Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

05 Aug

Mann Government Delivered Over 68,000 Public Jobs and Massive Private Investment, Says Minister Aman Arora

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Putting the opposition on the back foot in the state legislative assembly, Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training and Industries & Commerce Minister Mr. Aman Arora said that the state has provided over 68000 Government Jobs and attracted investments worth ₹1,83,837 crore and generated 6,36,636 private sector jobs over the last four-and-a-half years. Winding up the discussion on a resolution on employment opportunities moved by MLA S. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal in the House, on Wednesday, Mr. Aman Arora told the House that the investment inflows had directly and indirectly created over 6.36 lakh jobs in the…

05 Aug

Punjab Police Attribute Morinda Firing to Road Rage, Reject Link to Amritpal Singh Case

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Morinda, Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Police have ruled out any immediate connection between a firing incident involving a witness in a case against Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh and the legal proceedings against the jailed leader, stating that preliminary findings indicate the episode was triggered by a road rage dispute. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. when Varinder Singh Mavi, a resident of Salempur village and a witness in the Ajnala case linked to Amritpal Singh, alerted police after alleging that an individual had fired at him. Responding swiftly, police teams reached the spot and began an investigation. Officials said…

05 Aug

Punjab, Chandigarh to Witness Continued Monsoon Activity; Yellow Alert Remains in Place, Patiala Logs Heaviest Rainfall

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Monsoon showers continued to drench Punjab and Chandigarh on Wednesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to maintain a yellow alert for the next two days. Weather officials have predicted intermittent rain and thunderstorms across several districts till August 6, while conditions are expected to improve gradually later this week. The persistent rainfall has brought a noticeable dip in daytime temperatures, offering respite from the humid conditions that prevailed over the past few days. Morning hours saw overcast skies across many districts, including Ludhiana and Pathankot, with light showers reported from several locations. Among all districts, Patiala…

05 Aug

Punjab Pilgrim Killed After Boulder Crashes Into SUV on Himachal Route to Manimahesh

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Chamba (Rajeev Sharma/Gurpreet Singh): A pilgrimage to the revered Manimahesh shrine ended in tragedy after a Punjab resident lost his life when a large boulder crashed onto the vehicle he was travelling in on the Chamba-Bharmour road in Himachal Pradesh during the early hours of Wednesday. The incident occurred amid ongoing rainfall that has increased the risk of landslides across the hill state. According to police, four friends from Punjab were heading towards the Manimahesh pilgrimage site in a Mahindra Thar when the accident took place near Mehla in Chamba district at around 3 a.m. A massive rock suddenly rolled…

05 Aug

AAP Accuses BJP of Political Vendetta After ED Action Against PSIDC Officials

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly criticized the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) action against officials linked to the Punjab State Industrial Development Corporation (PSIDC), alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is using central investigative agencies to target political opponents instead of addressing public concerns. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the ruling party claimed that the BJP was attempting to divert attention from growing public dissatisfaction by launching what it described as politically motivated investigations. AAP alleged that the Centre has repeatedly used agencies such as the ED, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and the Income…

04 Aug

Center to Confront Meta Global Team Over CSAM Handling and High-Profile Moderation Lapses

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is set to engage in high-stakes discussions with a delegation of Meta’s top global executives on August 5 and 6 in New Delhi, putting the social media giant’s content moderation policies, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance under intense scrutiny. IT Secretary S. Krishnan confirmed on Tuesday that government officials will raise serious concerns regarding systemic lapses in curbing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), synthetically generated deepfake content, and the erroneous takedown of verified high-profile accounts. The meeting follows growing friction over platform accountability, algorithmic transparency, and compliance with…

04 Aug

Indian-Flagged Vessel Sinks After Red Sea Projectile Attack Off Yemen Coast As All 13 Indian Crew Safely Rescued

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): An Indian-flagged commercial vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, capsized and sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen on Tuesday after being targeted by a projectile attack. All 14 seafarers aboard the defenceless mechanised sailing vessel, including 13 Indian nationals and one Yemeni national, were safely rescued in a coordinated operation carried out by the Yemeni Navy and Coast Guard. Following the rescue, the crew members were transported to the Port of Mokha, where they received immediate medical assessments and assistance. The Ministry of External Affairs issued an official statement strongly condemning the strike,…

04 Aug

Udhayanidhi Stalin Rejects Double-Meaning Allegations Following Release on Station Bail

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Chennai (Gurpreet Singh): Leader of the Opposition and former Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin dismissed allegations of making derogatory statements on Tuesday, describing his recent arrest and questioning by law enforcement as a politically motivated attempt to distract the public from pressing state issues. Speaking to members of the press following his release on station bail from the Sengipatti police station near Thanjavur, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader rejected claims that he had indulged in double entendres or made obscene remarks aimed at outraging the modesty of a woman. He maintained that his address during a recent demonstration…

04 Aug

Harpal Singh Cheema Criticizes Centre Over Mandatory E-20 Petrol, Cites Vehicle Damage and Groundwater Threat

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Calling out the BJP led central government, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday strongly criticised the mandatory implementation of 20% ethanol blending (E-20 petrol) starting April 2026, which advanced the original target from 2030 while speaking in the House in favour of the resolution moved by him. Highlighting that the USA produces 60% of the world's ethanol while India produces only 5%, Cheema accused the BJP-led central government of surrendering to the United States and Donald Trump at the cost of Indian consumers and vehicle owners. Focusing on the massive scale of the issue in…

04 Aug

Arvind Kejriwal Stopped by Delhi Police During March to PM Residence Over E-20 Petrol Policy

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal was stopped by the Delhi Police while marching to PM Narendra Modi's residence with 100 people affected by E20 petrol and more than 233,000 public petitions demanding the policy's withdrawal. After being prevented from meeting the Prime Minister, Arvind Kejriwal sat-in on the road with the petitions, insisting that they be accepted. The Delhi Police informed him that the Prime Minister would not meet the delegation before taking custody of all the petitions and ending the demonstration. The AAP Chief called out the Modi government for imposing E20-Blended…