Despite strict border vigil, illegal lottery ticket smuggling from Kerala to Coimbatore continues. Police seized tickets worth Rs 14.87 lakh in 2025 and arrested 723 people. Read about the ongoing crackdown.
Egypt stops free Hajj slots for 2026, introduces digital lottery & paid packages. Learn about new visa rules, costs, and what it means for millions of pilgrims.
The BJP gears up for its first-ever state conference in Punjab on April 27-28, aiming to galvanize workers and project a strong alternative. Key leaders to attend.
Basheer Kaipurath, a 57-year-old driver from Kerala, wins 100,000 dirhams (Rs 24 lakh) in Dubai's Big Ticket draw after two years of participation. He plans to support his family in India.
A 2024 Jal Jeevan Mission survey reveals 87.8% of Punjab households are satisfied with tap water quality, lower than India's 92.4%. Discover district-wise data and key findings.
Basheer Kaipurath, a 57-year-old Indian driver from Kerala, wins Dh100,000 in Dubai's Big Ticket draw after 25 years in UAE. Read his emotional reaction and plans for the prize money.
Punjab's economic woes stem from a deeper collapse of belief. Explore why fiscal stress, migration, and stalled industry are symptoms of a profound crisis of confidence in the state's future.
Punjab government extends deadline for its 'Settlement of Arrears of Tax Dues Scheme' to March 31, 2025. Traders get more time to clear pending dues with significant concessions. Act now to benefit!
Punjab's 2025 policy push amended a 160-year-old law, launched a one-time settlement for disputes, and outlined a plan to save MSMEs. Industry eyes better GST refunds and execution in 2026.
A look back at 2025 in Punjab politics: Bhagwant Mann's humour, Sukhbir Badal's revival, flood heroes, and the personalities that defined a dramatic year. Read the full analysis.
Punjab's debt crisis escalates to Rs 3.73 lakh crore, consuming 46% of revenue. This fiscal emergency threatens development and demands urgent policy action. Read the full analysis.
Punjab assembly's MGNREGA debate reveals AAP's strategy to frame it as an anti-Dalit move, countering BJP's outreach. SCs form 70% of scheme's workers. Explore the political narrative.
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial Bills to simplify land ownership, digitize records, and rationalize stamp duty. The move aims to reduce public hardship and expedite legal processes.
A farmer from Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib district wins a life-changing Rs 1 crore lottery. Discover his plans for his family's future and how he claimed his prize.
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has passed three significant revenue amendment bills aimed at enhancing tax collection and plugging leakages. The move is expected to strengthen the state's fiscal health. Read more for details.
Major 2025 H-1B visa reforms: $100,000 fee for some petitions, mandatory social media checks, and end of random lottery. Learn how these changes impact Indian professionals and employers. Get expert guidance now!
BMC announces online admissions for 22 popular CBSE, ICSE, IB & IGCSE schools from Jan 1, 2026. With 2,262 seats, a transparent lottery system will ensure fairness. Apply now!
Punjab launches major offensive against brain drain, generating over 1 lakh domestic opportunities. Govt fills 59,702 posts, partners with Microsoft & IBM for skills. Read how the state is retaining talent.
The US has replaced the random H-1B lottery with a wage-weighted system from March 2026. This major policy shift favors experienced, higher-paid professionals, impacting Indian applicants' strategies. Learn what it means for you.
The US is set to replace the H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based selection system. Learn how the new rules work, their legal challenges, and what it means for Indian professionals.
NHM Punjab invites applications for 300 Specialist Doctor posts. Apply online by Jan 8, 2026. No application fee. Salary ₹45,000/month. Check eligibility.
Punjab witnesses a massive railway transformation in 2025 with Rs 5,421 crore budget, new Vande Bharat, and revival of stalled projects worth Rs 25,000 crore. Read about the state's rail infrastructure leap.
The latest UAE Lucky Day Draw saw no jackpot winner, rolling the Dh30M prize to 2026. Three participants won Dh100,000 each in the Lucky Chance raffle. Learn how to play.
India engages US over mounting H-1B visa delays causing hardships. Backlogs, stricter scrutiny, and policy changes threaten Indian professionals' careers. Read more.
The US scraps the H-1B lottery for a wage-based system from 2026, coupled with a proposed $100,000 fee. This structural shift prioritises senior roles, impacting Indian professionals and IT firms. Get expert guidance to navigate the changes.
Teachers' organisations in Punjab reject govt's Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for deceased colleagues, term it discriminatory. They demand Rs 2 crore each & govt jobs for kin. Read more.
A 77-year-old woman in Hyderabad was cheated of Rs 1.8 crore in a nine-month cyber fraud involving fake lottery promises, forged RBI documents, and impersonation of Mukesh Ambani. Police have registered a case.
A lucky Arkansas ticket holder won the $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve 2025. Discover the winning numbers, prize details, and how the historic win unfolded.
A Powerball player in Arkansas won the $1.82 billion Christmas Eve jackpot, the second-largest lottery prize ever. The winner can choose a lump sum of $834.9 million. Read more about this historic win!
The Trump administration replaces the H-1B visa lottery with a weighted selection favoring higher skills and wages. New rule effective from February 27, 2026. Read the full details.