Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

05 Apr

Air India Extends Suspension of New Delhi-Tel Aviv Flights Until May 31

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Air India has officially extended the suspension of its flight operations between New Delhi and Tel Aviv until May 31, 2026, amid the intensifying conflict in West Asia. An airline executive confirmed the decision on Sunday, citing the volatile security situation in the region as the primary reason for the prolonged hiatus. This move follows a series of disruptions that began after joint military actions by the US and Israel against Iran on February 28, which subsequently triggered a broader regional escalation affecting key energy supply chains and transit routes like the Strait of Hormuz. The…

05 Apr

Arvind Kejriwal to Personally Argue for Judge’s Recusal in Excise Policy Case

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant legal maneuver, former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal is set to appear personally before the Delhi High Court on Monday, April 6, 2026. Kejriwal intends to argue a fresh application seeking the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) appeal against his discharge in the Delhi excise policy case. This move follows a string of attempts by the AAP leadership to have the matter reassigned, citing apprehensions over the impartiality of the current bench. The legal battle intensified after a…

05 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann Orders Mass Transfer of Bathinda Police Staff Over Drug Inaction

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Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh): In a firm display of administrative accountability, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ordered the immediate transfer of the entire staff of the Sadar Police Station in Bathinda on Sunday. The directive came during a public grievance meeting held at the Balwant Gargi Auditorium, where the Chief Minister was confronted with serious allegations regarding the local police's failure to combat the drug menace. Lakha Singh, the Sarpanch of Gulabgarh village, personally briefed the Chief Minister on the rampant drug trafficking in his area, noting that despite multiple fatalities and repeated reports to the station, no significant enforcement action…

05 Apr

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Unveils Rs 28.68 Crore Development Projects in Jaito

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Faridkot (Balwinder Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday continued his government’s development push across Punjab, unveiling projects worth ₹28.68 crore in Faridkot’s Jaito, including the upgradation of the Community Health Centre into a 30-bed hospital and key investments in drinking water and sports infrastructure, while asserting that the 2022 mandate for the ‘jhaadu’ (AAP's electoral symbol) has begun realising the dreams of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh. The Chief Minister contrasted AAP’s governance model with opposition parties, stating that while AAP is delivering clean water, healthcare, education, ₹10 lakh health insurance and financial support to women, traditional parties had…

05 Apr

Joint Police Operation Leads to Final Arrests in Chandigarh BJP Office Grenade Attack

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant breakthrough for regional security, the Counter-Intelligence wing of the Punjab Police, alongside Chandigarh Police and the Haryana Police Special Task Force, apprehended the final two perpetrators behind the April 1 grenade attack targeting the BJP office in Sector 37. The suspects, identified as Gurtej Singh and Amanpreet Singh from Rupnagar, were tracked down and arrested in Rewari, Haryana. This successful operation concludes the dismantling of an ISI-backed terror module just days after the initial strike, with all seven individuals involved now in custody. Investigations have revealed that the attack was orchestrated by foreign-based handlers,…

05 Apr

Karan Aujla Drops Ludhiana, Lucknow Tour Dates After Mumbai Concert Controversy

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjabi music star Karan Aujla has called off his scheduled performances in Ludhiana and Lucknow, marking an unexpected change in his ongoing “P-Pop Culture India Tour.” The two shows, slated for April 10 and April 12, have been cancelled, with ticketing platform District informing fans that “logistical challenges” led to the decision. Refunds for ticket holders are expected to be processed within a week. Although the singer has not publicly addressed the cancellations, reports indicate multiple hurdles in Lucknow, including issues related to venue availability, licensing permissions and concerns over financial viability due to premium ticket pricing.…

05 Apr

Long-Stalled Bhakra Museum Project in Nangal Back on Track, Says Harjot Bains

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Ropar (Gurpreet Singh): After years of delays, the proposed Nangal–Bhakra Dam Museum project has finally picked up pace, with Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains confirming that work is now progressing swiftly. The project, which had remained on paper for nearly 20 years despite multiple announcements, is now being executed with renewed urgency. According to the minister, construction activity is underway round the clock to fast-track completion. The upcoming museum is expected to showcase the legacy and significance of the Bhakra Dam, while incorporating modern features to enhance visitor engagement. Bains highlighted that the initiative is part of a larger…

05 Apr

Airlines Scale Back Gulf Routes as Air India Limits Flights, Keeps Core Links Intact

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In response to shifting operational dynamics in West Asia, the Air India Group has streamlined its services for Sunday, planning to run 32 flights across the region with a reduced number of additional or special services. A portion of these flights—12 in total—will operate as non-scheduled services, largely focused on routes connecting India with the United Arab Emirates. These services remain conditional on slot approvals and prevailing airspace conditions, airline officials said. Despite the adjustment, connectivity to key Gulf hubs continues. Dubai will remain accessible via a Delhi service operated by Air India, while Air India…

04 Apr

Government of India provides comprehensive update on West Asia crisis management

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Government of India issued a detailed update on Saturday, April 4, 2026, outlining the strategic measures taken to maintain energy security, maritime safety, and the welfare of Indian nationals amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the geopolitical volatility, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas confirmed that domestic fuel and gas supplies remain a top priority, with significant progress made in diversifying fuel options and expanding the natural gas network. Energy Security and Fuel Availability To mitigate the impact of supply disruptions, the government has…

04 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann announces major infrastructure and land reform push in Moga

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Moga (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday reaffirmed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab Government’s development push, inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of projects worth several crores in Moga, even as he outlined a governance model centred on infrastructure expansion, farmer security, and administrative reform. At a state-level event, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the overwhelming public participation reflected growing trust in honest and clean politics, asserting that from upgrading over 47 km of key road networks and strengthening urban infrastructure to launching power projects worth ₹18.80 crore and rolling out the Takseem campaign from…