The Supreme Court addressed issues related to the ongoing farmers' agitation on the Punjab-Haryana border. A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuiyan stated that farmers can directly approach the court with their suggestions or demands. The court expressed concern over the deteriorating health of farmer leader Dallewal and directed the Punjab government to provide immediate medical assistance and ensure the availability of all necessary medical facilities without delay. The bench instructed the Punjab government to avoid any laxity in handling Dallewal's health. Dallewal

Doctors have expressed concern about the health of Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for 22 days at the Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana. Reports indicate that Dallewal's body has become severely dehydrated. Medical experts have warned that Dallewal requires immediate treatment, and if not provided, there are fears of a "silent attack" on his health. Dr. Swayam's team is closely monitoring his condition. Meanwhile, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has called for a "Rail Roko" movement in Punjab for three hours starting at noon on December 18. He has urged the

Narayan Singh Chaura, who tried to shoot former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, was presented in the Amritsar court today after his remand expired, from where he has been sent to judicial custody for 14 days. Earlier, Narayan Singh Chaura was sent to 3-day police remand three times. Narayan Singh Chaura had fatally attacked Sukhbir Singh Badal in the Sri Harmandir Sahib complex on December 4. However, there was no loss of life during this. At the same time, the Shiromani Akali Dal has continuously raised questions on the FIR registered by the police.

Farmers protesting at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana for the past 10 months will attempt their third march towards Delhi tomorrow. Earlier this month, Haryana Police stopped them twice from crossing the border. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher announced that a group of 101 farmers will leave for Delhi at 12 noon tomorrow. Meanwhile, Ambala SP stated that farmers will not be allowed to proceed without proper permission.

India's Narendra Modi-led Cabinet has approved the 'One Nation, One Election' bill, paving the way for its potential introduction in Parliament next week. If passed, it is expected to take effect by 2029, enabling simultaneous parliamentary and assembly elections. A panel chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind was constituted on September 2, 2023, to examine the feasibility of this proposal. After thorough research, the panel submitted its report to President Droupadi Murmu on March 14, 2024. Notably, simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies were held in 1952, 1957,

India's D Gukesh has made history by becoming the youngest World Chess Champion. Gukesh has ended China's dominance in the sport with his remarkable achievement. Gukesh Dommaraju has also matched former Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand's record of becoming a World Chess Champion. The final of the 2024 World Chess Championship was held in Singapore on Thursday. In this decisive match, Gukesh faced defending champion and Chinese chess grandmaster Ding Liren. In a gripping 14-game title match, Gukesh triumphed over Ding Liren to claim the championship. With this extraordinary victory, th

The health of Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast unto death at the Khanauri border of Punjab-Haryana over farmers' demands, is worsening. Meanwhile, a letter has been written to the Prime Minister from the protest site, with Dallewal imprinting his thumb in his own blood to symbolize his protest. In the letter, Dallewal has written that today marks the 17th day of his fast unto death. He said that he hopes that PM's advisors have informed him about his health and the status of the agitation. He further added that the demands fueling their protest are not just theirs but reflect promises

Expressing concern over the health of Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a hunger strike to demand justice for farmers at the Khanauri border of Punjab-Haryana, Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, Giani Harpreet Singh, has urged the Punjab government to establish communication with the central government regarding this issue. He emphasized that the governments should address the farmers' demands promptly to prevent the loss of any human life. It is worth noting that Dallewal has been on a hunger strike for more than two weeks, and his health is steadily deteriorating. Jathedar Giani Harpreet S

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia has criticized the Punjab Police's handling of the Sukhbir Badal shooting incident. Majithia accused the police of attempting to shield Narayan Singh Chaura, the alleged attacker. He pointed out that an FIR against Chaura was registered six and a half hours after the incident and framed in a manner that could facilitate bail. Majithia further alleged that the police described the attacker as a devotee. He asserted that this FIR exposes the Punjab Police and the state government's biased actions.