from Greece planned the attack, and the 3 slain men, who carried it out, took orders from them.

Pilibhit ‘encounter’: Punjab Police link foreign funds to ‘KZF operatives’ killed, probe larger module

Direct payment by Pakistan-based Khalistan Zindabad Force top operatives used for phone purchase, say police. 'Terror module' is believed to have more members, who are being traced now.

How SGPC, the ‘mini parliament of Sikhs’, conducts elections & its inextricable link to Punjab politics

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has not held an election in 13 years. Last date for voter registration was earlier this month extended for the 6th time, till 15 December.

AAP delivers in ‘semi-final’ Punjab bypolls in boost to CM Mann’s influence, winning 3 of 4 seats

Congress won 1 seat, while BJP lost all 4. Both parties may see a leadership rejig in the state. The bypoll victory is expected to reassert Mann’s authority as AAP’s leader in Punjab.

Why Punjab farmers are crying foul over yield of PR 126 paddy variety & what’s developer PAU’s defence

Farmers have complained of low yield & procurement issues with the Punjab Agricultural University-developed variety. Oppn says govt promoted it without proper yield testing.

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Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.