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Akal Takht Jathedar Meets Family of Boy Who Died at Fake Pastors’ Gathering in Patiala

AMRITSAR: Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj acting Jathedar Akal Takht and Jathedar Takht Sri Kes Garh Sahib today visited Khusropur village in Patiala district, where he met with the grieving family of a 16-year-old boy who recently lost his life during a gathering organized by fake pastors on Bhadson Road near Sidhuwal.

Punjab to form Comprehensive Strategy on Stray Animal Management with Multi-Departmental Approach

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh on Tuesday announced in the Vidhan Sabha that the state government will bring together various departments and experts on to formulate a comprehensive strategy to address the stray animal menace in Punjab.

Maharashtra to become country’s largest EV manufacturing hub, says CM Fadnavis

MUMBAI: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed confidence during the inauguration of Tesla’s Experience Centre that Maharashtra will become the state with the highest Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing capacity in India.

Punjab Assembly refers anti-sacrilege Bill to select panel; report in 6 months

CHANDIGARH: After three hours of intense debate of allegations and counter allegations, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday unanimously decided to refer the highly emotive Punjab Prevention of Offences Against Holy Scriptures Bill of 2025 to a select committee for consultation with all stakeholders.

Punjab Vidhan Sabha pays tribute to eminent Punjabi Sikh runner Fauja Singh

CHANDIGARH: On a motion moved by Punjab Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha expressed deep sorrow over the death of eminent Punjabi Sikh runner Fauja Singh and paid tribute to him.

Thank you God for safe landing: Shubhanshu Shukla’s family overwhelmed with emotion

NEW DELHI: As Indian astronaut and IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Tuesday returned to Earth after a historic mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), his family back home was overwhelmed with a mix of emotion including excitement, nervousness and pride.

Dheeraj Kumar passes away at 79 after suffering from cardiac arrest

MUMBAI: Producer-director-actor Dheeraj Kumar, who is known for his work in television and films, passed away on Tuesday at 11:40 am.

‘Shiksha Doot’ among two killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

RAIPUR: In a fresh wave of violence in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, two men, including a ‘Shiksha Doot’ (Shiksha Doot in Chhattisgarh refers to teachers working in remote and Maoist-affected areas), were found murdered in the forests of Pilur village on Tuesday.

Phagwara Woman Murdered Near Radha Soami Satsang in Suspected Robbery Attempt

Akal Takht Jathedar and SGPC President Advocate expresses grief over the demise of Sikh runner Fauja Singh

AMRITSAR: Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj acting jathedar of Akal Takht and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami have expressed deep sorrow over the demise of world famous Punjabi Sikh runner Fauja Singh.

CPI leader shot dead in Hyderabad during morning walk

HYDERABAD: A Communist Party of India (CPI) leader was shot dead by unidentified persons in Hyderabad's Malakpet area on Tuesday morning.

Tesla all set to drive into India market with first showroom in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Elon Musk-run electric car-maker Tesla is all set to enter the country with the opening of its first showroom in the financial capital on Tuesday, launching Model Y and Model S vehicles in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Toll collection suspended on 28-Km stretch of Amritsar–Jamnagar expressway from today

GANDHINAGAR: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a temporary suspension of toll collection on a 28.71-kilometre stretch of the Amritsar–Jamnagar Expressway from Tuesday, citing ongoing repair work.

Phagwara Man Booked for Cheating in ₹45 Lakh Property Deal; Threat Allegations Surface

Five including three Women Booked for Trespass and Assault in Alleged Property Dispute in Punjab Village