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Pargat Singh takes over as Punjab Congress chief, replacing Raja Warring

Pargat Singh has been appointed as the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee. He replaces Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who resigned earlier that day. Warring acknowledged his tenure and shared his views with Rahul Gandhi regarding the state organisation. The leadership change comes as Congress prepares for the…

The Economic Times · 6h ago

Pakistan’s Imran Khan protests choke cargo routes as truckers refuse to move north

Pakistan's government has implemented measures to hinder supporters of Imran Khan from reaching Islamabad ahead of a planned march. Consequently, this has led to an accumulation of shipping containers in Karachi, affecting truck transport. As truckers fear confiscation of their vehicles, many have ceased operations heading towards Punjab. This situation…

The Economic Times · 15h ago

Congress decides to replace Amrinder Warring after Sachin Pilot got organisational feedback

After taking feedback from party leaders and workers in Punjab, state in-charge Sachin Pilot is pushing for a change at the helm. The party leadership is considering replacing state chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as it looks to ease factional tensions and bring rival camps onto a common platform ahead…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

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MBA graduate pays Rs 84,960 for '100% placement guarantee' course but gets no job: Court orders over Rs 1 lakh payout

An MBA graduate who paid Rs 84,960 for an online AI product management course after being promised “100 percent guaranteed placement” has secured a refund from a Punjab consumer commission. The Gurdaspur District Consumer Commission directed Eduinx Education Services to refund the course fee, pay Rs 10,000 compensation and Rs…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Weather Today, September 30: Rain and thunderstorms in several parts of India; Check IMD weather update for Delhi-NCR, UP, Bihar, MP, Bangalore, Rajasthan and other states

Weather Today September 30: India will showcase a diverse array of weather conditions across various regions. Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh are predicted to receive rainfall and thunderstorms, whereas Delhi-NCR can expect a predominantly dry atmosphere. Meanwhile, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh might experience partly cloudy skies with a chance of…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

10 Sacred Places in India Where Spiritual Energy Is Said to Be Felt Most Deeply

Varanasi, Uttar PradeshThe oldest continuously inhabited city on earth doesn't ease you in. The moment you step onto the ghats at dawn, the Ganga is already doing something, smoke rising from the Manikarnika cremation ground, priests chanting the Ganga Aarti, boatmen moving through mist without hurry. Varanasi is where Hindus…

Times Life · Sep 29

LPU Protest Turns Violent: Students Set Campus Ablaze Over Rape Allegation in Punjab

Hundreds of students protesting an alleged rape case at Lovely Professional University in Punjab clashed with police, prompting arson, detentions, a highway blockade and the suspension of classes.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

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LPU Protest Explained: What happened at Lovely Professional University? How a rape allegation led to violent student unrest

LPU Protest Reason: LPU protests erupted on September 27 after a rape allegation involving a female student at Lovely Professional University in Punjab. Students are demanding justice, stronger hostel security and accountability. Police have registered a case and formed an SIT to investigate. The university has suspended classes for 10…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

LPU protests: BJP leader Ravneet Bittu alleges 'AAP conspiracy' to disrupt Amit Shah's Jalandhar rally

BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu accused AAP of orchestrating unrest at Lovely Professional University to divert attention. Protests erupted amid claims of a conspiracy to disrupt Union Home Minister Amit Shah's upcoming rally. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ordered strict actions against those responsible for the unrest. The university suspended…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Punjab CM orders strict action over alleged LPU rape, directs DGP to visit campus

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has directed strict actions concerning the alleged rape incident at Lovely Professional University. He instructed Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav to assess the situation on-site. Following the incident, student protests erupted on campus, leading to increased police deployment for security. The university has suspended…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

MS Swaminathan's Fieldwork Method: Five Problem-Solving Hacks That Work on the Ground

Go Where the Problem Lives, Not Where the Report About It LivesSwaminathan's most documented fieldwork habit was simple: he went to the fields. Not to inspect them on a schedule, but to observe what was actually happening between a farmer, a seed, and a soil condition. The gap between what…

Times Life · Sep 28

LPU postpones mid-term exams, suspends classes for 10 days amid Phagwara protests

Lovely Professional University in Punjab has postponed mid-term examinations and suspended classes for 10 days. The decision was made due to ongoing violent protests over an alleged rape case involving a university student. Students are advised to return to their hometowns during this period or stay safe in their hostels.…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

LPU protest: FIR filed over alleged rape as students block NH-44; SIT formed

Students at Lovely Professional University in Punjab protested after claims surfaced about a female student being raped. The management denied any such incident, calling the allegations false and fabricated. A heavy police presence was deployed as students blocked a major highway, creating significant traffic disruption. Police registered a rape case…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

AAP turned Punjab into 'Udta Punjab', BJP will make it 'Ubharda Punjab': Pushkar Singh Dhami

Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed public gatherings in Hoshiarpur, discussing Punjab's severe drug problem. He accused the Aam Aadmi Party government of failing to control drug trafficking effectively. Dhami outlined the BJP's five-point strategy to combat the drug menace and emphasized the campaign's focus on youth rehabilitation. He highlighted the importance…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

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The Times of India · Sep 25

'Could endanger his life': Imran Khan's son warns against Adiala jail protest

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's son Kasim Khan has urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters not to march towards Rawalpindi's Adiala jail during the party's planned September 27 protest, warning that such a move could be used by Pakistani authorities as a pretext for a "counter" assault on the prison…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

SIR Row: Youth Congress marches to Jantar Mantar as protests intensify; water cannons used in Bihar, Punjab

Indian Youth Congress protested in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protests against Kumar were reported across various states including Bihar, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. Demonstrators voiced concerns regarding the handling of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

'Corruption taking place right under CM's nose': Punjab Congress chief Warring questions ED timing of Punjab raids

Amrinder Singh Raja Warring criticized the Enforcement Directorate's recent investigations into corruption in Punjab. He questioned why the agency became active only before elections. Warring emphasized that significant corruption had occurred under the Chief Minister's watch over the past five years. He also highlighted concerns about potential collusion at high…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Delhi winter pollution could be worse this year: 47 farm fires already recorded, Super El Nino, late Diwali and delayed harvesting likely to complicate things

Delhi’s winter air pollution could face added pressure this year as stubble-burning season begins, with 47 farm fires already recorded across five states. Experts have warned that El Niño-related weather conditions, fewer western disturbances and slower winds could make it harder for pollutants to disperse.

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The Economic Times · Sep 24

AAP alleges Centre misusing agencies ahead of assembly polls amid ED searches in Punjab

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema slammed the Centre over the the Enforcement Directorate's search operations in the state, accusing it of misusing probe agencies ahead of the state assembly polls. AAP workers on Thursday staged a protest outside the GMADA office and raised slogans against the Union government. The…

The Times of India · Sep 23

Indian-origin man in Canada, a permanent resident, jailed for sexually assaulting 15-year-old loses bid to avoid deportation

A Canadian permanent resident originally from Punjab has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after a judge rejected his request for a shorter sentence that could have helped him preserve his right to appeal a possible deportation order.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

No advisory for cops to avoid uniforms outside of stations: Punjab Police

Punjab Police has denied issuing any advisory for personnel to avoid wearing uniforms. A purported advisory circulating online, which suggested wearing civil dress, has been declared fake. Opposition leaders had claimed the police issued such an advisory after a recent murder incident. State police clarified that no such advisory was…

Times Life · Sep 22

Why Indian Bullfrog Males Turn Bright Yellow in the Monsoon, and What That Colour Costs Them

The change happens fastFor most of the year, the Indian bullfrog (Hoplobatrachus tigerinus) is a forgettable shade of olive-green or brown, blending into the muddy margins of ponds and rice paddies across the subcontinent. Then the first monsoon rains arrive, and the males change within days. The dorsal skin shifts…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

FM Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies UPI MDR charges won't affect consumers, hits out at opposition over misinformation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated Merchant Discount Rate charges will not be passed to consumers. She clarified these charges are between payment service providers for system improvement. Opposition parties were accused of spreading misinformation regarding the UPI MDR framework. Sitharaman also criticized mimicry at a recent Congress event in Indore.…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Petrol pumps to not accept UPI payment: Punjab dealers warn of Rs 2,000 limit if MDR is imposed

Petrol pump dealers in Punjab have warned of stopping UPI payments above Rs 2,000 if merchant discount rate or digital transaction charges are imposed. The state dealers’ association has sought an exemption from the Centre, citing thin margins and rising operational costs. Representatives from Mohali have backed the proposed payment…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

BJP will dismantle entire drug network within 6 months if voted to power in Punjab: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday attacked the AAP government in Punjab over the drug menace, alleging it had failed to meet its earlier deadlines to curb the problem. At a BJP event in Talwandi Sabo, Chouhan promised the party would dismantle the entire drug network within six months…

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