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Sidhu takes charge as Punjab Congress chief after meeting Amarinder

Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday took over as president of the Punjab Congress in the presence of Chief Minister Amarinder Singh who said they will work together for the welfare of Punjab, their public......

Sidhu camp refuses apology to Amarinder as Punjab tussle continues

In what is seen as a show of strength, nearly 60 Congress MLAs gathered at the residence of new state party chief Navjot Singh Sidhu in Amritsar on Wednesday, amid suspense over a possible truce......

Amarinder won't meet Navjot Sidhu without apology

Newly appointed Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu has not sought time to meet Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, an advisor of the CM said Tuesday, rejecting reports suggesting the former......

326 sedition cases filed between 2014-19; only 6 convictions

According to the home ministry data, 2019 saw the highest number of 93 cases registered in the country, followed by 70 in 2018, 51 in 2017, 47 in 2014, 35 in 2016 and 30 in 2015. A total of 326......

Amarinder relents on question of Sidhu's elevation as PCC chief

Any decision taken by Congress president Sonia Gandhi will be acceptable to all, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said on Saturday as talk of Navjot Singh Sidhu being appointed chief of the......

Over 400 top-level posts lie vacant in the Income Tax department

Due to the vacancies 18 chief commissioners are holding additional charges going up to eight in some cases. Amid economic uncertainties owing to the pandemic, the government’s key revenue......

GST officers unearth over Rs 35K cr fraud in FY21

In the year-long crackdown on tax evasion, the GST authorities have unearthed over Rs 35,000 crore of tax fraud committed by misuse of input tax credit provision under the Goods and Services Tax......

Citroen starts home delivery of C5 Aircross SUV

Automaker Citroen on Wednesday said it has commenced home deliveries of C5 Aircross SUV, its first model in the Indian market. The company, which is a part of Stellantis group formed by the merger......

The Great Railway Station Makeover

The Indian Railway Station Development Corporation is now looking to modernise 90 stations across the country.Twesh Mishra reports. IMAGE: The Habibganj railway station in Madhya Pradesh. All......

Kerala tops Niti's sustainable development index

Both Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu took the second spot. Bihar, Jharkhand and Assam were the worst performing states. IMAGE: A fisherman throwing his net ahead of southwest monsoon at a seaside......

Feels Like Ishq review

At the end of the six short stories, Feels Like Ishq is uneven yet watchable, feels Sukanya Verma. Feels Like Ishq evokes Modern Love. It doesn't have the range or emotion of the romantic-comedy......

'I got more praise than the hero'

Movie veteran Chandrashekhar, best known for films like Cha Cha Cha, Surang and Street Singer and playing the role of Arya Sumant on the television serial Ramayan, passed into the ages on June 16,......

'I was scared, thinking I should not hit Salman Khan'

'Salman asked me if I would be open to playing a negative character.''I told him I would do even a single scene for him.' Whatever the reviews may say, Gautam Gulati is loving the reactions from......

When Ayushmann was upset with Aparshakti

'My brother broke down because he thought I was letting go of years of hard work.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Aparshakti Khurrana/Instagram Aparshakti Khurana, who made his film debut with the......

Bappi Lahiri in ICU, Kirron Kher battles cancer

Bollywood is going through tough times as two beloved performers are unwell. While composer Bappi Lahiri is in the ICU with COVID-19, Kirron Kher, actress and the Bharatiya Janata Party MP from......

Why shooter Saurabh is India's big medal hope at Tokyo Olympics

IMAGE: Since 2019, Saurabh Chaudhary has won medals -- including two gold -- in the four World Cups he has participated in. Photograph: Adam Warner/Reuters for OIS/IOC In awe of the sensational......

Dad was my best friend, guide, mentor: Jeev remembers Milkha Singh

IMAGE: Jeev Milkha Singh with family members at the residence of his father and legendary sprinter Milkha Singh, who passed away on Friday night due to post COVID complications. Photograph:......

Milkha Singh's energy will always be with us: Farhan

'His story speaks to everyone because it's such a universal message that you need belief in yourself first to succeed.' IMAGE: Farhan Akhtar and girlfriend Shibani Dandekar with Milkha Singh.......

Milkha Singh cremated with full state honours

Iconic sprinter Milkha Singh was on Saturday cremated with full state honours in Chandigarh, marking the end of an era in which his pioneering accomplishments on the track galvanised a......

'The Flying Sikh will live forever. RIP'

IMAGE: Mary Kom with Milkha Singh. Photograph: MMary Kom/Twitter The entire country paid glowing tribute to Indian sprint legend Milkha Singh, who died on Friday, after a month-long battle with......

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