The National Traders Welfare Board met to review key initiatives for strengthening India's retail trade sector, focusing on policy support, digitalization, and credit access. Read the full update.
Traders in Pakistan's Balochistan protest government sugar restrictions, blaming policies for soaring prices and supply crisis. Read the full report on the economic impact.
Bathinda police serve hot Manchow soup and milk to personnel on PCR night duty as temperatures plunge to 4.6°C. A heartwarming gesture to keep them vigilant. Read more about this initiative.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann & AAP's Arvind Kejriwal launch the Punjab State Traders Commission in Mohali, pledging to end bureaucratic harassment and simplify procedures for traders, calling them the economy's backbone.
Punjab liquor traders urge state govt to reduce retail group size to Rs 15-25 crore for viability, curb cartelisation. Key demands ahead of 2026-27 excise policy discussed.
A man and woman living together in Hisar died after jumping in front of a train. Police investigate the tragic suicide near Kalanwali bridge. Read the full details.
A devastating fire in Hazaribag's Banaso village destroyed goods worth Rs 10 lakh stored by eight traders from West Bengal. No casualties reported. Police suspect short circuit as cause.
Power sector employees in Punjab protest against PSPCL land sale, draft Electricity Bill 2025, and delay in Ropar thermal units. JAC warns of intensified agitation.
Punjab BJP announces in-charges and co-incharges for key municipal corporations ahead of the upcoming elections. Get the full list of appointments and strategic insights.
Trade, transport, and farmer groups in Bathinda protest the AAP government's decision to build a new bus stand near a closed thermal plant, citing public inconvenience. Shops remain shut in solidarity.
Bathinda police, in a joint operation, arrested three suspects linked to the Arsh Dalla gang and recovered illegal weapons, averting a planned targeted killing. Read the full details.
Dense fog disrupts North India with zero visibility in Amritsar. IMD predicts cold wave conditions in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh from Jan 7-9. Get the latest weather updates and safety tips here.
Nine years after a car bomb killed seven, including five children, at a Punjab rally, the accused remain fugitives. The trial is frozen, exposing judicial delays. Read the full investigation.
A key industry group representing global soy giants exits Brazil's landmark Soy Moratorium, a major blow to Amazon conservation efforts. Learn the implications for deforestation and climate.
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's plea for exemption from personal appearance in a Bathinda defamation case was opposed by the prosecution, which sought bail cancellation. The case, filed in 2021, adjourned to January 15. Read the full details.
A severe cold wave tightens its grip on Northwest India with dense fog reducing visibility to near zero. IMD warns of plummeting temperatures until Jan 10. Read for detailed forecasts and safety tips.
Malad Police arrested Sanjay Yadav for extorting money from suburban traders by posting online complaints on X (Twitter). Police urge other victims to come forward.
Congress worker Umarseer Singh shot dead in Moga. Family alleges murder by rivals after his sister-in-law won panchayat seat despite threats. Read the full story.
Author Devdutt Pattanaik explores how the arrival of Islam in Bengal and Odisha differed from Gujarat, tracing its roots to Central Asian horse traders and local king dynamics. Read this insightful analysis.
A tragic incident at Bathinda railway station where a newborn was abandoned and attacked by stray dogs. Police investigate and register a case. Read the full details.
Central Kolkata's 'Mini Bangladesh' area sees a sharp drop in Bangladeshi tourists for the second consecutive Dec-Jan season, hurting traders and hoteliers. Read about their cautious hope for the new year.
Pakistani traders and businesses foresee a severe economic crisis in 2025, citing soaring inflation, high taxes, and crippling energy costs. Can the government intervene?
A woman police constable was stripped & assaulted during a violent anti-mining protest in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh on Dec 27. The video sparked outrage. Read details.
The Indian rupee is expected to open steady as market participants adopt a cautious stance, evaluating fresh dollar inflows after a challenging 2025. Discover the key factors shaping its trajectory in early 2026.
Indian rupee traders assess the currency's near-term path after RBI's aggressive December intervention. With markets shut, a flat opening is expected. The rupee fell nearly 5% in 2025. Explore the forces shaping the rupee in 2026.
Egg prices in Mumbai reach a historic high of Rs 110 per dozen due to festive demand and cold wave. Chicken and mutton prices also surge, pinching household budgets. Details inside.
Pakistani traders warn of nationwide shutdown on January 16 against mandatory POS machine rule, citing harassment fears. Read about the protest and demands.
Jalandhar RTA officer Ravinder Singh Gill was found dead at his home. Police are investigating but suspect a heart attack. Read for details on the case and his career.
Dense fog in North India led to multiple accidents in Punjab and Haryana. 14 people were rescued after a vehicle plunged into a canal in Mansa. IMD warns of continued poor visibility.
US sanctions on Rosneft & Lukoil reshape India's Russian crude imports. Little-known UAE-based intermediaries gain market share as December volumes hit a 3-year low. Analysis & expert insights inside.