June 15, 2026
Why MAGA is blaming Blue state California for Jashanpreet Singh’s deadly truck crash that killed 3

Why MAGA is blaming Blue state California for Jashanpreet Singh’s deadly truck crash that killed 3

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The GOP government, MAGA bigwigs and senior federal officials have placed blame on Blue state California after an 18-wheeler semi-truck crash killed three people earlier this week.The incident involved an undocumented immigrant named Jashanpreet Singh, whose commercial driver’s licence was issued despite federal restrictions.US President Donald Trump’s Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, released a report Thursday…

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‘We Spent ₹40L To Send Him To US Via Dunki Route’ Gurdaspur: The family of trucker Jashanpreet Singh, who smashed into multiple vehicles, allegedly under the influence of drugs, and killed at least three people in California, is numb with shock and disbelief.Also Read | 100,000 Sikh truckers in America in hot seat after twin crashes draw scrutiny”He was an ‘Amritdhari (baptized Sikh)’ who never took drugs or alcohol. He was disciplined and god-fearing. It must have been an unfortunate accident, not negligence,” said his maternal uncle, Gurbaksh Singh, in Purana Shala village of Punjab’s Gurdaspur district. They are praying for the victims who lost their lives, he said, while also appealing for mercy for Jashanpreet. “Save my son,” his mother Jasveer Kaur pleaded with everyone she saw at her doorstep. The atmosphere in the small house was heavy with grief Friday as news broke of Jashanpreet’s arrest and the video of his truck barrelling into California traffic went viral.The 22-year-old took the ‘dunki route’ to the US but only to support his family back home, said relatives.Jashanpreet’s father Kulwinder Singh, who works as a school bus driver, can barely speak as relatives and villagers visit to console the family. “Please help our boy. He went abroad only to build our future, not harm anyone,” his mother said, in barely a whisper. Gurbaksh said the family’s modest home was built through loans. Kulwinder spent nearly Rs 40 lakh, much of which he borrowed, to send Jashanpreet abroad – though illegally.Also Read | ‘Criminal illegal aliens’: White House flags ‘disturbing pattern’ after Indian trucker crash in California; calls out ‘serious gaps'”He wanted to work hard, repay the debt, and start a small business,” said Gurbaksh, adding, as a baptized Sikh, Jashanpreet never touched drugs or alcohol. Farmer leader and social activist Ranjit Singh, who visited the family, urged both Centre and Punjab govt to take up the matter with US authorities.About the AuthorYudhvir RanaHe has been working with The Times of India since 2000, reporting on a wide range of subjects including Sikh religious and political affairs, general political and analytical stories, terrorism, issues related to the environment and climate, cross-border affairs, Indo Pak border events , NRI issues, spot events, etc. from Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, and even Chamba and Kangra districts of Himachal Pradesh. Over the years, he has been delivering in-depth stories with regional insight.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘US Controlled Pak Nuclear Arsenal’: Ex-CIA Agent’s Bombshell, Says ‘Pak Can’t Win Against India’China Building New Air Defence Site Near Pangong Lake, Satellite Images Reveal‘Seeking To Hyphenate Too Many Issues’: Goyal On EU Trade Regulations At Berlin Global DialogueTwin Trouble For Pak! After India, Afghanistan May Restrict River Water Supply To PakistanISIS Group’s Diwali Terror Plot Thwarted: Delhi Police Uncovers BIG Network Across Multiple States‘India Won’t Accept…’: Goyal’s Strong Message Amid Trade Talks With US At Berlin Global DialogueBattle for Bihar: Mokama Voters Blame Law & Order Decline Under Nitish Kumar, Seek New LeadershipShould India Engage With Taliban Amid Pak-Afghan Truce? Ex-Diplomat Explains| India Connect’Bihar Doesn’t Need Lanterns’: PM Modi Hits Mahagathbandhan Over ‘Out on Bail’ Leaders in SamastipurExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Calls Out UN, Pakistan on Terror, Warns ‘All Is Not Well’123 Photostories When Jackie Shroff ruled the screen with iconic Bollywood classics3 common mistakes to avoid with spinach and the right way of consuming itKidney health: 4 foods to consume, (and 4 to avoid), backed by scienceTop Harvard doctor on how to convert coffee into anti-inflammatory powerhouse10 natural homemade remedies to help you fight flu seasonFrom their proposal story, relationship to talking about Ranbir Kapoor’s dedication to Ramayana: Ravie Dubey and Sargun Mehta open up about life and loveMom-to-be Sonarika Bhadoria’s glowing moments flaunting her baby bump; check out picsIndia’s first horror film that launched Bollywood biggest legends and captivated audiencesDiwali 2025 Recap: Deepika-Ranveer revealing Dua’s face, Alia-Ranbir’s new home, SRK-Gauri’s celebrations to Parineeti’s baby boyStudy finds mental exercises can reverse brain aging: Here are 5 exercises for better cognitive health123Hot PicksDhanteras Gold PriceVande Bharat SleeperBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays OctoberBank Holidays OctoberTop TrendingAndre AgassiGiannis AntetokounmpoNBA Gambling ScandalLos Angeles KingsBrad MarchandStephen Curry WifeJustin HerbertLeBron JamesAaron GordonEmman Atienza

‘We Spent ₹40L To Send Him To US Via Dunki Route’ Gurdaspur: The family of trucker Jashanpreet Singh, who smashed into multiple vehicles, allegedly under the influence of drugs, and killed at least three people in California, is numb with shock and disbelief.Also Read | 100,000 Sikh truckers in America in hot seat after twin crashes draw scrutiny”He was an ‘Amritdhari (baptized Sikh)’ who never took drugs or alcohol. He was disciplined and god-fearing. It must have been an unfortunate accident, not negligence,” said his maternal uncle, Gurbaksh Singh, in Purana Shala village of Punjab’s Gurdaspur district. They are praying for the victims who lost their lives, he said, while also appealing for mercy for Jashanpreet. “Save my son,” his mother Jasveer Kaur pleaded with everyone she saw at her doorstep. The atmosphere in the small house was heavy with grief Friday as news broke of Jashanpreet’s arrest and the video of his truck barrelling into California traffic went viral.The 22-year-old took the ‘dunki route’ to the US but only to support his family back home, said relatives.Jashanpreet’s father Kulwinder Singh, who works as a school bus driver, can barely speak as relatives and villagers visit to console the family. “Please help our boy. He went abroad only to build our future, not harm anyone,” his mother said, in barely a whisper. Gurbaksh said the family’s modest home was built through loans. Kulwinder spent nearly Rs 40 lakh, much of which he borrowed, to send Jashanpreet abroad – though illegally.Also Read | ‘Criminal illegal aliens’: White House flags ‘disturbing pattern’ after Indian trucker crash in California; calls out ‘serious gaps'”He wanted to work hard, repay the debt, and start a small business,” said Gurbaksh, adding, as a baptized Sikh, Jashanpreet never touched drugs or alcohol. Farmer leader and social activist Ranjit Singh, who visited the family, urged both Centre and Punjab govt to take up the matter with US authorities.About the AuthorYudhvir RanaHe has been working with The Times of India since 2000, reporting on a wide range of subjects including Sikh religious and political affairs, general political and analytical stories, terrorism, issues related to the environment and climate, cross-border affairs, Indo Pak border events , NRI issues, spot events, etc. from Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, and even Chamba and Kangra districts of Himachal Pradesh. Over the years, he has been delivering in-depth stories with regional insight.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘US Controlled Pak Nuclear Arsenal’: Ex-CIA Agent’s Bombshell, Says ‘Pak Can’t Win Against India’China Building New Air Defence Site Near Pangong Lake, Satellite Images Reveal‘Seeking To Hyphenate Too Many Issues’: Goyal On EU Trade Regulations At Berlin Global DialogueTwin Trouble For Pak! After India, Afghanistan May Restrict River Water Supply To PakistanISIS Group’s Diwali Terror Plot Thwarted: Delhi Police Uncovers BIG Network Across Multiple States‘India Won’t Accept…’: Goyal’s Strong Message Amid Trade Talks With US At Berlin Global DialogueBattle for Bihar: Mokama Voters Blame Law & Order Decline Under Nitish Kumar, Seek New LeadershipShould India Engage With Taliban Amid Pak-Afghan Truce? Ex-Diplomat Explains| India Connect’Bihar Doesn’t Need Lanterns’: PM Modi Hits Mahagathbandhan Over ‘Out on Bail’ Leaders in SamastipurExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Calls Out UN, Pakistan on Terror, Warns ‘All Is Not Well’123 Photostories When Jackie Shroff ruled the screen with iconic Bollywood classics3 common mistakes to avoid with spinach and the right way of consuming itKidney health: 4 foods to consume, (and 4 to avoid), backed by scienceTop Harvard doctor on how to convert coffee into anti-inflammatory powerhouse10 natural homemade remedies to help you fight flu seasonFrom their proposal story, relationship to talking about Ranbir Kapoor’s dedication to Ramayana: Ravie Dubey and Sargun Mehta open up about life and loveMom-to-be Sonarika Bhadoria’s glowing moments flaunting her baby bump; check out picsIndia’s first horror film that launched Bollywood biggest legends and captivated audiencesDiwali 2025 Recap: Deepika-Ranveer revealing Dua’s face, Alia-Ranbir’s new home, SRK-Gauri’s celebrations to Parineeti’s baby boyStudy finds mental exercises can reverse brain aging: Here are 5 exercises for better cognitive health123Hot PicksDhanteras Gold PriceVande Bharat SleeperBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays OctoberBank Holidays OctoberTop TrendingAndre AgassiGiannis AntetokounmpoNBA Gambling ScandalLos Angeles KingsBrad MarchandStephen Curry WifeJustin HerbertLeBron JamesAaron GordonEmman Atienza

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‘We Spent ₹40L To Send Him To US Via Dunki Route’ Gurdaspur: The family of trucker Jashanpreet Singh, who smashed into multiple vehicles, allegedly under the influence of drugs, and killed at least three people in California, is numb with shock and disbelief.Also Read | 100,000 Sikh truckers in America in hot seat after twin…

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Updated: Oct 24, 2025, 20:17 IST

Updated: Oct 24, 2025, 20:17 IST

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The controversy surrounding PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi and the Asia Cup trophy has shown no signs of relenting (Images via AP) The Asia Cup 2025 trophy dispute continues to dominate headlines nearly a month after India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the final at the Dubai International Stadium on September 28. Despite India’s victory,…

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India’s forex reserves cross $700 billion: Value of gold holdings surges; foreign currency assets fall slightly

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India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $4.496 billion, reaching $702.28 billion for the week ending October 17, majorly driven by an increase in the value of gold reserves, the Reserve Bank of India said Friday.Last week, the overall reserves had increased by $2.176 billion to $697.784 billion, reported PTI.Foreign currency assets (FCA), the largest part…

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Columbia stands alone as last Ivy League university to keep test-optional admissions policy

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Columbia University will be the only Ivy League institution maintaining a test-optional admissions policy in the 2027-28 cycle, following Princeton University’s decision earlier this month to reinstate standardised testing requirements. The move marks a significant shift in the post-pandemic admissions landscape, as every other Ivy League institution returns to mandatory SAT or ACT submissions. A…

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Fans dub Ayushmann Khurrana the ‘Captain America’ of MHCU after Thamma, but he says no Western comparisons are needed |

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Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Thamma is making waves at the box office. The film, the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU), has emerged as a special milestone for Ayushmann, marking his career-best opener on Diwali.Recently, the actor hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on Instagram, interacting with…

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National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) predicts foggy and misty weather in Abu Dhabi, Dubai. Image: AI Representative Image. Misty mornings are set to return across the UAE, with rising humidity paving the way for fog and light mist through the weekend. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has cautioned drivers to stay alert during early…

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Updated: Oct 24, 2025, 22:08 IST

Updated: Oct 24, 2025, 22:08 IST

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US inflation hits 3% (AP) US inflation remained elevated in September, fueled by a surge in gas prices, even as rent growth slowed, reflecting a mixed picture for consumers in an economy with steady growth but sluggish hiring.According to the labor department report, cited by AP, consumer prices rose 3% from a year earlier—the highest…

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The McKinleyville Union School District has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, alleging that the abrupt termination of its federal mental health grant was unlawful. The district joins a growing number of schools confronting sudden funding withdrawals, though it is the first in California to take legal action independently, EdSource reports.The dispute…

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