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BJP, AAP two sides of same coin; both use arm-twisting tactics to intimidate opponents: Congress

Congress has accused both the BJP and AAP of wielding intimidation as a tool for political gain. While the BJP allegedly deploys central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate, AAP navigates through the state vigilance bureau, it said.

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Arvind Kejriwal slams Modi over ED raids in Punjab, says people will give reply to him in 2027 polls

Arvind Kejriwal has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing the Enforcement Directorate. He alleges the agency is targeting AAP leaders to force them into joining the BJP. This comes after raids and arrest of Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora. Kejriwal compares Modi to Aurangzeb, stating Punjab will resist this pressure.

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Congress to hold 'yatras' in all 117 Assembly segments in Punjab

The Congress party is gearing up for Punjab's next year elections. They will conduct yatras across all 117 Assembly segments. These yatras aim to connect with people and understand their issues and expectations. The party also plans to release a chargesheet against the AAP government.

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'Politics of hate will not work in here': Punjab CM Mann responds to ED action against minister

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the party "does not love Punjab but hates it," while accusing it of fomenting unrest in different parts of the country.

The Economic Times

ED arrests Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora in Rs 100 crore money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday arrested Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora in connection with an ongoing Rs 100 crore money laundering investigation linked to alleged fraudulent Goods and Services Tax (GST) transactions, officials said.

The Economic Times

Arvind Kejriwal slams PM Modi over ED raids against Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora

Arvind Kejriwal has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing the Enforcement Directorate. Kejriwal alleges the agency is targeting Aam Aadmi Party leaders to intimidate them into joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. This follows fresh searches against Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora. Kejriwal stated this is a pattern to pressure…

The Economic Times

Man Arrested for Posing as Rahul Gandhi’s Secretary to Cheat Congress Leaders

A 42-year-old man from Punjab has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a close aide of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and duping party leaders across multiple states out of crores of rupees.

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'I hate to admit it...': Indian-origin Texas woman Meenu Batra says she is afraid she could be arrested again

In her first interview after being released from ICE detention for over six weeks, Indian-origin Texas woman Meenu Batra told CBS News exclusively that she is afraid that she could be arrested again. Batra had been living in the US since 1991 after she fled India following the killings of…

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Chugh files defamation notice to Punjab CM

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh has sent a legal notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Mann had blamed the BJP for recent blasts in Jalandhar and Amritsar. Chugh demands proof or resignation. He states Mann undermined his office by making baseless accusations. The notice seeks withdrawal of statements…

The Economic Times

Mandate hijacked: The constitutional sin of the seven AAP defectors

On April 6, 2026, eighteen days before he led seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MPs into the Bharatiya Janata Party, Raghav Chadha posted photographs on Instagram. He sat in a garden reading Robert Greene’s The 48 Laws of Power. “Somebody gifted me a book this week,” he wrote.…

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Centre Advises ZEE5 to Halt Release of ‘Lawrence of Punjab’ Amid Law & Order Concerns

The upcoming docu-series Lawrence of Punjab, based on the life and rise of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, will not be released as scheduled this month after the Union government stepped in with an advisory to the streaming platform. Originally slated for an April 27 premiere, the series has been put on…

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Teenager loses arm in sword attack after brother’s distress call in India’s Punjab

Victim suffers partial loss of arm as well as serious wounds to his chest and back

The Independent UK

Hospital Linked to Child HIV Outbreak Caught Reusing Syringes in Undercover Video After Denying Claims

A BBC Eye investigation has revealed unsafe injection practices at a Punjab hospital linked to a child HIV outbreak, despite official denials and earlier claims of reform.

International Business Times UK

'1-room colleges': Whistleblower tells YouTuber how Indians abuse visa system in Canada

YouTuber Gavin Barry interviewed a Punjabi visa officer whom he introduced as a whistleblower in his latest video on 'Inside the country destroyed by mass immigration'. The whistleblower, whose face was blurred throughout the video claimed that she worked in several visa firms in Punjab and experienced firsthand how the…

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Texas immigration court interpreter detained by ICE says ‘they want to make me disappear’

Meenu Batra, the state’s only licensed Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu interpreter, says she was treated ‘like a criminal’

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Probe uncovers syringe reuse at Pakistan hospital as 331 children test HIV-positive

A suspected healthcare-linked HIV outbreak in Pakistan's Punjab province has infected at least 331 children, with a BBC investigation revealing unsafe injection practices at a government hospital. Syringes were reportedly reused on medicine vials and administered to multiple children, leading to a significant number of cases attributed to contaminated needles.

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‘India is going to face a food crisis’: Farmers panic over fertiliser shortages amid Iran war

Ripple effects of oil and fertiliser shortage felt by farmers in India and Sri Lanka despite governments saying there is enough stock to go round

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Hindu Festivals in April 2026: Full List, Dates & Vrat Calendar

April 2026 is packed with a number of important religious festivals and vrat days according to Hindu tradition. It can be said that this month provides an excellent opportunity for devotees all over the country to purify their souls and ensure greater prosperity in lives by observing fasts and rituals.…

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Pakistan train derailment: 25 injured as Tezgam Express coaches go off track

A train derailment in Pakistan's Punjab province has left at least 25 people injured. Seven coaches of the Tezgam Express went off the tracks near Lodhran on late Tuesday night. Rescue teams quickly responded to the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause, with human error and mechanical issues being considered

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Exhibition to tell story of Punjabi princess and pioneering suffragette Sophia Duleep Singh

The Last Princesses of Punjab opens on Thursday at Kensington Palace

The Times of India

Indian-origin social media influencer stabbed to death in Ontario, Canada

BATHINDA: A 45-year-old social media influencer and YouTuber of Punjabi origin, Nancy Grewal, was stabbed to death in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

The Independent UK

Anas Sarwar condemns father for praising ‘brutal’ Iranian Ayatollah

The Scottish Labour leader said his father, a former Labour MP and governor of Punjab, was ‘wrong’ to pay tribute to the Islamist dictator.

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5 Sacred Temples That Receive Crores in Donations Daily

In a world where time rushes forward like a river with no pause, certain places remain as anchors to the human spirit - sacred spaces where the ordinary meets the divine, and where the pulse of faith beats in rhythm with life itself. These temples are not just stone and…

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The Punjabi immigrant’s son who challenged President Trump: The story of Indian-origin lawyer Neal Katyal

On February 20, 2026, the Us Supreme Court handed Indian-origin attorney and former Acting US Solicitor General Neal Katyal a decisive victory. In a 6–3 decision, the Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, ruling that the administration had exceeded its authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act…

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How the Mahabharata War Reshaped the Political Map of Bharat

The Mahabharata war, traditionally placed between 1500 BCE and 900 BCE depending on scholarly interpretation, marks a turning point in early Indian civilization. While historians debate its exact dating and scale, the epic and Puranic traditions preserve a memory of large-scale dynastic destruction, territorial shifts, and ecological change. The political…

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