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Arora's ton, Bhaskar's 6-wicket haul fire Ludhiana Lions into Sher-E-Punjab final

Arora's ton, Bhaskar's 6-wicket haul fire Ludhiana Lions into Sher-E-Punjab final

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Captain Salil Arora's blistering 120 and Sahil Bhaskar's sensational six-wicket haul (6/16) propelled Ludhiana Lions to a 17-run victory over Jalandhar Warriors, securing their spot in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League final.

Teenage Girl Gives Birth After Alleged Amritsar Rape

Teenage Girl Gives Birth After Alleged Amritsar Rape

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A 15-year-old girl in Jalandhar has given birth months after allegedly being raped by a boy in Amritsar. Police have registered a Zero FIR and booked the accused under the POCSO Act and the BNS.

Cockroach party protests move to Lucknow; Amritsar, Bengaluru next

Cockroach party protests move to Lucknow; Amritsar, Bengaluru next

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Students and government job aspirants in Lucknow protested alleged examination irregularities, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, as part of a nationwide campaign by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

LPU row: DGP defends police restraint, vows action against vandals

LPU row: DGP defends police restraint, vows action against vandals

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav visited Lovely Professional University (LPU) after student protests erupted over an alleged rape and vandalism. He stated that police used maximum restraint but would take strict action against those involved in violence. An FIR has been registered and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe the rape allegation, while police also facilitated dialogue between students and university authorities to resolve administrative grievances.

31-year-old Goldy Brar: FBI's most wanted fugitive carrying $1 mn bounty

31-year-old Goldy Brar: FBI's most wanted fugitive carrying $1 mn bounty

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Satinderjeet Singh, alias Goldy Brar, a former petty criminal from Punjab, has escalated to become a leader of transnational organised crime and is now featured on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. The FBI has offered a USD 1 million reward for information leading to his arrest, citing his alleged involvement in assassinations, extortions, and trafficking of narcotics and weapons across the US and Canada. Brar is also linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, designated an "individual terrorist" by India, and accused of orchestrating the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.

LPU unrest: Highway reopens after 15-hr blockade; classes suspended

LPU unrest: Highway reopens after 15-hr blockade; classes suspended

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Students at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara, Punjab, protested alleged rape claims, leading to a 15-hour blockage of National Highway-44 and clashes with police. The university suspended classes and postponed exams. BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu accused the AAP government of instigating the unrest to disrupt an upcoming Amit Shah rally, while police registered a rape case and formed an SIT despite LPU calling the claims "rumours."

1966 Asian Games: How India's 10 Bravehearts Defeated Pakistan To Win Hockey Gold

1966 Asian Games: How India's 10 Bravehearts Defeated Pakistan To Win Hockey Gold

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Legendary Indian hockey player Harbinder Singh reminisces about India's historic first Asian Games gold medal in 1966, defeating arch-rivals Pakistan. He shares insights into the team's motivation, the challenging final match played with 10 men, and the evolution of hockey over the decades, including concerns about declining domestic spectator interest and India's prospects for future Asian Games.

Pakistan ISI Suspected in Amritsar Police Station Grenade Attack

Pakistan ISI Suspected in Amritsar Police Station Grenade Attack

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Six individuals have been arrested in connection with a grenade attack on the Bhindi Saida police station in Amritsar, Punjab. Preliminary investigations suggest the module was backed by Pakistan's ISI.

Meet Mohammed Rafi's 'Only Official' Student

Meet Mohammed Rafi's 'Only Official' Student

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

'Manoj Kumarji had tears in his eyes after hearing my dad sing Mera Rang De Basanti Chola. He said, 'This is my voice for my desh bhakti songs".'

Amritsar Police Uncover Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Amritsar Police Uncover Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Amritsar police have dismantled a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module, arresting four individuals and seizing sophisticated weapons and ammunition.

LPU suspends classes as anti-rape protests turn violent

LPU suspends classes as anti-rape protests turn violent

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara, Punjab, engaged in violent protests, vandalising property and clashing with police over unverified claims of a female student being raped on campus. The unrest led to the suspension of classes and postponement of exams, while police registered a rape case and formed an SIT, despite the university denying the allegations as 'rumours'.

Govt Deliberates Allowing Airport Operators to Own Airlines Amid Conflict of Interest Concerns

Govt Deliberates Allowing Airport Operators to Own Airlines Amid Conflict of Interest Concerns

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu stated that no decision has been made regarding allowing Delhi and Mumbai airport operators to own and run airlines, as the government is carefully considering the implications of relaxing cross-ownership restrictions, including potential conflicts of interest and the need for more airlines.

Amritsar Police Uncover Cross-Border Drug And Arms Smuggling Operation

Amritsar Police Uncover Cross-Border Drug And Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Amritsar Police have dismantled a cross-border drug and arms smuggling module, arresting three individuals and seizing a significant quantity of methamphetamine and firearms.

Amritsar Man Killed in Targeted Shooting; Police Investigate

Amritsar Man Killed in Targeted Shooting; Police Investigate

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A man was shot dead at close range by unidentified assailants in a border village in Amritsar. Police have launched an investigation.

Drug Smuggling Module Busted in Amritsar, Two Arrested

Drug Smuggling Module Busted in Amritsar, Two Arrested

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The Punjab Police's Counter-Intelligence unit in Amritsar has dismantled a drug smuggling module, arresting two individuals and seizing 5 kg of heroin. Investigations reveal links to a Pakistan-based smuggler and a foreign handler.

Arms Smuggling Attempt Foiled in Amritsar; Gangster Link Suspected

Arms Smuggling Attempt Foiled in Amritsar; Gangster Link Suspected

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Punjab Police in Amritsar foiled an arms smuggling attempt, recovering illegal weapons and linking the consignment to gangster Gurpreet Singh alias Goldy Dhillon.

SIR reunites long-lost brothers after 35 yrs in Haryana

SIR reunites long-lost brothers after 35 yrs in Haryana

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

Sita Ram, who left his family 35 years ago to avoid burdening them with his polio treatment costs, was reunited with his brother Dalbir in Jind, Haryana. The reunion happened during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Punjab, which required Ram to obtain his School Leaving Certificate from his native village.

Punjab Lions Bowler Takes Field After Grandfather's Death

Punjab Lions Bowler Takes Field After Grandfather's Death

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Ludhiana Lions' Krish Bhagat played an important Sher-E-Punjab T20 League match against Amritsar Soormas, dedicating a crucial wicket to his late grandfather, Chunni Lal Bhagat, a former Cabinet Minister. Krish shared how his grandfather's journey from Pakistan inspired him and spoke about his own early start in cricket, his family's support, and his focus on team goals in the league.

Two Arrested, 7kg Heroin Recovered in Amritsar Drug Bust

Two Arrested, 7kg Heroin Recovered in Amritsar Drug Bust

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Punjab Police arrested two individuals in Amritsar and seized 7 kg of heroin from their possession. The suspects were allegedly involved in transporting large quantities of heroin, and further investigation is underway to uncover the larger narcotics network.

Govt Plans Airport Auction Cap

Govt Plans Airport Auction Cap

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

'The number of airport bundles that may be awarded to a single bidder would be capped.'

Amritsar Police Smash Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Amritsar Police Smash Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling operation in Amritsar, arresting six individuals and seizing weapons linked to Pakistan-based smugglers.

25 sixes, 233 runs! Abhishek roars back

25 sixes, 233 runs! Abhishek roars back

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Abhishek Sharma scored a sensational 233 runs off just 91 balls, including 25 sixes, in a senior inter-district One-day match in Punjab. This explosive knock comes at a crucial time for the left-hander, who has been struggling for form in international T20I cricket despite his past success and destructive batting ability.

Punjab police uncover ISI terror network, 4 juveniles among 9 arrested

Punjab police uncover ISI terror network, 4 juveniles among 9 arrested

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Punjab Police have successfully dismantled two ISI-backed cross-border terror modules, leading to the arrest of nine individuals, including four juveniles. The modules were involved in recruiting local youth, conducting surveillance of security installations, and procuring illegal weapons under the direction of foreign-based ISI handlers.

BJP Stages Protest in Amritsar, Demands CBI Probe into Warehousing Official's Suicide

BJP Stages Protest in Amritsar, Demands CBI Probe into Warehousing Official's Suicide

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

The Punjab BJP staged a protest in Amritsar against the AAP government, demanding a CBI probe into the suicide of a warehousing corporation official and justice for his family.

Represented India in 3 nations, ex-envoy asked to prove citizenship

Represented India in 3 nations, ex-envoy asked to prove citizenship

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

When contacted, Punjab Chief Electoral Officer Anindita Mitra said Suri's name was never removed from the electoral roll as his name is part of the draft electoral roll published on August 13.

Chandigarh tense as march seeking Beant Singh assassin release turns violent

Chandigarh tense as march seeking Beant Singh assassin release turns violent

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Chandigarh police on Saturday used tear gas shells and water cannons to disperse protesters who tried to breach barricades during a march towards Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria's residence, seeking the release of Sikh prisoners, including Jagtar Singh Hawara, who is serving a life sentence for the assassination of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh in 1995.

ISI-backed terror module planned to attack Jantar Mantar during student protests: Police

ISI-backed terror module planned to attack Jantar Mantar during student protests: Police

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Punjab Police have revealed that an ISI-backed terror module, recently busted, had planned an attack on Delhi's Jantar Mantar during recent student protests. Members of the module, including juveniles, travelled to the site with materials for petrol bombs, but their plan was foiled. Nine accused have been apprehended, and arms and ammunition recovered.

'Some forces want to disturb Punjab peace': Badal after Nanded attack

'Some forces want to disturb Punjab peace': Badal after Nanded attack

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal underwent a 90-minute surgery for a 'kirpan' attack injury sustained inside a gurdwara in Nanded and is now stable, with doctors repairing a tendon and ulnar artery nerve.

Glimpses Of Monsoon Mayhem

Glimpses Of Monsoon Mayhem

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

The southwest monsoon has intensified across India, bringing heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and prompting red alerts for several states, alongside concerns over landslides and urban flooding.

'Won't let...: Sukhbir Badal's 1st reaction after kirpan attack

'Won't let...: Sukhbir Badal's 1st reaction after kirpan attack

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, injured in a 'kirpan' attack at a Nanded gurdwara, has vowed to prevent 'forces' from disturbing peace in Punjab and the country, asserting his party, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), will not be deterred.

Channi skips Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha speech amid Punjab Congress rift

Channi skips Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha speech amid Punjab Congress rift

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Congress MP from Jalandhar, Charanjit Singh Channi, was conspicuous by his absence when party leader Rahul Gandhi spoke in a debate in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, bringing to the fore the recent rift within the party's state unit.

Gurugram: Father hangs self, 7-yr-old makes video as mother screams

Gurugram: Father hangs self, 7-yr-old makes video as mother screams

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

A 36-year-old man was found hanging in his Gurugram home, with his wife detained by police following allegations from his family that she sought a divorce and may be involved in his death. The couple's seven-year-old son reportedly recorded a video of his father hanging.

Cruel! Lovepreet loses CWG gold by just 1kg

Cruel! Lovepreet loses CWG gold by just 1kg

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Indian weightlifter Lovepreet Singh secured a silver medal in the men's +110kg category at the Commonwealth Games, setting a new snatch record. He finished just one kilogram behind New Zealand's David Andrew Liti, who made a remarkable comeback in the clean and jerk to clinch gold. This medal contributed to India's successful weightlifting campaign, which concluded with eight medals.

Lovepreet Singh settles for silver despite record lift in men's +110kg

Lovepreet Singh settles for silver despite record lift in men's +110kg

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

National record holder Lovepreet Singh secured a silver medal in the men's +110kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games, setting a new Games record in the snatch category. He finished just one kilogram behind New Zealand's David Andrew Liti, who claimed gold.

Why India Has No Hockey Umpire or Official at 2026 World Cup

Why India Has No Hockey Umpire or Official at 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

For the first time since 1998, no Indian umpire or technical official will be present at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, a situation that has left former international officials disappointed and calling for a structured pathway to develop and support Indian officiating talent.

Missing Australian NRI murdered by brother over property

Missing Australian NRI murdered by brother over property

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A Melbourne-based Indian-origin teacher, Sunil Sharma, who went missing in Amritsar, was allegedly murdered by his brother, Satish Sharma, over a property dispute. Police investigations revealed Satish conspired with property dealers to usurp Sunil's properties, leading to his murder with a baseball bat after being drugged. Sunil's body was then disposed of in a canal, and his family, including his daughter, had appealed for help in finding him. Satish, his wife, and son have been arrested, and a search for the body and other conspirators is ongoing.

Cross-Border Terror Links Uncovered In Punjab Arrests

Cross-Border Terror Links Uncovered In Punjab Arrests

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Punjab Police, in coordination with central agencies, arrested two men in Amritsar, Davinder Singh and Rajwinder Singh, recovering two hand grenades. The accused were in direct contact with foreign-based handlers and were planning terror-related activities, with connections to an individual already in Amritsar Jail.

All Sikh MLAs, ministers to appear before Akal Takht: Punjab CM

All Sikh MLAs, ministers to appear before Akal Takht: Punjab CM

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that all Sikh MLAs and cabinet ministers will appear before the Akal Takht on June 29 regarding the anti-sacrilege law. This decision follows a closed-door meeting in Amritsar, where Mann stated that representatives would present their views in writing. The Akal Takht had summoned Sikh legislators and ministers over objections to the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, which it claims was enacted without consulting the Sikh Panth. Mann also addressed accusations of challenging the Akal Takht's authority and criticised political appointees for one-sided decisions.

Cross-Border Arms And Hawala Network Busted In Punjab

Cross-Border Arms And Hawala Network Busted In Punjab

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Punjab Police have successfully dismantled a cross-border illegal arms smuggling and hawala network, arresting four individuals, including an Afghan national. Authorities recovered eight sophisticated pistols and seven live cartridges. Investigations suggest the arrested individuals were linked to a foreign-based smuggler using hidden drop locations for weapon consignments.

Aussie teacher goes missing in Punjab; daughter seeks CM Mann's help

Aussie teacher goes missing in Punjab; daughter seeks CM Mann's help

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The daughter of an Indian-origin high school teacher based in Melbourne, who went missing in Amritsar last month, has appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for help in tracing her father.