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14-year-old's rape, murder in Jalandhar: Punjab women's, child rights panels push for fast-track trial

Jalandhar, Nov. 27 -- The chairpersons of the Punjab state women's commission and state commission for protection of child rights (PSCPCR) met the family members of the minor girl, who was allegedly r... Read More


Malaysia and a number of countries want to ban social media use for under-16s in 2026: Here's what we know so far

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 27 -- Malaysia is moving to implement a blanket ban on the use of social media for those under the age of 16, starting 2026. The tighter regulations were mooted amid the recent spa... Read More


PPCB acts against open burning of waste in Mohali

Mohali, Nov. 27 -- Taking cognisance of complaints on social media, the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) on Wednesday took action on open burning of waste in Mohali. Upon every complaint, the co... Read More


Magh Mela 2026: Fair goes hi-tech with AI surveillance, smart utilities

PRAYAGRAJ, Nov. 27 -- Building on the technological innovations introduced during Mahakumbh 2025, the upcoming 44-day Magh Mela 2026 is set to unfold on an unprecedented high-tech scale. Authorities a... Read More


NGT slams Punjab govt for delay in providing clean drinking water to Zirakpur-Banur-Rajpura belt

Mohali, Nov. 27 -- The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) reprimanded the Punjab government for delaying in providing clean drinking water to the residents of Zirakpur-Banur-Rajpura ... Read More


National Guard shot in DC: Shooter's potential motive revealed after deadly attack near White House

India, Nov. 27 -- Two National Guard members were critically injured after a shooting incident near the White House in Washington DC on Wednesday, November 26. The suspect is now in custody, and while... Read More


'Sonia, Rahul and I will fix it': Kharge on Karnataka power tussle

Bengaluru, Nov. 27 -- Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday acknowledged the ongoing leadership crisis in the state and said the matter would be resolved soon. "Sonia, Rahul and I will fix i... Read More


Tarn Taran man caught with 5 kg heroin, 1.6 kg crystal meth in Kharar

Mohali, Nov. 27 -- In a major drug seizure, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Punjab Police caught a Tarn Taran resident with 5 kg heroin and 1.6 kg crystal methamphetamine (ICE) in Kharar on We... Read More


350th martyrdom anniv of Guru Tegh Bahadur: AAP targets PM for skipping Punjab events; BJP hits back

Chandigarh, Nov. 27 -- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and central ministers over their absence from events organised by the Punjab government to commemo... Read More


Ludhiana: More than 400 PSPCL engineers exit official coordination groups

Ludhiana, Nov. 27 -- Electricity services across Ludhiana district came under severe strain on Wednesday after more than 400 high-rank PSPCL engineers, responsible for maintaining uninterrupted power ... Read More