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Punjab schools shine: 416 govt schools achieve 100% pass rate in Class 12

Punjab government schools have achieved a remarkable 100% pass rate in the PSEB Class 12 examinations. Girls have once again demonstrated academic superiority, excelling in both merit and overall pass percentages. This success reflects significant improvements in government educational institutions. Three students achieved perfect scores, with the Chief Minister congratulating…

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Aussie death-over misery as Ponting's Kings lose again

The Ricky Ponting-moulded Punjab Kings started as the hottest team in the IPL - but a fifth-straight defeat leaves them struggling to seal a play-off place.

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He watched TV, played daily & avoided endless tuition hours: What Punjab class 10 topper Mani Mahesh Sharma did differently to score 99.23% in board exams

Punjab Class 10 topper Mani Mahesh Sharma, who scored 99.23% and secured the second rank in the 2026 PSEB exams, has gone viral for sharing his balanced study routine and disciplined lifestyle. Speaking to ANI, Sharma said he avoided social media and mobile phone distractions while maintaining a schedule that…

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Founder of 'Punjabi Devils' biker gang Jashanpreet Singh jailed for over 5 years in California after police seized illegal weapons

A California court sentenced the founder of the Punjabi Devils Motorcycle Club to more than five years in prison after authorities recovered machine guns, explosive devices and a silencer linked to an illegal weapons operation.

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BJP, AAP two sides of same coin; both use arm-twisting tactics to intimidate opponents: Congress

Congress has accused both the BJP and AAP of wielding intimidation as a tool for political gain. While the BJP allegedly deploys central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate, AAP navigates through the state vigilance bureau, it said.

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Arvind Kejriwal slams Modi over ED raids in Punjab, says people will give reply to him in 2027 polls

Arvind Kejriwal has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing the Enforcement Directorate. He alleges the agency is targeting AAP leaders to force them into joining the BJP. This comes after raids and arrest of Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora. Kejriwal compares Modi to Aurangzeb, stating Punjab will resist this pressure.

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Congress to hold 'yatras' in all 117 Assembly segments in Punjab

The Congress party is gearing up for Punjab's next year elections. They will conduct yatras across all 117 Assembly segments. These yatras aim to connect with people and understand their issues and expectations. The party also plans to release a chargesheet against the AAP government.

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'Politics of hate will not work in here': Punjab CM Mann responds to ED action against minister

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the party "does not love Punjab but hates it," while accusing it of fomenting unrest in different parts of the country.

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ED arrests Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora in Rs 100 crore money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday arrested Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora in connection with an ongoing Rs 100 crore money laundering investigation linked to alleged fraudulent Goods and Services Tax (GST) transactions, officials said.

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Arvind Kejriwal slams PM Modi over ED raids against Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora

Arvind Kejriwal has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing the Enforcement Directorate. Kejriwal alleges the agency is targeting Aam Aadmi Party leaders to intimidate them into joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. This follows fresh searches against Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora. Kejriwal stated this is a pattern to pressure…

The Economic Times

Man Arrested for Posing as Rahul Gandhi’s Secretary to Cheat Congress Leaders

A 42-year-old man from Punjab has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a close aide of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and duping party leaders across multiple states out of crores of rupees.

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'I hate to admit it...': Indian-origin Texas woman Meenu Batra says she is afraid she could be arrested again

In her first interview after being released from ICE detention for over six weeks, Indian-origin Texas woman Meenu Batra told CBS News exclusively that she is afraid that she could be arrested again. Batra had been living in the US since 1991 after she fled India following the killings of…

The Times of India

Chugh files defamation notice to Punjab CM

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh has sent a legal notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Mann had blamed the BJP for recent blasts in Jalandhar and Amritsar. Chugh demands proof or resignation. He states Mann undermined his office by making baseless accusations. The notice seeks withdrawal of statements…

The Economic Times

Mandate hijacked: The constitutional sin of the seven AAP defectors

On April 6, 2026, eighteen days before he led seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MPs into the Bharatiya Janata Party, Raghav Chadha posted photographs on Instagram. He sat in a garden reading Robert Greene’s The 48 Laws of Power. “Somebody gifted me a book this week,” he wrote.…

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Centre Advises ZEE5 to Halt Release of ‘Lawrence of Punjab’ Amid Law & Order Concerns

The upcoming docu-series Lawrence of Punjab, based on the life and rise of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, will not be released as scheduled this month after the Union government stepped in with an advisory to the streaming platform. Originally slated for an April 27 premiere, the series has been put on…

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Teenager loses arm in sword attack after brother’s distress call in India’s Punjab

Victim suffers partial loss of arm as well as serious wounds to his chest and back

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Hospital Linked to Child HIV Outbreak Caught Reusing Syringes in Undercover Video After Denying Claims

A BBC Eye investigation has revealed unsafe injection practices at a Punjab hospital linked to a child HIV outbreak, despite official denials and earlier claims of reform.

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'1-room colleges': Whistleblower tells YouTuber how Indians abuse visa system in Canada

YouTuber Gavin Barry interviewed a Punjabi visa officer whom he introduced as a whistleblower in his latest video on 'Inside the country destroyed by mass immigration'. The whistleblower, whose face was blurred throughout the video claimed that she worked in several visa firms in Punjab and experienced firsthand how the…

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Texas immigration court interpreter detained by ICE says ‘they want to make me disappear’

Meenu Batra, the state’s only licensed Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu interpreter, says she was treated ‘like a criminal’

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Probe uncovers syringe reuse at Pakistan hospital as 331 children test HIV-positive

A suspected healthcare-linked HIV outbreak in Pakistan's Punjab province has infected at least 331 children, with a BBC investigation revealing unsafe injection practices at a government hospital. Syringes were reportedly reused on medicine vials and administered to multiple children, leading to a significant number of cases attributed to contaminated needles.

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‘India is going to face a food crisis’: Farmers panic over fertiliser shortages amid Iran war

Ripple effects of oil and fertiliser shortage felt by farmers in India and Sri Lanka despite governments saying there is enough stock to go round

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Hindu Festivals in April 2026: Full List, Dates & Vrat Calendar

April 2026 is packed with a number of important religious festivals and vrat days according to Hindu tradition. It can be said that this month provides an excellent opportunity for devotees all over the country to purify their souls and ensure greater prosperity in lives by observing fasts and rituals.…

The Times of India

Pakistan train derailment: 25 injured as Tezgam Express coaches go off track

A train derailment in Pakistan's Punjab province has left at least 25 people injured. Seven coaches of the Tezgam Express went off the tracks near Lodhran on late Tuesday night. Rescue teams quickly responded to the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause, with human error and mechanical issues being considered

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Exhibition to tell story of Punjabi princess and pioneering suffragette Sophia Duleep Singh

The Last Princesses of Punjab opens on Thursday at Kensington Palace

The Times of India

Indian-origin social media influencer stabbed to death in Ontario, Canada

BATHINDA: A 45-year-old social media influencer and YouTuber of Punjabi origin, Nancy Grewal, was stabbed to death in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

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