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Former Punjab Sarpanch Survives Early Morning Firing Incident in Gurdaspur, Police Examine CCTV Footage

Former Punjab Sarpanch Survives Early Morning Firing Incident in Gurdaspur, Police Examine CCTV Footage

Gurdaspur (Gurpreet Singh): A former village sarpanch narrowly escaped a suspected targeted attack after unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants allegedly opened fire outside his residence in Punjab's Gurdaspur district on Saturday morning. The incident has prompted a detailed police investigation, with officials exploring possible links to earlier threats reportedly received by the victim. The firing occurred in Kila Lal Singh village near Batala at around 5:30 a.m., when former sarpanch Jasbir Singh Gill was taking a morning walk inside the courtyard of his home. According to his account, two unknown men arrived on a motorcycle, stopped outside the house and fired multiple…
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Cryptic Social Media Post by Sanjay Raut Adds Fuel to Shiv Sena Political Showdown

Cryptic Social Media Post by Sanjay Raut Adds Fuel to Shiv Sena Political Showdown

Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): The ongoing political confrontation between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena intensified on Saturday after senior UBT leader Sanjay Raut shared a cryptic social media post that many interpreted as an indirect attack on the rival faction. The post carried a pointed message suggesting that while some individuals may resemble loyal companions, they fail the true test of loyalty. Accompanied by the phrase "Jai Maharashtra," the post quickly gained traction online, triggering fresh political debate amid the escalating rivalry between the two camps. The latest exchange follows remarks made by Maharashtra Deputy Chief…
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BJP National President Nitin Nabin Begins Three-Day Punjab Visit, Focus on Organisation and Outreach

BJP National President Nitin Nabin Begins Three-Day Punjab Visit, Focus on Organisation and Outreach

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin will embark on a three-day visit to Punjab beginning Friday, with the tour expected to combine spiritual visits and organisational engagements aimed at strengthening the party's presence in the state. The visit will commence with prayers at Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar, followed by a visit to Durgiana Mandir, reflecting the party leadership's outreach through cultural and religious institutions before entering its political schedule. Party sources indicate that Nabin's itinerary includes interactions with state leaders, office-bearers, and grassroots workers as part of the BJP's ongoing efforts to…
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Pawan Khera Questions Donald Trump’s Remarks on India-US Security Ties, Calls for Realistic Assessment of Bilateral Relations

Pawan Khera Questions Donald Trump’s Remarks on India-US Security Ties, Calls for Realistic Assessment of Bilateral Relations

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Congress leader Pawan Khera has responded to US President Donald Trump's recent statement expressing support for India in the event of an attack, saying New Delhi should evaluate such assurances by considering past developments and the broader geopolitical context. Speaking to the media, Khera referred to Trump's comments made during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in France, where the US President said America would stand by India if it faced external aggression. While acknowledging the significance of diplomatic relations, the Congress leader argued that foreign policy should be shaped by actions rather than public…
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Traditional Political Parties Are Misusing Religion To Defame Me, Says CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Traditional Political Parties Are Misusing Religion To Defame Me, Says CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

CHABBEWAL (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday tore into the traditional political parties for misusing religion and running a sustained propaganda campaign to defame him because they could not digest either the enactment of the historic Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Act-2026 or the fact that a son of a common man was governing Punjab effectively. During a packed Lok Milni gathering at village Bihala in the Chabbewal Assembly segment, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the overwhelming love, affection and blessings showered by people, stating that the massive public response reflected their…
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Amritsar Set to Witness Cockroach Janata Party Protest as Student Issues Take Centre Stage

Amritsar Set to Witness Cockroach Janata Party Protest as Student Issues Take Centre Stage

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) is extending its nationwide campaign to Punjab, with a protest scheduled in Amritsar today. Party founder Abhijit Deepke is expected to lead the gathering, calling upon students and young citizens to participate in what he describes as a peaceful movement demanding accountability in the education system. According to the organisers, supporters have been asked to assemble near the Golden Gate in the evening, where concerns related to the NEET and CBSE examinations will be highlighted. The protest will also reiterate the demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, with…
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Bhagwant Singh Mann Certain To Make Comeback As Punjab Chief Minister In 2027: Arvind Kejriwal

Bhagwant Singh Mann Certain To Make Comeback As Punjab Chief Minister In 2027: Arvind Kejriwal

BATHINDA / CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal credited the AAP’s sweeping victory in the Bathinda Municipal Corporation elections to the Bhagwant Mann Government’s four years of honest governance and pro-people work, asserting that the massive public turnout and enthusiastic response during a mega roadshow reflected Punjab’s growing trust in the Government. Thanking the people of Bathinda for the resounding mandate, the AAP Supremo said the verdict had reaffirmed public faith in CM Bhagwant Singh Mann’s clean and corruption-free administration, adding that while every previous Chief Minister in Punjab had faced corruption-related questions, not a…
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At NITI Aayog, CM Bhagwant Mann Seeks Special Category Status and Border Development Package for Punjab

At NITI Aayog, CM Bhagwant Mann Seeks Special Category Status and Border Development Package for Punjab

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday strongly raised Punjab’s long-pending concerns before the NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog Governing Council, seeking a special package for the revitalisation of border areas and demanding that Punjab be accorded Special Category Status (SCS) with 90:10 funding under all Centrally Sponsored Schemes on the lines of hill states, North Eastern states and Jammu & Kashmir. Addressing the meeting, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted the extraordinary security, economic and social challenges faced by Punjab as a frontline border state and asserted that the state’s aspirations are fully…
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Punjab to Get Grand Shambhu Gateway, Heritage Street at Anandpur Sahib Gets Green Signal

Punjab to Get Grand Shambhu Gateway, Heritage Street at Anandpur Sahib Gets Green Signal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday reviewed two landmark projects aimed at strengthening Punjab’s cultural identity and showcasing its rich heritage to the world. Chairing a high-level meeting of the Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann approved the construction of a grand Welcome Gate at the Shambhu border, designed to celebrate Punjab’s ‘Panj-ab’ identity and architectural legacy, while also clearing the revised Heritage Street project at Sri Anandpur Sahib. The Heritage Street will connect Quilla Sri Anandgarh Sahib, Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib and other historic Gurdwaras, creating a seamless spiritual and cultural…
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Navjot Kaur Sidhu to Contest Patiala Urban Seat in 2027 Punjab Assembly Polls on New Party Ticket

Navjot Kaur Sidhu to Contest Patiala Urban Seat in 2027 Punjab Assembly Polls on New Party Ticket

Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant political announcement ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, Navjot Kaur Sidhu has declared her intention to contest from the Patiala Urban constituency. The former MLA and wife of senior politician Navjot Singh Sidhu said she would enter the electoral fray under the banner of her newly formed Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party. The announcement is being viewed as a notable development in Punjab's political landscape, particularly in Patiala, where electoral equations are expected to witness fresh realignments. Navjot Kaur Sidhu said her party would focus on issues concerning the common people and seek to offer…
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