Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

05 Mar

Jupiter to Turn Direct on March 11 After 120 Days, Bringing Relief and New Opportunities for Several Zodiac Signs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Trending

National Times Bureau :- After remaining in retrograde motion since November 11, 2025, Jupiter—considered the planet of wisdom, prosperity, good fortune, and marital harmony—is set to turn direct on March 11, 2026, a development that astrologers believe could bring significant relief in several areas of life. Over the past few months, many people have experienced delays in career progress, financial matters, and educational pursuits, with hard work often failing to deliver the expected results due to the planet’s retrograde phase. According to astrological interpretations, Jupiter will resume its direct motion in the sign of Gemini after nearly 120 days, a…

05 Mar

Four year-old suffers serious burn injuries as grandmother pours boiling water for splashing colour on her

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia

Gurpreet Singh :- In a ragic incident, a woman poured boiling water on her four-year-old grandson after she was enraged over him spraying paint on her while playing holi. The boy has sustained serious burn injuries. The incident unfolded in Maharashtra's Nagpur district. CCTV footage shows a boy playing by splashing water on a woman, identified as Sindhu Thackeray, who was carrying a bucket of hot water. Enraged over the child’s behaviour, the woman allegedly poured the entire bucket of hot water over him. The video then shows the boy writhing in pain. It also captures another woman nearby pouring…

04 Mar

AAP Chief Spokesperson Baltej Pannu Visits Injured Anti-Drug Activist in Ludhiana; Warns Peddlers to Leave Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-drug, Baltej Pannu, Bhagwant Mann, Ludhiana, Nasha Mukti Morcha, Punjab government

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Media Head Punjab and Chief Spokesperson of Nasha Mukti Morcha Baltej Pannu on Wednesday visited an anti-drug crusader undergoing treatment at Mohan Dai Hospital after the activist was injured in an attack by individuals involved in drug peddling. During the visit, Baltej Pannu met the whistleblower and their family to extend solidarity and assure them of full support from the Punjab Government. Baltej Pannu was accompanied by MLA Kulwant Singh Sidhu along with members of Nasha Mukti Morcha Punjab. He conveyed that the Bhagwant Mann Government stands rock-solid with those who are courageously…

04 Mar

Bombay High Court Rules WhatsApp Chats Alone Insufficient for Divorce Without Fair Rebuttal Opportunity

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBombay High Court, Cruelty Grounds, Divorce Law, Family Court, India Judiciary, WhatsApp Evidence

Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): The Bombay High Court has set aside a divorce decree that was granted primarily based on WhatsApp messages, emphasizing that allegations of cruelty require a proper opportunity for the accused spouse to respond. A division bench comprising Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande recently quashed an order from a Nashik district family court, which had allowed a man’s petition to dissolve his marriage based on digital correspondence. The case reached the high court after the wife challenged the May 2025 family court decision, claiming it was passed ex-parte—without giving her a chance to oppose the allegations or…

04 Mar

Midnight Blaze Engulfs Ghaziabad Residential Block; Swift Rescue Effort Saves 150 Residents

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaFire, Ghaziabad News

Gurpreet Singh :- Late-night fire tore through a five-storey residential building in Ghaziabad, triggering panic among nearly 150 occupants before emergency teams mounted a rapid rescue operation that averted major casualties. The blaze reportedly erupted around midnight on the ground floor of the apartment complex located in the Khoda area, quickly sending thick plumes of smoke through the structure. Residents, many of whom were asleep when the fire broke out, scrambled to evacuate as flames spread within the lower levels of the building. Police and fire services responded promptly after receiving distress calls, dispatching multiple fire engines and rescue personnel…

03 Mar

37 Indian Ships and Over 1,000 Seafarers Stranded as Strait of Hormuz Closes Amid West Asia War

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCrude Oil, Indian Seafarers, Iran Conflict, Persian Gulf, Sarbananda Sonowal, Shipping, Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A critical maritime crisis has unfolded in the Middle East as 37 Indian-flagged vessels, carrying more than 1,100 seafarers, remain stranded in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The primary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively shut down due to intense military actions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The closure of this vital artery, which handles a significant portion of the world’s energy supplies, has triggered urgent security reviews within the Indian government as concerns mount for the safety of maritime personnel and national energy security. According to…

03 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Union Minister for Urgent Evacuation of Punjabis Stranded in Middle East

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Evacuation, Middle East conflict, Punjabis stranded, Ram Mohan Naidu, Special flights

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, held a high-level telephonic discussion with Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu to demand the immediate and safe evacuation of Punjabis currently stranded in the conflict-ridden Middle East. Highlighting the distress of thousands of families across the state, the Chief Minister shared a comprehensive database of affected citizens and pushed for the deployment of special aircraft to bring them home. During the conversation, the Union Minister reportedly assured the Chief Minister that the Government of India is prioritizing the safety of Indian nationals and…

03 Mar

AAP Leader Baltej Pannu Contacts Ammy Virk; Assures Punjab Govt Support for Stranded Family in UAE

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmmy Virk, Baltej Pannu, Punjab government, stranded Indians, UAE

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab General Secretary and Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Monday, March 2, 2026, reached out to popular Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk to inquire about the safety of his family currently stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During the telephonic conversation, Pannu extended his support to the artist, stating that the Bhagwant Mann-led government stands firmly with the Virk family during this period of geopolitical uncertainty. Pannu informed that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is personally monitoring the situation of Punjabis stuck in the Gulf…

03 Mar

Punjab Emerges as Top-3 State in Revenue Growth; Own Tax Collection Hits Rs 57,919 Crore

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Excise collection, Harpal Singh Cheema, Punjab revenue, State GST

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday said that under the leadership of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, Punjab has emerged among the top three states in the country for remarkable achievements in revenue growth, asserting that the state’s financial performance over the past four years reflects structural reform, fiscal discipline and administrative transparency. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, Harpal Singh Cheema presented detailed data to underline what he described as a decisive turnaround in Punjab’s fiscal health. Addressing a press conference, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “Punjab’s own…

03 Mar

PM Modi Holds Crisis Talks with Gulf Leaders as West Asia Conflict Escalates

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsGulf Diplomacy, Indian diaspora, International Relations, PM Narendra Modi, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in high-level telephonic diplomacy on Tuesday, speaking with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. The conversations focused on the deteriorating security situation in West Asia following a massive coordinated offensive by the United States and Israel against Iran. The Prime Minister expressed grave concern over recent attacks affecting Oman and Kuwait, which have seen retaliatory drone and missile strikes from Iran. This regional volatility follows the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during the U.S.-Israeli strikes. In response,…