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Rebellion, rise in radical Sikh politics: Inside the Akali Dal’s existential crisis

Jagtar Singh, a resident of Halwara village in Ludhiana district, was once a hardcore supporter of the Shiromani Akali Dal. He is now among the many voters in Punjab who are growing increasingly wary of the country’s second-oldest political outfit.

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Maoist recruitment case: NIA searches 9 locations across 4 states

The National Investigation Agency on Friday searched nine locations, including the homes of a farm leader and several activists and human rights lawyers in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, over a Maoist recruitment case.

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In Pakistan’s Balochistan, deadly attacks rip uneasy migrant-local equation

Nearly half of 70 people killed in this week’s attacks were workers from neighbouring Punjab. Why were they attacked?

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What’s behind Pakistan’s deadly Balochistan attacks, which left 74 dead?

The targeted killings of workers from Punjab and security forces point to a dangerous escalation, warn analysts.

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Gunmen Kill 39 In 'Coordinated' Attacks In Southwest Pakistan

Separatist militants killed at least 39 people in "coordinated" attacks in southwestern Pakistan on Monday that largely targeted ethnic Punjabis, government officials said.

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More than 70 killed in multiple armed attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan

The Balochistan Liberation Army claims at least one of the attacks, with past similar incidents staged by them.

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Police Convoy Ambushed In Punjab, 11 Officers Killed

Gunmen ambush police convoy in Punjab, killing 11 officers and injuring 7 in Rahim Yar Khan district. Authorities suspect robbers targeted the vulnerable o...

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Death toll from bandit attack on police in Pakistan rises to 12

The death toll from Pakistan’s deadliest bandit attack on police rose to 12 after one of the wounded officers died at a hospital in the eastern province of Punjab, officials said Friday

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Gunmen ambush and kill 11 police officers in eastern Pakistan, officials say

Pakistani officials say gunmen armed with rocket-propelled grenades ambushed a police convoy in eastern Punjab province, killing at least 11 officers and wounding several others

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At least 11 Pakistani policemen killed in ambush by suspected robbers

Police convoy attacked with rocket-propelled grenades in Punjab province in area known to have criminal hideouts.

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Supreme Court asks Punjab, Haryana to continue talks with farmers

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the States of Punjab and Haryana to continue their meetings with the protesting farmers, to persuade them to clear the highway along the Shambhu border. Read further on Dynamite News

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Gunmen attack school van in Pakistan’s Punjab, killing two children

Police believe attacker motivated by personal ‘enmity’, but investigators also probing possibility of ‘terrorism’.

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Paris Olympic Medal Winners and participants conferred by Punjab CM

Punjab players brought laurels for the state after performing exceptionally well at the recently concluded Paris Olympics 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab Police arrest drug smuggler wanted in 77 kg heroin recovery case

Punjab's Faridkot Police have arrested the key accused in a 77-kg heroin recovery case, a senior police official said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab govt transfers four IAS officers

Four IAS officers in Punjab posted as Deputy Commissioners in Punjab have been transferred with immediate effect. An official order has been issued in this regard. Read further on Dynamite News:

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HC seeks data to check if Lawrence Bishnoi TV interview triggered crime spurt

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the Punjab DGP to submit data on the criminal cases registered after gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s interview with ABP News was broadcast last year, Bar and Bench reported.

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Punjab Police held 6.65 kg of heroin on border, 2 arrested

Punjab police arrested two drug smugglers and recovered 6.65 Kg of heroin, amounting to Rs 6 Lakhs drug money, near the Indo-Pak border in Firozpur district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC asks Punjab & Haryana to give names for committee for farmer talks

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and R Mahadevan emphasised the need to inspire confidence in the farmers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab CM to boycott NITI Aayog meeting after INDIA bloc decision to protest against Budget

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government, while expressing solidarity with the INDIA bloc. Read further on Dynamite News:

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How can India future-proof wheat?

The year 2022 saw the hottest March in India since observed record-keeping started in 1901, with temperatures exceeding the normal by 4-6°C in many parts.

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Punjab Police held Pak-backed drug smuggling racket, arrests 2 persons with 7 kg heroin, 5 pistols

Punjab police on Wednesday busted a Pakistan-backed drug smuggling racket with the arrest of two persons with 7 kg of heroin and 5 pistols. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab: BSF retrieves pistol, heroin in Tarn Taran district

The Border Security Force (BSF) has recovered a pistol and a small amount of Heroin in Punjab's Tarn Taran district on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab Police busts interstate organised crime syndicate, kingpin among five held

Amidst the ongoing campaign to make Punjab a safe and secure state, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted an interstate organised crime syndicate with the arrest of its kingpin and four members from a flat located in Kharar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab Police busts trans-border narcotic smuggling network in Amritsar; 1 held with 5 kg heroin

In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police busted a trans-border narcotic smuggling network and arrested a drug smuggler with 5 kg heroin, said an official here on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab: BSF foils infiltration bid at Fazilka border; One Pak intruder killed

The BSF troops challenged the intruder. However, he did not stop and continued to move towards the security fencing. Read further on Dynamite News:

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