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Topic: Punjab

Behind SAD move to sit out Punjab bypolls, a new low in strained ties with Akal Takht

Move 'in solidarity' with party chief Sukhbir Badal, who was declared a sinner and 'barred' from contesting polls by the takht. Rivals say bid to benefit the BJP.

Watch CutTheClutter: Canada border employee on NIA wanted list brings back Punjab’s darkest era

In Episode 1540, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks back at the assassination of Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Singh Sandhu, his family, & their stirring 1990-1991 story.

How CPI(M) support to govt on Canada row is rooted in history of Punjab insurgency & slain comrades

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has flagged threats posed by Sikh separatist elements operating on Canadian soil, said Canada's allegations 'have been rejected by Govt of India'.

Punjab’s PCOCA in focus after Baba Siddique murder. All about MCOCA-like law, in cold storage for 8 yrs

Police say Punjab desperately needs the tough new legislation as organised crime has shot up since 2016 but the conviction rate remains low as witnesses are afraid to testify against gangsters.

SC-ST entrepreneurship conclave held in Moga, Punjab

Event aims to promote self-employment among marginalized communities

How fate of Khalsa University in Punjab’s Majha turned into a Akali-Congress prestige battle

An SC ruling has ended years of political wrangling in Punjab. Congress says move would ruin Khalsa College's heritage status. Akalis accuse Congress of politicising education.

Change of chief secretary adds to buzz about tensions between Punjab CM Mann, Kejriwal

On Monday, Kejriwal summoned some cabinet ministers from Punjab for one-on-one meetings. AAP chief is expected to meet AAP MLAs from Punjab in coming days, it is learnt.

Khalsa University vs Punjab: As SC quashes 2017 repeal law, a look back at the 7-year legal tussle

SC said it did not wish to go into allegations of mala fides in case & looked at two questions to rule that Khalsa University (Repeal) Act, 2017, was ‘arbitrary, violated Article 14’.

Punjab villages ‘auction off’ sarpanch posts days before Panchayat polls, Rs 2cr bid highest so far

State election commissioner asks for detailed reports in 24 hours; Punjab & Haryana HC will hear the matter Thursday as ruling AAP & oppn Congress play blame game.

As Punjab BJP denies reports of Jakhar’s resignation, rumblings indicate he’s ‘upset’ with high command

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has offered to resign and the matter has been in discussion in the top circles of BJP for the past few days, it is learnt.

On Camera

The killing of a Minnesota woman by ICE agent has awoken the ‘tech Left’

‘We all bear a collective responsibility to speak up and not be silent when we see things like the events of the last week,’ Jeff Dean, chief scientist at Google, wrote on X.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.