In a move seen as politically significant ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections next year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu confirmed that the PM will reach the Dera at 4 pm, following his participation in the Parliament
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Haryana Rainfall Deficit Turns Into Surplus Punjab and Haryana have witnessed a sharp shift in weather conditions as intermittent rainfall over the past 48 hours has pushed temperatures below normal and significantly improved monthly rainfall figures, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Punjab Sees 103% Rainfall Surplus in January IMD data shows that Punjab
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Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Intervenes to Support Farmers The federal government has allowed Punjab farmers to export potatoes and kinno using alternative routes, the Punjab government announced. The decision followed Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s proactive intervention. “The federal government approved potato and kinno exports thanks to the Chief Minister’s efforts,” the provincial government said. Surplus
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The Union Budget 2026–27, set for February 1, 2026, is crucial for UAE-based NRIs and overseas investors. It will focus on fiscal discipline, debt management, and economic stability under the “Viksit Bharat” roadmap. According to Mahendra Dev, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, the government plans to maintain the fiscal deficit
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Encounter Conducted by Tarn Taran Police and AGTF An alleged gangster, wanted in connection with the murder of a village sarpanch in Amritsar, was killed during a police encounter in Tarn Taran district, officials confirmed. The operation was conducted by Tarn Taran police teams along with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF). Details of the Encounter
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Record Domestic and International Visitors Uttar Pradesh (UP) led India’s domestic tourism in 2025, welcoming over 1.37 billion domestic visitors, according to the Union Ministry of Tourism. The state also ranked fourth in foreign arrivals, attracting around 366,000 international tourists. Officials credit this growth to the development of religious, cultural, and heritage sites, along with
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