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An unbothered minstrel called Diljit Dosanjh

In an era when most artists and celebrities are yet to define their “it” factor, Dosanjh has stockpiles of it. (Getty Images)
Published on May 02, 2026 09:50 pm IST

Ludhiana: Farmers’ bodies submit memorandum against ‘fake encounters’

The memorandum also called for an impartial inquiry into the deaths reported in around 42 police encounters in Punjab. (File)
Published on Mar 12, 2026 03:50 am IST

Farmers, trade unions plan nationwide protest on Mar 10 over West Asia conflict

Trade unions have urged the public to observe the day as “Anti-Imperialist-War Day for World Peace.”
Published on Mar 08, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Farm unions protest, seek action against Bathinda SSP

Various farmers and labourers’ unions taking out a protest rally in Bathinda on Friday. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)
Published on Mar 07, 2026 07:26 am IST

Payment delays after onion procurement led to protests, dues being cleared: Maharashtra minister

Payment delays after onion procurement led to protests, dues being cleared: Maharashtra minister
Published on Feb 27, 2026 01:38 pm IST

Punjab: SKM protests US trade deal, AAP’s ‘silence’

BKU state president Joginder Singh Ugrahan addressing a gathering in Sangrur on Sunday.
Published on Feb 23, 2026 06:40 am IST

BKU protest in Bathinda turns violent as farmers clash with cops

Heavy police presence at Jeond village in Bathinda district to prevent Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta Ugrahan) activists from marching to the district administrative complex on Wednesday. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)
Updated on Feb 19, 2026 04:58 am IST

Odisha’s paddy harvest sparks crisis as storage shortfalls stall buying

Farmers under the banner of Navnirman Krushak Sangathan (NKS) hold a protest march over irregularities in paddy procurement at mandis in Odisha (ANI FILE)
Published on Jan 29, 2026 11:47 pm IST

Ludhiana: Workers rally against Centre’s move to repeal MGNREGA

The protesting workers outside Punjabi Bhawan in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 21, 2026 05:48 am IST

SKM to hold protests against power bill on Jan 16

Representational image.
Published on Dec 30, 2025 05:56 am IST

Former Minister Bacchu Kadu warns of train blockade as farmer protests continue

Nagpur: Prahar Janshakti Party leader Bachchu Kadu, along with supporters and farmers, block the Nagpur�Hyderabad National Highway (NH-44) during a protest demanding loan waivers for farmers.
Updated on Oct 29, 2025 09:57 am IST

Kangana gets bail in defamation case, regrets ‘misunderstanding’

BJP MP and film actor Kangana Ranaut coming out of the Bathinda court on Monday. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)
Published on Oct 28, 2025 06:24 am IST

Farmers protest farm fire FIRs, delay in flood relief

Farmers stage a protest against the central and Punjab government on the issue of stubble burning and floods compassion in Amritsar on Monday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Published on Oct 07, 2025 03:30 am IST

Punjab farmers protest stubble fire FIRs, delay in flood relief

Farmers raising slogans during a protest against the central and state governments over the issue of stubble-burning FIRs and delay in flood compensation, in Amritsar on Monday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Published on Oct 06, 2025 04:02 pm IST

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more
Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

HC dismisses Kangana’s plea seeking quashing of defamation complaint

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut arrives at Parliament for the monsoon session on Wednesday. (ANI)
Published on Aug 02, 2025 07:28 am IST

Kangana Ranaut’s plea to quash defamation case rejected by HC

Mahinder Kaur alleges that Kangana Ranaut defamed her in the tweet by identifying her wrongly as Bilkis Bano of Shaheen Bagh fame.
Published on Aug 01, 2025 06:30 pm IST

HC dismisses Kangana’s plea seeking quashing of defamation complaint

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday dismissed a plea of BJP MP Kangana Ranaut seeking quashing of a defamation complaint against her and the summoning order by a court in Bathinda. (PTI Photo)
Published on Aug 01, 2025 04:37 pm IST

Nara Lokesh pitches 8,000 acres in AP to aerospace firms after Karnataka U-turn

Nara Lokesh (HT Photo)
Published on Jul 17, 2025 05:59 pm IST

SKM suspends Chandigarh march for now

Members of Samyukta Kisan Morcha stage a protest in Amritsar on Wednesday. (PTI)
Published on Mar 06, 2025 09:06 am IST

By splitting the secular votes, Congress helped BJP win: Kerala CM Vijayan

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi accused the Congress party of adopting an ‘arrogant’ approach towards regional parties opposing BJP (Amit Sharma)
Published on Mar 05, 2025 07:32 pm IST

Mann-farmer spat: Latest flashpoint poses a fresh challenge for AAP govt

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann (Punjab Police - X)
Published on Mar 05, 2025 09:56 am IST

Punjab passes resolution against Centre’s draft policy on agri marketing, CM alleges bias

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann speaking on the resolution rejecting the Centre’s draft of the National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Feb 25, 2025 03:37 pm IST

Ahead of meet with Centre, farmers to hold mahapanchayats at Khanauri, Shambhu

Farmers have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points since February 13 last year.
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 04:21 am IST

Punjab bandh: Traffic crippled, markets, industry remain unaffected

Traffic was crippled, and hundreds of passengers were left stranded at various places as farmer unions staged protests on Monday following the Punjab Bandh call. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 05:20 am IST

Guest Column | Centre’s new draft policy framework on agri marketing raises concerns

The policy aims at addressing long-standing challenges in agricultural marketing through a unified national approach. (HT File)
Published on Dec 11, 2024 09:53 pm IST

Punjab farmers to march to Delhi today; security heightened at borders

Over 100 farmers are set to march towards Delhi on Friday to advocate for their demands.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 09:28 am IST

{Delhi march today} Prohibitory orders clamped in Ambala, farmers unfazed

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher and others at Shambhu border, a day before commencement 'Delhi Chalo' march, in Patiala on Thursday. (PTI)
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 05:44 am IST

Will make efforts to open Shambhu border: Hooda in Ambala

Bhupinder Singh Hooda addresses a press conference in Rohtak on Monday. (Manoj Dhaka/HT)
Updated on Sept 24, 2024 08:56 am IST

Farmers' 4-hour ‘rail roko’ protest today, trains to face disruptions: 10 points

Farmers to hold ‘Rail Roko’ protest today; security tightened across borders
Updated on Mar 10, 2024 08:53 am IST