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CBI takes over probe into mysterious death of ex Punjab DGP Mustafa's son

Aqil was found dead at his Panchkula residence, and a murder case has been registered against his wife and father.

Published on Nov 7, 2025, 8:00 AM IST

Field fires flare again: Punjab logs 351 cases, tally at 3,284

On Thursday, 120 new FIRs were registered by the Punjab Police. In total, the cops have lodged 1,092 FIRs against farmers for violating stubble-burning norms (ANI)

Published on Nov 7, 2025, 6:20 AM IST

CBI books ex-DGP Mustafa, his wife Razia for son’s murder

The comprehensive investigation is still awaiting several key reports.

Published on Nov 7, 2025, 6:18 AM IST

CM leads roadshow in Tarn Taran, targets Badals, Cong

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday led a roadshow across a dozen villages in Tarn Taran, campaigning for AAP candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu and taking aim at the Badals and the Congress.

Published on Nov 5, 2025, 8:24 AM IST

Rajasthan man becomes ‘instant millionaire’ after winning ₹11 crore in lottery

Amit Shera, who won <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>11 crore in the lottery.

Published on Nov 5, 2025, 5:58 AM IST

Video surfaces after massive fire at Punjab banquet hall during wedding | Watch

While the exact cause of the fire has not yet been identified, Chief Fire Officer Amarinder Singh said the preliminary investigation suggests the fire might have started due to cooking arrangements or a short-circuit

Published on Nov 3, 2025, 4:47 AM IST

Why were newspapers held up by cops in Punjab? AAP faces new ‘Sheesh Mahal’ row

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann with AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, who is facing jibes of being "super CM".

Updated on Nov 2, 2025, 7:40 PM IST

‘Dunki’ route: 2 youths from Punjab, Haryana killed by traffickers in Guatemala

Sahib Singh (left), 21, from Hoshiarpur’s Raghowal village and Yuvraj Singh, 18, from Mohna village in Kaithal had left for the US on October 13, 2024.

Published on Nov 2, 2025, 6:20 AM IST

Bhagwant Mann reacts to BJP's 'Sheesh Mahal' charge: ‘It’s CM's camp office'

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann addressing a gathering during a rally in Ludhiana on Monday.

Updated on Nov 2, 2025, 12:43 AM IST

600 farm fires in 3 days as harvesting nears end in Punjab

ccording to the data compiled by the Punjab Remote Sensing Centre, Sangrur district once again emerged as a major contributor, reporting 64 farm-fire incidents in a single day. (ANI Video Grab)

Published on Nov 1, 2025, 7:50 AM IST

Capital grain: We’re paying a higher price for rice than we realise, says Mridula Ramesh

A 19th-century watercolour of a rice seller at a bazaar in Delhi. (Wikimedia)

Published on Oct 31, 2025, 5:57 PM IST

Guest Column| 60 years on, Punjab needs course correction

Though the days of the beggar’s grain bowl are history, thanks to the “sturdiest peasantry in India”, agriculture, in Punjab is in crisis. Crop yields have plateaued and the law of diminishing returns has set in. (HT file photo)

Published on Oct 31, 2025, 4:16 PM IST

Punjab: Fresh 202 field fire cases take tally to 1,418

Punjab on Thursday reported 202 fresh farm fire incidents, taking the total count to 1,418 so far this season. This marks the second consecutive day that the state has recorded more than 200 cases, signalling a sharp rise in stubble-burning incidents over the past week. (HT File)

Published on Oct 31, 2025, 8:16 AM IST

After long hiatus, ex-CM Amarinder Singh resumes political activity

Published on Oct 31, 2025, 7:52 AM IST

Punjab launches faceless services related to driving licences, vehicle-registration certificates

Punjab launches faceless services related to driving licences, vehicle-registration certificates

Updated on Oct 29, 2025, 7:06 PM IST

‘Don't want to…': When NRI Sahsi, killed in Canada, got candid on Punjab & drugs

Punjabi NRI businessman Darshan Singh Sahsi, who's been killed reportedly by the Bishnoi gang in Canada, made headlines in 2016 with a candid take on the drug menace in Punjab.

Updated on Oct 29, 2025, 9:21 PM IST

‘Didn’t even let me grieve': Wife of Punjab ex-DGP Mustafa's son speaks out

Aqil Akhtar, who died in Panchkula on October 16, and (right) his father, Mohammad Mustafa, a former Punjab top cop.

Updated on Oct 29, 2025, 6:22 PM IST

Punjab logs 122 new farm fire cases, tally reaches 743

Typically, farm fires can contribute up to 35% of Delhi’s total PM 2.5 levels. (HT Archive)

Published on Oct 27, 2025, 5:24 AM IST

At 122, highest single-day spike in Punjab farm fires this season

Paddy straw being burnt in Chutala village of Tarn Taran. The harvesting on 85% paddy areas of the district has been over. (ANI)

Published on Oct 27, 2025, 4:40 AM IST

SIT recovers diary of Ex Punjab DGP's son, 2 mobile phones

Former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa (right) and his son son, Aqil Akhtar.

Updated on Oct 26, 2025, 10:14 AM IST

Punjab drug horror: How a couple ‘sold’ infant for ₹1.8 lakh ‘to fund addiction'

Case of drug addiction in Punjab

Updated on Oct 25, 2025, 8:40 PM IST

Eyes burning, heads spinning: How Delhi-NCR is reacting to toxic air

Eyes burning, heads spinning: How Delhi-NCR is reacting to toxic air

Updated on Oct 25, 2025, 7:20 PM IST

Improper diagnosis behind maternal deaths in Punjab, says report

The review also flagged two maternal deaths linked to anaesthesia-related negligence (Representational Image)

Published on Oct 25, 2025, 6:56 AM IST

Punjab CM Mann rallies support for AAP nominee, calls bypoll a vote for ‘truth and development’

Mann was joined by AAP Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia, state party president Aman Arora and candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu (HT Photo)

Published on Oct 25, 2025, 4:28 AM IST

Punjab stubble burning incidents cross 500 mark; 31 fresh FIRs registered

An incident of stubble burning is seen in a field, in Gurdaspur on Thursday (ANI Video Grab)

Published on Oct 24, 2025, 4:36 AM IST

AAP warns trolls sharing AI fake video of Punjab CM after FIR on Canada resident

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann had been vociferously defending the land pooling policy.

Updated on Oct 23, 2025, 6:51 PM IST

Haryana govt wants CBI to probe death of Punjab ex-DGP Mustafa's son

(From left) Aqil Akhtar, who died in Panchkula on October 16, and his parents, former minister Razia Sultana and ex-DGP Mohammad Mustafa.

Updated on Oct 23, 2025, 5:52 PM IST

‘Uncompromising’ ex-DGP, ex-minister wife booked for son's death: Who are they?

(From left) Aqil Akhtar, who died in Panchkula on October 16, and his parents, former minister Razia Sultana and ex-DGP Mohammad Mustafa. (File photo)

Updated on Oct 22, 2025, 6:40 PM IST

Affair with son's wife, drug addict: Shocking claims in Punjab murder case

Former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa (right) and his son son, Aqil Akhtar.

Updated on Oct 22, 2025, 6:08 PM IST

Air quality very poor in parts of Haryana, poor in Punjab

A view of the smoggy morning weather at MG Road near Iffco Chowk in Gurugram after Diwali celebrations. The places with poor AQI in Haryana included Bahadurgarh (272), Gurugram (290), Karnal (243), Bhiwani (298), Faridabad (218), and Kaithal (237). (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Updated on Oct 22, 2025, 12:37 PM IST

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