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

Former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi held a closed-door meeting, sparking significant political buzz in the state. Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring reacted to the development amid speculations of internal party shifts. The meeting is being viewed by experts as a potential indicator of strategic changes within the Punjab Congress leadership. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/punjab/punjab-congress-news-big-update-984512.html

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's net worth has reached 1000 crore INR. Despite retiring from international cricket in 2020, he earns 50-60 crore annually through brand endorsements for over 24 companies and his business ventures. He has earned 200 crore from IPL career. His assets include a 43-acre farmhouse in Ranchi, 'Hotel Mahi Residency', and an extensive collection of luxury cars and bikes like Hummer H2, Ferrari 599 GTO, and Kawasaki Ninja H2. He also invests in startups like Cars24 and Khatabook. https://punjabi.abplive.com/sports/ms-dhoni-net-worth-how-much-does-dhoni-earn-annually-know-the-wealth-of-1000-crore-magnificent-collection-of-luxury-cars-and-bikes-875012

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the most surveilled sporting event in history, with the US government allocating over $1 billion for security upgrades. This includes monitoring fans' faces, behaviors, and devices, primarily under the guise of counter-drone measures. However, over 120 civil society groups, including Amnesty International, have issued travel advisories due to privacy concerns and invasive surveillance technologies being deployed across host cities. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/sports/the-world-cup-took-surveillance-to-new-heights/

Punjab BJP leader Kewal Singh Dhillon visited Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar to seek blessings from Sant Niranjan Das. He congratulated the Sant on receiving the Padma Shri award and expressed confidence that BJP would form the government in Punjab in 2027. Dhillon emphasized the party's commitment to the welfare of the poor and Dalit communities. https://sharechat.com?d=n

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/

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

Leader of Opposition Pratap Singh Bajwa has advised Congress leaders that the party currently requires sacrifice and unity to grow stronger. He emphasized that leaders must move beyond personal interests to revive the party's presence in Punjab. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/partap-bajwa-on-congress-leaders-985057.html