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AAP turned Punjab into 'Udta Punjab', BJP will make it 'Ubharda Punjab': Pushkar Singh Dhami

Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed public gatherings in Hoshiarpur, discussing Punjab's severe drug problem. He accused the Aam Aadmi Party government of failing to control drug trafficking effectively. Dhami outlined the BJP's five-point strategy to combat the drug menace and emphasized the campaign's focus on youth rehabilitation. He highlighted the importance…

The Economic Times · 18h ago

'Could endanger his life': Imran Khan's son warns against Adiala jail protest

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's son Kasim Khan has urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters not to march towards Rawalpindi's Adiala jail during the party's planned September 27 protest, warning that such a move could be used by Pakistani authorities as a pretext for a "counter" assault on the prison…

The Times of India · Sep 25

SIR Row: Youth Congress marches to Jantar Mantar as protests intensify; water cannons used in Bihar, Punjab

Indian Youth Congress protested in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protests against Kumar were reported across various states including Bihar, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. Demonstrators voiced concerns regarding the handling of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

No advisory for cops to avoid uniforms outside of stations: Punjab Police

Punjab Police has denied issuing any advisory for personnel to avoid wearing uniforms. A purported advisory circulating online, which suggested wearing civil dress, has been declared fake. Opposition leaders had claimed the police issued such an advisory after a recent murder incident. State police clarified that no such advisory was…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Why Indian Bullfrog Males Turn Bright Yellow in the Monsoon, and What That Colour Costs Them

The change happens fastFor most of the year, the Indian bullfrog (Hoplobatrachus tigerinus) is a forgettable shade of olive-green or brown, blending into the muddy margins of ponds and rice paddies across the subcontinent. Then the first monsoon rains arrive, and the males change within days. The dorsal skin shifts…

Times Life · Sep 22

FM Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies UPI MDR charges won't affect consumers, hits out at opposition over misinformation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated Merchant Discount Rate charges will not be passed to consumers. She clarified these charges are between payment service providers for system improvement. Opposition parties were accused of spreading misinformation regarding the UPI MDR framework. Sitharaman also criticized mimicry at a recent Congress event in Indore.…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Petrol pumps to not accept UPI payment: Punjab dealers warn of Rs 2,000 limit if MDR is imposed

Petrol pump dealers in Punjab have warned of stopping UPI payments above Rs 2,000 if merchant discount rate or digital transaction charges are imposed. The state dealers’ association has sought an exemption from the Centre, citing thin margins and rising operational costs. Representatives from Mohali have backed the proposed payment…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

BJP will dismantle entire drug network within 6 months if voted to power in Punjab: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday attacked the AAP government in Punjab over the drug menace, alleging it had failed to meet its earlier deadlines to curb the problem. At a BJP event in Talwandi Sabo, Chouhan promised the party would dismantle the entire drug network within six months…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Pakistan arrests sisters of imprisoned former PM Imran Khan

The three sisters of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan were arrested in the province of Punjab, his Tehreek-e-Insaf party said on Monday. Khan, who was prime minister from 2018 to 2022, has been imprisoned since 2023 and was sentenced last year to 17 years on corruption charges.

France 24 · Sep 21

"Drug fight should begin from Mundra Port, not Punjab": says AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal stated the drug fight should start from Gujarat's Mundra Port. He reacted to BJP chief Nitin Nabin's remarks on Punjab's anti-drug campaign. Nabin launched a 13-day 'Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra' from Pathankot. The BJP's campaign aims to disrupt drug supply networks and aid rehabilitation.

The Economic Times · Sep 21