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23 Feb

Tejas Fleet Temporarily Taken Off Flight Line After Western Sector Incident

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingTejas

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Operations of the Tejas light combat aircraft have been paused across the board after a recent runway episode prompted the Indian Air Force to initiate a fleet-wide safety sweep. All 35 jets currently in service are undergoing detailed technical scrutiny as investigators work to determine what went wrong earlier this month. The move follows a February 7 incident at a forward base in the western sector, where a Tejas aircraft experienced difficulty during its take-off roll. As it gathered speed, the fighter reportedly drifted off course and overshot the runway, coming to a halt in soft…

23 Feb

Demolition at Khaira’s Bholath Home Sparks Political Showdown in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab, Sukhpal Khaira

Kapurthala (Gurpreet Singh): Tensions flared in Punjab’s Kapurthala district on Monday after a portion of Congress legislator Sukhpal Singh Khaira’s house in Ramgarh village, Bholath, was pulled down by officials from the Block Development and Panchayat Office. The action, carried out during the day, targeted what authorities described as an unauthorised structure at the front of the property. Machinery was deployed to dismantle part of the entrance area abutting the road, with officials citing encroachment concerns. Khaira, however, strongly objected to the move and broadcast the demolition live on social media platforms. Calling the step politically motivated, he argued that…

23 Feb

Former Railway Minister Mukul Roy Dies at 71, Leaves Behind Complex Political Legacy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingMukul Roy

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Seasoned political leader Mukul Roy passed away early Monday after battling a prolonged illness, family members confirmed. He was 71. Roy died of cardiac arrest at a private hospital where he had been under treatment for several days. According to his son, Subhranshu Roy, the veteran politician had slipped into a coma in recent days before breathing his last around 1:30 am. A prominent figure in West Bengal politics, Roy was instrumental in the creation of the All India Trinamool Congress in 1998. As one of its founding members, he played a crucial organizational role in…

23 Feb

Bus Falls Into Trishuli River in Nepal, 18 Killed; Night-Long Rescue Effort Saves 27

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsNepal

Nepal (Rajeev Sharma): A tragic road accident in central Nepal claimed at least 18 lives after a passenger bus en route from Pokhara to Kathmandu veered off a mountain highway and plunged into the Trishuli River in the early hours of the morning. The crash occurred around 1 a.m. along the Prithvi Highway near the Bhaisepati area of Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality in Dhading district. According to officials, the vehicle skidded off the roadway and tumbled nearly 300 metres down a steep slope before coming to rest near the riverbank, badly mangled. Authorities confirmed that the deceased include six women…

23 Feb

India Enters Global AI Race with Indigenous ‘SARVAM AI’ Vision Under ₹10,372-Crore IndiaAI Mission

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingSARVAM AI

New Delhi ( Gurpreet Singh): India has intensified its drive toward artificial intelligence self-reliance with the development of an indigenous AI framework being promoted as “SARVAM AI,” under the government’s flagship IndiaAI Mission. The initiative aims to create large language models and advanced AI systems trained on Indian datasets to serve citizens in multiple Indian languages while ensuring national data security. According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the IndiaAI Mission has been approved with a financial outlay of ₹10,372 crore to expand high-performance computing capacity, support domestic AI startups, and build foundational AI models within the…

23 Feb

Rs 2,000 Dispute Ends in Reconciliation: Singer Geeta Jaildar Says Issue With Shopkeeper Resolved After Misunderstanding

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingGeeta Jaildar

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): A dispute over Rs 2,000 involving singer Geeta Jaildar, popularly known as “Jailer,” which recently went viral on social media, has now been amicably resolved. The incident had drawn public attention after a video showed a heated argument between the singer and a local shopkeeper, identified as Ladi, following a disagreement over payment. According to eyewitnesses, the argument escalated at the shop and created tension in the market area. The video triggered strong reactions online, with many questioning the conduct of those involved. As the matter gained attention, Geeta Jaildar personally visited the shopkeeper to clear the…

22 Feb

Two Held in Nalagarh Police Station Blast Case; Glock Pistol Seized

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingNalagarh

Nalagrah (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant development in the investigation into the IED explosion at Nalagarh Police Station earlier this year, Counter Intelligence units from Jalandhar and SAS Nagar have arrested two alleged key operatives linked to the attack. The accused, identified as Mahavir alias Kaka and Manpreet alias Mani, both residents of SBS Nagar, were taken into custody during a coordinated operation. Officials said a .9 mm Glock pistol along with live ammunition was recovered from their possession at the time of arrest. The blast at the police station in Himachal Pradesh’s Nalagarh on January 1, 2026, had raised…

22 Feb

Mayor Saurabh Joshi Makes Surprise Inspection of Rain Basera in Chandigarh

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh ( Naval Kishore): Saurabh Joshi conducted a surprise late-night visit to a Rain Basera (night shelter) in Chandigarh to review the living conditions of homeless residents. During the inspection, the Mayor found several deficiencies, including inadequate water supply, lack of proper heating facilities, absence of basic medical arrangements and unsafe electrical wiring. He interacted with the residents and shelter staff to understand their problems and expressed serious concern over the poor management of the facility. Mayor Joshi directed officials to ensure immediate improvements and warned that strict action would be taken against those responsible if the required standards were…

22 Feb

California Authorities Probe Death of Indian-Origin Gurdwara Worker After Abduction

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsCalifornia

California (Rajeev Sharma): Law enforcement officials in California are investigating the death of a Sikh man who was allegedly abducted from a gurdwara complex in Tracy earlier this month. The victim, 57-year-old Avtar Singh, had roots in Ludhiana, Punjab, and had been residing in the United States with his family for several years. According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, Singh was reported missing on the evening of February 17 after family members and associates raised concerns about his sudden disappearance. Deputies were dispatched to the 16000 block of West Grant Line Road at approximately 8:52 p.m. to begin…

22 Feb

SRCC Hosts Grand Business Conclave as Part of Centenary Celebrations

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The Student Union of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), led by President Pratyush Taing under the guidance of the College Management headed by Principal Shrimati Simrit Kaur and Union Advisor Dr Shashank V P Singh & Co-Union Advisor Dr Anuj Jatav, successfully organised a three-day Business Conclave as part of the college’s Centenary Year celebrations from 17th to 19th Feb 2026. The event brought together distinguished leaders from governance, economics, corporate leadership, sports, defence, entertainment, finance, and entrepreneurship, offering students diverse insights across sectors. SRCC’s Business Conclave 2026 showcased leadership, resilience, innovation, and national progress The conclave was inaugurated…