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Thursday, January 15, 2026
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Topic: Punjab

Ex-Punjab CM Channi to do ‘MA in economics’, learn how to balance freebies & economic growth

Congress candidate from Jalandhar, Charanjit Singh Channi says he wants to better understand Punjab’s economy, criticises Modi’s visits & CM Mann’s governance.

Punjab’s wheat procurement surpasses last year’s total, benefiting over 22 lakh farmers

The highest contribution to the procurement came from Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.

Channi to Ravneet Bittu, Punjab candidates of all stripes are flocking to ‘apolitical’ Dera Beas

Radha Soami Satsang Beas is Punjab's most influential dera & frequented by politicians during polls. Its chief, Gurinder Singh Dhillon, has said that 'all candidates are dear to us’.

‘I would have taken Kartarpur Sahib’ — Modi invokes 1971 war, Sikh history & CAA in 1st Punjab rally

PM slams both AAP and Congress in his speech, draws attention of people to plight of Punjab's economy and its drug problems.

Fact Check: Video of anti-AAP protest in Haryana is old, unrelated to 2024 Lok Sabha polls

An old video of ex-servicemen from Punjab urging Haryana voters to vote against the AAP has been shared out of context amid ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

‘Why so much govt support?’ Sukhbir Badal questions Amritpal’s poll debut, alleges he is a BJP ‘plant’

Akali leader adds that BJP has reached a point where it only wants to win. Punjab has no space for militancy & people are nationalists & want peace, he asserts.

Bhindranwale aide, militants’ lawyer — who is Rajdev Singh Khalsa, ex-MP helming Amritpal’s campaign

From his association with Akali Dal to AAP & BJP, Khalsa has a complex political tapestry. His association with Amritpal began after the latter returned from Dubai in 2022.

Padma Shri awardee Punjabi poet & writer Surjit Patar dies at 79

He died in his sleep, his family members say. Patar’s poetic works include ‘Hawa Vich Likhe Harf’, ‘Hanere Vich Sulagdi Varanmala’, ‘Patjhar Di Pazeb’, ‘Lafzaan Di Dargah’ & ‘Surzameen’.

Want to understand Punjab’s history? Look to farmers and peasants, not Gurus

Khalsa Sikhs were once a tiny minority. It was by winning over farmers that they brought the Mughal Empire to its knees.

AAP’s promises on trial: Public confrontations and protests mark Punjab’s election campaign

Anti-incumbency sentiments grow as AAP grapples with dissatisfaction & criticism over issues ranging from casteist remarks to farmer protests over compensation & unmet promises.

On Camera

India’s nuclear-power goal needs more than capital

New Delhi has finally accepted that the base load power demand of the future will need supplementing, and nuclear plants are one way to go about it.

Coastal states Maharashtra, TN, Gujarat top India’s exports index, landlocked UP a surprise performer

Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.

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.