The news update covers significant topics including sacrilege cases (Beadbi), recent updates regarding passport procedures, and international news concerning Iranian leader Khamenei. It provides a summary of the latest happenings in Punjab and across the globe as reported by News18 Punjabi. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/latest-news-today-punjabi-news-beadbi-passport-khamenei-funeral-985007.html

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has disposed of the parole petition filed by Jagtar Singh Hawara. Hawara had sought parole to take care of his ailing mother. Following the court's disposal of the plea, Hawara's legal counsel stated that they would file a fresh request for parole. Currently, no immediate relief has been granted, and the legal team is preparing a new application to pursue the matter further. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/punjab/breaking-news-jagtar-singh-hawara-parole-news-news18-punjab-984953.html

The article clarifies Indian traffic rules regarding multiple challans in a single day. According to the Motor Vehicles Act, for offenses like jumping red lights, overspeeding, not wearing seat belts, driving on the wrong side, and using mobile phones while driving, a person can be fined multiple times in a single day if they repeat the mistake. The rules are designed to enhance road safety and reduce accidents by ensuring continuous compliance with traffic laws. https://punjabi.abplive.com/photo-gallery/news/india-how-many-times-can-traffic-challan-be-issued-in-one-day-for-the-same-traffic-rule-violation-in-india-874973

Former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi held a closed-door meeting, sparking significant political buzz in the state. Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring reacted to the development amid speculations of internal party shifts. The meeting is being viewed by experts as a potential indicator of strategic changes within the Punjab Congress leadership. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/punjab/punjab-congress-news-big-update-984512.html

Punjab BJP leader Kewal Singh Dhillon visited Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar to seek blessings from Sant Niranjan Das. He congratulated the Sant on receiving the Padma Shri award and expressed confidence that BJP would form the government in Punjab in 2027. Dhillon emphasized the party's commitment to the welfare of the poor and Dalit communities. https://sharechat.com?d=n

Diljit Dosanjh's film, originally titled 'Punjab 95', has finally been released on ZEE5 under the new title 'Satluj' after a three-and-a-half-year struggle with the CBFC. Despite the censor board demanding 127 cuts, director Honey Trehan and Dosanjh refused to compromise on the content, only agreeing to change the title. The film is a biopic of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, who investigated enforced disappearances in Punjab during the 1980s and 90s. It features Arjun Rampal and Suvinder Vicky in key roles and was released without any scene cuts. https://punjab.news18.com/photogallery/entertainment/punjab-95-is-now-sutluj-after-a-three-year-long-battle-with-the-censor-board-the-film-has-now-been-released-on-ott-without-any-cuts-ak-984247.html

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) dominated the Punjab local body elections, winning 56 out of 95 wards across four municipal bodies in Hoshiarpur, Fazilka, and Firozpur districts. The Congress finished second with 26 seats, followed by SAD with 7 and BJP with 3. AAP showed its strongest performance in Firozpur, winning 35 of 50 wards. These results, coming ahead of the assembly elections, reaffirm AAP's strong grip on local politics in Punjab. Notably, 11 candidates were elected unopposed before the polling took place on July 5. https://punjabi.abplive.com/news/punjab/punjab-news-aap-wins-big-in-punjab-s-hoshiarpur-and-jalalabad-municipal-council-elections-check-all-details-inside-874997

Leader of Opposition Pratap Singh Bajwa has advised Congress leaders that the party currently requires sacrifice and unity to grow stronger. He emphasized that leaders must move beyond personal interests to revive the party's presence in Punjab. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/partap-bajwa-on-congress-leaders-985057.html

The removal of Diljit Dosanjh's film 'Sutlej' from the Zee5 OTT platform has sparked a political controversy in Punjab. AAP MP Malwinder Singh Kang criticized the BJP, calling it an attempt to suppress Punjab's history and human rights issues related to Jaswant Singh Khalra. Meanwhile, Punjab BJP leader Kewal Singh Dhillon stated he would take up the matter with the central leadership to investigate the reasons behind the film's removal. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/dont-miss/ban-on-sutlej-is-proof-of-hatred-towards-punjab-bjps-true-face-exposed-malvinder-kang/

The film 'Sutlej' based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, starring Diljit Dosanjh, was removed from the ZEE5 OTT platform within 48 hours of its release. This move sparked a global controversy with political leaders from Akali Dal, Congress, and AAP expressing shock and raising questions about freedom of speech. Diljit Dosanjh reacted on social media, stating that history cannot be hidden. While the platform cited current conditions for the removal, the film has already gone viral on the internet and reached audiences worldwide. https://khalastv.com/a-big-discussion-has-started-all-over-the-world-including-punjab/