Gurpreet Singh

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Prime Minister Inaugurates Noida International Airport at Jewar Amid Global West Asia Crisis

Prime Minister Inaugurates Noida International Airport at Jewar Amid Global West Asia Crisis

Noida (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, March 28, 2026, inaugurated the first phase of the Noida International Airport at Jewar, marking a historic milestone in India's aviation and infrastructure landscape. Built at an estimated cost of ₹11,200 crore, the airport features a 4-km runway capable of handling major international operations and is expected to serve as a primary gateway for Western Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region (NCR). During the event, attended by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, the Prime Minister highlighted that the project, originally conceived in 2003…
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Punjab to Convene Special Vidhan Sabha Session on Baisakhi to Toughen Sacrilege Laws

Punjab to Convene Special Vidhan Sabha Session on Baisakhi to Toughen Sacrilege Laws

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major legislative move, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced on Saturday, March 28, 2026, that a special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha will be convened on Baisakhi (April 13) to introduce rigorous amendments to the state's sacrilege laws. Addressing a massive public gathering in Fatehgarh Sahib, the Chief Minister detailed plans to amend the Jagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2008. The proposed changes aim to mandate a minimum of 10 years of rigorous imprisonment, extending up to a life sentence, for any individual found guilty of beadbi (sacrilege) of the…
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Supreme Court Restores Conviction in Minor’s Rape Case; Slams Courts for Identifying Survivors

Supreme Court Restores Conviction in Minor’s Rape Case; Slams Courts for Identifying Survivors

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India on Saturday, March 28, 2026, issued a stern directive to all High Courts and trial courts to strictly maintain the anonymity of sexual assault survivors in judicial records. A Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh expressed "strong exception" after discovering that the identity of a nine-year-old girl from Himachal Pradesh had been freely disclosed throughout the legal proceedings of her case. The court termed this a "disturbing fact" and a blatant violation of Section 228A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which criminalizes the disclosure of a…
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Full Emergency Declared at Delhi Airport as IndiGo Flight Reports Mid-Air Engine Failure

Full Emergency Declared at Delhi Airport as IndiGo Flight Reports Mid-Air Engine Failure

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A full emergency was declared at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi on Saturday morning, March 28, 2026, after an IndiGo flight arriving from Visakhapatnam reported a mid-air engine failure. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800 operating as flight 6E 579, was carrying 161 people when the technical snag was detected. The emergency was officially triggered at 10:39 AM as the plane approached the national capital, prompting airport authorities to activate all standard safety protocols and station firefighting teams on standby near the runway. Despite the engine malfunction, the flight had an estimated fuel endurance of…
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Punjab Anti-Gangster Helpline Sees 590 Complaints, Government Claims Strong Public Backing

Punjab Anti-Gangster Helpline Sees 590 Complaints, Government Claims Strong Public Backing

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu said that the campaign launched by CM Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government to eliminate gangsterism, 'Gangsters te Vaar', is receiving unprecedented public support. Pannu stated that a large number of people across Punjab have come forward to assist the police through the special helpline number issued against gangsters, which proves that there is no longer any space left for criminals in the state.Sharing the figures, Baltej Pannu said that around 590 people have registered their complaints on this helpline so far. He clarified that the government’s priority is…
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Rs 400 Crore Trident Hotel Project Set to Transform Amritsar’s Hospitality Landscape

Rs 400 Crore Trident Hotel Project Set to Transform Amritsar’s Hospitality Landscape

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant boost to Punjab’s tourism and hospitality sector, Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora announced that the Oberoi Group and Springedge Solutions Pvt. Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of a world-class hospitality project in Amritsar. The MoU was signed in the presence of senior representatives of both sides, including Mr. R. Shankar, President – Corporate and Legal Affairs, Oberoi Group, and Dr. Shahbaz Singh, Dr. Avtar Singh and Dr. Amandeep Kaur, Directors of Springedge Solutions Pvt. Ltd. The signing ceremony was also attended by Mr. Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, Administrative Secretary, Industries…
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Pre-Marriage ‘Dope Test’ proposal: AAP MP Malvinder Kang urges Centre to make drug screening mandatory

Pre-Marriage ‘Dope Test’ proposal: AAP MP Malvinder Kang urges Centre to make drug screening mandatory

Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant and unconventional proposal, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Member of Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang has urged the central government to introduce a law mandating ‘dope tests’ for both bride and groom before marriage. Kang has written to the Centre seeking the formulation of strict legislation that would make drug screening compulsory as part of the marriage registration process. He argued that such a step is essential to safeguard young people from substance abuse and to ensure a more secure and stable family life. According to the proposal, both individuals intending to marry should…
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Post meeting PM Modi, CM Mann updates Punjabis on fuel and LPG situation

Post meeting PM Modi, CM Mann updates Punjabis on fuel and LPG situation

Gurpreet Singh :- Amid rumours of shortages, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday assured residents that the state has ample stocks of fuel and food grains, urging people to avoid panic buying and rely only on official information. Following a key meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and central ministries, the Chief Minister clarified that petrol, diesel, and LPG supplies across Punjab remain stable, with no risk of any shortage. He cautioned citizens against hoarding fuel or LPG cylinders, stating that unnecessary stocking not only creates panic but can also pose safety risks. According to government data, Punjab currently…
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DGCA Enforces Strict VVIP Flight Safety Protocols Following Ajit Pawar Helicopter Crash

DGCA Enforces Strict VVIP Flight Safety Protocols Following Ajit Pawar Helicopter Crash

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday, March 27, 2026, issued a sweeping new regulatory framework for non-scheduled VVIP flights, significantly tightening safety standards across India. The move comes as a direct response to the tragic Baramati helicopter crash on January 28, which claimed the life of then Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Under the new guidelines, the ambit of "top-tier VVIPs" has been expanded to explicitly include the Lok Sabha Speaker, the Chief Justice of India, Union Cabinet Ministers, Governors, Chief Ministers, and Z+ category SPG protectees. The regulator's order identifies "political pressure"…
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DAC Approves Strategic Expansion of S-400 Missile Shield and First Indigenous ‘Ghatak’ Stealth Drones

DAC Approves Strategic Expansion of S-400 Missile Shield and First Indigenous ‘Ghatak’ Stealth Drones

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant move to fortify India’s national security, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Friday, March 27, 2026, approved the procurement of five additional S-400 Triumf air defence systems and 60 "Ghatak" indigenous stealth combat drones. Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the apex body’s decision draws heavily on the successful performance of existing S-400 batteries during last year's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. The new S-400 systems, estimated to cost approximately $6.1 billion (₹63,000 crore), will effectively double India's long-range surface-to-air missile capability, building upon the original five-system contract signed in 2018. The S-400 has…
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