Gurpreet Singh

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Aman Arora on Majithia’s Bail: Law, Evidence and Truth Are Stronger Than Political Celebrations

Aman Arora on Majithia’s Bail: Law, Evidence and Truth Are Stronger Than Political Celebrations

AAP Government Will Take Corruption Cases to Their Logical End, No Matter How Powerful the Accused Is National Times Bureau :- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, reacting to the bail granted to Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, made it clear that bail should not be misrepresented as exoneration. He said that the people of Punjab must understand that this relief is purely procedural and does not weaken the serious corruption charges against Majithia in any manner. Aman Arora said that the bail has been granted on technical grounds related to the period…
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Police Neutralise Extortion Threat in Nakodar, Two Accused Arrested After Encounter

Police Neutralise Extortion Threat in Nakodar, Two Accused Arrested After Encounter

National Times Bureau :- A major development has emerged in connection with the firing incident linked to an extortion attempt on a trader in Nakodar, as Jalandhar Rural Police carried out an encounter operation on Tuesday and arrested two accused involved in the case. Acting under the supervision of SSP Jalandhar Rural Harvinder Singh Virk, a police team conducted the operation near a kutcha road close to Chak Maglani Road in Nakodar, following specific intelligence inputs. During the operation, the accused allegedly attempted to flee and opened fire, prompting a retaliatory action by the police. In the brief encounter that…
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BSF–Punjab Police Joint Operation Foils Drone-Based Drug Drop, Smuggler Held with Heroin Worth ₹10 Crore

BSF–Punjab Police Joint Operation Foils Drone-Based Drug Drop, Smuggler Held with Heroin Worth ₹10 Crore

National Times Bureau :- In a significant blow to cross-border drug trafficking, a joint team of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police has arrested a suspected smuggler along with a large consignment of heroin valued at approximately ₹10 crore. The arrest was made during a coordinated operation carried out on the basis of specific intelligence inputs. According to official sources, the heroin consignment was allegedly dropped by operatives from across the border using a drone in the vicinity of Tanda village. Security agencies, acting on prior information, had already positioned a joint surveillance team in the area to…
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Three sisters die by suicide in Ghaziabad in likely online gaming task; Korean app under scanner

Three sisters die by suicide in Ghaziabad in likely online gaming task; Korean app under scanner

National Times Bureau :- “Mummy, Papa, sorry” — these were reportedly the last words written by three sisters who are suspected to have died by suicide after jumping from the ninth floor of their apartment building in Ghaziabad late Tuesday night. Police officials said they are examining multiple aspects of the case, including claims that the girls may have been addicted to a Korean task-based online gaming application. The incident took place around 2:15 am in the Bharat City locality. The deceased have been identified as Nishika (16), Prachi (14), and Pakhi (12), according to Superintendent of Police Atul Kumar…
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Majithia Walks Free After Supreme Court Grants Bail in Disproportionate Assets Case

Majithia Walks Free After Supreme Court Grants Bail in Disproportionate Assets Case

Nabha (Gurpreet Singh): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia was released from Nabha Jail on Tuesday following the Supreme Court’s order granting him bail in a disproportionate assets case, marking a significant political development in Punjab. Majithia, who had been lodged in the jail for the past seven months in connection with the case, walked out after formalities were completed. His release triggered a large gathering of party supporters and workers outside the jail premises, who welcomed the senior SAD leader with slogans and celebrations. Majithia Thanks Supporters, Cites Sikh HistoryAddressing supporters and the media after his release,…
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Punjab Emerges as National Leader in SGST Cash Growth Amid GST 2.0 Challenges: Cheema

Punjab Emerges as National Leader in SGST Cash Growth Amid GST 2.0 Challenges: Cheema

Chandigarh, 3 February, 2026: Punjab has recorded strong and broad-based growth in GST collections in January 2026, reflecting improved compliance, focused enforcement and sustained economic activity, even in the face of significant revenue challenges arising from GST 2.0 rate rationalisation by the Government of India. Gross GST collection in the State during January 2026 stood at Rs. 2452.66 crore, whereas NET GST collection registering year-on-year growth of ₹315 crore at the rate of 15.7% over January 2025, revealed the Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as Punjab faced an estimated monthly revenue loss…
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AAP Announces Entry Into Ponda By-Election, Kejriwal Promises Immediate Healthcare Reforms in Goa

AAP Announces Entry Into Ponda By-Election, Kejriwal Promises Immediate Healthcare Reforms in Goa

Ponda, February 3, 2026: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday formally announced the party’s entry into the Ponda Assembly by-election, asserting that the election of an AAP MLA would trigger immediate reforms in Goa’s healthcare system, starting with the revamp of the ID Hospital. Earlier in the day, Kejriwal visited St Alex Church in Calangute, where he sought blessings for the people of Goa. He was received by Parish Priest Father Mariano Silveira. The visit, party leaders said, reflected AAP’s belief in inclusive and people-centric politics. Kejriwal was accompanied by former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP…
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Pakistan installs Hari Singh Nalwa bust at Kartarpur Corridor Art Gallery

Pakistan installs Hari Singh Nalwa bust at Kartarpur Corridor Art Gallery

National Times Bureau :- The Pakistan government has allowed the installation of a bust of legendary Sikh general Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa at the Kartarpur Corridor Art Gallery, nearly three years after his statue was controversially removed from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The move has been widely welcomed by Sikh organisations worldwide as a positive step towards acknowledging Sikh history and heritage in the region. The unveiling of the bust took place on February 1, a development announced by Sikhs in America president Gurinder Singh Josan through a social media post. Calling it a “historic moment”, Josan said the gesture could…
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SAD leader Bikram Majithia walks out of Nabha jail after 224 days

SAD leader Bikram Majithia walks out of Nabha jail after 224 days

National Times Bureau :- Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia was released from Nabha Jail on Sunday after securing bail from the Supreme Court in a disproportionate assets case. Majithia stepped out of the prison premises around 11 am, where a large number of party supporters had gathered to welcome him. Majithia was arrested by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau on June 25 in connection with a case alleging assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. The case reportedly pertains to properties valued at around ₹540 crore. He had remained in judicial custody for…
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Bhagwant Mann Targets Dera Beas Chief Without Naming Him

Bhagwant Mann Targets Dera Beas Chief Without Naming Him

National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday launched a sharp, veiled attack on the head of Dera Beas, Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon, without naming him directly. Bhagwant Mann took to social media on Tuesday morning and posted a cryptic message in Punjabi, which political observers interpreted as an indirect reference to the controversy. The Chief Minister’s remarks came a day after the Dera Beas chief made a strong public statement in support of senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia, who is currently lodged in Nabha Jail. It may be recalled that on Monday, Baba Gurinder Singh…
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