Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

31 Oct

1,466 Police Officers Honoured with ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ for Exceptional Service

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced that 1,466 police personnel from various parts of the country will receive the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 2025, recognizing their remarkable contributions and professional excellence in different fields of policing. In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry said that the award celebrates the exemplary performance of officers in four crucial categories — special operations, investigations, intelligence gathering, and forensic science. The recognition seeks to encourage dedication, innovation, and efficiency among police forces and allied security organisations. Instituted on February 1, 2024, the Dakshata Padak is conferred…

30 Oct

Mann govt’s ‘e-governance’ brings a boom of investment to Punjab—98% regulatory clearance at the district level provides massive relief to traders

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Chandigarh, October 30, 2025: Progress doesn't just mean building big roads; it means boosting the morale of small businessmen. Until a few years ago, starting a new business or getting necessary approvals for an old factory in any district of Punjab was no less than a war. Entrepreneurs would get exhausted doing rounds of government offices. Demands for bribes and the frustration of delays at every step! This system was not only breaking the dreams of the youth but also crippling Punjab's economy. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann understood this pain. He vowed that the people of Punjab would get respect…

30 Oct

Punjab’s Steel Sector Gets a Major Boost! Mann Government’s Industrial Policy Attracts ₹342 Crore Investment and 1,500 New Jobs

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Chandigarh, October 30, 2025: The Punjab Government, under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is successfully making the state a major hub for industrial investment. Punjab, once known as the land of farmers, has now become a strong industrial base. This success is coming from big greenfield investments and expansions by domestic champions and Indian multinational companies. With Punjab Government’s investor-friendly policies and active support, these companies are setting up new factories and expanding existing units, creating thousands of jobs and giving new momentum to the state’s economy.This development perfectly aligns with Punjab Government’s vision of industrial…

30 Oct

Germany’s Volkswagen Suffers €1 Billion Loss in a Single Quarter Amid Tariffs and Porsche Setbacks

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Berlin (Gurpreet Singh): Europe’s largest automaker, Volkswagen Group, has reported a quarterly net loss exceeding €1 billion, marking its first quarterly loss since 2020. The downturn is largely attributed to U.S. import tariffs and significant write-downs in its luxury brand division, Porsche, highlighting escalating pressures on the global auto industry amid rising costs and the transition to electric vehicles. Volkswagen’s operating result for the third quarter plummeted to –€1.3 billion, compared with a profit of €2.8 billion in the same period last year. Company officials cited U.S. tariffs potentially totaling €5 billion by year’s end, and one-off impairments tied to…

30 Oct

Punjab Police Bring Gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria from Assam for Court Proceedings

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Notorious gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria was brought back to Punjab from an Assam prison on Thursday, ahead of his hearing in a double murder case. He is set to appear in a Batala court later today. Sources said Bhagwanpuria has requested the Punjab and Haryana High Court to have video recording of all his movements during custody, citing concerns for his personal safety amid fears of a police encounter. The transfer was carried out under tight security, reflecting the high-profile nature of the criminal and the serious charges he faces. Police officials noted that this move is part…

30 Oct

Air Travel in India Likely to Get Costlier Amid Mounting Airline Losses

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National Times Bureau :- Air travel in India may soon become more expensive as the country’s airlines face mounting financial pressure. According to recent reports, Indian carriers are collectively staring at losses of nearly ₹10,500 crore in the current fiscal year, driven by soaring fuel prices, intense market competition, and rising operational costs. A report by credit rating agency ICRA estimates that the net losses of Indian airlines in FY2026 could range between ₹9,500 crore and ₹10,500 crore—almost double the estimated ₹5,500 crore loss in FY2025. Experts suggest that to offset these mounting losses, airlines may increase ticket fares, which…

30 Oct

Called a Cab Driver in Australia, Diljit Dosanjh Responds with Grace — Becomes First Indian to Sell Out Sydney Stadium

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National Times Bureau :- Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh is currently on his global tour for his album AURA. Ahead of his Sydney concert, he shared behind-the-scenes footage that not only showcased preparations for the show but also revealed the racism he encountered in Australia—where he was mockingly called a “cab driver.” "I don’t mind being compared to a cab or truck driver. If truck drivers cease to exist, you won’t get bread for your home. I’m not angry, and my love goes out to everyone, even the ones who say things like that about me," the Punjabi singer added. On his…

30 Oct

500 Indian nationals stranded in Thailand over Myanmar scam hub, MEA assures repatriation

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National Times Bureau :- India is coordinating with Thailand to bring back nearly 500 of its citizens detained there after fleeing Myanmar, where they had been duped into working at a cybercrime hub run by Chinese mafia networks. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said India is preparing to send an aircraft to repatriate its nationals who crossed into Thailand from Myanmar. In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the ministry was aware of the situation about the detained Indians in Thailand, and it's working with authorities to bring them back home. "We are aware of…

30 Oct

Notorious gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria brought to Punjab from Assams Silchar Jail

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National Times Bureau :- Notorious gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria has been brought to Punjab from Assam's Silchar Jail. He had been incarated in Silchar Jail since March under stringent under the NDPS and PT Acts. At around 1 am on Thursday, he was brought to Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, from where he was directly taken to Batala. Bhagwanpuria's arrival in Punjab comes months after his mother was shot dead in gang rivalry. Jaggu has also filed a petition in the High Court, expressing fear that he might be killed in a fake encounter. His name had surfaced…

29 Oct

Mansa city shuts down completely-Here’s What Happened

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National Times Bureau :- Panic and anger gripped Mansa town on Wednesday, a day after multiple incidents of daylight firing left residents shaken. In protest against the brazen attacks by unidentified assailants, local residents and traders observed a complete shutdown and took to the streets, demanding the immediate arrest of those involved. The Mansa Bar Council also extended its support to the bandh, suspending all legal work for the day. Three Firing Incidents Shock the City The tension began on Tuesday after three separate firing incidents took place in different parts of Mansa. Bike-borne assailants: Two men on a motorcycle…