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The National Investigations Agency conducted raids on the residences of several activists across Punjab, Haryana, UP, and Delhi, including farmer leader Sukhwinder Kaur in bathinda. The raids are linked to a Naxal recruitment case. Farmer organizations criticized the raids as intimidation tactics against activists and farmers protesting government actions.

The rapper Sidhu Moosewala's eighth posthumous song titled Attach was released on Friday, amassing 2.6 million views within five hours. This marks another addition to the list of songs released after his tragic killing on May 29, 2022. Previous posthumous releases include SYL, Vaar, Mera Naa, Chorni, Watchout, Drippy, and 410.

Police in bathinda registered an FIR against unidentified members of the Talwandi Sabo truck union for assaulting a driver from HMEL Refinery. Another complaint by 21 transporters alleging harassment by local truck operators is also under investigation. The Chief Minister’s Office is monitoring the situation.

Ahead of Independence Day celebrations, security was heightened across the nation. Delhi Police, utilizing artificial intelligence, deployed personnel and installed special cameras around Red Fort. Security measures also increased in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Mumbai. The Uttar Pradesh police also were vigilant, ensuring safety in sensitive areas while checking suspicious vehicles.

The farmer unions Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha remain steadfast at the Haryana-Punjab borders. Their demand for a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for all crops persists despite police resistance and awaiting Supreme Court intervention. Recent talks failed, and they are prepared for prolonged protests until their demands are met.

In a last-ditch effort, SAD, led by Sukhbir Singh Badal and Harsimrat Kaur Badal, campaigned vigorously in bathinda on the final day, focusing on three rallies in Mansa district.

Sarabjit Singh, son of Beant Singh, the assassin of ex-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, is part of a family with a political legacy. Both his mother and grandfather had served in the parliament together in 1989.

Punjab recorded a 62% provisional voting turnout out of 2.14 crore electors in its 13 Lok Sabha constituencies. Reports of EVM malfunctions and clashes were noted. The Election Commission will update the data on Sunday.

Union Minister Smirti Irani's chopper failed to land in Mansa, leading to the cancellation of an election rally. The chopper returned to Bhisiana Airport near bathinda without landing.

Union Minister Smirti Irani's chopper failed to land at Mansa, causing her to miss an election rally in support of BJP candidate Parampal Kaur Sidhu. Allegations were made against the state government and Mansa district administration for deliberately not allowing the landing.

Punjab govt refuses Parampal Kaur Sidhu's VRS plea, directs her to resume duties due to officer shortage. Her active political role contradicts health reasons cited. Govt cites lack of notice period waiver and unauthorised charge demittance.

Sanyukt Kisan Morcha Non-Political and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha ended rail blockade at Shambhu station impacting coal and DAP supply. They plan to siege BJP leaders' houses, question PM Modi during Punjab visit on May 23-24, seek release of Anish Khatkar, Navdeep Singh, Gurkirat Singh.

Sirsa's temperature soared to 50.3°C in a heatwave-stricken Haryana, with Hisar hitting 48.4°C. Electrical infrastructure struggled as mercury rose above 44°C at 18 stations.

Punjab Police arrested three members of Sikhs for Justice for writing pro-Khalistan slogans in bathinda, Punjab, and Delhi. The operation, led by Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, was supported by New York-based mastermind Gurpatwant Pannun. Slogans were discovered at various public places in both cities.

While not confirmed officially, the buzz in bathinda suggests that Balkaur Singh, father of the late Punjabi singer and rapper Shubhdeep Singh, also known as Sidhu Moose Wala, might run as an independent candidate in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.