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Topic: Punjab

Four soldiers killed at Bathinda military station, ‘fratricide’ suspected 

Firing incident happened 4.35 am Wednesday, says Army. 2 gunmen were isolated in a mess area. Both have INSAS rifles with magazine of 28 rounds that went missing 2 days ago.

‘Journalist’, chronicler of Sikh militancy — who is Amritpal aide Papalpreet, now in police net

On the run since 18 March, Papalpreet was allegedly involved in organising 2015 Sarbat Khalsa & also procured donations for families of former Sikh militants from sympathetic NRIs.

Punjab advocate general under fire for ‘shameful acts’ towards woman lawyer, opposition demands probe

In letter to governor, Opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa referred to a video posted by the woman's family giving details of AG Vinod Ghai’s alleged misconduct & asked for his removal.

Punjab youth are unemployable. The state doesn’t have a Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune or Noida

Young people of Punjab are perennially trapped in disenchantment with their state and in an irrational yearning to migrate. 'There is no scope in Punjab. So why spend time studying?'

‘Save power, more time for staff’: CM Bhagwant Mann announces new office timings for Punjab

From 2 May to 15 July, government offices in the state will open at 7:30 a.m. & close at 2 p.m. Currently, these offices in Punjab operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Punjab Police watch for Amritpal’s return ahead of Baisakhi. Akal Takht still silent on sarbat Khalsa

Police is keeping close eye on bus stands, deras for Amritpal — suspected to be currently hiding in UP — ahead of Baisakhi, day Khalistani preacher requested meeting of Sikhs.

‘Under attack, need elected representatives’: Why Christians in Punjab have launched a political party

It is an attempt to bring Christian communities & traditions in Punjab under a single political entity, party founder says. First challenge will be to contest Jalandhar LS bypoll.

Sarbat Khalsa on Amritpal’s demand? With Akal Takht silent, experts explain why it would be a bad idea

In a purported video message last week, radical preacher Amritpal Singh had demanded that Akal Takht organise a 'Sarbat Khalsa' — or congregation of all Sikhs — on Baisakhi.

Punjab has a bigger problem than Amritpal—young people with one-way ticket to Canada

Entire families are moving abroad, and many a village has only children and the elderly, affecting the entire social fabric of the countryside.

Praise for Rahul, message for ‘brother’ Mann, mum on Amritpal — what Sidhu said after walking out of jail

After being released from Patiala jail, former Punjab Congress chief said democracy was 'in chains' and there was 'conspiracy to put President’s Rule in Punjab'.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

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.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

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.