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Married Woman Stabbed to Death by Stalker in Bengaluru; Accused Arrested
20 Mar

Married Woman Stabbed to Death by Stalker in Bengaluru; Accused Arrested

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Bengaluru (Gurpreet Singh): A 34-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by a persistent stalker in Bengaluru's Gangondanahalli area on the afternoon of March 19, 2026. The victim, identified as Firdos Banu, worked as a domestic helper and was a mother of three. According to the police, the accused, a mechanic named Hafiz, had been harassing Banu for some time after she repeatedly rejected his unwanted advances. The incident occurred while Banu was returning home from work. Police reports state that Hafiz intercepted her behind a local school and attacked her with a sharp weapon, inflicting multiple stab wounds. Despite…
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OMCs Hike Premium Petrol and Industrial Diesel Prices Amid Global Supply Disruptions
20 Mar

OMCs Hike Premium Petrol and Industrial Diesel Prices Amid Global Supply Disruptions

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Indian oil marketing companies (OMCs), including Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), have implemented a significant price hike for premium petrol and industrial diesel effective Friday, March 20, 2026. Premium petrol variants have seen an increase of approximately ₹2 to ₹2.35 per litre, while the price of industrial diesel has surged by over ₹21 per litre. These revisions come as global energy markets face extreme volatility driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The hike specifically targets branded, high-performance fuel variants such as IOCL’s…
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Ludhiana Jeweller Receives ₹5 Crore Extortion Threat via Foreign Number
20 Mar

Ludhiana Jeweller Receives ₹5 Crore Extortion Threat via Foreign Number

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Gurpreet Singh :- A jeweller in Ludhiana has allegedly received a threatening message demanding ₹5 crore in extortion from an unidentified sender using a foreign number, triggering concern among the local business community. According to the complaint filed with the police, the victim, identified as Tushar Bhandari, who operates a jewellery shop in the Sarafa Bazaar area, received the message on WhatsApp on March 12. The complainant stated that shortly after the message, he also received two missed calls from the same international number. The situation escalated when an image was sent via WhatsApp displaying a weapon along with the…
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‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ breaks records, becomes highest first-day grosser, eyes Rs 500 crore weekend
20 Mar

‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ breaks records, becomes highest first-day grosser, eyes Rs 500 crore weekend

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Trending,
Gurpreet Singh :- Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' (Dhurandhar 2) has smashed box office records, surpassing the opening-day collection of 2023’s blockbuster “Jawan.” According to trade analysts, the film earned over Rs 97 crore on its first day, while 'Jawan' had collected Rs 75 crore on day one. Adding the paid previews, which raked in Rs 47 crore, the film’s total first-day earnings reached Rs 144 crore. Trade portal Sacnilk reports that advance bookings for the first weekend have already touched Rs 200 crore. With around 40-50% of seats typically booked in advance, industry experts predict that Dhurandhar 2 could cross…
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Punjab – Rajasthan Water Dispute Escalates; CM Mann Says State Will Move Court Over ₹1.44 Lakh Crore Royalty Claim
20 Mar

Punjab – Rajasthan Water Dispute Escalates; CM Mann Says State Will Move Court Over ₹1.44 Lakh Crore Royalty Claim

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Gurpreet Singh :- The ongoing dispute between Punjab and Rajasthan over water royalty has intensified, with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announcing that the state will take the matter to court if it is not resolved through dialogue. The conflict has deepened after Rajasthan rejected Punjab’s claim, stating that there is no legal basis for charging royalty on inter-state canal water. Addressing the issue, CM Mann asserted that Punjab is prepared to present its case before the judiciary and challenged Rajasthan to do the same. Taking a sharp dig, he remarked that no one admits wrongdoing without evidence, emphasizing that…
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Akasa Air Flight From Phuket Struck by Lightning; Diverts Safely to Chennai
19 Mar

Akasa Air Flight From Phuket Struck by Lightning; Diverts Safely to Chennai

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Chennai (Gurpreet Singh)— An Akasa Air flight traveling from Phuket to Bengaluru was forced to divert to Chennai on Wednesday after being struck by lightning during a period of severe weather. The aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX operating as flight QP 624, was navigating through adverse atmospheric conditions when the strike occurred, prompting the flight crew to follow established safety protocols and redirect the plane to the nearest suitable airport. Airline officials confirmed on Thursday that the aircraft landed safely in Chennai without further incident, and all passengers and crew members remained unharmed throughout the encounter. Following the landing, the…
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Delhi Court Grants NIA Custody of US and Ukrainian Nationals Linked to Myanmar Insurgency Training
19 Mar

Delhi Court Grants NIA Custody of US and Ukrainian Nationals Linked to Myanmar Insurgency Training

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— A special Delhi court has granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) 11-day custody of a United States citizen and six Ukrainian nationals accused of infiltrating India to train Myanmar-based Ethnic Armed Groups (EAGs). Special Judge Prashant Sharma, presiding over the matter on Monday, March 16, ruled that the suspects would remain in NIA custody until March 27 to allow for a deeper investigation into a potential larger conspiracy involving Indian insurgent groups. The accused have been identified as US citizen Matthew Aaron Van Dyke and Ukrainian nationals Hurba Petro, Slyviak Taras, Ivan Sukmanovskyi, Stefankiv Marian, Honcharuk…
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Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Decades-Old Definition of ‘Industry’ Under Labour Law
19 Mar

Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Decades-Old Definition of ‘Industry’ Under Labour Law

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, on Thursday reserved its judgment on the legal correctness of a landmark 1978 ruling that provided an expansive definition of the term "industry." The verdict follows three days of intensive arguments concerning the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board v. A. Rajappa case, which has served as the bedrock of Indian labour jurisprudence for nearly half a century. The bench, which includes Justices B.V. Nagarathna, P.S. Narasimha, Dipankar Datta, Ujjal Bhuyan, Satish Chandra Sharma, Joymalya Bagchi, Alok Aradhe, and Vipul…
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FBI launches manhunt for Indian national in US-wide fraud scheme case
19 Mar

FBI launches manhunt for Indian national in US-wide fraud scheme case

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National Times Bureau :- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched manhunt for an Indian national accused of orchestrating long-standing fraud scheme across the United States. FBI has also urged the public to step forward in the information on his whereabouts. In a post on X, the FBI said Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel, also known as Kenny Patel, is “wanted by the FBI” for his alleged role in a nationwide operation that targeted multiple victims between 2017 and 2021. The FBI has identified Patel, a former fuel station attendant, as a suspect in a nationwide fraud scheme that allegedly operated…
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Punjabi singer Mankirat Aulakh receives death threat from Bambiha gang, audio clip goes viral
19 Mar

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia,
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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