Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

26 Mar

Punjab govt withdraws Rs80 FIR download fee notification following massive backlash

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab government has rolled back its decision to charge ₹80 for downloading First Information Reports (FIRs) from the Sanjh portal, following widespread public criticism across the state. The move, which was introduced recently, had sparked strong resentment among citizens who viewed the fee as an unnecessary burden on accessing essential legal documents. In response to the backlash, the government has officially withdrawn the earlier notification and issued a fresh order отменing the fee. With this decision, users will once again be able to download FIR copies from the portal free of cost. The reversal is being…

26 Mar

‘Operation Sindoor’ Set for Big Screen Adaptation, Film to Revisit India’s Counter-Terror Strikes

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Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): Producers Bhushan Kumar and filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri have announced a new project titled Operation Sindoor, a film that aims to chronicle one of India’s most significant counter-terror operations in recent years. The film is inspired by the military action undertaken by Indian forces against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following the 2025 Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people lost their lives. The makers describe the story as an attempt to capture the scale, precision, and implications of the operation. Drawing from the book Operation Sindoor: The Untold Story of India's Deep…

25 Mar

7 Kg Heroin Seized in Amritsar, 2 Held in Major Narcotics Bust; Linked to Wider Drug Network, Says DGP Gaurav Yadav

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Chandigarh/Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence unit in Amritsar has busted a narcotics smuggling module, arresting two operatives and recovering 7 kg of heroin, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Wednesday.The accused have been identified as Inderjeet Singh, a resident of Tarn Taran, and Ravinder Sharma from Amritsar. Police also impounded a Maruti Suzuki Brezza and a Hero Passion motorcycle allegedly used to transport the contraband.According to Gaurav Yadav, preliminary investigations indicate that both accused were actively involved in ferrying heroin consignments and are suspected to be part of a…

25 Mar

India Slams Pakistan Over Andrabi Verdict Remarks, Says ‘No Locus Standi’ in Judicial Matters

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India on Wednesday strongly rejected Pakistan’s criticism of the sentencing of Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi, asserting that Islamabad has “no locus standi” to comment on the country’s internal judicial processes.Responding to the remarks, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi “categorically rejects” Pakistan’s statement, accusing it of supporting terrorism and condoning violence.“Pakistan has no locus standi to comment on matters internal to India or its judicial processes. It is not surprising that a country with a history of sponsoring terrorism has issued such a statement,” he said.The reaction came after a Delhi…

25 Mar

Modi Tells Trump West Asia War Must End Soon; Govt Calls Pakistan ‘Dalaal’ at All-Party Meet

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed to Donald Trump that the ongoing West Asia conflict must end soon, warning that the war is hurting all sides, the government informed Opposition leaders during an all-party meeting on Wednesday.At the meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reportedly described Pakistan as a “dalaal” (broker) nation in the context of its alleged mediation efforts in the crisis. He said there was “nothing new” in such a role, adding that Pakistan had historically been “used” by the United States since 1981. “We are not a dalaal nation,” Jaishankar told attendees.The meeting,…

25 Mar

AAP Targets BJP, Cites Bhullar Arrest to Claim ‘Zero Tolerance’ on Corruption: Aman Arora

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Drawing a clear line between governance rooted in accountability and the culture of political protectionism, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State President Aman Arora asserted that the Punjab Government has set a new benchmark by acting swiftly and decisively against wrongdoing, including the immediate removal and arrest of Laljit Bhullar.The AAP Punjab State President underscored that while the AAP Government has the courage to take action against its own and uphold truth, the BJP-led Haryana Government continues to shield the accused in the ADGP’s tragic suicide, and previous Congress and Akali Dal regimes routinely handed out clean…

25 Mar

Supreme Court Declines CBI Probe in Tarun Butolia Murder Case, Asks Family to Approach Delhi Police

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday refused to order a CBI investigation into the murder of 26-year-old Tarun Butolia, who was killed during a communal clash in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar area on Holi.A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant observed that the probe was already underway and expressed reluctance to transfer the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation. “Delhi Police are a professional force. Why demoralise them?” the Bench remarked, noting the agency’s workload.The court directed the petitioners to approach the Delhi Police Commissioner for ensuring the safety and security…

25 Mar

Allahabad High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO Case

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Prayagraj (Gurpreet Singh): The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to seer Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari in a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.The order was passed by Justice Jitendra Kumar Sinha on the anticipatory bail pleas filed by the accused.Earlier, on February 27, the court had stayed the arrest of Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, directing that he should not be taken into custody until the final order was pronounced. The court had also asked both applicants to cooperate with the ongoing investigation.The case relates to an FIR registered at…

25 Mar

Parliament Passes Transgender Rights Amendment Bill; Rajya Sabha Clears Key Changes

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Parliament on Wednesday passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, with the Rajya Sabha giving its approval after the legislation was cleared by the Lok Sabha a day earlier.The bill seeks to amend the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 and introduces a revised framework for defining and protecting transgender individuals. A key provision proposes excluding “different sexual orientations and self-perceived sexual identities” from the ambit of the law, focusing instead on individuals facing discrimination due to biological factors.The bill seeks to amend the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 and…

25 Mar

Punjab – Fee on FIR Copies Challenged in High Court

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Gurpreet Singh :- The issue of charging a fee for downloading copies of FIRs from the Punjab Police website has now reached the Punjab and Haryana High Court, with a public interest litigation challenging the decision. The petition has been filed by advocates Vasu Ranjan Shandilya and Abhishek Malhotra, who have questioned the legality of imposing an ₹80 charge for accessing such documents. In their plea, the petitioners argued that charging citizens for obtaining a copy of an FIR violates fundamental rights, asserting that individuals should not be compelled to pay for accessing information related to complaints filed in their…