The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced a major organizational reshuffle in its Punjab Youth Wing. New appointments have been made at both state and district levels, including five new state secretaries and five state joint secretaries. Prominent figures like Amarpreet Singh Sanghera and Pratap Virk have been appointed as district in-charges for Patiala Urban and SAS Nagar, respectively. The move aims to strengthen the party's grassroots presence and mobilize the youth ahead of future political challenges. https://punjab.news18.com/news/punjab/aam-aadmi-party-punjab-youth-wing-new-appointments-list-local18-989978.html

IRCTC has launched the 'Goa Delight' air tour package (SHA03) for August and September 2026, starting from Hyderabad. The 4-day/3-night package includes round-trip flights, stay at a 4-star hotel (Neelam's The Grand), breakfast, and dinner. Prices start at ₹18,680 per person for the September batch. Tourists will visit famous beaches like Calangute, Anjuna, and Miramar. The package also covers travel insurance and local sightseeing in AC vehicles, while lunch and cruise charges are extra. https://punjabi.abplive.com/lifestyle/irctc-goa-tour-package-flights-to-goa-a-4-star-hotel-and-food-for-just-18-680-irctc-s-goa-delight-package-876476

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has announced its support for the student protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in Delhi. A meeting of various farmer unions will be held in Ludhiana this Saturday to finalize the strategy for support. Leader Balbir Singh Rajewal stated that students are fighting for justice against NEET paper leaks and other issues. The meeting will also address agricultural challenges, the India-US trade agreement, and Punjab's river water rights, aiming to push for a 'people-first' agenda instead of a 'corporate-first' one. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/cjp-protest-will-get-support-from-farmers-skm-will-formulate-a-plan-in-ludhiana-on-saturday/

A 13-year-old 9th-grade student at BVM School in Ludhiana was brutally beaten by a teacher named Anil Kumar Agarwal inside the school lab. The assault was so severe that the child started urinating blood upon returning home, leading to his hospitalization. CCTV footage captured the teacher dragging the boy by his neck and slapping him repeatedly. Police at Division Number 8 station have registered a case against the accused teacher following a complaint by the family. https://punjabi.newsd5.in/%E0%A8%B2%E0%A9%81%E0%A8%A7%E0%A8%BF%E0%A8%86%E0%A8%A3%E0%A8%BE-%E0%A8%9A-9%E0%A8%B5%E0%A9%80%E0%A8%82-%E0%A8%A6%E0%A9%87-%E0%A8%B5%E0%A8%BF%E0%A8%A6%E0%A8%BF%E0%A8%86%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%A5%E0%A9%80/

The Punjab Congress Minority Department held its first state-level meeting chaired by Dr. Emmanuel Nahar. Around 250 representatives discussed key issues like empowering the Minority Commission, providing land for graveyards, and social welfare schemes. The party plans to include these demands in its upcoming manifesto. Meenakshi Singh accused the BJP of religious politics affecting Muslims and Christians, while Jaiswinder Singh Vicky announced plans to strengthen the organization at the district level across Punjab. https://punjab.news18.com/news/punjab/chandigarh-punjab-congress-minority-department-meeting-manifesto-minority-issues-local18-989942.html

The Punjab Government's 'Mavan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana' is empowering elderly women aged 100 and above by providing financial aid. Beneficiaries like 109-year-old Bharpur Kaur and 110-year-old Mukhtiar Kaur are using the funds for medical needs like hearing aids, wheelchairs, and family support, fostering dignity and self-reliance in their final years. https://punjab.news18.com/news/malerkotla/punjab-mawan-dhiyan-satkar-yojana-brings-financial-support-and-dignity-to-women-above-100-years-local18-989688.html

Ten officials of the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) in Hapur have collectively resigned, citing dissatisfaction with the leadership's failure to take action against indiscipline. The unrest stems from a June 24 meeting clash where senior leaders were involved in a heated physical altercation. Despite a committee report and show-cause notices to two members, the officials resigned alleging arbitrary decision-making by the top leadership. This internal strife poses a significant challenge for RLD ahead of upcoming elections. https://punjabi.abplive.com/news/india/political-big-news-reshuffle-political-earthquake-with-collective-resignations-of-10-office-bearers-check-all-details-inside-876525

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has reportedly resigned following intense protests by students and organizations like CJP in Delhi. The resignation comes amid the controversy surrounding the NEET paper leak case and ongoing demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. Opposition parties had also been putting pressure on the government during the Parliament session regarding educational irregularities. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/punjab/dharmendra-pradhan-resign-cjp-protest-delhi-news-news18-990010.html

The Rajiv-Longowal Accord, signed on July 24, 1985, between PM Rajiv Gandhi and Akali Dal President Sant Harchand Singh Longowal, completes 41 years today. Despite the passage of four decades, key promises like the transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab, resolution of the SYL canal water dispute, and inclusion of Punjabi-speaking areas remain unfulfilled. The accord was intended to bring peace and resolve territorial and water issues in Punjab. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/punjab/rajiv-longowal-accord-41-syl-989890.html

The BKU Ekta (Ugrahan) has announced a march to Delhi on July 27 to support the ongoing student protests. Leaders Joginder Singh Ugrahan and Jhanda Singh Jethuke criticized the central government for using force against students instead of addressing issues like high education costs, unemployment, and the National Education Policy 2020. The union demands an end to the privatization and commercialization of education and calls for a job-oriented economy. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/punjab/bku-ekta-announces-to-go-to-delhi-on-july-27-to-support-students/3275074