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15 Oct

EC Gears Up to Tackle Illicit Election Spending in Bihar with Tightened Surveillance

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingBihar

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): As Bihar prepares to head to the polls on October 6 for Assembly elections and by-elections in eight constituencies, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a major enforcement drive to clamp down on the misuse of money and illegal inducements during the campaign period. The Commission has deployed Expenditure Observers across the state to monitor financial activities and campaign spending by candidates. These observers will meet with surveillance teams and monitor expenditure closely from the moment nominations are filed until the polls conclude. In a bid to prevent electoral malpractice, the Commission has instructed…

14 Oct

Forgery Row Erupts in Punjab Rajya Sabha Nomination: AAP MLAs File FIRs Against Janata Party Chief Navneet Chaturvedi

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingNavneet Chaturvedi

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The nomination process for Punjab’s sole Rajya Sabha seat has taken a dramatic turn, with multiple Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators filing police complaints against Janata Party national president Navneet Chaturvedi. The FIRs allege that Chaturvedi forged the signatures of ten AAP MLAs on his nomination papers, which he submitted as an independent candidate. According to officials, the Punjab Police acted after receiving formal complaints from several sitting MLAs who claimed that their names and signatures were misused without consent. A government statement confirmed that FIRs had been lodged in various constituencies but withheld details about the…

13 Oct

Punjab – Jagdeep Singh Cheema joins BJP

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsLifestyle, Politics, PunjabBJP, Jagdeep Singh Cheema, Punjab, Shromni akali dal

National Times Bureau :- In a major political development, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Jagdeep Singh Cheema, the party’s General Secretary, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday. Cheema formally joined the BJP at the Punjab BJP headquarters in Sector 37, Chandigarh, in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu. The induction ceremony was held under the leadership of BJP Punjab Working State President Ashwani Sharma. Son of late Sardar Randhir Singh Cheema — a three-time Punjab Cabinet Minister and long-time SGPC member — Jagdeep Singh Cheema has been a prominent Akali…

10 Oct

Navjot Sidhu’s Surprise Meeting With Priyanka Gandhi Sparks New Political Buzz in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingNavjot Sidhu, Priyanka Gandhi, Punjab

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu has once again stirred political waters in Punjab with an unanticipated meeting with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the national capital. The development comes at a politically sensitive time, just days after Sidhu’s wife, Dr. Navjot Kaur Sidhu, formally declared her intent to contest from Amritsar in the upcoming elections. The former cricketer-turned-politician posted a photograph with Priyanka Gandhi on social media, accompanied by a heartfelt message calling her his “beacon” and “guardian angel.” He also extended gratitude to her and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, stating their support had helped him navigate…

05 Oct

Bihar Assembly Polls to Be Held Before November 22, EC Prepares for Smooth Voting

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBihar Assembly elections 2025, Election Commission, Gyanesh Kumar

Patna, October 5, 2025: The Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar, on Sunday confirmed that Bihar Assembly elections will be conducted before November 22, when the current assembly’s term expires. The state has 243 constituencies, including two reserved for Scheduled Tribes (STs) and 38 for Scheduled Castes (SCs).Speaking at a press conference in Patna, Kumar highlighted that the Election Commission (EC) has trained booth-level officers for the first time to ensure seamless polling. He also noted that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, launched on June 24, 2025, was completed on schedule.“The voters of Bihar should celebrate…

05 Oct

Rajinder Gupta Named AAP Candidate for Rajya Sabha Seat from Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab, Rajinder Gupta

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced industrialist Rajinder Gupta as its nominee for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election in Punjab, confirming days of speculation about his possible entry into national politics. Gupta, a leading entrepreneur and founder of the Trident Group, has been a well-known figure in Punjab’s business and development circles. His nomination comes after he stepped down from key advisory posts in the state government, including the vice-chairmanship of the Economic Policy and Planning Board. He also resigned as chairperson of the advisory committee of the Kali Devi temple in Patiala, hinting at a…

05 Oct

Rajya Sabha Bypoll: Industrialist Rajinder Gupta Likely to Get AAP Ticket from Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingRajinder Gupta

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is likely to nominate prominent businessman Rajinder Gupta for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election in Punjab, party sources indicated on Sunday. The election, set for October 24, comes in the wake of Sanjeev Arora’s resignation from the Upper House following his election as an MLA. Gupta, who heads the Trident Group as its chairman emeritus, has recently stepped down from two significant roles in the state — as vice-chairman of the Punjab State Economic Policy and Planning Board, and as head of the Kali Devi temple advisory committee. His exit from these…

01 Oct

Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge Under Observation at Bengaluru Hospital

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsHealth, Politics, Trending

BENGALURU (Rajeev Sharma): Senior Congress leader and party president Mallikarjun Kharge has been admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital after developing a fever and experiencing leg discomfort, party insiders revealed on Wednesday. The 83-year-old leader was taken to the hospital on Tuesday evening for medical evaluation. Doctors are currently monitoring his condition, which sources say is stable and not alarming. “He is doing fine. There’s no serious issue. It was a routine decision to have him checked after he complained of fever and leg pain,” said a Congress functionary close to the developments. Medical staff are continuing treatment and observation as…

30 Sep

BJP Veteran Vijay Kumar Malhotra Passes Away at 94 in Delhi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingVijay Kumar Malhotra

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and one of the most prominent faces of the party’s early days in the capital, Vijay Kumar Malhotra, breathed his last on Tuesday morning at his residence in Delhi. He was 94. The Delhi BJP unit, confirming the news, paid heartfelt tributes to the veteran politician, acknowledging his pivotal role in laying the foundation of the party in the national capital. Pioneering Figure in Delhi’s BJP Journey Malhotra was a key architect of the BJP’s early structure in Delhi, holding the distinction of being the first-ever president of the Delhi…

29 Sep

Punjab Set to Introduce Major Reforms for Urban Planning and Property Regulation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Government is preparing to introduce two major legislative amendments in the Vidhan Sabha today, both aimed at addressing longstanding challenges in urban development and town planning. The proposed changes are expected to improve financial management and promote more organised infrastructure growth in cities across the state. Leading the agenda is the Punjab Town Improvement (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes significant revisions to the nearly century-old Town Improvement Act of 1922. The amendment seeks to enable the transfer of funds generated through the sale of land and property under various improvement trusts to a unified Municipal…