Gurpreet Singh

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Supreme Court Stays Deportation of Four Assam Women Declared Foreign Nationals

Supreme Court Stays Deportation of Four Assam Women Declared Foreign Nationals

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court has stayed the deportation of four women from Assam who were declared foreign nationals by Foreigners Tribunals and were facing removal from the country.A Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice V. Mohan issued notices to the Centre, the Assam Government and the Election Commission on petitions filed by Basiram Nessa, Musstt Nureza Begum, Saleha Khatun and Sarbhanu Begum. The respondents have been directed to file their replies before the next hearing scheduled for July 16.In its June 5 order, the apex court directed that the existing status quo be maintained and ruled…
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CBI Takes Uttar Pradesh History-Sheeter Into Custody in Chandranath Rath Murder Case

CBI Takes Uttar Pradesh History-Sheeter Into Custody in Chandranath Rath Murder Case

Kolkata/Ballia (Gurpreet Singh): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday took custody of Uttar Pradesh-based history-sheeter Gyanendra Pratap Singh, alias Monu, in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, a former associate of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.Singh, a resident of Ballia district, had surrendered before a Gangsters Act court on Thursday in an unrelated case and was subsequently sent to judicial custody in Mau jail. Investigators had earlier identified him as a wanted accused in the Rath murder case.Acting on a warrant issued by the court of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) in Barasat, North 24…
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Punjab University to Launch AI, Robotics and Agriculture Courses from 2026-27 Session

Punjab University to Launch AI, Robotics and Agriculture Courses from 2026-27 Session

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Saturday announced the introduction of five new industry-oriented and skill-based academic programmes at Sardar Beant Singh State University, Gurdaspur, from the 2026-27 academic session.The new courses include B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, B.Tech in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, B.Pharmacy, B.Sc Agriculture, and five-year integrated programmes in MCA, MBA and M.Sc.Bains said the initiative is part of the Punjab Government’s broader strategy to transform higher education into a more employment-oriented and globally competitive system under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.Highlighting the changing demands of the job…
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Punjab to Register 10 Lakh Construction Workers Free of Cost, CM Mann Announces Welfare Drive

Punjab to Register 10 Lakh Construction Workers Free of Cost, CM Mann Announces Welfare Drive

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced a major welfare initiative for construction workers, stating that the state government will launch a special campaign to register and revalidate 10 lakh construction workers free of cost under the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Board.Chairing a review meeting of the welfare board, the Chief Minister said the government will bear the entire cost of registration and renewal, spending nearly ₹15 crore to ensure that eligible workers receive social security coverage, welfare benefits and access to skill development programmes.Mann said the welfare board was established…
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Haryana CM Nayab Saini Calls for Self-Reliant Villages, Skilled Youth and Prosperous Farmers

Haryana CM Nayab Saini Calls for Self-Reliant Villages, Skilled Youth and Prosperous Farmers

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said that the vision of a developed India can only be achieved through the development of villages, urging young people to work towards making villages self-reliant, empowering youth and ensuring prosperity for farmers. Addressing the annual foundation day celebrations of the Seva Sadhana and Gram Vikas Kendra in Samalkha, Panipat, as the chief guest, Saini described the institution as a living model of an Atam Nirbhar (self-reliant India). He said the centre represents a powerful combination of service, dedication and rural development, aimed at transforming society through collective participation.Congratulating…
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Shreyas Iyer Takes Over as India’s T20I Captain; Teen Sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Creates History

Shreyas Iyer Takes Over as India’s T20I Captain; Teen Sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Creates History

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Indian cricket witnessed a significant transition on Saturday as Shreyas Iyer was entrusted with the captaincy of the national T20I team, ushering in a new chapter in the shortest format.The 31-year-old batter, who has enjoyed considerable success as a leader in domestic and franchise cricket, will now guide India’s T20 side as the team begins preparations for a busy international calendar. The squad announcement also brought a historic breakthrough for Indian cricket. Rising batting star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged just 15, received his first senior national call-up, becoming the youngest player ever selected to represent India at…
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Punjab tragedy: Eight killed, several injured as vehicle collides with truck on Ferozepur-Fazilka road

Punjab tragedy: Eight killed, several injured as vehicle collides with truck on Ferozepur-Fazilka road

Gurpreet Singh :- At least eight people lost their lives and several others sustained injuries after a pickup vehicle carrying members of a family collided with a truck near Janga Wala Mor on the Ferozepur–Fazilka road on Friday morning. According to initial reports, around 25 family members, including women and children, were travelling from Jalalabad to Beas to immerse the ashes of a deceased relative in the Beas river when the accident occurred. The collision was so severe that several passengers became trapped inside the vehicle. While many victims died at the scene, the injured were rushed to the Civil…
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Panic at Ludhiana Railway Station After Explosion Near Washroom Area

Panic at Ludhiana Railway Station After Explosion Near Washroom Area

Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped Ludhiana Railway Station on Friday morning after a powerful explosion was reported near the washroom area of the station premises around 9 am. The incident occurred while the Katra Special train was stationed at the platform and a large number of passengers were present at the railway station. The loud blast triggered fear and confusion among commuters, prompting an immediate security response. Upon receiving information about the incident, personnel of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and local police rushed to the spot and secured the area. Security agencies have launched an investigation to ascertain the…
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Punjab Must Remain the Homeland of Sikhs, Says Akal Takht Jathedar on Operation Blue Star Anniversary

Punjab Must Remain the Homeland of Sikhs, Says Akal Takht Jathedar on Operation Blue Star Anniversary

Gurpreet Singh :- Commemorations marking the 42nd anniversary of Operation Blue Star were held at Sri Akal Takht Sahib on Friday, with thousands of devotees gathering to pay their respects and participate in religious observances. Addressing the Sikh community, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj described the events of June 1984 as an unforgettable chapter in Sikh history. He said the episode, often referred to as the “Third Ghallughara” by sections of the Sikh community, was unique because, unlike earlier historical assaults by external forces, it took place within the country and targeted Sikhism’s central religious shrine. The Jathedar…
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Punjab Cadets Shine in Defence Exams, Aman Arora Felicitates AFCAT Topper and NDA Achiever

Punjab Cadets Shine in Defence Exams, Aman Arora Felicitates AFCAT Topper and NDA Achiever

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Government celebrated a landmark day for women in defence services as Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister Mr. Aman Arora, along with Additional Chief Secretary Mr. Vikas Pratap, on Friday, honoured two Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute cadets for remarkable achievements in Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) and National Defence Academy (NDA) merit lists.Farmer’s daughter Mehakpreet Kaur topped the country to secure All India Rank (AIR) 1 in the Air Force Academy merit list, while Komalpreet Kaur sealed AIR-18 for entry into NDA, Khadakwasla, marking a major milestone for women in defence…
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