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05 Apr

Arvind Kejriwal to Personally Argue for Judge’s Recusal in Excise Policy Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaArvind Kejriwal, CBI Appeal, Delhi High Court, Excise Policy Case, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, Recusal Application

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant legal maneuver, former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal is set to appear personally before the Delhi High Court on Monday, April 6, 2026. Kejriwal intends to argue a fresh application seeking the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) appeal against his discharge in the Delhi excise policy case. This move follows a string of attempts by the AAP leadership to have the matter reassigned, citing apprehensions over the impartiality of the current bench. The legal battle intensified after a…

05 Apr

Airlines Scale Back Gulf Routes as Air India Limits Flights, Keeps Core Links Intact

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAir India

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In response to shifting operational dynamics in West Asia, the Air India Group has streamlined its services for Sunday, planning to run 32 flights across the region with a reduced number of additional or special services. A portion of these flights—12 in total—will operate as non-scheduled services, largely focused on routes connecting India with the United Arab Emirates. These services remain conditional on slot approvals and prevailing airspace conditions, airline officials said. Despite the adjustment, connectivity to key Gulf hubs continues. Dubai will remain accessible via a Delhi service operated by Air India, while Air India…

04 Apr

Government of India provides comprehensive update on West Asia crisis management

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia5kg FTL LPG cylinders, Indian seafarer repatriation, Strait of Hormuz closure, West Asia crisis 2026

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Government of India issued a detailed update on Saturday, April 4, 2026, outlining the strategic measures taken to maintain energy security, maritime safety, and the welfare of Indian nationals amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the geopolitical volatility, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas confirmed that domestic fuel and gas supplies remain a top priority, with significant progress made in diversifying fuel options and expanding the natural gas network. Energy Security and Fuel Availability To mitigate the impact of supply disruptions, the government has…

04 Apr

India Gets Relief as LPG Convoy Led by ‘Green Salvi’ Safely Crosses Strait of Hormuz Amid West Asia Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World News

National Times Bureau :- Amid escalating tensions and ongoing conflict in West Asia, India has received a significant boost in terms of energy security, as an LPG tanker convoy led by Green Salvi has successfully navigated the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz without disruption. The development is expected to ease concerns over domestic cooking gas supply, which had come under pressure due to the volatile situation in the region. According to sources, Green Salvi is not operating alone but is leading a convoy of three Indian LPG carriers. The vessel is transporting over 46,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas,…

04 Apr

Rini Sampath Enters Washington DC Mayoral Race as Indian-Origin Candidate

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsRini Sampath

Rajeev Sharma :- A 31-year-old Indian-origin woman has entered the race for mayor in Washington, DC, drawing attention as one of the few South Asian candidates to contest the high-profile election. Originally from Tamil Nadu, she moved to the United States at a young age and has spent over a decade living in Washington DC. Professionally, she has built a career in government contracting and cybersecurity, and is now stepping into politics as a Democratic candidate for the 2026 mayoral election. Positioning herself as an outsider, she has emphasised her distance from traditional political networks, presenting her campaign as a…

04 Apr

Punjab Excise Auction Sees Lukewarm Response; 10 Liquor Groups Still Unallotted

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAuction, Excise, Liqour, Punjab

Gurpreet Singh :- The excise auction process in Punjab has received a tepid response, with around 10 liquor vends still remaining unallotted despite multiple rounds of bidding. Industry players attribute the lack of interest to high licence fees and shrinking profit margins, which have discouraged contractors from investing in these groups. In an effort to revive participation, the Excise Department has announced a reduction of up to 15 per cent in licence fees for the pending groups. Officials believe that the relief may help attract bidders and expedite the allocation process. The department has also set April 4, 4 pm…

03 Apr

Strong 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolts Delhi-NCR and North India; tremors felt in Pakistan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAfghanistan 5.9 magnitude quake, Delhi NCR earthquake, Hindu Kush seismic activity, North India tremors today

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A powerful 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region on Friday evening, April 3, 2026, sending strong tremors across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India. The seismic activity, recorded at approximately 9:50 PM IST, triggered widespread panic as residents in high-rise buildings across Noida, Gurgaon, and Delhi rushed to open spaces. Tremors were also felt in major cities across Punjab, Haryana, and Jammu and Kashmir, including Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Srinagar, and Udhampur. According to data from the National Center for Seismology and the USGS, the epicentre was located near Jurm in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, at…

03 Apr

India raises airline liability limits for death, injury, and baggage loss

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAirline liability rules India, baggage loss claim India, Carriage by Air Act 1972, flight delay compensation 2026

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Government of India has significantly enhanced the compensation limits for air passengers in cases of death, bodily injury, flight delays, and baggage loss. Notified by the Ministry of Civil Aviation on April 1, 2026, the new rules update the liability limits under the Third Schedule of the Carriage by Air Act, 1972. These changes have been made effective retrospectively from December 28, 2024, ensuring that any passenger who suffered a loss on or after that date is eligible for the higher claims. The revised limits are denominated in Special Drawing Rights (SDR), an international reserve…

03 Apr

Raghav Chadha breaks silence on removal as AAP Deputy Leader; party hits back with “Samosa” jibe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjabairport samosa controversy, Ashok Mittal Rajya Sabha, Bhagwant Mann, Raghav Chadha AAP rift

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Raghav Chadha, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP, issued his first public response on Friday, April 3, 2026, regarding his removal from the post of Deputy Leader in the Upper House. In an emotional video message shared on social media platform X, Chadha asserted that while he has been silenced, he is not defeated. He questioned the party's decision to request the Rajya Sabha Secretariat to deny him speaking time, asking how raising public issues like high taxes, banking penalties, and the struggles of gig workers could possibly harm the party’s interests. Chadha characterized himself…

03 Apr

Here’s What Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said on Raghav Chadha’s Suspension

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab, Raghav Chadha

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh controversy has surfaced within the Aam Aadmi Party after the reshuffle of its Rajya Sabha leadership led to a public disagreement between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and party MP Raghav Chadha. The party recently replaced Chadha as Deputy Leader in the Upper House, assigning the responsibility to Ashok Mittal. Soon after, Chadha voiced concerns, suggesting that he was being sidelined and not allowed to effectively represent public issues. Responding to these claims, Mann countered that the expectations from party representatives include actively raising matters related to Punjab at the national level. He argued that…