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Topic: Zira protest

Who’s Gautam Malhotra, Punjab liquor baron held by ED in Delhi excise policy money laundering case

Gautam is son of ex Akali Dal MLA Deep Malhotra & director in the alcohol manufacturing & distribution company Oasis Group, whose Zira factory was shut down by Punjab govt last month.

Zira liquor factory: ‘Give it to us in writing,’ say protesters after Mann promises to shut plant

AAP government had announced closure of liquor factory on 17 January, but written orders are yet to come. Four expert panels are looking into allegations of pollution.

Protests, lathicharge — why Punjab farmers are becoming increasingly disenchanted with AAP govt

Protest against Zira liquor factory is yet another example of the growing rift between Mann government and farmers, who were the primary drivers of AAP’s landslide victory in March.

Zira factory stir: HC tells Punjab to file fresh reports by 4 panels probing pollution claims

The factory, which has been shut since 24 July, had moved court for relief. Judge says question was not if the water is polluted or not but whether factory is causing pollution.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.