The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a petition challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision to acquit Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati murder case. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant scheduled the final hearing for the week starting November 16. The petition was filed by the deceased journalist's son. Ram Rahim, who was previously sentenced to life imprisonment by a CBI court in 2019, is currently serving a 20-year sentence in Sunaria jail for the rape of two disciples. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/nation/petition-against-ram-rahims-acquittal-accepted-for-hearing/

Chaos erupted in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha as the session began, with Congress MLAs staging a sharp protest. The opposition leaders raised slogans against the government, leading to significant disruptions in the assembly proceedings. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/punjab-vidhan-sabha-993462.html

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) organized a religious event at Gurdwara Shaheed Baba Gurbaksh Singh to commemorate the historic act of Bhai Sukha Singh and Bhai Mehtab Singh, who punished Massa Ranghar for desecrating the Golden Temple. During the event, Giani Parvinderpal Singh shared historical insights about the Sikh warriors' dedication and urged the community to draw inspiration from their bravery. The program included Akhand Path Bhog and Gurbani Kirtan by Ragi Jathas. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/event-to-commemorate-the-revision-of-massey-ranghar/

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema addressed a state-level seminar on Guru Ravidas Ji's teachings at Amity University, Mohali. He emphasized that Guru Ji's message of equality and social justice is timeless. Cheema announced that the Punjab government is establishing a state-of-the-art 'Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Bani Study Centre' at Dera Ballan with an investment of ₹25 crore, for which ₹11 crore has already been spent on land purchase. He urged students and scholars to study the concept of 'Begampura' to build a discrimination-free society. https://sanjhisoch.com/%E0%A8%B8%E0%A9%8D%E0%A8%B0%E0%A9%80-%E0%A8%97%E0%A9%81%E0%A8%B0%E0%A9%82-%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%B5%E0%A8%BF%E0%A8%A6%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%B8-%E0%A8%9C%E0%A9%80-%E0%A8%AE%E0%A8%B9%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%BE-2/

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to recommend a 10-day parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara on humanitarian grounds, citing his mother's critical health condition. Mann assured that the state government would take full responsibility for maintaining law and order during the parole period. Hawara, currently in Tihar Jail for the Beant Singh assassination case, is a UT cadre prisoner, meaning the final decision rests with the Union Home Ministry after administrative reports from the Chandigarh administration. https://www.etvbharat.com/pa/state/chief-minister-mann-mann-meets-governor-for-jagtar-hawara-parole-appeals-for-decision-on-humanitarian-grounds-pbs26081202430

A total solar eclipse is set to occur on August 12, 2026, visible across parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Russia. While areas like the US, Canada, and the UK will witness a partial eclipse, India is not in the visibility path. The event will begin globally at 15:34 UTC and conclude by 19:58 UTC. Experts emphasize using certified solar viewing glasses to prevent eye damage, as looking directly at the sun is unsafe except during the brief total phase. https://punjab.news18.com/photogallery/lifestyle/solar-eclipse-2026-a-solar-eclipse-will-occur-in-many-countries-across-the-world-on-august-12-the-sun-will-be-completely-covered-in-some-places-while-appearing-partially-obscured-in-others-find-out-t-994629.html

The Mandi Minor canal breached again shortly after repairs, flooding nearly 600 acres of paddy crops and entering residential colonies. The recurring breaches during the paddy season have caused significant financial loss to farmers and led to a drinking water crisis in villages like Rarh, Chauke, and Walianwali. While farmers are struggling with irrigation issues, the Canal Department's Executive Engineer, Atinder Singh Sidhu, claimed to be unaware of the fresh breach. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/there-was-another-break-in-mandi-minor/

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has recommended a 10-day parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara, citing his 31-year imprisonment and his mother's poor health. The state government has expressed no objection to the parole and the recommendation has been forwarded for the Governor's approval. https://punjab.news18.com/news/punjab/chandigarh-cm-bhagwant-mann-speaks-on-jagtar-hawara-parole-recommends-10-days-parole-local18-994563.html

The 'Miri-Piri Khalsa March,' which started from Sri Akal Takht Sahib to promote the principles of Sikhism and panthic unity, concluded at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib in Talwandi Sabo. Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh and SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami addressed a massive gathering, stating that conspiracies to weaken Sikh institutions will never succeed. They emphasized that the Sikh community remains united under the leadership of Sri Akal Takht Sahib despite attempts by anti-panthic forces to create divisions. The 12-day march saw participation from lakhs of devotees across Majha and Malwa regions. https://punjab.news18.com/news/dharm/conspiracies-to-weaken-sikh-institutions-and-panthic-unity-will-never-succeed-giani-kuldeep-singh-gargajj-993034.html

In Amritsar's New Model Town, a shocking incident occurred where a man allegedly attacked his own sister with an iron rod over a property dispute. The victim, Navdeep Kaur, who had traveled from Mumbai, sustained severe injuries including a fractured leg. The entire incident was captured on CCTV, showing two men assaulting the woman outside her home. The victim's elder brother alleged that the younger brother wanted to seize the entire family property. Local police at Chheharta station are investigating the case based on the footage and medical reports. https://punjab.news18.com/news/amritsar/amritsar-woman-attacked-by-brother-with-iron-rod-cctv-video-surfaces-local18-992987.html