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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 18 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

India’s Monsoon Rainfall Ended 15% Below Normal, IMD Says

India received 15% less monsoon rainfall than normal this year, according to the India Meteorological Department, underscoring a broad seasonal shortfall with implications for agriculture, rural demand and water management. Goa recorded the highest rainfall in the country at 196.68 cm, while Punjab logged the lowest at 28 cm, highlighting stark regional disparities in the distribution of the southwest monsoon.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy16 Oct 2026, 02:37 PM IST

Mahindra Begins Production of Maxseeder Zero-Till Machine to Tackle Stubble Burning

Mahindra & Mahindra has begun production of its Maxseeder zero-till machine, a tractor-trailed implement designed to help farmers sow directly into fields after paddy harvest without burning residue. The equipment will be rolled out first in Punjab and Haryana through Mahindra Farm Equipment Business dealerships, in a phased launch aimed at improving residue management and supporting cleaner farm practices.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences16 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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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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India Sports & Cricket14 Oct 2026, 09:55 PM IST

Assam Hold Firm as Punjab’s Push for an Outright Ranji Win Fades

Assam weathered a sustained Punjab push for an outright victory to keep the contest alive in their Ranji Trophy meeting, resisting pressure across a tense final phase. The result underlined Assam’s discipline under duress and Punjab’s inability to convert control into a decisive finish.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 09:33 AM IST

Punjab Prisons DIG Accused of Sexually Exploiting Convict’s Wife, Triggering Probe

A senior Punjab prisons officer has been accused of sexually exploiting the wife of a convict, a case that has sent shockwaves through the state’s correctional system and raised urgent questions about abuse of authority inside prison administration. The allegations, now under scrutiny, place the spotlight on institutional safeguards, complaint mechanisms, and accountability in India’s prison bureaucracy.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 08:07 AM IST

CAQM Expands Ground Surveillance With Flying Squads to Curb Crop Residue Burning in Punjab and Haryana

The Commission for Air Quality Management has stepped up field-level enforcement in Punjab and Haryana by deploying flying squads to monitor and deter paddy stubble burning, a major seasonal driver of northern India’s air pollution crisis. The move signals a sharper compliance push as authorities seek to prevent farm fires before they intensify regional smog and strain inter-state pollution controls.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 03:24 AM IST

High Court Orders CBI Probe Into Corruption Allegations Linked to AAP-Run Punjab

A High Court has ordered a CBI investigation into corruption allegations involving individuals linked to the AAP government in Punjab, intensifying political pressure on the ruling party. The petition concerns claims of irregularities in transfers, policy decisions and tenders, giving fresh ammunition to the opposition against AAP’s long-standing claim of zero tolerance for graft.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 01:35 PM IST

‘Chainsmoker Cat’ Review: A Purrverse, Unruly Triumph of Dark Comedy and Emotional Precision

‘Chainsmoker Cat’ arrives as a deliriously strange series built around a chain-smoking catgirl, a gallery of damaged oddballs and a relentless stream of humiliations, accidents and bad decisions. Yet beneath the shock-value premise lies a sharply observed, unexpectedly humane work that turns chaos into one of the year’s most accomplished and original television experiences.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy04 Oct 2026, 10:27 AM IST

Nine Penny Stocks Sink as Much as 57% in Two Months, Exposing Fragility in India’s Low-Cap Segment

A fresh selloff has hit India’s penny stock universe, with nine counters falling as much as 57% over the past two months and 14 names losing between 20% and 57%. Kalind led the decline, while Cropster Agro and PVV Infra also posted steep losses, underscoring the volatility and liquidity risks that continue to define the lower end of the market. The rout comes as investors reassess speculative positions amid a broader preference for quality and earnings visibility.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 09:25 AM IST

Five Workers Killed, Over 10 Injured in Boiler Blast at Sri City SEZ Facility; Government Orders Probe and ₹50 Lakh Ex Gratia

Five workers were killed and more than 10 others injured after a boiler explosion ripped through a manufacturing facility in the Sri City Special Economic Zone in Andhra Pradesh, triggering a major emergency response. The government has announced an ex gratia payment of ₹50 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased worker and constituted a high-level committee to investigate the cause of the disaster.

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India Entertainment & Culture03 Oct 2026, 06:30 AM IST

Radhakrishna Malineni Reflects on 26 Years in Telugu Television as 'Seetaramayya Gari Manavaralu' Extends His Legacy

Director Radhakrishna Malineni is marking 26 years in Telugu television with a career retrospective shaped by family storytelling, social values and audience trust. His latest work, 'Seetaramayya Gari Manavaralu' on E TV, continues that arc by centring women’s resilience, intergenerational bonds and the emotional weight of family legacy.

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National Governance & Policy03 Oct 2026, 05:02 AM IST

Congress Names Pargat Singh as Punjab Chief, Ending Months of Uncertainty

The Congress has appointed former minister Pargat Singh as the new chief of its Punjab unit, bringing an end to months of speculation over the party’s state leadership. Outgoing PPCC chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has submitted his resignation to Rahul Gandhi, marking a formal transition at a politically sensitive moment for the party in Punjab.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (03:00 PM IST)

Amarinder Singh Raja Warring Meets Rahul Gandhi, Resigns as Punjab Congress Chief

Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has resigned as president of the Punjab Congress after meeting Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi, in a move that underscores the deepening internal churn within the party’s state unit. The development comes at a sensitive political moment, with Assembly elections only months away and the Congress under pressure to restore organisational discipline and electoral momentum in Punjab.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (09:50 AM IST)

NEDFI Posts Strong FY 2025–26 Growth as Income, Profit Hold Firm

The North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFI) delivered a solid financial performance in FY 2025–26, underscoring resilient lending and income generation in a challenging credit environment. Gross income rose 4.40% to Rs. 270.82 crore, while interest income climbed 9.73% to Rs. 214.94 crore, supporting a profit before tax of Rs. 127.77 crore and net profit of Rs. 92.23 crore.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (05:10 AM IST)

Chanakya Marks 40 Years With Exhibitions That Place Women at the Center of Indian Craft and Culture

Chanakya International is marking its 40th anniversary with three exhibitions that frame women as both inspiration and subject, linking the divine feminine to the realities of everyday life. The shows underscore how the house has built a reputation for craft-led storytelling while positioning Indian textile artistry within a contemporary cultural conversation.

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Markets, IPOs & WealthJust now (01:00 PM IST)

Borosil Glass Shares Triple in a Year as Revenue and EBITDA Momentum Lifts Investor Bets

Borosil Glass Works has emerged as one of the market’s standout wealth creators, with its shares rising more than 200% over the past year as investors reward sustained revenue growth and improving EBITDA performance. The rally reflects a broader re-rating of the company’s operating profile, even as market participants weigh whether the pace of gains can be sustained.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (11:38 AM IST)

Delhi Exhibition Charts Four Decades of Change in Indian Art

Sakshi Gallery’s 40th anniversary exhibition at Travancore Palace in New Delhi brings together 46 artists in a wide-ranging survey of how Indian art has evolved alongside the country’s shifting social and political landscape. The show positions the gallery’s history as a lens on broader changes in visual language, collecting practice and artistic ambition over four decades.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (08:01 PM IST)

Chirag Paswan Says LJP(RV) Will Contest Uttar Pradesh, Punjab With or Without BJP Deal

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has signalled that his party is prepared to fight the upcoming Uttar Pradesh and Punjab elections even if seat-sharing talks with the BJP-led NDA do not produce an agreement. The remarks underscore both the bargaining leverage Paswan is seeking within the alliance and the party’s intent to expand beyond its traditional Bihar base.

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Co-Occurring Entities

Entities frequently referenced alongside Punjab:

New Delhi(13)India(6)Ranji Trophy(3)Punjab cricket team(3)Haryana(3)Assam cricket team(3)