A wrap-up of the major news at 5 PM featuring significant updates on Bhupesh Baghel, Raj Kumar, and other key national and regional events as reported by News18 Punjabi. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/latest-news-5-today-punjabi-news-bhupesh-baghel-raj-kumar-danny-985245.html

Travel vloggers Steve and Ivana compared tourist experiences in Mumbai and Delhi, rating Mumbai '100' against Delhi's '0'. They praised Mumbai for the freedom to remain unnoticed despite the crowds and its diverse architecture. In contrast, they found Delhi overwhelming due to constant public attention and people staring, leading to a viral debate on social media about the social fabric of both cities. https://punjabi.abplive.com/lifestyle/delhi-vs-mumbai-foreign-tourists-gave-delhi-a-0-rating-know-the-reason-875110

Arvind Kejriwal went live unexpectedly to criticize the central government's policies regarding ethanol and petrol. He targeted PM Modi and Nitin Gadkari, raising questions about fuel pricing and economic strategies. The address focused on exposing alleged discrepancies in government claims and discussing the impact on the common man. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/punjab/arvind-kejriwal-live-ethanol-petrol-gadkari-pm-modi-985232.html

Punjab Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat announced that the area under horticulture in the state has increased to 5.21 lakh hectares due to farmer-friendly policies. The government, led by CM Bhagwant Mann, is encouraging farmers to shift from traditional wheat-paddy cycles to high-value crops like fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The department is providing financial aid, technical guidance, and quality seeds to boost productivity and sustainability. Farmers are urged to contact local offices to avail benefits of government schemes. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/punjab-horticulture-punjabs-horticulture-area-increases-by-5-21-lakh-hectares/

Former BharatPe MD Ashneer Grover reacted sharply to a social media user who asked him to donate his 900 crore wealth. The controversy started after his wife Madhuri Jain Grover made comments on family planning and wealth on the show Lock Upp Season 2. Ashneer called the user's request a 'casual way of begging' and backed his wife's stance, leading to a viral exchange on X. https://punjabi.abplive.com/trending/ashneer-grover-replies-on-social-media-trolling-of-madhuri-jain-controversial-statement-lock-up-2-875108

A major terrorist attack on a police check post in the Ziarat district of Balochistan, Pakistan, resulted in the deaths of 9 police officers, with 5 others reported missing. The attack occurred near the Mangi Dam area. In a subsequent clearance operation conducted by security forces, 15 terrorists belonging to the Fitna al-Khawarij group were killed. Authorities have cordoned off the area and are continuing search operations for the missing personnel. https://punjabi.abplive.com/news/world/pakistan-balochistan-terrorist-attack-at-least-9-policemen-killed-at-police-station-875107

In a significant political development ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Punjab, the entire panchayat of Pithoral village in the Sultanpur Lodhi constituency has joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Previously associated with MLA Rana Inder Pratap Singh, the panchayat members cited their support for the Punjab government's development policies as the reason for their switch. Constituency in-charge Sajjan Singh welcomed them, stating that this move strengthens the party's grassroots presence. This shift is being viewed by political experts as a notable change in local political dynamics. https://punjab.news18.com/news/kapurthala/sultanpur-lodhi-pithoral-panchayat-joins-aam-aadmi-party-local18-985243.html

In Dhuri, Sangrur, five miscreants attacked two youths, Dev Kumar and Anil Kumar, with sharp-edged weapons inside a hair-cutting salon. Both victims succumbed to their injuries. DSP Gurpreet Singh stated that the incident, which occurred around 1:30 PM, appears to be a result of personal enmity. Police are currently scanning CCTV footage to identify and arrest the suspects. Doctors confirmed that one youth was brought dead while the other died during treatment. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/punjab/070726/dhuri-miscreants-attacked-two-youths-with-sharp-weapons-both-youths.html

The body of 26-year-old Karanjot Singh was found under suspicious circumstances in a grain market in Halwara, Ludhiana. The deceased had serious injury marks on his head and body, and his clothes were found scattered at different locations. The family suspects murder and has demanded the arrest of the culprits. Police have sent the body for post-mortem at Civil Hospital Ludhiana. Villagers expressed concern over increasing drug-related deaths in the area, noting over 10 such suspicious deaths in the last two years. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/body-of-young-man-found-in-mysterious-condition-in-halwara-family-suspects-murder/

Punjab School Education Board Chairman Dr. Amarpal Singh has indicated that the last date for school admissions, currently July 10, may be extended if necessary. Speaking at an event in Baba Bakala Sahib, he emphasized that student and parent interests are a priority. He also announced that digital birth certificates are now mandatory for admissions to prevent future clerical errors in certificates. Regarding vacant teacher positions, he clarified that recruitment falls under the Punjab Government's jurisdiction, while the Board focuses on academic and examination matters. https://punjab.news18.com/news/mohali/punjab-school-education-board-admission-last-date-extension-2026-local18-985225.html