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"Punjab Comes First": State BJP Chief Picks His Side Amid Chandigarh Uproar
Amid the political uproar in Punjab over the Centre's move to bring Chandigarh under the President's direct control, Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has said Chandigarh is an "integral part of Punjab" and assured that the "confusion" will be resolved
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"Capital Snatch Conspiracy": Punjab Pushback To Centre's Chandigarh Move
A massive political row has erupted over the Centre's push to bring Chandigarh under the purview of Article 240 of the Constitution, which will empower the President to make regulations for the Union Territory directly
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'Punjab Prefers Politics Of Work': Arvind Kejriwal On Tarn Taran Bypoll Win
Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal congratulated the party on the victory in the Tarn Taran bye-elections, saying people of Punjab prefer "politics of work."
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"High Time India Traded Dynasty For Meritocracy": Shashi Tharoor
The promise of democracy - government of the people, by the people, for the people - cannot be fully realised as long as Indian politics continue to remain a family enterprise, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said.
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Kangana Ranaut, Himachal Governor's "Udta Punjab" Remark Sparks Row
A political row has erupted between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh after actor-turned-politician and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut linked the rising drug abuse in her home state to narcotics trafficking from Pakistan via Punjab.
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Punjab Cop Caught Smoking Heroin On Camera, Transferred
A video of a member of the Punjab police taking drugs is being widely circulated, bringing home how deep the state's drug menace has spread its tentacles. The policeman has been identified and action has been taken against him.
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"Leaving Politics": Punjab's Anmol Gagan Mann Resigns As AAP MLA
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Kharar MLA Anmol Gagan Maan on Saturday announced her resignation from the Punjab Assembly and declared a complete exit from politics.
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Punjab's Anti-Sacrilege Bill Meets Roadblock, Sent To Select Committee
The anti-sacrilege bill, meant to introduce stringent punishment for desecration of religious scriptures - be it Guru Granth Sahab, Gita, Quran or the Bible -- did not get passed in the Punjab assembly today despite there being a broad consensus.
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AAP Vs BJP After Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility For Abohar Murder
Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party and the opposition BJP are at loggerheads over the law and order situation, with gangsters like Lawrence Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria operating with impunity in the state.
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Lawrence Bishnoi Becomes Hot Topic During Punjab Assembly's Special Session
On the first day of the special session of the Punjab Assembly, political leaders across party lines addressed the alleged involvement of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in the murder of Abohar-based businessman Sanjay Verma.
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Congress' Partap Bajwa Files Case Against Arvind Kejriwal, AAP Leaders For His 'Doctored' Video
Before the two-day special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on July 10 and 11, a new political controversy has erupted in the state politics.
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Renowned Fashion Designer Shot Dead Near His Store In Punjab
Well-known fashion designer and showroom co-owner Sanjay Verma was shot dead in broad daylight by three people outside his store. Eyewitnesses said three assailants arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire on him as Verma stepped out of his showroom.
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Political Storm In Punjab Over 'Intimate' Photos Of AAP Minister
A political storm is sweeping Punjab as Shiromani Akali Dal's Bikram Singh Majithia posted intimate photos of state minister Ravjot Singh and a woman, demanding that he be sacked.
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Haryana Calls For All-Party Meeting Amid Escalating Water Row With Punjab
The meeting is aimed at building a unified political stance on the state's long-standing contention with Punjab regarding water allocation from the Bhakra system.
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Canada Election 2025: 22 Candidates Of Punjabi Descent Elected As Canadian MPs
In Brampton, a city known for its strong Punjabi presence, the election results were particularly noteworthy. Five constituencies in Brampton featured candidates with Punjabi names, with both the Liberal and Conservative parties claiming wins.
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"Punjab Comes First": State BJP Chief Picks His Side Amid Chandigarh Uproar
Amid the political uproar in Punjab over the Centre's move to bring Chandigarh under the President's direct control, Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has said Chandigarh is an "integral part of Punjab" and assured that the "confusion" will be resolved
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"Capital Snatch Conspiracy": Punjab Pushback To Centre's Chandigarh Move
A massive political row has erupted over the Centre's push to bring Chandigarh under the purview of Article 240 of the Constitution, which will empower the President to make regulations for the Union Territory directly
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'Punjab Prefers Politics Of Work': Arvind Kejriwal On Tarn Taran Bypoll Win
Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal congratulated the party on the victory in the Tarn Taran bye-elections, saying people of Punjab prefer "politics of work."
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"High Time India Traded Dynasty For Meritocracy": Shashi Tharoor
The promise of democracy - government of the people, by the people, for the people - cannot be fully realised as long as Indian politics continue to remain a family enterprise, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said.
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Kangana Ranaut, Himachal Governor's "Udta Punjab" Remark Sparks Row
A political row has erupted between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh after actor-turned-politician and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut linked the rising drug abuse in her home state to narcotics trafficking from Pakistan via Punjab.
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Punjab Cop Caught Smoking Heroin On Camera, Transferred
A video of a member of the Punjab police taking drugs is being widely circulated, bringing home how deep the state's drug menace has spread its tentacles. The policeman has been identified and action has been taken against him.
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"Leaving Politics": Punjab's Anmol Gagan Mann Resigns As AAP MLA
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Kharar MLA Anmol Gagan Maan on Saturday announced her resignation from the Punjab Assembly and declared a complete exit from politics.
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Punjab's Anti-Sacrilege Bill Meets Roadblock, Sent To Select Committee
The anti-sacrilege bill, meant to introduce stringent punishment for desecration of religious scriptures - be it Guru Granth Sahab, Gita, Quran or the Bible -- did not get passed in the Punjab assembly today despite there being a broad consensus.
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AAP Vs BJP After Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility For Abohar Murder
Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party and the opposition BJP are at loggerheads over the law and order situation, with gangsters like Lawrence Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria operating with impunity in the state.
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Lawrence Bishnoi Becomes Hot Topic During Punjab Assembly's Special Session
On the first day of the special session of the Punjab Assembly, political leaders across party lines addressed the alleged involvement of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in the murder of Abohar-based businessman Sanjay Verma.
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Congress' Partap Bajwa Files Case Against Arvind Kejriwal, AAP Leaders For His 'Doctored' Video
Before the two-day special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on July 10 and 11, a new political controversy has erupted in the state politics.
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Renowned Fashion Designer Shot Dead Near His Store In Punjab
Well-known fashion designer and showroom co-owner Sanjay Verma was shot dead in broad daylight by three people outside his store. Eyewitnesses said three assailants arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire on him as Verma stepped out of his showroom.
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Political Storm In Punjab Over 'Intimate' Photos Of AAP Minister
A political storm is sweeping Punjab as Shiromani Akali Dal's Bikram Singh Majithia posted intimate photos of state minister Ravjot Singh and a woman, demanding that he be sacked.
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Haryana Calls For All-Party Meeting Amid Escalating Water Row With Punjab
The meeting is aimed at building a unified political stance on the state's long-standing contention with Punjab regarding water allocation from the Bhakra system.
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Canada Election 2025: 22 Candidates Of Punjabi Descent Elected As Canadian MPs
In Brampton, a city known for its strong Punjabi presence, the election results were particularly noteworthy. Five constituencies in Brampton featured candidates with Punjabi names, with both the Liberal and Conservative parties claiming wins.
