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26 Apr

Three Killed in Shooting After Altercation at Gym in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr

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Bulandshahr (Rajeev Sharma): A violent clash at a gym in Bulandshahr turned fatal after three young men were shot dead following a dispute, police said on Sunday. The incident occurred late Saturday night in the Khurja Nagar area, where an argument among a group of individuals reportedly escalated into gunfire. The victims have been identified as Amardeep (30), Manish (28), and Akash (18). According to officials, the confrontation began over a minor disagreement inside the gym but quickly intensified. Eyewitness accounts suggest tensions rose rapidly, leading to the use of firearms. Senior police officer Kalanidhi Naithani confirmed that law enforcement…

26 Apr

Zurich-Bound Swiss Flight Aborts Take-Off in Delhi After Engine Scare

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A Zurich-bound aircraft operated by Swiss International Air Lines was forced to halt take-off at Indira Gandhi International Airport in the early hours of Sunday after a technical issue was detected in one of its engines. The Airbus A330, scheduled to operate flight LX147 to Zurich, was carrying over 230 passengers, including infants, at the time of the incident. According to officials, the crew noticed a problem moments into the take-off roll and immediately initiated a rejected take-off procedure. Sources indicated that smoke was seen near one of the landing gears, prompting the activation of emergency protocols.…

25 Apr

Supreme Court Directs States to Finalize Practical Action Plans for ICU Standards

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India has ordered all states and Union Territories (UTs) to develop "realistic and practical" action plans to implement minimum standards for Intensive Care Units (ICUs) across the country. A bench comprising Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice R. Mahadevan issued these directives following the presentation of the "Guidelines for Organisation and Delivery of Intensive Care Services," a consensus-based framework intended to standardize critical care. The apex court emphasized that these guidelines must be shared immediately with regional authorities to ensure a synchronized national effort toward improving healthcare infrastructure. In its April 20 order,…

25 Apr

Kedarnath Dham Sees Record Influx with 1.24 Lakh Pilgrims in First Four Days

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Kedarnath (Gurpreet Singh): The Kedarnath Dham has witnessed a massive surge in devotees, with over 1.24 lakh pilgrims visiting the shrine within the first four days of its opening for the 2026 yatra. According to data released by the Rudraprayag District Information Office on Saturday, a total of 1,24,782 devotees have offered prayers since the portals opened on April 22. On Saturday alone, 31,160 pilgrims reached the temple by 5:00 p.m., highlighting the high intensity of this year's pilgrimage season. Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra confirmed that the yatra is proceeding smoothly under the direct supervision of Chief Minister Pushkar…

25 Apr

Massive Protests in Imphal as COCOMI Demands “Permanent Peace” and Justice for Blast Victims

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBishnupur blast, COCOMI protest, Imphal news, Manipur violence, Meitei Kuki conflict, Y Khemchand Singh

Imphal (Gurpreet Singh): Thousands of protesters seeking a permanent end to the ethnic conflict in Manipur clashed with security forces in Imphal on Saturday after being blocked from reaching the Chief Minister’s residence. Organized by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), a prominent Meitei umbrella body, the demonstrators demanded immediate government action following a recent surge in violence, including a tragic bomb blast in Bishnupur district that claimed the lives of two children. The agitators launched four separate rallies from different parts of the city, intending to converge at Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh’s bungalow in the Babupara area.…

24 Apr

Supreme Court update: 10 Indians dead in Russia-Ukraine war; status on AgustaWestland and Indrani Mukerjea pleas

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Central Government informed the Supreme Court on Friday, April 24, 2026, that 10 Indian nationals have died while serving with Russian forces in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, representing the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), provided this update during a hearing on a petition seeking the safe repatriation of 26 Indians allegedly forced into the war. The Centre noted that while some individuals were misled by agents under the guise of lucrative jobs, many had entered into "voluntary contracts." A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant described the situation…

24 Apr

It’s Official! Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, and Ashok Mittal formally switch to BJP

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a transformative shift for the Indian political landscape, Raghav Chadha officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today, April 24, 2026. Accompanied by prominent organizational strategists Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal, Chadha was formally inducted into the party at its national headquarters in New Delhi. The ceremony was overseen by BJP National President Nitin Nabin, marking a historic exodus of the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) core intellectual and strategic leadership. During a press briefing following his induction, Chadha explained that while only the three of them were physically present at the headquarters for the ceremony,…

24 Apr

Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal Quit AAP, Announce Move to BJP

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a major setback for the Aam Aadmi Party, Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal on Friday announced they were leaving the party and aligning themselves with the Bharatiya Janata Party. The three leaders made the announcement at a joint press briefing, saying they were invoking constitutional provisions related to merger by two-thirds members of a legislative group. Raghav Chadha said the trio had decided to separate from AAP and join the BJP, describing the move as a collective political decision.Their exit is being seen as a significant blow to AAP’s strength…

24 Apr

Women beaten up outside liquor shop in Gurugram

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Gurpreet Singh :- The video of a high-voltage drama went viral on social media in which a young man was seen assaulting a young woman in public outside a liquor shop near Bristol Chowk last late night,the police said on Thursday. The two fought for a long time and the man pulled her hair and slapped her. They also hurled abuse at each other, but no one nearby intervened in the matter. Advertisement A bystander recorded the entire incident and shared it on social media. The police have not taken any action yet due to the lack of a complaint.…

24 Apr

PM Narendra Modi’s Hooghly Visit Blends Spiritual Outreach with Poll Campaign in Bengal

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Kolkata (Rajeev Sharma): Continuing his outreach in West Bengal ahead of the next phase of elections, Narendra Modi began his day with a river journey on the Hooghly River, where he offered prayers to the Ganga and interacted with people connected to the river. The early morning visit saw the Prime Minister spending time with local boatmen, listening to their experiences and acknowledging their role in sustaining river-based livelihoods. He also greeted residents along the ghats, engaging briefly with those present during the morning hours. Reflecting on the visit, Modi described the Ganga as a symbol deeply embedded in the…