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Punjabi singer Mankirat Aulakh receives death threat from Bambiha gang, audio clip goes viral

Punjabi singer Mankirat Aulakh receives death threat from Bambiha gang, audio clip goes viral

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjabi singer Mankirat Aulakh has reportedly received death threat from gangster Lucky Patial from the Bambiha gang. The puported audio clip of the same is doing rounds on social media, however PTC News does not independently verify the clip.   The threat has been issued a day after a promoter and property dealer was gunned down in Chandigarh's Sector 9.   An audio recording of gangster Lucky Patial from the Bambiha gang has surfaced, in which he refers to the recent murder in Chandigarh’s Sector 9. He claimed that the killing has angered several people, especially those alleging that…
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Cabinet Greenlights ₹33,660 Crore BHAVYA Scheme to Build 100 Plug-and-Play Industrial Parks

Cabinet Greenlights ₹33,660 Crore BHAVYA Scheme to Build 100 Plug-and-Play Industrial Parks

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — In a major move to accelerate India’s manufacturing-led growth, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA). The scheme, backed by an allocation of ₹33,660 crore, aims to develop 100 "plug-and-play" industrial parks across the country. These future-ready ecosystems are expected to generate approximately 15 lakh direct jobs while attracting substantial global and domestic investments. By offering pre-approved land and ready-to-use infrastructure, BHAVYA is designed to significantly reduce entry barriers for manufacturing units, MSMEs, and startups, enabling a faster transition from investment intent to actual…
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Supreme Court Terms Alleged Obstruction of ED Raids by CM Mamata “Not a Happy Situation”

Supreme Court Terms Alleged Obstruction of ED Raids by CM Mamata “Not a Happy Situation”

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday voiced its concern over the alleged obstruction of the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) investigative duties by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, describing the scenario as far from ideal. A bench comprising Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice NV Anjaria observed that the interruption of a central probe agency’s raid by a high-ranking state official could lead to unprecedented constitutional crises. The court emphasized that no entity should be left without a remedy when its legal functioning is interrupted, highlighting the potential danger of leaving a legal "vacuum" if…
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Cabinet Approves Rs 1,718 Crore MSP Funding for Cotton Corporation of India to Support 60 Lakh Farmers

Cabinet Approves Rs 1,718 Crore MSP Funding for Cotton Corporation of India to Support 60 Lakh Farmers

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— In a significant move to bolster India’s agricultural sector, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a minimum support price (MSP) funding of ₹1,718.56 crore for the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) for the 2023-24 cotton season. This decision is aimed at providing direct price support to cotton farmers across the country, ensuring the stability of a crop that sustains the livelihoods of approximately 60 lakh farmers and supports up to 500 lakh people involved in allied industries such as processing, trade, and textiles. The funding ensures that…
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Illegal LPG Storage Unit Busted in South Delhi; 223 Cylinders Seized

Illegal LPG Storage Unit Busted in South Delhi; 223 Cylinders Seized

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— In a major crackdown on the illegal hoarding and black marketing of cooking gas, the Delhi Police dismantled an unauthorized LPG storage facility in South Delhi’s Rajpur Khurd village on Tuesday. Acting on specific intelligence, a team from the South District Police raided a plot where they discovered a massive stockpile of 223 Indane LPG cylinders being stored without any valid license or safety authorization. The facility was allegedly being operated by 38-year-old Hitesh Rathi and 40-year-old Arvind Kumar, both of whom were arrested at the scene after failing to provide any legal documentation or a…
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Tragedy on Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Three Dead as Container Topples onto Car

Tragedy on Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Three Dead as Container Topples onto Car

Khopoli (Gurpreet Singh) — A devastating multi-vehicle accident on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway claimed the lives of three individuals and left five others injured on Wednesday morning. According to the Khopoli Police, the incident occurred when a container trailer lost control and rammed into four vehicles before overturning directly onto an Innova car traveling in the same direction. The impact completely crushed the car, leading to the immediate death of its three occupants. The deceased have been identified by authorities as Ambadas Damu Petare, Shrikant Anant Jadhav, and Pramod Shankar Pawar. Five other individuals sustained injuries in the pile-up, including Navnath…
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Diplomatic Double-Header: PM Modi Dials Kuwait, NSA Doval Meets US Envoy Amid West Asia Crisis

Diplomatic Double-Header: PM Modi Dials Kuwait, NSA Doval Meets US Envoy Amid West Asia Crisis

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— India significantly ramped up its diplomatic outreach today as Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with Kuwaiti leadership and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held high-stakes talks with the US Ambassador. The flurry of activity underscores New Delhi’s growing concern over the volatile security landscape in West Asia and its impact on global energy lifelines. In a significant telephonic conversation, Prime Minister Modi spoke with Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. While the Prime Minister extended early greetings for the upcoming festival of Eid, the dialogue quickly shifted to the rapidly evolving situation in…
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Daylight Shooting in Chandigarh’s Sector 9 Sparks Panic, Property Dealer Shot Dead

Daylight Shooting in Chandigarh’s Sector 9 Sparks Panic, Property Dealer Shot Dead

Gurpreet Singh :- Chandigarh witnessed a shocking incident of violence on Wednesday as a property dealer was shot dead in broad daylight in Sector 9, sending shockwaves across the city. The assailants, reportedly on a motorcycle, opened fire at close range before fleeing the scene, leaving the victim critically injured. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, after which chaos erupted in the otherwise calm and upscale locality. The victim was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead. Police teams reached the spot soon after the incident and cordoned off the area. Initial investigations suggest that the attack…
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Helicopter Crash in Eastern Nepal During Landing Leaves One Injured

Helicopter Crash in Eastern Nepal During Landing Leaves One Injured

Rajiv Sharma :- A helicopter operated by Air Dynasty met with an accident in Nepal’s Khotang district on Wednesday morning while attempting to land, triggering panic in the area. The incident occurred around 11:51 am when the aircraft was descending into a field and reportedly lost stability. According to officials, the helicopter had taken off from Kathmandu and was transporting a dead body to Khotang. During the landing process, it crashed in farmland under circumstances that are still being examined. The aircraft was carrying five individuals, including pilot Sabin Thapa. While one passenger sustained injuries in the crash, the pilot…
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Supreme Court Rules on Adoption Equality and Pushes for National Paternity Leave Policy

Supreme Court Rules on Adoption Equality and Pushes for National Paternity Leave Policy

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— In a milestone judgment for family rights and gender equality, the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday urged the Central Government to draft a formal law recognizing paternity leave as a social security benefit. The court asserted that parenting is a shared responsibility and that denying fathers the opportunity to bond with their children reinforces regressive gender roles. The observations were made by a Bench comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan while delivering a verdict that struck down a restrictive adoption law. Equality for Adoptive Mothers The core of the legal challenge involved a provision…
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