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26 Aug

ED Raids Saurabh Bharadwaj’s Residence Over Alleged Hospital Project Scam

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingDelhi, saurabh bhardwaj

New Delhi (National Times): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday searched 13 locations in Delhi and adjoining areas, including the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj, in connection with a money laundering probe linked to hospital construction projects sanctioned during the party’s rule in the capital. Officials confirmed that the searches were related to suspected irregularities in projects worth over Rs 5,500 crore, approved between 2018 and 2019. However, details of any recoveries or seized assets have not been disclosed. Bharadwaj, a three-time MLA from Greater Kailash, has held key roles including Health Minister, Urban Development Minister,…

25 Aug

CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre of Withdrawing Ration Benefits from 55 Lakh Punjabis, Writes Open Letter To People of Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has alleged that the Union government is planning to remove nearly 55 lakh residents of Punjab from the free ration scheme, terming the move a deliberate attempt to “snatch food from the poor.” In a letter to the people of the state, Mann said the Centre has already cut off supplies for 23 lakh individuals since July, citing incomplete eKYC. He added that ration for another 32 lakh people is expected to be stopped from September under the claim that these families no longer fall under the “poor” category. Mann questioned the…

25 Aug

Amit Shah Slams Opposition Over Amendment Bill, Dismisses Speculation on Dhankhar’s Exit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingAmit Shah

New Delhi (National Times): Home Minister Amit Shah has strongly criticized the opposition for resisting the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, accusing them of attempting to protect corrupt leaders and questioning their moral credibility. In an interview with ANI, Shah alleged that the opposition wants to create an arrangement where leaders facing jail terms can continue to govern from prison. “They want to convert jail into a Chief Minister’s or Prime Minister’s residence, where senior officers like the DGP and Cabinet Secretary would be forced to take instructions from behind bars. This is the level of politics they are pursuing,” he…

21 Aug

Citizens Demand Accountability of Councillors in Chandigarh Municipal Corporation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsChandigarh, Municipal corporation

Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma :- Residents across Chandigarh are advocating for increased accountability from municipal councillors amidst growing concerns regarding irregularities and corruption in ward-level projects. Citizens contend that corruption in civic works and services cannot occur without the knowledge or involvement of elected representatives. Community groups and local activists have raised the issue during recent interactions, emphasizing that councillors, who are elected to oversee development and governance in their respective wards, must assume responsibility for lapses and misuse of funds. "Without the participation or negligence of councillors, corruption is not possible. Each councillor should be directly accountable for their ward,…

19 Aug

INDIA Bloc Fields Justice B. Sudershan Reddy for Vice Presidential Race

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingB. Sudershan Reddy

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The opposition’s INDIA alliance has put forward Justice B. Sudershan Reddy, former judge of the Supreme Court, as its consensus candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election. Making the announcement, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said the decision was unanimous and underlined that the contest represents more than just electoral arithmetic. “This is an ideological battle. All opposition parties agreed that Justice Reddy embodies the principles we stand for, which is why we have chosen him as our joint nominee,” he stated. Justice Reddy’s career spans decades in the judiciary, having served at the Andhra Pradesh High…

16 Aug

Punjab Police Arrest 38 Smugglers in Statewide Anti-Drug Drive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPoliticsanti-drug campaign, Drug Smugglers, Punjab Police, Yudh Nashian Virudh

Chandigarh – Punjab Police intensified its anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh” with coordinated raids across the state on Saturday. The crackdown covered 301 locations, resulting in the arrest of 38 drug smugglers and the registration of 28 FIRs. With the latest action, the tally of arrests since the launch of the drive has reached 25,909 in 168 days.The operation led to the recovery of 620 grams of heroin and 1,612 intoxicant tablets and capsules. Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, oversaw the raids conducted across all 28 police districts.Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has consistently underlined the government’s…

16 Aug

Rahul Gandhi to Launch 16-Day ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ Across Bihar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBihar politics, Congress, Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, Voter Adhikar Yatra

Patna, August 16: Congress leader and Lok Sabha Opposition chief Rahul Gandhi will begin a 16-day, 1,300-kilometre ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ from Sasaram on Sunday. The march, joined by RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav and leaders of the Mahagathbandhan, will culminate with a large rally in Patna on September 1.The Congress has positioned the campaign as a movement to safeguard the principle of “one person, one vote,” while accusing the Election Commission of functioning as an extension of the BJP-led Centre.Announcing the yatra on social media, Gandhi posted in Hindi: “16 days, 20+ districts, 1,300+ km. We are coming to the people with…

11 Aug

CM Mann Flags Off Cancer Care Buses, Targets Shiromani Akali Dal Over Drug Menace

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Politics, Punjab, TrendingAttack, Cancer care buses, Cm bhagwant maan, Punjab, Shromni akali dal

National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has launched a new phase in the fight against cancer. During a program in Sangrur, he flagged off 12 Cancer Care buses. These buses will provide medical tests and treatment to people. He said that the trains which used to run from Bathinda to Bikaner were known as the “Cancer Express” because Bikaner has a cancer hospital where many people from Punjab used to go for treatment. CM Mann said that about 70 to 80 percent of the patients on that train were cancer patients. The Malwa belt is especially affected…

11 Aug

Rebel Akali Dal Faction Gathers in Amritsar to Elect New Leadership, Challenging Sukhbir Badal’s Grip

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAkali Dal, Amritsar

Amritsar: A major showdown in Punjab’s Sikh politics is set to unfold today as a breakaway faction of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), backed by the Akal Takht’s five-member Bharti Committee, convenes in Amritsar to choose a new party president for what they are calling the “revived” Akali Dal. The meeting, taking place at Burj Akali Phoola Singh, is being presented by dissidents as the rebirth of the “true” SAD — a direct challenge to the long-standing leadership of Sukhbir Singh Badal, who they accuse of leading the party into political decline and defying key religious directives from the Akal…

08 Aug

Rahul Gandhi Hits Back at EC Over Affidavit Demand on ‘Vote Theft’ Allegations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBJP, Election Commission, Karnataka, Rahul Gandhi, vote theft, voter-list manipulation

Bengaluru, August 8, 2025 — Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday responded sharply to the Election Commission’s (EC) demand for an affidavit on his recent claims of large-scale electoral fraud, saying he had “already taken the oath of the Constitution in Parliament.”“The Election Commission demands an affidavit from me. It says I must take an oath. I have already taken the oath of the Constitution in Parliament,” Gandhi told reporters in Bengaluru.His remarks followed his Thursday accusation that the BJP and the EC were involved in a “huge criminal fraud” through voter-list manipulation, which he…