Anti Sacrilege Law, Sikh murders in Italy, Akshaya Tritiya amongTop News Stories of April 19 till 8:30 pm; Also Watch Video
Babushai Bureau
Chandigarh, April 19, 2026: Here are the top news updates for today.
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Punjab’s Anti-Sacrilege Law now in force: What counts as offence and the strict punishments explained
Big Breaking: Punjab Governor Grants Assent to Landmark Anti-Sacrilege Bill; Becomes Law; Copy of Bill attached
CM Mann hails Anti-Sacrilege law as ‘Historic Moment’; AAP leaders call it landmark step for Sikh faith
SGPC President Advocate Dhami Welcomes Governor’s Assent to Anti-Sacrilege Bill
16 dead in fireworks factory explosion
Italy: Two Punjabis murdered outside Gurdwara Sahib
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon meets Akal Takht Jathedar, discusses Sikh community contributions
Teacher booked for allegedly molesting woman colleague in Bathinda School
'Lawrence of Punjab': Docuseries based on Lawrence Bishnoi to premiere on this date
India sizzles at 45°C as IMD sounds heatwave alarm across multiple states
Punjab procures over 24 LMT wheat as arrivals cross 28 LMT; Rs 647 crore released to farmers
Two Sikhs shot dead outside Gurudwara in Italy; SGPC Chief condemns incident
16 dead in fireworks factory explosion
MP Satnam Sandhu attends final prayers for Vrindavan Boat tragedy victims, announces MP LAD fund assistance
Congress holds protest against PM Modi's address on Women's Reservation Bill setback in Lok Sabha
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Gold, silver trade seen topping Rs 20,000 cr despite record prices and decline in volumes
"Will deposit Rs 9,000 under Kisan Samman Nidhi into every farmer's account": PM Modi in West Bengal
Sukhbir Badal questions AAP Govt over Mohali Road project award to Haryana-based firm
Political Parties to remove fake content on social media platforms within 3 hours of coming to their notice: ECI
Kedarnath yatra begins as Panchmukhi Doli departs from Omkareshwar Temple
Teacher booked for allegedly molesting woman colleague in Bathinda School
Punjab releases Rs 102 crore aid for widowed, destitute women; Over 6.8 lakh beneficiaries covered
Rupnagar crowned overall champion at 12th Punjab State Gatka Championship
PM Modi relishes "Jhalmuri" after marathon Bengal rally blitz; distributes snack to locals; Watch Video
Iran to reopen airspace in phased "four-stage" plan following regional conflict
Mukesh Ambani turns 69: A look at his journey, business empire, and what lies ahead
KBS Sidhu urges Union Home Minister to appoint Special Public Prosecutor in Kotakpura and Behbal Kalan firing cases
Elderly farmer shot dead in Tarn Taran village; Attackers caught on CCTV
Canadian PM Carney pays obeisance at Gurdwara Sahib Ottawa
"Who is he to deprive a nation of its rights?": Iranian Prez Pezeshkian slams Trump over nuclear restrictions
Trump, "complicit world" must end policies obstructing peace: Houthis threaten to close Bab al-Mandeb Strait
Trump calls Israel "great ally" that "knows how to win" in robust show of support
Trump "pulled into" Iran war by Netanyahu as "feeble attempt" to distract from "Epstein files": Kamala Harris
Justice after 26 years: Delhi Court convicts CBI Joint Director, retired ACP for malicious 2000 raid