Radio Haanji Podcast

In this broadcast of Indian Updates on Radio Haanji, hosts Pritam Singh Rupal and Ranjodh Singh examine key international and domestic headlines. The conversation opens with the strategic significance of Chinese President Xi Jinping attending the BRICS summit and the key agenda items anticipated during bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, spanning border friction points from Galwan to Arunachal Pradesh and ongoing international trade imbalances. The episode also analyzes state-level politics in Punjab, focusing on the continued organizational distance between the Raja Warring and Charanjit Singh Channi factions of the Congress party, the village gherao encountered by a BJP delegation in Toor Banjara, and administrative shifts within the Aam Aadmi Party Political Affairs Committee. Finally, the program covers the Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling imposing a ten-day deadline on the Punjab government regarding employees pending Dearness Allowance arrears.

Unpredictable environmental shifts are transforming downstream river valleys across Northern India into high-risk disaster zones. On a special broadcast of Radio Haanji 1674 AM, host Ranjodh Singh joined environmental commentator Harminder Dhillon to dissect the alarming realities behind the melting Himalayan glaciers flood risk. Rather than abstract, distant projections, the discussion emphasized how rapid glacial retreat directly threatens daily life, water systems, and infrastructure across Punjab and surrounding states.
Recent disasters, such as the catastrophic glacial events in Nepal, prove that modern climate-induced catastrophes do not always arrive with the warning signs of traditional storms. Clear skies can turn into devastating torrents within seconds when high-altitude ice structures collapse. As Dhillon highlighted during the session, the Himalayan peaks serve as the direct headwaters for Northern India’s primary river systems, making upstream changes an urgent safety priority for downstream populations.

Start your morning with pure joy, emotional bonding, and the sweet voices of our young stars! Hosted by Nonia P Dayal and Krishna, this heartwarming episode of Laughter Therapy features kids calling in to share traditional Punjabi boliyan, hilarious jokes, and innocent stories about their day. From Tegh’s song about feeding birds to Fateh’s energetic boli, these little moments bring our community closer together and keep our mother tongue alive.

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ, ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਿਹ। ਸਾਡੇ ਅੱਜ ਦੇ ਇਸ ਖਾਸ ਐਪੀਸੋਡ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਸੀਂ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਪਹਿਲੇ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਦਿਹਾੜੇ ਦੇ ਪਾਵਨ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਅਤੇ ਉਸ ਰੂਹਾਨੀ ਸਾਂਝ ਬਾਰੇ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹਾਂ ਜੋ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਆਪਣੇ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਲ ਜੋੜਦੀ ਹੈ। ਹੋਸਟ ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ ਅਤੇ ਮਹਿਮਾਨ ਹਰਪਾਲ ਕੌਰ ਜੀ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਦੱਸਦੇ ਹਨ ਕਿ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਨੂੰ ਬਾਣੀ ਦਾ ਸੰਕਲਨ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਕਿਉਂ ਪਈ, ਕਿਵੇਂ ਸੱਚੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਨੂੰ ਕੱਚੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਖ ਕਰਕੇ ਸੰਭਾਲਿਆ ਗਿਆ ਅਤੇ ਬਾਬਾ ਬੁੱਢਾ ਜੀ ਨੇ ਪਹਿਲੇ ਗ੍ਰੰਥੀ ਦੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਨਿਭਾਈ। ਆਓ, ਗੁਰੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਅਥਾਹ ਪਿਆਰ ਅਤੇ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਦੇ ਇਸ ਭਾਵੁਕ ਸਫ਼ਰ ਨਾਲ ਜੁੜੀਏ।

Tune in to Today Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM with host Gautam Kapil for a comprehensive breakdown of the key news stories shaping our world. In this episode, we examine critical international developments, including maritime security shifts in the Red Sea and industrial emergencies in Asia and Africa. We also unpack the intense policy debate within Australia as state premiers push back against proposed federal migration cuts and international student caps, alongside infrastructure updates on Western Sydney's multi-million-dollar metro development.
Additionally, get up to speed on the upcoming BRICS Leaders Summit in New Delhi, significant administrative announcements in Punjab, and remarkable victories for Indian teams in cricket and field hockey. Keep up with factual, balanced, and timely community journalism designed to keep you informed wherever you are.

On this episode of Haanji Melbourne, hosts Ranjodh Singh and Krishna Bharadwaj open up a conversation that touches nearly every household in the community — the real cost of drink driving in Australia. They break down the strict zero tolerance BAC rules for learner, probationary and commercial drivers, the court fines, behavioural class costs, and the alcohol interlock system that can keep a licence suspended for up to 18 months. The episode also features heartbreaking real-life stories from callers, a look at how these laws could impact visa holders under Section 501 of the Migration Act, and a reminder of why a fifty dollar rideshare is always worth it. Tune in Thursday mornings from 10 AM to 12 PM on Radio Haanji.

ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਜੀ! Start your morning with pure smiles and endless positivity on Radio Haanji's "Laughter Therapy."  In today’s beautiful episode, Ranjodh Singh and Krishna are joined by our little stars—Aarja, Tegh, Mannat, Fateh, Shreya, and more! Listen as they share their cute school commute struggles, hilarious Punjabi chutkule, and amazing life facts. Let’s celebrate our strong community bonding and the innocent joy of our children together!Listen free at haanji.com.auRadio Haanji App: iOS and Android

The heartbeat of Punjab is often felt most strongly in its vibrant, ever-evolving political landscape. As our community looks toward the horizon of the 2027 elections, the shifts and strategies unfolding today will deeply impact the social fabric we all share. In a recent broadcast on Radio Haanji, host Ranjodh Singh and guest Harpal Kaur sit down to unpack these vital developments, bringing us closer to the realities shaping our home.
Navigating the complexities of a Punjab 2027 election strategy requires looking past the surface to understand the genuine motivations of key players. From newly launched anti-drug campaigns to quiet shifts in party leadership, the conversation reveals a community standing at a crossroads. This deeply resonant episode connects us not just to the news, but to what these changes mean for the future of our families and neighborhoods.

Staying connected to our roots while navigating a rapidly changing global landscape is essential for how we bond and support one another as a community. When we understand the events unfolding both back home and around the world, we can better prepare for the future together. The September 10, 2026, broadcast of the Radio Haanji news podcast delivers exactly that—a crucial roundup of the geopolitical, regional, and local events impacting our daily lives. From urgent warnings about the trajectory of artificial intelligence to civil unrest in Punjab, this update ensures our community remains informed, aware, and united.

Meditation is often misunderstood as a purely mystical or magical cure-all, reserved exclusively for yogis or spiritual retreats. In reality, the practice is a practical, highly effective method for training focus and processing everyday stress. In a recent episode of The Deep Talk on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, hosts Gautam Kapil and Dr. Sandeep Kaur unpack the science of meditation. By examining its ancient roots alongside modern neurological research—including notable findings from Harvard University—the episode grounds mindfulness in empirical evidence, proving that sitting quietly does far more than just calm the nerves; it actively reshapes the human brain.