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Topic: Punjab

Accused in Kamal Kaur murder, Amritpal Mehron ran riot for years in name of ‘cleaning up’ Punjab

For years, Amritpal Mehron fashioned himself as a self-styled enforcer of Sikh morals. Now, he stands accused in the murder of an influencer he called ‘vulgar’.

Fear grips Punjab influencers after extremists kill Kamal Kaur. ‘Dark days of 1984’

Across Punjab, social media influencers are panicking about being next on the hit list of Amritpal Singh Mehron, accused of orchestrating Kamal Kaur’s murder over ‘indecent’ content.

Latest entrant in Ludhiana West bypoll fray—AI-generated Punjabi diss tracks targeting Kejriwal

Apart from Congress handles, these songs and videos are also being popularised by a host of AAP workers, volunteers who raised banner of revolt against AAP’s Delhi team.

Influencer Kamal Kaur’s body found inside car in Bathinda, ‘got threats from gangster Arsh Dalla last yr’

SSP Bathinda says murder case has been registered. Kaur had informed her family that she was heading to Bathinda for an event on 9 June, it is learnt.

Punjab-based YouTuber found to be ‘associated with Pakistani Intelligence Operative’ held

Punjab-based YouTuber found to be 'associated with Pakistani Intelligence Operative' held

End of 3-month anti-drug push, Punjab DGP says battle won but war continues; Oppn calls it ‘ceasefire’

DGP Yadav told media in Chandigarh that Punjab police had been ‘largely victorious’ in restricting spread of drugs in the state but the war on drugs will continue.

4 dead, several injured after explosion at at firecracker factory in Punjab’s Sri Muktsar Sahib

The injured have been transported to a nearby hospital, with rescue missions ongoing for those still trapped under the debris.

Operation Shield: Mock drills in Punjab, Haryana & Rajasthan postponed

The civil defence exercise originally scheduled for Thursday was postponed following the Union Home Ministry’s directions.

Punjab’s most ambitious land acquisition exercise yet faces Oppn resistance, SAD promises agitation

The state housing department plans to acquire 24,311 acres in southern Ludhiana for urban estate development and has been authorised to begin the land acquisition process.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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.