‘They are dead’: Amid hope for 39 Indians in Iraq, survivor sticks to story
Even as hope returned to families of the 39 abducted Indians after terror group Islamic State (IS) was ousted from stronghold Mosul by government forces in war-torn Iraq, the lone returning survivor has stuck to his claim that they are dead. Read full story here
Punjab Police nab dreaded gangster after encounter in Ferozepur
A gangster, wanted in over two dozen cases of murder and robbery, was arrested after an exchange of gunfire in a village here, police said on Wednesday. Read full story here
From SYL to GST, the new Capt Amarinder-Narendra Modi bonhomie
In politics, there are no permanent friends or enemies, just permanent interests. The Congress is already at unease with its Bihar ally, chief minister Nitish Kumar, cosying up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read full story here
Dera killing: 2 months on, Barnala police fail to arrest all accused
The sensational dera shootout case, in which two men were shot dead allegedly by another group of dera men on May 12, is still hanging fire as the Barnala police are yet to arrest all nine accused as four of them are still absconding. Read full story here
Shimla’s missing antique bell: 7 years on, CBI conducts narco test
{{/usCountry}}Shimla’s missing antique bell: 7 years on, CBI conducts narco test
{{/usCountry}}Seven years after an antique bell gifted to Lord Irwin was stolen from Shimla’s majestic Viceregal lodge, the Central Bureau of Investigation is now conducting a narco test of security personnel at the Indian Institute of Advanced studies housed in the British era building. Read full story here
Ludhiana: GADVASU under lens over child working in canteen
The veterinary varsity in Ludhiana has hit controversy after a video of a boy working in a canteen of the institution started circulating. A complaint has been lodged with the vice-chancellor of the varsity. Read full story here
Panjab University wants Rs 2 crore from Chandigarh for roads, streetlights
The Panjab University (PU) on Tuesday told the Punjab and Haryana high court that the Chandigarh administration should be directed to bear the burden of road maintenance and upkeep of streetlights on its campus. Read full story here
Indian-origin boy dies after allergic reaction to cheese allegedly forced on him
A 13-year-old Indian-origin boy with a dairy allergy died after suffering a severe reaction to a piece of cheese allegedly forced on him, prompting the UK police to launch a homicide probe, media reports have said. Read full story here
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