Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

23 Jul

Supreme Court Lawyers Recite Preamble in Solidarity With Protesting Students at Jantar Mantar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaPreamble recitation, Save Democracy campaign, SCBA President Vikas Singh, Supreme Court lawyers

New Delhi (Gurpreet Sigh): A prominent gathering of senior legal practitioners and members of the Supreme Court Bar Association assembled on the lawns of the Supreme Court to collectively recite the Preamble of the Constitution. Led by Supreme Court Bar Association President Vikas Singh alongside senior advocates Indira Jaising and S. Muralidhar, the demonstration formed part of the broader Save Democracy, Save Constitution campaign. The initiative was organized to express formal solidarity with youth and student groups protesting at Jantar Mantar against recent national examination paper leaks and the subsequent police response. The gathering took place during the Supreme Court's…

23 Jul

Delhi Metro Closes 17 Key Central Stations Starting July 24 Amid Security Measures

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced the temporary closure of 17 major metro stations across Central Delhi, effective from 7:30 AM tomorrow, July 24, 2026. According to an official update issued by the transit authority, entry and exit at these designated stations will remain suspended until further instructions are provided by security and administrative officials. Despite the station closures, DMRC confirmed that passenger interchange facilities will remain operational at key junction stations. Commuters traveling through Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat will still be able to change lines, though direct access to exit…

23 Jul

Arvind Kejriwal Slams Centre Over NEET Paper Leak Response, Demands Education Minister’s Resignation

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday called out the Prime Minister for attempting to divert attention from the recurring paper leak crisis and the youth protest by announcing fast track courts instead of addressing the students' core demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Questioning the government's response, he emphasised that no announcement has been made to restore students' confidence that future examination papers will not be leaked. The AAP Chief also argued that despite the existence of numerous fast track courts across the country, many either do not function effectively…

23 Jul

AAP Rejects Opposition Claims Over Paper Leaks, Accuses Congress and BJP of Misleading Youth Protests

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAAP, Baltej Pannu, NEET controversy, paper leak allegations, Punjab News

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday declared the politics being played by the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the nationwide students’ agitation regarding the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) paper leak as shameful. He said that while lakhs of students across the country are fighting for justice and their future, both parties have chosen to level false and baseless allegations against the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab instead of standing with the youth. In a statement, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said the students’ movement…

23 Jul

Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana Delivers Cashless Healthcare Relief Worth Over Rs 914 Crore Across Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabcashless medical treatment, Dr Balbir Singh, health card distribution, Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana, Punjab Healthcare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said that the Universal Health Scheme ‘Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana’, launched by the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has emerged as a boon for Punjabis by providing cashless free treatment worth more than Rs 914 crore to 5.12 lakh people within just six and a half months of its launch. Addressing a press conference in Patiala and releasing the latest figures, Dr. Balbir Singh said that more than 50.3 lakh e-Health Cards have been issued under the scheme so far. The scheme has…

23 Jul

Centenarian Women in Punjab Find Dignity and Financial Independence Through State Welfare Initiative

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): For Punjab’s women centenarians, the financial assistance provided by the Bhagwant Mann government under the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana is much more than a monetary benefit. It has become a source of dignity, independence and reassurance in the twilight of their lives. Some are unable to walk, while others can barely hear or speak. Yet, despite the challenges that come with crossing the century mark, these women are fully aware that the financial assistance they receive is theirs to spend as they choose. That sense of ownership has brought them immense satisfaction. Many beneficiaries say they first…

23 Jul

Delhi High Court Urgently Lists PIL Seeking NIA Investigation Into Sansad Chalo Agitation

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Delhi High Court on Thursday agreed to hear on Friday a public interest litigation seeking a specialized probe by the National Investigation Agency into the July 20 Sansad Chalo protest staged over the alleged NEET examination paper leak. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia allowed the request for an urgent listing after advocate Barun Kumar Sinha argued that the demonstration had paralyzed normal life in the national capital, blocking major arterial roads and causing severe hardship to daily commuters. Filed by Satish Kumar Aggarwal, a former vice-president of the…

23 Jul

India Rejects Pakistan’s Remarks at United Nations Over Indus Waters Treaty and Jammu and Kashmir

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India has strongly rejected remarks made by Pakistan at the United Nations, asserting that bilateral cooperation under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty cannot be expected when cross-border terrorism is routinely deployed as an instrument of state policy. Exercising the right of reply during a High-Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council on natural resources governance, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, stated that New Delhi was compelled to respond after Islamabad misused the international forum to push a false narrative. Reaffirming India's constitutional stance, the envoy emphasized that the Union Territory…

23 Jul

PM Narendra Modi Announces Fast-Track Courts For Examination Paper Leaks Cases

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaFast-track courts, Judicial reform, Narendra Modi, Paper Leak, Student welfare

New Delhi (GGurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Thursday that the Central Government has decided to establish dedicated fast-track courts across the country to ensure the rapid trial and stringent punishment of individuals involved in examination paper leaks. Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister emphasized that the welfare and future of the nation’s youth remain the government’s highest priority, confirming that explicit directions have been issued to relevant administrative departments to initiate necessary implementation steps immediately. The executive directive marks the government’s latest administrative measure intended to restore integrity to public competitive examinations and safeguard…

23 Jul

Delhi Police Chief Authorized to Exercise Preventive Detention Powers Under NSA

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Home Affairs has authorized Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar to exercise preventive detention powers under the National Security Act, 1980. According to an official notification published in the Delhi Gazette (Extraordinary), the delegation empowers the police chief to detain individuals without formal charges for durations ranging from 12 days up to 12 months. The order remains effective for a three-month period spanning from July 19 to October 18. Issued under the direction of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, the order invokes Section 3(3) read with Section 2(e) of the NSA, citing the necessity…