State told to simultaneously lodge FIR, impose fine, make ‘red entries’ against farmers violating norms
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Punjab
- Bara Phool panchayat files plaint with Vigilance, magistrate’s court 
- The High Court rejected Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's request to delay his money laundering trial. The court ruled the money laundering case is separate from the related drug case, and acquittal in the drug case wouldn't affect the money laundering prosecution. 
- The Supreme Court mandated the Bar Council of India to hold Punjab and Haryana bar council elections by December 31 and Uttar Pradesh's by January 31, 2026. A retired high court judge will oversee the Punjab and Haryana polls. The court emphasized the importance of timely elections and addressing voter concerns. 
- Five adults and one juvenile were arrested for a Diwali night shooting in Kotkapura that killed Naresh Kumar. The police say the attack, allegedly led by Ladi Nihang, stemmed from a personal rivalry and a previous theft of Rs 10,000. The victim's cousin accused the police of inaction. 
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- Kapurthala police, with intelligence agencies, busted an espionage network leaking Army secrets to Pakistan. Three men were arrested for photographing cantonment areas and sharing classified military details for money. The investigation led to arrests, seized phones, and charges under the Official Secrets Act. 
- Punjab police arrested three SFJ operatives for writing pro-Khalistan slogans on school walls. The accused, directed by foreign-based individuals, received funding for inciting unrest. Police seized phones and a dongle. 
- Muktsar man, mother in shackles 
- The secretary of a cooperative society in Singhawalan village, Paramjit Singh, was booked for embezzling over Rs 12.4 lakh from farmers' funds. He allegedly kept money deposited by farmers instead of crediting their accounts. The fraud was discovered through account discrepancies. The secretary agreed to repay the money. 
- Punjab Congress leaders condemned the killing of kabaddi player Tejpal, citing a 'jungle raj' under the AAP government. They criticized the government's inaction on rising gangster violence and cited the Tarn Taran bypoll as an example of intimidation, with the opposition accusing CM Mann of allowing anarchy and lawlessness. 
- Vikram, a scrap dealer, and accused in a drug case, could not arrange the amount and he later approached the vigilance bureau for justice 
- The office has remained locked ever since — on October 30 and 31 as well — leaving the entire staff without a proper place to sit 
- The deceased, identified as Manga Singh, a driver by profession and father of two children — a seven-year-old and a 15-day-old infant — was found lying unconscious by villagers 
- They will be displayed at prominent Schools of Eminence (SoE) in Ludhiana, Amritsar, Ferozepur, Nangal, and Kharar 
- Police received information that a man employed as a sweeper in the Kapurthala Army Cantonment had established covert communication with Pakistani handlers and passed on sensitive information 
- Four assailants involved in murder identified 
- Police have recovered a .32 bore pistol with one live cartridge and one empty shell, along with a .30 bore pistol, eight live cartridges, and five empty shells 
- Hearing the gunshot, family members and nearby residents rushed to the spot and informed the police 
- People say they have learned to live with industrial hazards, but every time they suffer, officials protect the companies and no one is ever held responsible 
- Kejriwal is neither an elected MLA nor part of the state government, says Punjab BJP, demands clarification from CM Mann on the matter 
- The girl who wore 'good batting' t-shirt as child became one of the finest batsman 
- The police said preliminary investigations indicated that the accused were in contact with a Pakistan-based handler through social media platforms 
- The commission has sought reports from the Deputy Commissioner, Senior Superintendent of Police and Civil Surgeon, Muktsar, regarding the incident and the health of the victims 
- Bhullar and middleman Sharda were arrested on October 16 over alleged Rs 8 lakh bribery demand 
- This marks the revival of a highly sought-after route that was suspended following the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12 
- Victim hospitalised, says he had no enmity 
- Hailing from Punjab's Moga, she led India to World Cup final with a historic victory 
- A Bench led by Justice Surya Kant also asked the BCI to hold elections for the Uttar Pradesh Bar Council by January 31, 2026, and address genuine grievances of electors 
- Preliminary investigation suggests high speed, overtaking attempt led to crash 
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