Chandigarh, September 3, 2026: Punjab has become the first state in India to launch a statewide public digital portal, ‘Pehchaan’, for identifying unidentified and unclaimed deceased persons found at government mortuaries. The initiative was formally launched by Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Wednesday.
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Pune, September 2, 2026: A land dispute in Pune district allegedly turned violent when two brothers attacked their elderly parents with wooden sticks after objecting to the sale of land registered in their mother’s name, police said.
Jalandhar, September 3, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has received a major boost in Jalandhar as Dinesh Dhall, former AAP halqa in-charge of Jalandhar North, joined the BJP on Wednesday.
Chandigarh, September 2, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has for the third time asked the Punjab Police to register an FIR against Nitin Gohil and others in an alleged money-laundering-related case, stepping up pressure ahead of the next hearing of the matter in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Chandigarh, September 2, 2026: The Punjab Government has announced a ₹598.75 lakh State Action Plan aimed at strengthening welfare measures and support systems for senior citizens across the state, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said.
Chandigarh, September 2, 2026: The Punjab Government has ordered the transfer and posting of 12 Police Service (PPS) officers with immediate effect, bringing changes to key positions across Jalandhar, Malerkotla, Pathankot, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur and SAS Nagar. The orders were issued on administrative grounds, with the officers directed to join their new assignments immediately.
Kharar, September 2, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann launched a sharp attack on the Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) during a Lok Milni programme in Kharar, Mohali, accusing the two traditional parties of having “hollowed out Punjab like termites” over the decades.
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Jalandhar, September 2, 2026: The Food Safety Department has intensified its crackdown on suspected adulterated dairy products in Jalandhar, with officials intercepting a vehicle carrying a large quantity of suspected unsafe paneer near Rama Mandi.
New Delhi, September 1, 2026: The personal insolvency case involving Essel Group founder Subhash Chandra has taken a fresh turn after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) constituted a five-member Special Bench to reconsider his repayment plan.
Amritsar, September 1, 2026: The political controversy over visits by BJP leaders to the residence of late Sajjan Kumar, who was serving a life sentence in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases, intensified in Punjab on Tuesday as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers staged a protest outside the Amritsar residence of BJP Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Chugh.
Bengaluru, September 1, 2026: Police have busted an alleged fake currency printing racket in Bengaluru South district, arresting seven people and recovering materials reportedly being used to manufacture counterfeit notes.
Bishkek, September 1, 2026: A significant diplomatic moment unfolded at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were seen exchanging handshakes and sharing a brief interaction ahead of the formal proceedings.
Mumbai, September 1, 2026: Veteran social activist Anna Hazare, 89, has been admitted to Bombay Hospital in Mumbai after his blood reports indicated a renal (kidney) infection, according to his associate Datta Awari.
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New Delhi, September 1, 2026: A teenage girl was allegedly gang-raped inside a moving sleeper bus after she sought a lift during heavy rain in Greater Noida, in a case that has raised fresh questions over the safety of women and minors travelling in public and private buses.
Chandigarh, September 1, 2026: Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring is facing renewed legal pressure after the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) recommended immediate action for the arrest of the accused in a case concerning alleged derogatory remarks against former Union Home Minister Buta Singh.
Chandigarh, September 1, 2026: Customers planning to visit bank branches in Punjab this Friday should take note: banks across Punjab will remain closed on September 4, 2026, on account of Janmashtami.
Chandigarh, September 1, 2026: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has retained the president’s post of the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC) for a second consecutive year, with its candidate Ankit Bidhan defeating his nearest rival by more than 500 votes.
India Post has rolled out upgraded versions of its Dak Mitra and Dak Seva mobile applications, aiming to streamline postal operations, expand digital payment options, and modernize its nationwide infrastructure.
New Delhi, August 23, 2026: The controversy surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) has intensified after more alleged gameplay footage appeared online, even as publisher Take-Two Interactive has taken legal steps to identify the person or group behind the leaks.
New Delhi: Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to arrive in September 2026, but the company appears set to make a major change to its traditional iPhone launch strategy. Instead of releasing the entire iPhone 18 family together, Apple is expected to launch its premium Pro models first, while the standard iPhone 18 is reportedly being pushed to spring 2027. This change could give Apple a significant advantage in the premium smartphone market, particularly as competitors such as Samsung and Google have already positioned their flagship launches earlier in the year.
At the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers’ Meeting in Pune, India’s Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Sindhia underscored the need for sustainable information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and broader digital inclusion across the bloc, calling for coordinated policies that align with climate goals and emerging technologies.
New Delhi, August 29, 2026: Hockey India has announced a ₹50 lakh cash reward for the Indian women’s hockey team following its impressive fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands.
New Delhi, August 25, 2026: India’s disappointing campaign at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup has triggered a fresh debate over the country’s player-selection strategy, the transition from junior to senior hockey and the strength of its domestic system.
St. Louis, August 25, 2026: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has stormed into the final of the 2026 Grand Chess Tour Finals, setting up a highly anticipated title clash against American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana.
New Delhi, August 25, 2026: Indian women hockey players have made an emotional appeal to save the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL), saying the competition has played a crucial role in developing young talent, building confidence and preparing players for international-level pressure.
Chandigarh, August 31, 2026: The Punjab Congress has announced a statewide consultation campaign to prepare its “People’s Manifesto” for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, with the exercise set to begin from Amritsar.
Chandigarh, September 1, 2026: Punjab has reported a significant improvement in its groundwater situation, with Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal saying the state has recorded its first major turnaround in decades.
Chandigarh, August 31, 2026: Punjab and the national political landscape witnessed several major developments on Monday. From the Panjab University student elections and BJP’s 2027 Punjab strategy to a major improvement in groundwater levels, a directive involving Congress leader Raja Warring and India’s latest GDP figures, here are the key stories of the day.
Chandigarh, September 1, 2026: Farmers' organisations across Punjab have once again intensified their agitation, with protests spreading across the state over a wide range of agricultural, economic and Punjab-specific issues.
Jalandhar, September 1, 2026: The functioning of Basti Bawa Khel Police Station has come under renewed scrutiny following reports of action against SHO Jai Inder Singh. Media reports said Jai Inder was sent to the police lines, while Sub-Inspector Gurdeep Singh took charge of the police station. The reported action came amid concerns surrounding gang activity and alleged lapses in dealing with criminal elements in the area.
Bengaluru, August 31, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia visited the Art of Living Ashram in Bengaluru and met spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Sunday.
New Delhi, September 1, 2026: A teenage girl was allegedly gang-raped inside a moving sleeper bus after she sought a lift during heavy rain in Greater Noida, in a case that has raised fresh questions over the safety of women and minors travelling in public and private buses.
Chandigarh, August 30, 2026: The Haryana government is set to introduce a digital monitoring system that will bring every pregnant woman in the state under a unified healthcare tracking system, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced on Sunday.
New Delhi, August 28, 2026: A fresh controversy has emerged around Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s upcoming memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, after Penguin Random House India clarified that it is not the publisher of the book in India.
Pune, September 2, 2026: A land dispute in Pune district allegedly turned violent when two brothers attacked their elderly parents with wooden sticks after objecting to the sale of land registered in their mother’s name, police said.
New Delhi, August 28, 2026: India’s industrial production growth moderated to 6.7% year-on-year in July 2026, mainly due to a contraction in mining activity and slower growth in manufacturing and electricity generation, according to government data released on Friday.
New Delhi, August 28, 2026: Shares of major Indian defence companies came under pressure on Friday after the government announced a significant overhaul of defence export procedures and the Open General Export Licence (OGEL) framework.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan officially opened the Prime Minister’s Forum for Micro Food Enterprises (PMFME) market, a new platform designed to highlight and support the country’s burgeoning micro‑food sector.
A newly introduced dollar‑rupee exchange facility by the Reserve Bank of India has attracted roughly $73 billion in foreign currency from banks within a short span, underscoring heightened demand for hard‑currency liquidity amid volatile global markets.
New Delhi: Alcohol is widely recognised as a major cause of liver disease, but it is not the only substance that can put the liver at risk. Some common medicines, bodybuilding products and herbal or dietary supplements can also cause drug-induced liver injury (DILI), particularly when taken in excessive doses, for prolonged periods or without medical supervision.
Singapore’s Central Narcotics Bureau and the pharmaceutical firm Pharmexil have inked a memorandum of understanding to promote lawful drug exports and enhance regulatory collaboration, a move aimed at tightening the supply chain and reducing the risk of diversion.
The Indian government has announced an expanded rollout of the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), aiming to intensify vaccination drives, strengthen surveillance, and improve compensation mechanisms for farmers across the country.
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