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Topic: Punjab

Congress, Akalis, Sikh religious body can’t come together even in the name of Guru Nanak

Congress government in the state, the SGPC and Centre to all hold separate events to begin year-long tribute celebrations.

CM Amarinder Singh suspects Pakistan hand in Amritsar grenade attack

The Punjab CM calls it an act of terror, says grenade used was similar to ones manufactured in Pakistan army ordnance factory.

Congress asks union home ministry to protect Navjot Singh Sidhu outside Punjab

Congress has said Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu has been receiving ‘more threats’ since he left the BJP

Kashmir belongs to Pakistan, Afridi backtracks after row

Here’s what’s happening across the border: Two newspapers served notices for misquoting Chief Justice of Pakistan; Pakistan's Punjab village’s men fought during WW1.

Twice-bitten Punjab govt still has no clue on what its history textbooks should say

New books commissioned by Captain Amarinder Singh’s Punjab govt have also been withdrawn, after SAD accused them of insulting Sikh Gurus & many discrepancies.

AAP rebel Sukhpal Khaira hints at forming ‘third front’ in Punjab with Akali dissidents

Rebel AAP leader Sukhpal Khaira says they are in talks with dissident Akalis and are also looking to align with Panthic leaders in Punjab.

Eye on Haryana polls, Arvind Kejriwal blames Punjab farmers for Delhi’s air pollution

Arvind Kejriwal presents satellite images to show that the number of stubble burning incidents in Haryana have been much lower than those in Punjab.

A colourful revolution is sweeping across Punjab schools without a single paisa from govt

Through the BaLA programme, teachers and students have transformed over 400 government school buildings in Punjab into vibrant learning spaces. Chandigarh: If you travel in Punjab,...

In Punjab’s first #MeToo moment, IAS officer takes on Amarinder govt minister

Woman officer accuses Technical Education Minister Charanjit Singh Channi of sending her 'inappropriate' messages, opposition calls for his sacking.

Priest who was key witness in Kerala nun rape case dead, cops say it could be heart attack

Father Kuriakose Kattuthara was found dead in his room Monday. Police believe he died of natural causes, but have not ruled out foul play yet.

On Camera

Who is an Indian woman? Laapataa Ladies Oscar entry shows she must be submissive too

The sweeping statements by Film Federation of India Oscar jury dismiss the urban Indian woman’s life, and struggles, as foreign.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?