Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday sought severest of severe action against Air India employees responsible for misbehaviour with former Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Raghbir Singh.

In a statement issued here today, the Chief Minister said that the incident of maltreatment of the former Jathedar Giani Raghbeer Singh is highly condemnable. He said that this sort of irresponsible behaviour by the Air India authorities is unwarranted and undesirable. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Singh Sahib are a respected personality of Punjab in general and Sikh community in particular and this sought of mistreatment with him cannot be tolerated.

Telangana Police have asked Pakistani nationals staying in the state to return home as the Indian government has decided to revoke all existing valid visas with effect from April 27.

Director General of Police Dr Jintender said Attari border will remain open for departure for Pakistanis up to April 30 and advised all Pakistani nationals staying in Telangana to follow the guidelines to avoid any legal action.

The Centre on Wednesday decided to suspend visa services to Pakistani nationals with immediate effect, in the wake of the terror attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 that killed 26 tourists and injured several others.

“All existing valid visas issued by India to Pakistani nationals stand revoked with effect from 27 April 2025. Medical visas issued to Pakistani nationals will be valid only till 29 April 2025,” the DGP said in a statement on Friday.

According to the statement, the revocation of visas does not apply to holders of Long Term Visas (LTVs) and diplomatic and official visas.

Singer Shreya Ghoshal decided to cancel her forthcoming concert in Surat in the light of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.

Informing about the same, Shreya shared a note on her IG stories. "In light of the recent and tragic events, the organisers along with the artist have collectively made the decision to cancel the upcoming show scheduled to happen in Surat this Saturday, April 26th," the organizers wrote.

Shreya further assured the attendees that they would be given a full refund for the tickets. This refund would shortly be reflected in the original source of their payment.

The note said, "All ticket holders will receive full refunds, and the amount will be refunded back to your original mode of payment. For any queries write to events@district.in. Thank you for your understanding."

Yesterday, Arijit Singh also called off his upcoming concert in Chennai after the Pahalgam terror attack.

In a heartbreaking incident near Pollachi in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore district, three college students from Chennai drowned while bathing in the stream near the Azhiyar Dam, officials said on Friday.

The victims -- Anro Jerid, 21, Tharun, and Raven -- were part of a group of 25 students from Savitha College of Physiotherapy in Poonamallee, Chennai. The group had travelled to the Azhiyar dam area on a tour when the tragedy unfolded.

According to police and eyewitness accounts, a few students entered the lower section of the dam to bathe in the stream, despite warnings and signage prohibiting such activity.

While bathing, Anro Jerid began struggling in the water. In a desperate attempt to save him, his friends Tharun and Raven jumped in -- but all three were overwhelmed by the current and drowned.

Area residents, who witnessed the incident, quickly alerted authorities. Fire and rescue personnel, with assistance from locals, launched a search operation.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have opted to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in Match 43 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Friday. With both sides sitting at the bottom of the points table with just four points each from eight matches, this clash is crucial for their playoff hopes.

Chennai Super Kings, known for their dominance at home, have faced a tough time adjusting to the conditions at Chepauk this season. Despite their experience and strong core, CSK have struggled to read the pitch conditions, leading to unexpected defeats.

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, playing his 400th T20 game on the night, revealed he too wanted to bowl first and explained the two changes made by the side, which saw Dewald Brevis and Deepak Hooda come in the side in place of Rachin Ravindra and Vijay Shankar.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a player who has successfully stood the test of time has reached his 400th T20 game landmark during Chennai Super Kings’ clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.

His stellar T20 career, which has seen him captain India to the 2007 T20 World Cup victory and had a massive role in leading CSK to five Indian Premier League titles, has seen him score 7566 runs at a strike rate of 135.90.

Although at 44 years of age, Dhoni’s batting may not be at the peak of his prowess with the bat but he is still lightning quick behind the stumps and holds the record of most stumpings in the format with 34 to his name.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is leading CSK once again in the IPL 2025 season after regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out for the remainder of the season with an elbow fracture.

In a major push for sustainable urban development and public hygiene, Ludhiana’s AAP MLAs launched extensive cleanliness campaigns across the city today. The initiative, part of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s vision for a cleaner and greener Punjab, aims to cover all major roads, wards, and parks.

Ludhiana South: MLA Rajinder Pal Kaur Chhina initiated the campaign from Dholewal Chowk, focusing on road cleanliness and fogging operations. She emphasized teamwork between municipal staff and the public to maintain hygiene.

Ludhiana North: MLA Madan Lal Bagga started from Jalandhar Bypass Chowk, urging residents to report irregularities in garbage collection directly. The campaign emphasizes door-to-door waste collection and eco-friendly practices.

Ludhiana Central: MLA Ashok Parashar Pappi launched the drive at Samrala Chowk, calling for collective action to make cleanliness a daily habit. He vowed to expand awareness campaigns on waste management.

Atam Nagar: MLA Kulwant Singh Sidhu, joined by Deputy Mayor Prince Johar, spearheaded efforts from Daba Road, addressing sewer cleaning and fogging to combat vector-borne diseases.

The Patna Civil Court witnessed a security threat on Friday after the police received a threat email warning of the presence of RDX on the court premises. Acting swiftly, teams from Patna Police, ATS, and STF, along with dog and bomb squads, conducted a thorough search operation across the court campus.

All three gates were sanitised, and metal detectors were deployed to scan every individual entering or exiting. Despite the thorough search, no suspicious items or substance was found.

Speaking to the media, DSP Town, Diksha, said: “A threatening message was received through email. All necessary security protocols were activated. The court premises were searched thoroughly. Nothing suspicious has been recovered, but we are not taking any chances.”

Come Saturday, and Shreyas Iyer will be stepping on the Eden Gardens turf as the skipper of Punjab Kings, aiming to get his team two crucial points against a misfiring Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the side he led them to IPL 2024 title.

While many expressed surprise over Iyer not being retained by KKR, the right-handed batter has gone about his business as the PBKS’ skipper with his usual sharp and thoughtful demeanour, resulting in the side winning five out of eight IPL 2025 games so far.

It also helps Iyer’s cause of leading PBKS with aplomb that he has scored 238 runs as the number three batter in four away matches this season, with the strike-rate standing at a massive 201.69.

RP Singh, the former India left-arm fast-bowler, feels Iyer’s shift from being KKR’s winning captain last year to playing against them as the PBKS skipper at the Eden Gardens will hold huge importance when the two sides clash in a crunch Saturday evening game.