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08 Apr

Severe Weather Batters India: Heavy Rain and Hailstorm Cause Widespread Damage Across Several States Including Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndia, Weather

Gurpeeet Singh :- Large parts of India are witnessing extreme weather conditions as heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hailstorms have caused significant damage to life and property across multiple states, including Punjab, Delhi, and Jammu & Kashmir. In Punjab, unseasonal rain accompanied by hail has severely impacted standing wheat crops, raising serious concerns among farmers. Reports from several districts indicate extensive damage, with fields submerged and crops flattened at a crucial stage of harvest. The sudden change in weather has been attributed to an active western disturbance affecting northern and northwestern regions of the country. As a result, daytime temperatures have…

08 Apr

Actress Zareen Khan Bereaved as Mother Parveen Khan Passes Away

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBollywood news, Died, mother, Zareen Khan

Gurpreet Singh :- Bollywood actress Zareeb Khan is mourning the loss of her mother, Parveen Khan, who passed away earlier today after a prolonged illness. According to information shared by the family, Parveen Khan breathed her last in the morning while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Mumbai. The last rites are scheduled to take place today at 10 am at the Versova Muslim cemetery in Andheri West, where she will be laid to rest in the presence of family members and close associates. Parveen Khan had been battling health issues for a considerable period, and Zarine Khan had often…

08 Apr

Major Chandigarh police reshuffle: 10 SHOs transferred, 21 inspectors shifted

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabChandigarh Police, Reshuffling

National Times Bureau :- In a major grassroots-level overhaul, the Chandigarh Police on Tuesday night transferred 21 inspectors, including 10 of the 16 Station House Officers (SHOs), in an effort to bring in fresh leadership and strengthen policing on the ground. According to an official order issued by SP (PEB), Headquarters & EOW, Manjeet, the large-scale reshuffle is aimed at revitalising operations at the police station level. The SHOs of IT Park and Sector-34 police stations — listed at serial numbers 7 and 15 — have been moved to Police Lines. The changes come amid rising security concerns, including the…

08 Apr

Delhi Court Grants Bail to Sukesh Chandrasekhar in AIADMK Symbol Money Laundering Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAIADMK symbol case, Bail, Delhi court ruling, money laundering case India, Sukesh Chandrasekhar

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar in a money laundering case linked to the AIADMK “two leaves” election symbol.Special Judge Vishal Gogne granted the relief on a personal bond and a surety bond of ₹5 lakh each. However, Chandrasekhar will continue to remain in custody due to other pending cases against him.In his order, the judge highlighted the importance of personal liberty, stressing that courts must uphold constitutional principles and cannot deny bail solely based on the nature of economic offences or special laws like the Prevention of Money Laundering…

08 Apr

Centre Defends Sabarimala Tradition in Supreme Court, Calls 2018 Verdict ‘Wrong Law’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaconstitutional morality debate, Sabarimala case, Supreme Court, Tushar Mehta arguments, women entry Sabarimala

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Centre on Tuesday defended the traditional restriction on the entry of women aged 10–50 years into the Sabarimala Temple, asserting before the Supreme Court that matters of religious faith fall outside the scope of judicial review.Presenting arguments before a nine-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said courts should refrain from interpreting religious practices due to the inherent risks involved.He argued that even if a practice appears unscientific, it is the legislature not the judiciary that should decide on reforms. Questioning the doctrine of “constitutional morality,” Mehta…

07 Apr

Badshah Apologises to NCW Over Controversial Song ‘Tattiri’, Pledges Women Empowerment Efforts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Indiaapology NCW, Badshah, National Commission for Women action, Nora Fatehi, Tattiri controversy, Vijaya Rahatkar

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Rapper-musician Badshah on Tuesday apologised to the National Commission for Women (NCW) over his controversial Haryanvi song Tattiri, following allegations of promoting obscenity and disrespect towards women.The artist was summoned by the commission after multiple complaints claimed that the song featured sexually explicit lyrics and objectionable visuals that could negatively impact viewers, particularly children.During the hearing, which was presided over by NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, the commission stated that the song’s lyrics and presentation hurt the dignity and decency of women. It also directed all concerned parties to refrain from producing similar content in the future.Along…

07 Apr

Air India Hikes Fuel Surcharge After IndiGo Move as Jet Fuel Prices Surge

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAir India, airline ticket prices India, ATF price surge, fuel surcharge hike, IndiGo airfare increase

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Air India group on Tuesday announced a fresh increase in fuel surcharge for both domestic and international flights, days after IndiGo raised similar charges, indicating a broader rise in airfares amid a sharp spike in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices.The move comes as global jet fuel prices continue to surge, significantly increasing operational costs for airlines. According to the International Air Transport Association, jet fuel rates have nearly doubled within a month, marking one of the steepest hikes in recent years.For domestic travel, Air India will implement a distance-based fuel surcharge starting April 8, replacing…

07 Apr

India Enters New Era of Nuclear Strength’: Yogi Adityanath Hails Kalpakkam Reactor Milestone

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingYogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Rajeev Sharma): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has lauded India’s latest achievement in nuclear energy, calling it the beginning of a “new era of nuclear strength” following the successful milestone reached by the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam. In a statement, Adityanath described the reactor as a symbol of India’s growing technological capability and national ambition. He подчеркed that the project reflects the country’s long-term vision of achieving energy independence by effectively utilizing its vast thorium reserves. A Step Toward Energy Self-Reliance The Chief Minister highlighted that the development marks a decisive move toward strengthening India’s…

07 Apr

Gangster Bhanu Rana Shot Dead in California; Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Entertainment, India, TrendingBig news, Canada, Gangster Bhanu, Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Murdered

Rajeev Sharma :- Bhanu Rana, a gangster once known to be a close associate of Lawrence Bishnoi, has been shot dead in California, United States, in an incident that underscores the growing international footprint of organized crime linked to India. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the killing through a message circulated on social media. The statement, written in a mix of Hindi and Punjabi, named individuals allegedly involved in carrying out the attack, including associates operating from overseas. The message further described Rana as a “traitor,” asserting that his killing had been anticipated in an earlier post…

07 Apr

Tamil Nadu Court Awards Death Penalty to 9 Policemen in Sathankulam Custodial Death Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiacustodial death case, Jayaraj Bennix case, Madurai court verdict, Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu police death penalty

Chennai (Gurpreet Singh): A district court in Madurai has sentenced nine police personnel to death in the high-profile custodial death case of a father and son that had sparked nationwide outrage in 2020.The case relates to the deaths of P. Jayaraj and his son J. Bennix, who were allegedly tortured in custody at the Sathankulam Police Station in Thoothukudi district. The incident occurred on June 19, 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown when the two were arrested for reportedly keeping their mobile shop open beyond permitted hours.According to the prosecution, the victims were subjected to brutal custodial torture before being sent…