Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

08 Aug

Punjab Police’s ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ — 200 Days of Sustained Crackdown on Organised Crime, Over 1.09 Lakh Raids, Arrests of 1,532 Proclaimed Offenders

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MOHALI (GURPREET SINGH): Punjab Police’s flagship anti-gangster ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ has completed 200 days, emerging as one of the state’s most sustained and comprehensive crackdowns on organised crime. During the operation, police conducted 1,09,087 raids across Punjab, arrested 1,532 proclaimed offenders, initiated action against more than 58,000 criminals and their associates, recovered a massive cache of illegal weapons and narcotics, and dealt a significant blow to organised criminal networks. Launched under the leadership of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Government, ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ is an intelligence-driven campaign designed to dismantle organised crime syndicates through targeted enforcement, interstate and international coordination,…

08 Aug

Mohali Kicksoff ‘Hamare Ram’ Theatrical Performances; Punjab Govt to Organise 41 Shows Across State: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

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MOHALI (GURPREET SINGH): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday joined the audience to witness the inaugural performance of the acclaimed theatrical production ‘Hamare Ram’ in Mohali, featuring renowned actor Ashutosh Rana in a powerful lead performance, marking the beginning of a statewide cultural initiative under which the Punjab Government will organise 41 free performances across 12 cities during August and September. Describing the initiative as an effort to take the timeless teachings of Lord Sri Ram to the people, the Chief Minister said the programme aims to strengthen the values of Sanatan Dharma while spreading the message of…

08 Aug

CM Bhagwant Mann Writes to Punjab Governor Seeking Parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday urged Governor of Punjab Gulab Chand Kataria to grant 10 days’ parole to Jagtar Singh Hawara to enable him to meet his ailing mother. In a letter to the Governor, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Owing to her old age, the mother of Jagtar Singh Hawara is facing age-related health issues. This has resulted in deterioration of her health, which is a major cause of concern for everyone.” CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Jagtar Singh Hawara has also filed CRWP No. 3868/2026 before the Punjab and Haryana High Court,…

08 Aug

Sukhbir Badal’s Meeting With PM Modi: What Led to the Delhi Visit and Renewed Talk of SAD-BJP Alliance?

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingNarendra Modi, Sukhbir Badal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi has once again brought the possibility of an electoral understanding between the SAD and BJP into focus ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. While neither party has confirmed any alliance, sources indicate that the meeting was preceded by a series of discussions in Chandigarh, internal political assessments and an eventual late-night communication from the Prime Minister's Office. A political trail that began in Chandigarh The developments reportedly gathered momentum after Badal met Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at his official…

08 Aug

Jalandhar Accident: Three Youths Killed After Car Crashes Into Stationary Canter

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Three youths lost their lives in a horrific road accident in Jalandhar early Saturday after their car collided with a Canter parked on the highway. The crash took place at around 6 am near Bhagat Singh Colony in the Maksudan area, close to Bal Hospital. According to the police, the car was travelling towards Amritsar from Jalandhar when it struck the stationary heavy vehicle at high speed. The collision caused extensive damage to the car, leaving its roof badly torn and debris scattered across the road. Bodies recovered from mangled car The force of the crash left…

08 Aug

Punjab, Chandigarh Weather: Monsoon Showers to Continue, No Heavy Rain Warning Till August 13

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab and Chandigarh are likely to remain under the influence of an active monsoon system over the next few days, with intermittent showers expected across several areas. The Meteorological Centre, Chandigarh, has forecast light to moderate rain, along with thunderstorms at some places, through August 12, while the broader outlook indicates rainfall may continue at intervals until August 13. The recent showers have brought some relief from the humid conditions, with temperatures dropping below normal in several parts of the region. Chandigarh remains cooler than usual Chandigarh is expected to experience partly cloudy conditions during the day.…

07 Aug

Torrential Rain Inundates Delhi as IMD Issues Red Alert Amid Widespread Chaos

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Torrential downpours brought large parts of India's capital to a standstill on Friday, submerging major arterial corridors under several feet of water and leaving thousands of commuters stranded. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for the city following intense rainfall that flooded key transit routes, choked traffic for hours, and inundated residential colonies across multiple sectors. Key thoroughfares including the Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Minto Road, ITO, Shakarpur, and Chhatarpur vanished beneath floodwaters, prompting motorists to abandon stranded vehicles and creating massive traffic jams extending for kilometres. The severe waterlogging disrupted everyday life in both commercial…

07 Aug

Indian Government Holds Technical Discussions With Meta Over Deepfakes and Content Moderation

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian government shifted to technical discussions with social media giant Meta following two days of intensive questioning regarding platform compliance and content moderation. During the session, Meta representatives detailed specific technical solutions and proposed measures to address the Centre's growing concerns over deepfakes, child sexual abuse material, bot accounts, and unlabelled synthetically-generated content circulating across its platforms. Government officials instructed the company to implement specific operational safeguards and report back on measurable outcomes, with regular follow-ups scheduled to track progress. A central focus of the technical talks was the continued virality and reappearance of harmful…

07 Aug

UPI Will Remain Free for Consumers and Small Merchants, Clarifies Payments Council of India

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiadigital payments, Kirana Stores, Payments Council of India, UPI

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Payments Council of India (PCI) has issued a statement clarifying that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions will continue to be completely free for everyday consumers and that small businesses, including local kirana stores, will not face any payment acceptance charges. The clarification comes amid ongoing discussions regarding the long-term sustainability of the payment infrastructure and the potential introduction of merchant charges for select commercial categories. PCI reaffirmed that UPI was originally engineered to make digital transactions accessible to micro-enterprises, and safeguarding small merchants remains central to maintaining inclusive growth across the digital economy. Addressing concerns…

07 Aug

SC Issues Notice to Centre Over Massive Medical Data Breach Involving 1.5 Lakh Indians

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBhupesh Baghel, CJI Surya Kant, data breach, Mahua Moitra, Supreme Court

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Central Government following a petition alleging a major breach of medical and personal data belonging to nearly 1.5 lakh Indian citizens. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asked the Centre to respond to the plea filed by Vitraya Technologies Private Limited, which seeks a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the alleged data theft. Senior counsel K Parameshwar, representing the petitioner, argued before the court that the breach spans six states and poses a severe threat to citizens' fundamental right to privacy under…