Gurpreet Singh

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US revokes 85,000 visas since January amid massive immigration and security crackdown

US revokes 85,000 visas since January amid massive immigration and security crackdown

National Times Bureau :- The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday that it has revoked 85,000 visas since January, highlighting how quickly the Trump administration is tightening immigration enforcement and national-security checks. In a post on X, the department wrote: “85,000 visa revocations since January. President Trump and Secretary Rubio follow one simple mandate, and they won’t stop anytime soon.” The post also featured an image of Trump with the slogan “Make America Safe Again,” underscoring that visa restrictions are a key part of the administration’s security strategy.A State Department official told CNN that the total includes over 8,000 student…
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Indigo crisis hits Delhi’s economy hard: Rs 1,000-crore loss expected as flight cancellations disrupt trade and tourism

Indigo crisis hits Delhi’s economy hard: Rs 1,000-crore loss expected as flight cancellations disrupt trade and tourism

Nafional Times Bureau :- Delhi’s economy is facing a major setback as IndiGo’s ongoing operational crisis continues to disrupt flight schedules across the country. According to the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI), large-scale flight cancellations by the airline have already caused an estimated loss of nearly Rs 1,000 crore to the Capital’s trade, tourism, hospitality and exhibition sectors. CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal said daily cancellations have severely affected the movement of traders, tourists and business travellers, leading to a noticeable dip in commercial activity across Delhi. He noted that footfall in city markets has fallen by almost 25% in…
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Patiala SSP Varun Sharma sent on leave amid viral audio-clip controversy: Sources

Patiala SSP Varun Sharma sent on leave amid viral audio-clip controversy: Sources

National Times Bureau :- Ahead of the zila parishad and panchayat samiti polls on December 14, Patiala SSP Varun Sharma has been sent on one-week leave amid controversy surrounding alleged viral audio-clip. Sources in the police department confirmed that SSP Sharma went on a week’s leave on Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, Sangrur SSP Sartaj Chahal has been given additional charge. The action comes just before the High Court hearing, which on Monday told the state election commission to speed up its investigation into the audio clip released last week by SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal. The clip allegedly features SSP Sharma…
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Mann Government’s Historic Sanitation Worker Approval After 35 Years

Mann Government’s Historic Sanitation Worker Approval After 35 Years

National Times Bureau :- The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has made a historic decision by approving the recruitment of 1,196 sanitation workers for Jalandhar Municipal Corporation. This approval comes after a long wait of 35 years and represents a significant achievement for the city’s sanitation system. Under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s leadership, this initiative by the Punjab government is an excellent example of people-centered governance, committed to solving the basic problems of citizens. This historic decision is expected to bring revolutionary changes to Jalandhar’s sanitation management system. The Municipal Corporation, which has been struggling with a shortage…
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Punjab Revives Traditional Acquisition Route to Secure Over 5,000 Acres for Urban Growth

Punjab Revives Traditional Acquisition Route to Secure Over 5,000 Acres for Urban Growth

Mohali/New Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab has taken a major step toward reshaping the urban landscape around Mohali and New Chandigarh by initiating the acquisition of more than 5,100 acres under the country’s standard land acquisition law. The decision follows the state’s withdrawal of its controversial land pooling policy earlier this year. Officials confirmed that a notification has been issued for acquiring 4,059 acres in Mohali under Section 11 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. Another 1,048 acres—part of an earlier acquisition plan for New Chandigarh—will soon move to the award…
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The impact of the AAP government’s policies in Rural Punjab is visible at the grassroots level

The impact of the AAP government’s policies in Rural Punjab is visible at the grassroots level

Chandigarh, December 9, 2025: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has undertaken several landmark initiatives during its tenure, focusing on rural areas, which are sure to have a direct impact on the upcoming Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections. The government claims that these elections will be fought on a development agenda, and the rural population has not only accepted the changes made by the AAP government but has also pledged their support.Unprecedented Infrastructure Improvements The government has given top priority to rural connectivity, successfully completing a 44,920-kilometer link road project. This road network has become the backbone…
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AAP MLA Conducts Surprise Inspection of Health Centres in Fatehgarh Sahib

AAP MLA Conducts Surprise Inspection of Health Centres in Fatehgarh Sahib

Mann Government’s Public Welfare Initiative: Dr. Balbir Singh Conducts Surprise Inspection of Health Centers in Fatehgarh SahibChandigarh, December 9, 2025: Taking another significant step towards ensuring better healthcare services for the public, Aam Aadmi Party MLA Dr. Balbir Singh conducted a surprise inspection of various health centers in Fatehgarh Sahib district under Punjab’s Bhagwant Mann government. This inspection is part of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s vision which emphasizes providing quality medical facilities to patients in government hospitals and health centers. During this visit, Dr. Singh assessed the medical staff, availability of medicines, and facilities being provided to patients.During the surprise…
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Navjot Kaur Sidhu Slams Raja Warring Post-Suspension, Claims He’s Pleasing the CM

Navjot Kaur Sidhu Slams Raja Warring Post-Suspension, Claims He’s Pleasing the CM

National Times Bureau :- Just hours after being suspended from the Punjab Congress for claiming that the party accepts “₹500 crore” from anyone seeking the Chief Minister’s post, former MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu escalated her allegations against state party president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, accusing him of weakening the organisation and appeasing the Chief Minister. In a series of posts on X, Kaur alleged that Warring had “broken the Punjab Congress into pieces” and was “licking the feet of the CM” to avoid action in multiple cases. She claimed that matters related to the SC/ST Act, bus body corruption and…
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Goa club owners fled to Phuket via Indigo flight hours after deadly fire that killed 25, say police

Goa club owners fled to Phuket via Indigo flight hours after deadly fire that killed 25, say police

National Times Bureau :- Hours after the deadly inferno broke out at Goa's nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane, killing at least 25 people late on Saturday night, police officials said that the owners have fled to Phuket. Until now the police had been looking for them. Right after an FIR was registered against them, a police team went to Delhi to look for the two accused — Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra. However, they were not found at their home, so the police left a notice there. The police also asked the Bureau of Immigration to issue a lookout circular, which…
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Punjab Congress Suspends Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu After Series of Attacks on Party Leadership

Punjab Congress Suspends Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu After Series of Attacks on Party Leadership

Chandigarh, December 8, 2025: Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has suspended Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of former cricketer and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, from the party’s primary membership. The suspension order was issued on Monday, though no official reason was mentioned.The action comes after several days of open criticism by Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu against the Punjab Congress leadership and senior party figures, which had triggered strong resentment within the organisation. Her remarks about the alleged exchange of ₹500 crore in return for the chief minister’s post had already caused major upheaval in the state unit.Dr…
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