Supreme Court upholds denial of bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi 2020 riots UAPA case. The bench cited their 'grave' role in the alleged conspiracy. Read the full details.
A 2024 Jal Jeevan Mission survey reveals 87.8% of Punjab households are satisfied with tap water quality, lower than India's 92.4%. Discover district-wise data and key findings.
Punjab's economic woes stem from a deeper collapse of belief. Explore why fiscal stress, migration, and stalled industry are symptoms of a profound crisis of confidence in the state's future.
A Chandigarh district court acquitted 21-year-old Asha of murdering her father, citing lack of credible evidence and witness contradictions. Read the full details of the verdict.
Punjab government extends deadline for its 'Settlement of Arrears of Tax Dues Scheme' to March 31, 2025. Traders get more time to clear pending dues with significant concessions. Act now to benefit!
Punjab's 2025 policy push amended a 160-year-old law, launched a one-time settlement for disputes, and outlined a plan to save MSMEs. Industry eyes better GST refunds and execution in 2026.
A look back at 2025 in Punjab politics: Bhagwant Mann's humour, Sukhbir Badal's revival, flood heroes, and the personalities that defined a dramatic year. Read the full analysis.
Punjab's debt crisis escalates to Rs 3.73 lakh crore, consuming 46% of revenue. This fiscal emergency threatens development and demands urgent policy action. Read the full analysis.
Punjab assembly's MGNREGA debate reveals AAP's strategy to frame it as an anti-Dalit move, countering BJP's outreach. SCs form 70% of scheme's workers. Explore the political narrative.
An Erode court sentenced a man and woman to five years in prison for cheating a job aspirant of Rs 2.4 lakh. The verdict came after the victim approached the Madras High Court. Read the full details of the fraud case.
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial Bills to simplify land ownership, digitize records, and rationalize stamp duty. The move aims to reduce public hardship and expedite legal processes.
Mavelikkara court acquits 19 Campus Front activists in the 2012 murder of ABVP's Vishal Kumar, citing insufficient evidence. Prosecution plans High Court appeal.
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has passed three significant revenue amendment bills aimed at enhancing tax collection and plugging leakages. The move is expected to strengthen the state's fiscal health. Read more for details.
A Hyderabad court sentences Karan Singh to death for killing a woman who rejected his advances in 2011. The 24-day manhunt and trial concluded after 14 years. Read the full details.
Punjab launches major offensive against brain drain, generating over 1 lakh domestic opportunities. Govt fills 59,702 posts, partners with Microsoft & IBM for skills. Read how the state is retaining talent.
NHM Punjab invites applications for 300 Specialist Doctor posts. Apply online by Jan 8, 2026. No application fee. Salary ₹45,000/month. Check eligibility.
Punjab witnesses a massive railway transformation in 2025 with Rs 5,421 crore budget, new Vande Bharat, and revival of stalled projects worth Rs 25,000 crore. Read about the state's rail infrastructure leap.
Teachers' organisations in Punjab reject govt's Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for deceased colleagues, term it discriminatory. They demand Rs 2 crore each & govt jobs for kin. Read more.
Punjab Police touts record drug hauls in 2025, but targeted killings, grenade attacks, and High Court interventions expose deep law & order challenges. Read the full analysis.
A Tonk trial court sentenced three men to life for murdering a 70-year-old man in 2016. Judge Aarti Maheshwari appended a poignant self-composed poem to the verdict, reflecting on the crime's moral decay. Read the full story.
Punjab & Haryana High Court demands answers from DGP on stadium security failure after kabaddi player's public killing. Next hearing on Jan 15. Read details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court halts all tree felling in Punjab, citing blatant violation of green policy. The order demands strict compliance and a report from the Chief Secretary.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered the Indore Municipal Corporation to conduct a top-priority drive to remove stray dogs from public and tourist areas, citing a Supreme Court verdict. The civic body must submit a detailed action-taken report by Jan
A Hisar court has sentenced Kamal to life imprisonment for murdering his mother, Roshani Devi, over suspicions about her character. The verdict came 18 months after the shocking crime. Read the full details of the case.
A special court in Punjab's Hoshiarpur sentenced an 18-year-old to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for the rape of a minor girl. The verdict underscores strict punishment under POCSO Act.
Kerala High Court grants bail to two Tanzanian students, including a High Court judge's son, jailed for 270 days in an NDPS case. Court cites lack of evidence beyond financial transactions.
A Ghaziabad POCSO court sentenced a man to six years imprisonment for attempting to sexually assault a 7-year-old girl in 2020. The court also imposed a fine for the victim's rehabilitation.
A Ludhiana court has awarded life imprisonment to a man for abducting his employer's 6-year-old son for ransom in 2019. The child was safely rescued. Read the full details of the verdict.
Punjab government announces holidays for all schools from December 24 to 31 due to severe cold weather conditions. Check details on the official order and safety guidelines.
The final verdict in the Kerala actress assault case is set for December 8. The prosecution's case details a conspiracy dating back to 2013. Read the full story.