Actor Mihir Ahuja has been recently seen in projects with varied subjects. From the intensity of the military drama Operation Safed Sagar to the warmth of Netflixs upcoming family drama Dilwali Diwali and the quirky storytelling of an Ujjain-set dramedy, Mihir is steadily exploring the many possibilities of his craft. With Dilwali Diwali, Mihir steps into the lead role in a family drama centred on a Punjabi family and the emotional ties that bind its members together. At its heart, the story explores a simple yet deeply relatable thought: home is where the heart is. Through family relationships, shared traditions and the complexities of belonging, the film looks at what makes a house a home and why the people around us often matter more than anything else. Speaking about the film and the emotional core of his character, Mihir Ahuja says, What drew me to Dilwali Diwali was the emotional heart of the story. It revolves around a Punjabi family, and I think there is something incredibly beautiful about stories that remind us that home is not just a place; it is the people who make us feel that we belong. Playing the lead in a family drama like this gives me the opportunity to explore emotions that are intimate, relatable and universal. No matter where we come from, the idea of finding comfort, love and a sense of belonging is something we can all connect with. He also added, I feel like Im slowly piecing together my journey with every choice I make. At this stage of my career, I may not have all the answers, but I know that every character I take on and every story I become a part of teaches me something about myself. I want to look back someday and feel that I didnt take the easy route, that I allowed myself to explore, make mistakes, learn and grow. For me, building a career isnt about reaching a destination overnight; its about being honest with every step I take and trusting that, over time, these choices will lead me towards the actor I want to become. The contrast between Operation Safed Sagar and Dilwali Diwali highlights Mihirs willingness to move between different emotional registers. While a military drama demands an understanding of discipline, pressure and the weight of extraordinary circumstances, a family drama calls for a different kind of sensitivity, finding meaning in everyday interactions, unspoken emotions and the dynamics between loved ones. Also Read: Mihir Ahuja says Dilwali Diwali allowed him to explore a different side of his acting after Operation Safed Sagar
Punjab Police ASI Suspended After CCTV Shows Him Planting Heroin At Shiv Sena Leader's House
A police raid in Punjab's Khanna has come under scrutiny after a hidden camera recording reportedly showed a police officer placing a packet under a mattress before a search operation. The same spot later became the centre of a heroin recovery
Joint Press Conference in Chandigarh Against Arrests of Lakha Sidhana and Mohanjeet Singh Sheron
Various social, farmers, human rights and public-interest organisations held a joint press conference at Chandigarh Press Club against the arrests of Lakha Sidhana and Mohanjeet Singh Sheron, demanding their release and an impartial investigation. The post Joint Press Conference in Chandigarh Against Arrests of Lakha Sidhana and Mohanjeet Singh Sheron appeared first on Sikh Siyasat News .
Punjab ASI Suspended for Planting Heroin at Shiv Sena Leader
Khanna police in Punjab have suspended Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Sukhdev Singh of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) staff after spy camera footage caught him allegedly planting heroin to frame local Shiv Sena (Punjab) leader Mahant Kashmir Giri. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dr Darpan Ahluwalia ordered the cops immediate suspension and initiated a departmental inquiry [] The post Punjab ASI Suspended for Planting Heroin at Shiv Sena Leaders Home appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Deepfake Shows Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Intoxicated
BOOM found that the viral video is a face-swapped version of a 2017 clip featuring another man. AI-detection tools also flagged signs of manipulation.
Congress Criticizes AAP After Three Punjab MLAs Join BJP
Congress leaders criticize AAP following the resignation of three Punjab MLAs, suggesting further defections are likely. Congress Criticizes AAP After Three Punjab MLAs Join BJP
Hidden Camera Video Exposes Punjab Cops Who Planted Drugs On Priest
The viral video purportedly shows ASI Sukhdev Singh, dressed in plain clothes, entering the room before the police team arrives. He is allegedly seen placing a packet beneath the bed mattress.
Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006) completed 20 years on September 16 this year. The film was a one-of-a-kind romantic comedy for Bollywood. Director Saket Chaudhary's execution was unique, the plot and characters were relatable, and the humour was refreshingly different. Rahul Bose was highly entertaining in the lead role, while Mallika Sherawat, who was largely being typecast in bold roles until then, got an opportunity to showcase a different side of her acting abilities. Moreover, Pritam's soulful and peppy music continues to be popular even today. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Rahul Bose went down memory lane and shared fond memories of working on Pyaar Ke Side Effects. When asked whether it was one of the most special films of his career, Rahul Bose replied, Yes, definitely. When Saket decided to cast Mallika, he and I kept discussing how we could now change the dialogues and her character. After all, he was a South Mumbai ka ladka while she was a Punjaban from Delhi. She doesnt know big English words. She drinks a lot. All those things happened once he cast Mallika. So, we were very, very collaborative and great friends throughout the making of the film. Hence, bahut maza aaya. He added, Mallika was a delight to work with. She was so much fun and she worked really hard. And shes good in that film. One of the film's most entertaining aspects was how its protagonist, Sid (Rahul Bose), regularly broke the fourth wall and interacted directly with the audience. Rahul Bose remarked, I think its definitely one of my best pieces of work. I had broken the fourth wall to some extent in my films English, August (1994) and Mumbai Matinee (2003) as well. I am very used to breaking the fourth wall on stage as well. I had done about 14 plays on stage. But this was written in such a clever way. Rahul Bose also recalled how audiences would erupt with laughter while watching the film in cinemas. He revealed, My friends and well-wishers used to send me videos from cinema halls. They would tell me, Dekho kitne log hass rahe hain or Mera pati bol raha hai ki main aisi hoon or Meri patni bol rahi hain ki main aisa hoon. So, it struck a chord. Interestingly, Bollywood has recently witnessed a trend of reviving popular films with sequels after a gap of two decades or more, as seen with Gadar 2 (2023) and Border 2 (2026). This naturally raises the question of whether Pyaar Ke Side Effects could also get a sequel; audiences would love to know what Sid (Rahul Bose) and Trisha (Mallika Sherawat) are up to 20 years later. When we floated the idea of Pyaar Ke Side Effects 2, Rahul Bose came up with a hilarious response. He quipped, If they wait any longer, itll be called Maut Ke Side Effects! Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Rahul Bose THRILLED with response to his WILD comedy in Udta Teer: From glorious heights of Mr & Mrs Iyer, I have now become a slapstick comedian!; reveals why his scenes were kept out of the trailer: People asked, Tumhara role kat gaya kya?
Major Blow to AAP: 3 Punjab Leaders Join BJP Ahead of 2027 Assembly Polls
In a major setback for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, three of its prominent leadersHarmeet Singh Pathanmajra, Chetan Singh Jouramajra, and Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singhofficially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday. The trio arrived at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi and raised slogans of BJP [] The post Major Blow to AAP: 3 Punjab Leaders Join BJP Ahead of 2027 Assembly Polls appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Punjab Elections: Big Setback To AAP, Three MLAs Join BJP After Resigning
Three MLAs Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, Chetan Singh Jouramajra, and Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday.
Kunwar Vijay Pratap, along with two other AAP rebels, joined the BJP after resigning from the Assembly. He criticized the Aam Aadmi Party for its collapse in Punjab, stating it no longer exists. The resignations come ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, with AAP recently announcing its first list of candidates. Singh emphasized his concerns about crime and drug issues in the state.
Three AAP Legislators Join BJP, Claim Punjab Needs Strong Leadership
In a significant political shift, three AAP legislators have joined BJP, asserting the need for strong governance in Punjab ahead of the 2027 elections. Three AAP Legislators Join BJP, Claim Punjab Needs Strong Leadership
Big blow to AAP as three Punjab MLAs join BJP ahead of 2027 Assembly elections
Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jouramajra joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi on Monday in a major setback for AAP. Their exit follows differences with the AAP leadership over candidate selection and governance issues
Punjab poll shake-up: 3 AAP MLAs join BJP to give Kejriwal's party a jolt before 2027 elections
Setback for AAP as 3 Punjab MLAs join BJP ahead of 2027 polls
Three Aam Aadmi Party leaders from Punjab, including former IPS officer Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh and two other legislators, joined the BJP on Monday, marking a significant setback for AAP ahead of the Punjab assembly polls. The defections follow their resignations from the AAP.
Resignations Continue in Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab
Political activity has intensified in Punjab as AAP MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh submits his resignation to the Punjab Assembly Speaker, following the resignations of Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jauramajra. The post Resignations Continue in Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab appeared first on Sikh Siyasat News .
Political Turmoil in Punjabs AAP as Leaders Consider Departures, Claims Udit Raj
Udit Raj suggests more AAP leaders may resign amid growing dissatisfaction within the party in Punjab. Political Turmoil in Punjabs AAP as Leaders Consider Departures, Claims Udit Raj
Three rebel AAP MLAs from Punjab join BJP ahead of Assembly polls
In a setback to the Aam Aadmi Party ahead of the Punjab assembly polls, three of its leaders from the state, including Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh and two other legislators, joined the BJP on Monday. Earlier in the day, suspended AAP MLA and former IPS officer Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh said he resigned as a legislator of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. In a post on Facebook, Singh -- the MLA from Amritsar North seat -- said he has sent his resignation to Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan. Singh, along with Punjab MLAs Chetan Singh Jouramajra and Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, joined the BJP in the presence of senior leaders at its headquarters here. His resignation from the Punjab Assembly came on the heels of two other AAP legislators -- Chetan Singh Jouramajra from Samana and Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra from Sanour in Patiala district -- resigning from the party on Sunday.
Three Suspended AAP Legislators Join BJP in New Delhi
Three suspended AAP legislators have joined the BJP, raising questions about party stability in Punjab. Three Suspended AAP Legislators Join BJP in New Delhi
Three AAP Leaders, Including Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, Join BJP
Major setback for AAP ahead of Punjab Assembly polls as three legislators switch sides, with Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh resigning from the Assembly.
Rebel Punjab AAP MLAs join BJP months ahead of Assembly polls
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Three Punjab MLAs who recently resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday, dealing a major blow to the ruling party in Punjab just months ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. The three MLAs joined the BJP at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Monday. Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, representing the Amritsar North Assembly constituency, resigned on Monday. Singh, a former IPS officer, also sent his resignation letter to the Punjab Assembly Speaker on Monday. He was suspended by the AAP for five years in June 2025 for alleged anti-party activities as he had opposed the arrest of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a Disproportionate Assets case. Sharing the information on X, Singh said that he will remain indebted to you until my last breath for the love and respect you have shown me, referring to the people of the state. With your cooperation and the blessings of the Almighty, we must all unite in a collective effort to rise above the politics of lanes and ribbon-cutting, and transform Punjab -- trapped by drugs, extortion, gangsterism, and corruption -- back into a progressive and beloved state, he said. Singh asserted that he had achieved 90 per cent targets, adding that his greatest achievement was ending the 'mai-baap' culture in politics and working by considering the public as my source of inspiration. In the Punjab Legislative Assembly, I always raised the voice of Amritsaris and boldly addressed issues from water and sewage to Circuit House, Company Bagh, dirty drains, Guru Nanak Dev University, Government Medical College, Saroop Rani College, and the Bargari sacrilege case. This was the first time that area-specific issues were raised by me in the Punjab Legislative Assembly by naming lanes and neighbourhoods, he said. Working together with you to formulate a forward strategy, my aim will be to ensure clean politics and transparent administration. My sole purpose is 'Punjab First'. Apart from this, I will have no personal interests, he added. Earlier on Sunday, Singh had hit out at AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, asserting that the party had strayed from its founding ideals. Pratap's exit follows the resignations of fellow MLAs, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jouramajra, who resigned from the AAP's primary membership and the Assembly on Sunday. Pathanmajra, who represents the Sanour Assembly constituency in Patiala district, sent his resignation letter to AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, announcing his decision to quit the party with immediate effect. I hereby submit my resignation from primary membership of Aam Aadmi Party with immediate effect, he wrote in his letter. Pathanmajra has been at the centre of several controversies in the past. A rape case was registered against him, following which he travelled to Australia. He was subsequently arrested by the police after returning to India to join the investigation into the case. The Punjab Police had registered a case against the first-time legislator from Sanaur on September 1, 2025, on charges of rape, cheating and criminal intimidation. The 50-year-old MLA had allegedly fled from his relative's house in Dabri village of Karnal on September 2, 2025, just minutes after a Punjab Police team reached the location to arrest him in connection with the rape case. Pathanmajra had made a dramatic escape from police custody in September last year and had been evading arrest since then. Meanwhile, Jouramajra, who represents the Samana Assembly constituency and has also served as a minister in the Punjab government, announced his resignation through a social media post. According to media reports, tensions had reportedly been building between him and the party leadership after the AAP high command appointed former senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Surjit Singh Rakhra as the in-charge of the Samana Assembly constituency. The decision had reportedly left Jouramajra unhappy with the party leadership, as the appointment of another leader as constituency in-charge in his own Assembly seat was viewed as a setback to his political standing and influence in the area. The resignations of the two legislators come at a crucial time for the AAP, which is facing a political challenge ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.
Three AAP MLAs join BJP in Punjab
On November 1, 2026, the AAP legislators, one of whom a former Minister, resigned from the partys primary membership
Rebellion within AAP was bound to happen, more defections likely: Udit Raj
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Congress leader Udit Raj on Monday reacted to the resignation of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs in Punjab, claiming that a rebellion within the party was bound to happen and alleging that more defections could take place in the coming days. His remarks came amid a major development in Punjab's ruling AAP, where Amritsar North MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh resigned on Monday, following the resignation of two other party MLAs a day earlier. Singh, a former IPS officer, also sent his resignation letter to the Punjab Assembly Speaker on Monday. He was suspended by the AAP for five years in June 2025 over alleged anti-party activities after he opposed the arrest of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a disproportionate assets case. Speaking to IANS, Udit Raj said, There could be some other reason behind this as well. What were they doing in the Aam Aadmi Party for so long? A rebellion within the party was bound to happen, and now it has begun. He further alleged that several AAP MLAs had earlier been prepared to leave the party. When all the MPs had staged a walkout, around 40 to 45 MLAs were also ready to leave the party. Everyone knows how their government is functioning now, he said. Launching a sharp attack on the Punjab government, the Congress leader alleged that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was not running the state administration and claimed that the government was being controlled by AAP leaders from Delhi. Bhagwant Mann has nothing to do with running the government. The government is being run by Manish Sisodia, Arvind Kejriwal and their associates. Where are the people of Punjab running their own government? The Punjab government is being run by people from Delhi. There will be more defections in the party in the coming days, Udit Raj said. The Congress leader also reacted to the rising pollution levels in the national capital and targeted the BJP over the issue. For the past 10 to 12 years, the BJP has repeatedly claimed that it was not in power in the Delhi Assembly and, at times, was also not in power in the MCD. But now the BJP is in power everywhere, with the Prime Minister, top bureaucrats, Union Ministers, MPs, the Lieutenant Governor, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and the MCD, he said. Despite this, winter has not even begun, and the AQI has already reached such high levels. They cannot run this country. That is why Rahul Gandhi said yesterday that they only tell lies. If we get an opportunity to run the government, pollution can be brought under control within 24, 48 or 72 hours, he added.
In a major political shake-up ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly Elections, rebel Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Kunwar Vijay Pratap, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, and Chetan Singh Jouramajra joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday. AAP had suspended two MLAs, Pathanmajra and Jouramajra, for alleged anti-party activities earlier. Following their suspension, both leaders resigned from the party. AAP stated it would petition the Assembly Speaker to disqualify their legislative membership. Meanwhile, Kunwar Vijay Pratap announced his resignation from the Punjab Legislative Assembly on Monday. He was suspended from AAP on June 29, 2025. In an X post addressed to the people of Amritsar, Singh said he would remain indebted to them until my last breath for their love and respect. He called for a collective effort to rise above he politics of lanes and ribbon-cutting and to bring Punjab, which he described as rapped by drugs, extortion, gangsterism and corruption, back to being a...
Punjab AAP may seek disqualification of two MLAs who quit party on Sunday
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 2 (IANS) Political activity in Punjab has intensified after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday began preparing to seek the disqualification of two of its MLAs, Chetan Singh Jouramajra and Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, who quit the party a day earlier. The party under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is expected to formally approach Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, seeking the termination of their membership in the state Assembly. According to reports, Samana MLA Chetan Singh Jouramajra and Sanaur MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra resigned from the primary membership of the Aam Aadmi Party. Their decision has come as a major political setback for the ruling party in Punjab. The Aam Aadmi Party, under the leadership of its National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, maintains that both MLAs were involved in anti-party activities and had therefore already been suspended from the party. Following their decision to quit AAP, the party will now raise the issue of their disqualification before the Assembly Speaker. The Aam Aadmi Party last week released its first list of 40 candidates for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. However, the list did not include candidates for the Samana and Sanaur Assembly constituencies. Just a day after the list was announced, both MLAs declared their decision to leave the party. Speculation is also mounting that both MLAs may join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). However, their next political move is yet to be officially confirmed. Following these developments, all eyes are now on the Assembly Speaker. However, resignation from a political party's primary membership does not automatically result in the termination of an MLA's Assembly membership. The Speaker's decision under the anti-defection law and the relevant constitutional provisions will therefore be crucial in determining the future of the two legislators. The political controversy is expected to intensify further in Punjab in the coming days.
Setback For AAP Ahead Of Punjab Polls, 3 MLAs Join BJP Hours After Resigning
The resignations come at a crucial time for the AAP, which is facing a political challenge ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections due early next year.
Punjab poll shake-up: 3 AAP MLAs join BJP to give Kejriwal party's a jolt before 2027 elections
Three MLAs from the Aam Aadmi Party, including Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party recently. Their induction took place at the party's headquarters in New Delhi and was announced through a post on X. This move occurs amid rising political challenges for the ruling AAP in Punjab, particularly following their candidate announcements.
AAP Rebel leaders to join BJP ahead of 2027 Punjab Assembly Polls
In a major setback for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), just months ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly Elections, their rebel leaders, including Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jouramajra, are set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). They reached the BJP headquarters in Delhi for the formal joining event. This comes after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) suspended two other MLAs, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jouramajra, for alleged anti-party activities. Following their suspension, both leaders resigned from the party. AAP stated it would petition the Assembly Speaker to disqualify their legislative membership. Meanwhile, Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh announced his resignation from the Punjab Legislative Assembly on Monday. Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh was suspended from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on June 29, 2025. In an X post addressed to the people of Amritsar, Singh said he would remain indebted to them until my last breath for their love and respect. He called for a coll...
BJP gets a boost in Punjab as three AAP rebel MLAs, including Kunwar Vijay Pratap, switch sides
BJP gets a boost in Punjab as three AAP rebel MLAs, including Kunwar Vijay Pratap, switch sides. The story is being updated.
Suspended Punjab AAP leader Kunwar Vijay Pratap quits as MLA ahead of polls
Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh was suspended from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on June 29, 2025
Here's how Punjab scaled a Rs 500 crore Japan MoU into a Rs 1,116 crore Ludhiana facility
Translating foreign investment into on-ground reality is a major challenge for any state. Often, states sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for investments, yet projects fail to progress. In this context, the joint project between the...
Suspended Punjab AAP MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Resigns, 3rd MLA To Do So In 2 Days
The resignations come at a crucial time for the AAP, which is facing a political challenge ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections due early next year.
Big blow to AAP in Punjab: 3 MLAs chant 'BJP Zindabad' at Delhi HQ, set to join party
Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh resigns from Punjab Assembly, raising AAP defections to three MLAs
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Three departures in 48 hours spell trouble for AAP in Punjab (LD)
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 2 (IANS) In another setback to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab, Amritsar North MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh on Monday resigned from the legislative Assembly, becoming the third AAP legislator to quit within two days. The former IPS officer has reportedly sent his resignation to Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, adding to the mounting political turbulence within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. His resignation comes a day after AAP lawmakers Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra from Sanaur and Chetan Singh Jouramajra from Samana announced their decision to leave the party, triggering fresh questions over the party's internal stability and leadership in Punjab. Kunwar Singh's exit is particularly significant given his background as a senior police officer and his prominence in Punjab politics. He had emerged as one of AAP's prominent faces in the state after joining the party in 2021 and winning the Amritsar North Assembly constituency in the 2022 elections. However, his relationship with the party leadership had deteriorated over time. In June 2025, AAP suspended him for five years over alleged anti-party activities. Despite the suspension, he continued to criticise the party's functioning and the state government's policies. On Sunday, MLA Kunwar Singh launched a fresh attack on AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, alleging that the party had drifted away from the principles on which it was founded. Referring to the party's founding ideals of Swaraj, he alleged that AAP had lost its original ideological direction. He also raised concerns over the law and order situation, drugs, extortion and gangster activities in Punjab. The latest resignation comes at a politically sensitive time for AAP, which has begun preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections by announcing its first list of 40 candidates. The departures of Pathanmajra, Jouramajra and now Kunwar Singh within 48 hours have exposed growing discontent within the party's Punjab unit. The first two legislators had also criticised the Mann government's performance, raising issues such as drug trafficking, unemployment, farmers' concerns and governance. With three legislators now having resigned in two days, the developments pose a fresh challenge for the AAP leadership as it attempts to retain its political footing in Punjab ahead of the crucial 2027 electoral battle.
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How can drug menace issue cast shadow on Punjab 2027 Assembly polls | Explained
As the election to the 117-member Punjab Assembly closes in, the drug menace appears to be becoming one big issue that can mobilise emotion and votes simultaneously, since addiction has touched a significant number of households in Punjab
Suspended AAP MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap resigns as member of Punjab Assembly
Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh has resigned from his position as an MLA representing Amritsar North in Punjab. He submitted his resignation to the Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Kultar Singh Sandhwan. Singh's resignation follows the departure of two other AAP legislators from the party's primary membership recently. Previously, Singh faced a five-year suspension from AAP for allegedly engaging in anti-party activities.
Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh resigns from AAP; 3rd MLA to do so in two days
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 2 (IANS) In a major development in Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Amritsar North MLA, Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, resigned on Monday, following in the footsteps of two other MLAs who resigned the previous day. Singh, a former IPS officer, also sent his resignation letter to the Punjab Assembly Speaker on Monday. He was suspended by the AAP for five years in June 2025 for alleged anti-party activities as he had opposed the arrest of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a Disproportionate Assets case. Sharing the information on X, Singh said that he will remain indebted to you until my last breath for the love and respect you have shown me, referring to the people of the state. With your cooperation and the blessings of the Almighty, we must all unite in a collective effort to rise above the politics of lanes and ribbon-cutting, and transform Punjabtrapped by drugs, extortion, gangsterism, and corruptionback into a progressive and beloved state, he said. Singh asserted that he had achieved 90 per cent targets, adding that his greatest achievement is ending the 'mai-baap' culture in politics and working by considering the public as my source of inspiration. In the Punjab Legislative Assembly, I always raised the voice of Amritsaris and boldly addressed issues from water and sewage to Circuit House, Company Bagh, dirty drains, Guru Nanak Dev University, Government Medical College, Saroop Rani College, and the Bargari sacrilege case. This was the first time that area-specific issues were raised by me in the Punjab Legislative Assembly by naming lanes and neighbourhoods, he said. Working together with you to formulate a forward strategy, my aim will be to ensure clean politics and transparent administration. My sole purpose is 'Punjab First'. Apart from this, I will have no personal interests, he added. Earlier on Sunday, Singh had hit out at AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, asserting that the party had strayed from its founding ideals. Pratap's exit follows the resignations of fellow MLAs, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jouramajra, who resigned from the AAP's primary membership and the Assembly on Sunday. Pathanmajra, who represents the Sanour Assembly constituency in Patiala district, sent his resignation letter to Arvind Kejriwal, announcing his decision to quit the party with immediate effect. Pathanmajra has been at the centre of several controversies in the past. A rape case was registered against him, following which he travelled to Australia. He was subsequently arrested by the police after returning to India to join the investigation into the case. Meanwhile, Jouramajra, who represents the Samana Assembly constituency and has also served as a minister in the Punjab government, announced his resignation through a social media post. According to media reports, tensions had reportedly been building between him and the party leadership after the AAP high command appointed former senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Surjit Singh Rakhra as the in-charge of the Samana Assembly constituency. The decision had reportedly left Jouramajra unhappy with the party leadership, as the appointment of another leader as constituency in-charge in his own Assembly seat was viewed as a setback to his political standing and influence in the area. The resignations come at a crucial time for the AAP, which is facing a political challenge ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.
AAP MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh resigns from Punjab Assembly, third to quit in just 2 days
Setback for AAP ahead of 2027 polls, MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh resigns from Punjab Assembly His resignation follows AAP MLAs Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jauramajra quitting the party, signalling fresh political turbulence for...
Delhi wakes up to winter chill; AQI worsens to 'very poor
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Delhi-NCR residents experienced a wintry chill on Monday morning, with winter gradually setting in across the region. Meanwhile, the air quality fell to the 'very poor category, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 310 after a few days' respite because of the rain last week. Several monitoring stations across the national Capital and its surrounding areas reported 'poor' to 'very poor' air quality. The AQI stood at 313 in Burari, 258 in Badarpur, 213 in Chhawla, 237 in Jharoda Kalan, 273 in Vasundhara Enclave, 256 in Karala and 310 in Uttam Nagar. Other areas also recorded high pollution levels, including Ghoga at 274, Nangloi at 319, NIH Narela at 353, Mandir Marg at 340, Aya Nagar at 288, CRRI Mathura Road at 334 and Pusa at 340. Sirifort recorded an AQI of 354, while Chandni Chowk stood at 361 and Burari Crossing at 354. The AQI was also recorded at 319 in JNU, 382 in Alipur, 359 at North Campus, Delhi University, 322 at Talkatora Garden and 357 at Dwarka Sector-8. As northern India begins to experience the onset of winter, the country is witnessing a sharp contrast in weather conditions. While northern states are enjoying pleasant weather and cooler temperatures, southern and eastern regions are preparing for heavy rainfall amid the approach of Cyclone Murasu towards the Andhra Pradesh coast. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi is expected to witness a bright day, with temperatures ranging between 17 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius. No rainfall warning has been issued for the national Capital. Punjab and Haryana are also expected to remain largely dry, providing residents with some respite from unpredictable weather conditions. Meanwhile, the Bay of Bengal is witnessing increased weather activity, with Cyclone Murasu expected to intensify before approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast. Winter conditions are also tightening their grip on Himalayan destinations, including Spiti, Ladakh and Kedarnath. To tackle rising pollution during the winter months, the Delhi government has begun enforcing fixed-term restrictions under its Winter Action Plan from November 1. The measures will remain in force for varying periods until February 28. A complete ban on construction and demolition activities, except for specified exemptions, will be imposed from December 10 to January 20. The plan aims to curb vehicular emissions, control dust and reduce road traffic during the peak winter season. The government has also staggered office timings to ease traffic congestion. Delhi government offices will function from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., while Municipal Corporation of Delhi offices will operate from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. until February 28. Parking charges at authorised municipal sites will also be doubled to discourage the use of private vehicles. On the first day of the Winter Action Plan, authorities imposed penalties and environmental compensation totalling Rs 68.4 lakh. Enforcement teams checked nearly 15,000 vehicles, turned back 1,539 at border points and issued 566 challans for violations of Pollution Under Control Certificate norms. According to official data available till 5 p.m. on Sunday, penalties included Rs 56.6 lakh for PUCC violations, Rs 2 lakh for breaches of vehicle entry restrictions and Rs 9.8 lakh as environmental compensation for violations of dust-control norms at construction and demolition sites.
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ED Raids Former Punjab Ministers Home in Hoshiarpur
The Enforcement Directorate conducted a raid at former minister Sunder Shyam Aroras residence in Hoshiarpur early Monday morning. ED Raids Former Punjab Ministers Home in Hoshiarpur
ED raids former Punjab minister Sunder Sham Arora's residence in Hoshiarpur, CRPF personnel deployed
Digital Desk | Hoshiarpur (Punjab), Nov 2 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted a raid at the residence of senior Congress leader and former Punjab Cabinet Minister Sunder Sham Arora in Hoshiarpur, with a team of officials reaching his house early in the morning, accompanied by CRPF personnel. According to preliminary information, the ED teams arrived at Arora's residence at around 5 a.m. in three to four vehicles and began a search operation. Central agency officials, along with CRPF personnel, were present at the premises. Arora, a former MLA from Hoshiarpur, is reportedly inside his residence, where the officials are carrying out the investigation. However, the exact reason for the ED action and the case in connection with which the searches are being conducted have not yet been officially disclosed. Further details regarding the operation are awaited. The latest action comes amid Arora's previous encounters with investigative agencies. His premises have earlier been searched by the Income Tax Department and the Punjab Vigilance Bureau in connection with different matters. Earlier this year, in January, an Income Tax Department team conducted a search at his residence on Jodhamal Road in Hoshiarpur. The investigation lasted approximately 62 hours, during which the Income Tax officials examined documents and questioned Arora. Following the searches, the former minister had addressed a press conference to clarify the nature of the action, stating that the raid at his residence had been conducted by the Income Tax Department and not the Enforcement Directorate. Arora has also faced corruption-related allegations during his tenure as a minister. In one such case, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau had arrested him on allegations of attempting to bribe a vigilance official with Rs 50 lakh. The case is currently pending before the court. The fresh ED action has triggered political attention in Hoshiarpur, with the search operation continuing at the former minister's residence. The agency is yet to issue an official statement detailing the reasons for Monday's searches or the findings of the investigation.
Rahul Gandhis PM dream will not be fulfilled: Amit Shah
Chandigarh, Nov 1:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, mocking his ambition to become Prime Minister and predicting further electoral defeats for the Congress, NDTV reported. Addressing a gathering in Chandigarh, Amit Shah took a swipe at Gandhis Mohabbat Ki Dukaan slogan, alleging that the Congress leader was spreading hatred instead of love. Rahul ji, you will find nothing but hatred in your shop of love, Amit Shah said. Targeting Gandhi over his mock Parliament exercise, Shah said the Congress leader had found a new way to pursue his prime ministerial ambition. Rahul Gandhi wants to become Prime Minister, and that is why he has found a new way by organising a mock Parliament. Rahul ji, you can continue to remain Prime Minister in your mock Parliament. Your dream of becoming the Prime Minister of the country, however, will not be fulfilled, he said. Amit Shah also cited the Congresss failure to win a single seat in the last three Delhi Assembly elections and predicted a similar outcome in the next three polls. Get ready to sit in the Opposition once again, he said. With Punjab scheduled to hold Assembly elections in 2027, Amit Shahs remarks signal an aggressive BJP campaign against both the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He has made tackling the drug menace a key poll plank, promising to make Punjab and the country drug-free by December 31, 2029. The BJP is seeking to expand its political footprint in Punjab and form its own government in the state.
LG calls for stronger cultural unity
Srinagar, Nov 1:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday called for stronger cultural unity. Extending his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu on their Foundation Day, LG Sinha emphasised the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' and urged all citizens to work towards a future where diversity is respected, knowledge and innovation flourish, culture and heritage are preserved, and every individual is assured dignity, opportunity, and meaningful participation in the countrys progress. Addressing a commemorative programme marking the occasion at LokBhavan, he said that the celebration of Foundation Days of different states and Union Territories reflects Indias enduring civilisational ethos of unity in diversity. The LG expressed gratitude to Prime Minister NarendraModi for strengthening the spirit of coordination, harmony, and emotional integration among various regions of the country and advancing the vision of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'. He said that Indias identity was rooted not only in geography but also in a shared cultural consciousness that has bound together diverse traditions, languages, customs, knowledge systems and artistic expressions for centuries. Highlighting ideals of ancient Indian scriptures and literary traditions from different regions, LG Sinha said that Indias rich heritage continues to nurture a sense of belonging that transcends geographical boundaries. Our literary and spiritual heritage, from Keralam to Madhya Pradesh, from Andaman and Nicobar to Andhra Pradesh tells us that we are integral parts of the same stream of life, and geographical distances can never erase our emotional closeness and the spirit of oneness, he said. Highlighting the cultural contributions of the states and Union Territories being celebrated, the LG said that each region has enriched the national fabric while preserving its unique identity. He also referred to Keralams literary and artistic heritage, Andhra Pradeshs contributions to literature, spirituality and the freedom movement, Karnatakas saint-poet tradition, Punjabs profound spiritual legacy, and Haryanas contribution to devotional literature. LG Sinha also underlined the significance of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in showcasing Indias cultural diversity, Chandigarhs place as a symbol of modern urban planning, and Delhis role as a vibrant confluence of cultures from across the country. Indian traditions demonstrate how diversity and unity coexist harmoniously. Our cultural practices, faith traditions and literary heritage reinforce the idea that people from different regions remain connected through shared values and collective national consciousness, he said. The LG said that the Foundation Day celebrations provide an opportunity to understand one anothers heritage, strengthen mutual respect and foster deeper people-to-people connections. He called upon citizens, particularly the younger generation, to draw inspiration from the ideals of the nations ancestors and contribute actively to nation-building. We have the responsibility to internalise the ideals of our ancestors, walk the path they showed us, and make our role in nation-building more effective, he said.
How 8 hens turned into a 1,600-bird poultry business
Pattan, Nov 01: What began five years ago as a mother's wish to feed her children pure, home-reared eggs has grown into a thriving poultry enterprise run by Aabida Hamid, a woman originally from Srinagar who is now settled in Shirpora, Pattan, in Baramulla district. Her journey has turned her into an inspiration for women across both urban and rural Kashmir. Abida told Rising Kashmir that she started the poultry business around five years ago for the sake of her children. My journey began with a single egg, she said. I wanted to provide pure eggs to my children, which is why I brought a few hens home. Abida said she began with just eight hens of the Black Australorp breed, brought home purely for household use. Its egg production was excellent, she said. Once her family's needs were met, the surplus eggs began to accumulate. She started selling them in small quantities, and the response encouraged her to expand. Today, her farm holds between 1,200 and 1,600 birds across three breeds Black Australorp, Rhode Island Red and Sonali which she described as affordable, easy to maintain and in high demand. Abida said eggs from her farm are priced at around Rs 16.70 each, or approximately Rs 500 per crate, with home delivery available at an extra charge. Her customers come from as far as Shopian, Islamabad in Anantnag and Bandipora, she said. Pure and organic produce is rare in the market, which is why there is huge public demand for it, she said. The journey, however, was not without struggle. Abida said she faced scepticism early on, with many telling her the venture was pointless and that she would not reach anywhere. People often questioned how a woman from Srinagar would manage a poultry business in a village, she said. Nobody knows the hidden potential inside an individual. She added that the same people who once doubted her now come asking for eggs. She also spoke of the personal toll the business took on her. The biggest challenge, even to this day, remains my children, she said, recalling a difficult period in her life that turned the venture from a hobby into an economic necessity, during which she also went through depression. If I neglected the farm, that side suffered, and if I neglected the children, they suffered. Striking a balance between raising my children and running the business was extremely hectic, she said. Abida, who holds a graduate degree and trained privately in fashion designing before her marriage, said she chose poultry farming over a conventional career because it allowed her to manage both her children and her business from home. My children remain my first priority, and business comes after that, she said. On selling the birds she raises, Abida admitted it is emotionally difficult but said sentiment cannot be allowed to interfere with business. One cannot mix friendships, relations or concessions in business, she said, adding that she has learnt to remain firm even with relatives and neighbours who seek discounts. She credited her family, including her husband, for their support, but had a message for women without such backing. Women should not wait for support, as money earned from someone else's pocket is never truly one's own. What a person earns with their own hard work belongs to them, she said. She said she started the venture with zero investment, taking her first stock on credit from a supplier who told her to sell first and pay him back later. Abida said her livestock is sourced both locally in Kashmir and from outside states such as Punjab and Haryana. She has two children, aged five and three.
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India's identity rooted in shared cultural consciousness: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Nov 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said India's identity is rooted not only in geography but also in a shared cultural consciousness that has bound together diverse traditions, languages, customs, knowledge systems and artistic expressions for centuries. Highlighting the ideals of ancient Indian scriptures and literary traditions from different regions, he said India's rich heritage continues to nurture a sense of belonging that transcends geographical boundaries. Our literary and spiritual heritage, from Keralam to Madhya Pradesh, from Andaman and Nicobar to Andhra Pradesh tells us that we are integral parts of the same stream of life, and geographical distances can never erase our emotional closeness and the spirit of oneness, he said. The Lieutenant Governor was addressing a commemorative programme at Lok Bhavan marking the Foundation Day of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab and Tamil Nadu. He extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of these States and Union Territories. He said the celebration of Foundation Days of different States and Union Territories reflects India's enduring civilisational ethos of unity in diversity, and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for strengthening the spirit of coordination, harmony and emotional integration among various regions of the country and advancing the vision of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. Highlighting the cultural contributions of the regions being celebrated, the Lieutenant Governor said each has enriched the national fabric while preserving its unique identity. He referred to Keralam's literary and artistic heritage, Andhra Pradesh's contributions to literature, spirituality and the freedom movement, Karnataka's saint-poet tradition, Punjab's profound spiritual legacy and Haryana's contribution to devotional literature. He also underlined the significance of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in showcasing India's cultural diversity, Chandigarh's place as a symbol of modern urban planning and Delhi's role as a vibrant confluence of cultures from across the country. Indian traditions demonstrate how diversity and unity coexist harmoniously. Our cultural practices, faith traditions and literary heritage reinforce the idea that people from different regions remain connected through shared values and collective national consciousness, he said. The Lieutenant Governor stated that the Foundation Day celebrations provide an opportunity to understand one another's heritage, strengthen mutual respect and foster deeper people-to-people connections. He called upon citizens, particularly the younger generation, to draw inspiration from the ideals of the nation's ancestors and contribute actively to nation-building. We have the responsibility to internalise the ideals of our ancestors, walk the path they showed us, and make our role in nation-building more effective, he said. Emphasising the goal of Viksit Bharat, the Lieutenant Governor urged all citizens to work towards a future where diversity is respected, knowledge and innovation flourish, culture and heritage are preserved, and every individual is assured dignity, opportunity and meaningful participation in the country's progress.
NC MLAs rebellion driven by bruised egos, not ideology: MP Ruhullah
Srinagar, Nov 02: National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has accused disgruntled party legislators of raising their voice against the leadership only after being denied ministerial berths, dismissing their dissent as a fight driven by wounded self-interest and bruised egos rather than ideological concerns. In an interview, Ruhullah said the same MLAs who had criticised him for questioning the party leadership over its electoral promises and political compromises were now expressing resentment over the Cabinet reshuffle. He alleged that their outrage was rooted in personal interests, while his own opposition to the party's decisions had been driven by ideological differences and concerns over the public mandate. Excerpts from the interview. Q: Ever since this government assumed office, you have voiced sharp objections across several issues. How do you view the current political trajectory under the National Conference? Aga Ruhullah: From day one, the National Conference and this government executed a complete U-turn on their foundational promises. On autonomy and Article 370, the exact platform on which we sought votes, the Chief Minister declared publicly on election night, even before taking his oath, that they would avoid confronting the BJP or pursuing 370, choosing instead to focus solely on statehood. From that moment on, they retreated on every single manifesto commitment. No tangible effort was made regarding political prisoners languishing in jails across the country without trial. On reservation rationalization, they dragged their feet until student mobilization forced a six-month window; that six months turned into two years with zero results. On day-to-day governance, electricity tariffs, job creation, implementation has been non-existent. The administration functions precisely as a BJP government would have. Where the BJP needed to be vigorously challenged, this government chose normalization. When the Waqf Amendment Bill was introduced, assemblies across India including Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and others registered opposition. J&K, the only Muslim-majority legislature, actively suppressed even the tabling of a resolution under this NC administration. They capitulated entirely, and the fallout is now visible. Q: Around 21 NC legislators met recently to voice grievances against the leadership, echoing many of the criticisms you raised earlier. Do you see them as allies in your cause? Aga Ruhullah: They may be mouthing similar words, but their rebellion stems entirely from wounded self-interest and bruised egos. For two years, I spoke out for the public mandate, core principles, and the youth. Back then, these very MLAs mocked and vilified me. Calling me an agent of New Delhi, accusing me of indiscipline, and insisting that party compromises had to be swallowed. Today, they are staging torchlight marches, weeping openly, donning shrouds, and crying foul simply because they were denied ministerial berths. Had twenty of them displayed that same urgency when students were protesting over reservations, when the leadership compromised on detainees, or when the party abandoned 370, they could have applied genuine corrective pressure. Their outrage surfaced only when personal patronage was withheld. Their fight is fundamentally transactional; mine has always been ideological. Q: Does that suggest their previous attacks against you were simply aimed at currying favor with the leadership for cabinet portfolios? Aga Ruhullah: Their actions have proven that beyond doubt. They attacked me to please the Chief Minister in hopes of securing ministerial chairs. The outcome speaks for itself. Q: With your resignation deadline approaching on the 3rd, is there any room for reconciliation if the party leadership reaches out? Aga Ruhullah: Only if they issue an unconditional public apology, hold those responsible for the missteps of the past two years accountable, strip them of authority, and openly admit to breaching public trust. If the people then choose to forgive them, only then might I reconsider. But expecting such an institutional awakening is unrealistic. Q: Has there been any formal outreach from the senior leadership since your announcement? Aga Ruhullah: None, nor did I expect any. Meaningful outreach requires moral courage and an appetite for structural reform. Those currently enjoying power have zero inclination to risk their comfort to restore the people's dignity. Q: You were a cornerstone of the assembly campaign, trusted by voters on the ground. Does it hurt personally to feel you were merely utilized to win an election? Aga Ruhullah: That hurt is real. My ideological differences did not begin two years ago; they began immediately after August 5, 2019, when the party leadership failed to mount defiant resistance to the dismantling of our constitutional guarantees. I stepped down as chief spokesperson back then and planned to step back from electoral politics altogether. When the parliamentary elections arrived, party leaders pleaded with me. The Chief Minister stood at a press conference and claimed we were on the same page. They told me that Parliament was the national forum required to wage this ideological battle and promised the organization would back me. I took them at their word. Then, during the assembly polls, they utilized me across every region because they recognized the electorate had lost faith in them and would only listen to an uncompromised voice. Once power was secured, they discarded every commitment. They exploited the people, and they exploited me. Q: You recently indicated that the party remains united only as long as Dr. Farooq Abdullah is present, and that Omar Abdullah cannot steer it alone. Why? Aga Ruhullah: Look at the governance record and public communication. When citizens questioned rising electricity tariffs, the Chief Ministers response was that if his relatives can pay, common citizens must too. On the promise of 200 free electricity units, the explanation was dismissive, implying voters were foolish to take the pledge literally. Arrogance and contempt toward the public are no substitute for governance. Internally, management has collapsed. The Chief Minister functions captive to an insular coterie. He lacks an organic grasp of public sentiment or movement politics. Dr. Farooq Abdullah, whatever the circumstances, possesses the political gravity and temperament to manage internal discord. Once that presence is gone, this leadership simply cannot keep the organization afloat. Q: If you leave, bye-elections will follow. Do you plan to float a new platform, contest independently, or align elsewhere? Aga Ruhullah: Changing party flags accomplishes nothing. Look at J&Ks political landscape: the PDP mortgaged its mandate in 2014, and the National Conference has done the exact same thing now. Different banners, identical opportunism. My immediate focus is not launching an electoral vehicle, but identifying and uniting people of genuine character, conscience, and backbone. Whether they are students, doctors, journalists, merchants, or laborers. Any lasting alternative must be built on integrity, not transactional politics. Q: If sympathetic NC MLAs want to align with your platform, would they be welcomed? Aga Ruhullah: Not if they are using dissent as leverage for portfolios. Anyone who wishes to walk this path must first kick away the chair: resign from the party, resign from the assembly, renounce state privileges, and return to the people from scratch. I will not permit my platform to serve as a bargaining chip for ministerial aspirants. Q: Dr. Farooq Abdullah once challenged you to resign to prove your mass appeal. Will you contest the subsequent bye-election? Aga Ruhullah: I have nothing to prove to any political leader. My accountability is solely before the Almighty and the people. If future circumstances and the public demand that I contest independently, that decision will be taken on its own merits to serve the larger cause not to satisfy petty political rivalries. Q: Have you engaged national figures like Rahul Gandhi or Asaduddin Owaisi for your upcoming public gathering? Aga Ruhullah: No. This resignation is strictly between me and the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Any future dialogue with national leaders regarding constitutional rights will be conducted from a position of democratic strength and dignity never from a stance of surrender.
Foundation Day celebrations opportunity to understand one another
Calls for strengthening mutual respect, people-to-people connections Srinagar, Nov 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab and Tamil Nadu on their Foundation Day. Addressing a commemorative programme []
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Punjab National Bank Hikes MCLR On Select Tenures: Check New Lending Rates
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'Nothing to offer Punjab': CM Mann takes aim at Akali Dal, Cong & BJP
Digital Desk | Islamabad, Nov 1 (IANS) Paul Bhatti, brother of a murdered Christian human rights activist and former government Minister, has highlighted how the influence of Islamic extremists in Pakistan has increased, and religious minorities fear to stand up for their rights, a report said. Shahbaz Bhatti became Pakistan's Federal Minister for Minority Affairs in 2008 and was the only Christian in the Cabinet. During his tenure as Minister, he expressed support for Christians who were attacked during the 2009 Gojra riots and for a Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan. Bhatti's support for the rights of Christians resulted in him facing death threats, and he was murdered in 2011, according to a report in Christian Today. In his address at the launch of a report on persecuted Christians produced by Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Paul Bhatti said that many human rights activists after the murder of Shahbaz Bhatti have become silent as they fear extremists might target them. In the years since (Shahbaz Bhatti's) martyrdom, many human rights and religious freedom advocates have fallen silent out of fear that extremists might target them. As a result, religious minorities have continued to face persecution, including the misuse of blasphemy laws, abductions, forced conversion and forced marriages, Christian Today quoted Paul Bhatti as saying. We urgently need to raise awareness of the reality of persecution of Christians and other religious minorities around the world today, he added. Paul Bhatti demanded a British Parliamentary probe into the treatment of religious minorities in the world, led by either the Foreign Affairs Select Committee or the Joint Committee on Human Rights. In October, more than 35 Christian families fled their homes in Pakistan's Punjab province after a Muslim mob set fire to a Christian man's house and shop following blasphemy accusations against him, amid fears of further violence, a report has highlighted, citing sources. According to a report in Christian Daily International-Morning Star News, dozens of Muslims assembled outside Kamran Masihs shop and adjacent home to protest, before some members of the crowd set the two buildings on fire. The report said that the police arrested Masih, a 40-year-old father of three who ran a small pharmacy in Gharial Kalan village in Punjab's Sheikhupura district, after local Muslims accused him of sharing a blasphemous video in WhatsApp groups. As word of Masih's arrest spread, his family and other Christians started fleeing the village, fearing a mob attack, a source told Christian Daily International-Morning Star News on condition of anonymity. Referring to Masih's relatives and other sources, the report said it was unclear which provisions of Pakistan's blasphemy laws had been invoked against him. Human rights organisations and legal experts have repeatedly criticised Pakistan's blasphemy laws, warning that they are susceptible to misuse in personal feuds and other disputes and have disproportionately affected religious minorities.
Like his father, Rahul Gandhi insulted 1984 riot victims today: HM Amit Shah
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 1 (IANS) Calling the INDIA blocs Sunday rally ill-timed, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that when thousands of Sikhs were murdered in the 1984 riots, Rajiv Gandhi had remarked, when a big tree falls, the earth shakes, and today his son Rahul Gandhi organised a rally in Delhi to add insult to the injuries of the riot victims. He said neither Punjab nor the rest of the country will ever forget Rahul Gandhis actions, as on this day in 1984 the Congress orchestrated the massacre of thousands of innocent Sikhs in Delhi, leaving children orphaned and thousands of families devastated. Rahul Baba, by organising a rally on the day of the Sikh massacre, you have exposed that your Mohabbat Ki Dukaan is, in reality, a shop of hatred, said HM Shah at an event in Chandigarh. The Home Minister said the BJP had appealed through a press conference that no rallies should be organised on November 1, 2 and 3, as these are the days associated with mourning the deaths in anti-Sikh riots. However, Rahul Gandhi remained adamant about holding his rally on the very day thousands of Sikhs were massacred, said HM Shah. He said Delhis traders had requested Rahul Gandhi to hold the rally after Diwali, explaining that it would cause business losses, but he was determined to hold the rally on the very day the Sikh massacre took place, he said. Accusing Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting the concerns of traders, the Home Minister said that this is the reason Delhis small traders ensured that the Congress failed to open its account in the last three elections. Remember my words: It will fail to open its account in the next three elections as well, he said. The Home Minister also accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading lies and anarchy and disrupting the functioning of Parliament. However, the people are now aware. Be prepared to sit in the Opposition even after the next Lok Sabha elections, he said. Rahul Ji, you disrupt the functioning of Parliament to prevent mothers and sisters from getting 33 per cent reservation. But remember, PM Modi will ensure that the women of India receive 33 per cent reservation. This is our resolve, said HM Shah. Talking about the 1984 riots, the Home Minister said that India had never witnessed a politically sponsored massacre of the kind perpetrated during the anti-Sikh riots, and it will never witness one again. HM Shah said the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi reopened cases against those involved in the 1984 riots, provided financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the victims and sent prominent Congress leaders involved in the riots to jail.
Punjab Betrayed: 2 AAP MLAs Explain Resignation, Point Fingers At Leadership
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Srinagar, November 01, 2026: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab and Tamil Nadu on their Foundation Day. Addressing a commemorative programme marking the occasion at Lok [] The post Lieutenant Governor Extends Greetings on Foundation Day of 13 States and Union Territories; Calls for Stronger Cultural Unity and Commitment for Viksit Bharat appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Ranji Trophy: Punjab starts favourite against a desperate Andhra
The home team is sitting pretty with 12 points from three matches while the southern side has managed just three from as many home games
Ranji Trophy: Punjab starts favourite against a desperate Andhra
The home team is sitting pretty with 12 points from three matches while the southern side has managed just three from as many home games
In a devastating incident in Jalandhar, 18-year-old Vidit Auluck and his companion Aarav Talwar tragically perished in a road accident. Their vehicle crashed into a stationary Municipal Corporation tractor-trolley while the area was being cleaned. Vidit, the beloved son of influential Punjabi music figure Dinesh Auluck, is mourned by a family and community, including well-known friends such as Honey Singh and Gippy Grewal, who expressed their sorrow.
NCB order to freeze 25 properties worth Rs 20.10 crore upheld in pharma drug diversion case
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has secured confirmation of its order freezing 25 immovable properties with an aggregate invested value of Rs 20.10 crore in an inter-state pharmaceutical drug diversion case, an official said on Sunday. The Competent Authority under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976 and NDPS Acts, New Delhi, by order dated October 30 under Section 68F(2) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, confirmed the freezing order issued by the NCB on October 2 during the investigation of the inter-state pharma diversion case, the NCB official said in a statement. Investigation in this case has so far resulted in the seizure of approximately 34 lakh psychotropic tablets, 10.57 lakh bottles of codeine-based cough syrup, 50,000 Tramadol ampoules, 5,000 Midazolam vials and approximately 2,200 kg of psychotropic powder, including raw material and formulations, said the statement. Seventeen persons have been arrested, and the network has been found to extend across seven States, namely Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Haryana, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, the NCB said. The case originated with the seizure of 5,000 Tramadol tablets at Amritsar on February 7, 2025. Their packaging identified J.R. Pharmaceuticals, Haridwar, as the manufacturer and Tiwari Medical Agencies, Dehradun, as the marketer. Enquiries established that the marketing firm did not exist, the NCB said. A Special Investigation Team constituted by NCB pursued the supply chain, leading to the detection of an inter-state network of pharmaceutical firms in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh diverting medicines to non-existent entities for illicit distribution, it said. Financial investigation revealed that the sale proceeds of diverted drugs were routed and layered through the bank accounts of the firms under investigation. The accused failed to establish lawful sources of income for acquiring the properties held in their own names and those of their family members, said the NCB. The 25 properties comprise industrial plots, commercial units, shop-cum-office units and residential apartments, including properties in Gillco Industrial Park, Mohali City Centre-3, Mohali City Centre Walk, Janta Industrial Estate, Galaxy Heights-2 and Queenstown. The confirmed freezing restricts their transfer or other dealings without prior permission, preserving the assets for proceedings under Chapter VA of the NDPS Act, said the statement. Substantial quantities of psychotropic drugs and raw material were seized from Digital Vision and Vellinton Healthcare, Kala-Amb, Himachal Pradesh. Konic Goyal, Manic Goyal and their father Parshotam Lal Goyal, residents of Ambala Cantt, Haryana, remain absconding despite repeated summons and non-bailable warrants, the NCB said. Their applications for anticipatory bail have been dismissed by the Supreme Court. The confirmed freezing covers properties held in their names and those of their family members, the NCB said.
Digital Desk | Islamabad, Nov 1 (IANS) Pakistan's outreach to the Sikh community in the US has exposed sharp contrast between its claims of protecting Sikh heritage and failure in safeguarding minority community and its places of worship in the country. Several Gurdwaras in Pakistan continue to suffer from neglect, deterioration and encroachment while Pakistani officials in other countries continue to claim about conducting restoration work at places of worship in Pakistan and promoting religious tourism, a report has detailed. Reports on social media have claimed that Punjabs Minister for Minority Affairs and Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President, Ramesh Singh Arora, recently visited Gurdwaras in the US and sought participation of the diaspora community in heritage restoration under the 'Adopt a Gurdwara' initiative and invited the Sikh diaspora to the Gurpurab celebrations in November with promises of simplified visa procedures. Several posts shared on social media alleged that cash and cashier's cheques were taken from American Gurdwara committees, according to a report in Khalsa Vox. Anjum Javaid, reportedly linked to Punjabs Directorate General of Archaeology, delivered remarks at a programme titled The Sikh Kingdom in California's Lathrop and proposed an economic corridor linking Nankana Sahib and Khyber Pass, including the redevelopment of Jamrud Fort and Baba Phoola Singh Chhauni. He reportedly claimed that around USD 700 million had been secured, including USD 94 million from the World Bank, to support heritage development and attract Sikh tourists each year. However, these claims are in contradiction to Pakistan's record of protecting Sikh heritage. Several Gurdwaras in Pakistan have reportedly fallen into severe disrepair, faced encroachment and been repurposed for alternate uses. Attacks against people from the Sikh community, religious discrimination and concerns regarding minority security have exposed the vulnerability of minority communities in Pakistan whose heritage Islamabad wants to celebrate abroad, according to a report in Khalsa Vox. In July, the demolition of the 125-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Pakistan's Farooqabad left portions of the historic shrine in rubble after a local businessman allegedly carried out the work without legal clearance or court order. Authorities acknowledged the demolition only after Sikh residents of Farooqabad took to the streets to protest the incident, a report has stated. For the Sikh community of Farooqabad, the night of June 24 was not an abstraction. It was the sound of machinery tearing into a building their grandparents grandparents had prayed in a gurdwara built over a century ago, when the Singh Sabha movement was still reshaping what it meant to be Sikh in a modernising Punjab. By morning, portions of the Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib lay in rubble, demolished by a local businessman who never bothered to seek the legal clearance required to touch it. No court order. No warning to the community that has treated this ground as sacred for generations, a report in Khalsa Vox detailed. According to the report, an official later admitted that the department failed to take notice of the demolition until local Sikhs protested. It added that the Pakistani authorities responded only after a minority community, long burdened by institutional neglect, was forced to stand up and defend its heritage. That is the real story here not a bureaucratic lapse, but a community once again forced to fight for the right to simply exist and be remembered. The Sikhs of Farooqabad did not have the luxury of trusting their government to protect what mattered to them. They had to protest to be seen at all, it noted.
'Cong sponsored 1984 Sikh massacre, Rahul now rubbing salt into their wounds': HM Shah
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 1 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday alleged that the Congress' politics had led to the rutal killing of Sikhs in 1984 and that the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was now ubbing salt into the victims' wounds by holding a major rally in Delhi on the same date. Union Minister Shah made the remarks while referring to the INDIA bloc's 'Dilli Chalo' rally at the national capital's Ramlila Maidan. Addressing a public gathering at Tiranga Park in Chandigarh, the Union Home Minister recalled that on November 1, 1984, thousands of Sikhs were burned alive, many were forced to flee their homes, countless children were orphaned, women lost their husbands, and thousands of families were devastated, in riots instigated by the Congress in Delhi. Referring to then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's controversial remark when a big tree falls, the earth shakes, Amit Shah said: People still remember his (Rajiv Gandhi's) statement, only Congress leaders could have the audacity to describe the massacre of thousands of Sikhs in such a manner. He highlighted that after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government came to power, riot-related cases were reopened, victims were provided financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each, and prominent Congress leaders implicated in the riots were sent to jail. The country had never before witnessed riots sponsored by a political party on such a scale, Union Minister Shah alleged. Questioning the INDIA bloc's rally in Delhi, Amit Shah said: I had initially believed Rahul Gandhi was too young at the time of the riots and perhaps had not studied history, and therefore might not know the significance of the dates. He noted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had appealed through a press conference that Congress should avoid holding the rally on November 1, 2, or 3, as these were the dates when the 1984 anti-Sikh riots took place and such an event would hurt the sentiments of the Sikh community, including mothers, sisters, and children. Despite this, Congress did not change its plans, he added. The Union Home Minister also alleged that the decision to hold the rally on the same day when thousands of Sikhs were burned alive was taken following instructions from abroad, asserting that India and Punjab would never forget the tragedy. Referring to the traders' repeated appeals to Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders, Amit Shah said: According to the traders, business peaks during the Diwali season. They stock sweets, firecrackers, and new clothes for children, and unsold inventory can result in significant losses. People from various parts of North India visit Delhi's wholesale markets during this period for festive shopping. Business worth around Rs 25,000 crore takes place during these three to four days. Traders repeatedly appealed through letters and press conferences to postpone the rally until after Diwali, but Congress did not change the date, he added. Meanwhile, Union Minister Shah cited the abrogation of Article 370, efforts to eliminate Naxalism, and the abolition of triple talaq under the Narendra Modi-led government, while asserting that the country was progressing at an unprecedented pace. Stating that the country, including Punjab, would be made drug-free by December 31, 2029, he reiterated the Narendra Modi government's commitment in combating drug abuse. Earlier, Union Minister Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development and infrastructure projects worth Rs 258 crore in Chandigarh, following which he addressed the public meeting at Tiranga Park.
If you want to become PM, stay in mock parliament: Amit Shah on Rahul Gandhi
Chandigarh, Nov 1: In a blistering attack on Rahul Gandhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the country will never forget that the Congress leader held a 'jalsa' on the anniversary of the Sikh genocide of 1984, and that if he wanted to become the prime minister, he should stay in a mock parliament his entire life. Speaking at an event in Chandigarh, he also slammed opposition parties, saying that telling lies, spreading anarchy and negativity, and not letting Parliament function was their true nature. He was addressing a gathering here after the inauguration and foundation stone-laying ceremony of various development projects worth Rs 258 crore. The opposition INDIA bloc on Sunday held the 'Chalo Dilli' protest at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital as part of its campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities. On Saturday, the opposition alliance carried out a symbolic public impeachment of CEC Kumar, accusing him of deleting votes to steal elections and demanding that he be tried in court for treason and jailed. The meeting was held in a setting resembling Parliament proceedings at the lawns of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The BJP has described it as a mockery of Parliament. Referring to the INDIA bloc rally, Union minister Shah on Sunday said, If you desire to hold a 'jalsa' for the Congress party on such a dark day of genocide, then Rahul ji, no one will be able to take away anything except hatred from your 'mohabbat ki dukaan'. Shah said the Congress has been losing elections for 15 years, and its leader Sonia Gandhi's dream of her son becoming the prime minister remains unfulfilled. So, they have found a new way: conducting a mock parliament. I want to tell Rahul ji, if you want to become the prime minister, stay in the mock parliament your entire life. Your turn (as PM of India) is never going to come, he said. He lashed out at the INDIA bloc leaders for not listening to Delhi traders' request to defer their rally until after Diwali. The traders of Delhi pleaded with them, saying, 'We have just one day, one week in the entire year when our business thrives. If we stock up on sweets and they don't sell, what will happen? It will lead to losses. If we buy firecrackers and they don't sell, what will happen? It will lead to losses', said Shah. A trade worth Rs 25,000 crore takes place in these 3-4 days. The whole of north India comes to Delhi's wholesale market to buy Diwali goods, he said. But no, on the very day the Sikh riots happened, the Sikh genocide happened, on that very day, on that same dark day, they had to hold a rally, he said. Now remember my words: for the next three elections, your account is not going to open there, he added. On the anti-Sikh riots, he said, On November 1, 1984, thousands of Sikhs were brutally murdered in Delhi during riots incited by the Congress party. Thousands of Sikhs were burnt alive. Many Sikhs had to leave their homes, many children were orphaned, many sisters were widowed, and homes of many were burnt, Shah said. He recalled remarks by former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi that when a big tree falls, the earth shakes. I saw that statement on television, and I can never forget it in my lifetime, Shah said of Rajiv Gandhi's remarks in the aftermath of Indira Gandhi's assassination in 1984. To describe the brutal killing of thousands of Sikhs in such a way is something that only Congress leaders could do, he said. Today, his son Rahul Gandhi organised a 'bada jalsa' in Delhi to rub salt into the wounds of the victims of the 1984 riots and their families. The BJP held a press conference and had asked the INDIA bloc not to hold its rally on November 1, 2 and 3, as on these days, the anti-Sikh riots took place, Shah said. This deeply hurt our Sikh brothers, mothers, sisters, and children. Yet they insisted. From abroad, an order was issued to their party for holding the 'jalsa' on the very same day when thousands of Sikhs were set ablaze, he said. Shah said he strongly condemns and criticises their malicious attempt. India and Punjab will never forget this. Shah said when the Modi government came to power, it reopened all the cases related to the anti-Sikh riots. We provided financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the riot victims and ensured that prominent Congress leaders involved in the riots were sent behind bars, he said. India had never witnessed politically instigated riots of this nature before, and I hope it never has to witness such riots again, he asserted. Shah said the Narendra Modi government is taking the country forward by leaps and bounds. Article 370 was abolished, Naxalism was ended, Triple Talaq was abolished, he said. Now remember my words: on December 31, 2029, we will make the entire country, including Punjab, drug-free, he asserted. The largest cricket stadium, the highest overbridge, the longest bridge, all of these are being built in India, worth Rs 11 lakh crore. Electricity has reached every poor person's home, the minister added. Shah alleged that Rahul Gandhi does not let Parliament run because he does not want women to get 33 per cent reservation. Rahul Baba, I want to tell you that this very Narendra Modi ji will give 33 per cent reservation to 'nari shakti' of India. This is our resolve, said Shah. The people of the country are watching all these things very closely, he said. Who is making the country safe? Who is making the country developed? Who brought innovation to the country? Who brought the new education policy? Who is making the country economically prosperous? The public of the country is seeing all these things, and all of this will be accounted for in the 2029 elections. Rahul ji, remember my words, said the Union minister. Shah said that in the coming days, the central government will make Chandigarh the number one administrative unit of the country. He also exuded confidence that an NDA government will be formed in the border state after the next assembly elections.
Major Drug Trafficking Network Busted in Amritsar, Two Arrested
Punjab Police dismantled a drug trafficking network in Amritsar, arresting two suspects and seizing 5 kg of heroin. Major Drug Trafficking Network Busted in Amritsar, Two Arrested
Amit Shah Signals NDA Government in Punjab, Sets 2029 Drug-Free Deadline
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India lead points table with 22 goals as Asian Hockey Championship enters final phase
AMN/ WEB DESK The ongoing 9th Hero Asian Hockey Championship at Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Punjabs Jalandhar has crossed the halfway and is entering the final phase. Each team has already played three league matches. The remaining two will be played today and tomorrow at the Jalandhar stadium, and then the action will []
The entire journey - from cotton fields to yarn spinning, fabric manufacturing, garment stitching, and finally delivering the finished products to global markets - can be completed entirely within Punjab. This integrated textile network positions...
Punjab: 2 AAP MLAs quit as 1st candidate list released
Two Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs, Chetan Singh Jouramajra and Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, from Punjab's Patiala district, resigned from the party's primary membership on Sunday, a day after AAP announced its first list of candidates for the 2027 Punjab Assembly polls.
Why has Diljit Dosanjh never performed in Bihar? Singer finally explains
Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh needs no introduction today. While he takes his music to audiences across the globe, one particular dream, performing in Bihar, remains unfulfilled.
Rahul Gandhi to Address Major Rally in Sangrur, Punjab on November 4
Rahul Gandhi will lead a significant rally in Sangrur, Punjab, focusing on law and order issues ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. Rahul Gandhi to Address Major Rally in Sangrur, Punjab on November 4
Amit Shah Slams Rahul Gandhi Over INDIA Bloc Rally on 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Anniversary
Union Home Minister Amit Shah took aim at opposition leader Rahul Gandhi from an event in Punjab state's Chandigarh on Sunday as the opposition alliance reached Ramlila Maidan for its rally.
Punjab polls: Two AAP MLAs quit party after first candidate list announcement
The development came a day after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) released its first of 40 candidates for the 2027 Punjab Assembly polls
Enjoy The New Punjabi Song 'Duawaan' By Ravinder Raahi
Enjoy the latest Punjabi song 'Duawaan' sung by Ravinder Raahi. The song has been composed by Dilbar Maan, with lyrics also penned by Dilbar Maan and music produced by Arsh Poohla. The video is directed by Yasheen Ghurail. Released under the music label Jass Records, 'Duawaan' is a soulful addition to the latest Punjabi music collection. Listen to the official audio of 'Duawaan' and enjoy the musical prowess of Ravinder Raahi, new Punjabi songs of 2026 and music by Arsh Poohla.
Samreen Kaur Slams Gold-Digger Trolls Over Arshdeep Singh Relationship; Cricketer Backs Her
Punjabi actor-model Samreen Kaur has hit back at social media trolls accusing her of dating Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh for money and fame, asserting that she has been financially independent since the age of 17. Following Kaurs public statement, the star pacer publicly voiced his support for his girlfriend, urging internet users to end double [] The post Samreen Kaur Slams Gold-Digger Trolls Over Arshdeep Singh Relationship; Cricketer Backs Her appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Honey Singh's nephew passes away in car crash; singer shares heartbreaking note
Yo Yo Honey Singh mourned the demise of his nephew, Vidit Olak, who died in a road accident in Jalandhar, Punjab, early Sunday. It has been reported that the singer's nephew, along with one of his friends, was returning home after attending a birthday party.
2 MLAs Quit In Setback For Punjab AAP After 1st Candidates' List Announced
The two leaders are Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra from Sanaur, and Chetan Singh Jouramajra from Samana
Two young boys, one of whom is the nephew of Punjabi singer Yo Yo Honey Singh, lost their lives after their car crashed with a stationary municipal tractor-trolley in Jalandhar, Punjab on Sunday morning. The names of the victims
BJP leader Vijay Sampla slams AAPs candidate list for Punjab elections, citing corruption allegations against top leaders. BJP Criticizes AAPs Candidate List for Punjab Elections, Claims Corruption Allegations Against Leaders
