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Gurdaspur cops death: Punjab CM announces Rs 1 crore ex-gratia each, Pak-linked outfit claims role behind killing

Gurdaspur cops death: Punjab CM announces Rs 1 crore ex-gratia each, Pak-linked outfit claims role behind killing

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced an ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore each for both the police personnel found dead with bullet injuries at a checkpost in Gurdaspur district on Sunday. Meanwhile Pakistan-based outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan claimed responsibility for the killings of both the policemen. Senior police officials said the group had no known presence in Punjab or elsewhere in India. “It is too early to say anything,” an officer said, adding that such claims could be diversionary tactics. ASI Gurnam Singh and Home Guard Ashok Kumar, who were posted at Adhian, about 2 km from the…
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Punjab launches ‘Meri Rasoi Scheme’, to distribute free ration kits to 40 lakh families starting April

Punjab launches ‘Meri Rasoi Scheme’, to distribute free ration kits to 40 lakh families starting April

Gurpreet Singh :- As Punjab gears up for assembly polls, state government has announced 'Meri Rasoi Scheme' under which nearly 40 lakh families who are blue card holders, will get ration kits.   Chief Minister Bhagwant Maan announced the scheme after a meeting of the Punjab Council of Ministers in Chandigarh on Monday. The scheme, ‘Meri Rasoi’, will ensure that all blue card holders receive a monthly ration kit comprising 2 kg of pulses, 2 kg of sugar, 1 kg of iodised salt, 200 grams of turmeric and 1 litre of mustard oil, in addition to the free wheat they already get.…
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Rs 2,000 Dispute Ends in Reconciliation: Singer Geeta Jaildar Says Issue With Shopkeeper Resolved After Misunderstanding

Rs 2,000 Dispute Ends in Reconciliation: Singer Geeta Jaildar Says Issue With Shopkeeper Resolved After Misunderstanding

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): A dispute over Rs 2,000 involving singer Geeta Jaildar, popularly known as “Jailer,” which recently went viral on social media, has now been amicably resolved. The incident had drawn public attention after a video showed a heated argument between the singer and a local shopkeeper, identified as Ladi, following a disagreement over payment. According to eyewitnesses, the argument escalated at the shop and created tension in the market area. The video triggered strong reactions online, with many questioning the conduct of those involved. As the matter gained attention, Geeta Jaildar personally visited the shopkeeper to clear the…
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Shikhar Dhawan Ties the Knot with Sophie Shine in Intimate Delhi Ceremony

Shikhar Dhawan Ties the Knot with Sophie Shine in Intimate Delhi Ceremony

New Delhi: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has begun a new chapter in his personal life, marrying his long-time partner Sophie Shine in a private ceremony held in Delhi NCR on Saturday. The wedding was attended by close friends and family members, keeping the celebrations low-key and away from the public spotlight. The couple had been in a relationship for several years before confirming it publicly earlier in 2025. Their engagement was announced in January through a joint social media post, where they expressed gratitude for the support and blessings they received as they committed to a future together. Photos…
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Punjab Di Mitti, Chandigarh Di Shaan – COLORS’ ‘Tu Juliet Jatt Di’ stars celebrate the iconic Rose Festival

Punjab Di Mitti, Chandigarh Di Shaan – COLORS’ ‘Tu Juliet Jatt Di’ stars celebrate the iconic Rose Festival

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Television glamour found a vibrant new address at Chandigarh’s iconic Rose Festival as the stars of COLORS’ ‘Tu Juliet Jatt Di’ stepped into the city’s most cherished celebration with their distinctive Punjabi swag. Riding high on the popularity of its refreshing narrative twist, where marriage comes first, college follows, and love finds its way last - Nawab aka Syed Raza, Heer aka Jasmeet Kaur, and Gulab aka Sangita Ghosh marked their presence at the 54th edition of the festival held at the iconic Zakir Hussain Rose Garden. Adding to the festive fervour, the trio delighted audiences with…
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Security alert in Delhi: Intel warns of attacks by Pak’s Lashkar; Red Fort among key cites on target

Security alert in Delhi: Intel warns of attacks by Pak’s Lashkar; Red Fort among key cites on target

New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- Security agencies have raised an alert in the national capital following inputs of a potential terror attack targeting key cites including the Red Fort and a temple in the Chandni Chowk.   According to intelligence sources, key religious places including the places around the Red Fort and parts of Chandni Chowk, remain on the radar of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The inputs indicate that the group might be plotting an improvised explosive device (IED) attack with a temple in the Chandni Chowk area potential target.  According to the alert, the suspected plot is linked…
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Sidhu Alleges Land Scam Against Raja Warring, Congress Rift Deepens in Punjab

Sidhu Alleges Land Scam Against Raja Warring, Congress Rift Deepens in Punjab

Chandigarh, Gurpreet Singh :- Fresh cracks have surfaced within the Punjab unit of the Indian National Congress after Dr. Navjot Kaur Sidhu levelled serious allegations against Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring over an alleged land deal in Zirakpur. In a strongly worded statement, Dr. Sidhu questioned how nearly 100 acres of land were acquired in Zirakpur, alleging that only a portion of the land could have been legally purchased while the remaining acreage was obtained through fraudulent means, including forged signatures and exploitation of unsuspecting landowners. She also referred to an alleged financial irregularity running into thousands of…
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Fresh bomb threat e-mail sent to Punjab Civil Secretariat, CM office also targeted

Fresh bomb threat e-mail sent to Punjab Civil Secretariat, CM office also targeted

Chandigarh, Gurpreet Singh :- Days after series of bomb threat emails, similar messages were sent to Punjab Civil Secretariat on Thursday, triggering wave of panic and prompting immediate security response.  According to the reports, the institutions targeted in the e-mail were Punjab Civil Secretariat and Chandigarh court. Punjab Chief Minister's office was also mentioned in the bomb threat email. Following the threatening message, premises were immediately evacuated as a precautionary message with security significantly heightened. Police personnel swung into the action and cordoned off the area.  Several teams of bomb disposal squads were also deployed.  Security has been tightened around sensitive…
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Ashwini Vaishnaw Calls for Stronger Oversight of Global Digital Platforms, Warns on Deepfake Threat

Ashwini Vaishnaw Calls for Stronger Oversight of Global Digital Platforms, Warns on Deepfake Threat

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday asserted that global digital platforms operating in India must strictly adhere to the country’s constitutional and legal framework while respecting its cultural sensitivities. Speaking at a press conference during the India AI Impact Summit-2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Vaishnaw said multinational technology companies cannot apply uniform standards across markets without accounting for local laws and social norms. “Whether it is Netflix, YouTube or Meta, all platforms must function within the legal framework of the country in which they operate,” he said, referring to…
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Delhi High Court Suspends Rajpal Yadav’s Sentence in Cheque Bounce Cases Till March 18

Delhi High Court Suspends Rajpal Yadav’s Sentence in Cheque Bounce Cases Till March 18

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a relief to actor Rajpal Yadav, the Delhi High Court on Monday suspended his sentence in multiple cheque bounce cases till March 18 and allowed his release from jail. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma granted interim suspension of the sentence after noting that Yadav had deposited ₹1.5 crore in the bank account of the complainant, M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd. “We are granting you an interim suspension of sentence… It is till the next date of hearing,” the court said. Yadav had sought suspension citing a family wedding scheduled for February 19. The court directed him…
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