Delhi Police is awaiting official government orders to withdraw FIRs filed against NEET paper leak protesters, following an assurance from the Central Government. While 15 FIRs were registered regarding the violence on July 20, police sources stated that the investigation into the larger conspiracy will continue. Over 200 police personnel and 70 protesters were injured during the clashes. The police have identified more than 2,500 individuals with criminal backgrounds using facial recognition systems. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/delhi/neet-paper-leak-protest-delhi-police-awaits-official-orders-to-decide-on-withdrawal-of-case/

During the third day of the Miri-Piri Khalsa March in Tarn Taran, Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj emphasized that national unity is the greatest strength of the Sikh community and Sri Akal Takht Sahib remains their spiritual center. He condemned those preventing devotees from joining religious events as violating human rights. SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami stated the march aims to spread the message of Guru Sahib regarding social justice and de-addiction, and announced plans for memorials dedicated to Bhai Gurdas Ji and Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh Ji. https://www.ptcnews.tv/news-in-punjabi/national-unity-of-sri-akal-takht-sahib-is-greatest-strength-of-sikhs-giani-kuldeep-singh-gargajj-4427354

The Punjab government has announced a public holiday on July 31st in honor of Shaheed Udham Singh's Martyrdom Day. Since July 31 falls on a Friday, it will be followed by the regular weekend (Saturday and Sunday), resulting in a continuous three-day break. All government offices, schools, and colleges across the state will remain closed during this period, providing a long weekend for students and employees. https://punjabi.abplive.com/news/punjab/punjab-three-days-holidays-schools-clleges-and-government-offices-closed-876568

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Garhgaj stated that the one-month period sought by the Punjab government to amend the Sacrilege Law regarding Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji has expired. He noted that no official communication has been received yet regarding the proposed amendments. The Jathedar emphasized that Akal Takht had already expressed concerns over certain clauses and asserted that government interference in Panthic matters and religious laws would not be tolerated. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/punjab/280726/the-time-sought-by-the-government-for-amending-the-sacrilege-law-has.html

Congress councillor Kulwinder Singh from Ward No. 37 in Barnala joined the Aam Aadmi Party in the presence of Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema. This move leaves Congress with only one councillor in the 50-member Barnala Municipal Corporation. The defection occurred while senior Punjab Congress leaders were holding a protest nearby. https://punjab.news18.com/news/barnala/congress-councillor-kulwinder-singh-joins-aap-in-barnala-municipal-corporation-local18-990464.html

Water inflow in Bhakra, Pong, and Pandoh dams has significantly decreased due to a weak monsoon and less snowmelt in the Himalayan region. Bhakra Dam's water level is currently 1,587.12 feet, which is 17 feet lower than last year. The reservoir is only 35% full compared to 44% last year, with Tuesday's inflow recorded at 36,866 cusecs against 77,741 cusecs on the same day last year. This decline poses a potential challenge for the lifeline states of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/nation/water-inflow-in-bhakra-pong-and-pandoh-dams-reduced/

The Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain alert for Punjab and Chandigarh for the next four days starting July 27. An orange alert has been declared for July 28 and 29, forecasting very heavy rainfall in several districts including Pathankot, Gurdaspur, and Hoshiarpur. The weather shift is due to a low-pressure area over Rajasthan and a Western Disturbance. While water levels in Bhakra and Pong dams are rising, they currently remain well below the danger mark. This rain has provided much-needed relief from the humid heat. https://punjabi.abplive.com/news/punjab/punjab-and-chandigarh-weather-update-on-27-july-2026-876580

Heavy rains in Uttarakhand have led to the suspension of the Chardham Yatra for two days due to safety concerns and landslides. Several highways, including Badrinath and Kedarnath, are blocked by debris. In Dehradun, over 100 houses were flooded, and major rivers like Alaknanda and Mandakini have reached warning levels, prompting a high alert in coastal areas. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/uttarakhand/280726/chardham-yatra-halted-for-2-days-due-to-heavy-rains-in-uttarakhand.html

The article explains the differences between AI and Cloud Storage data centers. While both use servers, AI data centers are built for high-performance computing, using GPUs for tasks like machine learning and generative AI. They consume significantly more power. In contrast, cloud storage data centers focus on securely storing and backing up user data like photos and documents, requiring less processing power and electricity. https://punjabi.abplive.com/technology/what-is-the-difference-between-ai-and-cloud-storage-data-center-know-which-one-works-best-876613

The article discusses China's 'Naked Officials' model, where government officials with families living abroad are scrutinized for corruption and national security risks. It raises a policy question for India regarding whether senior officials, MPs, and ministers should be required to disclose foreign residency, citizenship, or assets held by their immediate family members to ensure transparency and prevent conflicts of interest. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/trending-news/china-naked-officials-model-should-it-be-debated-in-india/3276948