Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab showcased its strength and popularity in Ludhiana West with a massive roadshow led by AAP Punjab In-charge Manish Sisodia, Punjab President Aman Arora, senior Cabinet Ministers, and Ludhiana West candidate Sanjeev Arora. The roadshow witnessed an overwhelming response from the people, with thousands joining to express their support for AAP.

The event became a visual spectacle as hundreds of bikes and cars joined the convoy, making their way through the streets of Ludhiana West amidst loud cheers, slogans, and a sea of AAP flags. Enthusiastic supporters gathered in large numbers, reaffirming their faith in AAP's leadership and its promise of transparent and people-centric governance.

Indonesia is stepping up its measures to achieve malaria-free status by 2030, and is currently focusing on reducing cases in the country's easternmost region of Papua.

The Southeast Asian country reportedly has the second-highest number of malaria cases in Asia, following India, although it has seen a decrease in cases from around 443,000 in 2022 to around 418,000 in 2023.

According to the 2024 report from the World Health Organisation, Indonesia was lauded for its achievements in malaria control over the last decade. However, malaria cases in the country have increased consistently, following a surge last year to around 543,000 cases.

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday carried out strikes on "key Israeli intelligence sites" in Tel Aviv, including military intelligence and Mossad facilities, while the Israeli Air Force said it launched a new wave of airstrikes in western Iran.

The IRGC said its Aerospace Force conducted an "effective operation" in the early hours, penetrating Israel's "highly advanced air defence systems", according to Iranian state media.

The elite force claimed the strikes specifically targeted the Israeli army's Aman headquarters and a facility used for planning "assassination operations attributed to the Mossad".

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) received another boost ahead of the Ludhiana West by-election. On Tuesday, the Punjab Roadways PUNBUS State Transport Workers’ Union announced its support for AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora in the by-election.

Union President Parminder Singh Bhutta made the announcement, accompanied by State Vice President Sham Chaudhary, Depot President Vikas Maudgil, Depot Cashier Jagdeep Singh, Depot Secretary Arvinder Singh and Advisor Sarabjit Singh.

On the last day of the Ludhiana West by-election campaign, the Congress party faced another setback, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) gained further strength. On Tuesday, several Congress leaders, along with their supporters, joined AAP.

AAP Punjab President Aman Arora welcomed all leaders into the party in the presence of Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh and AAP Punjab General Secretary Dr. Sunny Ahluwalia. AAP leaders Rinka Pradhan, Varun Mehta, and Ajinderpal Kaur were also present on this occasion.

a strategic move to extend its reach and empower learners with accessible, future-oriented education, Desh Bhagat University (DBU) has officially inaugurated its Information and Counselling Centre (ICC) in Pathankot.
This strategic expansion aims to serve as a centralized hub for students and professionals seeking flexible and globally relevant academic options.
During an interaction with media persons here today, Dr. Harsh Sadawarti, Vice Chancellor of Desh Bhagat University, said that the newly launched DBU ICC Pathankot will offer expert guidance and support across a wide spectrum of programs, including, Regular Degree Programs, Online Learning Courses, Open & Distance Learning (ODL), and DBU Americas International Education Tracks.

India all-rounder Shardul Thakur believes that the touring Indian squad has the potential to win the upcoming five-match Test series against England starting in Leeds from Friday.

Shardul was part of India's squad that toured England last time in 2021-22. India were 2-1 up in the five-Test series before the final Test of the series was rescheduled to next year due to Covid-19. India lost the final Test - in the absence of the regular captain Rohit Sharma - as England levelled the series 2-2.

In a groundbreaking initiative led by Dr. Sona Thind, Deputy Commissioner of Fatehgarh Sahib, in collaboration with Dr. Hitender Suri, President of Rotary Club Sirhind, a monumental anti-drug marathon titled “Run For Life” was successfully organized under the Punjab Government’s flagship campaign “Yudh Nashiyan Virudh” (War Against Drugs). This initiative has etched its name into history by setting a National Record for the largest organizational participation in an anti-drug campaign across the country. This record has been officially registered in the India Book of Records. This historic event witnessed the active participation of approximately 3000 individuals, representing 232 organizations, all united under a single banner to combat the menace of drug addiction.

Arisinfra Solutions Limited, a company that provides procurement solutions for infrastructure and construction firms, is launching its initial public offering (IPO) on June 18 to raise nearly Rs 500 crore from the primary market.

However, the company is entering the market at a time when its financial performance has shown signs of stress. According to its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP), in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24), Arisinfra Solutions posted a net loss of Rs 17.3 crore, widening from a loss of Rs 15.39 crore in FY23.

The company's total income also declined 6.9 per cent year-on-year (YoY), falling to Rs 702.36 crore from Rs 754.44 crore in the previous fiscal (FY23).