Top News Stories of May 16: Himachal Civil Polls, Akali Factions breakup, ED summons GMADA Chief, Heatwave, Monsoon, Yograj Case among Top News; Watch Video
Babushhai Bureau
Chandigarh, May 17, 2026: Here are the top news updates for today.
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Akali Dal Waris Punjab De ends alliance with Akali Dal Punar Surjit over leadership differences
ED summons GMADA Chief in Rs 150-crore Suntec City–Altus CLU fraud probe
Breaking: FIR lodged against SAD Constituency in-charge under POCSO Act in serious assault case
Himachal Civic Polls 2026: Voting concludes across urban bodies amid high voter turnout
Monsoon likely to hit North West as early as June 20, has arrived early this year
Massive Fire in Delhi bound Rajdhani Express, over 6 dozens rescued, Watch video also
Yograj approaches Court for securing pre-arrest bail, case listed for May 20
Akali Dal Waris Punjab De ends alliance with Akali Dal Punar Surjit over leadership differences
Punjab braces for intense heatwave; Yellow alert issued till May 21
"Won't let Bihar, Bengal repeat here": AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang raises concerns over SIR in Punjab, writes to ECI
ED summons GMADA Chief in Rs 150-crore Suntec City–Altus CLU fraud probe
CNG price hiked by Rs 1 per kg in Delhi-NCR, second rise in two days
“I stand firmly with AAP”: Chetan Singh Jouramajra dismisses exit rumours
Man throws Puppy in burning tandoor, dies
Breaking: FIR lodged against SAD Constituency in-charge under POCSO Act in serious assault case
AAP Women’s Wing leader alleges harassment, threatens to quit post
BJP creates political history by contesting all 50 wards in Bathinda Municipal Corporation
Three involved in Gurdaspur grenade throw case held; One more grenade recovered
Bathinda Zoo makes special arrangements to protect animals from rising temperatures
Amritsar Police issues clarification on death of dog in Galiara outside Sri Darbar Sahib after social media flurry
Monsoon likely to hit North West as early as June 20, has arrived early this year
Indian national killed, three injured in drone strike in Moscow
World Hypertension Day: Punjab screens over 1 crore people, expands Yoga, screening and cashless treatment facilities
Haryana to set up Maharana Pratap Chair at Kurukshetra University
Research suggests this daily habit can lower dementia risk by 35%
Day 117 of Gangstran Te Vaar: Punjab Police conducts 573 raids; 279 held
409 nomination papers filed for MC and Nagar Panchayat elections in Ferozepur District
PM Modi’s appeal right, every Indian should follow: Surjit Singh Rakhra
Delhi Govt to provide collateral-free loans up to Rs 10 cr to women startups
NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: CBI produces teacher before Delhi court, seeks 14-day custody
Delhi Metro to add 24 extra train trips to encourage shift from private vehicles
Karnataka becomes first state in India to implement alcohol-in-beverage based excise duty
"Prime Minister has gone abroad for country's work": Anil Vij rebukes Punjab CM's remarks on PM Modi's foreign visits
Hockey India removes U-18 support staff member over sexual misconduct allegations
US: Clovis College Professor Gurinder Singh “Gary” Khaira dies of sudden heart attack at 38
"We will not permit that again": Iran warns against transit of 'enemy' weapons through Strait of Hormuz
Drone strike targets UAE's Barakah nuke plant complex, triggers electrical generator fire
"Calm before the storm": Trump triggers fresh war anxieties as White House reviews dynamic military options against Iran