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Imran Khan's supporters stage protests across Pak to mark his 3 years in jail; over 100 held

Pakistani police arrested over 100 supporters of Imran Khan during nationwide protests. Rallies were held to mark three years since the former prime minister's imprisonment. Authorities used force and tear gas to disperse demonstrators in Punjab and Sindh provinces. Khan's party alleged denial of medical care and visitation rights for…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Donald Trump administration revokes over 28,000 immigrant trucking licences, launches veteran hiring drive; Indian drivers may be affected

The Donald Trump administration has revoked the commercial driver's licences of more than 28,000 immigrant truck drivers as part of a crackdown on non-citizen drivers while launching a programme to replace them with US military veterans. The move could significantly affect thousands of Indian truckers, particularly those from Punjab and…

The Times of India · Aug 4

Weather tomorrow August 5: Is your state on IMD’s heavy rain alert list? Check forecast here

Weather tomorrow: On August 5, Assam and Meghalaya are bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, northern regions, including Delhi and Punjab, will experience widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand can expect broad rainfall patterns, along with isolated heavy showers. Central India, particularly Madhya Pradesh, is…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Why Cattle Egrets Follow Buffalo and What Their Symbiosis Reveals About Animal Foraging

The Numbers Behind the WalkA cattle egret foraging alone catches roughly one prey item per minute. Walking behind a large mammal, a buffalo, a cow, an elephant, that number jumps to 3.6 prey items per minute. The figure comes from a 1965 field study by H. Heatwole published in The…

Times Life · Aug 1

Punjab man Gurpreet Singh added to FBI’s ‘most wanted’ over alleged drug trafficking, illegal arms trade

An Indian national from Punjab has been added to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Most Wanted list over his alleged involvement in an international organised crime network accused of drug trafficking, firearms offences and racketeering.

The Times of India · Jul 31

Weather forecast for July 31, 2026: Check IMD rain alerts for Delhi, Gujarat, Kerala and more

Heavy rainfall is expected across large parts of India on Friday. Active monsoon conditions will persist over north, central, east, and southern regions. Several states are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds have also been forecast. Intense monsoon activity will continue…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

School holiday tomorrow, July 31: Will schools remain closed as IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for several states?

School holiday tomorrow, July 31: Active monsoon conditions are causing concern for students and parents regarding school closures. The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rainfall across many Indian states. District administrations will decide on local holidays based on weather and safety. Punjab has a pre-announced holiday on July 31 for…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

'All is well'? Charanjit Singh Channi conspicuous by his absence during Rahul's speech in Lok Sabha

Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi made headlines by missing Rahul Gandhi's speech in Lok Sabha, prioritising a protest over an alleged paper leak in Faridkot. This sheds light on the brewing tensions within the Punjab Congress, as party leaders balance internal disagreements with the pressing need to prepare for next…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

BJP protests outside AAP office over alleged Punjab paper leak

Bharatiya Janata Party workers protested outside the Aam Aadmi Party office in Delhi. They demanded accountability for alleged paper leaks in Punjab's recruitment exams. BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj criticized the AAP's perceived double standards on exam irregularities. Harsh Malhotra warned of escalating protests if the Punjab Education Minister does not…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Punjab Bandh today, July 30: What's closed, what's open, and why sanitation workers are protesting

Punjab Bandh What's Open What's Closed: Sanitation workers called a state-wide bandh across Punjab on Thursday. Commercial life halted in several towns as markets and businesses remained closed. Essential services like hospitals and chemists continued their operations without disruption. The shutdown followed a lathi-charge incident in Barnala eight days prior.

The Economic Times · Jul 30