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Anna Hazare Hospitalised in Mumbai: Renal Infection Detected, Health Reportedly Stable

Mumbai, September 1, 2026: Veteran social activist Anna Hazare, 89, has been admitted to Bombay Hospital in Mumbai after his blood reports indicated a renal (kidney) infection, according to his associate Datta Awari.

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Minor Girl Allegedly Gang-Raped on Moving Sleeper Bus After Seeking Help in Heavy Rain

New Delhi, September 1, 2026: A teenage girl was allegedly gang-raped inside a moving sleeper bus after she sought a lift during heavy rain in Greater Noida, in a case that has raised fresh questions over the safety of women and minors travelling in public and private buses.

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Punjab

Why Raja Warring Could Face Arrest Soon: The Buta Singh Remarks Case Explained

Chandigarh, September 1, 2026: Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring is facing renewed legal pressure after the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) recommended immediate action for the arrest of the accused in a case concerning alleged derogatory remarks against former Union Home Minister Buta Singh.

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Punjab Banks to Remain Closed on Friday: Know Why Branches Will Stay Shut on September 4

Chandigarh, September 1, 2026: Customers planning to visit bank branches in Punjab this Friday should take note: banks across Punjab will remain closed on September 4, 2026, on account of Janmashtami.

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ABVP Retains Panjab University President’s Post as Ankit Bidhan Wins with SOI Support

Chandigarh, September 1, 2026: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has retained the president’s post of the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC) for a second consecutive year, with its candidate Ankit Bidhan defeating his nearest rival by more than 500 votes.

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Punjab Congress to Kick Off 2027 ‘People’s Manifesto’ Campaign from Amritsar

Chandigarh, August 31, 2026: The Punjab Congress has announced a statewide consultation campaign to prepare its “People’s Manifesto” for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, with the exercise set to begin from Amritsar.

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Punjab Sees First Groundwater Turnaround in Decades; 109 Blocks Show Improvement

Chandigarh, September 1, 2026: Punjab has reported a significant improvement in its groundwater situation, with Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal saying the state has recorded its first major turnaround in decades.

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August 31 News Round-Up: PU Polls, BJP’s 117-Seat Punjab Plan, GDP Growth and Major State Developments

Chandigarh, August 31, 2026: Punjab and the national political landscape witnessed several major developments on Monday. From the Panjab University student elections and BJP’s 2027 Punjab strategy to a major improvement in groundwater levels, a directive involving Congress leader Raja Warring and India’s latest GDP figures, here are the key stories of the day.

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Punjab Farmers Back on Streets: MSP, Debt Waiver and Water Rights Among Key Demands

Chandigarh, September 1, 2026: Farmers' organisations across Punjab have once again intensified their agitation, with protests spreading across the state over a wide range of agricultural, economic and Punjab-specific issues.

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Jalandhar SHO Jai Inder Under Spotlight: Two Major Cases That Raised Questions Over Police Action

Jalandhar, September 1, 2026: The functioning of Basti Bawa Khel Police Station has come under renewed scrutiny following reports of action against SHO Jai Inder Singh. Media reports said Jai Inder was sent to the police lines, while Sub-Inspector Gurdeep Singh took charge of the police station. The reported action came amid concerns surrounding gang activity and alleged lapses in dealing with criminal elements in the area.

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Bhagwant Mann, Kejriwal Meet Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Bengaluru, Pray for Punjab’s Prosperity

Bengaluru, August 31, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia visited the Art of Living Ashram in Bengaluru and met spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Sunday.

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Sukhbir Badal Backs Punjab Employees, Urges Them to Unite Under SAD Flag

Chandigarh, August 30, 2026: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has extended his support to Punjab government employees amid their ongoing agitation, urging them to remain united and raise their concerns collectively.

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