Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

14 Apr

CBSE Class 10 Result 2026 expected soon: Check date, DigiLocker alert, how to download marksheets

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab2026, CBSE, CBSE Result, Result

Gurpreet Singh :- The Central Board of Secondary Education is likely to announce the Class 10The Central Board of Secondary Education is likely to announce the Class 10 Board Exam 2026 (Session 1) results very soon. Reports suggest the results may be declared by tomorrow or later this week, especially as the second phase of board exams is set to begin from May 15. Although the CBSE has not officially confirmed the exact date, signs indicate that the result announcement is close. DigiLocker has already advised students to prepare in advance. In a post on X, the platform asked students…

13 Apr

India Likely to Receive Below-Normal Monsoon in 2026, Says IMD

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiabelow normal rainfall, IMD forecast, India monsoon, Indian Ocean Dipole, La Nina El Nino India

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— India is likely to receive below-normal rainfall during the 2026 southwest monsoon season, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday, raising concerns for agriculture and water resources.Addressing a press conference, M Ravichandran said the country is expected to receive rainfall at 92 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), placing it in the “below normal” category. He was accompanied by IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.The monsoon, which typically spans from June to September, is considered normal when rainfall ranges between 96 per cent and 104 per cent of the LPA, pegged at 87 cm based…

13 Apr

Supreme Court Declines Plea on Voter List Deletions Ahead of Bengal Polls, Calls It ‘Premature’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaelectoral roll deletion India, Supreme Court, Surya Kant CJI, voter list case, West Bengal elections 2026

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— The Supreme Court of India on Monday refused to entertain a petition challenging the deletion of names from electoral rolls in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, terming the plea “premature” while underscoring the importance of the right to vote in a democracy.A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed the petitioners to approach appellate tribunals set up to handle such disputes. The petition, filed by Quaraisha Yeasmin and 12 others, alleged wrongful deletion of their names during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.With Assembly…

13 Apr

Iran Says No Tolls Charged on Indian Ships, Calls India ‘Reliable Partner’ Amid Hormuz Tensions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsWorld NewsIndian ships Iran, Iran India relations, Mohammad Fathali statement, Strait of Hormuz tolls, West Asia tensions

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— Amid escalating tensions in West Asia and disruptions in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has clarified that Indian-flagged vessels have not been subjected to any tolls while passing through the critical chokepoint, easing concerns over trade and energy flows.Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Iran’s Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali described India as a “reliable and compassionate partner,” expressing gratitude to both the government and citizens for their support during the ongoing crisis.“I believe the people of India have demonstrated that they are truly reliable and compassionate partners in times of hardship,”…

13 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann government passes historic Anti-Sacrilege Bill; life imprisonment for “Beadbi”

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-Sacrilege Bill, Bhagwant Mann, Life imprisonment, Punjab Assembly, Religious harmony, Sri Guru Granth Sahib

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As a mark of respect to Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji, the Punjab Assembly led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday unanimously passed the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026, thereby stipulating harsher punishment for beadbi (sacrilege) of living Guru Sahib. In a decisive and uncompromising move, the Bhagwant Mann Government has introduced life imprisonment for beadbi, creating one of the toughest legal frameworks in the country to deal with beadbi. Declaring the legislation as a historic correction of past regimes’ failures, the Chief Minister affirmed that the new law closes long-standing…

13 Apr

Harpal Singh Cheema hails Anti-Sacrilege Bill as historic move to end decades of injustice

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-Sacrilege Bill, Bhagwant Mann, Harpal Singh Cheema, Life imprisonment, Nakodar incident, Punjab Assembly

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Speaking in the Assembly today in favor of the "Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill" introduced by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday, Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema expressed his profound gratitude to the Chief Minister for bringing necessary amendments to ensure stringent punishment for 'beadbi' (sacrilege). Terming the amendment an honest effort by the Bhagwant Mann government, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema strongly criticized the opposition for attempting to mislead the public. He said that the amended bill introduces historic penal provisions, stipulating life imprisonment and a penalty of ₹25 lakh for…

13 Apr

Jalandhar – Two Killed, Couple Critically Injured in Tragic Road Accident Near Malsian

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabJalandhar Accident, Punjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- A devastating road accident near Malsian claimed the lives of two young men on the spot, while a husband and wife sustained serious injuries. A minor girl narrowly escaped unhurt in the incident, which has left the local community in shock. According to information, the victims were travelling on a motorcycle from Lohian Khas towards Nakodar when the mishap occurred near a bank on Lohian Road. The accident reportedly took place after their motorcycle collided with another bike coming from the opposite direction, leading to a loss of balance. In the aftermath of the collision, two of…

13 Apr

Bihar horror: Canteen guard arrested for sexually assaulting, killing five-year-old boy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaArrested, Bihar Horror, Canteen, Guard, Murder, Sexual Assault

Gurpreet Singh :- In a horrifying incident, Bihar police have arrested a canteen guard for sexully assaulting and killing a five-year-old boy in Jehanabad district, days after the child was found with his throat slit, officials said on Sunday. The incident took place a private school hostel on April 6. The child was initially taken to a local hospital by family members and later referred to Patna, where doctors declared him dead. Senior police officer Aprajit Lohan said a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the case because of its seriousness. During the initial probe, hostel operator…

13 Apr

Chandigarh bomb threat: Email warns of blast at Passport office, other places; police launch probe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabBomb Threat, Chandigarh

Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped Chandigarh on Monday after officials linked to the Ministry of External Affairs received a threatening email warning of multiple bomb blasts across the city, including the Regional Passport Office (RPO). According to initial information, the email claimed that as many as 14 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) had been planted at various locations and could detonate around 1:15 pm. The message also contained disturbing and communal language, alleging that a specific religious community would be targeted. The threatening email was reportedly sent early Monday morning from an unidentified ID and included official email addresses associated with…

13 Apr

Punjab Assembly Convenes Special Session; CM Bhagwant Mann Tables Bill on Sacrilege with Stringent Provisions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingPunjab VidhanSabha Session, Sacrilage Bill

Gurpreet Singh :- The special session of the Punjab Legislative Assembly commenced on Monday with members paying tributes to noted singer Asha Bhosle and victims of the recent Vrindavan boat tragedy. The House observed a two-minute silence in their memory before proceeding with legislative business. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann introduced the “Jagt Jyot Shri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026,” aimed at prescribing stricter punishment for acts of sacrilege against religious scriptures. The bill is currently under discussion in the House. Stringent Penalties ProposedThe proposed legislation includes provisions for severe punishment, with life imprisonment and a fine of up…