Former Punjab Deputy CM and Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a sword outside a Gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra. The attacker, identified as Jaspal Singh dressed as a Nihang, was immediately detained by the police. Badal sustained a hand injury, and a female security inspector was also injured during the incident. Investigation is ongoing. https://punjab.news18.com/news/punjab/who-is-jaspal-singh-the-man-who-carried-out-a-life-threatening-attack-on-sukhbir-badal-outside-the-nanded-gurudwara-ak-995195.html

UK Sikh MP and Defense Committee Chairman Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi visited Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar to pray for Punjab's prosperity. During his personal visit, he addressed key NRI concerns, including threats to Kabaddi promoters by gangsters and the need for more international flights from Amritsar. He also advocated for leveraging the India-UK trade agreement to boost employment in Punjab and discussed diaspora issues with the Punjab Chief Minister and NRI Minister. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/punjab/130826/uk-mp-tanmanjit-singh-dhesi-pays-obeisance-at-sachkhand-sri-harmandir.html

The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated action against Punjabi students facing deportation in Canada. Protesting students are seeking legal recourse through the Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) to halt their removal. The situation has caused significant concern among the Indian student community in Canada as they fight for their residency rights. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/canada-deportation-cbsa-prra-n18g-995128.html

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to seek 10-day parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara on humanitarian grounds. Hawara has been in prison for 31 years, and Mann highlighted that his elderly mother is in critical health and wishes to see her son. The CM assured the Governor that the Punjab government would take full responsibility for maintaining law and order if parole is granted. Since the case is ongoing in Delhi, the Governor's recommendation as Chandigarh Administrator is required to proceed with the request. https://punjab.news18.com/news/punjab/chandigarh-chief-minister-bhagwant-mann-met-the-governor-regarding-a-10-day-parole-for-jagtar-singh-hawara-hs-local18-995149.html

An assassination attempt was made on Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal at Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra. The leader remained safe during the incident as security personnel intervened promptly. The attacker has been taken into police custody, and an investigation is underway to determine the motive behind the attack. Security has been beefed up in the area following the event. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/attack-on-sukhbir-badal-sri-hazur-sahib-nanded-995164.html

Harjashan Dhillon, son of AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra from Sanour, got engaged to Shubnoor Virk in a ceremony held in Zirakpur. The event was attended by several political figures including former minister Chetan Singh Jauramajra and former Patiala Mayor Sanjeev Bittu. While many district-level leaders of the AAP were present, some senior party leaders were notably absent. The couple exchanged rings in the presence of family and friends who wished them a happy future. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/punjab/mla-harmeet-singh-pathanmajra-son-gets-engaged-in-the-presence-of-political-figures/3287590

Indian cricketer Tanush Kotian, currently serving as a net bowler for the Indian team in Sri Lanka, has been appointed to a government job in the Income Tax Department, Mumbai. He is among 97 athletes selected under the sports quota from 3,595 applicants. Other recruits include female cricketer Tejal Hasabnis, yoga champion Abhishek, and para-shooter Akash. The department aims to honor sporting excellence through these appointments. Notably, star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is already an Inspector in the same department. https://punjab.news18.com/news/sports/tanush-kotian-indian-cricketer-gets-a-government-job-in-the-income-tax-department-receives-the-good-news-during-the-sri-lanka-tour-skm-995120.html

AAP Punjab media in-charge Baltej Pannu has accused Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh and other celebrities of running a smear campaign against Punjab at the behest of the BJP. Pannu clarified that a drug-related video shared by the cricketer is from Rajasthan, not Punjab. He criticized the celebrities for ignoring drug seizures at Gujarat's Mundra Port while targeting Punjab. Providing statistics, Pannu highlighted the Mann government's 'War on Drugs,' stating that over 75,000 accused have been named and massive quantities of narcotics seized. He questioned Harbhajan Singh's contribution to Punjab's sports culture despite being a former player. https://punjab.news18.com/news/punjab/chandigarh-baltej-pannu-major-statement-rajya-sabha-member-harbhajan-singh-bhajji-and-other-celebrities-are-running-a-campaign-to-defame-punjab-at-the-behest-of-the-bjp-hs-local18-995090.html

MP Manish Tewari shared a nostalgic photograph of the Congress party's past on social media. Reflecting on the older days, he captioned it 'Such was the Congress,' highlighting the party's historical culture and internal dynamics from previous eras. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/mp-manish-tewari-congress-mps-995077.html

Rahul Gandhi is set to visit Punjab amid internal conflicts within the state Congress unit. The visit aims to address factionalism and strengthen party unity ahead of political challenges. Party leaders are preparing for high-level meetings to resolve ongoing disputes and streamline the organizational structure in the state. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/punjab/rahul-gandhi-punjab-visit-rahul-gandhi-will-come-to-punjab-amidst-the-turmoil-995060.html