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07 Mar

CBSE Postpones Class 12 Exams in Middle East Amid Escalating Regional Conflict

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCBSE Exams, Class 12, Iran Conflict, Middle East, Postponed

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the postponement of Class 12 board examinations scheduled for March 9, 10, and 11 in several Middle Eastern countries. This decision follows a critical review of the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the region, sparked by the direct military confrontation between Israel, the United States, and Iran. The postponement affects students enrolled in CBSE-affiliated schools across Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj confirmed that while the exams for these three days have been deferred, the…

07 Mar

Gurdaspur DSP’s Security Guard Beaten to Death in Amritsar Village Following Family Dispute

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAmritsar Crime, Constable Murder, Jagdev Kalan, Punjab Police

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh) — A tragic incident of violence has claimed the life of an off-duty police constable in Jagdev Kalan village, located within the Rajasansi area of Amritsar. The victim, identified as Jagjit Singh, was serving as a dedicated security guard for a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Gurdaspur. According to local reports, the fatal assault occurred on Friday evening shortly after Singh returned home from his professional duties, apparently stemming from an ongoing domestic disagreement. Witness accounts and statements from the victim's wife, Harjeet Kaur, suggest that the confrontation was far from a random act of violence.…

07 Mar

Nishant Kumar to Join JD(U) and Ascend to Deputy CM Role; Nitish Kumar Pivots to Rajya Sabha

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBihar Deputy CM, JD(U), Nishant Kumar, Nitish Kumar, Rajya Sabha, Succession Plan

Patna (Gurpreet Singh) — In a move that cements a total generational shift in Bihar’s governance, Nishant Kumar, the son of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is set to formally join the Janata Dal (United) on Sunday and is slated to be appointed as the state’s Deputy Chief Minister. According to close aides of the Chief Minister, the decision has already been finalized to induct Nishant into the Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) and subsequently elevate him to the high-ranking executive post. This development follows only two days after Nitish Kumar filed his nomination papers for the March 16 Rajya Sabha elections,…

07 Mar

Supreme Court Urges Expert Review of “British-Era” Coast Guard Service Norms

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCoast Guard, Ministry of Defence, Retirement Age, Service Conditions, Supreme Court, Surya Kant

NEW DELHI (Gurpreet Singh) — The Supreme Court of India has called on the Union Government to modernize the service conditions and retirement ages of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), remarking that the administration cannot remain tethered to "British-era" criteria. A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasized that the current regulations governing one of the country's most "highly skilled" and robust forces require a contemporary reassessment to reflect the sophisticated nature of modern maritime security. The top court's observations came during a hearing of the Centre’s petition challenging a Delhi High Court order from November 2024.…

07 Mar

YouTuber Nancy Grewal Murdered in Canada; Sister’s Revelations Deepen Mystery

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabMurder case, Nancy Grewal

National Times Bureau :- The murder of social media influencer and YouTuber Nancy Grewal in Canada has taken a serious turn after her sister made several startling revelations about the case. According to her sister Alisha, Nancy had earlier expressed concerns about threats to her life and had even informed Canadian police about certain individuals she suspected. She reportedly told authorities that if anything happened to her, those individuals should be questioned. Alisha further revealed that about two weeks before the incident, one of Nancy’s close friends had warned her that some people were planning to harm her and advised…

07 Mar

Tateeree song controversy: Haryana Police initiates process to issue lookout circular against singer Badshah

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Haryana, India, TrendingBadshah, Controversy

Balwinder Singh :- In a significant development, the Haryana Police in major crackdown on spread of offensive content on social media, have taken tough action against singer Aditya Pratik Singh Sisodia, alias Badshah. Panchkula Police have registered an FIR concerning his recently released song/video 'Tateeree' and have begun the process of issuing a Look-Out Circular (LOC) to prevent the accused from leaving the country. In this regard, a case has been registered at Cyber Police Station Sector-20, Panchkula, under FIR No. 28, dated March 6, 2026, under Section 296 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 3 and 4…

07 Mar

LPG Becomes Costlier as Government Raises Domestic and Commercial Cylinder Prices

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingCylinder Price, LPG Cylinder Price

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The cost of cooking gas has gone up across the country after authorities announced a fresh increase in the prices of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders, citing rising global energy costs linked to the ongoing tensions in West Asia. According to updated data from Indian Oil Corporation, the price of a 14.2-kg household LPG cylinder has been raised by ₹60. In New Delhi, the cost of a non-subsidised cylinder now stands at ₹913, compared with ₹853 earlier. The revised rates came into force from March 7. Prices in other metropolitan cities have also been adjusted following…

06 Mar

UPSC Topper Anuj Agnihotri Credits Family Support for Achieving All India Rank 1

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAnuj Agnihotri, Civil Services, Rajasthan, Rawatbhata, UPSC Topper

Chittorgarh (Gurpreet Singh) — Following the announcement of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) 2025 results on Friday, March 6, 2026, national topper Anuj Agnihotri expressed a sense of profound awe, attributing his monumental success to the unwavering support of his family. Speaking from his residence in the nuclear town of Rawatbhata, Chittorgarh district, Agnihotri described the achievement as a "still-processing" moment that marked the culmination of years of dedicated effort and resilience. As news of his All India Rank (AIR) 1 spread, the Agnihotri household became a hub of celebration, with neighbours and well-wishers gathering to congratulate the young…

06 Mar

Middle East Conflict Disrupts Over 140 International Flights at Major Indian Airports

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAirspace Closure, Delhi Airport, flight cancellations, Middle East crisis, Mumbai airport

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— The escalating warfare in West Asia continued to paralyze international air travel on Friday, March 6, 2026, with over 140 flights cancelled at India’s four busiest airports. As the conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran led to the closure of several key airspaces, passengers at Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kolkata faced widespread disruptions and last-minute cancellations. According to civil aviation officials, at least 142 international flights were grounded on Friday alone. Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport was the hardest hit, reporting 39 cancelled departures and 34 cancelled arrivals. Bengaluru followed with 33 total cancellations,…

06 Mar

Israel Did Not Brief PM Modi on Tehran Strikes Despite Recent State Visit, Says Foreign Minister

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsGideon Saar, Israel, Narendra Modi, Raisina Dialogue, Tehran

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar confirmed on Friday, March 6, 2026, that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not briefed in advance regarding Israel's pre-emptive strikes on Tehran, despite having concluded a high-profile two-day state visit to Israel just days before the operation began. Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue in the Indian capital, Saar clarified that the timing of the decision made prior consultation impossible. "We have great relations with Prime Minister Modi and with India, and we have deepened our ties," Saar stated during an interactive session at the conference. However, he explained that the final…