Punjab PWD Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO criticized the Congress and Akali Dal during a public meeting in Jandiala Guru. He stated that Congress leaders are fighting over the Chief Minister's post instead of focusing on development. He also targeted the Badal family, claiming SAD has become a single-family party. The minister expressed confidence that people trust the AAP government led by Bhagwant Mann and will vote for them again in the upcoming elections due to their welfare policies and transparent administration. https://punjab.news18.com/news/punjab/there-is-a-lot-of-competition-in-congress-for-the-cm-s-post-people-are-trusting-aap-again-eto-985028.html

During News18 Punjabi's Prime Time, Rasulpur supported the decision to remove the film 'Satluj'. He stated that the film was being used to provoke people and incite emotions, making its removal necessary to maintain peace and order in society. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/khabran-da-prime-time-rasulpur-985033.html

A Mumbai court has rejected the bail application of Rajendra Lodha, former director of Lodha Developers, in a 181 crore corporate land fraud case. The court observed that such economic offenses erode public trust in financial institutions. The prosecution alleged that Lodha misused his position to sell company lands at low prices to other developers using forged documents. Despite health concerns like heart disease being raised by the defense, the court denied bail, citing the risk of tampering with witnesses and the ongoing nature of the investigation. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/nation/rs-181-crore-land-scam-bail-application-of-former-lodha-developers-director-rejected/

A BJP worker, Papi Pan (26), died and three others, including a Mandal President, were injured due to electrocution during a flag-hoisting ceremony in Keshpur, West Bengal. The accident occurred when a long iron pipe used for the flag touched a high-tension overhead wire during the celebration of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's 125th birth anniversary. The injured are undergoing treatment at Chandrakona Rural Hospital, and police are investigating the incident. https://punjab.news18.com/news/national/party-worker-dies-after-suffering-electric-shock-while-hoisting-bjp-flag-ak-985037.html

Union Minister Amit Shah announced that 'Bharat Taxi' services will expand to every state and over 500 cities within the next two years. Speaking at the 5th Foundation Day of the Ministry of Cooperation, he also introduced 'White Revolution-2', aiming for a 35% increase in dairy farmers. The plan includes strengthening the cooperative network through new PACS and primary dairy committees, alongside promoting ethanol and organic fertilizer production in the sugar sector. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/nation/060726/bharat-taxi-to-reach-every-state-and-500-cities-in-the-next-2-years.html

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has taken a firm stand against the film 'Satluj', demanding its removal from OTT platforms. The religious body raised objections regarding the portrayal of Sikh history and characters in the film. The issue was discussed in News18 Punjabi's show 'Khabran Da Prime Time', highlighting concerns over historical accuracy and the potential for hurting religious sentiments. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/khabran-da-prime-time-ott-sgpc-gurcharan-985026.html

The Agniveer recruitment rally for youth from six districts of Punjab—Patiala, Sangrur, Mansa, Barnala, Malerkotla, and Fatehgarh Sahib—is scheduled from July 30 to August 10, 2026, at Polo Ground, Patiala. ADC Anuprita Johal reviewed preparations with army officials, ensuring a transparent process for over 12,000 expected candidates who have cleared the CEE exam. https://punjab.news18.com/news/punjab/punjab-agniveer-recruitment-rally-for-youth-of-6-districts-from-july-30-to-august-10-985030.html

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has alleged that drug trafficking is thriving in Punjab's prisons under political patronage. Citing the recent arrest of two Hoshiarpur jail officials after a prisoner's viral video, the SAD RTI cell claimed that the AAP government's anti-drug campaign has failed. They also criticized the anti-corruption helpline, stating that out of 5.33 lakh complaints received between 2022 and 2024, action was taken in only 1,394 cases, resulting in just one conviction. The party accused the government of misusing public funds for self-promotion while failing to curb extortion and target killings. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/drug-trade-is-going-on-in-punjab-jails-under-political-patronage-sad/

The struggle for justice initiated by human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra remains in the spotlight as 135 Punjab Police personnel have been convicted to date in cases related to fake encounters. The issue gained renewed attention following a ban on the film 'Sutlej' (formerly Punjab 95) starring Diljit Dosanjh. Khalra, who exposed thousands of illegal cremations, was himself abducted and murdered in 1995. While 135 lower-rank officials faced sentencing after decades of legal delays, families still seek complete justice and adequate compensation for their long-standing suffering. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/explainers/jaswant-singh-khalra-long-fight-for-justice-135-police-personnel-punished-know-why-the-ban-on-a-film-has-rekindled-the-issue/

Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Hardevram, posted at Shastri Nagar Police Station in Jodhpur, was caught red-handed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) while accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000. He had allegedly demanded Rs 50,000 from a woman to remove her husband's name from an assault case. The ACB laid a trap and arrested him at the woman's house. A case under the Anti-Corruption Act has been registered. https://punjab.news18.com/news/national/jodhpur-asi-bribery-case-asi-caught-in-acb-trap-while-accepting-a-bribe-of-rs-40000-ak-985022.html