The Central Government has announced a hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees working in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). The increase applies to employees under the 1987, 1997, 2007, and 2017 pay scales. Major firms like BHEL, ONGC, and IOCL will benefit. While CPSE employees receive this boost based on the Consumer Price Index, other central government employees are still waiting for their July DA update, which is expected to be announced by October or around Diwali. https://punjab.news18.com/news/career/da-hike-for-employees-of-central-public-sector-enterprises-check-how-much-salary-will-increase-989479.html

Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a message to students at midnight, while climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 27-day hunger strike in Ladakh. Despite the strike ending, protests for Ladakh's constitutional rights continue. Additionally, details regarding the Miri-Piri Khalsa March route and Sikh rights were highlighted. https://khalastv.com/modis-big-statement-sonam-breaks-hunger-strike-protest-continues-big-news/

Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike at Medanta Hospital, Gurugram, following assurances from Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh regarding educational reforms and protesters' legal cases. While PM Modi wished for his recovery, the CJP group announced it would continue its protest at Jantar Mantar until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns over the NEET paper leak issue. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/trending/sonam-wangchuk-ends-hunger-strike-after-government-assurance-cjps-protest-will-continue/

Renowned Punjabi and Sufi singer Padma Shri Hans Raj Hans is set to release his new song 'Aaja Donve Nachiye' on July 29, 2026. Presented by Wavecano Music, the project features his son Yuvraj Hans alongside him for the first time. The lyrics are penned by Harpreet Sekhon with music by Desi Crew. The music video is directed by Bobby Bajwa and includes a special couplet sung by Gurlez Akhtar. Fans are eagerly awaiting this soulful and celebratory musical offering. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/entertainment/hans-raj-hans-aaja-dovein-nachiye-song-release-29-july-2026/3274405

A social studies teacher at a government middle school in Mothanwali village, Moga, has been suspended following allegations of inappropriate touching and threats by students from grades 6 and 8. Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains ordered the action based on a preliminary report. The teacher reportedly threatened to fail the students if they reported his behavior. A time-bound investigation has been initiated to ensure student safety. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/punjab/government-school-teacher-suspended-student-misconduct-allegations-harjot-bains/3274505

The 4th Teeyan festival was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Punjabi community in Bielefeld, Germany. Women and children dressed in traditional attire performed Giddha and Boliyan to showcase Punjab's rich culture. The event featured folk songs, Bhangra, Mehndi, and traditional food. Notably, an African woman also participated in the Giddha, embracing the Punjabi spirit. The event aimed to connect the younger generation with their roots and promote cultural unity abroad. https://sanjhisoch.com/%E0%A8%9A%E0%A9%8C%E0%A8%A5%E0%A9%80%E0%A8%86%E0%A8%82-%E0%A8%A4%E0%A9%80%E0%A8%86%E0%A8%82-%E0%A8%AC%E0%A9%80%E0%A8%B2%E0%A9%87%E0%A8%AB%E0%A9%80%E0%A8%B2%E0%A8%A1-%E0%A8%9C%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%AE/

The Shri Amarnath Yatra has resumed via the Baltal route after a six-day suspension due to heavy rains and bad weather. Around 15,000 pilgrims have departed from Jammu following improvements in weather conditions. While the Baltal route is open, the decision on the Pahalgam route is still pending. Security has been heightened across the region following a recent terror attack in Anantnag, and the Jammu-Srinagar highway has been cleared for traffic after landslide repairs. Meanwhile, a decision on the Vaishno Devi Yatra resumption is expected soon. https://propunjabtv.com/amarnath-temple-gates-reopen-after-6-days-15000-pilgrims-leave/

Producer Namit Malhotra has announced that the trailer release for Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming epic movie Ramayana, originally scheduled for July 24, has been postponed. The delay comes as the production team has secured a global distribution deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment to release the film simultaneously worldwide like a major Hollywood production. While the trailer was previewed at an event in Delhi on July 18, its official digital release is now pushed to a later, unannounced date. https://www.etvbharat.com/pa/entertainment/ramayana-trailer-postponed-makers-promise-bigger-global-launch-of-ranbir-kapoor-pbs26072401150

The article discusses T20 International records for most sixes in an innings. Currently, Spain and Nepal lead with 29 sixes. India ranks 8th with 23 sixes hit against South Africa in 2024. It also highlights young talent Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who recently scored an 18-ball fifty against Zimbabwe and previously broke Chris Gayle's IPL record by hitting 72 sixes in a single edition. https://punjabi.abplive.com/sports/cricket/which-team-has-hit-the-most-sixes-in-t20-will-the-arrival-of-vaibhav-suryavanshi-help-india-break-this-record-876466

Amritpal Singh, the MP from Khadoor Sahib who is currently detained in Assam's Dibrugarh jail, has written to the Lok Sabha Speaker seeking permission to attend the Monsoon Session from July 20 to August 13. His father, Tarsem Singh, released the letter stating that the MP has been unable to represent his 2 million constituents. Amritpal emphasized the need to discuss urgent issues like the drug menace, monsoon floods, and deteriorating law and order in Punjab. He also alleged that being denied access to MPLAD funds is hindering development work in his constituency. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/jailed-mp-amritpal-seeks-permission-from-lok-sabha-speaker-to-attend-monsoon-session/