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Police arrest five individuals following heroin seizure in Navi Mumbai
Police in Navi Mumbai arrested five individuals following the seizure of heroin linked to a drug supply network originating in Punjab.

ED arrests one accused in case linked to drug trafficking
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Gaurav Dawar in connection with an international drug trafficking and money laundering investigation.

Will BSP end? Mayawati's decision causes a stir
Questions are being raised about the future of the Bahujan Samaj Party after Mayawati removed Akash Anand from key responsibilities.
Auction of State Government Securities
Seven Indian states are scheduled to auction state government securities totaling ₹16,750 crore on September 22, 2026.

Asghar Ali Turns Pakistan Home Into Mini Forest for Mother
A man in Pakistan has transformed his home into a mini forest with over 5,700 plants to fulfill his mother's wish.

Uttar Pradesh to Gujarat: how job crisis differs in India’s poll-bound states
An analysis of Time Use Survey 2024 data reveals significant regional disparities in youth employment and job quality across India's poll-bound states.

Shivraj Chouhan accuses Punjab government of protecting drug peddlers
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticized the Punjab government for failing to address the state's drug crisis.
More Schools Receive Bomb Threats
Multiple schools in Delhi and trains bound for Punjab received bomb threats via email.

Monsoon starts to withdraw from northwest India
The India Meteorological Department reports that the southwest monsoon has begun its annual withdrawal from northwest India.
Imran Khan's 3 Sisters Arrested Ahead Of His Party's Planned Protest
Authorities in Lahore have detained three sisters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan under the Maintenance of Public Order law for thirty days.

Farmers interests safe under Modi as Prime Minister says Union Minister
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated in Bathinda that farmers' interests are protected as long as Narendra Modi remains Prime Minister.

Man consumes poison outside DC office in Sangrur
A man attempted suicide by consuming poison outside the Deputy Commissioner's office in Sangrur, Punjab, after allegedly facing harassment for campaigning against drugs.

Groundwater crisis in Punjab is widening social and economic divide
A study indicates that Punjab's severe groundwater depletion is worsening economic inequality among farmers due to unequal access to resources.
Onion packets weigh less than promised; commission orders Rs 20,000 compensation
A district consumer commission in Punjab ordered a supermarket to pay a customer Rs 20,000 for supplying underweight onion packets.
Punjab Man Consumes Poison Over Drug Inaction
A man in Punjab consumed poison to protest the inaction of local authorities regarding drug sales in his village.

Monsoon withdrawal begins as India faces 17-year record drought
The southwest monsoon has begun its withdrawal across India, with the country facing its most severe drought conditions in 17 years due to a 15 percent rainfall deficit.

Not in favour of FIRs against farmers over stubble burning: Punjab CM Mann
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann opposes filing FIRs against farmers for stubble burning and advocates for financial incentives instead.
Ravneet Singh Bittu's convoy attacked in Punjab
The convoy of BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu was attacked in Punjab while he was traveling to a party event.
BJP's Ravneet Bittu Detained After Protest Against Bhagwant Mann
BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu was detained following a protest where he attempted to throw eggs and tomatoes at Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's event.

BJP leader Ravneet Bittu detained for attempting to target Bhagwant Mann
BJP leader Ravneet Bittu was detained in Ludhiana while attempting to throw eggs and tomatoes at the convoy of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

AAP launches 2027 election campaign in Punjab with door-to-door outreach
The Aam Aadmi Party is launching a door-to-door campaign in Punjab to highlight its governance achievements ahead of the 2027 state assembly elections.

India Faces Driest Monsoon In 17 Years As El Nino Threat Grows
India is experiencing its driest monsoon in 17 years, with rainfall 15% below normal levels, threatening crop production and raising food prices.
AAP Starts Punjab Poll Campaign Following Government Staff Pay Hike
The Aam Aadmi Party is launching its 2027 Punjab election campaign following a government announcement of an eight percent dearness allowance increase for state employees.

BJP launches anti-drug campaign in Punjab ahead of 2027 elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a statewide anti-drug campaign in Punjab ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.

UN issues warning over critical groundwater depletion in India
A World Meteorological Organization report warns of severe groundwater depletion in India and globally due to excessive extraction and climatic shifts.

Raghav Chadha and Sandeep Pathak face egg protest in Punjab
Members of the Aam Aadmi Party, Raghav Chadha and Sandeep Pathak, were reportedly targeted with eggs during a political event in Punjab.

Drug abuse a threat to Punjab's identity, says BJP president
The BJP launched a 13-day statewide campaign in Punjab to combat drug abuse ahead of the 2027 state elections.

Amritsar Police Officer Shot Dead as Chief Minister Announces Support
Punjab Police Assistant Sub-Inspector Harjit Singh was shot dead by unidentified miscreants in Amritsar, prompting Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to announce financial support for his family.

AAP to start door-to-door outreach campaign for Punjab polls
The Aam Aadmi Party is launching a door-to-door outreach campaign across Punjab to highlight its governance achievements ahead of the 2027 state assembly elections.
Authorities act against Rohingya settlements in Jammu, high alert in three states
Authorities in Jammu are conducting operations against Rohingya settlements, leading to alerts in Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana.