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Punjab’s debt rises by ₹50,000 crore during AAP regime: Governor seeks fund ‘utilisation details’ from CM Mann

Gov. Purohit seeks details of ₹50,000 cr. debt incurred during AAP's 1.5-yr. regime in Punjab. CM Mann requested release of Rural Development Fund from Centre. Purohit asked for details of utilisation of funds to convince PM Modi. Awaiting Supreme Court decision.

The Hindu

Canada’s ‘soft’ approach for Khalistan could embolden radicals in India, say experts

Pro-Khalistan movement has lost popular support in Punjab yet pockets of support exist among Sikh diaspora abroad. Canadian PM's statement on India's alleged involvement in killing of pro-Khalistan leader emboldens radicals. NIA requests for extradition of terrorist operatives pending with Canadian authorities.

The Hindu

India’s suspension of visa services in Canada stirs panic in Punjab

Anxiety grips Punjab over India-Canada visa stand-off; families, students worry. India suspends visa services in Canada, causing panic among students, families in Punjab

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Solar Techno Alliance crypto scam: the promise of a Ponzi scheme

Manoj Kumar Laha, 47, lost ₹1.22 lakh in chit funds, but hoped for a windfall. He invested ₹10,000 in Solar Techno Alliance (STA), a crypto token, but it turned out to be an illicit MLM Ponzi scheme. Ramachandra Nayak, 27, also invested ₹1 lakh in STA. Over 2 lakh 'investors'…

The Hindu

Partap Singh Bajwa ridicules hunt for Goldy Brar's aides

CHANDIGARH: Punjab’s leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa of the Congress on Thursday ridiculed the statewide manhunt for the associates of Canada-based wanted gangster and Sidhu Moose Wala murder prime suspect Goldy Brar as a "publicity stunt".

The Times of India

Akali Dal chief meets Shah, hopes ties with Canada will improve

He said it is very disturbing to hear of the woes of Punjabis, including a large number of Sikhs, because of the worsening diplomatic ties between the two countries. There are over 18 lakh Indians in Canada and a large number of them are Punjabis, he noted.

The Hindu

What’s going on between Canada and India? Diplomatic row deepens

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accuses India of making a ‘horrific mistake’, while the Indian government condemns the Canadians’ ‘serious allegations’

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Canada-based gangster Sukhdul Singh killed in inter-gang rivalry in Winnipeg

Gangster Sukhdul Singh, alias Sukha Duneke, wanted in Punjab for 18 cases, killed in Winnipeg, Canada. Believed to be result of inter-gang rivalry. Fled to Canada in 2017.

The Hindu

Punjab Police launches special operation to nab criminals linked with gangster Goldy Brar

Punjab Police launch raids to nab criminals linked to gangster Goldy Brar in all districts. Teams of senior officials part of special operation. Goldy Brar main accused in killing of singer Sidhu Moosewala. Goldy Brar native of Sri Muktsar Sahib, active member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

The Hindu

The fraught history of India and the Khalistan movement

The Indian government has warned its citizens living in Canada to exercise “extreme caution” due to a “deteriorating security environment” in the country.

The Conversation

What to know about the tensions between Canada and India over the killing of a Sikh

Canada says India is linked to the June killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent activist for the creation of a Sikh homeland in India. India considered Nijjar a terrorist but denies involvement.

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NIA declares ₹10 lakh reward for information on terrorists linked to Babbar Khalsa International

The National Investigation Agency has announced a reward of ₹10 lakh each for information leading to the arrest of two designated terrorists, allegedly linked to the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International

The Hindu

Why India fears the Khalistan movement and how Canada became embroiled in diplomatic spat over killing of Sikh separatist

India and Canada have engaged in tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions as part of an escalating row over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader on Canadian soil.

The Conversation

Eight dead in Punjab’s Muktsar district as bus falls into canal

At least 8 people died and 11 injured in a bus accident in Punjab's Muktsar district on Sept 19. The bus rolled down the Sirhind feeder canal near Jhabelwali village. 35 people were on board, and an NDRF team was deployed for the rescue operation. Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker expressed…

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Explainer: what is the Khalistan movement sparking a diplomatic feud between India and Canada?

The diplomatic fallout continues to worsen over Monday’s shocking accusation by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that India was behind the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh leader and Canadian citizen, outside a Sikh temple in Canada earlier this year.

The Guardian - UK

Canada killing adds to suspicions of Indian crackdown on Sikh separatists

Khalistani groups who want independence of Punjab accuse India of killings in UK and elsewhere

The Hindu

Trudeau walked into a trap, says former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh

Amarinder Singh said Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s murder was the result of a factional feud within the management of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara situated at Surrey in Canada.

The Hindu

Khalistan outfit’s chief Nijjar was wanted by the NIA and Punjab Police in multiple cases

Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s name had figured in the list of nine wanted persons handed over by the Captain Amarinder Singh to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the latter’s visit to the State in February 2018.

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Al Jazeera

Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar whose killing triggered India-Canada tensions?

Ottawa and New Delhi expel diplomats as tensions escalate over killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

The Hindu

Punjab | Local Congress leader shot dead in Moga

Man shot dead in Punjab's Moga district. CCTV footage shows assailant firing at Baljinder Singh Balli (45) before fleeing. Balli succumbed to injuries in hospital. Senior Congress leaders condemn incident. Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring blames AAPPunjab govt for deteriorating law and order situation.

The Hindu

Punjab CM thinks he is an uncrowned king, but he has to abide by the Constitution: Governor Purohit

Governor Banwarilal Purohit asserts CM Bhagwant Mann doesn't know Constitution & believes he's uncrowned king. Purohit says if State was being governed as per Constitution & corruption-free, there'd be no problem. He adds CM not giving proper reply to queries about corruption & anomalies, indicating something 'hanky panky'. Purohit feels…

Dynamite News

Pakistani drone recovered from Punjab’s Tarn Taran

A joint team of Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police recovered a Pakistani drone in the Tarn Taran district of Punjab. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

84 artists conferred with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards

VP Dhankhar presents Amrit Awards to 84 artistes for preserving Indian culture, honouring those who have not been accorded national recognition in 75 yrs. Awardees from diverse fields of performing arts incl. theatre, music, playwriting, folk music & dance. Awardees from 15 states incl. J&K, Goa, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh,…

The Hindu

AAP government in Punjab not fulfilled key pre-poll promises, says BJP

BJP accuses AAP of failing to fulfill pre-poll promises in Punjab even after 1.5 yrs in power. CM Mann accused of being out of state during floods, ignoring Punjab. AAP govt. slammed for deterioration in law-and-order, drug menace, VIP culture, and wastage of resources.

The Hindu

Last salute: Six-year-old son bids farewell as Col Manpreet Singh is cremated

Kabir, 6, saluted his father, Colonel Manpreet Singh, one last time before his cremation in Mohali, Punjab. Mourners, family, and officials paid their respects, with Kabir clinging to the tricolour-wrapped coffin. The cremation was with full military honours, including a wreath laying ceremony and gun salute. Punjab Governor, former Army…

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