Amit Shah Pledges to Eradicate Drugs from Punjab During Jalandhar Rally
Amit Shah vows to make Punjab drug-free by 2029, criticizing the AAP government during a rally in Jalandhar. Amit Shah Pledges to Eradicate Drugs from Punjab During Jalandhar Rally
'Someone who gets intoxicated': Shah's dig at AAP, vows drug-free Punjab
During a rally in Jalandhar, Amit Shah slammed the Aam Aadmi Party, accusing them of allowing drug trafficking to persist in Punjab. He criticized the Chief Minister for failing to tackle the pressing drug problem. Shah assured voters that the Bharatiya Janata Party could eliminate drugs from Punjab within two years, highlighting the BJP's success in drug seizures compared to the Congress.
Punjab rope in 38-year-old Umesh Yadav to end 34-year Ranji drought
In a first for Punjab cricket, the PCA have signed veteran India pacer Umesh Yadav as a guest player for the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. With Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar expected to be away on India duty, Punjab are banking on Umesh's experience and red-ball pedigree in their bid to win their first Ranji title since 1992.
Punjabi University Patiala Result 2026 Out - Direct Link to Check UG
Punjabi University, Patiala has released new results on results.pupexamination.ac.in. Check the full list of declared courses & how to check your result.
I'm Genuinely Sorry: Isha Rikhi's Emotional Note After Bigg Boss 20 Eviction
The actor had been in the news over her relationship with Punjabi rapper and singer Badshah along with her Bigg Boss 20 stint
LPU protest: High Court seeks status report from Punjab govt.
Additional Solicitor Advocate General Satyapal Jain said it was important to identify those behind spreading the misleading information on campus, as he expressed apprehension that a planned conspiracy appears to be behind it.
WSO Calls for Constructive Dialogue on Satkaar and Maryada
The World Sikh Organization of Canada has called for constructive, fact-based dialogue on the Surrey Saroops matter, stressing Satkaar, Sikh Maryada, accountability, mutual respect and Panthic unity. The post WSO Calls for Constructive Dialogue on Satkaar and Maryada appeared first on Sikh Siyasat News .
Amit Shah's Jalandhar Rally Triggers AAP-BJP Face-Off Over Punjab Drug Crisis
The BJP has stepped up its campaign against drugs in Punjab and is projecting the issue as a major electoral plank ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
Amit Shahs Visit to Jalandhar Highlights BJPs Commitment to Eradicate Drug Trade in Punjab
BJP leaders assert their commitment to combat drug trafficking in Punjab ahead of Amit Shahs visit to Jalandhar. Amit Shahs Visit to Jalandhar Highlights BJPs Commitment to Eradicate Drug Trade in Punjab
Punjab grappling with serious drug problem due to poor governance of Aapda government: Amit Shah
Amit Shah said the people of Punjab are waging a decisive battle against drugs, and to unite the State in eradicating them, the BJP launched the 'Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra' on September 18
Amit Shah Blames AAP For Punjabs Drug Crisis, Calls Mann Aapda
Home Minister Says BJPs Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra Covered All 117 Assembly Constituencies
Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala Challenges Amit Shah Ahead of Punjab Visit
Ahead of Amit Shahs visit to Punjab, Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala raises critical questions about security and drug trafficking. Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala Challenges Amit Shah Ahead of Punjab Visit
Ahead of Amit Shah's Jalandhar rally, bomb threat email received in Punjab
Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's rally here on Wednesday, a bomb threat email was received, targeting schools, the rally site, Devi Talab temple and the court complex, officials said. A police officer said they are technically analysing the email and trying to find its origin. Security has been stepped up at the rally site and Devi Talab temple, following the Union Home Minister's Jalandhar visit. Shah will address a public gathering in village Paragpur, Jalandhar, as the BJP's 'Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra' concludes. Launched on September 18, the yatra travelled through all 117 assembly constituencies of Punjab, covering 4,000 kilometres, and reached Jalandhar on Tuesday. Police said the bomb threat email mentioned targeting schools, the rally site, Devi Talab temple and the court complex. The fresh scare comes on the heels of similar threats reported in recent months from multiple places in Punjab and Haryana, where such emails later turned out to be hoaxes.
An MBA graduate who paid Rs 84,960 for an online AI product management course after being promised 100 percent guaranteed placement has secured a refund from a Punjab consumer commission. The Gurdaspur District Consumer Commission directed Eduinx Education Services to refund the course fee, pay Rs 10,000 compensation and Rs 5,000 litigation costs, finding the placement commitment was not fulfilled.
Wamiqa Gabbi embraces new beginning as she dances her heart out surrounded by memories
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Actress Wamiqa Gabbi has welcomed a new beginning as she shared a glimpse from her birthday celebrations from a blurry night spent with her tribe. Taking to Instagram, where Wamiqa shared a string of pictures and videos from her quaint birthday party, Wamiqa said she felt very loved after celebrating and receiving an outpouring of wishes. She wrote: A blurry night with my tribe surrounded by all the things that made this place my home, now packed in boxes. The actress added: Feels like a good time for a new beginning. With a better understanding of myself, of the people around me and of the people Im yet to meet. Dancing my heart out kyonki vaise vi apne hath kuj ni so nacho!!!!! Thank you for all the love and all the birthday wishes feeling very, very loved. Wamiqa made her screen debut as a child with a brief role in the Hindi film Jab We Met in 2007. She later established herself as a leading lady in Punjabi cinema with roles in comedy films, such as Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22, Nikka Zaildar 2 and its sequel Nikka Zaildar 3 as well as the crime drama Kali Jotta. Gabbi expanded into other languages with the Tamil romance Maalai Naerathu Mayakkam and the Malayalam sports drama Godha. She then transitioned into a period focused on Hindi streaming ventures such as the period drama series Jubilee, followed by her role as a spy's wife in Vishal Bhardwaj's thriller film Khufiya. She has also worked in films such as Bhool Chuk Maaf, Bhooth Bangla and Pati Patni Aur Woh Do. Wamiqa will next be seen in Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam, an upcoming Hindi-language film directed by Avinash Arun. It stars Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher. The film is a biopic of Ujjwal Nikam who appeared against Ajmal Kasab in the trial of the 26/11 Mumbai attack case.
Ahead of HM Shahs visit, Punjab Police bust drugs, arms networks
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 30 (IANS) Hours ahead of the visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Punjab, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Wednesday that they have dismantled three drug trafficking and illegal arms supply networks in Amritsar, and arrested five accused and also recovered 13 pistols, 3.267 kg heroin and 22 cartridges. DGP Yadav said preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were involved in the supply of illegal weapons and narcotics. Further investigation is underway to uncover the complete backward and forward linkages and identify other persons involved, including foreign-based handlers, he added. A day earlier, Amritsar Rural Police dismantled an arms and narcotics supply network with the arrest of three people -- a woman, her husband and her brother. The police have recovered 10.030 kg of heroin, two sophisticated assault rifles, including one AK-47 and one AK-56, along with three magazines and 10 cartridges from their possession. Home Minister Shah is visiting Jalandhar at around 2 p.m. to address the concluding programme of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra, a statewide campaign against drug abuse that has covered all 117 Assembly constituencies. The rally is expected to mark a major political mobilisation by the BJP ahead of the 2027 state Assembly elections. The campaign is aimed at highlighting the issue of drug abuse and mobilising public support for a drug-free Punjab. State party President Kewal Singh Dhillon said Home Minister Shahs arrival would symbolise new hope, renewed trust, and resolve for the state. He said the event would amplify the peoples voice and advance efforts for a safe, prosperous, and strong state. Alleging that the Aam Aadmi Party government has failed to curb the drug menace, Dhillon claimed heroin home delivery has become widespread during its tenure. He said the BJP would now take responsibility for addressing the crisis. He said the BJPs statewide campaign has covered all 117 Assembly constituencies, uniting people around a common resolve. During the nearly 4,000-km journey, it carried messages of public awareness and collective action to villages and homes.
Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi has shared her first statement after being eliminated from Bigg Boss 20. The actress, who spent three weeks inside the reality show, took to social media to reflect on her journey, the emotions she experienced and the support she received from viewers. Isha was eliminated after facing the eviction vote against Yung DSA. Yung DSA was saved through public voting, bringing Ishas stint on the show to an end. Isha Rikhi reflects on her Bigg Boss 20 journey Following her exit, Isha shared a note on social media, admitting that her three weeks inside the Bigg Boss house came with a mix of emotions and challenges. She also acknowledged that there were moments when she struggled to express herself. She wrote, Three weeks inside the Bigg Boss house three weeks of so many emotions, experiences, challenges, laughter, tears, and memories Ill carry with me forever. The actress further added, Coming back has made me realise just how much your love and support means to me. Thank you to every single person who stood by me, believed in me, cheered for me, and even to those who didnt support me. Im grateful for every opinion, every message and every person who was a part of this journey in some way. Another excerpt of her note read, The last few weeks were not easy for me. I had my emotional breakdowns, moments where I struggled to express myself, and moments where I probably didnt come across the way I wanted to. I know I may have disappointed some of you, and if I did, Im genuinely sorry. Im still processing everything, understanding myself better and taking this whole experience as a learning. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Isha Rikhi (@isharikhi) Isha says she felt the audiences support Isha also thanked viewers who continued to support her during her time on the show. She said, But one thing I want you all to know is that I felt your love, even when I couldnt express much myself. And that means more to me than I can put into words. Thank you for standing by me, for understanding me, and for continuing to support me. Im truly, truly grateful. Her statement comes shortly after her exit from the reality show, as she looks back at the experience and the response she received during her time inside the house. Isha entered Bigg Boss 20 as one of the contestants this season. During her three-week stint, the actress became part of the conversations and dynamics inside the house before eventually facing the public vote. Also Read:Bigg Boss 20: Isha Rikhi says she faced physical, emotional and social cheating in relationship
Punjab records 52 stubble-burning fires; one FIR filed
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 30 (IANS) A total of 52 incidents of fires linked to paddy stubble burning have been reported across Punjab as of Tuesday, with physical verification confirming signs of crop burning in 16 cases, officials said on Wednesday. According to government data available on the matter, field inspections were carried out in 42 of the reported cases, while signs indicating that crop residue had been burnt were physically confirmed at 16 locations. District-wise figures showed that Amritsar recorded the highest number of fire incidents, with 30 cases reported so far. Of these, 20 fields were inspected by the authorities, and signs of crop burning were confirmed at four locations. Environmental compensation (EC) amounting to Rs 5,000 was imposed in one case in Amritsar, and the entire amount was subsequently recovered, officials said. Tarn Taran recorded eight cases of fire, followed by Ferozepur with five, Gurdaspur with three and Moga with two incidents. Fazilka, Hoshiarpur, SBS Nagar and Patiala each reported one fire incident, according to the government data. The data further showed that environmental compensation was imposed in 11 cases across the state, with the total amount reaching Rs 55,000. Of this, Rs 25,000 has so far been recovered, officials said. In Tarn Taran, all eight fields linked to the eight reported incidents were inspected. The inspections confirmed signs of crop burning at five locations. Environmental compensation of Rs 20,000 was imposed in four cases, while Rs 10,000 of the imposed amount has been recovered. In addition, five red entries were recorded in the relevant field records. In Ferozepur, all five fields were inspected following reports of five fire incidents. Signs of crop burning were confirmed at all five locations. The authorities imposed environmental compensation of Rs 20,000 in four cases, of which Rs 5,000 has been recovered so far. Four red entries were also recorded in the field records, officials said. Patiala reported one fire incident, where field inspection confirmed signs of crop burning. Environmental compensation of Rs 5,000 was imposed in the case, which has also been linked to the registration of an FIR, according to the government data. The overall data showed that one FIR had been registered in connection with the reported incidents. Besides this, nine red entries were made in the field records, while four warning notices or show-cause notices were issued to those concerned. At the same time, no chargesheets or suspension actions have been recorded against nodal or supervisory officers in connection with the incidents. The number of charge sheets or suspension actions against such officers remains zero, officials said.
Amit Shah to Address Rally in Jalandhar as BJPs Anti-Drug Campaign Concludes
Amit Shah is set to speak at a major rally in Jalandhar, marking the end of the BJPs state-wide anti-drug campaign in Punjab. Amit Shah to Address Rally in Jalandhar as BJPs Anti-Drug Campaign Concludes
Delhi-NCR likely to turn dry as rains ease; air quality remains in moderate category
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Delhi-NCR is likely to witness a significant shift in weather from Wednesday, with the recent spell of rain and thunderstorms expected to give way to predominantly dry conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast mainly clear skies over the national capital and neighbouring areas, with dry weather likely to prevail across Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh through the first week of October. The change comes after showers on Tuesday brought a noticeable chill to Delhi, with temperatures briefly giving the national capital a winter-like feel. However, the latest weather forecast indicates that rainfall activity is likely to subside from Wednesday, particularly over northwest India. Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh are expected to remain largely dry as the recent rain and thunderstorm activity weakens. Delhi is likely to record a minimum temperature of around 24 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of nearly 33 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. While northwest India is expected to remain mostly dry, weather conditions across the rest of the country are likely to remain varied. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue over parts of southern, eastern and northeastern India. According to the IMD forecast, isolated heavy rainfall is likely over several areas of the Northeast and southern peninsula on Wednesday. The southern peninsula is expected to remain one of the major rain-affected regions, with some areas likely to receive heavy showers. The IMD has classified Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi as dry on Wednesday. Similar conditions are expected over Punjab, Rajasthan and most parts of Uttar Pradesh. The contrasting weather conditions across different regions are being influenced by several atmospheric systems currently active over the country. A depression over coastal Myanmar and the adjoining Bay of Bengal was moving rapidly north-northwestwards on Tuesday. The system was expected to weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area later on September 29 and continue moving towards southeast Bangladesh and adjoining northeastern parts of India. At the same time, a western disturbance and associated upper-air systems continue to influence parts of north India. Another circulation and trough are extending across southern India. The interaction and movement of these systems are contributing to the contrasting weather patterns being observed across the country. The IMD also recorded heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Haryana during the 24 hours ending Tuesday morning. The rainfall highlights the intensity of the recent spell over parts of north India, even as the broader weather pattern is now expected to turn predominantly dry. The southwest monsoon is also continuing its gradual withdrawal from the country as the rainy season approaches its conclusion. With the monsoon retreating, northwest India is expected to gradually transition towards predominantly dry weather. However, rainfall activity is likely to persist in several other parts of the country. Uttarakhand may experience isolated rain and thunderstorms through October 4, while Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh could witness similar weather conditions between October 2 and 4. Himachal Pradesh may also receive isolated showers during the period. In central India, rain and thunderstorms are likely over parts of Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh in the coming days. The Northeast is expected to remain relatively wetter, with rainfall forecast over Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura through October 4. Some areas may also receive heavy rainfall. Southern India is likely to remain another significant zone of rainfall. The IMD has forecast isolated heavy showers over parts of the southern peninsula during the next four to five days, with Tamil Nadu, Kerala and South Interior Karnataka among the areas likely to receive heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the 'moderate' category. The Air Quality Index (AQI) readings included Mandir Marg at 97, Aya Nagar at 79, Punjabi Bagh at 113, CRRI Mathura Road at 138, Pusa at 149, Sirifort at 105, IGI Airport (T3) at 101, Commonwealth Sports Complex at 122, North Campus at 122, R K Puram at 122, ITO at 86, IIT Delhi at 140, DTU at 100, Wazirpur at 134, Jahangirpuri at 153, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at 105, Anand Vihar at 105 and Cantonment Area at 105.
Weather Today September 30: India will showcase a diverse array of weather conditions across various regions. Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh are predicted to receive rainfall and thunderstorms, whereas Delhi-NCR can expect a predominantly dry atmosphere. Meanwhile, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh might experience partly cloudy skies with a chance of rain and brisk winds. In contrast, West Bengal and Punjab are forecasted to enjoy stable weather with minimal precipitation.
Punjab Reports 52 Cases of Crop Burning, Environmental Penalties Imposed
Punjab has reported 52 incidents of crop burning, with environmental penalties issued and inspections conducted across various districts. Punjab Reports 52 Cases of Crop Burning, Environmental Penalties Imposed
Badshah's ex-wife Isha Rikhi has shared her first Instagram post after her exit from reality TV show Bigg Boss 20. The Punjabi actor thanked fans for their love and support and opened up about the emotional challenges she faced during her three weeks inside the house.
Punjab FC aim to top of group against East Bengal
Kolkata, Sep 29: Punjab FC will look to carry the momentum of their emphatic opening victory when they take on East Bengal FC in their final Group II fixture of the IFA Shield 2026-27 at the East Bengal Ground in Kolkata on Wednesday. The match, scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m., will decide the group []
Harris County Honours Sikh-American Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal Seven Years After His Death
The Harris County Sheriffs Office has commemorated Sikh-American Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal on the The post Harris County Honours Sikh-American Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal Seven Years After His Death appeared first on Khalsa Vox .
Gor in Amritsar: Golden Temple Visit Puts Diaspora Ties in the Spotlight
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor returned on Monday to the Golden Temple after The post Gor in Amritsar: Golden Temple Visit Puts Diaspora Ties in the Spotlight appeared first on Khalsa Vox .
AAP Leaders Allegedly Occupying Government Residences, Claims Sunil Jakhar
Sunil Jakhar accuses AAP leaders of illegally occupying government properties reserved for ministers in Punjab. AAP Leaders Allegedly Occupying Government Residences, Claims Sunil Jakhar
Sachin Pilot Questions BJP on Drug Trafficking and Border Security Measures
Sachin Pilot criticizes the BJP government for failing to tackle drug trafficking and security issues in Punjab. Sachin Pilot Questions BJP on Drug Trafficking and Border Security Measures
Punjab Political Turmoil: AAP Leaders Accused of Misusing Government Housing
AAP leaders face scrutiny over government housing allocations amid ongoing controversies in Punjab politics. Punjab Political Turmoil: AAP Leaders Accused of Misusing Government Housing
Vandalism in varsities not Punjabs character: Gargajj
Clarify Centres role in checking Punjab drug menace: Pargat to Shah
First-time voters in Punjab turned away during SIR, Warring writes to Shah
Major Drug and Arms Trafficking Network Disrupted in Amritsar, Three Arrested
Punjab police dismantle a drug and arms trafficking network in Amritsar, arresting three suspects with significant contraband seized. Major Drug and Arms Trafficking Network Disrupted in Amritsar, Three Arrested
Bhagat Singh To Punjab's Water: AAP Widens Its Political Campaign
The clearest example came in Ludhiana, where the AAP government organised 'Jashan-e-Inquilab' at Punjab Agricultural University to mark Bhagat Singh's birth anniversary.
Punjab ministers houses occupied by Delhi AAP leaders: Jakhar
Traders slam govt as MLU deadline expires today
Goldy Brar: FBI's most wanted fugitive carrying $1 mn bounty
Satinderjeet Singh, alias Goldy Brar, a former petty criminal from Punjab, has escalated to become a leader of transnational organised crime and is now featured on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. The FBI has offered a USD 1 million reward for information leading to his arrest, citing his alleged involvement in assassinations, extortions, and trafficking of narcotics and weapons across the US and Canada. Brar is also linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, designated an individual terrorist by India, and accused of orchestrating the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.
Ludhiana shop to pay 10k for selling 25 expired chips packet
Residents, traders up in arms over up to 8-hour power cuts
Vet varsity trains 56 women to build profitable dairy business
From scrap to sculpture, Railways gets creative
Agri varsity develops tech to turn citrus peels into pectin
Punjab: AAP govt felicitates 20 Anganwadi workers as 'Nasha Mukti Mitras'
Vandalism in varsities not Punjabs character: Gargaj
Will contest Uttar Pradesh, Punjab polls with or without BJP: Chirag Paswan
LJP(RV) chief says the party is open to a seat-sharing arrangement with the NDA but will contest all seats in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab if no agreement is reached
Three arrested with 2 assault rifles, 10 kg heroin in Punjabs Amritsar
The accused were allegedly linked to foreign-based smugglers and were procuring illegal weapons and narcotics for further supply in Punjab, police investigation revealed, said Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav
Racist altercation: Punjabi man stabbed to death in Canada
HM Amit Shah to address BJPs anti-drug rally in Jalandhar on Sep 30
Digital Desk | Jalandhar, Sep 29 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Jalandhar in Punjab on Wednesday to address the concluding programme of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 'Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra', a statewide campaign against drug abuse that has covered all 117 Assembly constituencies. The rally is expected to mark a major political mobilisation by the BJP ahead of the 2027 state Assembly elections. Four simultaneous yatras, launched from different parts of the state on September 18, will culminate at the rally venue after covering nearly 4,000 km across Punjab. The campaign was aimed at highlighting the issue of drug abuse and mobilising public support for a drug-free Punjab. According to BJP leaders, around two lakh people are expected to attend the rally. The party has made arrangements at a 50-55-acre site, with approximately 40 acres earmarked for the main gathering and the remaining area for parking. Nearly 2,000 buses carrying party workers and supporters from different parts of Punjab are expected to reach Jalandhar for the event. The BJP has also planned to highlight the plight of families affected by drug abuse during the programme. HM Shah's visit comes at a time when the BJP has intensified its political activities in Punjab, with the drug menace emerging as one of its principal campaign issues ahead of the Assembly elections. The party has been targeting the ruling Aam Aadmi Party government over its handling of the drug problem, while the latter has maintained its commitment to tackling the menace. BJP leaders have described the campaign as an effort to create awareness about drug abuse and involve people in the fight against addiction. To review the preparations, state party President Kewal Singh Dhillon and state in-charge Satish Poonia visited the rally venue. They held discussions with officials regarding security arrangements, traffic management, parking, public convenience and other necessary arrangements for the rally. Dhillon said the Nasha Mukti Maha Rally is not merely a political programme, but a major public awareness campaign to free Punjab from drugs. He said every BJP worker is working with dedication, hard work and commitment to make the rally a success. He said Punjab is currently facing a serious drug menace, and the BJP has been reaching out to the people on this issue. Through the Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra, efforts are being made to create awareness among people in villages and cities across Punjab against drugs.
Punjab: Sunil Jakhar alleges AAP leaders occupying ministers residences
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 29 (IANS) Former Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Tuesday alleged that Delhi-based Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders had occupied official residences meant for ministers and were exercising control over the states administration with the backing of party supremo Arvind Kejriwal, whom he described as the super CM. Visiting official residences of ministers and the Sector 39 Circuit House here, Jakhar alleged that AAP associates were occupying government properties without authorisation, displacing legitimate occupants. He said he visited the premises to confirm who was actually living there, rather than relying on social media discussions and hearsay. Questioning the alleged presence of files from the department of Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian at residence No. 926, Jakhar said a minister was bound by his constitutional oath to maintain confidentiality in official matters. He claimed the files contained information relating to an alleged Rs 10,000-crore GMADA scam and questioned how they had reached the residence where AAP leader Satyendar Jain was allegedly staying. Jakhar alleged that the incident reflected a system of administrative control from Delhi and said the Enforcement Directorates investigation would bring out the truth. He demanded Mundians resignation. Targeting Kejriwal, Jakhar recalled that the AAP leader had projected himself as an advocate of simplicity and honesty and had earlier declared that he would not accept an official residence as Chief Minister. However, he alleged that under the AAP government in Punjab, party associates from Delhi had occupied official properties meant for state ministers. Jakhar also claimed that Punjab Police was preventing him from entering the Sector 39 Circuit House despite his having booked a room there for September 29 two days earlier. I am a resident of Punjab and have a valid booking, yet I am being denied entry, while people without any legal authority are occupying government properties, he said. He further claimed that Circuit House rooms had been placed under the permanent control of AAP associates, leaving visiting government officials, political leaders and journalists from Punjab without access to accommodation. Alleging that ministers had become ministers only in name, Jakhar said their identities were being concealed, with even nameplates removed from their official residences. He urged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to discharge his responsibility towards Punjab and remove what he described as unidentified Delhi-based occupants from government properties. Warning that the protest would intensify if the alleged illegal occupation continued, Jakhar said the buildings had been constructed with taxpayers money, and those occupying them must vacate. On the unrest at Lovely Professional University and Chitkara University, reportedly triggered by rumours, Jakhar said the incidents were serious and required a thorough investigation. Referring particularly to the developments at Lovely Professional University, he alleged that people posing as protesters had reached a girls hostel, raising concerns about students' safety. Jakhar reiterated his demand for a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the incidents at the two universities.
Nirav Modi's Associate Sandeep Mistry Arrested In PNB Fraud
Sandeep Mistry, a key associate of fugitive businessman Nirav Modi, has been arrested by the CBI after his deportation from the UAE. Mistry is implicated in the Rs 6,498.20 crore Punjab National Bank scam, where he allegedly facilitated forged documents, coerced dummy directors, and siphoned funds. He has been remanded to judicial custody.
4 Dead After 2 Cars Crash Off Delhi-Mumbai Expressway In Madhya Pradesh
The freak consecutive accidents left two women from Punjab and two men from Gujarat dead.
Punjab FC sign former Levante midfielder Mickal Malsa ahead of ISL 2026-27
Digital Desk | Mohali, Sep 29 (IANS) Punjab FC have strengthened their midfield ahead of the 2026-27 Indian Super League season with the signing of French midfielder Mickal Ramon Vincent Malsa, who has more than 60 La Liga appearances to his name. The 30-year-old has signed a contract with the Shers until May 31, 2027, and joins the club after a career that has taken him across France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece, Spain and Morocco. Malsa spent four seasons with Spanish club Levante UD, featuring prominently in La Liga and gaining experience at the highest level of Spanish football. His Spanish career has also included spells with Albacete, Real Valladolid and CD Mirands, whom he rejoined earlier this year. A defensive-minded central midfielder, Malsa is expected to add experience and greater stability to Punjab FCs midfield as the club prepares for another ISL campaign. I am really happy to be joining Punjab FC and to be part of this clubs journey. I have heard great things about the passion of the fans and the ambition within the squad, and I cannot wait to get started. I aim to bring my experience to the midfield, work hard for the team, and help us achieve big things together this season, Malsa said after completing the move. Malsa began his development at FC Sochaux-Montbliard before making his senior debut in French football. His early career also saw him represent US Avranches, followed by stints at Belgian side Royal Antwerp, Dutch club Fortuna Sittard and Greek outfit Platanias. The midfielder later established himself in Spain, where his time with Levante represented the most significant spell of his career. He also spent time with Wydad AC in Morocco and featured for the club at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. At international level, Malsa represents Martinique, adding further international experience to his club career. Punjab FC will hope his ability to operate in central midfield, coupled with his experience in European leagues, can provide greater balance to the side as they target a competitive 2026-27 campaign. Malsas arrival is the latest move by Punjab FC to add experience to a squad that has also placed emphasis on developing young Indian talent through its academy system.
LPU Dean blames outsiders for violent protests, says some students reacted to rumours
Digital Desk | Phagwara, Sep 29 (IANS) Lovely Professional University (LPU) Dean Dr Sorabh Lakhanpal on Tuesday blamed outsiders and anti-social elements for the violent protests and vandalism at the university campus in Punjab's Phagwara and called the sexual assault allegations that triggered the demonstration social media rumours. Speaking to IANS, Prof Lakhanpal said: I would describe itmore or lessas a situation where rumours and misleading messages were circulated; the students genuinely wanted to know the facts. But on the other hand, some students didn't want to think or understand the situation. They were looking for an opportunity...I always refer to them as anti-social elements or outsidersthose who turned this into a violent protest and vandalised our university. Investigation must be conducted; their names should be revealed, and appropriate action must be taken, he said. However, said that the student representatives are also looking into the matter. We have stood by them from the very first night, listening to their concerns and acting exactly as they requested. They wanted a committee formed, so we selected one; they wanted to review CCTV footage...we took whatever immediate action the students sought, such as hostel visits. We addressed all the anticipated issues, he stated. Referring to the protest reels on social media, the Dean said: Our senior students and alumni feel hurt and distressed that such vandalism took place at the campus, which should not have happened. Regarding who circulated the message that a female student was sexually assaulted, he said that the police are investigating it. The details will emerge through the due process involving the cyber cell or the police; that will clarify everything. It will reveal the phone numbers, IP addresses, and locations involved in the circulation. And I am sure that action will be taken against those involved, Lakhanpal said. On why it took time for the university to reach a solution the students could agree on, the Dean said the genuine students were already satisfied, as they knew progress was being made and the investigation was moving forward. However, I believe there was a conspiracy behind this to disrupt the academic atmosphere. Because we also observed the presence of outsiders and anti-social elements. So, the reason was that they didn't want the matter to be resolved, he alleged. Moreover, Sorabh Lakhanpal said it would be better if the CBI takes up a probe into the matter. Let the police carry out their inquirywe are fine with that. But if the CBI investigates, we would feel more assured. And it would help in reaching those involved as quickly as possible. When asked about whether the police have found out the involvement of outsiders, he said: The police were somewhat negligent, which is why such a major incident occurredfire broke out, vehicles were torched, and stones were pelted. Responding to allegations that LPU was targeted after its founder and chancellor, Ashok Mittal, switched from the AAP to the BJP, Lakhanpal sought an investigation. This matter certainly needs to be investigated. I am confident that through the investigations conducted by the police, civil administration, and university administration, we will get to the bottom of this; once the facts are established, appropriate action must be taken against those found guilty, he said. LPU Dean further said that though classes are currently suspended for 10 days following the violent protests, they will resume soon, and the varsity will ensure the syllabus does not suffer.
IFA Shield: Punjab FC aim to top group against East Bengal after dominant debut
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 29 (IANS) Punjab FC will look to carry the momentum of their emphatic opening victory when they take on East Bengal FC in their final Group II fixture of the IFA Shield 2026-27 at the East Bengal Ground in Kolkata on Wednesday. The match, scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m., will decide the group toppers, with both Punjab FC and East Bengal having already secured their places in the semifinals after winning their respective opening matches against Calcutta Customs Club. Punjab FC announced their arrival in the competition in emphatic fashion, thrashing Calcutta Customs 7-0 on Sunday in Pavlos Dermitzakis first match as head coach. The result also saw new signing Raphael Messi Bouli make an immediate impact, with the Cameroon international scoring a hat-trick and providing two assists. Boulis three-goal haul has put him level with Mohun Bagans Lallianzuala Chhangte at the top of the tournaments scoring charts. Punjabs attacking options were further underlined by goals from Diego Raposo, Konsam Sanathoi Singh and Bishu Sharma in the opening fixture. The Shers will also be encouraged by the contribution of their academy graduates. Manglenthang Kipgen impressed in midfield against Customs with his pressing and distribution, while Muhammed Uvais, Suresh Meitei and Nikhil Prabhu formed part of a young core that helped Punjab maintain control of the game. Dermitzakis expects a more demanding test against an East Bengal side playing on home turf. We had a fantastic start to the tournament, and the 7-0 victory showed the attacking quality and tactical discipline we possess. However, East Bengal is a historic club playing in front of their home fans, so it will be a completely different test. I am incredibly proud of how our Roundglass Academy graduates, particularly young players like Kipgen, stepped up and controlled the tempo. We will need that same intensity and teamwork tomorrow to secure the top spot in our group. East Bengal, meanwhile, entered the contest after beating Calcutta Customs 3-1 in their opening game. Despite conceding in the 12th minute, Bino Georges side recovered strongly to register a comfortable victory. With East Bengal juggling commitments in the AFC Champions League Two and the ISL, the club has used the IFA Shield to give opportunities to several reserve and emerging players. Akash Hemram and Rohit Danu were among those to find the net against Customs and will again be expected to provide attacking impetus. Punjab FC and East Bengal last met in the ISL in May, when the two sides played out a goalless draw at the Salt Lake Stadium. With a semifinal berth already assured for both teams, Wednesdays encounter will instead determine who finishes at the summit of Group II and gains the corresponding semifinal draw advantage.
Enjoy The New Punjabi Music Video For 'Vair' By Amrit Maan
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Akal Takht acting Jathedar meets death-row convict Rajoana in Patiala jail
Digital Desk | Patiala, Sep 29 (IANS) Akal Takht Acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami on Tuesday met death-row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana at the Central Jail in Punjabs Patiala city. The meeting is understood to have focused on issues concerning Rajoana, particularly his mercy petition pending with the Union government and the broader issue of Sikh prisoners lodged in different jails. Quoting Rajoana, Dhami told the media after the meeting, I am in high spirits, and I accept martyrdom over humiliation. Rajoana was awarded the death sentence for his role in the 1995 assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh. His mercy petition, seeking commutation of the death sentence to life imprisonment, has been pending with the Centre since 2012. The petition under Article 72 of the Constitution was moved by the SGPC in March 2012. This month, Rajoana wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking an early decision on his mercy petition against the death sentence. The SGPC has repeatedly urged the Union government to take a decision on the petition, maintaining that the prolonged delay has caused distress to Rajoana. In May 2025, Dhami had met Rajoana in the Patiala jail and criticised the Centre for not deciding his mercy plea. He had also said that Rajoana wanted the SGPC to withdraw its petition and press for an immediate decision. The meeting comes amid continued efforts by Sikh religious bodies to pursue the cases of Sikh prisoners, popularly referred to as Bandi Singhs. In a letter dated September 16, Rajoana said he had spent the past 30 years in prison and questioned why the Centre had not taken a decision on his plea. Referring to the notification issued in 2019 on the occasion of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, he said it had not been implemented till date.
CBI arrests Nirav Modi aide after extradition from UAE in PNB scam
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested fugitive businessman Nirav Modi's associate Sandeep Mistry following his extradition from the UAE in connection with a multi-million-dollar PNB scam, officials said. After being extradited on Monday, the CBI formally placed Mistry under arrest in Mumbai on Tuesday. The agency subsequently produced him before a special CBI court, but did not press for his remand. The court then remanded Mistry to judicial custody till October 6. The arrest was made in compliance with a non-bailable warrant issued by a special court in November 2025. Mistry had served as the director of Fancy Creations Ltd, a Hong Kong-based company of Nirav Modi. The CBI alleged that Mistry played an active role in the criminal conspiracy with Modi and other accused persons, in furtherance of which the Punjab National Bank was cheated to the tune of nearly Rs 6,498.20 crore. The central agency has also claimed that Mistry, along with Modi's brother Nehal and .
Terror outfits deploy dead-drop tactics to evade detection and funnel contraband into India
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Terrorist organisations operating against India switched to covert dead-drop techniques to transfer funds, weapons, and operational instructions, intelligence officials have revealed. Groups including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), and the proscribed Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) adopted non-contact logistics to conceal the identity of handlers based in Pakistan. Terrorism has evolved considerably, and this has led to the agencies facing fresh challenges with each passing year. Groups such as the Islamic State and Al-Qaeda have moved towards all radicalisation models while also relying heavily on lone actors to carry out attacks. Terror groups that have been formed to hit India continue to use conventional methods when it comes to setting up modules and planning attacks. While groups such as the Lashkar and Jaish run conventional networks that also include radicalisation modules, they have started using dead-drop methods extensively. An Intelligence Bureau official says that the primary objective of using the dead-drop technique is to evade the trail. The Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Babbar Khalsa International have increasingly used dead-drop methods in recent times. These methods are being used to channelise funds and weapons and to facilitate covert operations in India, the IB official said. Terror groups are increasingly moving away from physical handovers, which are considered risky and make it easier for security agencies to trace the chain of transactions and establish its links to Pakistan, the official said. Apart from being dropped by drones, arms and ammunition are also being left in isolated locations and rural areas for subsequent collection. The arms and ammunition pass through multiple hands before being collected and eventually dropped at a designated location. Those involved in moving the consignments do not know who supplied them initially or who will ultimately collect them, the officials said. Even if one of those involved is caught, investigators would find it difficult to establish who initially supplied the consignment and who was supposed to collect it eventually, the officials added. Another official said operations were also being planned using the dead-drop method. According to the official, all operatives involved in a plot share the login credentials of a single anonymous email account, allowing them to communicate without directly contacting one another. Only one of the users writes a message and saves it in the draft folder. The other operative then logs in, reads the draft, deletes it, and then posts a fresh message in the draft folder. This eliminates hitting the send button altogether, and the message never moves through the Internet, thus making it difficult for the security agencies to track it down. The official said that in recent times, even the SFJ that is headed by proscribed terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has been using the dead-drop technique. This technique is used to send a message to the operatives on what they have to undertake. Pannun, through this technique, instructs operatives in Punjab to indulge in vandalism. The agencies had recently arrested Preetpal Singh and his associates after they had spray-painted anti-BRICS and pro-Khalistan slogans in Delhi and Punjab. The investigation found that the message and the money paid were delivered using the dead-drop method. Singh was paid Rs 1.5 lakh, and the money was kept at a dropped location on the Amritsar-Faridkot highway. Indian security agencies are also concerned about the rise in narco-terrorism involving dead-drop methods. The traditional practice of directly handing over narcotics is increasingly being replaced by covert methods, with drones being used extensively to drop drug consignments into India. The drop-off point is communicated to the person assigned to collect the consignment, who is then instructed to leave the narcotics at a pre-determined location, such as a field, an isolated stretch along a highway or a remote rural spot. The person delivering the consignment does not know who will eventually collect it. Officials said this system creates multiple layers of separation, making it harder for investigators to trace the supply chain. The dead-drop method is emerging as a major challenge for Indian security agencies. Since handlers and local operatives rarely, if ever, come face-to-face, investigators face greater difficulty in establishing a clear trail linking those involved. The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which has been probing such cases, has been bypassing email inbox checks. Instead, sophisticated forensic tools are used to pull raw disk data, unsent and deleted text drafts, and temporary cloud links. The NIA has also been working closely with the state agencies to stop locals from retrieving drops. Terror groups would continue to use this method and also more extensively in the future as well. While the Indian agencies have managed to crack several such cases, it still poses a major challenge, an official said.
CJP Narrative Faces Questions Over Assam-Punjab Safety Response
The CJP narrative surrounding womens safety has come under scrutiny after founder Abhijeet Dipke made contrasting comments about incidents in Assam and Punjab. His remarks followed two separate developments involving serious allegations concerning womens safety: a rape and murder case in Guwahati and unrest at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab following an alleged rape [] The post CJP Narrative Faces Questions Over Assam-Punjab Safety Response appeared first on Tfipost.com .
PNB scam: CBI arrests Nirav Modi's aide Sandeep Mistry after extradition from UAE
Sandeep Mistry was extradited from the UAE and arrested by the CBI in Mumbai. He faces charges related to the Punjab National Bank scam involving Nirav Modi and others. The CBI alleges Mistry actively participated in a conspiracy to defraud the bank of nearly Rs 6,498.20 crore. Mistry and other associates are accused of threatening employees and destroying evidence.
Centre sanctions Rs 1,200 crore to 10 states under PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday handed over financial sanction letters worth more than Rs 1,200 crore to agriculture ministers of 10 states under the Prime Minister Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY). The disbursement included Rs 290 crore for West Bengal, Rs 198 crore for Haryana, Rs 181 crore for Chhattisgarh, Rs 154 crore for Arunachal Pradesh, Rs 114 crore for Bihar, Rs 104 crore for Karnataka, Rs 75 crore for Mizoram, Rs 64 crore for Himachal Pradesh, Rs 58 crore for Jharkhand and Rs 43 crore for Punjab. Chairing a meeting attended by Agriculture Ministers and senior officials from various states, Chouhan said the Union Government was not only limiting itself to policy formulation, but also ensuring timely availability of resources to states so that implementation of schemes could begin on the ground without delay. Highlighting the countrys agricultural performance, Chouhan said that since 2015, the agriculture growth rate has increased from 3 per cent to 4.5 per cent. The average annual increase in foodgrain production has also more than doubled, rising from around 40 lakh tonnes earlier to 84 lakh tonnes per year. He further noted that in just two years, from 2023-24 to 2025-26, rabi foodgrain production recorded an unprecedented increase of 205 lakh tonnes. Announcing a new mechanism to further strengthen cooperative federalism, Chouhan said that, on the lines of weekly reviews conducted at the Centre, regular monthly virtual review meetings with states would now be held to continuously assess progress. At the state level, a strong State Agriculture Team will be constituted by bringing together the Agriculture Minister, Agriculture Secretary, state agricultural universities, ICAR institutions, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), ATMA and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). Monthly meetings will also be held at the district level. Emphasising the need to protect soil health and the environment, Chouhan called for a nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan from October 22 to November 30 this year. Scientists and all key stakeholders will actively participate in the campaign. Based on Soil Health Cards, the campaign will promote balanced use of fertilisers to protect soil fertility and beneficial insects. He also called for large-scale promotion of pulse cultivation in rice fallow areas of eastern India, particularly in Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha and West Bengal, after the paddy harvest. As part of preparations for the current rabi season, Chouhan stressed that recommendations on crops and improved seeds should be based on soil moisture and water availability. Stating that the availability of seeds and fertilisers in the country is adequate, Chouhan directed states to take strict legal action against fake fertilisers, spurious seeds and sub-standard pesticides. Chouhan said the government is pursuing a multi-dimensional strategy to ensure that farmers receive fair and remunerative prices for their produce. The strategy includes strengthening post-harvest management, scientific warehousing and marketing systems. He said that 100 per cent assured government procurement of tur, urad and masoor at MSP would be undertaken, with arrangements for payment within 48 hours. In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision, he said India would also leverage the new market opportunities emerging from international Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to connect Indian agricultural products, fruits, vegetables and foodgrains with global markets. This, he said, would help farmers secure better returns for their produce and enable India to emerge as a major food basket for the world.
IDFC First Bank case: ED searches jewellery shops in Haryana, Punjab over 645-crore bank fraud
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Pakistan: 20-year-old woman from Azerbaijan gang-raped in Lahore amid rising sexual violence
Digital Desk | London, Sep 29 (IANS) Pakistan has witnessed a disturbing surge in sexual violence, with Lahore, the capital of Punjab province, recording 1,180 cases of sexual assaults during the first eight months of this year, a report has revealed. Amid escalating violence against women, a 20-year-old woman from Azerbaijan was allegedly drugged and gang-raped by three men in an apartment in Lahore. According to her police complaint, the Baku resident was in Pakistan on a business trip when she was allegedly raped on Saturday in the Defence Housing Authority area of Raiwind. She said that two women had invited her to dinner at a local restaurant, where they were later joined by three men, a report in leading British daily 'The Independent' highlighted. The woman alleged that the men deceived her by offering to drop her and the two other women, but instead took her to an unidentified flat. She said she was drugged and gang-raped and later abandoned near the Ghazi Interchange, with the suspects allegedly taking her mobile phone and other valuables. She claimed that the suspects were friends of the women who had invited her to dinner and were already present at the restaurant when she arrived. She said she would be able to identify the suspects by their faces, the report mentioned. According to the report, in July, two foreign women, one from the Netherlands and the other from Venezuela, were allegedly abducted and raped in the same area. Police rescued them after about two hours and later arrested four men suspected of involvement in the crime. The women had travelled to Pakistan at the invitation of alleged prime suspect Muhammad Raza Dar. They alleged that Dar and his accomplices abducted them on June 29, threatened and extorted them, and subjected them to sexual assault, the report noted. A recent report stated that a rise in sexual violence incidents against women exposed the dangers faced by women in Pakistan and the failure of the institutions meant to protect them. These incidents of sexual violence against women involve both educated and uneducated men committing crimes like sexual assault, rape, torture, and killings. On August 20, a 45-year-old woman was found dead at her residence in Pakistan's Rawalpindi with signs of torture. Her husband, Faisal Asghar Imam, a university medical professor and domestic worker, was arrested in the domestic abuse case, according to a report in Australia-based 'Pearls and Irritations'. With the recent rise in crimes, it is clearly visible how Pakistani womens lives are increasingly under siege. In Quetta, Dr Mahnoor Nasir was attacked with acid inside Sandeman Provincial Hospital after rejecting a mans advances, leaving her with severe burns and symbolising the lack of safety for professional women even in workplaces which are meant to be safe, wrote Pakistani writer and researcher Anam Zahra.
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Supreme Court says wards where poll violence found must go for re-election in Punjab
The Supreme Court on Monday observed that all wards in Punjab where the Fact-Finding Commission found that violence had taken place during the municipal elections must go for re-election. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana made the observation while hearing petitions filed by members [] The post Supreme Court says wards where poll violence found must go for re-election in Punjab appeared first on India Legal .
Punjab To Canada To FBI's 'Most Wanted' List: Journey Of Gangster Goldy Brar
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Sikh Federation (UK) Warns Government Over Hidden Anti-Sikh Hate Crime Crisis
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ED Conducts Raids in Sagardighi Over Rs 8 Cr Cyber Fraud Case
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Late September rains bring winter-like chill to Delhi-NCR; more showers likely before dry spell
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Rain brought winter-like weather to Delhi-NCR residents in the early hours of Monday, with the national capital waking up to cooler conditions and cloudy skies. The region is likely to witness isolated rainfall on Tuesday, continuing the light spell recorded on Monday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), dry weather is expected to set in from September 30, with mainly clear skies likely through the first week of October. Rain, thunderstorms and lightning are expected at isolated places across Delhi, Chandigarh and Haryana on Tuesday. Similar weather conditions are likely in Punjab. However, from September 30, mainly dry weather is expected over several parts of northwest India. As the southwest monsoon nears its final departure from the country, rainfall activity continues across several regions. While some areas are witnessing heavy showers, thunderstorms and strong winds have brought a noticeable change in weather conditions elsewhere. From the hilly states of North India to Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Northeast India and several parts of South India, rainfall is expected. Some areas may also receive heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning. According to the IMD, heavy rainfall is likely in Himachal Pradesh, parts of the Northeast, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and South Interior Karnataka. Rain and thunderstorm activity may also continue across Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. Delhi had received 4.3 mm of rain at Safdarjung on Sunday morning, after recording 0.6 mm until 8.30 p.m. the previous evening, extending rainfall into the final days of September. The September 27 shower was the first rain recorded this late in the month since September 29, 2019, when 0.3 mm was recorded. The late-season rain arrived just four days after the southwest monsoon withdrew from Delhi on September 23. The IMD's normal withdrawal date for the national capital is September 25, based on the 1971-2019 period. This year's withdrawal was the earliest since 2002, when the monsoon exited Delhi on September 20. The 2026 monsoon arrived on July 2, five days later than the normal onset date of June 27. It lasted 83 days, seven days shorter than the normal duration. Delhi's rainfall pattern was also uneven during the season. Safdarjung recorded 728.6 mm of rainfall between June 1 and September 23, against the normal 629.7 mm, marking a surplus of 16 per cent. The seasonal rainfall was classified as normal by the IMD despite being above the long-period average. The late showers added at least another 4.3 mm at Safdarjung by Sunday morning. Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR's air quality remained in the 'satisfactory' category. Monitoring stations recorded AQI levels of 58 at Mandir Marg, 60 at Aya Nagar, 60 at Punjabi Bagh, 83 at CRRI Mathura Road, 67 at Sirifort, 72 at IGNOU-Maidan Garhi, 73 at Chandni Chowk, 58 at Burari Crossing, 69 at Anand Vihar, 82 at Mundka, 77 at Jahangirpuri, 70 at Okhla Phase-2 and 65 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Diljit Dosanjh shares no tension mantra: The one who gives you tension, cut him out of your life
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh shared a candid video with a message about letting go of people who bring stress. He further told fans to enjoy life and not worry about others opinions Further offering his followers a simple life mantra he suggested to not let unnecessary tension consume oneself and do not allow other peoples opinions to dictate self life. In the video, Diljit can be seen sitting outdoors with a cup of tea while speaking directly to the camera. He is heard saying, Don't take tension. Don't worry. Don't take tension. The one who gives you tension, cut him out of your life. There is no tension in this world. No one's opinion should matter to you. He further repeated his advice about distancing oneself from people who bring stress, before adding, Enjoy yourself. And I don't know when we will meet again in heaven. Have fun bro. He signs off with greetings including, Ram Ram Ji, Ram Ram Sir, and Namaskar. The video was shared by the social media account teamdiljitglobal, with the caption, No tension. You never know when youll come back to this world again On the professional front, he has built a parallel identity as a Punjabi music star and a Hindi and Punjabi film actor. His musical journey includes popular tracks such as Patiala Peg, Do You Know, G.O.A.T., Born To Shine, Lover and Naina, while his filmography includes Jatt & Juliet, Punjab 1984, Udta Punjab, Good Newwz, Shadaa, Jogi, Honsla Rakh and Amar Singh Chamkila. His official filmography also lists 2026 releases including Satluj, Border 2 and Main Vaapas Aaunga. Diljits performance as Amar Singh Chamkila in Imtiaz Alis Amar Singh Chamkila further brought him international attention. He received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor at the International Emmy Awards. The singer-actor has also been giving fans glimpses of his travels during his ongoing Aura World Tour. In August, while in Prague, Diljit was seen enjoying a boat ride through the Czech capital and breaking into bhangra. He even taught some of the locals and crew members his bhangra moves.
Why is Kejriwal silent on women safety in Punjab: Delhi minister
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India-New Zealand FTA from October 20: What gets cheaper and what the trade deal means
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Punjab farmer shows a no-burn, low-chemical way to manage crop residue
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FUTURECRAFT | TECHNOLOGY & MARKETS A Baaj Akh unit hums through the wheat fields outside Tarn Taran most nights now, its jammer sweeping the dark for rotor noise. An Indrajaal Ranger idles at a forward post further south, its mast up, its AI core watching four kilometres of sky in every direction. Between them and the dozen systems like them now strung along the Punjab and Rajasthan border, India has built the densest counter-drone shield it has ever fielded, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah has promised more within six months. The drones keep coming anyway. Security agencies intercepted 294 in 2024 and 287 in 2025, a number that has barely moved even as the hardware protecting the border has gotten sharper, per Indian Express reporting on the western sector. Pakistan-based handlers have upgraded their fleets too, switching to satellite-linked, anti-jamming models that exploit a narrow window between 10 pm and 4 am, when 12 to 15 drones can cross in a single hour. The uncomfortable part is not that the shield has gaps. It is that the shield is telling everyone, in real time, exactly where those gaps are. THE SIX-MONTH CLOCK Shah made his promise at a Border Security Force outpost in Bikaner on May 26, laying out a timeline to install anti-drone systems across the international border to stop narcotics and weapons moving in on quadcopters. The urgency is not rhetorical. Punjab's 462-kilometre border fence, built in the late 1980s and 1990s to stop people and vehicles, was never designed to stop anything that flies, and traffickers know it. What has changed is the sophistication on the other side. Drones intercepted along the border increasingly carry anti-jamming firmware and satellite-linked navigation, according to the same reporting, which means they can shrug off a jamming signal and still find their way home. Fail-safe return-to-home settings let a drone that loses its link simply retrace its path, denying the ground crew both the cargo and the wreckage. This looks less like an amateur smuggling run and more like a supply chain that has spent years iterating against India's defences and learning precisely which counter-measures to route around. TWO MACHINES, ONE INSTINCT The state's answer has been to build louder, not quieter. Punjab's Baaj Akh, Punjabi for eagle eye, went live in Tarn Taran on August 9, 2025, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, after the state government sanctioned nine units in May that year. It detects, tracks, jams and neutralises targets out to 8 to 10 kilometres, and Punjab described itself as the first state to deploy anti-drone systems at an international border. A year later, the Army placed a 155 crore order for the Indrajaal Ranger, a mobile anti-drone patrol vehicle built by Hyderabad-based Indrajaal Autonomous Defense Systems with partner Sigma Advanced Systems. A separate 10 crore order came in for urban policing and VVIP convoys. The Ranger folds RF jamming, GNSS spoofing, a mid-flight cyber takeover capability and a physical kill switch into one vehicle, run by an AI core called SkyOS that the company says coordinates a response within seconds of a detection. Every one of these systems shares a design assumption: that the way to stop a drone is to reach out and touch it, electronically or otherwise. To do that, the machine has to switch something on. WHY SWITCHING IT ON GIVES YOU AWAY Radar and jamming equipment share a property that predates drones by decades. To function, they transmit, and transmission has a signature. Specialists in radio-frequency detection describe the asymmetry bluntly: active systems broadcast their own presence to anyone equipped to listen, while a passive receiver network can locate that transmitter without emitting anything of its own, using nothing more than the time it takes a signal to reach several receivers at slightly different moments. Four receivers and a stopwatch, in effect, are enough to fix a jammer's position in three dimensions. This is the operating principle behind every Baaj Akh unit and every Indrajaal Ranger the moment its jammer keys up along the border. A mesh of these systems, spaced to cover Punjab's smuggling corridors, produces a live, continuously refreshed map of exactly where India's detection coverage sits and, by subtraction, where it does not. Handlers who already study patrol shift changes and fly in narrow overnight windows do not need much more sophistication to start listening instead of watching. The intelligence discipline required is smaller than the one they have already built to defeat the jamming itself. THE CASE FOR STAYING LOUD None of this argues for switching the jammers off. A passive network can tell you where a threat is transmitting from, but it cannot force a drone down or scramble its navigation, and interdiction still needs an active layer somewhere in the loop. The steelman here is straightforward: Punjab's own numbers, while flat in aggregate, do not capture how many high-value shipments were interrupted rather than delivered, and even a partial deterrent has value against a corridor this porous. The real gap is that India already has the architecture to fix this and is not spending against it. Akashteer, the Army's indigenous, AI-driven air defence control network, fused radar and interceptor data into a single real-time picture during Operation Sindoor in May 2025 and is built precisely to absorb more sensor feeds, including passive ones. Procurement money, though, keeps going to vehicles that can be photographed making a kill, the 155 crore Ranger order and the 10 crore urban add-on among them, rather than to the quieter receivers that would tell commanders where their own coverage is exposed before an adversary works it out first. BOTTOM LINE Shah's six-month clock runs out around November. What gets installed in that window will almost certainly look like more Baaj Akh units and more Rangers, because those are the systems that generate a press release and a photograph of a downed quadcopter. The 287-drone plateau will not move until border security budgets treat a receiver that says nothing as seriously as a jammer that announces itself to the entire corridor. Until then, every new system switched on to close the sky is also, quietly, redrawing the map for whoever is patient enough to just listen. (The Author studies Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA. He is interested in emerging technologies and innovation, and can be reached on LinkedIn at @arssh-kumar14)
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