Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Skyroot Aerospace on the successful testing of Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket. During a phone call with the company's founders, the PM hailed it as a milestone for India's self-reliance. The rocket, entirely designed and manufactured in India, successfully carried a postcard with the 'Vande Mataram' slogan into a 450 km Low Earth Orbit. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/nation/pm-modi-hails-the-success-of-countrys-first-private-rocket/

The Supreme Court of India heard the interim bail plea of Asaram Bapu on medical grounds. The bench expressed concern over his health but awaited a detailed report from the Rajasthan government after the Solicitor General opposed the bail, stating Asaram is fit and recently traveled. The court emphasized it wants to avoid any 'untoward incident'. Asaram is serving a life sentence for a 2013 rape case involving a minor. The next hearing is scheduled for July 21. https://punjabi.newsd5.in/%E0%A8%85%E0%A8%B8%E0%A9%80%E0%A8%82-%E0%A8%A8%E0%A8%B9%E0%A9%80%E0%A8%82-%E0%A8%9A%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%B9%E0%A9%81%E0%A9%B0%E0%A8%A6%E0%A9%87-%E0%A8%95%E0%A8%BF-%E0%A8%95%E0%A9%81%E0%A8%9D-%E0%A8%B5/

During the news program 'Khabran Da Prime Time', Charanjit Brar stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting not just for the sake of elections, but due to the developmental work he has accomplished. Brar emphasized that the PM's presence among the people is backed by his administration's achievements and public welfare initiatives. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/khabran-da-prime-time-pm-charanjit-brar-987336.html

Social activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike against NEET irregularities enters its 19th day. The Delhi High Court is set to hear a PIL seeking directions for his hospitalization and forced feeding if necessary due to his deteriorating health. The court has sought responses from the Center and the Delhi government regarding his condition at Jantar Mantar. https://punjabi.newsd5.in/%E0%A8%B5%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%82%E0%A8%97%E0%A8%9A%E0%A9%81%E0%A8%95-%E0%A8%A6%E0%A9%80-%E0%A8%AD%E0%A9%81%E0%A9%B1%E0%A8%96-%E0%A8%B9%E0%A9%9C%E0%A8%A4%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%B2-%E0%A8%A6%E0%A8%BE-19%E0%A8%B5/

Rajya Sabha MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal visited the historic Jahaz Haveli of Diwan Todar Mall in Fatehgarh Sahib to review restoration efforts. He emphasized preserving its ancient look as a national heritage. Discussions included repairing the failed sewerage system and widening the 5km road leading to the haveli. MLA Lakhbir Singh Rai stated that CM Bhagwant Mann is overseeing the project and assured that there would be no shortage of funds for the restoration work. https://www.etvbharat.com/pa/state/rajya-sabha-member-balbir-singh-seechewal-visited-the-jahaz-haveli-and-reviewed-the-ongoing-work-pbs26071806549

Lawyers in Mansa, Punjab, have initiated a protest and hunger strike outside the District Court complex against the Legal Aid Defense Counsel (LADC) system. The Bar Association argues that the system limits legal aid cases to a few government-paid counsel, negatively impacting the livelihood of private practitioners. They claim this concentration of cases will hinder effective legal aid for the poor. The strike has disrupted court proceedings, causing delays for litigants. The lawyers are demanding the immediate withdrawal of the LADC policy. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/punjab/mansa-lawyers-protest-against-ladc-system-hunger-strike-demand-withdraw-policy/3271546

A 45-year-old farmer named Darshan Singh from Khadyal village in Sangrur district committed suicide by consuming poisonous tablets due to a debt of approximately 20 lakh rupees. Despite being rushed to the Civil Hospital in Sunam, he passed away during treatment. The farmer owned only 3 acres of land and was under immense mental stress from bank and private loans. Police have initiated an investigation, while farmer unions are demanding debt waiver and financial compensation for the family. https://punjabi.abplive.com/district/sangrur/sangrur-farmer-suicide-by-20-lakh-debt-in-village-khadial-he-was-father-of-three-child-876014

A 19-year-old youth named Harvinder Kumar was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Mau Sahib village near Phillaur. He was the only brother of three sisters and his father had already passed away. The family alleges that 4 unidentified men took him away before his body was found in a school playground. While a drug overdose or poisoning is suspected, police have registered a case against 4 unidentified persons and are awaiting the post-mortem report. https://www.ptcnews.tv/news-in-punjabi/brother-of-3-sisters-19-year-old-youth-dies-under-suspicious-circumstances-in-phillaur-4427059

Authorities have temporarily suspended the Amarnath Yatra, Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra, and Shiv Khori Yatra due to heavy rainfall and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir. Key routes including Pahalgam and Baltal have been closed for safety. Pilgrims are currently being accommodated at base camps in Jammu, Kathua, Samba, and Ramban. The yatra will only resume once weather conditions improve. Over 4 lakh devotees have visited the Amarnath shrine so far this season. https://punjabi.abplive.com/photo-gallery/astro/amarnath-vaishno-devi-yatra-suspended-rain-landslide-jammu-kashmir-weather-876087

A crucial meeting of the Punjab Congress is scheduled to be held in Delhi tomorrow to address ongoing internal conflicts. Senior leader Bhupesh Baghel will chair the meeting, which will be attended by all senior Punjab Congress leaders. Participants are expected to present their viewpoints to resolve the infighting and strengthen the party's state unit ahead of future challenges. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/punjab-congress-crisis-news18-punjab-988660.html