BHOPAL: A medical aspirant reportedly took his own life upon realising that his exam marks were insufficient to secure admission. The tragic incident occurred in the Maharajpura police station area of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

LUDHIANA:  Union Minister of Railways and Food Processing Ravneet Singh Bittu launched a scathing attack on Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring for allegedly ridiculing Operation Sindhoor, and for making remarks that he said insult the widows of those killed by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists in the Pahalgam massacre.

CHANDIGARH: The promise to make Punjab drug-free has once again proven to be a farce. The fifth deadline set by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann—May 31, 2025—has passed, but the drug situation in the state has not improved. The ground reality is that *Chitta* (synthetic drugs) is now being sold openly and home delivery of drugs has become common.

JAIPUR: In yet another tragic incident, a NEET aspirant from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) died by suicide in Kota, Rajasthan highlighting the ongoing mental health crisis among students preparing for competitive exams in India.

CHANDIGARH: A total of 2,550 posts belonging to Punjab in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) have remained vacant for a long time, including several crucial and influential positions. The BJP has alleged that had the Punjab government filled these posts timely, the state’s stance in the board could have been asserted more strongly. While the Haryana government has filled all its posts and is actively safeguarding its interests, Punjab’s participation has weakened due to the state government’s negligence.

NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing, Ravneet Singh Bittu, launched a sharp attack on Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing him of unnecessarily politicizing the recent deployment of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at Nangal and Bhakra Dams.

NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing, Mr.Ravneet Singh Bittu, has launched a scathing attack on Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, demanding the immediate revocation of two high-profile appointments of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders from Delhi to key positions in Punjab’s administrative machinery.

MALOUT: The book titled NEET UG (NCERT Line by line chapter wise Zoology authored by renowned writer and retired Principal Vijay Garg, was released today by Principal Mr Baljeet Singh of Government Girls' Sen Sec School MHR Malout.

MUMBAI: Actress Avneet Kaur received a lovely compliment from gentleman Tom Cruise as she attended the premiere of "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" in London.

MUMBAI: Actress Neetu Chandra has opened up about the lack of support she received from men in the film industry.

MUMBAI: Actress Avneet Kaur shared a sweet moment with the global superstar Tom Cruise as the latter gears up for the release of his film ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’.

MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra has reacted to the recent drone sighting in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district, which reportedly occurred shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech.

MUMBAI: The adorable mother and daughter duo, Neetu and Riddhima Kapoor spent Mother's Day 2025 working.

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday fixed May 15 for hearing on a clutch of petitions challenging the lack of transparency in the conduct of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)-PG examination.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A woman employee at an Akshaya Centre in Kerala has been taken into custody for allegedly preparing a fake admit card for the NEET examination held on Sunday.

MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor’s sister, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, has officially begun her acting journey.

JAIPUR: Jaipur Police have arrested five members of a gang involved in cheating during the NEET UG 2025 examination by using dummy candidates and unfair means.

NOIDA: In a major crackdown, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has busted a gang accused of rigging the NEET UG and other competitive examinations, and arrested three individuals from Gautam Buddha Nagar district's Noida.

CHANDIGARH: Senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Member Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang hit back at BJP leader and Union Minister Ravneet Bittu over the issue of water. Kang questioned Bittu's stance, asking whether he supports Punjab or Haryana, and if he supports Punjab, why he is so concerned about providing water to Haryana.

MUMBAI: On the occasion of Rishi Kapoor’s fifth death anniversary, Neetu Kapoor took a moment to fondly remember her husband and the legendary actor’s vibrant spirit and love for life.

MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra has wrapped up the shoot for her upcoming Netflix series and shared a heartfelt note reflecting on her experience.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police have arrested two persons in connection with leaked WhatsApp conversations linked with the Waris Punjab De party chief and Khadoor Sahib member of Parliament Amritpal Singh, who were planning the “execution” of politicians, comprising Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP MP Ravneet Singh Bittu, and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia.

MUMBAI: Actress Parineeti Chopra delighted fans with her sweet reaction after husband Raghav Chadha was greeted with loud chants of “jiju” during a recent IPL match.

CHANDIGARH:  Ravneet Singh Bittu, Union Minister of Railways and Food processing Industries today slammed Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his non-serious attitude towards law and order situation in Punjab and accused him of politicizing and diverting the serious issue of security threat in border state of Punjab.

BJP would not allow a 'comedian' to distabilise and destroy Punjab, asserts Bittu
JALANDHAR: Ravneet Singh Bittu, Union Minister for Railways and Food Processing today strongly condemned the grenade attack on the home of senior BJP leader and former minister Manoranjan Kalia in Jalandhar. The law-and-order situation in Punjab has crumbled and out of control of AAP government, he added.

CHENNAI: A girl student preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) allegedly died by suicide due to fear of exam in Kilambakkam, here, on Saturday.

JAIPUR: A 19-year-old National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant allegedly committed suicide in Jodhpur and has left a "sorry note" seeking forgiveness.

MUMBAI: FMCG major Britannia Industries announced on Thursday that its Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rajneet Singh Kohli has resigned from his position with effect from March 14, 2025.

MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra has expressed admiration for her husband and politician Raghav Chadha, calling him an "inspiring human." The actress reshared Raghav’s video on her Instagram stories and captioned it, “Crushing on this inspiring human,” followed by a red heart emoji.

MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen thanked designer Neeta Lulla for dressing up her daughters, Renee and Alisah, whom the former beauty queen referred to as her “princesses”.

MUMBAI: Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor took to social media to remember her late husband, Rishi Kapoor, as she celebrated the 49th anniversary of their iconic film "Kabhi Kabhie."

MUMBAI: Actress Parineeti Chopra along with her politician husband Raghav Chadha and family offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple ahead of Maha Shivratri.

MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra has officially started shooting for her highly anticipated series OTT debut with a Netflix project.

MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra, who has started shooting for a new yet-untitled film, revealed that she detests shooting at night.

MUMBAI: Actor Viineet Kumar Siingh recently shared the harrowing experience of sustaining a major injury while filming the battle sequence for the film "Chhaava."

CHANDIGARH: The controversy over reciting 'Hanuman Chalisa' erupted in Maharashtra involving Amaravati MP Navneet Rana has Punjab connection. Navneet Kaur Rana is daughter of a Sikh Harbhajan Singh who hailed from Punjab.

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu unit of the Communist Party of India (CPI) has said that it will intensify protest marches against state Governor R.N. Ravi for not forwarding the bill seeking exemption from the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) passed by the state Assembly to the President.

CHENNAI: The protests against Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi over the anti-NEET Bill issue has turned murkier. The Dalit outfit Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and Dravida Kazhagam (DK) activists along with the CPI and CPI-M workers on Tuesday staged a black flag demonstration against Ravi at Myladuthurai.

MUMBAI: The post-wedding festivities are still on for the Kapoors and the Bhatts as Neetu Kapoor, Soni Razdan and Shaheen Bhatt, were seen outside Ranbir and Alia's Vastu residence in Pali Hill area of Mumbai.

MUMBAI: Neetu Kapoor has welcomed her 'bahu' Alia Bhatt home. The veteran actress shared a few wedding pictures of her son Ranbir Kapoor and Alia from the wedding celebration and called the newly-wed her "world".

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled the mop-up round counselling held for All India Quota (AIQ) of the NEET-PG courses for the year 2021-22, and ordered a fresh mop-up round.

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the response of the Centre on a plea against a rule which makes the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) mandatory for admission to homeopathy courses.

NEW DELHI: The upper age limit for all candidates appearing in undergraduate medical entrance exam NEET-UG has been removed, it was announced on Wednesday.

BENGALURU:Former Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Thursday said if his party, JD(S) is voted to power in 2023 assembly elections, his government will pass a resolution in the state legislature against the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government on a plea against the latter's decision allocating 50 per cent of seats in super-specialty courses in government medical colleges for the in-service doctors of the state.

NEW DELHI: A group of students on Monday approached the Delhi High Court claiming that AYUSH courses cannot come under National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) as the examination is restricted to Modern Scientific medicine and does not include traditional medicine courses.

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday cleared the decks for postgraduate medical counselling and admissions, including the Other Backward Classes (OBC) and economically weaker sections (EWS) reservations for the current academic year, 2021-22.

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday again urged the Supreme Court to urgently hear the matter connected with the validity of EWS quota in postgraduate courses in medical colleges.

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday requested the Supreme Court to hear the Economical Weaker Section (EWS) quota in the NEET-AIQ case on Tuesday citing urgency, instead of January 6. A bench headed by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said he would consult the Chief Justice N.V. Ramana for an early hearing.

NEW DELHI: A city-based lawyer on Wednesday wrote a letter petition to Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana seeking preponement of the hearing in matters related to the economic reservation in NEET-PG course in the apex court and initiate day to day hearing.

NEW DELHI: Amid the renewed thrust on local manufacturing, India must take a lead in manufacturing of semiconductors and display panels to safeguard its economy and livelihoods against the global competition especially from China, Avneet Singh Marwah, CEO, Super Plastronics Pvt Limited (SPPL), has stressed,

NEW DELHI:The Union Health Ministry has requested the Supreme Court for early listing and hearing of the matter on the EWS quota so that counselling for the NEET PG could start, as the resident doctors' strike protesting against the delay entered its 11th day on Tuesday.

PATIALA: Preenet Kaur MP from Patiala, met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday and handed over a letter listing the demands of war veterans and apprised him of the need and importance of the Yudh Samman Yojna scheme for the war veterans of the 1965/71 war against Pakistan.

BENGALURU:  A 20-year-old youth has been arrested by the Cyber Crime wing of Karnataka Police for posting an objectionable message on social media over the state government's liquor ban as a preventive measure to prevent untoward incidents after death of Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar, police said on Wednesday.

HYDERABAD: Mrinal Kutteri who secured the All India first rank in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to undergraduate medical courses, initially wanted to be an engineer but later changed his mind to become a doctor.

HYDERABAD:It is a Friday that the Kannada film fraternity and fans will never come to terms with. The death of Kannada filmdom's 'Powerstar' Puneeth Rajkumar has also shrouded the entire southern film industry in a pall of gloom.

BENGALURU:  Popular Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar, son of Kannada cinema legend Rajkumar, passed away on Friday following a massive heart attack. He was 46. Although there was no official conformation from the hospital but condolences have already started pouring in.

NEW DELHI:  The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Bombay High Court's order to reconduct the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for two candidates, paving the way for the declaration of results of over 16 lakh students who took the exam.

MUMBAI: Parineeti Chopra is having a "working birthday" this year, which she tags as her "biggest present" as she has received appreciation for her films which the actress didn't get in the last couple of years.

SRINAGAR/CHANDIGARH:Parliament Member from Punjab Mr. Ravneet Singh Bittu today flew to Srinagar to meet the terrorist victim families. After meeting the bereaved families along with local leader from J& K Mr. Surinder Singh Channi, Mr. Bittu said that this dastardly Act is a target killing by the terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir.

NEW DELHI:  After being pushed by the Supreme Court, the Centre on Wednesday told the top court that NEET-Super Speciality exam scheduled in November this year will be held as per the old question pattern

NEW DELHI:The Supreme Court on Tuesday, pulling up the Centre, on the changes in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Super Specialty (NEET-SS) 2021 pattern, said the impression and message which will go out is that medical education and medical regulation in the country has become a business and it appears the entire haste is for filling the vacant seats.

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday pulled the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the National Board of Examination (NBE) over last-minute changes to the syllabus for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) PG Super Speciality exam 2021, emphasising that doctors cannot be left at the "mercy of insensitive bureaucrats" and warned of issuing strictures, if a solution is not found.

NEW DELHI:The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the Madras High Court's observations that reservation for economically weaker sections (EWS) in the NEET-All India Quota (AIQ) medical seats can be implemented only with the approval of top court's Constitution bench.

NEW DELHI:The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the National Board of Examination (NBE) and others, on a plea against the last-minute changes to the syllabus for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) PG Super Speciality exam 2021 (NEET SS 2021).

PATIALA:Mrs Preneet Kaur, MP from Patiala and former Union Minister of State for External Affairs, today, congratulated the young aspirants over video conferencing, who have been selected for various jobs, during 7th State Level Mega Employment Fair, organized by District Bureau of Employment and Enterprise at Government Mohindra College, Patiala. About two dozen renowned companies and organisations attended the mega job fair and selected about 2900 out of the 4000 youth registered for employment.

CHENNAI:  A girl student, Kanimozhi who had scored 562 out of 600 marks in Tamil Nadu plus two examination, committed suicide in Santhampadi village of Ariyalur district reportedly on the fear that she was not able to perform well in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Examination (NEET).

CHENNAI:  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday tabled a Bill seeking the withdrawal of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for the state.

CHENNAI:Even after the stiff opposition from the DMK government and the slugfest with the AIADMK-BJP combine in Tamil Nadu against conducting NEET exams, a total of 1,10,971 students from the state will take the exam scheduled from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

NEW DELHI:  After the court refused to interfere on dates of the NEET examination, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi came out openly in support of the aspirants.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes today summoned Member Parliament Ravneet Singh Bittu on June 22, 2021 personally.

NAGPUR: In a huge jolt, the Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench on Tuesday struck down the caste certificate issued to Amravati Lok Sabha MP and ex-filmstar Navneet Kaur Rana on the grounds that it was obtained fraudulently using fabricated documents.

LUDHIANA: While taking aim at Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri over his baseless statements, Ludhiana MP Ravneet Singh Bittu today said that there’s no question of profiteering by the State from supply of vaccines “when the whole amount paid by a few private hospitals has been deposited in the State Vaccination Fund for purchase of vaccines for vaccinating the citizens of the State free of cost.”

PATIALA: Member of Parliament from Patiala Preneet Kaur today inaugurated the first PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) oxygen generation plant with the capacity of 1000 LPM, at Rajindra Hospital's MCH building. Preneet Kaur said that a total of 10 such oxygen plants are being set up in Patiala district and she has dedicated 2.08 crore from her MPLAD for the setup and maintenance of this project.

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Saturday dismissed a plea by Delhi Police seeking custody of businessperson Navneet Kalra in the black marketing of oxygen concentrators matter.

NEW DELHI: Two days after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) booked businessman Navneet Kalra in the alleged black marketing of oxygen concentrator case, the financial probe agency on Friday carried out searches at several locations, sources said.

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Thursday declined to grant anticipatory bail to businessman Navneet Kalra in connection with the oxygen concentrator black marketing case registered by Delhi Police.

RUPNAGAR: A police complaint for registration of criminal case against Lok Sabha member of Amarvati in Maharashtra Navneet Kaur has been lodged with the Rupnagar Police in Punjab, alleging that she had fabricated her caste certificate to contest from reserve seat of Amaravati. She originally belongs to village Khokhar in Rupnagar district.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reviewed the growing need of adequate human resources for responding to the Covid-19 pandemic and took several important decisions to boost availability of medical personnel in Covid duty.

MUMBAI: On the first death anniversary of Rishi Kapoor on Friday, the late actor's wife, actress Neetu Kapoor, penned an emotional note saying he was an extension of her existence. Along with her note, Neetu posted a black and white picture on Instagram featuring the couple in their younger days.

NAKODAR: Congress leader and ward no.11 councilor Navneet Airi alias Neeta was unanimously elected Nakodar Nagar council president today while his party colleague and ward no,12 councilor Pawan Gill was elected vice president also by consensus.

PATIALA: Member of Parliament from Patiala, Mrs Preneet Kaur on Sunday reiterated the Punjab government's solidarity with farmers in their fight against the three anti farm laws, while handing over cheques of ex-gratia grant worth Rs. 18 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to the families of the victims who were killed/got injured in a tragic accident taken place on March 29 at Thapar University Chowk in Patiala, while they were expressing solidarity by protesting against centre's anti farm laws.

MUMBAI: Actress Parineeti Chopra has shared what she expects from her "super fan", and high up on her priority list is that a fan should know how to give his favourite celebrity sufficient space.

PATIALA: Mrs. Preneet Kaur, MP from Patiala unveiled the statue of the Baba Sahib Dr B R Ambedkar, installed at a cost of Rs. 9 lakh at the Municipal Corporation Office Park here. She was accompanied by Municipal Corporation Mayor Sanjeev Sharma Bittu, Sweeper Union President Binny Sahota and other dignitaries.
Addressing a small gathering organiaed by the Sweeper Union and the Municipal Corporation, after dedicating the statue of Baba Sahib to the Patiala people, Mrs. Preneet Kaur said that Dr. B R Ambedkar drafted the constitution of the country and wrote the future of the people of India especially by safeguarding the interests of weaker sections.

MUMBAI: Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor has recalled how her husband, late actor Rishi Kapoor, professed love to her in a unique way. She also revealed that before they got into a relationship, she used to help Rishi impress other girls!

MUMBAI: Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor, who met singer Neha Kakkar during a recent shoot of "Indian Idol" season 12, congratulated the singer on her recent wedding.

PATIALA: Member Parliament from Patiala Preneet Kaur on Tuesday while speaking on the discussion on the Finance Bill urged the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to immediately revive the MPLAD fund saying that, "It is a due right that we parliamentarians have to try and satisfy the needs of our constituency". She also reiterated her appeal to the finance minister of enhancing the salaries of Asha workers who were our frontline workers during pandemic period.

MUMBAI: In 2011, when Parineeti Chopra made her debut with the film Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl, and followed it up with films like Ishaqzaade and Shuddh Desi Romance, few would have imagined the cute, bubbly girl in an intense role as Mira Kapoor in The Girl On The Train, or that she would one day transform into ace shuttler Saina Nehwal in the biopic Saina.

New Delhi:Vineet Singh Hukmani earned the distinction of becoming the first Indian artiste to hit number one spot in the international radio charts this year with his single "Dreamin' out loud". He is now ready with another single, "Jab the world".

PATIALA: NMember Parliament Patiala Preneet Kaur today while extending her support to the clarion call of Nationwide Bank Strike by the United Forum of Banks Union, slammed the BJP led central government for it's move to privatise Public Sector Banks, as announced by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her recent budget speech.

MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra took to social media to talk about the recent incident involving a Bangalore-based model-turned-makeup artiste accusing a Zomato delivery executive of assault.

MUMBAI: Actress Parnieeti Chopra says the forthcoming sports biopic "Saina" was the challenge she was looking for because she was doing similar roles for a long time.

MUMBAI: Actor Ranbir Kapoor has tested positive for Covid-19. He is on medication and living in quarantine at home. Ranbir's mother Neetu Kapoor took to Instagram on Tuesday to share her son's health update.

KAURPATIALA:"Women are the backbone of our society and their contribution towards nation building is immeasurable," these sentiments were expressed by MP Patiala Preneet Kaur today, during a Women's Day function held at her residence.

MUMBAI: Composer Vipin Patwa can't stop gushing about actress Parineeti Chopra's singing skills. Parineeti recently recorded an unplugged version of the song Matlabi yaariyan from the upcoming film The Girl On The Train. The song composed by Patwa also has a version recorded in Neha Kakkar's voice.

MUMBAI: Parineeti Chopra says that criticism, judgement and scrutiny are a part of an actor's everyday life. She adds that actors are an amazing mix of being very thick-skinned and very soft and emotional inside.

PATIALA: Member of Parliament from Patiala and former Union Minister of State for External Affairs has termed the people's mandate in favour of pro people policies of Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh led government.

PATIALA: Mrs. Preneet Kaur MP from Patiala today laid the foundation stone of the project covering 800 meters long Eastern Peripheral Drain at Ward No. 40 at a cost of about Rs. 3 crore. Mr. Sanjeev Sharma Bittu, Mayor of the Municipal Corporation was also present on the occasion.

MUMBAI :Actress Parineeti Chopra is out with her third song, Matlabi yariyan unplugged, which features in her forthcoming film The Girl On The Train. She feels privileged to be an actress who she can sing.

MUMBAI :Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra is in a bad mood and the reason is hilarious.

MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra on Monday revealed that a reason she said yes to her upcoming film The Girl On The Train was a particular song.Sharing the song Chhal gaya chhalaa, the actress tweeted a note addressed to director Ribhu Dasgupta saying she did the film just for the track.

NEW DELHI: At a time when a multitude of manufacturers are pushing their largely synthetic products as boosting immunity during the pandemic, nutritionist Lovneet is steadfastly sticking to the natural way of doing things, saying traditional wisdom provides the best answer to staying fit.

MUMBAI: Actress Parineeti Chopra says as an actor she is always looking for ways to challenge herself, and her role in upcoming psychological suspense drama, The Girl On The Train, gave her an opportunity to do so.

PATIALA/DELHI: Terming the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's statement in Parliament today, about the government's commitment towards farmer welfare as ironical, the Member Parliament from Patiala Preneet Kaur said that if the government is really committed to the welfare of farmers, then why is it not listening to the agitating farmers who have been protesting against the 3 farm laws since last two months.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Congress MP Ravneet Singh Bittu today lashed out at Deep Sidhu Punjabi Film actor for playing role in violence by certain elements and accused Sidhu for playing in the hands of Sikhs for justice.