NEWS HEADLINES PUNJAB
HARJEET SAHOTA
US Stocks sell off Nasdaq correction recession fears The U.S. stock market experienced a significant sell-off for the second consecutive session on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite officially entering correction territory. This downturn comes in the wake of a disappointing jobs report that has heightened fears of an impending recession. The Labor Department’s latest report … Read more
Indian Winners from Every Sport Paris 2024 Olympics Medal Tally The Paris 2024 Olympics, running from July 26 to August 11, have been a significant event for Indian sports, showcasing outstanding performances and remarkable achievements across various disciplines. With Indian athletes competing in 69 medal events across 16 sports, the nation has demonstrated its growing … Read more
Shreyas Iyer’s Preparations for the ODI Series Shreyas Iyer, a notable figure in Indian cricket, has been seen rolling his arms during a training session ahead of the upcoming ODI series. This sighting has piqued the interest of cricket enthusiasts and analysts alike, especially since Iyer’s contributions to the ball have been minimal in international … Read more
Bharat Bhushan Ashu Arrest Connection Tender Scam & Money Laundering The Enforcement Directorate (ED) made headlines on Thursday with the arrest of Bharat Bhushan Ashu, a former minister and Congress leader from Punjab, in connection with a money-laundering case linked to a tender scam. Ashu, who held the portfolio of food and civil supplies in … Read more
Sitharaman Against Conflicting Claims, Defended Union Budget 2024 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday firmly dismissed the opposition’s allegations of bias in the Union Budget 2024, presented in Parliament on July 23. Responding to a heated budget discussion in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman asserted that no state, regardless of political affiliation, was denied funds. Her … Read more
Major Scare: Bomb Threat on Jammu to Jodhpur Express Early Tuesday morning, an express train traveling from Jammu to Rajasthan’s Jodhpur was abruptly halted at the Kasu Begu station in Firozpur, Punjab, following a bomb threat. The threat, communicated through the Rail Madad app using a mobile number registered in West Bengal, triggered an immediate … Read more
CM Extends Welcome Governor Gulab Chand Kataria Despite Controversies Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann extended a warm welcome to the state’s new governor Gulab Chand Kataria, on Sunday, signaling a fresh chapter in the state’s administration. Kataria’s appointment follows the resignation of Banwarilal Purohit, marking a significant shift in Punjab’s political landscape. The CM’s gesture … Read more
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has unveiled a transformative project for the southern part of the state: the 150-km long Malwa Canal. This ambitious canal, the first of its kind to be constructed in Punjab since independence, promises to cater to the irrigation needs of nearly 2 lakh acres. As part of the state … Read more
Arrest of El Mayo Zambada & Guzmán López: Sinaloa Leaders Captured The unexpected arrests of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán López in El Paso, Texas, have sent shockwaves through both the law enforcement community and the criminal underworld. These high-profile apprehensions mark a significant victory in the ongoing battle against the Sinaloa Cartel, … Read more
Biden Ends Re-election Campaign in Defense of Democracy In an unprecedented move, President Joe Biden announced the end of his re-election campaign, framing his decision as a “defense of democracy.” During an Oval Office address on Wednesday night, Biden emphasized the importance of preserving democratic values over personal ambition. Biden’s announcement is significant not only … Read more