Prabhsimran Singh from Punjab has been selected for the Indian T20 squad for the Zimbabwe tour. Sanju Samson has been dropped due to poor form, while newcomers Yash Thakur and Ashok Sharma earned maiden call-ups. Shreyas Iyer will lead the T20 team in three matches scheduled for July 23, 25, and 27 in Harare. Additionally, Shivam Dube replaced the injured Nitish Kumar Reddy in the ODI squad against England. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/sports/punjabs-prabhsimran-singh-included-in-indian-squad-for-t20-series-against-zimbabwe/

A 26-year-old man named Arshdeep Singh, son of a police head constable, was found murdered in a house in Pipli village, Faridkot. His hands and feet were tied, and his throat was slit. Police suspect a woman named Harpreet Kaur and her family lured him to the house as part of a conspiracy. A forensic team is investigating the scene where the victim's motorcycle was also recovered. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/punjab/060726/faridkot-murder-news-in-punjabi.html

The article highlights the significance of serving 'Laddu Gopal' (the child form of Lord Krishna) in Hindu tradition, specifically focusing on the upcoming Monthly Janmashtami on July 7, 2026. According to Pandit Dwarika Prasad, the Ashtami Tithi begins at 12:06 PM on July 7 and ends at 12:40 PM on July 8. Since Lord Krishna's birth is celebrated at midnight, the fast and special prayers will be held on Tuesday, July 7. The text outlines the ritualistic worship process, including bathing the deity with Ganga water and offering yellow flowers to ensure peace and prosperity in the household. https://punjab.news18.com/news/pathankot/monthly-janmashtami-2026-vrat-date-puja-vidhi-laddu-gopal-worship-and-midnight-puja-timing-hindu-js-local18-985247.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 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/

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

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has approved the recruitment of 619 Multipurpose Health Workers (Female) in the Health and Family Welfare Department. The recruitment includes 220 direct posts, 346 through promotion, and 53 revived posts. The pay scale is fixed at Rs. 21,700 - 69,100. To ensure a speedy process, the recruitment will be handled by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences instead of SSSB. Additionally, the government authorized the filling of 97 posts in the Industries Department to boost administrative efficiency. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/punjab/punjab-government-approves-619-multipurpose-health-worker-recruitment-and-97-industry-department-posts/3259468

The BJP has formed a three-member review committee to investigate the controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh's film 'Sutlej' after its removal from OTT platforms. Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon approached the central government citing public sentiment in Punjab. BJP national spokesperson R.P. Singh clarified that the film lacked approval from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) but was still being streamed. The newly formed high-level committee will review the facts of the film before making a final decision on its release. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/chandigarh/controversy-after-ban-on-diljit-dosanjhs-film-sutlej-bjp-announces-formation-of-review-committee/

Under 'Operation Hard Ball', major action has been taken against Indian gangsters operating from abroad. US authorities have filed chargesheets against 37 individuals, including notorious figures like Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar, Rohit Godara, and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. So far, 24 suspects have been arrested, while 10 remain at large. The operation spans multiple countries including the USA, Canada, and parts of Europe to dismantle international criminal networks. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/punjab/operation-hard-ball-37-24-n18g-985350.html

Ludhiana police have booked AAP leader R.K. Boni, his family members, and associates 18 days after a firing incident occurred over a parking dispute in Model Town. The FIR was registered on July 7 following the emergence of a live video of the June 19 incident. The victim, Lakhbir Singh's wife Mamata, alleged that the accused attacked them and fired shots after a dispute regarding a parked truck. Charges have been filed under various sections of the IPC and the Arms Act against Boni, his brother, parents, and several unidentified individuals. https://punjabi.abplive.com/district/ludhiana/fir-on-aap-leader-in-ludhiana-875160