A British court has ruled that the death of 29-year-old Saudi Prince Abdullah bin Fahd in a London hotel was an accident caused by drug and alcohol overdose. Found in the Marriott Hotel bathroom on November 25, 2025, toxicology reports revealed lethal levels of alcohol and prescription drugs. The prince had recently undergone rehab treatment before the incident. The coroner ruled out foul play or suicide, confirming it as an accidental death due to cardiac arrest triggered by chemical ingestion. https://www.etvbharat.com/pa/international/a-saudi-prince-died-of-a-drug-and-alcohol-overdose-in-london-pbs26072406762

Public organizations in Barnala protested against the police lathi-charge on sanitation workers, demanding a judicial inquiry and the dismissal of responsible police officials. Following the outcry, the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has taken notice of the incident and summoned a report from the SSP Barnala. Additionally, the commission has sought reports on the murder of an SC girl in Phillaur and a crematorium dispute in Nawanshahr. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/public-organizations-that-stand-in-favor-of-sanitation-workers/

The administration has made registration mandatory for the Manimahesh Yatra 2026. Deputy Commissioner Chamba, Mukesh Repaswal, announced that no devotee will be allowed to travel or access accommodation without online registration, which starts on August 1, 2026, with a fee of ₹50. Registered pilgrims will receive a QR-coded slip for identification and safety. This decision follows last year's heavy rains and cloudburst incidents to ensure better crowd management and emergency response. Checkpoints will be set up at Lahru and Kalsui to verify registrations. https://punjab.news18.com/news/pathankot/manimahesh-yatra-2026-registration-mandatory-online-booking-starts-august-1-safety-guidelines-aware-local18-990035.html

MLA Dr. Jamil Ur Rehman faced a protest by residents in Malerkotla's Sadewala mohalla during the inauguration of an Aam Aadmi Clinic. The locals surrounded the MLA for over two hours due to severe sewage issues and accumulated garbage in the area. The protest ended only after the MLA called senior officials on a holiday and assured immediate cleaning of the drains and streets. Police intervention was required to manage the situation. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/sangrur/malerkotla-mla-gherao-mla-surrounded-by-people-angry-over-dirt/

International media reports claim that Bahrain and Kuwait have conducted airstrikes inside Iran, targeting drone and missile storage facilities with intelligence support from the UAE. While Bahrain and Kuwait haven't officially confirmed the action, Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed retaliatory strikes against U.S. military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. The escalation has impacted regional infrastructure and global oil prices due to concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. https://punjabi.newsd5.in/%E0%A8%AE%E0%A8%BF%E0%A8%A1%E0%A8%B2-%E0%A8%88%E0%A8%B8%E0%A8%9F-%E0%A8%9A-%E0%A8%9B%E0%A8%BF%E0%A9%9C%E0%A8%BF%E0%A8%86-%E0%A8%AE%E0%A8%B9%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%82%E0%A8%AF%E0%A9%81%E0%A9%B1%E0%A8%A7/

Punjabi singer Khan Saab expressed his displeasure over youth creating a ruckus and hooting during his performance at the Bapu Lal Badshah fair in Nakodar. He warned that such behavior could lead to health risks or police intervention. The organizers also threatened to stop the show if the chaos continued. After the crowd settled down, Khan Saab performed his popular tracks. Known as Imran Khan, the singer rose to fame with his hit song 'Zindagi Ae Tere Naal'. https://www.etvbharat.com/pa/entertainment/punjabi-singer-khan-saab-gets-angry-over-youth-hooting-at-live-program-pbs26072100771

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

Bapu Tarsem Singh, father of MP Amritpal Singh and leader of Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), announced in an interview that the party is preparing to contest all 117 assembly seats in Punjab. He emphasized the need for a strong regional party and accused the government of bias for not releasing development funds for Khadoor Sahib. He raised concerns over the continued detention of Amritpal Singh despite legal questions surrounding NSA. The party's core focus remains on saving Punjab's youth from drugs and fighting for the state's rights over water and agriculture. https://www.etvbharat.com/pa/politics/waris-punjab-de-party-will-emerge-as-a-strong-regional-party-in-punjab-said-tarsem-singh-father-of-mp-amritpal-singh-pbs26072305742

Amidst the NEET paper leak protests in India, this article explores the medical entrance exam system in Pakistan. In Pakistan, the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) is the mandatory entrance exam for MBBS and dental courses, similar to India's NEET. The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) sets the standards, while regional universities conduct the exams. Candidates must have at least 60% marks in Class 12 and pass the MDCAT, which covers biology, chemistry, physics, and logical reasoning. https://punjabi.abplive.com/news/india/neet-jantar-mantar-protest-if-india-has-neet-then-what-exam-is-required-to-do-mbbs-in-pakistan-who-conducts-the-exam-there-876501

For the 2026 Asian Games, India and Pakistan men's hockey teams have been placed in separate groups. Defending champions India are in Pool A with Japan and South Korea, while Pakistan is in Pool B. The tournament, held from Sept 18 to Oct 3 in Japan, serves as a 2028 LA Olympics qualifier. https://punjabi.newsd5.in/%E0%A8%8F%E0%A8%B8%E0%A8%BC%E0%A8%BF%E0%A8%86%E0%A8%88-%E0%A8%96%E0%A9%87%E0%A8%A1%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%82-2026-%E0%A8%A6%E0%A9%87-%E0%A8%AA%E0%A9%81%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%B8%E0%A8%BC-%E0%A8%B9%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%95/