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11 Jun

Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Claims Role in Firing Outside Guru Randhawa-Linked Gym in Delhi

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaDelhi Firing, Delhi Police, gangster threat, Guru Randhawa, Lawrence Bishnoi gang

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A shooting incident outside a gym reportedly associated with Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa has triggered fresh concerns over gangster activity in the national capital. Unidentified assailants opened fire at the premises before escaping, while a social media post allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang later claimed responsibility for the attack.According to police sources, the gunmen arrived on a motorcycle and fired multiple rounds at the gym's entrance during the early hours. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though the firing caused panic among residents and people in the vicinity.Investigators reached the spot soon after receiving information…

11 Jun

Government Grants Excise Duty Exemption on Additional Ethanol-Petrol Blends to Promote Biofuel Adoption

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingEthanol

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant policy step aimed at strengthening India's biofuel programme, the Central Government has announced central excise duty exemptions for several higher ethanol-petrol blends, paving the way for wider use of cleaner transportation fuels. As per a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, petrol blended with 22 per cent, 25 per cent, 27 per cent and 30 per cent ethanol will now attract nil central excise duty, subject to compliance with the quality standards prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The notification expands the existing framework for ethanol-blended fuels by adding new…

10 Jun

Supreme Court Invokes Article 142 to Quash POCSO Conviction After Victim Marries Accused

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaPOCSO, Supreme Court

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India has exercised its extraordinary plenary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to set aside the conviction and 10-year prison sentence of a man under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The landmark ruling came after the court observed that the victim voluntarily married the accused upon reaching adulthood and sought to preserve her domestic peace. A vacation bench comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar ruled that forcing the husband to serve the remainder of his sentence would disrupt a settled marital life, clearing the…

10 Jun

Three Indian Crew Members Missing After Missile Attack on Tanker Off Oman Coast; India Condemns Strike

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIran, Missile attack, Three Indians Missing

New Delhi/Tehran (Gurpreet Singh): Three Indian crew members are missing and 21 others have been safely rescued after a commercial vessel came under a missile attack off the coast of Oman on Wednesday. India has strongly condemned the strike, expressing deep concern over the escalating safety hazards facing international maritime traffic. The latest incident marks a dangerous escalation in regional shipping disruptions linked to enforcing blockades on strategic international waterways. The targeted vessel, a Palau-flagged chemical and oil products tanker named Settebello, was operating approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of the Omani port of Sohar when it transmitted a distress…

10 Jun

Reliance and Meta Partner for Massive 168 MW Built-to-Suit Data Centre in Jamnagar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndia AI infrastructure, Jamnagar data centre, Mark Zuckerberg, Mukesh Ambani, Reliance Meta partnership

Jamnagar (Gurpreet Singh): Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) announced a landmark partnership with Meta Platforms, Inc. on Wednesday to develop a massive 168 MW capacity data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Scheduled for delivery within two years and featuring scalable options, the facility represents Meta's first built-to-suit data centre capacity in India. Meta plans to lease the infrastructure to power its global operations, support its core business functions, and fulfill its expanding artificial intelligence compute requirements. Under the terms of the agreement, RIL will act as a single-window solutions provider, overseeing the entire lifecycle of the facility including design, construction, utility management,…

10 Jun

Cabinet Celebrates Historic Tenure as PM Modi Becomes Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingPM Modi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reached a landmark in Indian political history, becoming the country's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. The occasion was marked by the Union Cabinet through a special resolution and a standing ovation during its meeting at Sewa Teerth. Ministers acknowledged the achievement as Modi completed 4,399 days in office as an elected Prime Minister, moving ahead of Jawaharlal Nehru's record of 4,398 days. Nehru had led the country from 1952 until his death in 1964, while Modi has remained in office since first taking charge on May 26, 2014. The Cabinet resolution…

10 Jun

Punjab Cricket Association Unveils ‘Wall of Fame’ Honouring State’s Cricketing Icons

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant initiative to celebrate Punjab’s rich cricketing legacy, BCCI President Mithun Manhas and Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Honorary Secretary Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer jointly inaugurated a dedicated “Wall of Fame” at the New Chandigarh Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. The newly established tribute showcases photographs of 33 distinguished cricketers who have brought laurels to Punjab and the country through their achievements on the national and international stage. The display also features memorable group photographs capturing India’s triumphs in One-Day International and T20 World Cups, highlighting some of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket history. Among…

10 Jun

Bangladesh Measles Death Toll Crosses 630 as Outbreak Continues to Worsen

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBangladesh news

Rajeev Sharma :- Bangladesh's worsening measles outbreak has claimed three more lives, pushing the combined number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 631 since March 15, according to official health data released on Tuesday. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported that the latest fatalities were recorded during the previous 24 hours, with all three cases currently classified as suspected measles-related deaths. Health authorities said the outbreak continues to spread across the country despite extensive vaccination efforts. Official figures show that confirmed deaths remain at 92, while suspected fatalities have risen to 539. During the same reporting period, authorities…

09 Jun

CID Searches TMC Headquarters Amid Forged Signature Row, Deepening Party Crisis

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAbhishek Banerjee, CID, Forged Signatures Case, Kalighat, Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee, TMC, West Bengal politics

Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday entered the Trinamool Congress (TMC) headquarters-cum-residence of party supremo Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata's Kalighat area as part of its investigation into the alleged forging of signatures of party MLAs, a controversy that has plunged the ruling party into its most serious internal crisis since its formation.The CID team, accompanied by personnel from Kalighat Police Station and a large contingent of women police officers, arrived at the party's central office at 30B Harish Chatterjee Street during the afternoon. Their arrival initially led to a brief standoff with security personnel and party…

09 Jun

Cab Drivers’ Strike Disrupts Travel Across Tricity, Fare Revision Demand at Centre of Protest

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBig news, Cab Drivers, Strike, Tricity

Gurpreet Singh :- Commuters across Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula are likely to face inconvenience as app-based cab drivers associated with Ola, Uber and InDrive have observed a strike, pressing for an increase in fare rates. Under the protest plan, drivers suspended passenger services from 10 am to 4 pm and warned of a larger agitation if their demands remain unresolved. According to driver associations, nearly 50,000 passengers are expected to be affected by the disruption. The protesting drivers have argued that the fare structure fixed by the Chandigarh Administration in 2025 at ₹25 per kilometre has remained unchanged despite repeated…