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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences 16 Oct 2026, 01:35 PM IST

MHA to Seek Punjab’s Response After Recent Narcotics-Linked Deaths Raise Alarm

The Union Home Ministry is expected to seek a formal response from the Punjab government after a series of recent narcotics-related deaths intensified concern over the state’s drug crisis. Amit Shah said the drug trade is expanding, organised crime is deepening, and questions are being raised over the safety of those who speak against narcotics.

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National Governance & Policy14 Oct 2026, 08:14 AM IST

Supreme Court Tells Delhi Government to Seek IB Inputs on Hawara’s Transfer Plea

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adopted a cautious stance in the plea by Beant Singh assassination convict Jagtar Singh Hawara seeking transfer from Delhi to a jail in Punjab. Noting the sensitivity of the matter and signs of reluctance from the Punjab government, the bench asked the Delhi government to obtain inputs from the Intelligence Bureau before the case moves further.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences15 Oct 2026, 02:39 PM IST

Punjab Bandh Over Anti-Drug Activist’s Murder Forces Market Closures, Disrupts Private Schools

Markets and private schools remained shut in several parts of Punjab on Friday after a bandh call backed by the family of anti-drug activist Jhota and supported by multiple political parties. The shutdown reflects rising public anger over the killing and has intensified pressure on authorities to respond to concerns about drug-related violence and law and order.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences14 Oct 2026, 09:15 AM IST

Anger Mounts in Punjab After Anti-Drug Activist Is Shot Dead in Broad Daylight

Public fury is intensifying in Punjab after a local anti-drug activist was allegedly shot dead by a medical store owner in Mansa after being confronted over the illegal sale of addictive substances. The killing has triggered large protests, a refusal by the family to cremate the body, and a fresh political offensive against the Aam Aadmi Party government over law and order and the state’s drug crisis.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy13 Oct 2026, 11:56 AM IST

Mahindra Begins Maxseeder Production to Help Farmers Cut Stubble Burning

Mahindra & Mahindra has begun production of its Maxseeder zero-till machine, a tractor-trailed implement designed to support residue management and reduce stubble burning. The equipment will be rolled out first in Punjab and Haryana through Mahindra Farm Equipment Business dealerships, targeting farmers ahead of the next cropping cycle.

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National Governance & Policy12 Oct 2026, 05:06 PM IST

Supreme Court Halts Coercive Action in FIR Tied to Punjab CM Office Corruption Probe

The Supreme Court has ordered that no coercive action be taken for now in an FIR alleging influence-peddling and corruption linked to the Office of the Special Duty Officer in the Punjab Chief Minister’s office. The case names OSD Rajbir Singh Ghuman and five other accused, placing renewed scrutiny on allegations involving access, influence, and administrative power at the heart of state governance.

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National Governance & Policy11 Oct 2026, 01:22 AM IST

CAQM Reviews Anti-Stubble Burning Measures With Amritsar and Tarn Taran Administrations, Visits High-Risk Villages

The Commission for Air Quality Management reviewed enforcement and prevention measures with district administrations in Amritsar and Tarn Taran as Punjab intensifies efforts to curb stubble burning ahead of the peak pollution season. Officials also visited identified hotspot villages to assess ground-level preparedness, compliance gaps, and the effectiveness of farmer outreach.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 04:56 PM IST

Justice Nagu Recuses Himself From Punjab’s Appeal Against CBI Probe Order

The Supreme Court on Wednesday saw Justice N. Kotiswar Singh Nagu recuse himself from hearing Punjab’s appeal challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court order that directed a CBI probe into corruption allegations. The recusal is notable because Justice Nagu served as Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court immediately before joining the Supreme Court bench, raising an issue of judicial propriety and institutional caution.

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