Gurpreet Singh

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Lightning Strike Topples 150-Year-Old Tree in Khanna, Damages Houses and Power Lines

Lightning Strike Topples 150-Year-Old Tree in Khanna, Damages Houses and Power Lines

Gurpreet Singh :- Early morning rain brought much-needed relief from the intense heat across several parts of Punjab, but the accompanying thunderstorm also caused damage in some areas. In Khanna’s Chhota Khanna locality, a lightning strike hit a nearly 150-year-old tree, leading to significant damage to nearby properties and power infrastructure. According to local residents, the tree was struck during a spell of heavy thunder and lightning before dawn. The impact caused a large portion of the tree to collapse onto adjoining houses and overhead electricity lines. Several residential structures suffered damage, particularly boundary walls and rooftop sections, while power…
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25-year-old gym owner shot dead in Haryana’s Hansi, attackers fired 10 rounds

25-year-old gym owner shot dead in Haryana’s Hansi, attackers fired 10 rounds

Gurpreet Singh :- A 25-year-old gym owner, Deepak, was shot dead by two motorcycle-borne attackers while training students early Thursday morning in Hansi.  The incident occurred around 5:30 am when Deepak was conducting a fitness session outside his gym. A CCTV camera recorded the attack. The footage shows Deepak leading a group of five to six trainees, including a woman, as they performed step-up exercises on a staircase. During the workout, two men arrived on a motorcycle. One of the attackers, who was wearing a white cap, got off the bike and opened fire on Deepak, causing panic among those…
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Former Akal Takht Jathedar Records Statement Before SIT in Behbal Kalan Firing Case

Former Akal Takht Jathedar Records Statement Before SIT in Behbal Kalan Firing Case

Gurpreet Singh :- Former Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh has recorded his statement before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Behbal Kalan firing case, a development that could have significant implications in the ongoing investigation. According to sources, Giani Raghbir Singh told the SIT that Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal had, during his appearance before the Akal Takht, accepted responsibility for the events related to the Behbal Kalan firing incident. The statement is being viewed as an important element in the investigation and may add a new dimension to the case. The former Jathedar also reportedly…
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Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Claims Role in Firing Outside Guru Randhawa-Linked Gym in Delhi

Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Claims Role in Firing Outside Guru Randhawa-Linked Gym in Delhi

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A shooting incident outside a gym reportedly associated with Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa has triggered fresh concerns over gangster activity in the national capital. Unidentified assailants opened fire at the premises before escaping, while a social media post allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang later claimed responsibility for the attack.According to police sources, the gunmen arrived on a motorcycle and fired multiple rounds at the gym's entrance during the early hours. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though the firing caused panic among residents and people in the vicinity.Investigators reached the spot soon after receiving information…
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Rain, Thunderstorm Activity to Intensify Across Punjab; Hail Warning Issued as Weather Turns Unstable

Rain, Thunderstorm Activity to Intensify Across Punjab; Hail Warning Issued as Weather Turns Unstable

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After days of scorching temperatures, Punjab and the Chandigarh region are set to witness a spell of unstable weather, with the Meteorological Department forecasting rain, thunderstorms and hailstorms in several districts until June 14. The changing weather pattern is expected to provide some respite from the prevailing heat, although authorities have advised people to remain alert during storm activity. A fresh weather alert has also been issued for Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula, where intermittent rainfall is expected over the next few hours. Light showers have already been reported from parts of Mohali, signalling the arrival of the…
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Supreme Court Invokes Article 142 to Quash POCSO Conviction After Victim Marries Accused

Supreme Court Invokes Article 142 to Quash POCSO Conviction After Victim Marries Accused

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India has exercised its extraordinary plenary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to set aside the conviction and 10-year prison sentence of a man under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The landmark ruling came after the court observed that the victim voluntarily married the accused upon reaching adulthood and sought to preserve her domestic peace. A vacation bench comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar ruled that forcing the husband to serve the remainder of his sentence would disrupt a settled marital life, clearing the…
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Three Indian Crew Members Missing After Missile Attack on Tanker Off Oman Coast; India Condemns Strike

Three Indian Crew Members Missing After Missile Attack on Tanker Off Oman Coast; India Condemns Strike

New Delhi/Tehran (Gurpreet Singh): Three Indian crew members are missing and 21 others have been safely rescued after a commercial vessel came under a missile attack off the coast of Oman on Wednesday. India has strongly condemned the strike, expressing deep concern over the escalating safety hazards facing international maritime traffic. The latest incident marks a dangerous escalation in regional shipping disruptions linked to enforcing blockades on strategic international waterways. The targeted vessel, a Palau-flagged chemical and oil products tanker named Settebello, was operating approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of the Omani port of Sohar when it transmitted a distress…
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Reliance and Meta Partner for Massive 168 MW Built-to-Suit Data Centre in Jamnagar

Reliance and Meta Partner for Massive 168 MW Built-to-Suit Data Centre in Jamnagar

Jamnagar (Gurpreet Singh): Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) announced a landmark partnership with Meta Platforms, Inc. on Wednesday to develop a massive 168 MW capacity data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Scheduled for delivery within two years and featuring scalable options, the facility represents Meta's first built-to-suit data centre capacity in India. Meta plans to lease the infrastructure to power its global operations, support its core business functions, and fulfill its expanding artificial intelligence compute requirements. Under the terms of the agreement, RIL will act as a single-window solutions provider, overseeing the entire lifecycle of the facility including design, construction, utility management,…
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Court Postpones Bikram Majithia’s Bail Hearing to June 11; Declares Legal Advisor Innocent

Court Postpones Bikram Majithia’s Bail Hearing to June 11; Declares Legal Advisor Innocent

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): An Amritsar court on Wednesday adjourned the bail hearing for Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia to June 11, in a case involving the alleged storming of the Majitha police station. While Majithia’s legal fate remains pending for another day, the court provided major relief to his legal advisor, Advocate Bikramjit Singh Bath, by completely clearing him of the charges. The turning point for the legal counsel came when the Special Investigation Team (SIT) submitted its findings to the court. The SIT explicitly clarified that Bath had visited the police station…
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Punjab Cabinet Approves Free NEET Travel, 1,169 Jobs, and Mega Green Energy Projects

Punjab Cabinet Approves Free NEET Travel, 1,169 Jobs, and Mega Green Energy Projects

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday approved a series of key decisions aimed at providing major relief to students appearing in the reconducted NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) examination, generating employment opportunities for youth, strengthening public infrastructure, promoting sustainable waste management and clean energy, and further improving the ease of doing business in the state. The decisions, taken during a meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, include free bus travel for NEET aspirants and one attendant, recruitment of 1,013 lecturers and 156 Junior Engineers…
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