Punjab

Punjab is a state in northern India known for its agricultural economy, rich cultural heritage, and significant Punjabi diaspora. It is also a region with a history of political activism and separatist movements.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to a controversial new anti-sacrilege law, the deportation of suspected separatists, and the screening of a banned film about a Sikh activist.

Latest on Punjab

• Nike, Adidas and Puma once sourced from this Punjab city. What happened?
• India's banned Sikh activist film finds audience in Punjab villages
• Canada based Punjabi Abhinandan Gill warns against misuse of artificial intelligence in politics
• Why an anti-sacrilege law in India's Punjab has sparked controversy
• Malaysia deports 2 suspected Indian separatists over rail explosion in Punjab
• an explosion on a railway line in Punjab, in a case Indian media have linked to an alleged militant plot tied to the Khalistan separatist movement

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