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Hyderabad, Punjab Draw Ranji Trophy Game

Punjab had secured a 51-run first-innings lead on Wednesday after bowling out Hyderabad for 380 after having made 431.

Sanjog | Song - Dil Diyan Gallan

Watch The Song Dil Diyan Gallan from punjabi movie 'Sanjog' starring Happy Raikoti, Jassie Gill and Neha Sharma . 'Sanjog's Song Dil Diyan Gallan is sung by Jassie Gill and music is given by Happy Raikoti. Lyrics of 'Sanjog' Dil Diyan Gallan are written by Happy Raikoti. To know more abou Dil Diyan Gallan Song from Happy Raikoti, Jassie Gill and Neha Sharma starrer 'Sanjog' watch the video.

Enjoy The New Punjabi Music Video For 'Taare' By Diljit Dosanjh

Get ready to be swept away by the latest punjabi track 'Taare' beautifully sung by Diljit Dosanjh. This captivating track feature mesmerizing music given by Nick Dhammu and beautiful lyrics are penned by Veet Baljit. Don't miss the chance to witness Diljit Dosanjh's performance in the captivating punjabi video track 'Taare'. Dive into a world of musical excellence by exploring more punjabi tracks in the music videos section of punjabi Etimes. Discover the incredible vocal talents of Nijjar. Indulge in the latest punjabi video tracks of 2026, groove to the soulful compositions by Diljit Dosanjh, immerse in the punjabi music video tracks.

Experience The New Punjabi Music Video 'Sardarni' by R Nait

Get ready to be swept away by the latest punjabi track 'Sardarni' beautifully sung by R Nait. This captivating track feature mesmerizing music given by R Nait and beautiful lyrics are penned by R Nait. Don't miss the chance to witness R Nait's performance in the captivating punjabi video track 'Sardarni'. Dive into a world of musical excellence by exploring more punjabi tracks in the music videos section of punjabi Etimes. Discover the incredible vocal talents of R Nait. Indulge in the latest punjabi video tracks of 2026, groove to the soulful compositions by R Nait, immerse in the punjabi music video tracks.

BJP Promises 63% Dearness Allowance To Government Employees If It Comes To Power In Punjab

Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon accused the AAP government of failing to address the employees' demands

Tensions Rise at Punjabi University as Non-Teaching Staff Protest Intensifies

Punjabi University faces escalating tensions as non-teaching staff protest for regularization, prompting disciplinary notices from administration. Tensions Rise at Punjabi University as Non-Teaching Staff Protest Intensifies

PNB settles 43 lakh in claims amid Greater Noida branch fraud allegations

Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Thursday assured customers that all genuine claims will be honoured and already settled three claims amounting to Rs 43 lakh in connection with alleged financial irregularities involving certain customer fixed and savings bank (SB) deposit accounts at the Greater Noida branch. A day after the incident was reported, PNB in a statement said the bank has taken serious cognisance of the complaints and is examining the matter on priority. Three claims amounting to Rs 43 lakh had been settled as of yesterday. The Bank assures its customers that all genuine claims will be honoured, the statement said. The statement said it was extending full cooperation to the authorities concerned and taking necessary steps to verify the facts, assess the extent of the reported discrepancies and address the concerns of affected customers. PNB said it follows a zero-tolerance policy towards fraud, financial irregularities and misconduct, adding that stern action would be ta

Harsimrat Kaur Badal Criticizes Punjab Government Over Daljit Singh Case

Harsimrat Kaur Badal accuses Punjab police of harassing Daljit Singhs family amid claims of a cover-up in his death investigation. Harsimrat Kaur Badal Criticizes Punjab Government Over Daljit Singh Case

Punjab grenade attack accused with 13 cases nabbed from Faridabad; Kulwant Ali was wanted in Jalalabad attack & Rajasthan RDX case; smuggled narcotics from Pakistan

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Tripura Police seize 200 rounds of live cartridges, one arrested

Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 29 (IANS) The Tripura Police on Thursday seized 200 rounds of live cartridges from a passenger-carrying vehicle during a naka checking operation at Maharani in Gomati district and arrested an arms trafficker in connection with the seizure, police said. A senior police official confirmed the seizure and arrest, saying that the vehicle, a Max, was travelling from Agartala towards Raishyabari in Dhalai district when it was intercepted by police near Maharani Police Outpost. According to the official, police stopped the vehicle during a routine checking operation and conducted a search, during which 200 rounds of live cartridges were recovered. One person, identified as Bimal Chakma alias Jayanta Lal Chakma, 37, was subsequently arrested in connection with the incident. However, police have withheld the identity of the arrested person, citing the ongoing investigation. Following the seizure, police launched a probe to determine the source of the cartridges and their intended destination. Investigators are also examining the circumstances under which the ammunition was being transported and whether other individuals were involved in the consignment. The investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding the transportation of the live cartridges and determine whether others were involved in the case. Tripura has witnessed multiple arrests of suspected arms dealers, mostly from Bihar, over the past few years, with most of the cases involving illegal firearms allegedly smuggled into the Northeastern state, often through train routes. On September 6, in a joint operation, the Tripura Police and Assam Rifles arrested two suspected arms dealers after they arrived in Agartala from Bihar. During the search, two pistols, three magazines and eight rounds of 7.65 mm ammunition, along with two mobile phones, were recovered from their possession. In a joint operation, the Tripura Police and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) had earlier arrested two suspected arms and drug peddlers after they arrived in Agartala on an express train. The Tripura Police personnel and RPF troops recovered a loaded pistol and around 100 bottles of banned cough syrup from the possession of two youths from Bihar after detaining them at the Agartala railway station. In November last year, the Tripura Police arrested three persons, including an alleged arms supplier from Bihar, after seizing two country-made firearms and four magazines during a patrol operation in Agartala. On May 8 last year, eight pistols and 16 empty magazines were recovered from an express train at Agartala railway station. The Government Railway Police (GRP) and RPF, in a joint operation, recovered the arms from the Tripura Sundari Express after the train arrived from Punjab's Firozpur. Tripura, which has an 856 km border with Bangladesh, is surrounded on three sides by the neighbouring country, making the Northeastern state very vulnerable and sensitive to cross-border migration issues, smuggling of drugs, arms and various other contrabands. Except for some patches, most of the frontier had been fenced to prevent smuggling, trans-border crimes, cross-border illegal movements by infiltrators and inimical elements.

I Was Just Looking At The Ball And Hitting It Everywhere, Says Tanisha Singh On Delhis Record-breaking Day

When Tanisha Singh: When Tanisha Singh walked out to open the batting for Delhi against Hyderabad in their Senior Womens T20 Trophy clash at the MCA Ground 2 in Pune, she had a feeling that didnt have an immediate explanation. Something inside the right-handed batter told her Thursday was going to be her day. That feeling turned out to be correct when Tanisha smashed 119 off 47 balls, including reaching her hundred in 38 deliveries, and powered Delhi to 262/6, the highest total ever recorded by a womens team in domestic T20 cricket. Tanishas 38-ball century is now the joint third-fastest in womens T20 cricket. Only Kiran Navgire, who reached three figures in 34 balls for Maharashtra against Punjab, and Sophie Devine, with a 36-ball hundred for Wellington against Otago, have been quicker. Tanisha now shares the mark with West Indies batter Deandra Dottin, who hit a 38-ball hundred against South Africa in 2010. Today I just thought that I have to bat with good intent, play aggressively and dominate. I will score well as I could feel that intuition. I was just looking at the ball and hitting it everywhere, Tanisha told IANS in an exclusive conversation from Pune after the game ended. The intent was clear from the first two balls of the innings, both of which she hit for four off S. Yashasri, and it never wavered. Delhi lost Vanshika Lila in the second over, but that did little to slow Tanisha down. With India batter Priya Punia at the other end, she added 160 runs for the second wicket off just 66 balls. I honestly didnt think that I would hit so many runs. I was trying to attack the ball as much as I could, trying to be one step ahead of the bowler, and was trying to play wherever the ball came. My aim was to try and play with the field so that the bowler gets under pressure, she added. Strikingly, the two barely exchanged a word during the stand. With Priya di, the thing is that we dont talk much. She was playing silently in her zone. I was also in such a zone that I wasnt talking much, keeping my head down and quietly playing my shots. She was also thinking where the bowler would put the ball and where she could hit it for a boundary. We didnt talk at all in the partnership. She was also playing attacking cricket, and I was also attacking from the other end, she added. Words were not needed. Fist bumps and bat touches did the talking, and Priya, she said, had to remind her to acknowledge the dugout when she reached fifty. I just wanted to take a strike and keep playing, said Tanisha. Though Priya fell for 59 off 28 balls, Shweta Sehrawat then smashed 26 off eight deliveries, including three sixes, to take Delhi past 200. But Tanisha was bowled by G Trisha in the 15th over with the score reading 230/4. By then, she had hit 25 fours and a six in her magnificent knock. In all, 106 of her runs came from boundaries. Delhi lost their way slightly at the death, but cameos from Nazma Khan and Deeksha Sharma, and 15 from captain Soni Yadav, carried them to the record score. The previous best score was Goas 257/2 against Arunachal Pradesh in 2019/20. The aggression, Tanisha said, was all planned. Its because the T20 game is like that now. Even for batting, we had already planned that we need 50 runs in 6 overs, but twice that was happening (Delhi got 93/1 in the powerplay). Whichever batter was coming, we all were talking about just one thing: that we have to attack and play aggressively and dominate. Hyderabad never got close. Trisha made 80 off 52 balls, and captain Pranavi Chandra was the only other batter to pass 20, as they finished on 154/8 and lost by 108 runs. It was only after the match was over that Tanisha learnt about the record now in Delhis name. When our match was over, the match referee (Niyati Koustubh Lokur) told us that the record was made. I guess it feels really good when it is unexpected. I felt that this was Gods plan. Delhis total sits 11th on the all-time list of womens T20 scores -- the ten above it all came in internationals, led by Argentinas 427/1 and 333/1 against Chile in 2023/24. It was also Tanishas first T20 hundred, and came after she bagged a duck. Tanisha insists she has learnt to take both the duck and the hundred in stride. This was my first T20 hundred, but even after hitting it, I felt normal. I got out for zero before this game, and even then my reaction was normal. Obviously, there is an expectation from yourself that you have to do it. In the second match also, there was such an expectation that I had to do it, and I just played normally. In spite of there being so much excitement that you have to get runs, while playing I have normalised that these scores of zero and hundred, ups and downs will continue. Records are meant to be broken. If someone plays better than me, she will also make a record, and then I will also try to keep making records in future, she said. The innings followed a productive year. Tanisha toured England with India A in July, and made a fifty in the third one-dayer. She was the third-highest run-scorer in the 2026 Delhi Premier League with 206 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 117.05 for finalists South Delhi Superstars. Against Australia A in September, she scored 120 runs in three one-dayers, including a fifty in the chase of 363, and 92 in the only unofficial Test. I would like to give credit to my coach, Dishant Yagnik (the current fielding coach at the BCCI CoE in Bengaluru). He has given a lot of attention to my skills and helped me a lot. I practice in Delhi at RPCA with Surjeet Sir and Ajay Verma Sir. They help me with my skills and make me practice a lot. So credit goes to them, she said. She also pointed to her time with India A, which gave her a big learning curve. In India A, the environment around us is such that I got to learn a lot from the seniors - they live in discipline and routine. Because of my India A stint, I am able to see improvements in myself. I am able to walk into my routine; my body is active, and I am energetic. Its because I have seen that in India A, when we step up, you see the seniors who are already playing. Watching and observing them carefully, how they are doing so that they are able to sustain and play. I have also seen that they are disciplined. So, I would like to see that - the role of discipline is exactly what is giving me results. The record day came less than 24 hours after the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction in Kochi, where Tanisha found no takers. I guess its been 3-4 years - I am trying via WPL trials, and when it doesnt happen, obviously, it feels bad. But the atmosphere around you and the positive people you have, because of them, it feels like your mind changes. I would really give the credit to my close friends, our physios, my coaches, and my parents. When the WPL auction happened, I wasnt answering my parents or close friends calls. But then I talked to my physio, Surya ma'am. She was understanding and said that everything will be fine. Even if I talk to someone, if they are low, then I tell them myself that everything will be fine. When I get the reply that everything will be fine, then I also say that yes, everything will be fine. Bhagwan ji dekh rahe hai. Unhone India A di aur wahi main India denge (God is watching. He has given India A, and he will give India main). My main aim is not WPL; it is to play for India. All of this uplifted my mood, and I stayed normal. Then the next day, it was magic - I didnt know how that happened. As in, I still feel that I dont know how that day passed, she said. For now, on Tanishas list is a domestic title to chase. Delhi won the senior womens one-day trophy last year but have not won the T20 equivalent of it. I guess our Delhi players are very skilful. We are very good in bowling, batting, and fielding. We play together, and with unity. My main aim is not WPL; it is to play for India. All of this uplifted my mood, and I stayed normal. Then the next day, it was magic - I didnt know how that happened. As in, I still feel that I dont know how that day passed, she said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

Bhut's 8-wicket haul powers Saurashtra to dominant Ranji win

Saurashtra secured an innings-and-12-run victory over Assam in the Ranji Trophy, propelled by Parth Bhut's exceptional eight-wicket haul. Karnataka also registered a massive innings-and-116-run win against Tripura, with Shreyas Gopal taking five wickets. Other matches saw Punjab draw with Hyderabad and Chhattisgarh beat Andhra.

Methi Pakoda Kadhi: Make fenugreek pakora curry at home, then add Punjabi tadka like this

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PNB suspends 12 employees, files CBI case over alleged bank fraud involving 10 crore

Punjab National Bank has taken action by suspending twelve staff members linked to unauthorized fund transfers utilizing the branch manager's password. Evidence points to a female employee collaborating with external parties in these transactions. Current estimates of the losses indicate they are below Rs 10 crore, contradicting widespread claims online.

Punjab BJP Urges Swift Assembly Elections Amid Deteriorating Law and Order

Punjab BJP leader Sunil Jakhar calls for immediate implementation of the Model Code of Conduct due to rising lawlessness ahead of elections. Punjab BJP Urges Swift Assembly Elections Amid Deteriorating Law and Order

Congress to Hold Insaf Rally in Sangrur on November 4, Demands Accountability from Punjab Government

Punjab Congress leader Paragat Singh announces an Insaf Rally in Sangrur to address accountability and pressing issues facing the state. Congress to Hold Insaf Rally in Sangrur on November 4, Demands Accountability from Punjab Government

Bang Bang! Noodle Meets Lili for a Halloween Takeover in Hyderabad

Chef Rahul Punjabi and Lili co-founder Abhilasha Oruganti bring together Sichuan flavours, imaginative Halloween dishes and carefully curated decor for a two-day culinary collaboration in Hyderabad.

Punjab BJP demands early Assembly polls (Lead)

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 29 (IANS) Punjab BJP leader Sunil Jakhar has written to the Governor, urging him to recommend to the Election Commission that the Model Code of Conduct be enforced in the state at the earliest. Citing Punjabs deteriorating law and order situation, which he said the Bhagwant Mann government had itself now acknowledged, Jakhar said this was necessary to ensure that the forthcoming Assembly elections were peaceful and fair and that people could exercise their right to vote without fear. The former state BJP chief also said the party would soon approach the Election Commission of India to demand early enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct. He alleged that if the AAP government remained in power any longer, it would worsen the situation to such an extent that holding peaceful and impartial elections in an atmosphere free from fear would become impossible. Speaking to the media here, Jakhar said an anti-drug marathon had been held annually in Abohar for several years, with thousands of young people participating in the campaign against drugs. This year, however, the government had cancelled permission for the marathon in writing, stating that the atmosphere was unfavourable and that the event could not be held because of the poor law and order situation. He said law and order had indeed deteriorated to an extremely alarming level and that no one in the state was safe. While drugs were claiming young lives, he alleged, the terror unleashed by the drug mafia had grown to such an extent that sincere voices speaking out against drugs were being silenced with bullets. He said people were being killed openly across Punjab, from the holy city of Amritsar to Tarn Taran, Khem Karan, Gurdaspur, Hargobindpur, Mansa, Abohar, Sangrur and Ludhiana, in virtually every district and town. Criticising the governments role, he alleged that police were even forcibly taking away the bodies of children who had died due to drugs. Anyone who protested against drugs or expressed their anguish before the government, he said, was either subjected to police repression or driven to suicide. Jakhar attributed these developments to what he described as a deliberate strategy of the AAP government. He said the partys own senior leader, Manish Sisodia, had revealed this approach by stating that they would use every means to win elections persuasion, inducements, punishment, division, confrontation, lies or truth. He alleged that under this strategy the government had appointed pliant officers, while criminals and gangsters were either being inducted into the party or provided protection. He further alleged that the Chief Ministers Office had itself become a hub of corruption and that Punjab was suffering the consequences of this policy.

Ranji Trophy: Punjab emerges with better returns from drawn encounter

Prahbhsimran and Saharan notch up half-centuries in the second essay; visitors pick up three points for taking the first innings honours while host Hyderabad has to rest content with one

Punjab BJP Leader Criticizes Government for Blocking Marathon Amid Drug Crisis

Sunil Jakhar condemns Punjab government for halting a charitable marathon, citing rising drug-related deaths and law enforcement issues. Punjab BJP Leader Criticizes Government for Blocking Marathon Amid Drug Crisis

Rajasthan Slams Punjab's 1.44 Lakh Crore Water Royalty Demand as Illegal

Punjab Minister Harpal Cheema Details Mega Crackdown

AI firm KYVEXS founder Pearl Kapur joins BJP ahead of Punjab elections

Pearl Kapur has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party as the Punjab elections approach. He aims to integrate artificial intelligence and data analytics into the party's digital outreach strategies. This move highlights the increasing importance of digital platforms in modern political campaigns.

Ranji Trophy: Bhut's Eight-Wicket Haul Helps Saurashtra Rout Assam

Parth Bhut's exceptional eight-wicket haul propelled Saurashtra to a dominant innings-and-12-run victory over Assam in the Ranji Trophy, moving them to second in Elite Group B. Karnataka also secured a massive win, while Punjab's match ended in a draw.

PNB Greater Noida branch customers allege multi-crore fraud; 5 employees suspended, FIR registered

A multi-crore rupee fraud has allegedly come to light at a Punjab National Bank (PNB) branch in Greater Noida's PI-1 sector, in Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh , where customers have claimed that lakhs and crores of rupees were transferred from their accounts without their knowledge. Police have registered an FIR based on complaints from 16 account holders, while the bank has suspended five employees, including the branch manager.

Rajasthan: Cyclone Arnab weakens but rain, thunderstorms, hail likely in several districts

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 29 (IANS) Cyclonic storm 'Arnab' has weakened into a depression over southern Chhattisgarh and is likely to weaken further over the next 24 hours. Meanwhile, a fresh Western Disturbance has led to the formation of an induced cyclonic circulation over Punjab and adjoining areas, influencing weather conditions across parts of Rajasthan, said officials. They confirmed that Rajasthan is likely to witness thunderstorms, strong winds and rainfall across several districts on Thursday, with the possibility of moderate to heavy rain and hailstorms in parts of the Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Maximum temperatures are expected to fall by 35 degree Celsius over the next 24 hours, bringing relief from the prevailing warmth in several areas. According to the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, parts of the Bharatpur, Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota and Udaipur divisions are likely to experience cloudy skies, thunderstorms, strong winds reaching 4050 kmph and light to moderate rainfall on October 29. Northern parts of the Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions may receive moderate to heavy rainfall, with hailstorms possible in some areas. The expected drop in maximum temperatures could bring a noticeable change in weather conditions across the affected regions. On Friday, October 30, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds is likely to continue in some parts of the Jaipur, Bharatpur, Udaipur, Kota and Ajmer divisions of eastern Rajasthan. In western Rajasthan, isolated areas of the Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions may experience cloudy skies and light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms on Thursday and Friday. However, most border areas are expected to remain largely dry. The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall in some parts of eastern Rajasthan on October 31. From November 1 onwards, the weather is likely to remain predominantly dry across most parts of the state.

Pakistan: PTI voices concern over deteriorating health of Imran Khan's sister

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Oct 29 (IANS) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday voiced concern over the deteriorating health condition of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister, Noreen Niazi in prison and the decision by authorities to transfer her to Punjab Institute of Cardiology while alleging that the family members were not given any update about her health. PTI leader Sheikh Waqas Akram shared the PTI central media department's statement on X, which mentioned that they have received reports that Noreen Niazi was taken to Punjab Institute of Cardiology after she fell ill in jail. However, the party said that it is extremely regrettable and concerning that none of the family members was informed about her shifting to the hospital. The alleged illegal detention of 70-year-old Noreen Niazi, the risks to her health, and her hospital transfer without taking the family into confidence are extremely serious matters, on which the Punjab government and relevant authorities must provide immediate clarification, the PTI mentioned in a statement. The party called for providing the best medical facilities to Noreen Niazi under the supervision of cardiologists; all necessary diagnostic tests and treatment should be ensured without delay, and information about her health should be shared immediately with the family. The PTI said that Noreen Niazi's family should be permitted to meet her and inquire about her well-being. The party voiced concern over the treatment being meted out to innocent women who have been imprisoned, including Imran Khan's sister. It called for ensuring respect and dignity of women, human dignity, and constitutional rights in all circumstances. Turning political affiliation into a crime and holding women in detention for political pressure is unacceptable in any civilised and democratic society, it said. PTI's statement comes as Noreen Niazi's lawyer Rana Mudassar Umer said that she had been taken to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology on Wednesday after jail doctors recommended it, leading Pakistani daily Dawn reported. The lawyer mentioned that Noreen Niazi's family was not told about her worsening health condition. Umer said that jail authorities were not providing medicines to Imran Khan's sisters. Three sisters of Imran Khan - Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, and Noreen Niazi - have been kept in prison since September 21 under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance, 1960 (MPO) on the Lahore Deputy Commissioners (DC) orders, Dawn reported. Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi are currently serving the second term of a 30-day detention under the MPO, which was extended on October 7.

Teen Girl Murdered By Father In Hoshiarpur

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her father with a sharp-edged weapon in Dhoot Kalan village, Hoshiarpur, Punjab. The motive for the killing remains unknown, and police are searching for the accused father.

Sunil Jakhar Urges Punjab Governor to Implement Model Code of Conduct Amid Deteriorating Law and Order

Sunil Jakhar calls for the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct in Punjab to ensure fair elections amid rising lawlessness. Sunil Jakhar Urges Punjab Governor to Implement Model Code of Conduct Amid Deteriorating Law and Order

Jonita Gandhi bids adieu grandmother with heartfelt post

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Playback singer Jonita Gandhi, who is known for songs like Gilehriyaan, What Jhumka, Dil Ka Telephone, has paid a tribute to her grandmother, Satwant Kaur Gandhi. On Thursday, the singer took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures and video remembering her late grandmother. The pictures and videos feature her grandmother through different stage of her fulfilling life. She also penned a long note in the caption, as she spoke about her grandmother, and her terrific personality. She wrote, Life is so strange. How someone can be so full of life one moment, and suddenly just gone. I still cant get her voice out of my head. The warmest soul with nothing but kindness (and a little mischief) in her heart. She taught us how to live in the present and be happy regardless of the circumstances. Her laughter, her hilarious one-liners, the things she would say without even realizing how funny she was. Savage, in the most honest and pure way. I keep replaying all the little moments, and somehow, even through the sadness, she still manages to make me laugh. Thats how I know shell live on forever. My pyaari dadi ma love you and miss you so much, she added. Members of the music and film fraternity took to the comments section, and offered their condolences to the grieving singer. Actress Kubbra Sait wrote, The full life. Sorry for your loss. Actress Ananya Panday put up heart emojis in the comments. Jonita Gandhi was born in New Delhi into a Punjabi family and moved to Canada with her parents when she was nine months old. Raised in Brampton and later Mississauga, Ontario, she grew up in a household deeply connected to Indian music and culture.

PNB Customers Lose Rs 35 Crore From Accounts In Greater Noida, Claim No SMS Alerts Or Calls

Punjab National Bank (PNB) Customers in Greater Noida are raising serious questions after around Rs 35 crore has gone missing from their savings accounts and fixed deposits. Several account holders say they have not authorised the transactions and have not received

22-Year-Old Biker Killed By DTC Bus In Delhi; Protesters Vandalise Another Bus

A 22-year-old motorcyclist died in Punjabi Bagh after a DTC bus allegedly ran him over, triggering protests and vandalism of another bus carrying 15 passengers.

Paramvir Singh Cheemas next career move sparks industry buzz, Ssanjay Tripaathy link fuels speculation

Fresh off the buzz around Sapne Vs Everyone 2 and a shout-out from Hrithik Roshan for STORM, Paramvir Singh Cheema could be gearing up for his next exciting chapter, with speculation pointing towards a potential collaboration with filmmaker Ssanjay Tripaathy. Theres fresh speculation around Paramvir Singh Cheemas next project, with industry buzz suggesting that the actor could be in talks with filmmaker Ssanjay Tripaathy for an upcoming venture. The project is expected to go on floors in October 2027, with Tripaathy set to take it up after wrapping his current directorial, Side Heroes. While nothing has been officially confirmed, the potential collaboration has certainly sparked curiosity about what Cheema could be exploring next. The actor has been steadily building his presence across OTT and films, with Sapne Vs Everyone 2 bringing his performance as Prashant Narula into sharper focus. His portrayal of an aspiring actor navigating the uncertainties of the industry struck a chord with audiences, further cementing his position as one to watch. Cheema also made waves with STORM, produced by Hrithik Roshan and Eshaan Roshan under HRX Films. The project brought an especially encouraging moment for the actor when Hrithik personally reached out to praise his expressions and screen presence, adding to the growing conversation around his potential. His OTT journey spans titles such as Tabbar, Chamak, Black Warrant and Sapne Vs Everyone. Across these projects, Cheema has explored varied characters and genres, building a body of work that reflects his range and willingness to experiment. On the big screen, he has been part of projects including Tere Ishk Mein and Border 2, while also venturing into Punjabi cinema with Pitt Siyapa, opposite Sonam Bajwa. Moving between streaming platforms, theatrical releases and different film industries, Cheema continues to expand his repertoire. With Sapne Vs Everyone 2 putting him firmly in the conversation and speculation surrounding a possible Tripaathy collaboration gathering interest, Cheemas next move is one to keep an eye on. If the buzz translates into an official announcement, October 2027 could mark the beginning of another interesting chapter in his career. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Hrithik Roshan praises Paramvir Singh Cheemas performance in STORM: What an outstanding actor you are!

Army shifts J&K anti-drug fight from border surveillance to breaking demand

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) India has gradually evolved from a transit hub for narcotics into a major consumer market for illegal drugs. The growing threat has prompted the Narendra Modi government to intensify its nationwide campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse. As part of this crackdown, central and state agencies have focused heavily on Punjab and the northeastern states, where drug trafficking and addiction pose serious challenges. Jammu and Kashmir has also emerged as a key focus area, with several local NGOs warning that substance abuse threatens the future of an entire generation. While the local police and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) have been at the forefront of efforts to curb the menace, the Indian Army has also been playing a significant role in the fight against drugs. An official said that the Indian Army largely relied on surveillance and intelligence sharing to battle the drug problem. This has largely helped in keeping the supply chains down, as a result of which the transit routes were off the charts for the narcotic smugglers. This, however, led to an increase in drone drops by the Pakistan-based smugglers, the official said. Countering drone-based drug smuggling remains a challenge, with security agencies managing to intercept some consignments while others get through. Drone drops have enabled Pakistani smugglers to recover much of the ground they had lost due to cross-border surveillance and intelligence sharing by the Indian Army, an official said. The Army has realised that tackling drone incursions and keeping transit routes under surveillance alone will not eliminate the drug menace. Its current strategy places greater emphasis on dismantling the domestic consumer market and curbing demand for narcotics, the official added. Another official said the Indian Army is working closely with the Jammu and Kashmir administration and other authorities to tackle the drug menace and curb substance abuse across the Union Territory. Public outreach programmes based on a whole-of-society approach have helped many young people overcome addiction. Community engagement is also being encouraged, with senior citizens and religious leaders playing an active role, the official said. The prime goal of the Indian Army is to engage with society so that there would be early detection of the problem, which in turn would help in effective counselling and other measures which would help youth who are addicted, the official added. Officials say such issues cannot always be tackled by implementing law enforcement tactics. For instance, if the Army and the police block the supply chains and stop drugs from entering Jammu and Kashmir entirely from the border, then the addict would look elsewhere. He or she would look to source drugs from Himachal Pradesh or Punjab, where the drug menace is high. This would automatically lead to a massive spike in drug-related activity in Punjab or Himachal Pradesh. Punjab is already battling the menace in a big way and currently is one of the most affected states in the country. Officials say the approach by the Indian Army to engage with society is the best one, as it aims at eradicating the menace at the roots, whereby there is no demand at all in the consumer market. The results are visible, and the target audience has gone up manifold. In 2021, the number of persons treated stood at 5,382. Statistics for the year 2025-26 show that 46491 persons have been treated. Jammu and Kashmir ranks among the top five states/UTs in India for opioid abuse, with surveys showing that 5.4 lakh individuals are addicted to this substance. About 90 per cent of the hard-core drug users fall within the age demographic of 17 to 33 years. Further data would also reveal that 1.68 lakh children aged 10 to 17 are addicted to this substance. Daily case load at the hospitals to treat the problem have risen from 10-15 cases a day to 150-200. The Officials say that the Indian Armys role remains crucial in this battle. The Army is structured and has plenty of resources at its disposal. It has organised youth engagement and skill training programmes, sponsored sports events, provided medical assistance, and identified supply routes and shut them down completely. The Indian Armys role is also crucial as it helps in a trust-building exercise among the youth who are the future. These are the youths who are susceptible to disinformation campaigns by Pakistan, and once they fall into the trap, they tend to turn against the Indian Army. Further, addicts are also easy prey for the Inter-Services Intelligence-backed elements who lure such youths into committing acts of terror instead of money so that they can purchase drugs. A study showed that addicts spend close to Rs 88,000 a month to sustain their addiction. Having the rehabilitated youth on the side of the Indian Army is also helpful in the long run. They become assets for the region, and once the local population backs the security agencies to the fullest, then it is hard for Pakistan-based elements to crack them and provoke them against the Indian state, an official said.

Pakistan: Five killed, 27 injured after bus plunges into drain in Punjab province

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Oct 29 (IANS) At least five people were killed and 27 others injured after a passenger bus veered into a drain in Hafizabad district of Pakistan's Punjab province on Thursday, local media reported, citing Rescue 1122. Rescue services said that the accident took place in the Fatehke area of Pindi Bhattian tehsil in Hafizabad. Rescue officials said that overspeeding resulted in the driver losing control of the vehicle. Following the accident, teams from Rescue 1122 reached the spot and began rescue operations, Pakistan-based daily Dawn reported. Rescue 1122 said that injured people were provided first aid at the site of the incident while 20 others were taken to the hospital. Rescue teams continued to carry out search operations amid fears that more passengers might be trapped under the bus and the debris. On October 21, as many as 10 people were killed and 44 others injured as a bus overturned after colliding with a road divider on the Indus Highway in Rojhan tehsil of Rajanpur district in Pakistan's Punjab province, local media reported, citing rescue authorities. The accident took place in the Bangla Hidayat area when the bus was reportedly speeding when it hit a road divider and toppled over. Rescue 1122 said that the deceased included seven men, two women and a girl, Dawn reported. Over 38 injured people were taken to the Rajanpur District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital, while four critically injured people were referred to Dera Ghazi Khan and two seriously injured to Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Rahim Yar Khan. In August, two people were killed and 42 others injured after a bus carrying a wedding party overturned on the Kohlu-Dera Ghazi Khan highway in Pakistan's Balochistan province, Dawn reported. According to police, the bus carrying a wedding party was heading from Rakhni to Kohlu when the accident occurred. A police official said that more than 40 people were injured after a bus overturned due to overloading.

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We want justice: Daljit Singh

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US Citizen Diljit Dosanjh Reportedly Used Old Aadhaar To Pay

A report by The Times of India about an unnamed Indian singer who reportedly acquired US citizenship in 2022 has raised questions over compliance with immigration rules during visits to India. While the report does not identify the singer, its details have drawn attention to Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh, who was reported to [] The post US Citizen Diljit Dosanjh Reportedly Used Old Aadhaar To Pay 50 Instead Of 1,100 During Taj Mahal Visit appeared first on The Commune .

Noida farmers' Rs 35 crore vanished from PNB village branch: How customers' savings disappeared without OTPs, withdrawal forms or message alerts

At least 16 account holders, mostly farmers, have accused employees of Punjab National Banks Aichhar village branch in Greater Noida of allegedly diverting fixed deposits worth an estimated Rs 35 crore. The bank has suspended five staffers, including the branch manager, and launched an internal probe. Police have registered an FIR and begun an investigation, while customers have protested outside the branch demanding the return of their money.

'20 rounds purchased for 2.5 lakh': Cops find Punjab link of Lawrence Bishnoi gang in Tiger Shroff firing case

The Mumbai Crime Branch found alleged involvement of Lawrence Bishnoi gang and a Punjab link in Tiger Shroff firing incident. The Crime Branch's investigation has uncovered crucial information regarding the procurement of weapons. According to sources, a Zigana pistol and 20 rounds of ammunition were purchased from Amritsar for Rs 2.50 lakh, acting on instructions from Anil Panditan alleged close associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. It is alleged that Kunal, Sumit, and Jatin went to Amritsar and purchased a pistol and ammunition from an undisclosed location there.

CME, workshop on interventional radiology held at AIIMS Jammu

Jammu, Oct 28:All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jammu organised two day Interventional Radiology Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme titled Imaging to interventions: Bridging diagnosis and treatment and hands on workshop on October 24 and 25, 2026, at Convention Centre, AIIMS Jammu. The academic event was organised by the Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, AIIMS Jammu, in collaboration with Indian Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (ISVIR) Chandigarh-Punjab-Himachal Pradesh states chapter with the objective of understanding and strengthening of Interventional Radiology services in the region. This programme featured distinguished faculty and radiologists from across North India, including PGIMER Chandigarh, AIIMS New Delhi and VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. Prominent among those were Prof (Dr) Ajay Kumar (Professor Neuroimaging and Interventions, PGI Chandigarh) and Dr Harish Bhujade (Associate Professor, PGI Chandigarh), who are also president and secretary of ISVIR Chandigarh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh states chapter respectively. The academic programme commenced with expert lectures on How to do safe DSA and Imaging and interventions in acute stroke, highlighting the importance of timely intervention in acute stroke management, Carotid stenting and beyond, uterine artery embolization and interventions in GI bleed. Hands-on workshops were conducted on Interventions in acute stroke, ablation and TACE in tumours, PICC line insertion and Vascular Closure Devices and FNACs and core needle biopsy. Hands-on workshop was also conducted on vacuum assisted breast biopsy (VABB). In a distinctive educational format, participants including Junior and Senior Residents rotated on different stations and practised hands-on training on the Interventional Radiology phantoms available for workshop. On the second day, CME programme featured dedicated lectures on genitourinary, hepatobiliary, obstetrical and pulmonary vascular interventions. Prof (Dr) Ajay Kumar appreciated AIIMS Jammu campus and the department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging. Speaking on the occasion, Prof (Dr) Sanjeev Sinha, Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS Jammu, welcomed the distinguished faculty and participants and highlighted the importance of interventional radiology in modern patient care. Prof Sinha also congratulated the Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging and the organising team for conducting this academic programme and bringing together experts and healthcare professionals from renowned institutes on a common platform for learning and collaboration. He appreciated the institute's valued collaboration with the ISVIR and looked forward to fostering this association through many more successful academic and scientific events in the future. The programme was coordinated by Dr Manik Mahajan, Organising Chairperson and Additional Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Dr Gita Devi, Organising Secretary and Associate Professor; Dr Sugandhi Malgotra and Dr Ankit Prabhakar, Organising Co-Secretaries; residents and supporting staff of the Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, AIIMS Jammu contributing to the successful conduct of this CME and workshops. The CME-cum-workshop concluded with a vote of thanks.

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Cooperative Federalism: The Constitutional Compact India Must Renew

Indias federalism is not a contest over who commands and who complies. It is a constitutional compact designed to reconcile national unity with regional autonomy, common purpose with political diversity, and effective governance with democratic accountability. Its success depends not on the concentration of power in one centre, but on the capacity of the Union and the States to exercise their respective constitutional responsibilities in partnership. As India confronts increasingly complex economic, environmental, technological and geopolitical challenges, cooperative federalism has become more than a constitutional aspiration. It is an essential condition of democratic stability, institutional trust and effective government. The constitutional scholar Granville Austin captured this distinctive design in The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation, describing Indias model as one of cooperative federalism. His insight remains relevant: Indias federal structure was shaped by the need to preserve national unity while accommodating an extraordinary diversity of languages, cultures, political traditions and regional aspirations. The constitutional challenge was never simply to distribute power, but to make that distribution work. The constitutional architecture of cooperation The Constitution does not expressly use the phrase cooperative federalism, but its institutional architecture reflects that philosophy. Article 1 describes India as a Union of States. Articles 245 and 246, read with the Seventh Schedule, distribute legislative powers between the Union and the States. Articles 256 and 257 address aspects of executive coordination, while Articles 268 to 293 govern financial relations. Article 263 provides for an Inter-State Council, and Article 280 establishes the Finance Commission. These provisions establish both the autonomy of constitutional authorities and the need for coordination. They do not envisage government as a collection of watertight compartments. The Constitution also gives the Union significant powers, reflecting the historical circumstances of Partition and the imperative of national integration. Yet this central strength must not be confused with an unrestricted authority to displace State autonomy. The constitutional framework requires a balance between national interests and the legitimate responsibilities of elected State governments. The Supreme Courts decision in S.R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994) reinforced the constitutional significance of federalism, while the Courts wider jurisprudence has emphasised that constitutional powers must be exercised within their prescribed limits. Federalism is therefore not merely an administrative arrangement. It is part of the constitutional structure through which democracy is organised, and power is held accountable. A strong Union requires strong States The false choice between a strong Union and strong States must be rejected. National unity is not weakened when States exercise legitimate autonomy; it is strengthened when regional aspirations find democratic expression within the constitutional framework. Indias federal experiment differs from federations formed through an agreement among previously sovereign political units. Its Constitution sought to preserve the unity of an exceptionally diverse country while assigning substantial responsibilities to different levels of government. That design requires flexibility, consultation and mutual respect. States are not administrative branches of the Union. They possess constitutionally defined powers and independent democratic mandates. Equally, State autonomy does not extinguish the Unions responsibility for national security, macroeconomic stability and matters constitutionally entrusted to it. The objective must be constitutional partnership, not institutional rivalry. Political diversity must not become federal discrimination Indias democratic landscape is marked by different political parties governing at the Centre and across the States. This is neither an anomaly nor a constitutional inconvenience. It is a natural expression of electoral pluralism. The Constitution recognises governments formed through democratic processes, not governments entitled to cooperation only when their political affiliations coincide. A State government cannot be treated as an adversary merely because it belongs to the Opposition. Nor should legitimate access to national resources, institutional consultation or development opportunities depend on political alignment. The true test of cooperative federalism arises when governments disagree. Constitutional maturity lies in managing differences through dialogue, established institutions and lawnot through confrontation, public recrimination or the politicisation of constitutional offices. Governments change; the federal compact must endure. Fiscal federalism: Autonomy requires resources The most consequential test of federalism is financial. States deliver many of the public services citizens experience directly, including healthcare, education, policing, agriculture, welfare and local infrastructure. Yet their ability to discharge these responsibilities depends substantially on the distribution of taxation powers, transfers and grants. A federation cannot function equitably if responsibilities are decentralised while financial discretion is disproportionately centralised. The Finance Commission is therefore a pivotal constitutional institution. Tax devolution and grants-in-aid must be guided by transparent principles that reconcile the needs of less-developed States, population-related responsibilities, fiscal discipline and developmental performance. States also require sufficient fiscal space to respond to local priorities and innovate in public policy. Predictable transfers, timely payments and meaningful consultation are essential to that autonomy. Fiscal federalism should not become a relationship between a permanent donor and a dependent recipient. It must recognise the States as partners in generating national prosperity and delivering constitutional promises. The GST Council: Cooperation without compulsory unanimity The Goods and Services Tax Council, established under Article 279A, offers an important institutional example. It brings the Union and the States into a common forum to deliberate on significant questions of indirect taxation and the functioning of the GST system. The experience has also exposed tensions over revenue compensation, fiscal autonomy, tax rates and the balance between uniformity and State flexibility. These disagreements do not necessarily indicate failure. Federal systems are designed to accommodate competing interests. The real test is whether institutional mechanisms permit disagreements to be negotiated fairly. The GST Councils enduring lesson is that cooperation does not require unanimity on every question. It requires a genuine commitment to consultation, reasoned compromise and shared responsibility. Governors and the limits of constitutional discretion The office of the Governor presents another important test of federal balance. The Governor occupies a constitutional position within the parliamentary system, but the democratic legitimacy of State government ordinarily derives from its elected legislature and its majority in the Assembly. Questions concerning assent to Bills, government formation and the exercise of discretionary powers must be resolved through constitutional principles rather than partisan calculations. In State of Punjab v. Principal Secretary to the Governor of Punjab (2023), the Supreme Court underscored the importance of constitutional responsibility and the limits on gubernatorial inaction. The broader principle is that constitutional authorities must not frustrate the functioning of elected institutions through indefinite delay or an expansive interpretation of their discretion. The Governor is not an alternative political executive. The office must be exercised with restraint, neutrality and fidelity to the Constitution. Cooperative federalism requires every constitutional authority to respect the sphere of responsibility assigned to others. Cooperation for challenges that cross borders Competitive federalism has encouraged States to attract investment, improve infrastructure, generate employment and experiment with development strategies. Such competition can stimulate innovation and improve governance. But competition cannot substitute for cooperation where challenges transcend territorial boundaries. Air pollution moves across State borders. Rivers connect multiple jurisdictions. Migration, epidemics, energy security and transport infrastructure demand coordinated responses. Climate change, artificial intelligence and disaster management require shared standards, information and institutional capacity. India must therefore embrace competitive and cooperative federalism together: competition where it encourages better governance, and cooperation where common interests demand collective action. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated how closely national coordination and State-level implementation are connected. It also exposed the costs of inadequate consultation and uneven institutional capacity. The lesson extends to future public health emergencies, environmental crises and technological disruptions. Renewing the institutions of federal dialogue India already possesses institutions capable of strengthening this partnership, but their effectiveness depends on regular engagement and political will. The Inter-State Council under Article 263 should be used more consistently for structured discussion of Centre-State relations and inter-State disputes. The Finance Commission must retain its credibility as an impartial constitutional institution. The GST Council should remain a forum for meaningful negotiation, and NITI Aayog should facilitate substantive policy cooperation rather than merely communicate decisions already taken. Parliament, too, must give serious consideration to State perspectives when legislative proposals substantially affect their constitutional responsibilities. Consultation must occur early enough to influence policy. It cannot be reduced to a procedural formality after decisions have effectively been made. Constitutional morality and the road ahead Ultimately, cooperative federalism depends as much on constitutional morality as on institutional design. The Union must respect legitimate State autonomy; States must recognise legitimate national interests; Governors must act impartially; and elected governments must exercise their powers responsibly. Political parties must distinguish the interests of the Republic from the immediate advantages of partisan competition. The gravest threat to federalism is not disagreement. It is the erosion of institutional trust through the politicisation of constitutional powers. Indias federal compact must now be renewed through transparent fiscal arrangements, predictable intergovernmental cooperation, stronger consultation and scrupulous respect for constitutional boundaries. The question is not whether the Union or the States should prevail. It is whether both can discharge their responsibilities more effectively by working together. A confident India must be a confident Union of confident States. As Granville Austins understanding of cooperative federalism reminds us, national unity and regional autonomy need not be competing objectives. Properly balanced, they reinforce each other. Cooperative federalism is not a concession from the Union to the States. It is a constitutional obligation arising from the structure of the Republic. Renewing that compact is essential to Indias democratic credibility, developmental ambitions and constitutional future. (The Author is a Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, a public intellectual and a constitutional expert)

Pakistan minister invites Punjab CM Mann

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann had said that he wished to accept the invitation from the organisers of the Lahore International Punjabi Conference in Lahore from November 27 to 29 and would want to visit Sikh shrines in Pakistan

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SAD-AAP trade barbs on drug menace issue in Punjab

SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia accused Arvind Kejriwal of misleading Punjabis by giving the disproportionate assets case the label of a drug case to suppress the issue

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Union Minister Hardeep Puri nominated for third Rajya Sabha term

Party leaders said Puri's diplomatic experience has proved valuable in handling the petroleum portfolio at a time when global conflicts and geopolitical tensions have put pressure on energy supplies. His continuation also ensures senior Sikh representation in the Union government ahead of the Punjab assembly elections.

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Flagging the devastating impact of drug addiction on Punjab's youth, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj has called for a comprehensive approach to tackle the drug menace, stressing that curbing drug supplies and providing effective rehabilitation must go hand in hand.

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Dr. Jitendra Udhampuri: He Who Enriched Multiple Languages

O P Sharma opsharmajournalist@gmail.com Dr. Jitendra Udhampuri, a prolific writer in Dogri, Punjabi and Hindi, is a highly educated and recipient of many awards and honours. He bagged the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1981 for his book Ik Sheher Yaaden Da a compilation of poems in Dogri.Recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award, Jitendra Udhampuri has [] The post Dr. Jitendra Udhampuri: He Who Enriched Multiple Languages appeared first on Northlines .

WPL 2027 Auction: Happy With The Depth Weve Built, Says MI Head Coach Luke Williams

T20 World Cup: Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Luke Williams said the franchise had used the 2027Womens Premier League (WPL) auction to build depth around its retained core, adding that he was excited to see several young players get a chance to be a part of the league. The two-time champions signed six uncapped Indian players at the auction held in Kochi on Wednesday. Shweta Sehrawat was bought for Rs 20 lakh, while Disha Kasat, Latika Inamdar, Bharti Rawal, Saanika Chalke and Akshita Bhagat came in for Rs 10 lakh each. Delhi-based Shweta, UP Warriorzs lone retention in 2026 and a member of Indias 2023 U-19 Womens T20 World Cup winning squad, drew a bidding battle between MI and Delhi Capitals before going for double her base price. Certainly. Obviously, with the retentions, we had a sort of solid core group that we were able to retain. So certainly today was about trying to add to the group, whether thats in the starting XI potentially, or if not, providing different options and coverage through the tournament, depending on what surfaces we play on and if there are any injuries or players out of form. So, really happy with the depth that weve built across different areas and really excited to work with some new players, said Williams in the post-auction press conference. The coach credited MIs scouting team for identifying the recruits. Obviously the scouts did a lot of work identifying different players and then going through various networks to do our research. So, really happy with how its unfolded and excited that some young players get an opportunity at the WPL. Among the new faces, Vidarbha duo Kasat and Inamdar arrived in form, having played key roles in a tense chase against Punjab in the Senior Womens T20 Trophy in Lucknow only a day before the auction. Disha opened and made an unbeaten 66 off 52 balls, while Latika hit 17 off eight balls. Saanika, a 20-year-old left-handed top-order batter, was part of Indias 2025 Under-19 T20 World Cup-winning squad and struck 85 off 53 balls against Jharkhand in the same tournament. Akshita won the Under-23 event of the WPL Speed Queen contest with a top speed of 105kph and recently played for India A against Australia A in Mohali. Among the new faces, Vidarbha duo Kasat and Inamdar arrived in form, having played key roles in a tense chase against Punjab in the Senior Womens T20 Trophy in Lucknow only a day before the auction. Disha opened and made an unbeaten 66 off 52 balls, while Latika hit 17 off eight balls. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

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WPL 2027 Auction: Molineux Most Expensive Buy At Rs 1.10 Cr As UPW Dominate; RCB Make Late Signings (ld)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Australia captain Sophie Molineux was the most expensive buy at the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) auction, going to UP Warriorz (UPW) for Rs 1.10 crore in Kochi on Wednesday. In all, 25 players were sold in a quick mini auction that needed less than an hour of active bidding. UPW were the busiest franchise of the evening with eight signings, while defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) did all their business in the accelerated rounds after losing out on Sophie early in the day. Sophie, who was part of RCBs title-winning squad in 2024 and missed WPL 2026, entered the auction at a base price of Rs 50 lakh. RCB, her former side, pushed UPW all the way to Rs 1.05 crore before dropping out, having started the day with only Rs 1.15 crore in their purse. The left-arm spin bowling all-rounder, who captained Australia to 2026 Womens T20 World Cup triumph in England, recently returned to international cricket after recovering from a hip injury. Delhi Capitals made the second-biggest buy by signing big-hitting India batter Kiran Navgire for Rs 75 lakh after a bidding contest with Mumbai Indians, who pulled out at Rs 70 lakh. Gujarat Giants landed young wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini for her base price of Rs 40 lakh, with no other franchise bidding for the 2025 Under-19 World Cup winner who recently won the Asia Cup and Asian Games gold medal with the senior team. Apart from Sophie, UPW brought back Australian all-rounder Grace Harris, who began her WPL career with them in 2023 and won the 2026 title with RCB. They also signed Indias off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana, joining her fourth franchise in five seasons, and veteran wicketkeeper-batter Sushma Verma, all for Rs 30 lakh each. UPW also added Scotland all-rounder Kathryn Bryce and uncapped all-rounders Manali Dakshini and Sahana Pawar for Rs 10 lakh each. They brought back leg-spinner Asha Sobhana for Rs 30 lakh, at a fraction of the Rs 1.1 crore they had paid for her in the 2026 auction. UPWs shopping has, however, left them with a selection puzzle. With Meg Lanning set to lead the side and Phoebe Litchfield an automatic pick at the top of the order, Sophie, Grace and Englands left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone could end up competing for the remaining two overseas spots. UPW may well field an all-Australian overseas quartet on a regular basis. RCB, who had not bid for anyone until the accelerated round, opened their account with Australias left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Jess Jonassen for her base price of Rs 40 lakh. They then added India batter Tejal Hasabnis, who had gone unsold in the opening round, and South Africa all-rounder Chloe Tryon for Rs 30 lakh each, and Bengaluru-based batter Vrinda Dinesh for Rs 10 lakh. The defending champions were under little pressure to buy, and the signings of Jess and Chloe add depth to their overseas options. Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Nadine de Klerk and Lauren Bell, all central to RCBs title run in 2026, look set to fill the four overseas slots, making it hard to see both newcomers getting regular game time. Mumbai Indians (MI) went towards buying youngsters by picking up six uncapped players. Vidarbha teammates Disha Kasat and Latika Inamdar, who had played key roles in a Senior Womens T20 Trophy chase against Punjab only a day earlier, were signed for Rs 10 lakh each. Other MI signings include Delhis left-arm spinner Bharti Rawal, 2025 Under-19 World Cup winner Saanika Chalke and 19-year-old all-rounder Akshita Bhagat, a winner of the WPL Speed Queen U-23 competition and recently played for India. Delhi batter and 2023 U-19 World Cup winner Shweta Sehrawat, who was UPWs lone retention in 2026, went to MI for Rs 20 lakh, double her base price, after a brief tussle with Delhi Capitals. Disha, Latika and Shweta give the franchise plenty of batting cover. With Kamalini no longer in their ranks, Disha or Latika could get an early chance to play. Gujarat Giants (GG), who needed only three players, also signed Ireland all-rounder Orla Prendergast for Rs 30 lakh, making her the first Irish cricketer picked in the WPL. They used their final slot on 16-year-old Delhi all-rounder Samaira Raghav, a late addition to the auction pool, for Rs 10 lakh. Spending Rs 40 lakh on Kamalini, who was tipped to get a big payday, might look odd for a side that already has two wicketkeepers in Yastika Bhatia and Beth Mooney. GG, however, made it clear they see her as a valuable addition purely for her batting. Orlas signing also made history, as she became the first Irish cricketer to be picked in the WPL. Delhi Capitals (DC), the four-time runners-up, added 15-year-old Karnataka all-rounder Uma Kashvi, Scotland left-arm spinner Kirstie Gordon, a former England international who will now count as an Associate player, and uncapped Delhi all-rounder Nazma Khan, each for Rs 10 lakh. DCs most surprising decision, though, was not buying a wicketkeeper. Having released Taniya Bhatia and Lizelle Lee, the franchise is now relying entirely on 23-year-old Mamatha Madiwala behind the stumps, with no back-up keeper in the squad. Hyderabad-based Mamatha played a handful of matches for DC in 2025 before an injury ruled her out of the 2026 season. The franchise will, however, be allowed to sign replacements if Deeya Yadav and Uma Kashvi are picked for the 2027 Under-19 Womens T20 World Cup. Several established names went unsold. These included Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu, England batter Sophia Dunkley and India wicketkeepers Taniya Bhatia, Uma Chetry and Nuzhat Parween. India spinners Saika Ishaque and Priya Mishra, pacer Titas Sadhu and all-rounder Devika Vaidya also went unsold, as did Australias Tayla Vlaeminck, South Africas Nonkululeko Mlaba and UAE captain Esha Oza. The 2027 WPL season will be played from January 14 to February 7, with venues yet to be known. Players picked by franchises in the WPL 2027 player auction: Delhi Capitals: Kiran Navgire, Nazma Khan, Kirstie Gordon, and Uma Kashvi Gujarat Giants: G Kamalini, Orla Prendergast, and Samaira Raghav Mumbai Indians: Disha Kasat, Bharti Rawal, Latika Inamdar, Akshita Bhagat, Shweta Sehrawat, and Saanika Chalke Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Jess Jonassen, Tejal Hasabnis, Chloe Tryon, and Vrinda Dinesh Mumbai Indians: Disha Kasat, Bharti Rawal, Latika Inamdar, Akshita Bhagat, Shweta Sehrawat, and Saanika Chalke Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

Ranji Trophy: Vihaans four-wicket haul helps Punjab secure the lead against Hyderabad

Ranji Trophy: Vihaans four-wicket haul helps Punjab secure the lead against Hyderabad

WPL 2027 auction: Mumbai Indians sign Disha Kasat, Latika Inamdar and Bharti Rawal for Rs 10 lakh each

Mumbai Indians acquired players Disha Kasat, Latika Inamdar, and Bharti Rawal for Rs 10 lakh each. Kasat recently demonstrated her skills by scoring 66 runs in a crucial match for Vidarbha. Inamdar contributed a quick 17 runs in the same match they played against Punjab. UP Warriorz also made notable signings, bringing back Sophie Molineux and Grace Harris.

Punjab Vigilances chargesheet against Majithia reveals money trail of Rs 736.96 crore: AAP

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 28 (IANS) The Punjab Vigilance Bureaus filing of a 40,000-page chargesheet in the case against Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia had brought a Rs 736.96 crore money trail, shell companies and liquor businesses under scrutiny, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) media in-charge Baltej Pannu said on Wednesday. He said the investigation had traced unaccounted assets and funds, with Majithias assets showing an increase of 1,495 per cent during the Akali-BJP regime from 2007 to 2017. Recalling that former Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer Niranjan Singh was transferred overnight after Majithias name emerged in the drug investigation, Pannu said those responsible for pushing the states youth into the drug menace must be held accountable. He asserted that the Bhagwant Mann government would not retreat from its commitment to make Punjab drug-free and corruption-free, and that the legal proceedings would continue in accordance with the law. Pannu told the media here that the investigation has traced financial irregularities and a money trail amounting to Rs 736.96 crore. He challenged those describing the action as a political vendetta to examine the chargesheet and statements of nearly 300 witnesses. The 40,000-page chargesheet and statements of nearly 300 witnesses contain the details of the investigation. Those calling this action a political vendetta should read the chargesheet and examine the evidence for themselves, he said. The APP leader said the case was registered under Sections 13 (1) (e) and 13 (2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and Section 120-B, in connection with the first information report of June 25, 2025, registered at the Police Station of the Vigilance Bureau in Mohali. He said the investigation concerned the accumulation of disproportionate assets between March 2, 2007, and March 31, 2017, during the Akali-BJP government. The Vigilance Bureau has traced Rs 736.96 crore in unaccounted assets and funds, while the total financial irregularities and money trail identified during the investigation amount to Rs 736.96 crore. These figures reflect the scale of the financial transactions examined by the investigating agency, added Pannu.

Organise thikri pehra to curb drug trafficking in Punjab: Harsimrat Badal

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 28 (IANS) Calling on womenfolk to turn their villages and neighbourhoods into the first line of defence against Punjabs drug menace, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Wednesday urged the partys womens wing, Maavan Dheeyan Di Fauj, to organise traditional thikri pehra (community night patrols) in every village and mohalla to curb drug trafficking. Addressing a gathering of women at a Maavan Dheeyan Di rally in Kharar town, near here, she said the fight against drugs was deeply personal for the women of Punjab, who had borne the brunt of the crisis as families struggled with its devastating consequences. For the women of Punjab, ending the scourge of drugs is their number one priority, she said, adding that SAD had launched a women-led campaign against drugs because women had suffered the most from the menace. Urging the gathering to stand united against drug traffickers, she called on women to identify those allegedly involved in selling drugs and those suspected of protecting them. She said community vigilance and collective action could help expose the drug trade and hold those responsible accountable. The SAD leader said the party, if voted to power in 2027, would establish a special task force headed by a woman Director General of Police to take on the drug mafia. She also promised stricter laws, including a proposed 10-year denial of bail to drug traffickers and confiscation of their properties, with the proceeds intended to compensate victims. Harsimrat Badal also raised concerns over what she described as the growing intimidation of people speaking out against drugs. Referring to the reported removal of Daljit Singhs body by police while his mortal remains were being taken to a protest site, she alleged that his family members were assaulted when they tried to stop the police. She linked the incident to the ongoing struggle for justice by the family of Parvinder Singh Jhota, an anti-drug campaigner, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party government of failing to curb trafficking and protect complainants and whistleblowers. She also referred to the reported detention of a CISF constable who had raised allegations of drug use at Government Rajindra Hospital in Patiala, saying such incidents could discourage people from speaking out against the drug trade. Harsimrat Badal criticised Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for allegedly refusing to meet Jhotas family, claiming that the government had failed to demonstrate the urgency the situation demanded. She further cited the cases of Mohanjit Singh, who she alleged was tortured after protesting against the drug trade, and Gulzar Singh of Dirba, who she said died by suicide after being harassed for questioning the alleged sale of chitta, a colloquial term for heroin.

Punjab National Bank customers in Greater Noida allege Rs 35 crore fraud, several employees suspended

Police said the bank management had suspended several employees, including the branch manager, and a case was registered at the Beta-2 police station, which has jurisdiction over the branch. The bank has assured authorities that it will address the customers complaints, officials said.

Administrative system totally collapsed in Punjab: Sukhbir Badal

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 28 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Wednesday said the administrative system had totally collapsed in Punjab, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann running away from the field after realising that the people would reject him in 2027, even as he asserted Punjab was with Punjabis and the Akali Dal. The SAD chief told the media here that never has Punjab witnessed such a situation while referring to cases like that of Daljit Singh, whose mortal remains were forcibly taken away from the family by the police. As there is no commander in Punjab, the police are also acting on their own, which is unprecedented. Asserting that Punjab was with Punjabis, Badal said Congress leader Rahul Gandhis visit to Punjab will not affect Punjabis in any matter whatsoever, as they have decided to support their own regional party, which alone can rise up to their expectations and aspirations. Answering a media query, Badal said, We are ready to form an alliance with any political party which accepts our ideologies and policies. He said he had already made it clear that SAD would never align with either the Congress or AAP. Whenever any alliance proposal comes, we will consider the same, he added. Meanwhile, party leader Daljit Singh Cheema said the Punjab Yatra, which was to be initiated on November 10, would now be launched on November 15. Asserting that party president Badal would lead the yatra, he said it was being postponed due to the festival season, and farmers were busy selling crops. He said a party delegation would meet the Punjab Human Rights Commission and appeal for action against police personnel who had forcibly taken the mortal remains of Daljit Singh from his family at Mansa. He said the fact that the aggrieved family was also beaten up in this process would also be taken up with the commission. He said other cases of police high-handedness would also be taken up with the commission.

Punjab Shooting: One Dead, Two Hurt

A shooting incident in Punjab's Tarn Taran district resulted in one fatality and two injuries. Two individuals opened fire on three persons sitting in a car, leading to the death of Gursewak Singh. Police have identified the alleged shooters and are investigating the matter.

Punjab govt seeks UK investment in organic farming, dairy technology

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 28 (IANS) Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Wednesday rolled out the red carpet for British investment in organic farming, packhouses, cold chains and dairy technology and to take homegrown brands like Verka and Five Rivers to the UK market. Khudian, along with Principal Secretary (Food Processing) Rakhee Gupta Bhandari, held deliberations here with a British delegation comprising Deputy High Commissioner Alba Smeriglio, First Secretary Trade (British High Commission) Dr Nicholas Gribit and Senior Trade Adviser Anup Narayan to deepen bilateral cooperation in organic farming, dairy, crop residue management and quality certification in other sectors. Welcoming the delegation, Minister Khudian said the welfare of farmers will remain the cornerstone of any international partnership and assured full support from the state government for collaborations. Underlining Punjab's pivotal role as India's food basket- spanning wheat, basmati rice, kinnow, peers, litchi, milk and dairy products, seed potatoes and carrots- he said the state offers a thriving food processing ecosystem. Punjab brings a strong agricultural base, established processing capabilities, recognised brands and a growing pool of innovative enterprises. Punjab ranked first in kinnow, carrot and disease-free seed potato production, second in pears and third in peas and honey, while topping the country in per capita milk availability at 1.28 litres per day. We see scope to connect these strengths with UK market demand, technology, investment and expertise, creating value for businesses while strengthening opportunities for farmers and food-processing enterprises, the minister said. Outlining investment opportunities, Khudian highlighted technology transfer and brand collaboration, citing state-backed brands as win-win models where Punjab's processing strengths can leverage UK technology and market access. The minister invited UK collaboration for shared infrastructure including pack-houses and pre-cooling facilities, cold-chain connectivity, technology transfer for modern processing equipment and product innovation in value-added uses of kinnow peels and by-products.

Parijat Industries launches a dual-action herbicide for weed control in wheat

The company will target major wheat-growing markets, particularly Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan

Gujarat bomb threats: Email trail leads to Bangladesh, Pakistan

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 28 (IANS) Two separate bomb threat emails sent to schools, courts, government offices and Narendra Modi Stadium in October appear to have been routed through Bangladesh and Pakistan using old email accounts, the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch said on Wednesday. The threats, received on October 7 and October 27, named a total of 35 locations, including 24 schools, the Mayors Office, courts and the cricket stadium in Motera. The police have registered two cases and are investigating them in coordination with central agencies. According to the Cyber Crime Branch, the October 7 email threatened bomb blasts at 16 locations, including 10 schools, the Mayors Office, the Gujarat High Court, the Sola court, the Metro Court at Gheekanta, the District and Sessions Court in Ahmedabad and Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. The email was sent with the subject line Time B00 MB at Gujarat Schools. @11:11AM and used the email addresses onnieeubanks49@gmail.com and kwajids@gmail.com. The message, which invoked Khalistani organisations, urged people not to attend Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjhs shows and threatened explosions at Narendra Modi Stadium on November 21 and at Delhis JLN Stadium on November 1. It also referred to the 1984 anti-Sikh violence and contained references to the Khalistan National Army and Babbar Khalsa, along with the names of several individuals. The second email, received on October 27 from eduak079@gmail.com, carried the subject line Warning! BOMB Blast Ahmedabad Schools @ 1:11 PM. It threatened attacks at 19 locations, including 14 schools, the Mayors Office, two offices at Danapith, the Metro Court at Gheekanta, the City Civil Court in Ahmedabad and Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. The message again invoked Khalistani organisations and warned of bomb attacks linked to Dosanjhs November 21 show. It also threatened explosions involving iPhones, referred to the 1984 anti-Sikh violence and warned people against travelling through Motera Stadium Metro Station on November 21. The Cyber Crime Branch said it had registered cases in connection with both emails under Sections 351(3), 351(4), 353(1)(b) and 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 66(c) of the Information Technology Act, 2000. Police visited the affected schools and court premises and examined email headers and information obtained from Gmail to trace the origin of the messages. Preliminary findings indicated that the email accounts used to send the threats had been operated from Bangladesh and Pakistan. The October 7 email was traced to accounts apparently operated from Bangladesh and Rawalpindi in Pakistan, while the October 27 email appeared to have been operated from Rangpur in Bangladesh and Lahore in Pakistan, the police said. The investigation has also drawn on an earlier case involving similar bomb threats issued in the name of Khalistani organisations. During that investigation, an accused was arrested in West Bengal. Police found that he had sold hacked Gmail accounts to a person based in Bangladesh. During further questioning, the Bangladesh-based individual disclosed that he sold the accounts to a person in Pakistan and received payments in cryptocurrency, according to officials. Investigators found that individuals based in Pakistan were allegedly sending bomb threat emails ahead of festivals and other significant events to create fear and panic among the public. They were also allegedly obtaining previously used or compromised email accounts from individuals in Bangladesh and elsewhere through Telegram and WhatsApp groups. The Cyber Crime Branch said investigations into both cases are continuing in coordination with central agencies.

PNB Fraud: Rs 35 Crore Missing In Greater Noida

Account holders of a Punjab National Bank branch in Greater Noida have alleged that approximately 35 crore has gone missing from their savings and fixed deposit accounts. Customers claim unauthorised transfers occurred without their knowledge or alerts, leading to police action and suspension of bank employees.

HM Amit Shah to inaugurate Martyrs Memorial in Ambala on Nov 5

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 28 (IANS) Haryanas Transport Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the Aazadi ki Pehli Ladai ka Shaheed Smarak in Ambala Cantonment on November 5. It has been built at a cost of approximately Rs 800 crore. After the inauguration, he will address a public meeting in Gandhi Ground. It is significant to attend the rally as people will be participating in an event honouring a martyrs memorial, said the minister. The Martyrs Memorial will be opened to the public from November 6. Vij said the government has issued instructions for the visit of students from schools and educational institutions across the state to the memorial to educate them that the freedom struggle began in Ambala before Meerut in 1857. He urged people to attend the rally at Gandhi Ground in Ambala Cantonment in large numbers as it will mark the inauguration of a national-level memorial. Vij was addressing BJP office-bearers at Ambala Club in Ambala at a meeting chaired by state party President Archana Gupta to review preparations for the Martyrs Memorial programme. Minister Vij said he had been working for the construction of the Martyrs Memorial for the past 25-30 years. He said books taught that the Congress fought the Independence struggle, but when he read, he found that in 1857, before the Congress was even founded, an armed struggle for Independence was fought across India and it began in Ambala. He said documents showed that in 1857 at 9 a.m., 10 hours before the uprising in Meerut, the 60th and 5th Native Infantry regiments sounded the bugle of the freedom struggle in Ambala Cantonment. Yet history never remembered those heroes who were tied to trees and shot, or those upon whom oil mills were operated; the nation never paid tribute to those martyrs, which is painful. The martyrs of 1857 were also sons of the motherland who joined the struggle for Independence. The minister said anyone who took even one step out of their home for Independence deserves homage, whether they were a Congress member or not. Vij, who also holds the Energy portfolio, said the First War of Independence took place across the country in 1857, but no one remembered it, and no memorial existed anywhere to showcase that struggle. The minister said he stood in the Assembly several times to demand the memorials construction and that there is an official record of this. At one point, he said he even compelled the Congress government, but it did not build the memorial. However, when the BJP government came to power in 2014, it approved the construction of a national-level memorial. Vij said the complete history will be displayed in the memorial. The places where battles were fought in 1857, in Haryana, Bihar, Punjab, and elsewhere, will be presented through modern technology, showing the history of the war.

NHRC orders probe into Punjab mans suspicious death, police action against protesters

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of a complaint alleging human rights violations in connection with the suspicious death of Daljit Singh, a resident of Bhamme Kalan village in Punjabs Mansa district, and the subsequent police action against protesters demanding accountability. A Bench presided over by NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo has issued notices to the Punjab Chief Secretary and Director General of Police (DGP), directing them to get the allegations enquired into and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within two weeks. The action was initiated under Section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, after a complaint filed by Harmandeep Singh Mehta was placed before the apex human rights body on Wednesday. The complaint alleged that Daljit Singh was found dead under suspicious circumstances, with his family raising concerns over the cause of death, including a suspected connection with drugs. It further alleged that family members and supporters staged a protest seeking answers and accountability, following which police stopped a procession near Ramdittewala Chowk and took custody of the deceaseds body. According to the complaint, a confrontation subsequently took place, with allegations of police use of force and detention of protesters. The police reportedly justified their actions on the grounds of maintaining law and order and stated that some protesters had assaulted police personnel. The complainant sought an independent enquiry into Daljit Singhs death and the subsequent police action to ensure the protection of human rights, a fair investigation and accountability of the authorities concerned. Taking cognisance of the matter, the NHRC observed that the allegations made in the complaint prima facie seem to be violations of the human rights of the victim. The apex human rights body directed its registry to issue notices to the Punjab Chief Secretary and the DGP, asking them to get the allegations looked into and submit their respective reports within two weeks for its perusal.

Mansa Death: Drug Overdose Claim Vs Police Murder Case

The death of 35-year-old Daljit Singh in Mansa has sparked controversy, with his family claiming he died of a drug overdose and demanding an end to drug supply, while police have registered a murder case against three individuals. The incident has led to protests and strong criticism from opposition leaders against the Punjab Police and the state government.

Chirag Paswan advocates constructive dialogue with youth; seeks to expand LJP-RV's footprint in Punjab

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 28 (IANS) Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP-Ram Vilas) chief, Chirag Paswan, on Wednesday said that problems concerning the country's youth could only be solved through constructive dialogue, while backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's outreach efforts towards youngsters. Paswan made the remarks during a visit to Chandigarh. Speaking to reporters, the Union Minister noted that there is esentment among the youth today. If they have problems or concerns, it is only through constructive dialogue that we can find solutions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also shares this exact vision that we should engage with the youth as much as possible, on every possible platform, so that we can move forward by understanding their perspectives, he said. Regarding the law-and-order situation in Punjab, Paswan said: This is indeed alarming. I am not saying this simply because I belong to the Opposition (in Punjab), but because I genuinely believe it. I have a deep personal connection with Punjab, as my maternal family is from here. We witness murders taking place here on a daily basis...it becomes a grave concern to see Punjab gradually falling prey to everything, from rampant drug abuse to violent criminal activities. Moreover, Chirag Paswan said that his LJP-Ram Vilas is gradually preparing itself to contest elections in Punjab. In this context, today our party's state executive committee is also meeting here. After the meeting, under the leadership of party in-charge K.P. Chaudhary sahib, the entire team will review and share the details. My perspective is always that we must engage in dialogue with the youth as much as possible. Today's program at CGC University in Mohali has been organised with the objective of interacting with young people, he said. Asserting that the youth are the country's future, the Union Minister reiterated: We can move towards any kind of solution only by holding dialogue with them. Meanwhile, Paswan criticised the Opposition for their allegations against the electoral process and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. They are in the Opposition, so they will protest, and they are doing so. But it has yielded them no benefit. Wherever elections are held, they end up losing, he remarked.

Amazon Great Indian Festival sees strong shopping in Punjab

According to Amazon, laptops recorded 13-fold growth in Punjab over a regular business day, while tablets and speakers registered nine-fold growth

Delhi: 22-year-old man ran over by DTC bus in Punjabi Bagh

A 22-year-old motorcycle rider was killed allegedly after a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus ran over him in west Delhi's Punjabi Bagh area on Wednesday morning, police said