The Times of India

In a dramatic twist in Punjab politics, Sanjeev Arora, a minister, was taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate amidst a high-profile money laundering investigation. Reacting swiftly, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann labeled the move a politically charged attack orchestrated by the central government.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted fresh searches on Saturday against Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora and associates as part of a money laundering probe. Raids targeted Arora's official residence in Chandigarh and a Gurugram real estate firm. This follows previous actions under FEMA and a 2024 money laundering investigation.

Haryana Police's Special Detective Unit successfully rescued a 10-year-old boy kidnapped for ransom from Uttar Pradesh. Acting on a tip-off, the SDU team apprehended three accused in Rohtak and safely recovered the child, handing him over to the Uttar Pradesh Police for further investigation. The swift operation ensured the boy's safe return.

Sakoon Singh has launched her captivating historical novel, 'Fourteen Springs of Separation,' which delves into the heart-wrenching tale of Maharani Jind Kaur and her son Duleep Singh's forced separation.

During an Enforcement Directorate search at a Mohali residential society, bundles of currency notes were allegedly thrown from a ninth-floor apartment. The operation, targeting influential builders and linked to alleged financial fraud involving CLU licenses, saw cash fluttering down as ED officials conducted searches at multiple locations.