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Punjab govt cracks down on farmer leaders ahead of protest

Ahead of their planned protest in Chandigarh on March 5, several Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) leaders were detained in early morning raids at their residences on Tuesday and Chief Minister Bhagwant......

Around 12K cops join anti-drug drive in Punjab; 750 locations raided

The Punjab police launched a statewide operation against drugs, conducting raids at more than 750 locations as the cabinet sub-committee on the drug menace held its first meeting on Saturday,......

Farmers call off Chandigarh march after Punjab Police crackdown

Punjab Police thwarted farmers' attempt to march to Chandigarh on the Samyukta Kisan Morcha's call for a week-long dharna beginning Wednesday, as multiple checkpoints were set up across the state......

Punjab police raid 1,274 immigration firms, 7 illegal travel agents held

The Punjab police conducted raids and search operations at 1,274 immigration firms across the state to protect the youth aspiring to settle abroad from falling prey to unscrupulous travel agents,......

Punjab LoP 'in touch' with 32 AAP MLAs, ministers

Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa Monday claimed that 32 Aam Aadmi Party MLAs were in touch with him to switch sides. IMAGE: Leader of Opposition in Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa.......

Finance Secretary TK Pandey is new Sebi chairman

The Union government on Thursday appointed Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the 11th chairman of the capital market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). IMAGE: Tuhin......

After 3 years, a bureaucrat to head Sebi

Seasoned bureaucrat and a stickler for rules Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey will be at the helm of capital market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), for three years.......

Tough Time Ahead for Banking Sector?

Net NPAs increased to Rs 36,260 crore in the December quarter from Rs 34,843 crore in September and Rs 33,116 crore in December 2023, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic......

Bank Deposits: Govt Plans To Increase Insurance

Currently, deposits of up to Rs 5 lakh are covered under the deposit-insurance scheme. IMAGE: A rush of account holders at the New India Co-operative Bank's Versova branch, north west Mumbai,......

Coop Bank Faces RBI Curbs, Depositors Panic

Account holders of the New India Co-operative Bank woke up to a rude shock on Friday morning, after the Reserve Bank of India's bar on withdrawal of funds came into effect. The order was issued on......

Will Hathiram Be Killed In Paatal Lok?

'I insisted only Jaideep could play Inspector Haathiram Chaudhary.''Yes, Jaideep is a really good actor but this was not just about the performance.''Even that tired walk of him reflects the mood......

'I've Never Written With The Market In Mind'

'When I am working on a series, be it Paatal Lok on Amazon Prime or Kohrra on Netflix, I never take it for granted that we will be back with another season.''It's only at the end of the season that......

'I Don't Give Much Importance To Looks'

'It's the work that counts.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Arjun Rampal/Instagram Arjun Rampal has been busy working in various projects, and he's excited about them all. But the thing he's *really*......

Watch Rahman Perform Chhaava LIVE!

'Look at the amazing combination of you coming from Punjab, me coming from Chennai, and we are making a Marathi film.' IMAGE: Vicky Kaushal and A R Rahman. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vicky......

FC Goa edge past Punjab FC in ISL thriller

FC Goa defeated Punjab FC in an Indian Super League match with Carl Mchugh scoring the all-important goal in the dying moments of the first half in New Delhi on Thursday. IMAGE: A crucial......

ISL: East Bengal thrash Punjab FC, keep playoff hopes alive

East Bengal maintained their newfound form with a 3-1 thumping of Punjab FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) match in Kolkata on Saturday. IMAGE: With three games left to play, both East......

Rahane named KKR captain for IPL 2025

India batter Ajinkya Rahane will captain defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League beginning on March 22, the franchise announced on Monday. IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane......

I-League: Delhi FC end losing streak with win over Dempo

Delhi FC recorded their first win in 10 games, beating Dempo Sports Club 2-1 in the I-League in Mahilpur, Punjab, on Sunday. IMAGE: Delhi FC secured their victory with goals from Cameroonian Samir......

ISL: 10-man Odisha hold Punjab to a draw

IMAGE: Odisha FC stay seventh in the Indian Super League after their 1-1 draw against Punjab FC on Monday. Photograph: Indian Super League/X Isak Ralte's 51st minute strike helped 10-man Odisha FC......

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