Sun Nov 10 11:26:25 UTC 2024: ## Punjab News Roundup: Compensation for Farmer’s Family, Political Tensions, and MMS Scandal in Pakistan

**Punjab:** The Punjab government has announced a Rs 1 crore compensation and a government job for the family of Shubhkaran Singh, a farmer who died during a protest. This comes after a Delhi court took cognizance of the ED’s chargesheet against Arvind Kejriwal and AAP. Meanwhile, seven underage children are missing in Derabassi, and threats against BJP leaders in Chandigarh are raising concerns.

**Other News:**

* **Tragedy in Punjab:** A woman breastfeeding her child was shot dead in broad daylight, while two groups engaged in a deadly shootout in Batala due to old rivalry.
* **National News:** The Supreme Court declared the electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional, and the government aims to help 30 million women become ‘Lakhpati Didis’.
* **International News:** A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, resulting in over 630 deaths.
* **Pakistan:** The alleged MMS video leak of Pakistani TikTok star Minahil Malik has sparked outrage, drawing parallels to a similar incident involving actress Rida Isfahani in 2016. Both cases have reignited discussions about digital privacy violations and victim blaming in Pakistan.

**Other Headlines:**

* Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: PM Modi announces ex-gratia to families of the deceased.
* Punjab Schools to remain closed from May 21 due to the heatwave.
* LPG cylinder prices increased by Rs 25.
* Rail Roko protest by farmers in Punjab.
* Jalandhar Police arrests eight gangsters of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
* Deadline for ‘One Vehicle One FASTag’ initiative extended till February 29.
* Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reaffirms his commitment to the NDA.
* Reports of Rahul Gandhi’s car being pelted with stones are deemed baseless.
* Chandigarh mayor election postponed amidst protests.
* Punjab Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Polling concludes with 58.34% voter turnout.
* Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony celebrated across India.
* Article 370 verdict upheld by the Supreme Court.
* Technical glitch delays Canadian PM Trudeau’s departure from India.
* PM Modi advocates for international organization reforms at the G-20 Summit in Delhi.

This is a snapshot of the most significant news stories from Punjab and beyond, highlighting tragic events, political developments, and social concerns.

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