Malwa

Cancer ravages rural Punjab due to chemicals in pesticides; govt assistance fails to improve situation

Punjab’s Malwa region, of which Sangrur is a district, has hundreds fighting cancer.

Watch: Madhya Pradesh Police constable carries man who fell off train for one-and-a-half km to nearby station, saves life

A police constable Saturday saved the life of a man who fell off a train by carrying him on his shoulder and running for about one-and-a-half kilometres to a nearby railway station in Madhya Pradesh's Hoshangabad district.

Madhya Pradesh elections: High turnout in Malwa, farmers' anger may mean bad news for BJP, say political experts

Farmers in Madhya Pradesh have been protesting over the failure of the Bhawantar Bhugtan Scheme and glitches in crop insurance, among other issues.

Rahul Gandhi’s temple run in Madhya Pradesh: Why the BJP should not be smug about Hindu votes

The Bharatiya Janata Party may mock Rahul Gandhi, saying he is making a futile effort to wean Hindus away from the party, but it should be careful.

Brahmins and Jat Sikhs lead campaign for Dalit land rights in Punjab amid milieu of deep-rooted caste prejudices

In Punjab, a significant section of the leadership of the campaign for Dalit land rights comes from Brahmins and Jat Sikhs – both considered high castes.

Punjab Election 2017: Here are top constituencies that heated up the state's political potpourri

Here's a list of the top constituencies and candidates from Punjab whose results are set to decided on counting day on March 11

Punjab Election 2017: Malwa region could play game-changer with its above 80% voter turnout

Of the 117 Assembly constituencies which underwent polling in Punjab, 43 constituencies recorded above 80 percent voter turnout majority of which fall in 12 of the 14 districts that form the Malwa region

Punjab Election 2017: Will Bhagwant be AAP's Mann of the match in the state?

Bhagwant Mann is no laughing matter. The former comedian could prove to be the joker in the pack in Punjab.