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PTC Web Desk: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar is likely to be elected unopposed in the upcoming Baramati bypoll, after the Congress decided to withdraw its candidate. The party said the move was made as a gesture of respect for her late husband, Ajit Pawar, who passed away earlier this year in a plane crash. The bypoll is scheduled to take place on April 23. On the final day for withdrawal of nominations, Maharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal confirmed that the party's ...Read More >
Punjab bomb threat: Several schools in Punjab's Patiala district on Thursday received fresh bomb threats via email triggering immediate security response. The email threatened to carry out a suicide bomb blast at Patiala schools and trains in Ferozepur. Soon after receiving the information, several teams of police officials along with bomb disposal squad reached the spot and launched investigation. The premises were immediately evacuated and security agencies cordoned off the area. The email ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: India has welcomed the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, expressing optimism that the move could ease tensions and open the door to long-term stability in West Asia. In a statement issued on April 8, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it hopes the pause in hostilities will contribute to lasting peace in the region. Reiterating its consistent stance, India stressed that dialogue, diplomacy and de-escalation remain the most effective ways to resolve on ...Read More >
Punjab drug bust: In a significant crackdown on cross-border narcotics smuggling, the Kapurthala police have arrested four persons, including a woman and seized 16.8 kg of heroin in Phagwara. DGP Gaurav Yadav said the arrested accused have been identified as Balwinder Singh, a resident of Pandori Mohalla in Sultanpur Lodhi; Sumanpreet Kaur from Gohalwar village in Amritsar; and Harpal Singh and Jaskaranbir Singh, both residents of Dauke village in Amritsar district. The police also seized a gre ...Read More >
Manipur on boil: Fresh violence erupted in Manipur after a suspected rocket attack struck a civilian home in Bishnupur district, killing two children and leaving their mother critically injured. The incident took place in the early hours of April 7 at Tronglaobi Awang Leikai in Moirang, a village located along the sensitive hill-valley boundary. The preliminary investigation suggests, a projectile believed to have been fired from nearby hill areas hit the residence of Oinam Malemnganba, a Bord ...Read More >
Sathankulam custodial deaths: In a landmark judgment, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday sentenced nine Tamil Nadu police personnel to death in connection with the 2020 Sathankulam custodial deaths. The court described the incident as a "rarest of rare" case, citing extreme brutality and gross misuse of authority. Presiding Judge G Muthukumaran held all nine accused guilty of murder and other related charges in the deaths of trader P Jayaraj (59) and his son J Benniks (31). Th ...Read More >
UP tragedy: A routine act of parking a car turned tragic for a family in Farrukhabad. A 70-year-old woman died after being crushed by a Mahindra Thar that suddenly rolled backward because her grandson forgot to apply the handbrake. CCTV footage shows the grandson parking the car while the elderly woman opened the gate and stood outside to help. After letting the car in, she began closing the gate. At that moment, the vehicle suddenly moved backward, pushed her out, and pinned her against a wall ...Read More >
Chandigarh BJP office blast: In a significant breakthrough in blast outside Chandigarh BJP office , the Chandigarh Police and the Counter Intelligence wing of the Punjab Police unearthed an ISI-backed module with the arrest of five operatives and the recovery of a hand grenade, a .30 Zigana pistol and 10 live cartridges from their possession. The suspects have been identified as Balwinder Lal, alias Shami, of Majari village in Nawanshahr; Jasvir Singh, alias Jassi, of Bharapur village in Nawans ...Read More >
Nashik tragedy: A family trip turned into a heartbreaking tragedy in Maharashtra's Nashik district, where nine members of the same family lost their lives after their car fell into a water-filled well late at night. The accident was reported around 11.30 pm on Friday in Dindori taluka, nearly 40 km from Nashik. The family was returning home after attending a function at a banquet hall in Shivajinagar. According to officials, Sunil Dattatreya Dargode was driving the car when he suddenly lost co ...Read More >
Ganderbal encounter: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered magisterial probe into encounter in Ganderbal district in which alleged terrorist was killed by security forces. "I have ordered a thorough and impartial magisterial inquiry into the Arhama, Ganderbal incident. The inquiry will examine all aspects related to the incident and ensure that justice is served," the LG's office posted on X. Widespread concerns were raised over the killing as the army confirmed neutral ...Read More >
Halwara airport news: Travellers between Delhi and Ludhiana will soon have a new and faster way to fly. Union Minister of State Ravneet Bittu confirmed that direct flights connecting Delhi to Halwara Airport in Ludhiana will officially start on May 15, and tickets are already on sale. Two flights will run every day on this route, both using an Airbus A320 that seats 180 passengers. The first flight takes off early in the morning at 5.55 am, while the second departs at 12.55 pm. Each trip will t ...Read More >
Goa nightclub fire: In a significant turn of events, a court has granted conditional bail to Luthra brothers in connection with Goa nightclub fire that killed 25 people, even as they remain in custody in a linked forgery case. The Court of the Additional Sessions Judge at Merces granted regular bail to the brothers in connection with the December 2025 fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub. The Luthra brothers will not be released from jail despite getting bail. Police in Mapusa have taken ...Read More >
Ludhiana factory blast: A massive explosion was reported at a firecracker factory in the Jodhan area of Ludhiana, causing the building to collapse resulting in the death of one youth while another woman was severely injured. As soon as information about the explosion was received, teams from various departments rushed to the spot. Administration and local residents also rushed to the spot and pulled the youth trapped under the concrete slab with the help of a JCB and sent him to the Civil Hosp ...Read More >
Bihar stampede: At leas eight people were killed and several others injured during a stampede like situation at Sheetla Temple in Bihar's Nalanda district. The incident occurred when a large number of devotees gathered at the temple for worship, leading to severe overcrowding and a stampede like situation, during which several people were crushed. Several teams of police officials along with local villagers rushed to the spot and launched relief and rescue operations. Visuals shows large numbe ...Read More >
Punjab and Chandigarh holiday update: Government offices, schools and colleges in Punjab and Chandigarh will remain closed tomorrow on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. Prior orders regarding the holiday have already been issued. This holiday is part of the government's official annual calendar. According to the 2026 holiday calendar, there will be a total of 31 government holidays, out of which five fall on Sundays. During these holidays, all government offices, municipal corporation offices, s ...Read More >
Indian stock market update: Indian stock markets closed sharply lower on Monday, marking a weak end to the financial year 2025-26. The decline came as rising tensions in West Asia and a surge in crude oil prices dampened investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 1,635.67 points, or 2.22 per cent, to settle at 71,947.55. During the day, it had fallen over 1,800 points. The broader NSE Nifty also slipped 488.20 points, or 2.14 per cent, to close at 22,331.40. Most of the heavy selling w ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: India has temporarily suspended operations at its principal visa application centre in Dhaka on Wednesday, citing escalating security risks and unrest in the Bangladeshi capital. The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) at Jamuna Future Park, which handles the bulk of Indian visa applications in Dhaka, closed at 2 pm. Officials said the move was necessary due to the "current security situation." Applicants with appointments scheduled for Wednesday were informed that their applicat ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: Ludhiana district continues to witness a steady rise in dengue cases, with the total count reaching 361. As per the latest report issued by the office of the Civil Surgeon, Ludhiana, 15 new cases were recorded on Thursday. Currently, 35 cases remain active, while no dengue-related deaths have been reported so far. On the other hand, only one case of chikungunya has been reported in the district, with no new infections detected in the latest update. The health authorities have ide ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: Delhi woke up to severe air pollution on Tuesday, a day after Diwali, as relentless bursting of firecrackers ignored the Supreme Court-mandated time slots. The air quality index (AQI) reached 451 at 7 am, nearly twice the national safe limit, as toxic haze enveloped the city. On Diwali night, the AQI had already dipped into the 'very poor' category, while satellite cities Noida and Gurgaon recorded AQI levels of 407 and 402, respectively. Monitoring stations across Delhi reported ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: Indian graduate Ananya Joshi, who had been documenting her job search journey on social media, has bid an emotional farewell to the United States after failing to secure a suitable role. On September 29, she shared a tearful video on Instagram, capturing her departure and describing it as the "hardest step" of her journey. In her post, Ananya Joshi reflected on her years in America, calling it her first home as a financially independent adult. "By far the hardest step in this jour ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi on Monday visited flood-affected areas in Punjab's Gurdaspur district after paying obeisance at Dera Baba Nanak. He reached Makora Pattan in Dinanagar but was stopped by the district administration from crossing the Ravi river to meet residents of seven villages on the other side. The restriction led to a heated exchange between Congress leaders and district officials. Rahul Gandhi questioned why he wa ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: India on Thursday strongly condemned recent remarks by Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir, accusing Islamabad of using anti-India rhetoric to divert attention from its internal crises. "We have seen a continuing pattern of reckless, war-mongering and hateful comments from Pakistani leadership. It is a well-known tactic to stir anti-India sentiment to mask their own failures," said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. He cautioned that "any misadvent ...Read More >
PTC News Desk: Former Jharkhand CM and JMM founder Shibu Soren died at the age of 81 at Delhi's Gangaram hospital after prolonged illness. His son and current Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the death, saying, "Respected Guru Dishom has left us all. Today, I have become empty". He had been admitted to a hospital in Delhi due to kidney related ailment for last week of June. Fondly known as 'Dishoom Guru' by his supporters, Shibhu Soren has been a prominent leader in Indian politics servi ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: India is expected to witness a massive nationwide shutdown (Bharat Bandh) on July 9 as over 25 crore workers from key critical sectors, including banking, insurance, postal services, coal mining, highways, and public transport -- gear up for a day-long Bharat Bandh. The strike has been called by 10 central trade unions and their allied organisations to protest against the Centre's economic and labour policies, which they allege are anti-worker, anti-farmer, and pro-corporate in nat ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: India is set to receive wanted Khalistani terrorist Happy Passia from the United States in the coming days, as extradition proceedings near completion. Central security agency officials have confirmed that Passia, currently in US custody, will soon land at the Delhi Airport under heavy security arrangements. Happy Passia, a key figure linked to multiple terror attacks across Punjab, was apprehended on April 17 in Sacramento, California, by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: Himachal Pradesh remains in the grip of a severe monsoon crisis, with torrential rains claiming over 37 lives and crippling daily life across the hilly state. The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) has estimated property damage worth over Rs 400 crore, though officials fear the real toll could be much higher as search and rescue missions continue. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has extended a rain alert across the state till July 7, forecasting ...Read More >
PTC News Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday restrained Patanjali Ayurveda to broadcast any advertisements containing disparaging content against Dabur Chyawanprash. Justice Mini Pushkarna passed the order on the petition filed by Dabur alleging that Patanjali was running disparaging advertisements about one of its widely popular products. The advertisement stated that Patanjali claimed that it is the only firm that manufactures Chyawanprash according to the Ayurveda scriptures and classic ...Read More >
Punjab Weather: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated locations in Punjab till July 6. Flash alerts have been issued in several districts of the state until 1 pm on Tuesday due to the ongoing monsoon activity. According to the weather bureau, light to moderate rainfall is likely over most parts of northwest India during the next seven days. Isolated regions may also experience thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 km/h. R ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: India is building powerful new missiles to destroy enemy bunkers hidden deep underground. This comes soon after the United States used its biggest bunker-buster bomb, the GBU-57, to attack Iran's Fordow nuclear site on June 22. India's new project is being led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). They are working on a new version of the Agni-5 missile, which is usually used to carry nuclear weapons over 5,000 km. But this new version will be different -- it ...Read More >
Delhi CM death threat: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta received a death threat via a phone call late Thursday evening, following which police teams were put on high alert in both Ghaziabad and Delhi. According to police officials, the threat was issued around 11 pm through a call made to the Police Control Room (PCR) in Ghaziabad. The nature of the threat was considered serious, prompting immediate communication between Ghaziabad police and their Delhi counterparts. Following the alert, the D ...Read More >
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