Mohali: Drug peddler held in Kharar; weapons, cash seized

Police in Mohali arrested drug peddler Randhir Singh, seizing 25 grams of heroin, a pistol, and ₹12,500 in suspected drug money during a chase near Azad Complex. An FIR has been registered under NDPS and Arms Act.

Guest Column| Punjab on brink: From myths, misgovernance to reforms

Punjab faces a severe water crisis, with 117 of 150 administrative blocks over-exploited. Rivers run dry, groundwater depletes, and storage infrastructure is limited. The state lacks capacity to retain water, challenging narratives of intentional water wastage and highlighting complex hydrological and ecological constraints.

‘Don’t sacrifice public transport for private vehicles’: Tejasvi Surya writes to BBMP Chief on prime Bengaluru land

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya urges BBMP to allocate 45-acre Hebbal land entirely for metro infrastructure, opposing the state government's plan to use part of it for a tunnel road project, emphasizing the need for public transport solutions in congested Bengaluru.

Punjab: 3 workers die cleaning sewage plant in Bathinda refinery township

Three sanitation workers died from suffocation while cleaning a sewage treatment plant in Bathinda's refinery township. Another worker is hospitalized. The incident occurred after workers inhaled methane gas during the cleaning operation.

Rahul calls on Pahalgam terror attack victim Lt Vinay Narwal’s family in Karnal

Rahul Gandhi met Lt Vinay Narwal's family in Karnal, offering condolences after the Pahalgam terror attack. The navy officer was killed alongside 25 others, leaving behind his recently wedded wife. Haryana CM announced compensation and a government job for the family.

Five of family killed in car-truck collision near Karnataka's Hubballi while returning from family function

A tragic car-truck collision near Ingalhalli village in Dharwad district resulted in the deaths of five family members, including three women. The accident occurred on National Highway 218 while they were returning from an engagement in Sagar. The truck driver reported the car collided head-on with his vehicle. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Man accused of murder, robbery at Agra jwellery killed in encounter with police

Main murder and robbery suspect Aman was killed in a police encounter after attempting to snatch an officer's pistol. He was accused of shooting a jeweller near Kargil crossing in Agra. Two other suspects are arrested or being sought.

Odisha govt asks officials to complete fire safety inspection in hospitals in 15 days

The Odisha government has mandated a 15-day fire safety inspection of government healthcare facilities following recent fire incidents. Health Secretary Aswathy S instructed officials to prioritize high-risk areas and ensure proper generator connections. A budget of Rs 300 crore is allocated for fire safety improvements, and regular mock drills and inspections will be conducted to maintain safety standards.

Patiala turns fortress to deter Punjab farmers from reaching Shambhu police station

Punjab Police blockaded roads near Shambhu police station to prevent farmer protests, detaining key leaders and setting up checkpoints. Farmers demand compensation for missing items during a previous crackdown, while authorities vow to maintain law and order.

‘Catcalled and hooted at just for wearing a CSK jersey’: Bengaluru woman recalls harassment outside Chinnaswamy

A Bengaluru woman shared her traumatic experience of being harassed while wearing a CSK jersey outside Chinnaswamy Stadium. The incident highlights escalating fan aggression during IPL matches, with a viral video showing violent scuffles and a sexual harassment complaint filed.

Senior IPS officer’s family in Bengaluru alleges harassment at IPL match, case filed: Report

A senior IPS officer's wife reported harassment of her children during an IPL match at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Police filed a case against two men, including an Income Tax officer, for sexual harassment and criminal intimidation.

Pune: Man caught transporting murdered wife’s body on motorcycle by night patrol

A 28-year-old man was caught transporting his murdered wife's body on a motorcycle by a night patrol team in Pune. He allegedly strangled her, attempted to dispose of the body, but was apprehended while trying to flee.

Civil defence volunteers rehearse mock drill exercise in Lucknow’s Police Lines

Civil defence volunteers in Lucknow conducted a mock drill at police lines, involving 200 participants practicing emergency responses, evacuation procedures, and protective measures against potential missile or air attacks, following Union home ministry guidelines.

Two RPGs, five grenades recovered in Punjab’s Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar

Punjab police recovered two RPGs, five hand-grenades, and two IEDs in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district. The cache, found in a forest area, suggests a potential coordinated operation by Pakistani intelligence and terror groups to revive sleeper cells.

SC directs Punjab, Haryana to cooperate with Centre on SYL Canal row

Supreme Court urges Punjab and Haryana to cooperate with Centre in resolving SYL Canal dispute, directing both states to work towards an amicable solution by August 13 amid decades-long water-sharing conflict.

'If you want to be a power hitter…': RCB’s Tim David impressed by BBMP’s open-air gyms, compares them to Singapore

Tim David, RCB's cricketer, praised Bengaluru's BBMP open-air gyms, comparing them to Singapore's facilities. While he lauded the city's fitness infrastructure, social media users criticized the limited availability of such amenities beyond the central business district.