Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

16 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Hails India’s Dominant Win Over Pakistan in T20 World Cup

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team for its emphatic victory over Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup, calling the triumph a moment of pride for the entire nation. In a statement shared on social media platform X, Mann lauded Team India for defeating their arch-rivals by 61 runs in a high-voltage Group A encounter. He described the performance as “resounding” and praised the players for showcasing determination and unity on the global stage. The Chief Minister highlighted that with the latest win, India has now secured three consecutive victories in…

15 Feb

Marco Rubio Says India Committed to Stop Additional Russian Oil Purchases; New Delhi Reiterates ‘National Interest’ Will Guide Procurement

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New York/New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that India has committed to stop buying additional Russian oil, days after New Delhi maintained that “national interests” would remain the guiding factor in its energy procurement decisions. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Rubio said, “In our conversations with India, we’ve gotten their commitment to stop buying additional Russian oil.” He was responding to a question related to the Russia-Ukraine war and the sanctions imposed on Moscow. The remarks come shortly after US President Donald Trump, while announcing a trade deal with New Delhi…

15 Feb

India Aims to Become Global Hub for Data Centres and AI, Says PM Modi

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday positioned India as an emerging global destination for digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence, highlighting Budget measures aimed at accelerating investments in data centres and strengthening the country’s technology ecosystem. In an interview, Modi said the incentives announced in the Union Budget are designed to reduce the cost of building advanced digital facilities and attract global technology companies. “We invite the whole world’s data to reside in India,” he said, calling data infrastructure a critical foundation for the next phase of technological growth. The Budget for 2026–27 proposes tax incentives to…

15 Feb

No-Confidence Motion Against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to Be Taken Up on March 9

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Lok Sabha will take up the debate and voting on the no-confidence motion moved by opposition parties against Speaker Om Birla on March 9, the first day of the second phase of the Budget Session, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Sunday. The second part of the session is scheduled to run from March 9 to April 2. Rijiju said the discussion on the motion would be held as per parliamentary rules and a vote would follow the debate. He described the upcoming phase as “interesting”, noting that the government plans to introduce…

15 Feb

‘War on Drugs’ Gains Momentum as Punjab Minister Claims Major Breakthrough, Links Accused to Opposition Parties

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema today said that the Punjab government's 'War on Drugs' campaign has achieved another big success, when Gurkirat Singh, a resident of Kalanaur in Gurdaspur district, was allegedly caught doing drugs inside the cremation ground. Cheema said that this accused has direct links with the Congress party and photographs of the arrested person with various big leaders of the Congress have also surfaced.Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that Punjab knows that when the Akali Dal-BJP was in power in the state or the Congress party was in power, a flood of…

15 Feb

Kejriwal, Mann Offer Prayers at Sri Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple on Maha Shivratri, Seek Peace and Prosperity for Punjab

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DHURI (Gurpreet Singh): On the sacred occasion of Maha Shivratri, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann paid obeisance at the revered Sri Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple and performed Pooja at the historic Siddh Peeth, seeking blessings for peace, prosperity and continued progress for Punjab and the nation. Greeting people at the festival, the AAP Chief described Mahashivratri as a civilizational celebration rooted in India’s ancient spiritual tradition and prayed that Lord Bholenath’s grace always remain upon every citizen. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann reaffirmed that the Punjab Government remains firmly committed to preserving…

15 Feb

Akali-BJP and Congress unleashed drugs in state; smugglers being held are linked to these parties: Harpal Cheema

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema today said that the Punjab government's 'War on Drugs' campaign has achieved another big success, when Gurkirat Singh, a resident of Kalanaur in Gurdaspur district, was allegedly caught doing drugs inside the cremation ground. Cheema said that this accused has direct links with the Congress party and photographs of the arrested person with various big leaders of the Congress have also surfaced. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that Punjab knows that when the Akali Dal-BJP was in power in the state or the Congress party was in power, a flood…

14 Feb

AAP Targets Congress After Leader Booked Under NDPS Act in Batala

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Friday hit out at the Congress after Congress leader Gurkirat Singh alias Kalu was reportedly caught consuming heroin in Batala and booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Responding to the development, AAP Punjab Chief spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said the incident has exposed the Congress party at a time when Punjab is fighting a decisive battle against drugs.On this, AAP Punjab Chief Spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said, “Gurkirat Kalu is known as a close associate of senior Congress leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder…

14 Feb

Cabinet Clears Rs.18,509-Crore Rail Line Expansion Projects to Boost Capacity and Connectivity

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three major railway infrastructure projects with a combined outlay of ₹18,509 crore. The initiatives are aimed at expanding track capacity and improving operational efficiency across key corridors in multiple states. The sanctioned projects include the addition of third and fourth railway lines on the Kasara–Manmad, Delhi–Ambala, and Bellary–Hosapete routes. Together, the works will expand the network of Indian Railways by approximately 389 km, covering 12 districts in Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra and Karnataka. Delhi–Ambala Project Gains Strategic Importance The 194-km Delhi–Ambala corridor,…

14 Feb

SIT Nears Completion of Sabarimala Gold Loss Investigation, Says Kerala DGP

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Thiruvananthapuram (Gurpreet Singh): Kerala’s State Police Chief Ravada Chandrasekhar on Saturday announced that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) examining the alleged gold loss at Sabarimala has almost wrapped up its work, with the probe progressing in an orderly manner. Speaking to the media, the Director General of Police said the investigation is being carried out under the close watch of the Kerala High Court, which is overseeing the proceedings to ensure transparency and accountability. According to Chandrasekhar, the SIT has conducted a thorough inquiry and is now in the final phase of completing its findings. Allegations Linked to Temple Gold…