Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

31 Oct

SGPC jatha to depart for Pakistan on November 4 to attend Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Parkash Purb celebrations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabJatha, Nankana Sahib, Pakistan, SGPC

National Times Bureau :- A jatha (group) of Sikh devotees organised by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee will leave for Pakistan on November 4, to participate in the celebrations marking the Parkash Purb (birth anniversary) of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Gurdwara Sri Nankana Sahib. According to SGPC officials, passports of the pilgrims who have received visas will be distributed at the SGPC office on October 31 and November 1. Each year, the SGPC sends a delegation of Sikh devotees to Pakistan to pay obeisance at various historic gurdwaras associated with the Sikh faith, especially on the occasion of…

31 Oct

CM Bhagwant Mann Applauds Indian Women’s Cricket Team for Historic Semifinal Triumph Over Australia

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Sports, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team for their brilliant win against Australia in the semifinals of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, calling it a moment of immense pride for the entire nation. Expressing his joy over the victory, Mann hailed the team’s performance and lauded captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who hails from Punjab, for her inspiring leadership. “A great victory for the Indian women's cricket team... Defeated Australia by 5 wickets in the semi-final of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025... Congratulations to the entire team including the captain and…

31 Oct

1,466 Police Officers Honoured with ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ for Exceptional Service

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingKendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced that 1,466 police personnel from various parts of the country will receive the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 2025, recognizing their remarkable contributions and professional excellence in different fields of policing. In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry said that the award celebrates the exemplary performance of officers in four crucial categories — special operations, investigations, intelligence gathering, and forensic science. The recognition seeks to encourage dedication, innovation, and efficiency among police forces and allied security organisations. Instituted on February 1, 2024, the Dakshata Padak is conferred…

30 Oct

Mann govt’s ‘e-governance’ brings a boom of investment to Punjab—98% regulatory clearance at the district level provides massive relief to traders

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabE Governance, Mann Government

Chandigarh, October 30, 2025: Progress doesn't just mean building big roads; it means boosting the morale of small businessmen. Until a few years ago, starting a new business or getting necessary approvals for an old factory in any district of Punjab was no less than a war. Entrepreneurs would get exhausted doing rounds of government offices. Demands for bribes and the frustration of delays at every step! This system was not only breaking the dreams of the youth but also crippling Punjab's economy. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann understood this pain. He vowed that the people of Punjab would get respect…

30 Oct

Punjab’s Steel Sector Gets a Major Boost! Mann Government’s Industrial Policy Attracts ₹342 Crore Investment and 1,500 New Jobs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabMann Government, Punjab, Steel Sector

Chandigarh, October 30, 2025: The Punjab Government, under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is successfully making the state a major hub for industrial investment. Punjab, once known as the land of farmers, has now become a strong industrial base. This success is coming from big greenfield investments and expansions by domestic champions and Indian multinational companies. With Punjab Government’s investor-friendly policies and active support, these companies are setting up new factories and expanding existing units, creating thousands of jobs and giving new momentum to the state’s economy.This development perfectly aligns with Punjab Government’s vision of industrial…

30 Oct

Germany’s Volkswagen Suffers €1 Billion Loss in a Single Quarter Amid Tariffs and Porsche Setbacks

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsWorld NewsGermany, Loss, Volkswagen

Berlin (Gurpreet Singh): Europe’s largest automaker, Volkswagen Group, has reported a quarterly net loss exceeding €1 billion, marking its first quarterly loss since 2020. The downturn is largely attributed to U.S. import tariffs and significant write-downs in its luxury brand division, Porsche, highlighting escalating pressures on the global auto industry amid rising costs and the transition to electric vehicles. Volkswagen’s operating result for the third quarter plummeted to –€1.3 billion, compared with a profit of €2.8 billion in the same period last year. Company officials cited U.S. tariffs potentially totaling €5 billion by year’s end, and one-off impairments tied to…

30 Oct

Punjab Police Bring Gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria from Assam for Court Proceedings

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingJaggu Bhagwanpuria

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Notorious gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria was brought back to Punjab from an Assam prison on Thursday, ahead of his hearing in a double murder case. He is set to appear in a Batala court later today. Sources said Bhagwanpuria has requested the Punjab and Haryana High Court to have video recording of all his movements during custody, citing concerns for his personal safety amid fears of a police encounter. The transfer was carried out under tight security, reflecting the high-profile nature of the criminal and the serious charges he faces. Police officials noted that this move is part…

30 Oct

Air Travel in India Likely to Get Costlier Amid Mounting Airline Losses

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAir Travel, Big news, Costly, India, Top news

National Times Bureau :- Air travel in India may soon become more expensive as the country’s airlines face mounting financial pressure. According to recent reports, Indian carriers are collectively staring at losses of nearly ₹10,500 crore in the current fiscal year, driven by soaring fuel prices, intense market competition, and rising operational costs. A report by credit rating agency ICRA estimates that the net losses of Indian airlines in FY2026 could range between ₹9,500 crore and ₹10,500 crore—almost double the estimated ₹5,500 crore loss in FY2025. Experts suggest that to offset these mounting losses, airlines may increase ticket fares, which…

30 Oct

Called a Cab Driver in Australia, Diljit Dosanjh Responds with Grace — Becomes First Indian to Sell Out Sydney Stadium

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingDiljit Dosanjh

National Times Bureau :- Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh is currently on his global tour for his album AURA. Ahead of his Sydney concert, he shared behind-the-scenes footage that not only showcased preparations for the show but also revealed the racism he encountered in Australia—where he was mockingly called a “cab driver.” "I don’t mind being compared to a cab or truck driver. If truck drivers cease to exist, you won’t get bread for your home. I’m not angry, and my love goes out to everyone, even the ones who say things like that about me," the Punjabi singer added. On his…

30 Oct

500 Indian nationals stranded in Thailand over Myanmar scam hub, MEA assures repatriation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndia, Thailand

National Times Bureau :- India is coordinating with Thailand to bring back nearly 500 of its citizens detained there after fleeing Myanmar, where they had been duped into working at a cybercrime hub run by Chinese mafia networks. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said India is preparing to send an aircraft to repatriate its nationals who crossed into Thailand from Myanmar. In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the ministry was aware of the situation about the detained Indians in Thailand, and it's working with authorities to bring them back home. "We are aware of…