Lawrence Bishnoi

In a major development in the murder case of Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Baliyan, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Shamli Police shot dead two of the four alleged shooters in an encounter in Shamli district. The deceased shooters have been identified as Sumit and Mohit, residents of Sonipat, Haryana. Ankit Baliyan was killed outside a gym in Shamli on August 26 after assailants fired around 12 rounds at point-blank range. According to police investigations, six people were involved in the crime, including four shooters and two accomplices who conducted recce. Gangster Bholu Shahpuria, allegedly based in Canada and linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claimed responsibility for the murder. The killing was reportedly motivated by resentment over a song released by Balayan following the death of gangster Jitendra Singh Gogi. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining two shooters and their accomplices.

A leaked audio clip circulating on social media features fugitive gangster Goldy Brar claiming responsibility for the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, attributing it to gang rivalry and drug networks. In an interview on News Track with Marya Shakil, former Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Verma stated that if verified, the tape vindicates India's stance that Nijjar's death was tied to gang conflict rather than state action. Verma said Canada owes an official apology to India, its leadership, and diplomats who were falsely accused and declared persona non grata under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Former Canadian Minister Ujjal Dosanjh noted that the tape highlights the nexus between Khalistani elements and organized crime, adding that ties between Ottawa and New Delhi are now improving under Mark Carney. Both guests emphasized the need for stronger intelligence sharing and transparency regarding original allegations.

In a leaked audio clip, fugitive gangster Goldy Brar has claimed responsibility for the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, alleging Nijjar supported drug networks involving young people. The authenticity of the audio remains unverified. The development comes as India and Canada transition from diplomatic tensions during the Justin Trudeau administration toward a reset under Prime Minister Mark Carney. Canadian authorities recently stated they found no evidence linking Indian officials to Nijjar's death, while a US federal indictment previously linked jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Brar to criminal networks. Former Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Verma was recalled during the earlier diplomatic fallout.

An unverified audio recording has surfaced in which gangster Goldy Brar claims that his gang killed Hardeep Singh Nijjar, contradicting Canada's assertions of Indian government involvement. In the leaked conversation, Brar alleges that Nijjar was involved in weapon and drug smuggling and exploited minors aged 16 and 17 for illicit activities. He states that the killing was the result of a transnational gang war rather than a state-sponsored action. India Today noted that it cannot independently verify the authenticity of the audio clip. The development directly counters Canadian allegations implicating Indian agencies in the killing, supporting India's stance that Nijjar's death was tied to gang rivalries. Security agency sources reportedly confirmed that the voice in the audio belongs to Goldy Brar in conversation with UK-based Khalistani operative Paramjit Singh Pamma.

From campus politics in Punjab to an alleged global criminal empire spanning India, Canada, the United States and beyond, this episode of Post Mortem traces the rise of Lawrence Bishnoi and other Punjab-origin crime syndicates.

In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, India's former High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Verma, addressed the recent US indictment in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case, which did not name the Indian government.

Monsoon rains have caused disruption across India, including over 1,700 tree collapses in Mumbai and flooding in Palghar and Raigad.

In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, former Canadian minister Ujjal Dosanjh discussed the United States Department of Justice charging jailed Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his aide Goldy Brar with the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

The big focus of this episode of India First is the police encounter of the key accused in Baruipur rape-murder case.

Monsoon rainfall has caused widespread waterlogging and traffic jams across Mumbai, Gurugram, and Surat, while a waste-to-energy plant collapsed in Pune.

United States court documents allege that Lawrence Bishnoi and his North American associate Goldy Brar orchestrated the June 2023 assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Fresh firing by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been reported in Canada, with visuals of the incident posted on social media. Shooters identified as Arzu and Tyson opened fire on what is believed to be a drug mafia's house, with the entire incident caught on camera.

The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested a dreaded gangster, Mahfooz, also known as Bobby Kabootar, in connection with the firing incident at actor Disha Patani's residence in Bareilly.

Four more persons arrested from the Haryana-Rajasthan border in connection with the Rohit Shetty firing case have been brought to Mumbai.

In a tragic hit-and-run incident in Lucknow, a 21-year-old Class 12 student, Gaurav Singh, was detained after his speeding car rammed into multiple people, resulting in the death of a six-year-old child and injuring four people.

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who finally spoke in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, launched his most direct and scathing attack on the Modi government, accusing the centre of selling national interest to the United States in the trade deal.

In this episode of 'India First', former Indian cricketer and World Cup winner Madan Lal joined a panel to discuss the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) recent decision to participate in the T20 World Cup after initial boycott threats.

The big talking point of this episode of 'To The Point' is the unprecedented no-confidence motion filed by 118 opposition MPs against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, alleging institutional bias.

This special News Today edition covers Pakistan's decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India following Bangladesh's withdrawal. The program features analysis by Sunil Gavaskar regarding potential ICC sanctions.

On this edition of Postmortem, Anjali Stewart examines the deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab, where gang violence has increasingly targeted public gatherings. Stewart highlights chilling incidents, including the January 2026 assassination of an Aam Aadmi Party Sarpanch at an Amritsar wedding and the daylight killing of Kabaddi promoter Rana Balachuria in Mohali. 'Crime is unbridled, murder, gun and gang glorification and festering drug problem,' Stewart notes, pointing to the influence of foreign-based gangsters and the glorification of weapons in music. The report also delves into the state's devastating drug crisis, featuring the tragic story of a family in Jagrao that lost seven members to addiction. While Punjab Police cite statistics showing a lower crime rate than the national average, political critics argue the situation is 'totally out of control.' The programme explores the complex challenges of cross-border narco-terrorism and the social impact of unmitigated gun culture on the youth of Punjab.