Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Punjab

What to know about the tensions between Canada and India over the killing of a Sikh

Canada says India is linked to the June killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent activist for the creation of a Sikh homeland in India. India considered Nijjar a terrorist but denies involvement.

WEKU

NIA declares ₹10 lakh reward for information on terrorists linked to Babbar Khalsa International

The National Investigation Agency has announced a reward of ₹10 lakh each for information leading to the arrest of two designated terrorists, allegedly linked to the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International

The Hindu

Why India fears the Khalistan movement and how Canada became embroiled in diplomatic spat over killing of Sikh separatist

India and Canada have engaged in tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions as part of an escalating row over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader on Canadian soil.

The Conversation

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Eight dead in Punjab’s Muktsar district as bus falls into canal

At least 8 people died and 11 injured in a bus accident in Punjab's Muktsar district on Sept 19. The bus rolled down the Sirhind feeder canal near Jhabelwali village. 35 people were on board, and an NDRF team was deployed for the rescue operation. Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker expressed…

The Hindu

Explainer: what is the Khalistan movement sparking a diplomatic feud between India and Canada?

The diplomatic fallout continues to worsen over Monday’s shocking accusation by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that India was behind the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh leader and Canadian citizen, outside a Sikh temple in Canada earlier this year.

The Conversation

Canada killing adds to suspicions of Indian crackdown on Sikh separatists

Khalistani groups who want independence of Punjab accuse India of killings in UK and elsewhere

The Guardian - UK

Trudeau walked into a trap, says former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh

Amarinder Singh said Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s murder was the result of a factional feud within the management of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara situated at Surrey in Canada.

The Hindu

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Khalistan outfit’s chief Nijjar was wanted by the NIA and Punjab Police in multiple cases

Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s name had figured in the list of nine wanted persons handed over by the Captain Amarinder Singh to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the latter’s visit to the State in February 2018.

The Hindu

Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar whose killing triggered India-Canada tensions?

Ottawa and New Delhi expel diplomats as tensions escalate over killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Al Jazeera

Punjab | Local Congress leader shot dead in Moga

Man shot dead in Punjab's Moga district. CCTV footage shows assailant firing at Baljinder Singh Balli (45) before fleeing. Balli succumbed to injuries in hospital. Senior Congress leaders condemn incident. Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring blames AAPPunjab govt for deteriorating law and order situation.

The Hindu

Punjab CM thinks he is an uncrowned king, but he has to abide by the Constitution: Governor Purohit

Governor Banwarilal Purohit asserts CM Bhagwant Mann doesn't know Constitution & believes he's uncrowned king. Purohit says if State was being governed as per Constitution & corruption-free, there'd be no problem. He adds CM not giving proper reply to queries about corruption & anomalies, indicating something 'hanky panky'. Purohit feels…

The Hindu

Pakistani drone recovered from Punjab’s Tarn Taran

A joint team of Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police recovered a Pakistani drone in the Tarn Taran district of Punjab. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

84 artists conferred with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards

VP Dhankhar presents Amrit Awards to 84 artistes for preserving Indian culture, honouring those who have not been accorded national recognition in 75 yrs. Awardees from diverse fields of performing arts incl. theatre, music, playwriting, folk music & dance. Awardees from 15 states incl. J&K, Goa, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh,…

The Hindu

AAP government in Punjab not fulfilled key pre-poll promises, says BJP

BJP accuses AAP of failing to fulfill pre-poll promises in Punjab even after 1.5 yrs in power. CM Mann accused of being out of state during floods, ignoring Punjab. AAP govt. slammed for deterioration in law-and-order, drug menace, VIP culture, and wastage of resources.

The Hindu

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Hindu

Last salute: Six-year-old son bids farewell as Col Manpreet Singh is cremated

Kabir, 6, saluted his father, Colonel Manpreet Singh, one last time before his cremation in Mohali, Punjab. Mourners, family, and officials paid their respects, with Kabir clinging to the tricolour-wrapped coffin. The cremation was with full military honours, including a wreath laying ceremony and gun salute. Punjab Governor, former Army…

The Independent UK

Father among three questioned over Sara Sharif’s murder after flight back to UK

On Wednesday evening, the three landed at Gatwick airport on an Emirates flight from Sialkot, in eastern Punjab province, via Dubai.

The Hindu

Anti-drug crusader Parwinder Singh Jhota released from jail in Punjab

In the attempt to murder case as well, the police had discharged Mr. Singh, saying he had been incorrectly booked in the case, Mr. Lakhanpal said.

The Times of India

AAP deceiving Punjabi youth: Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on jobs to 'outsiders'

CHANDIGARH: Senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Friday accused the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government of disregarding the Punjabi youth in government jobs.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Hindu

Analysis | AAP’s flip-flop on panchayats in Punjab reflects poorly on govt.’s style of working

On August 10, the Punjab government issued a notification dissolving all gram panchayats, panchayat samitis, and zila parishads in the State. Days later it reverted its ‘technically flawed’ decision. Soon after the notification, the government faced stiff resistance to its decision from the Opposition, including the Congress, the Shiromani Akali…

The Hindu

Punjab’s tourism summit will elevate State’s economic prospects, says Minister

‘Punjab Tourism Summit and Travel Mart 2023’ scheduled for Sept. 11-13, is set to be a significant gathering of stakeholders and investors.. Punjab Tourism Minister Anmol Gagan Maan said the event will showcase Punjab's rich heritage and hospitality, while promoting eco-friendly tourism. Investors will actively participate, offering a platform to…

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks require proper response, PM Modi tells Ministers at informal meeting; Ready to hold polls as per legal provisions, CEC on ‘one nation, one election’, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu

AIFF urges ISL clubs to release Asian Games-bound footballers

AIFF urges ISL clubs to release players for Asian Games, citing national interest. AIFF hopes clubs will release players to make India proud. The Hangzhou-bound 22-member Indian men’s squad has six players from Bengaluru FC, three from Mumbai City FC, while FC Goa, Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Odisha FC, Kerala…

The Hindu

Punjab AAP Minister says there is no alliance with Congress

The cracks between the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the partners of the newly formed Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) were on display on Wednesday after a Cabinet Minister in Punjab, where AAP is in power, ruled out any alliance with the Congress.

The Times of India

Bhagwant Mann and Laljit Bhullar must quit: Sukhbir Singh Badal on dissolution of Panchayats in Punjab

LUDHIANA: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal om Sunday dubbed the Punjab Chief Minster Bhagwant Mann and the Panchayat Raj Minister Laljit Singh Bullar as “partners in crime” in their botched up assault on grass-root democracy through dissolution of and election to Panchayats in the state.

The Times of India

Male leopard found dead in Punjab's Ropar; consigned to flames after post-mortem

PATIALA: A four to five years old male leopard was found lying dead on Friday morning at Ropar – Nurpur Bedi road near Garh bagga village of Punjab's Ropar district following which the post-mortem of the dead animal was carried out.

1 … 34 35 36 37

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

European Union

33,938 stories

Bharatiya Janata Party

the UN Security Council

377 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.