Punjab

• The Congress party is planning a leadership reshuffle within its Punjab unit to prepare for the upcoming assembly elections. • The decision to restructure the leadership has reportedly intensified internal factionalism and created confusion among party members. • This move matters as the party seeks to unify its ranks and strengthen its organizational structure to remain competitive in the state.

• Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans in the 4th match of the Indian Premier League 2026, finishing with a score of 165/7 in 19.1 overs. • Gujarat Titans posted 162/6, with Cooper Connolly delivering a standout performance of 72 runs off 44 balls. • The victory highlights Punjab Kings' early momentum in the tournament and showcases the impact of Connolly's aggressive batting.

• Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann honored 1,070 medal-winning athletes and 87 Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award recipients from 2019-2023, distributing ₹32 crore in prize money. • To clear the awards backlog, most funds were sent via direct benefit transfer, while Olympic and Asian Games medallists received ₹1 crore each and nine players were granted jobs. • The state is investing heavily in grassroots sports, allocating a record ₹1,763-crore budget for 2026-27 and spending ₹1,300 crore to develop 3,148 rural sports grounds.