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All the four members of the family died in the incident which took place on Thursday night. (Photo: ANI)

Punjab man sets self, wife, 2 children ablaze over objectionable videos of wife

The man took the drastic step allegedly after he found objectionable photos and videos of his wife, that a man was using to blackmail her.

04 Aug 2018 8:16 AM

Kulwinder Singh, along with his two children Abhi, 5, and Sonal,8, died on the spot while his wife received more than 80 per cent burn injuries. She later died at a hospital. (Representational Image)

Upset with wife's 'sleazy' video, NRI husband burns her, self, children alive

Kulwinder Singh, 35, who lived in Jordan, was enraged after coming across a video of his wife, police said.

03 Aug 2018 8:37 AM

IG said the woman was told that the Punjab Police had cracked down on the suspects allegedly involved in the trafficking of an 18-year-old woman from Tarn Taran district to Dubai by the same travel agents. (Photo: File | Representational)

Punjab woman aborts journey to Dubai after cops tell her about cheat agent

Addressing press conference, IG, Border Range, Amritsar said Simranjit Kaur was promised a job as domestic help there by her travel agents.

31 Jul 2018 12:47 PM

In a video, the policeman is seen tied to a tree and being beaten up severely by a woman who alleged that the policeman tried to rape her in an inebriated condition. (Photo: ANI)

Punjab cop tied up, beaten severely over ‘rape’ attempt

The victim was rescued by Kotkapura SHO and was admitted to Guru Gobind Singh Medical College in Faridkot in a critical condition.

17 Jul 2018 9:06 PM

PM Modi said that despite toiling hard, farmers could not think of a comfortable life and that they had to live a life of despair and despondency for decades because of the policies of the Congress-led governments. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Congress used farmers as vote bank, betrayed them: PM Modi

PM Modi said if the Congress had any worry, it was 'only for one particular family' and how to make them comfortable.

11 Jul 2018 3:24 PM

Narendra Modi will on Wednesday address a Kisan Kalyan rally in Punjab's Muktsar district. (Photo: PTI)

Narendra Modi to address Kisan Kalyan rally in Punjab to mark MSP hike

The rally will jointly be organised by the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Malout.

11 Jul 2018 1:58 PM

Singh directed the chief secretary to formulate guidelines and standard operating procedures (SoPs) for conducting dope test on employees, including police personnel. (Photo: File)

Workers found positive in dope test won't be punished or sacked: Punjab CM

The chief minister said the workers found positive in tests would be provided treatment and their identities will be kept confidential.

10 Jul 2018 9:02 AM

While seven of the accused including Kumar are facing trial in the court in Pathankot on the directions of the Supreme Court, the eighth accused in the case is facing trial in a juvenile court in Kathua district. (Photo: PTI/File)

Kathua rape case: Accused claiming to be juvenile above 20 yrs, claims medical report

'The report has been submitted and final arguments will be concluded tomorrow after which judge will pronounce verdict,' prosecutor said.

02 Jul 2018 8:16 PM

The sweet exchange between the two forces is a usual trend on the special occasions, such as Eid and Diwali. (Photo: File | PTI)

No ‘sweet’ exchange this Eid at Indo-Pak border as tension simmers

According to sources, Pakistani rangers showed interest in going ahead with the ritual, but BSF was in a denial mode.

16 Jun 2018 1:29 PM

Sanji Ram -- the main accused in Kathua rape and murder case. (Photo: ANI/File)

Accused threatened Kathua case witness, say police

SSP (Crime Branch) Jammu alleged that the witness, whose statement was being recorded, was threatened by one of the accused.

15 Jun 2018 9:29 AM

Sanji Ram, the main accused in Kathua rape and murder case, being produced in District Court in Kathua. (Photo: File/ANI)

Pathankot court frames charges against 7 accused in Kathua rape-murder case

The eighth accused in the case is a juvenile.

07 Jun 2018 5:56 PM

The trial in the case will be held according to the provisions of Ranbir Penal Code, which is applicable in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Trial of Kathua rape-murder case begins today amid tight security at Pathankot court

Pathankot Bar Association president Reshpaul Thakur said this was for the first time such a high-profile case was to be heard in the court.

31 May 2018 1:35 PM

A source said that Pakistani intelligence agencies questioned Amarjit Singh for several hours. (Photo: Representational)

'Missing' Indian Sikh found in Pakistan, set to return to India today

Amarjit Singh, a resident of Amritsar, had arrived in Pakistan along with 1,700 Sikh pilgrims to celebrate Baisakhi festival on April 12.

24 Apr 2018 8:25 AM

Family members have also requested the Indian government to bring back the man's body. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Family demands probe into Indian man's suicide at Japan's immigration centre

The man was detained by immigration officers at Japan's immigration detention centre for around nine months.

19 Apr 2018 7:06 PM

Security forces immediately spread out in large numbers and searched various locations in the region. (Photo: ANI)

Pathankot: Security beefed up, search ops underway after suspected terrorist movement

Acting on a tip-off, the police have stepped up security along the border belt of Punjab, particularly Pathankot.

19 Apr 2018 2:22 PM

KXIP held their nerves to pick up their second win of the season. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2018, KXIP vs CSK: Hosts beat MS Dhoni and co in thriller by four runs

Score after 20 overs, Chennai Super Kings 193-5: Dhoni 79(44), Dwayne Bravo 1(1); Mohit Sharma 4-0-47-1

15 Apr 2018 7:41 PM

'We're very thankful to the Iraq government for not only cooperating but also simplifying the process for us to get our people back,' said Singh. (Photo: ANI)

No biscuit distribution: VK Singh on exgratia for Indians killed in Iraq

When asked about whether it was the centre or state govt responsible to compensate the families, Singh said, 'It is India's responsibility.'

02 Apr 2018 8:01 PM

ISI handlers sponsored Kumar's visit to Dubai from February 20 to 24 where he was briefed regarding tasks, the Punjab Police said. (Representational Image)

Punjab: Man working as spy for Pak's ISI held; maps, Army training manuals seized

The accused has been booked under the provisions of the Official Secrets Act, and Section 120-B of the IPC.

30 Mar 2018 10:52 AM

Punjabi pop singer Daler Mehndi has been sentenced to 2-years in prison after being convicted in a 2003 human trafficking case by Patiala Court. (Photo: File)

After getting 2-yr jail, Daler Mehndi gets bail in human trafficking case

Human trafficking case was registered in 2003 following a complaint by Bakshish Singh, a resident of Balbehra village, in Patiala.

16 Mar 2018 2:15 PM

Puran Chand Wadali and Pyarelal Wadali form the Wadali Brothers.

Pyarelal Wadali, one half of Sufi singers Wadali Brothers, dies of cardiac arrest

One of the singers of the legendary Sufi set Wadali Brothers, passed away in Amritsar on Friday after a cardiac arrest.

09 Mar 2018 11:59 AM

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