Shiromani Akali Dal leader Balwinder Kaur has joined the Congress party. A former four-time MC and two-time MC President from Lehragaga, her joining took place in the presence of senior leaders including Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Bhupesh Baghel, and Rajkumar Verka. Other leaders like Hina Kawade and Durlabh Singh Sidhu were also present to welcome her into the party fold. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/politics/shiromani-akali-dal-leader-balwinder-kaur-joins-congress/3280700

News18 Punjabi presents 'Superfast 100', a comprehensive bulletin featuring 100 major news updates from Punjab. The report highlights key political developments involving CM Bhagwant Mann, Raja Warring, and Charanjit Singh Channi. It covers essential state updates, administrative decisions, and significant events occurring across Punjab in a rapid format. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/top-news-punjab-today-100-superfast-100-raja-warring-channi-cm-mann-992084.html

SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has urged the Central Government to respect Sikh sentiments regarding the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor. Reacting to Union Minister Kirti Vardhan's response in Parliament, Dhami stated that the corridor is not just an administrative matter but a symbol of faith for Sikhs worldwide. He emphasized that Kartarpur Sahib is the sacred place where Guru Nanak Dev Ji spent his final years and called for the corridor to be reopened with adequate security measures, balancing national safety with religious freedom. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/punjab/sgpc-demands-reopening-of-kartarpur-sahib-corridor-harjinder-singh-dhami/3280049

The Indian government has decided to keep the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor closed for now, citing security concerns at the border. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that while they respect the religious sentiments of the Sikh community, the safety of pilgrims remains the top priority given the current security situation on the India-Pakistan border. The decision came in response to inquiries by MPs Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer during the Parliament session. The government assured that the situation will be reviewed once security conditions become favorable. https://punjabi.newsd5.in/%E0%A8%AA%E0%A9%B0%E0%A8%9C%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%AC-%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%B8%E0%A8%BC%E0%A8%9F%E0%A8%B0%E0%A9%80%E0%A8%95%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%A4%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%AA%E0%A9%81%E0%A8%B0-%E0%A8%B8/

On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann paid tributes in Chandigarh, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the War Memorial in Drass, Ladakh to honor the fallen heroes. Both leaders remembered the supreme sacrifices of the Indian soldiers during the 1999 Kargil War. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/punjab/kargil-vijay-diwas-live-cm-mann-rajnath-singh-990194.html

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann dedicated development projects worth over Rs 107 crore to Sunam on the martyrdom day of Shaheed Udham Singh. Key projects include an Armed Forces Preparatory Institute in village Cheema costing Rs 98.68 crore, a trauma center, a blood bank, and a drug warehouse. During the state-level event, the CM emphasized fulfilling martyrs' dreams through quality education, healthcare, and corruption-free governance. He also highlighted government initiatives like the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana offering Rs 10 lakh cashless treatment and the distribution of financial aid to women under the Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana. https://punjab.news18.com/news/punjab/joint-efforts-are-essential-to-build-the-punjab-and-india-envisioned-by-our-martyrs-cm-bhagwant-singh-mann-skm-991929.html

On the occasion of Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji's Gurpurab, the youth of village Bajid Pur in SBS Nagar district have initiated a unique environmental drive. From August 7th to 9th, 2026, religious ceremonies will be held at Gurdwara Singh Sabha, followed by a 'Sapling Langar' where over 500 heritage trees like Neem, Pipal, and Tahli will be distributed. The initiative, supported by Aas Social Welfare Society and NRIs, aims to combat global warming, air pollution, and falling water tables by encouraging every household to plant at least one tree to restore Punjab's greenery. https://sanjhisoch.com/%E0%A8%97%E0%A9%81%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%AA%E0%A9%81%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%AC-%E0%A8%AE%E0%A8%A8%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%88%E0%A8%8F-%E0%A8%AA%E0%A9%B0%E0%A8%9C%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%AC-%E0%A8%AC%E0%A8%9A%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%88/

Japan is set to establish a backup capital by July 2026 due to earthquake risks in Tokyo, sparking a renewed debate in India about a second capital. Historically, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar advocated for Hyderabad in 1955 citing security and climate, while Karnataka proposed Bengaluru in 2018. Experts now suggest decentralizing the Supreme Court and holding parliamentary sessions in South India to bridge regional gaps instead of a complete capital shift. https://punjab.news18.com/news/national/what-will-be-india-second-capital-a-demand-has-been-made-to-pm-modi-for-one-while-br-ambedkar-had-advocated-for-a-second-one-back-in-1955-skm-991940.html

The Central Government has decided to complete three major stalled railway projects in Punjab at its own expense, overcoming land acquisition delays. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced in the Lok Sabha that projects like the 18 km Rajpura-Mohali line (₹443 crore) and the Rajpura bypass (₹412 crore) will provide direct connectivity between Malwa and Chandigarh. A budget of ₹100 crore has been allocated for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Additionally, the speed limit on the Bathinda-Rajpura route has been increased to 110 kmph to enhance efficiency. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/nation/270726/the-central-government-will-complete-three-stalled-rail-projects-in-pu.html

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has demanded that customers at petrol pumps should have the choice between pure petrol and E20 fuel. He announced a march to the Prime Minister's residence on August 4 if this demand is not met. Kejriwal questioned why the government is imposing ethanol-blended fuel on citizens and plans to collect petitions until August 3 before protesting with about 100 supporters. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/nation/010826/arvind-kejriwal-will-march-to-pm-narendras-residence-on-august-4-s.html