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Jalandhar-based RTI activist Simranjit Singh was shot dead near Lovely Professional University, Phagwara. Two bullets struck his head at close range, with a .32 bore pistol found nearby and a 12 bore rifle in his vehicle. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the accused.
Focus On Counter-drone Training, Tech Upgrades, Inter-agency Coordination
BJP Retains Nayagaon Stronghold, Cong Struggles In Urban Belt
The BJP has appointed former Congress MLA Kewal Singh Dhillon as its Punjab president, a significant move ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. Dhillon, a wealthy Jat Sikh industrialist, aims to revive Punjab's past glory and address key issues. This appointment marks a departure from the party's previous practice of selecting Hindu leaders in the Sikh-majority state.
Nearly 25,000 Cases Reported In Period; Most Claims Stalled Over Poor Documentation, Lack Of Awareness
Month-long Campaign Will Target Hotspots, Peddlers; Drone Surveillance, Property Action Planned
Says Timeline Runs From Booking Date; Rejects Builders Covid Defence
DC Office Asked To Demarcate Land; Tender Process Likely Soon
In a groundbreaking move, Archana Gupta, a seasoned radiologist, has taken the helm as the Haryana BJP chief, marking a historic moment as only the second woman to embrace this role in over 40 years.
India reflects deeply on the passing of Raja Randhir Singh, an illustrious five-time Olympian and trailblazing sports administrator, who left us at 79. Renowned for his shooting prowess, he held significant roles in the Indian Olympic Association and the Olympic Council of Asia, influencing the evolution of sports in the country.

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