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08 Jun

Punjab opens PCS pathway for principals, lecturers and BPEOs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaPCS

Gurpreet Singh :- Senior functionaries of the Punjab Education Department, including principals, lecturers, headmasters and Block Primary Education Officers (BPEOs), will now have an opportunity to enter the Punjab Civil Services (Executive Branch) through a special recruitment process initiated under the Register-C quota. The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has commenced the selection process for eligible government officers serving in various state departments under an internal promotional quota, distinct from the regular open competitive PCS examination. Education Department officials meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can apply for induction into the state’s administrative services. However, certain categories of officials, including tehsildars,…

08 Jun

Mohali Launches Discounted Milk Vending Initiative to Reduce Plastic Waste

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant step towards promoting sustainable consumption and reducing plastic pollution, a mobile milk vending van has been introduced in Mohali, offering Verka milk at a discounted price of ₹64 per litre, compared to ₹66 per litre for milk sold in conventional plastic pouches. The initiative has been launched by the regional office of the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) in collaboration with the Verka Milk Plant, Mohali, at ATS Casa Espana. The project aims to encourage residents to bring reusable containers, bottles, or utensils for purchasing milk, thereby reducing dependence on single-use plastic packaging. The…

07 Jun

Sudden Storm at Delhi Airport Damages Three Air India Aircraft via Runaway Ground Equipment

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAir India storm, Delhi airport damage, ground equipment collision

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Three Air India narrowbody aircraft parked at Terminal 2 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport sustained structural damage on Sunday after being struck by loose ground support equipment during an abrupt bout of severe weather. The airport operator confirmed that a sudden onset of strong winds and heavy rain displaced heavy ground machinery from its stationary positions, causing it to roll into the parked planes. Following the high-impact collisions, all three aircraft were immediately grounded and pulled from scheduled operations to undergo detailed safety inspections and structural assessments. According to the terminal operator, the involved ground…

07 Jun

India and Indonesia Review Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Ahead of PM Modi’s Jakarta Visit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaComprehensive Strategic Partnership, India, Indo-Pacific diplomacy, Indonesia

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India and Indonesia reviewed the entire spectrum of their expanding bilateral relations during the eighth India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi on Sunday. Co-chaired by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono, the high-level dialogue set the stage for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming state visit to Jakarta next month, which is expected to be part of a wider Indo-Pacific regional tour including Australia and New Zealand. The ministerial-level talks, returning after a four-year hiatus, provided a vital institutional mechanism to advance commitments made during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's landmark state visit…

07 Jun

West Bengal Couple Apprehended in Burdwan Following Murder of Delhi University Assistant Professor

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBurdwan crime tracking, Delhi University murder, property dispute arrest

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A long-standing property dispute culminated in the tragic murder of a Delhi University assistant professor inside her residence at Satyam Apartments in East Delhi's Vasundhara Enclave. The Delhi Police have apprehended a married couple alongside their minor son from West Bengal in connection with the crime. The victim, Debosmita Paul, who taught in the Department of English at Shivaji College, was discovered dead inside her sixth-floor flat after her sister broke open the outside lock following a day of unanswered phone calls. According to senior investigators, the dispute originated from Paul’s ancestral property located in Burdwan,…

07 Jun

Indian Air Force to Transport NEET-UG 2026 Question Papers to Prevent Paper Leaks

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaexam security, National Testing Agency, NEET-UG 2026

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The National Testing Agency has announced a historic measure to secure the upcoming NEET-UG 2026 re-examination by partnering with the Indian Air Force to transport question papers. Scheduled for June 21, the re-test follows the cancellation of the original May 3 examination, which was compromised by a widespread question paper leak. NTA Director General Abhishek Singh unveiled the military-backed logistics strategy during a high-level virtual review meeting chaired by Telangana Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao. This unprecedented deployment marks the first time that military aircraft will be utilized to handle the distribution of question papers for…

07 Jun

Election Commission Directs State Machinery to Report Suspected Foreign Citizens During Voter List Cleanup

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCitizenship, Election Commission, Verification, Voter List

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Election Commission of India has mandated its regional polling branches to flag individuals suspected of being non-citizens and refer their files to authorized legal channels. This administrative order has been integrated into the current Special Intensive Revision of the country's voter logs. Detailed execution protocols were distributed to State Chief Electoral Officers to refine the transparency of the electoral register. As per the operational guidelines released on May 14, Electoral Registration Officers, alongside their assistants, hold autonomous jurisdiction to transfer cases of questioned nationality to regulators operating under the Citizenship Act of 1955. In instances…

07 Jun

Two Arrested Following Intensive Search for Suspects in Delhi University Academic Murder Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaArrest, Delhi, Homicide, Investigation, Professor, Suspects

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Law enforcement authorities have taken a married couple into custody following a coordinated three-day search operation linked to the killing of a Delhi University faculty member. The deceased, identified as 49-year-old assistant professor Devosmita Paul from Shivaji College, was found dead inside her residence located at Satyam Apartments in the Vasundhara Enclave area of East Delhi. The crucial breakthrough in the case followed a detailed review of images from more than 100 surveillance cameras situated near the housing society. Security footage showed a masked male and a female accomplice entering the complex and subsequently departing at…

07 Jun

Southwest Monsoon Marches into Maharashtra and Northeast While Severe Heat Returns to Northern India

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaHeatwave, Monsoon, Rain, Weather

Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): The arrival of the Southwest Monsoon in South Konkan has triggered heavy rainfall warnings for the districts of Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg until June 9. While the seasonal system has made landfall in Maharashtra, meteorologists predict a temporary reduction in rain intensity across the state over the coming week. Simultaneously, the India Meteorological Department has logged the arrival of the monsoon in the northeastern border states of Mizoram and Manipur. Weather models indicate that the system will expand further within the next two days, enveloping extra territories in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and the remaining parts of…

07 Jun

LPG Gets Costlier Again as Government Raises Domestic Cylinder Price by Rs 29

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiacooking gas rates, domestic LPG cylinder, fuel prices, LPG price hike, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Households across India are set to feel additional pressure on their monthly budgets after the Centre announced a fresh increase in the price of domestic LPG cylinders. The cost of a standard cooking gas cylinder has been raised by ₹29, with the revised rates taking effect immediately.The latest revision comes amid continued uncertainty in global energy markets triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The region, which remains a major supplier of crude oil and natural gas, has witnessed growing instability, leading to fluctuations in international fuel prices and higher import costs for energy-dependent countries…