Punjab

The Shiromani Akali Dal has taken a major step against senior leader Ravinder Singh Brahmpura of the Khadur Sahib constituency on allegations of anti‑party activities. The party has expelled him from primary membership.

Jhalander: Around 3 a.m. late at night near the Pathankot bypass, teams of the World Hindu Council and the Cow Protection Squad allegedly seized two Mahindra pickup trucks loaded with cattle. Both vehicles were covered with a tarp. During the operation, while pursuing one vehicle, it collided with the other and then crashed into a roadside pole. After the accident, the driver attempting to flee was apprehended by members of the cow‑protecting team.

14-September Jalandhar A suicide case has emerged once again at the AGI flats in Jalandhar. Here, a 24‑year‑old woman allegedly jumped from the height of the flat and took her own life. The deceased has been identified as Jasmine, 24.

Punjab hosts the men's Asian Champions Trophy for the first time, Nitin Kohli thanks CM Bhagwant Mann The big hockey battle will commence in Jalandhar from October 27, and the final will be held in Mohali on November 5.

A three‑year‑old child was found unattended on a river bridge after his parents, attempting to cross the rapidly rising Godavari, jumped into the water. Rescue teams retrieved the child and the adults, sparking renewed calls for stricter safety measures during monsoon floods.

In Fagwara, Kapurthala district, a 48-year-old man troubled by a domestic dispute allegedly committed suicide by setting a trap. After the incident, the police, based on the deceased’s brother’s statement, filed a case against his wife and arrested her. The police are engaged in a thorough investigation of the entire case. The deceased is identified as New Model Town.

While the open‑world thrills of Grand Theft Auto VI dominate headlines, the game also introduces a suite of subtle innovations—from adaptive AI to a seamless social hub—that enrich the player experience beyond the main storyline.

Veteran pilot Abhay Verma, one of the dwindling number of aviators to have logged hours in India’s aging MiG‑21 fleet, warned that the aircraft’s deteriorating safety record makes it “a flying bomb,” as the Air Force accelerates its phase‑out in favor of newer platforms.