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Punjab

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Another blow to Punjab Congress as Navjot Kaur Sidhu resigns, accuses PPCC Chief of destroying party from within and praises PM Modi

OpIndia Staff - 1 February, 2026

Her decision to leave the party comes just a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Dera Ballan in Jalandhar, adding a political edge to the timing of her announcement.

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As PM Modi visits Dera Sachkhand Ballan on Sant Ravidas Jayanti, know who Ravidassiyas are, and why they consider themselves separate from mainstream Sikhism

Anurag - 1 February, 2026

The Prime Minister’s Punjab visit includes renaming Adampur airport after Guru Ravidas. His visit comes amid heightened political focus on Dalit outreach, with Dera Ballan wielding influence across Doaba ahead of the state’s assembly elections.

PM Modi to visit Punjab on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti, Adampur Airport to be named Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport

OpIndia Staff - 31 January, 2026

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Punjab on 1st February, 2026. At around 3:45 PM, Prime Minister will visit Adampur airport where he...

Crime

Amritsar Rural Police catches 51.5 kg of heroin, nabs two operatives linked with Pakistan-based narco-terror network

OpIndia Staff - 30 January, 2026

According to Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav, examination of the phones of the operatives caught by the police revealed that they were working in coordination with a Pakistan-based handler.

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Jammu resident Raman Kumar arrested in Punjab for links with Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti

Divya Bharti - 25 January, 2026

The Punjab Police arrested Raman Kumar, a Jammu resident and key associate of Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, in SAS Nagar. Kumar, found with a .30 bore pistol, is allegedly linked to the Ambala Police Station blast and provided financial aid to attackers.

Crime

Punjab Police bust two Babbar Khalsa modules targeting Republic Day celebrations, IED with 2.5 kg RDX, weapons and ammunition recovered, 5 arrested

OpIndia Staff - 23 January, 2026

In a significant blow to Pakistan's ISI-backed terrorist networks, the Punjab Police busted two Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) modules in two separate operations today....

Law

Punjab and Haryana HC stays FIR against RTI activist, journalists in CM Bhagwant Mann helicopter row: Here is what we know so far

OpIndia Staff - 22 January, 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed a criminal investigation against a law student and three journalists. They were booked for questioning the use of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s helicopter while he was abroad, a move the court called protected speech.

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Punjab: Amritsar police arrest Sikh man for desecrating Hindu deity images, Hindu activist flags rising attacks; Exclusive details

Anurag - 22 January, 2026

The accused was booked under Section 298 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after identification from social media clips. Hindu organisations demanded strict action, cautioning authorities against attributing deliberate religious desecration to mental instability claims casually.

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