PHAGWARA: A young man from Kapurthala district has died by suicide after alleged prolonged harassment and betrayal by his wife and her family, according to a complaint lodged with Begowal police.

PHAGWARA: A 16-year-old girl has allegedly been lured away under the pretext of marriage in Bajwa village under Talwandi Chowdhrian near Kapurthala.

MUMBAI: Actress Genelia Deshmukh revealed that she had a "scarily good time" sharing screen space with Manoj Bajpayee in their forthcoming horror-comedy "Police Station Mein Bhoot".

SHEFFIELD: Sheffield United have signed midfielder Alex Matos on a three-year deal, with the Blades paying Chelsea an undisclosed fee for the services of a player who can operate in a number of positions.

ISLAMABAD: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has urged the Pakistan government to take measures to end enforced disappearances in the country, calling it a practice that constitutes a crime against humanity under international law.

CHANDIGARH: Due to heavy rain and the prevailing flood-like situation across Punjab, Panjab University, Chandigarh, has postponed all examinations scheduled for September 2, 2025.

GANDHINAGAR: In a statewide crackdown on adulterated and substandard food products, the Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) of Gujarat seized 46 tonnes of inedible items valued at around Rs 1.8 crore in August.

CHENNAI: Three persons, including a one-year-old girl, were killed in a tragic accident on the Tiruchi-Chennai National Highway near Siruganur in the early hours of Monday when the car they were travelling in rammed a stationary government bus that had developed a technical snag.

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University, Chandigarh, will conduct the second round of physical counseling for admission to B.Ed. (General), B.Ed. Yoga, and B.Ed. Special Education (ID) courses for colleges of education in Chandigarh on September 2 and 3, 2025. The counseling will be held at Dev Samaj College of Education, Sector 36, Chandigarh.

NEW DELHI: The weather in Delhi-NCR changed dramatically on Monday as overcast skies gave way to spells of rain and gusty winds across the region, bringing much-needed respite from the heat and humidity.

NEW DELHI: India's equity market might be underestimating the likely turn in its growth cycle, as the nation may be able to take a larger share of global output due to macro fundamentals and earnings recovery, a report said on Monday.

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Police has arrested a cybercriminal from Balasore for defrauding several individuals of Rs 16 lakh by promising high returns on investments through a software application, a senior police official informed on Monday.

PHAGWARA: Under the directions of Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh and the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Amrit Kumar Panchal, the Health Department has intensified medical relief efforts in flood-hit areas of Kapurthala district.

CHANDIGARH: Office of CEO Punjab informed that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued necessary directions regarding the facilitation of voting by Amritpal Singh, Member of Lok Sabha from 03-Khadoor Sahib Parliamentary Constituency, Punjab, who is also a member of the Electoral College for the ongoing Vice-Presidential Election, 2025.

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University has announced that all its affiliated colleges, Regional/Rural Centres, and Constituent Colleges located in the State of Punjab will remain closed from 1st to 3rd September 2025.

MOHALI: Rayat Bahra University hosted a special information session by the Indian Air Force (IAF) for its students under the banner of the Directorate of Induction and Selection in Holistic Approach (DISHA). The initiative aimed at providing detailed insights into the recruitment process, career opportunities, and guidance for becoming an officer in the Air Force.

PHAGWARA: Amid continuous rainfall and an alert issued by the Meteorological Department, Additional Deputy Commissioner Phagwara, Dr. Akshita Gupta (IAS), on Monday issued an advisory urging residents to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel, particularly through low-lying areas, temporary pathways, and katcha roads vulnerable to flooding.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian today informed that while the State has witnessed widespread devastation due to incessant rains and floods, affecting almost the entire State and causing unprecedented damage to human lives, property, crops, livestock and infrastructure, the government has been working tirelessly round-the-clock to address this adverse situation and provide immediate relief to the affected citizens.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise, and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday said that it is deeply unfortunate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is completely ignoring the devastation caused by floods in Punjab, a state that has always faced the country's challenges head-on. Cheema also condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah for not providing any assurance of releasing the pending funds of Rs 60,000 crore or a relief package in response to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann's letter, which had appealed for the release of the due funds.

MUMBAI: Actor and filmmaker Jackky Bhagnani envisioned Haryana as a vibrant hub of filmmaking after meeting Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.

PUNJAB: Acclaimed Punjabi actor and singer, Ammy Virk, has decided to lend his support to those affected by the Punjab floods.

MUMBAI: Actress Priya Marathe’s sudden demise shook the entire nation on August 31. The actress' co-stars and friends from the industry took to their social media accounts in expressing their shock and grief.

NEW DELHI: With 23 of the world’s top 50 life sciences companies establishing centres in the country, India has emerged as the global hub of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) for life sciences, according to a report on Monday.

LEEDS: Hampshire pacer Sonny Baker is set to make his England debut in the first ODI against South Africa on Tuesday, having been named in Harry Brook's starting XI for the fixture.

LONDON: England’s seam-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton has announced that he will be taking an indefinite break from red-ball cricket with immediate effect to focus on playing the shorter formats.

MUMBAI: The domestic benchmark indices ended the session in green on Monday, registering a sharp rally amid heavy buying in IT and automobile stocks.

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani government helicopter crashed in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan's Diamer district on Monday, killing all five crew members on board, local media reported, quoting officials.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has temporarily suspended mail delivery to the United States following the new taxes and duties imposed by the Donald Trump administration, local media reported on Monday. The Pakistan Post has also stopped delivering booked mail to the US due to its fears that it will be returned as per the new rules announced by Washington.

PATNA: Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday launched a fierce attack on the BJP, alleging large-scale electoral fraud with the backing of the Election Commission of India. Addressing a massive gathering at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Park in Patna on the last day of the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' LoP Rahul Gandhi declared that he would soon expose what he termed as “vote theft” engineered by the BJP.

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government’s Central Flood Control Room on Monday issued a flood warning after the discharge of 3.29 lakh cusecs of water from the Hathni Kund barrage in Haryana in the morning at around 9 A.M., an official said.

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the validity of Telangana’s rules defining “local candidates” for admission to medical colleges.

KOLKATA: The bank accounts, assets, and properties of the close relatives of Jiban Krishna Saha, who was arrested recently, are under the scanner of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in connection with the multi-crore cash for school-job case in West Bengal.

PHAGWARA: A mega blood donation camp was organized by the Sant Nirankari Mission at the Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhavan, Rihana Jattan. Along with devotees of the Mission, residents from nearby areas also came forward enthusiastically to donate blood. A total of 124 units were collected during the drive.

PHAGWARA: In response to the flood situation in Sultanpur Lodhi, the district administration has intensified relief efforts to ensure uninterrupted support to residents in affected areas. Under the supervision of Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Alka Kalia, four dedicated teams have been deployed since early morning to deliver essential supplies directly to households using SDRF boats.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab, which is suffering from the most devastating floods of the past half century, needs urgent support to recover from this calamity and to provide relief to the affected people. In this regard, Member of Parliament from Sangrur, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a special relief package for Punjab.

KOLKATA: A section of tainted and ineligible West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) candidates, on Monday, approached the Calcutta High Court, seeking to participate in the new recruitment process.

CHANDIGARH: Keeping in the view of continuous heavy downpour and prevailing flood situation in Punjab, all the higher educational institutions, including colleges, universities and polytechnic institutes, will remain closed in the state till September 3, 2025, informed S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of Higher and Technical Education Minister, Punjab.

MUMBAI: Actress Shubhangi Atre, who rose to fame for her portrayal of Angoori Bhabi in &TV’s popular show "Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai," recently celebrated her grandmother’s 100th birthday.

MUMBAI: Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji finally decided to celebrate their National Award win, but in their unique Rahul and Tina style.

PHNOM PENH: Sangita Basfore expressed relief after her crucial goal ensured East Bengal’s place in the Group Stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26, despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Hong Kong’s Kitchee SC in their final Group E clash on Sunday.