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Former Diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu to Take Oath as Delhi’s 23rd Lieutenant Governor on March 11

Former Diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu to Take Oath as Delhi’s 23rd Lieutenant Governor on March 11

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— Taranjit Singh Sandhu, a seasoned former diplomat and India’s former Ambassador to the United States, is scheduled to be sworn in as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The official ceremony will take place at 1:30 PM at Lok Niwas (formerly known as Raj Niwas), where the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court will administer the oath of office. The transition follows the appointment of the outgoing Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, as the new LG of Ladakh. Officials confirmed on Monday that preparations are already in full swing at…
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“AAP Will Form Government Again in 2027”: CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Opposition Over ₹1,000 Women’s Aid

“AAP Will Form Government Again in 2027”: CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Opposition Over ₹1,000 Women’s Aid

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said the frustration shown by opposition parties over the announcement of ₹1,000 per month for women clearly reflects their fear of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) returning to power in Punjab in 2027. Addressing the Punjab Legislative Assembly, Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that while parties such as the Shiromani Akali Dal, BJP and Congress repeatedly betrayed the public by ignoring their election promises, the AAP Government has treated its manifesto as a sacred commitment and fulfilled every guarantee for the common people within just four years. Highlighting the transformative…
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Opposition Walkout Proves Inability to Face Punjab’s Progress, Asserts Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema

Opposition Walkout Proves Inability to Face Punjab’s Progress, Asserts Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, while addressing the Punjab Legislative Assembly during the discussion on the Governor’s Address, outlined the transformative development agenda of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government and criticised Congress members for staging a walkout from the House, asserting that their departure clearly demonstrated an inability to face the undeniable progress and developmental milestones achieved by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government. Highlighting the Punjab Government’s focus on youth empowerment and employment, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the AAP Government began its tenure with a strong message by issuing advertisements…
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Mamata Banerjee Slams CEC Over “False Bravado” and Alleged Intimidation of Bengal Officials

Mamata Banerjee Slams CEC Over “False Bravado” and Alleged Intimidation of Bengal Officials

Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh)— West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Monday, March 9, 2026, accusing the head of the poll panel of "threatening" state bureaucracy during a high-level review meeting. Speaking from her dharna site in Kolkata—where she is protesting the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls—the Trinamool Congress supremo warned that "false bravado" from constitutional authorities would not be tolerated. The confrontation follows a full-bench meeting of the Election Commission (EC) with senior West Bengal administrative and police officials earlier today to assess preparedness for the…
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Supreme Court to Hear Plea Over Massive Voter Deletion in West Bengal SIR Process

Supreme Court to Hear Plea Over Massive Voter Deletion in West Bengal SIR Process

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— The Supreme Court of India is set to deliberate on a high-stakes petition on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, regarding the alleged mass deletion of names from electoral rolls during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi agreed to the urgent hearing following submissions by senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy, who highlighted that existing voters—many of whom have participated in previous elections—are being systematically excluded without proper documentation review. The legal challenge follows the publication of West Bengal’s final voter list on February 28, which…
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Illegal Country Liquor Unit Busted in Bathinda; 100 Litres of Lahan and Bottled Liquor Seized

Illegal Country Liquor Unit Busted in Bathinda; 100 Litres of Lahan and Bottled Liquor Seized

Gurpreet Singh :- A joint operation by the Excise Department and Punjab Police has exposed an illegal country liquor manufacturing unit in the Bir Talab locality of Bathinda, an area often considered vulnerable to drug-related activities. The raid led to the recovery of a significant quantity of illicit liquor and raw material used in its production. According to officials, the illegal operation was being run secretly from a piggery farm located in agricultural fields. Acting on specific information provided by the Excise Department, the police team conducted a raid at the site and discovered equipment used for brewing liquor along…
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Akal Takht Jathedar Criticises Acquittal of Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in Journalist Murder Case

Akal Takht Jathedar Criticises Acquittal of Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in Journalist Murder Case

Gurpreet Singh :- Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj has expressed strong concern over the acquittal of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the murder case of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati, describing the development as unfortunate and raising questions about justice. Reacting to the decision, the Jathedar said the issue deserves serious discussion. He pointed out that the demand for the release of Sikh prisoners, often referred to as Bandi Singhs, has been pending for decades. According to him, many of them have spent more than 35 years in jail without any significant action on their…
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19-year-old Kabaddi player dies of suspected drug overdose in Punjab’s Jalandhar

19-year-old Kabaddi player dies of suspected drug overdose in Punjab’s Jalandhar

Gurpreet Singh :- In another tragic incident, a 19-year-old Kabaddi player, Vansh from Punjab's Jalandhar district died due to suspected drug overdose in Udhowal.  On Saturday, just 7 km from Boote Dian Channan, 19-year-old Vansh, an acclaimed Kabaddi player, died near Udhowal due to suspected drug overdose. The incident comes days after the death of Boote Dian Channan sarpanch, who was fatally attacked for objecting to rapid supply of drugs in the village. The incident triggered a protest outside the Mehatpur police station, which is still ongoing. Vansh left the village on Saturday morning and was found dead later in…
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India Creates History in Ahmedabad: Crushes New Zealand to Retain T20 World Cup Title

India Creates History in Ahmedabad: Crushes New Zealand to Retain T20 World Cup Title

Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh) — In a historic night at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the Indian cricket team asserted its global dominance by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Playing in front of a record-breaking crowd of over 100,000 spectators on Sunday, March 8, India became the first nation to successfully defend the title and the first host country to lift the trophy on home soil. This victory marks India’s third T20 World Cup crown, adding to their previous triumphs in 2007 and 2024. The foundation of the victory was laid by…
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PM Modi Unveils ₹33,500 Crore Infrastructure Blitz in Delhi on International Women’s Day

PM Modi Unveils ₹33,500 Crore Infrastructure Blitz in Delhi on International Women’s Day

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked International Women’s Day by launching a massive ₹33,500 crore infrastructure and housing package for the national capital on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The wide-ranging developmental push includes a ₹18,000 crore expansion of the Delhi Metro and the dedication of thousands of residential units, signalling a major step toward modernizing urban living and enhancing safety for women in the city. A central highlight of the day was the operationalization of two significant Delhi Metro corridors. The routes from Majlis Park to Maujpur, spanning 12 kilometres, and Majlis Park to Deepali Chowk, covering…
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