Manoj Bajpayee calls Tiger Shroff's shooting incident sad and scary, stresses the need for safety
Manoj Bajpayee called the shooting involving Tiger Shroff frightening and hoped investigators would quickly hold those responsible accountable. | Bollywood
Hindustan Times
Were Ranveer, Aamir or Salman targets? Tiger Shroff shooters visited their homes, say cops
Police are checking whether the gang named the actors as targets or the shooters went out of curiosity. Ten people have now been held, including two women who delivered the gun after it was picked up from Amritsar in a “dead drop”.
The Indian Express
Sarfaroshi ki tamanna: The protest anthem once disowned by its writer
Who wrote Sarfaroshi ki tamanna and why is it associated with Ramprasad Bismil? Why is it still sung at protest sites across India, including PoK?
The Indian ExpressCBI lodges FIR in Parvinder Singh Jhota case, visits Mansa; autopsy at PGI
The CBI on Wednesday re-registered the FIR in the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota at its Chandigarh unit. His post-mortem will be conducted by a team of experts at the PGIMER, Chandigarh, while a magistrate will hold the inquest in the city.
The Tribune
Marco Rubio visits Reliance’s Jamnagar refinery, discusses energy & tech partnerships
The US is now India’s largest LPG supplier, says Ambassador Sergio Gor
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Discussed energy and technology partnerships around a major refinery could strengthen India's energy supply infrastructure, though no concrete deal is confirmed in the summary.
The Indian Express
Mukesh Ambani, Anant Ambani Host Marco Rubio At Jamnagar Refinery
Mukesh Ambani and Anant Ambani hosted US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ambassador Sergio Gor at Jamnagar, showcasing Reliance’s refinery, New Energy giga-factories and data centre projects.
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The showcase of New Energy giga-factories and data centre projects signals investment in advanced technology infrastructure in India.
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Large industrial projects like the refinery and planned giga-factories are generally associated with job creation, though the article does not quantify this.
Republic WorldWestern disturbance to bring rain on Oct 24, 25 to Punjab, Haryana after 10-day dry spell
A fresh western disturbance is likely to affect north-west India from October 24 bringing with it the possibility of rain at a few places in Punjab and Haryana, the weather department said on Wednesday.
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Rain forecast after a 10-day dry spell may benefit crops in Punjab and Haryana, though the amount and impact remain uncertain.
The Tribune
Businessman found dead at Chandigarh’s Taj Hotel; woman’s visit under lens
The Chandigarh police are probing the visit of a woman who reportedly came to meet Deepak Mittal at the hotel on Tuesday
The Indian Express
London taxi driver's £40 Amritsar painting sold for £75,000 in 2016
A painting bought for just £40 at a car boot sale in Britain turned out to be a remarkable piece of Indian art nearly three decades later.
Times of IndiaPunjab's first stubble-burning FIR before Diwali: Who has been booked and why?
The first FIR regarding stubble burning had been registered in Kapurthala, signaling the pro-active measures the administration will have to take this season.
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Farmers booked for stubble burning face legal penalties and enforcement pressure during the harvest season.
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Enforcement against stubble burning aims to reduce pollution and improve air quality in Punjab and surrounding regions.
The Tribune
Tiger Shroff Attack: Weapons Sent Via ‘Dead Letter Box’ In Amritsar
Tiger Shroff Attack: Weapons Sent Via ‘Dead Letter Box’ In Amritsar | Heavy Security For Salman Khan
Republic World
Devi Sri Prasad happy he sang Ramayana song Ravana Tandav in Telugu; praises Rahman amid criticism
AR Rahman composed music for the new Ravana Tandav song from Ramayana which sees Yash perform the Shiva tandav. It received mixed responses.
Hindustan Times
Basmati farmers in Punjab, Haryana reap windfall as prices jump 53% to Rs 42 per kg
With basmati prices jumping from Rs 28 to Rs 45 per kg, Indian farmers see a windfall, though experts urge caution over market volatility.
ThePrintCBI registers FIR in Jhota murder case; autopsy to be conducted at PGIMER-Chandigarh
The post-mortem examination of slain anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota will be conducted by a team of experts at the PGI, Chandigarh, while a Magistrate will conduct the inquest proceedings in the city, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said.
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CBI intervention and magistrate-led inquest proceedings strengthen institutional oversight and due process in a criminal investigation.
The TribuneDaler Mehndi row: Anupam Kher backs Punjabi singer as ‘I do not drink alcohol’ remark resurfaces
Actor Anupam Kher has come out in support of Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi amid the controversy over his performance at a Navratri event in Uttarakhand, saying he was hurt by the way the veteran artiste was publicly criticised by a Cabinet minister.
The Tribune
Parvinder Singh Jhota murder case: CBI takes over probe, post-mortem to be done at PGI Chandigarh
CBI takes over Parvinder Singh Jhota murder probe; team reaches Mansa amid family consultations and forensic investigations.
The Hindu7 held with hand grenade, pistols and over 3 kg heroin in Punjab
Seven people have been apprehended along with a hand grenade, two pistols and 3.491 kg of heroin in Punjab, an official said on Wednesday.
The Tribune
Insurer rejects liver transplant-related claims citing ‘alcoholism’, man wins Rs 19.2 lakh
The Chandigarh consumer commission directs ICICI Lombard to pay Rs 18.7 lakh with interest after rejecting liver transplant claims over alcoholism.
The Indian Express
Who was Nazrul Islam? Bangladesh man executed for ‘indecent act’ in Saudi Arabia
Nazrul hailed from Birampur village under Sultanpur union of Brahmanbaria Sadar upazila and was the eldest among four siblings, according to Bangladeshi media reports.
The Indian ExpressPunjab govt employees go on two-day mass casual leave over pending demands
Lakhs of Punjab Government employees have gone on mass casual leave on Wednesday and Thursday to protest against the state government’s failure to address their pending demands, with the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of employees’ unions announcing demonstrations across the state.
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Mass casual leave disrupts normal government operations and creates uncertainty for employees regarding job security and salary implications.
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State government services including public works, utilities, and administrative functions are impacted by widespread employee absence.
The Tribune