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IndiaApr 04, 2025

Congress Announces Bharat Bhushan Ashu as Candidate for Ludhiana West By-Election

In the upcoming by-election for the Ludhiana West assembly seat in Punjab, Congress has named Bharat Bhushan Ashu as its candidate. Ashu has previously served as an MLA from this seat. Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has already declared its Rajya Sabha member, Sanjeev Arora, as their candidate for the seat. The Ludhiana West assembly seat became vacant after the death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Gogi. The AAP government is making significant efforts to secure a win in this constituency. It is speculated that if Sanjeev Arora wins, his Rajya Sabha seat could be vacated and potentially offered to
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IndiaApr 04, 2025

Sukhpal Khaira Demands Investigation into Drug Mafia and Police Nexus After Constable's Arrest

After the arrest of Punjab Police senior constable Amandeep Kaur for her alleged involvement in a heroin case, Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira has demanded a comprehensive investigation into the connection between the drug mafia and the police force. Reports suggest that during her arrest, constable Amandeep Kaur reportedly tried to extort money by leveraging her ties to a senior IPS officer. Khaira has accused the government of attempting to protect the senior officer involved. The Congress MLA also questioned the government and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, asking whether
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IndiaApr 04, 2025

Sukhbir Singh Badal Moves High Court Over Attack Attempt at Sri Darbar Sahib

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, Sukhbir Singh Badal, has approached the High Court seeking an independent investigation into an alleged firing attempt on him within the Sri Darbar Sahib complex. He has demanded that the inquiry be handed over to an impartial agency. In a petition filed through his legal team, Badal claimed that the Punjab Police delayed registering the FIR and based it on the statement of an individual who was not present at the scene. He further alleged that the accused was granted bail due to shortcomings in the investigation. Citing political interference and bias,
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IndiaApr 04, 2025

ED Seizes Assets Worth Rs 22.02 Crore from Congress MLA Rana Gurjit Singh

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized assets worth Rs 22.02 crore belonging to Punjab Congress MLA from Kapurthala, Rana Gurjit Singh, and his son, Rana Inder Pratap Singh, who is an independent MLA from Sultanpur Lodhi. The seized property is linked to their company, Rana Sugars Limited. This action was taken by the Jalandhar office of the ED in connection with a case involving violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The ED alleges that Rana Sugars Limited held funds abroad without informing the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Securities and Exchange Board of Indi
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IndiaApr 03, 2025

Punjab Government Allocates Rs 100 Crore for Mukhyamantri Teerth Yojana

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has approved the resumption of the Teerth Yatra scheme for the people of the state. Under this initiative, individuals over the age of 50 will be able to travel to religious places free of cost, with the government covering the entire expense. A budget of Rs 100 crore has been allocated for the scheme. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced that registration for the scheme will begin at the end of April, and the yatra will commence in May. Travel arrangements, including both bus and train options, will be provided for those aged 50 and above. The li
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IndiaApr 03, 2025

Punjab Police Constable Arrested with Heroin in Bathinda

Senior Constable Amandeep Kaur, popularly known as the “Insta Queen” of Punjab Police, has been arrested after 18 grams of heroin was found in her purse in Bathinda. Following her arrest on Wednesday, she was dismissed from service. Kaur was previously stationed in Mansa Police and was recently posted at Bathinda Police Lines. Authorities have confirmed that she will undergo a dope test, and a case has been registered against her under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Known for her social media presence, Kaur frequently posted Instagram reels in uniform, often li
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IndiaApr 03, 2025

Harjinder Singh Dhami Criticizes Waqf Amendment Bill as Interference in Minority Affairs

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has strongly criticized the Waqf Amendment Bill passed in the Lok Sabha, calling it a direct interference in minority affairs. Advocate Dhami stated that the bill was introduced without consulting the concerned parties, which, according to him, reflects the government’s intention to curtail minority rights and impose its own administrative control. He emphasized that minority communities have the right to protect their heritage and religious institutions, and laws like the Waqf Amendment Bill threaten to
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IndiaApr 03, 2025

Jagjit Singh Dallewal Discharged, Vows to Expand Farmers’ Movement Nationwide

Punjab’s prominent farmer leader, Jagjit Singh Dallewal, was discharged from a hospital in Patiala today. Speaking to the media, he reaffirmed his commitment to the farmers’ cause and announced plans to take the movement across the country. Dallewal strongly criticized Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing him of betraying Punjab and undermining the fight to protect the state’s water resources. He emphasized that the farmers’ struggle is far from over and will continue until their demands are met. Dallewal also condemned the inappropriate treatment meted out to him when Punjab
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IndiaApr 02, 2025

Harsimrat Kaur Badal Opposes Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP from Punjab, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament today, stating that several opposition parties, including Congress, were also against the bill. The Waqf Amendment Bill, which seeks to bring changes to the Waqf Board, was supported by government-aligned parties like the TDP, JDU, and LJP, while opposition parties, including Congress, expressed their disapproval. During the debate, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi voiced strong opposition, claiming that the bill's purpose was to humiliate Muslims. Owaisi then proceeded to tear up a copy of
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Situation in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan is getting back to normal

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IndiaMay 11, 2025

If the India-Pakistan conflict had not stopped, millions of people would have died: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that if the war between India and Pakistan had not stopped, millions of people could have been killed in it. Trump, while sharing the second post on Truth Social regarding the India-Pakistan war, wrote that I am very proud of the strong leadership of both countries. They are wise. It is worth mentioning that before this, Donald Trump had shared a post the other day and wrote that both countries have agreed to a complete and immediate ceasefire. Trump has now also announced that he will further increase his trade with both countries. He said that he will also
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WorldMay 11, 2025

Pakistan's Defense Minister said that India's strategy has completely failed

After the ceasefire between the two countries, Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said that India's aggressive policy has completely failed in front of Pakistan. Pakistan's Daily Times newspaper has quoted the Defense Minister as saying that India was expecting an easy victory, but its cover has been exposed on the military and diplomatic front. Khawaja Asif said that the myth of Indian arrogance has blown up in the air. During this conflict, India was stunned by the retaliation taken by Pakistan. He said that India could not succeed in explaining its claims to a single country. The Def
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

Indian Foreign Secretary calls on Pakistan to 'address violations'

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