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Punjab–Centre Face-Off Over High Court Chief Justice Appointment; Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra Takes Oath

Chandigarh, September 7, 2026: A fresh dispute has erupted between the Punjab government and the Centre over the appointment of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra as Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The Punjab Cabinet had sought a hold on his appointment and oath, alleging that the state government’s views were not properly considered before the Centre notified the elevation.

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Controversy over the attack on Delhi police: Two female journalists said the assault intensified after Muslim identity was revealed

New Delhi, September 5, 2026: Two female journalists affiliated with 4PM News Network said that when they attempted to question Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at an event in South Delhi, they were taken into custody by Delhi Police officials at Saket Police Station and were physically assaulted.

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FBI-Wanted Manjeet Singh Bedi Arrested in Jalandhar: What We Know About the US Fraud Case

Jalandhar, September 5, 2026: Jalandhar Commissionerate Police have arrested 65-year-old Manjeet Singh Bedi, an Indian-origin US citizen who was wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection with an alleged $600,000 fraud involving US government welfare benefits. He was reportedly traced and arrested near Paragpur in Jalandhar.

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Punjab’s ₹10 Lakh Health Card Goes Digital: Download It From Home in 3 Easy Steps

Chandigarh, September 5, 2026: Beneficiaries of Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) can now download their ₹10-lakh health cards online from home, making it easier for families to access an important document without visiting a service centre. The facility has been enabled by the State Health Agency (SHA), Punjab through its official portal.

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Amritsar Police Bust Illegal Arms Supply Network, Two Arrested With 8 Pistols and 103 Cartridges

Amritsar, September 4, 2026: Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted an alleged illegal arms supply network and arrested two men, recovering eight .30-bore pistols and 103 live cartridges, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said.

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ED Raids Hyderabad Properties Linked to ‘Ganja Queen’ Neetu Bai in Money-Laundering Probe

Hyderabad, September 4, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches at properties linked to Neetu Bai, described in police records as an alleged key figure in a ganja-selling network, as part of a money-laundering investigation arising from narcotics cases registered in Telangana.

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Reasi Security Operation: Terror Hideout Unearthed, Arms and Ammunition Recovered

Reasi, September 4, 2026: Security forces have uncovered an alleged terrorist hideout in the Khataji Ridge area of Mahore in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, recovering a cache of arms and ammunition during a joint search operation.

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Amritsar Intensifies Crackdown on Synthetic Paneer as Dairy Farmers Give 10-Day Ultimatum

Amritsar, September 4, 2026: The issue of synthetic and analogue paneer has intensified in Amritsar, with the Food Safety Department stepping up inspections at dairies and food establishments and collecting samples of products suspected of not meeting prescribed standards.

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Punjab Launches ‘Pehchaan’ Portal to Help Families Trace Unknown and Unclaimed Dead

Chandigarh, September 3, 2026: Punjab has become the first state in India to launch a statewide public digital portal, ‘Pehchaan’, for identifying unidentified and unclaimed deceased persons found at government mortuaries. The initiative was formally launched by Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Wednesday.

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Pune Land Dispute Turns Violent: Two Sons Allegedly Assault Elderly Parents With Sticks

Pune, September 2, 2026: A land dispute in Pune district allegedly turned violent when two brothers attacked their elderly parents with wooden sticks after objecting to the sale of land registered in their mother’s name, police said.

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Jalandhar North Political Shake-Up: Former AAP Halqa In-Charge Dinesh Dhall Joins BJP

Jalandhar, September 3, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has received a major boost in Jalandhar as Dinesh Dhall, former AAP halqa in-charge of Jalandhar North, joined the BJP on Wednesday.

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ED Presses Punjab Police for FIR Against Nitin Gohil, Sends Fresh Electronic Evidence

Chandigarh, September 2, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has for the third time asked the Punjab Police to register an FIR against Nitin Gohil and others in an alleged money-laundering-related case, stepping up pressure ahead of the next hearing of the matter in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

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