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 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

A 30-year-old woman named Pooja from Ludhiana went missing on June 29 after leaving home to collect her BA degree from the IGNOU regional center in Khanna. Her mobile phone has been switched off since then. Her husband, Ramesh Kumar, alleged that the police registered an FIR eight days after the incident. The couple has two children who are distressed by their mother's disappearance. Police are currently investigating call records and CCTV footage to trace her location. https://punjabi.abplive.com/news/punjab/ludhiana-woman-missing-after-going-to-collect-graduation-degree-in-ignou-khanna-875095

Jalandhar police arrested a criminal named Shyam Lal following an encounter near Jamsher Khas. The incident occurred around 1:30 PM when the accused, wanted in a firing case on Garha Road and drug trafficking, opened fire at the police team during weapon recovery. In self-defense, police retaliated, injuring the suspect in the leg. He is currently undergoing treatment at the Civil Hospital and is reported to be out of danger. https://punjabi.abplive.com/district/jalandhar/shooter-and-police-encounter-in-jalandhar-875097

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) questioned BJP leader Vijay Sampla for about 3 hours in connection with the Behbal Kalan firing case in Chandigarh. After the session, Sampla stated that the SIT failed to provide original documents of the demand letter and only showed photocopies. He accused the Punjab government of using such tactics to divert public attention from real issues and his appearance at Sri Akal Takht Sahib. Sampla emphasized that truth prevails through facts, not pressure, and expressed readiness to join the probe again if summoned. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/punjab/070726/sit-interrogates-vijay-sampla-for-nearly-3-hours-regarding-behbal-kala.html

Former MLA from Sri Hargobindpur Sahib, Balwinder Singh Ladi, has joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of Manish Sisodia, Aman Arora, and Hardeep Singh Mundian. Ladi was previously serving as the Chairman of the BJP Panchayati Cell and General Secretary of the BJP SC Morcha. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/punjab/070726/former-mla-from-sri-hargobindpur-sahib-balwinder-singh-ladi-joins-aap.html

A police constable named Kulwinder Singh was allegedly kidnapped, assaulted, and held hostage for a 2 lakh rupee ransom in Bathinda. The suspects, led by Harjinder Singh alias Popa, reportedly filmed the victim before forcibly taking him to Sema Kalan village in a car. They also snatched his ATM card and Swift car. Bathinda Police have registered a case under sections related to kidnapping, extortion, and obstructing government work, and are currently conducting raids to arrest the accused. https://punjabi.abplive.com/news/punjab/police-officer-kidnapped-in-bathinda-875092

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with Indonesia's highest civilian honor, the 'Bintang Adipurna'. The PM dedicated this award to the 1.4 billion people of India. The term 'Bintang Adipurna' is derived from Sanskrit roots, where 'Bintang' means star and 'Adipurna' means supreme or complete. This honor reflects the deep-rooted cultural and linguistic ties between India and Indonesia, as Bahasa Indonesia contains many Sanskrit words dating back to ancient trade and cultural exchanges. https://punjab.news18.com/news/national/pm-modi-receives-the-bintang-adipurna-award-in-indonesia-here-is-the-interesting-meaning-behind-this-sanskrit-derived-term-ak-985194.html

Former MLA from Sri Hargobindpur, Balwinder Ladi, has left the BJP and joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab. This political move is seen as a significant boost for AAP in the region ahead of future elections. While Ladi has not officially disclosed the reasons for leaving BJP, experts believe his joining will strengthen AAP's organizational structure in the Sri Hargobindpur constituency and impact upcoming political equations. https://punjab.news18.com/news/hoshiarpur/former-sri-hargobindpur-mla-balwinder-laadi-joins-aap-after-quitting-bjp-local18-985198.html