News for '-patiala'

Medal on mind, Dutee is prepping hard for Tokyo Games

Medal on mind, Dutee is prepping hard for Tokyo Games

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

'I am very happy that I would be representing India in Tokyo Olympics. I am very proud to know that I am participating in an individual event for the second time.'

Amid hardships, locals extend helping hand to protesting farmers

Amid hardships, locals extend helping hand to protesting farmers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Many locals are coming forward and extending a helping hand to protesting farmers who are facing difficulties like power outage, unavailability of water and lack of sanitation at Singhu border, the epicenter of the ongoing farmers against the three contentious agri laws.

Delhi HC admits Akbar's appeal against Ramani's acquittal in defamation case

Delhi HC admits Akbar's appeal against Ramani's acquittal in defamation case

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday agreed to examine former Union minister M J Akbar's appeal against the trial court order acquitting journalist Priya Ramani in his criminal defamation case over her allegations of sexual harassment.

COVID-19: AFI postpones Fed Cup C'ships

COVID-19: AFI postpones Fed Cup C'ships

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'As of now, we have not discussed what will be the new dates for Indian Grand Prix competitions and Federation Cup'

'PFI crackdown doesn't mean all Muslims are terrorists'

'PFI crackdown doesn't mean all Muslims are terrorists'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'Now that an extremist organisation like the PFI has been banned, it is time for the leaders to reach out to the minority community.' 'You need to have co-ordination between the State and the social fabric to send out the message that it is not directed at the community, and they should not feel vulnerable.'

Punjab cricketer stands up for Rihanna...

Punjab cricketer stands up for Rihanna...

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'By this logic no one should care about each other because every situation is someone's internal affair,' Patiala-born Sandeep Sharma tweeted before deleting his tweet.

How farmers' Bharat Bandh impacted various states

How farmers' Bharat Bandh impacted various states

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), a forum comprising 40 farmer unions, called for a Bharat Bandh on Monday against the Centre's three agriculture laws. Here is its impact across the country:

India's active Covid cases lowest in 17 months; 285 die in 24 hrs

India's active Covid cases lowest in 17 months; 285 die in 24 hrs

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

With 11,271 more people testing positive for COVID-19, India's infection tally rose to 3,44,37,307 on Sunday, while the active cases came down to 1,35,918, the lowest in 522 days (17 months), according to the Union health ministry's data.

In search for revival in Punjab, Akali Dal rediscovers its Sikh roots

In search for revival in Punjab, Akali Dal rediscovers its Sikh roots

Rediff.com16 May 2022

There are clear signs that the party is re-starting its journey to relevance by going back to its core Panthic agenda, on the basis of which it was founded over a century ago, reports Sai Manish.

Coaches test positive for COVID-19 at national boxing camp

Coaches test positive for COVID-19 at national boxing camp

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The development was confirmed by a source close to the team, which is training at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.

Amarinder-Sidhu tussle intensifies as their wives join the battle

Amarinder-Sidhu tussle intensifies as their wives join the battle

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The widening differences between Punjab Congress leaders -- Captain Amarinder Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu intensified with their wives joining them in the conflict.

Orphaned at 5, Revathi gears up to live Olympic dream

Orphaned at 5, Revathi gears up to live Olympic dream

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Sprinter Revathi Veeramani is part of the 4x400m Indian mixed relay team in the Tokyo Games, starting July 23.

Sidhu has his way as Punjab CM replaces DGP

Sidhu has his way as Punjab CM replaces DGP

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Last month, the Channi government replaced the state's advocate general A P S Deol after strong opposition from Sidhu.

'Janhvi was sitting on the footpath, reading the script'

'Janhvi was sitting on the footpath, reading the script'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

'I was very scared as I was a first-time director. 'Janhvi is a star and a star kid. But the moment she asked me if she was capable of playing the role, we became equals.'

Bollywood's Whiskey Moments

Bollywood's Whiskey Moments

Rediff.com24 May 2022

To mark World Whiskey Day, a toast to its memorable imagery in Hindi films.

Neeraj Chopra starts training for Olympics

Neeraj Chopra starts training for Olympics

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The team has shifted base from NIS Patiala, which is cold at the peak of winter, to the Odisha capital, which will be comparatively warmer.

Ex-CAG Vinod Rai apologises to Cong leader Sanjay Nirupam

Ex-CAG Vinod Rai apologises to Cong leader Sanjay Nirupam

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Nirupam had filed a defamation case against Rai after the former CAG in his book in 2014 made the allegation against him and repeated it in interviews to the media.

Travel restrictions a worry for Olympic-bound Sreeshankar

Travel restrictions a worry for Olympic-bound Sreeshankar

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Olympic-bound long jumper Murali Sreeshankar on Saturday said he is working on his technical flaws and is hoping to take part in competitions abroad once the current travel restrictions on Indians are eased.

Why Meghna Gulzar renamed Raazi

Why Meghna Gulzar renamed Raazi

Rediff.com15 May 2021

It's been three years since Meghna Gulzar's espionage thriller Raazi released on May 11.

G-23 meeting at Azad's house, more Cong leaders join

G-23 meeting at Azad's house, more Cong leaders join

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The ambit of the G-23 grouping increased this time as some more leaders -- Patiala MP Preneet Kaur, former Gujarat chief minister Shankar Singh Vaghela, former union minister Mani Shankar Aiyar and former Haryana speaker Kuldeep Sharma -- joined them.

Boxers prepare for potential return to ring

Boxers prepare for potential return to ring

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The BFI wanted to start the camp on June 10 originally but had been waiting to secure permissions from the state government and the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

How Tanvi Gupta Created SwoonMe

How Tanvi Gupta Created SwoonMe

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

I had about eight, nine, dating apps on my phone. But I always felt this pressure of looking good.' 'When it comes to finding romantic love, it just feels very shallow.' 'I felt it was time for something different, something non superficial.'

Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghanistan: Imran

Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghanistan: Imran

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced on Monday that his government will allow India to send a humanitarian shipment of 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to neighbouring Afghanistan through its territory after finalisation of the transit modalities.

'Can't hang 5 for 1 death': Nirbhaya convict's kin

'Can't hang 5 for 1 death': Nirbhaya convict's kin

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The family members of the convicts, on the hand, held placards stating that "five people cannot be hanged for the death of one person".

Olympic-bound Chopra shatters own javelin throw national record at IGP

Olympic-bound Chopra shatters own javelin throw national record at IGP

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Chopra opened the competition with an effort of 83.03m before having two foul throws. After a fourth throw of 83.36m, Chopra sent the javelin to 88.07m amid loud cheers from a sizeable audience at the NIS Patiala.

Harvinder wins bronze, India's first Paralympics archery medal

Harvinder wins bronze, India's first Paralympics archery medal

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Harvinder Singh snatched India's first ever archery medal at the Paralympics, holding his nerve to down Kim Min Su of Korea in a thrilling shoot-off for the men's individual recurve bronze in Tokyo, on Friday.

Sweltering heat grips North; Delhi sizzles at 49 degree Celsius

Sweltering heat grips North; Delhi sizzles at 49 degree Celsius

Rediff.com15 May 2022

A tormenting heatwave swept through North India on Sunday with the mercury crossing 49 degrees Celsius in pockets of Delhi, while the weather office forecast some relief Monday onwards.

Woman stabbed to death during robbery bid in Delhi

Woman stabbed to death during robbery bid in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

A 25-year-old woman was stabbed to death while resisting a chain-snatching bid in northwest Delhi's Adarsh Nagar area, police said on Sunday.

Blow to Chidambaram as CBI gets permission to prosecute him

Blow to Chidambaram as CBI gets permission to prosecute him

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The court extended the interim protection granted to Chidambaram and his son, Karti, till December 18.

India's daughter gets Justice, says Gambhir on death warrant against Nirbhaya convicts

India's daughter gets Justice, says Gambhir on death warrant against Nirbhaya convicts

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday hailed the court's order, saying that 'India's daughter gets justice.'

Yasin Malik gets life term for crimes 'striking at the heart of idea of India'

Yasin Malik gets life term for crimes 'striking at the heart of idea of India'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Malik had earlier pleaded guilty to all the charges including those under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act in a terror funding case.

Have Kejriwal-Mann promised Punjab voters more than they can deliver?

Have Kejriwal-Mann promised Punjab voters more than they can deliver?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Nothing exemplifies this Sikh khundak (revenge) better than the fact that all the tallest names in the state lost their election to novices fielded by AAP.

SC directs crypto scam accused to disclose bitcoin password to ED

SC directs crypto scam accused to disclose bitcoin password to ED

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday asked a crypto-currency scam accused to disclose the username and password of his bitcoin wallet to the Enforcement Directorate and cooperate with the investigation in the money laundering case against him.

Haryana's many khaps to join farmers' R-Day tractor parade

Haryana's many khaps to join farmers' R-Day tractor parade

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Several 'khaps' of Haryana are set to join farmers' tractor parade in Delhi on the Republic Day with thousands of these vehicles leaving various caste councils' villages for the national capital on Sunday.

66% adults given at least one COVID-19 vaccine jab: Govt

66% adults given at least one COVID-19 vaccine jab: Govt

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Addressing a press conference, Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan said 63.7 per cent vaccine doses have been administered in rural areas and 35.4 per cent in urban areas.

Farmers won't budge from Delhi's borders till 3 farm laws are repealed: Chaduni

Farmers won't budge from Delhi's borders till 3 farm laws are repealed: Chaduni

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

"Stop dreaming of opening the borders," Chaduni told the government while addressing a "Kisan Mahapanchayat" at Kurukshetra's Ismailabad, adjoining Punjab's Patiala district.

Daler Mehndi convicted in 2003 human trafficking case

Daler Mehndi convicted in 2003 human trafficking case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Daler was, however, released on bail bond.

AAP's Punjab victory spectacular, extraordinary: Yogendra Yadav

AAP's Punjab victory spectacular, extraordinary: Yogendra Yadav

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Swaraj India president and former AAP leader Yogendra Yadav on Thursday termed the Arvind Kejriwal-led party's performance in Punjab as "spectacular and extraordinary", but said it's more "an indictment" of the "entire political establishment" rather than the success of a party in the electoral battle.

Will work with every member of Cong family: Sidhu

Will work with every member of Cong family: Sidhu

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The cricketer-turned-politician thanked the party leadership for appointing him head of the Punjab unit and said he would work with every 'member of the Cong family' to fulfil the 'Jittega Punjab' mission and strengthen the party's organisation in the state.

Akbar vs Ramani: Key observations of Delhi court

Akbar vs Ramani: Key observations of Delhi court

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The following are some of the key observations made by a Delhi court while throwing out M J Akbar's criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani over her allegations of sexual harassment.