Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Hardevram, posted at Shastri Nagar Police Station in Jodhpur, was caught red-handed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) while accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000. He had allegedly demanded Rs 50,000 from a woman to remove her husband's name from an assault case. The ACB laid a trap and arrested him at the woman's house. A case under the Anti-Corruption Act has been registered. https://punjab.news18.com/news/national/jodhpur-asi-bribery-case-asi-caught-in-acb-trap-while-accepting-a-bribe-of-rs-40000-ak-985022.html

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated 'Prerna Park' in Prayagraj and unveiled statues of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and Ashok Singhal. He described these leaders as icons of nationalism and Sanatan values. The CM highlighted Ashok Singhal's pivotal role in the Ram Mandir movement, Mookerjee's commitment to national interests, and Vajpayee's legacy of political integrity and good governance during the public address. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/uttarakhand/060726/yogi-adityanath-inaugurates-prerna-park-in-prayagraj.html

The 27.37 km long Mohali-Sirhind Greenfield Highway is set to open by September, reducing travel time between Patiala and Chandigarh to just one hour. According to NHAI, the project is in its final stages with only minor finishing work remaining. This 4 to 6-lane highway will connect to NH-44, benefiting commuters from Ludhiana and Moga by bypassing heavy traffic at Landran junction. Additionally, the widening of the 29 km Sirhind-Patiala road is expected to be completed by late July. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/chandigarh/patiala-chandigarh-journey-will-be-reduced-to-1-hour-mohali-sirhind-greenfield-highway-to-be-inaugurated-by-september/

Two Assam Rifles jawans were martyred and several others injured in a suspected terrorist attack on their convoy in Manipur's Ukhrul district. The incident occurred around 1:30 PM in the Nungshang Khong area. State Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam condemned the attack, stating that it disrupts peace in the violence-hit state. Since May 2023, ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo groups has claimed over 260 lives in Manipur. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/nation/060726/terrorist-attack-in-manipur-two-assam-rifles-soldiers-martyred-sever.html

The Indian cricket squad for the three-match T20 series against Zimbabwe has been announced, with Shreyas Iyer named as captain. Notably, Sanju Samson has been dropped from the team following poor performances against Ireland and England. Young talents like Yash Thakur, Ashok Sharma, and Punjab's wicketkeeper-batsman Prabhsimran Singh have received their maiden call-ups. Fast bowler Mayank Yadav also makes a comeback. The matches are scheduled to take place on July 23, 25, and 27 in Harare. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/sports/060726/indian-squad-announced-for-the-t20-series-against-zimbabwe.html

In the Banur Municipal Council elections, Baljit Singh of AAP was elected President and Lakhwinder Singh as Vice President amid heavy police presence. Seven councilors, including four AAP rebels and three from Congress, alleged that the police forcibly prevented them from entering the voting room. Protesting members claimed the process was illegal and undemocratic, vowing to challenge it in court. Media persons were also reportedly restricted from covering the event, leading to protests by the local press club. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/banur-municipal-council-six-councilors-and-the-constituency-mla-elected-baljit-singh-as-the-president-of-the-municipal-council-banur/

The Punjab Congress Disciplinary Committee has issued a show-cause notice to former Ghanour MLA Madan Lal Jalalpur for allegedly making derogatory remarks against the party high command. Chairman Avtar Henry asked Jalalpur to clarify his stance within three days following his comments against AICC leaders K.C. Venugopal and Bhupesh Baghel. Jalalpur had advocated for former CM Charanjit Singh Channi to lead the party, warning that failure to do so could result in poor electoral performance. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/jalandhar/congress-disciplinary-committee-issues-notice-to-former-mla-jalalpur/

MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal strongly condemned the ban on a film based on Jaswant Singh Khalra during her visit to Mansa. She accused the AAP government of writing to the Centre to halt the film's release to hide past atrocities against Sikhs. Badal also highlighted that over 350 encounters have taken place in Punjab since 2022 and criticized both Congress and AAP for allegedly promoting gangsterism and targeting the youth. Furthermore, she raised concerns over illegal mining and the intentional disabling of CCTV cameras in mining areas. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/punjab/harsimrat-kaur-badal-condemns-ban-on-film-made-on-jaswant-singh-khalra/3262015

Massive crowds gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US-Israeli airstrike on February 28. Mourners dressed in black chanted slogans against US President Donald Trump. The procession, which included the coffins of Khamenei's family members, is seen as a display of power by the Iranian leadership amid ongoing negotiations with the US to end the conflict. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/world/a-huge-crowd-gathered-for-the-funeral-of-irans-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei/