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Kusum Arora
Top Stories
‘Kidnapped, Beaten’: Three Punjab Men Missing in Iran After Taking ‘Dunki’ Route
The Embassy of India in Iran has issued a statement about the missing status of the three youths, saying efforts are being made to trace them.
Jun 10, 2025
Top Stories
Debt, a Language Barrier and No Answers for Three Men Who Went to Russia for Their Relatives in the Russian Army
As per their families, a total of 21 Indians – seven from Kerala and 14 from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and other states – are missing in Russia and are all fighting the Russia-Ukraine war. Reports of Indian men who were tricked into joining the Russian Army surfaced in early 2024.
Jun 09, 2025
Top Stories
Three Punjabi Youths Missing in Iran Rescued by Cops in Tehran
The three youths were duped, kidnapped, tortured and held for ransom by donkers, primarily Pakistani nationals, in Iran on May 1.
Jun 04, 2025
Security
Row Over Army Statement That India’s Air Defence System Shielded Golden Temple From Pakistan’s Strikes
Golden Temple authorities, SGPC and Akal Takht have rejected the Indian Army’s statement and demanded clarification from the government.
May 20, 2025
Security
Ferozepur Woman Hurt in Pakistan Drone Attack Succumbs to Burn Injuries
Sukhwinder, her husband Lakhwinder Singh, and son Jaswant Singh had sustained severe burn injuries on the night of May 9, after a drone fell on their house.
May 14, 2025
Security
Pakistan Strikes Injure Four in Punjab, Authorities Caution Against Going Near Wreckage
News of huge missile blasts in Kapurthala, Pathankot, Amritsar, Bathinda, and Tarn Taran districts, has caused fear among villagers.
May 10, 2025
Security
Missile Found Intact In Hoshiarpur, Another Damages Home of Bathinda Farmer
Army and air force personnel took possession of the missile in Hoshiarpur and the debris of the missile in Bathinda.
May 10, 2025
Security
Punjab: Loud Noises Heard Near Pathankot Air Base, Unchi Bassi Ammunition Depot; Blackouts Ordered
The noises were heard around 8.15 pm on May 8, around the same time when reports of an attack by Pakistan in Jammu and Rajouri began doing the rounds.
May 08, 2025
Top Stories
‘We Had Been Living Peacefully for So Many Years’: Pak Shelling Leaves Poonch’s Sikh Population in Shock
The shelling damaged one of the oldest gurdwaras at Poonch, Sri Guru Singh Sabha. Among those who died from the community were shopkeepers and those who worked at the gurudwara.
May 08, 2025
Security
Army Takes Possession of Missile Remnants Found in Amritsar Villages
Villagers of Jethuwal and Makan Windi villages heard a loud blast in the sky at around 1 am on May 8. In the morning, they found parts of a missile.
May 08, 2025
Security
One Dead, 9 Injured After Unidentified Aircraft Crashes in Bathinda
There is no official information about the crash or the origin of the aircraft which crashed in Akalia Kalan village around 1:30 am on Wednesday.
May 07, 2025
Security
One Dead, 9 Injured After Unidentified Aircraft Crashes in Bathinda
There is no official information about the crash or the origin of the aircraft which crashed in Akalia Kalan village around 1:30 am on Wednesday.
May 07, 2025
Security
One Dead, 9 Injured After Unidentified Aircraft Crashes in Bathinda
There is no official information about the crash or the origin of the aircraft which crashed in Akalia Kalan village around 1:30 am on Wednesday.
May 07, 2025
Politics
With Sukhbir Badal’s Re-Election as SAD president, Can the Party Revive Itself?
For SAD, to make a comeback again under Sukhbir Badal might be an uphill task but the leader and his supporters know that he will face resistance and challenges.
Apr 22, 2025
Analysis
'Tomorrow It Will Be Us': Why the Waqf Amendment Concerns Sikhs
Apart from parliamentarians, Sikh intellectuals and religious leaders from Akal Takht, the apex body known as the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee, Punjab’s Shahi Imam and various Sikh and Muslim organisations have been vocal.
Apr 08, 2025
Politics
Stuck in Costa Rica, Deported Indians Called 'Terrorists', Told to Arrange for Their Own Return Tickets
The Wire has spoken to one Navdeep Singh who was initially supposed to be on the military plane which landed on February 15 but now finds himself moored in Costa Rica.
Mar 04, 2025
Recent
Fourth Batch of Deportees Arrive from US with Electronic Devices Attached to Their Legs
“While countries like Columbia and Mexico dared to raise voice against the US, the Indian government’s silence mounted our troubles,” said a deportee, who returned on February 23, commenting on Prime Minister Modi's recent US visit.
Feb 25, 2025
Politics
Punjab Man Meant to Be on Deportation Flight 'Hospitalised', Family Has No Official Word
Navdeep Singh's family have spent Rs 50 lakhs over two failed 'dunki' attempts.
Feb 19, 2025
World
The Tortuous Routes Some Indians Are Taking to Get to Foreign Shores
Of the 112 Indians deported on the third flight, 44 from Haryana, 33 from Gujarat, 31 were from Punjab, two from Uttar Pradesh and one each from Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Feb 18, 2025
Politics
Deportees Say Restraints Removed 20 Minutes Before Landing; Anger at Removal of Sikhs’ Turbans
A total of 116 Indians were deported aboard the flight that landed in Amritsar on Saturday. A third flight landed on Sunday night.
Feb 17, 2025