Amritsar

Punjabi actor and celebrated bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman died of a heart attack in Amritsar. The 47-year-old was at Fortis Hospital for a minor bicep surgery when he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and passed away unexpectedly.

Hooch tragedy: 14 die after consuming spurious liquor in Amritsar, 5 arrested

The deaths have occurred in five villages -- Bhangali, Patalpuri, Marari Kalan, Therewal and Talwandi Ghuman.

Indian Army shoots down Pakistani drones flying over Khasa Cantt in Amritsar, shares video

Several Byker YIHA III Kamikaze drones were spotted in the Amritsar airspace, after which the Indian Army engaged and destroyed them.

India warns Pakistan of consequences if its infrastructure is targeted

India has beefed up its security for its strategic infrastructure such as power plants and refineries, even as the foreign secretary warned Pakistan against any attack on Indian assets.

Amritsar once again carries out blackout drill, residents asked to remain indoors and not panic

Taking utmost caution, the Amritsar district administration has again started the blackout drill, said a message shared by the Amritsar District Public Relations Officer.

9 Must-Visit Places in Amritsar Beyond the Golden Temple

Discover 9 must-visit places in Amritsar beyond the Golden Temple—from historic forts to hidden temples, bazaars, and museums that bring the city to life.

Third Batch of Illegal Indian Immigrants Deported from US | Plane Lands in Amritsar

An aircraft carrying the third batch of illegal Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar on February 16, 2025, as part of the ongoing US crackdown under the Trump administration. The C-17 Globemaster brought back 112 deportees from Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, and other states. This follows two previous deportation flights within 10 days. Political tensions rise as concerns over in-flight shackling resurface. External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar addresses the issue in Parliament. Stay tuned for the latest updates

Third US plane with 112 illegal Indian immigrants lands at Amritsar airport

This is the third such flight that has brought deportees as part of a crackdown by the Donald Trump administration against illegal immigrants.

Plane carrying second batch of deportees from US lands in Amritsar

This is the second such batch of Indians to be deported by the Donald Trump administration as part of its promised crackdown on illegal immigrants

'Amritsar nearest international airport': BJP on Punjab CM Mann's 'defame Punjab' claim over deportation flight

The second batch of 119 illegal immigrants from the US is expected to land at the Amritsar airport late on Saturday evening.

Who is Narain Singh Chaura, former Khalistani extremist who opened fire at Sukhbir Badal?

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal escaped unhurt after a man opened fire at him while he was performing the duty of ‘sewadar’ outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The man, identified as Narain Singh Chaura, was overpowered by some people standing outside the temple. Narain Singh Chaura is a former militant with a history of involvement in criminal activities linked to separatist movements. He is a resident of a village called Chaura in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district. Watch here for more details.

Sukhbir Badal Escapes Shooting Near Golden Temple; Attacker Arrested

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal narrowly escaped a shooting incident near the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday. While performing religious penance as prescribed by Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Badal, seated in a wheelchair, was unharmed as the bullet struck a nearby wall. The attacker, Narain Singh, was subdued by bystanders and arrested by police. Authorities revealed Singh's criminal history, including arms-related offenses, and are investigating his motives. Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar commended the swift response of officers who prevented further harm. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Sukhbir’s wife, visited the site shortly after the incident.

IIM Amritsar students sleep in college mess to protest for AC in dorms. Video goes viral

The protest location was deliberately chosen, as the hostel mess is one of the few air-conditioned spaces available to the students, highlighting the stark contrast between the cooling provided in communal areas and the sweltering conditions in their rooms.

Lulu Group to set up logistics, food-processing centre in Amritsar

The retail giant has tied up with the Punjab government for the project and would soon begin work on the facility, Lulu Group director Salim MA has said

Before Ayodhya, came Sanchi: Which Indian cities are transitioning into solar cities?

Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh, famed for its UNESCO World Heritage site Stupa, is India's first solar city, crowned last year. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy under its scheme 'Development of Solar Cities' has approved/sanctioned 60 cities, including 13 Pilot and 5 Model Cities up to the 12th Five-year Plan period.

Amit Shah to chair Northern Zonal Council meet in Amritsar on Sept 26

The Northern Zonal Council comprises the states of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territories of Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Chandigarh.

Amritsar Blast: Two Explosions Within 30 Hours Occurred At Heritage Street Near Golden Temple | Here's What Happened

A second mysterious explosion rocked Heritage Street near Amritsar’s Golden Temple. The blast occurred around 6:30 am near the exact spot where an explosion at 11 pm on May 6 had triggered panic. The CCTV footage of the first blast was released. No one was injured in today’s incident. The devotees and locals initially thought it to be a terrorist attack. However, the police later clarified that the explosion could be an accident or any mischievous act.

Musician Rabbi Shergill: ‘We should all have opinions, else we're living in a world as slaves or masters’

Urban balladeer Rabbi Shergill on his love for Amritsar, his upcoming fourth album and why he doesn’t shy away from speaking his mind.

'Sacred Amritsar' preview: Soak in music and poetry at this cultural festival in the Punjabi city

The three-day festival, starting today, honours the spirit of the city with multiple performances, walks and conversations.

President Droupadi Murmu on day-long visit to Amritsar, pays obeisance at Golden Temple

Tight security arrangements were made in the city for the president’s day-long visit.

IIT-Ropar to host second G20 Education Working Group meeting in Amritsar next week

The theme of the meeting is "Strengthening Research and Innovation through collaboration".

Punjab clashes: Radical preacher Amritpal Singh's supporters storm police station in Amritsar

Carrying swords and other arms, scores of supporters led by Singh had assembled at the police station in Ajnala in Amritsar. They broke the barricades put up by police.

Now, Amritsar-Singapore flight takes off without taking more than 30 passengers

The Scoot airline flight was originally scheduled to take off at 7:55 pm on Wednesday. It, however, flew out of the airport at 4 pm, they said, adding all the passengers were communicated about the change departure time well in advance through email by their booking agents.

Christmas celebrations across India in 10 pictures

Glimpses of holiday cheer in the country.

Michelin star chef Vikas Khanna’s first business was ‘total failure’. What he learned from it

Michelin star chef Vikas Khanna opened up about his extraordinary journey at the Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit on December 14.