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Indira's assassins hailed as martyrs in Delhi event attended by Akali leaders

Indira's assassins hailed as martyrs in Delhi event attended by Akali leaders

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Held under the aegis of the Sikh Student's Federation at Moti Bagh Gurdwara here, the event saw a bhog (feast) being organised "in the memory" of Gandhi's killers Kehar Singh, Satwant Singh and Beant Singh, and recitation of the 'Akhand Path'.

Kangana 'sells personal property' as movie delayed

Kangana 'sells personal property' as movie delayed

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut says she was forced to sell off her property in Mumbai after the release of directorial venture Emergency was postponed due to delay in getting a censor certificate.

'I'm Quite Disappointed In Our Country'

'I'm Quite Disappointed In Our Country'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'An emergency has been imposed on my film too. It's a very hopeless state.'

NDA allies get 11 ministerial positions

NDA allies get 11 ministerial positions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party's National Democratic Alliance partners have got five cabinet ministerial berths in the third term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as against none in the outgoing government, given the party's dependence on allies for a majority in the Lok Sabha.

Akalis to boycott Tytler in Parliament

Akalis to boycott Tytler in Parliament

Rediff.com25 May 2004

SAD president Prakash Singh Badal said the appointment of Tytler as a minister of state with independent charge in the Manmohan Singh government shows the Congress' indifference towards Punjab and Sikhs.

Shiromani Akali Dal sweeps Punjab by-polls

Shiromani Akali Dal sweeps Punjab by-polls

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

The ruling Shiromani Akali Dal swept the by-polls in three assembly constituencies of Punjab by drubbing rival Congress on Thursday with SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal making his entry to the Vidhan Sabha.

Akali Dal unity moves speed up

Akali Dal unity moves speed up

Rediff.com22 May 2003

BJP's Sufi singer vs AAP's Punjabi actor: Faridkot LS race heats up

BJP's Sufi singer vs AAP's Punjabi actor: Faridkot LS race heats up

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party has fielded Karamjit Anmol, while the BJP has named North West Delhi MP Hans Raj Hans from Faridkot, a reserved parliamentary constituency.

BJP issues trust vote whip, Akalis dont

BJP issues trust vote whip, Akalis dont

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Though the Shiromani Akali Dal had offered to extended support to The NDA but refused to issue a whip and left it on individual members to vote according to their choice during the vote.

Govt orders probe into Bishnoi's Eid wish to Pak gangster from Guj jail

Govt orders probe into Bishnoi's Eid wish to Pak gangster from Guj jail

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

A video purportedly showing gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, lodged in Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Central Prison since August 2023, speaking to Pakistan's gangster Shahzad Bhatti on a video call surfaced on Tuesday, prompting the Gujarat government to order a probe.lawr

Manmohan Singh's last rites to be performed with full State honours

Manmohan Singh's last rites to be performed with full State honours

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday. He will be given a state funeral with full state honors at Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday. Singh served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 and was known for his role in India's economic reforms. Leaders from across the political spectrum paid their respects to the departed leader, highlighting his contributions to the nation.

SYL verdict: Akalis call emergency meeting, Amarinder resigns from LS seat

SYL verdict: Akalis call emergency meeting, Amarinder resigns from LS seat

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Amarinder, who is also former Punjab Chief Minister, has sent his resignation to the Lok Sabha Speaker, copy of which was released to the media here, and has also sought a personal meeting with the Speaker next week.

Punjab FM Manpreet Badal suspended from Akali Dal

Punjab FM Manpreet Badal suspended from Akali Dal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Punjab's ruling Shiromani Akali Dal on Tuesday night suspended Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal, who is at loggerheads with Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on the Centre's reported conditional loan-waiver offer, from the party on the charge of anti-party activities.

Kangana says pressured to cut scenes as censors yet to clear her film

Kangana says pressured to cut scenes as censors yet to clear her film

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

In a video message posted on X, Kangana Ranaut claimed that she and the members of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) have been receiving threats. She said she is under pressure to not show the assassination of the former prime minster by her security guards.

'84 riots: BJP, Akalis plan candlelight protest

'84 riots: BJP, Akalis plan candlelight protest

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

The move comes in the wake of the conviction of three men in connection with the violence that followed the assassination of then prime minister Indira Gandhi.

No contact with PMO or Akalis, says Chatwal

No contact with PMO or Akalis, says Chatwal

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

"During that time -- June, July and August of 2008 -- I was never in India. I was only here (in the US). I had no communication with the Prime Minister's Office or with anybody including the Akali Dal. It (the WikiLeaks allegation) was the biggest surprise to me," Padma Bhushan awardee Sant Chatwal said

Jayant Singh's RLD set to join NDA; BJP warms up to former allies

Jayant Singh's RLD set to join NDA; BJP warms up to former allies

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The BJP is willing to offer two Lok Sabha seats, including Baghpat which is currently represented by its MP Satya Pal Singh, to the RLD and may also give it a Rajya Sabha seat, they added.

Will jailed preacher Amritpal's Khadoor Sahib entry challenge SAD?

Will jailed preacher Amritpal's Khadoor Sahib entry challenge SAD?

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Amritpal Singh, the chief of the 'Waris Punjab De' outfit, who is lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh jail under the National Security Act, has thrown his hat into the ring as an Independent.

The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

He was colourful. He was dramatic. He was The Master of His Craft. There never will be an editor as versatile as Pritish Nandy, notes Nikhil Lakshman.

Winter Session: Opposition presses for debate on Adani

Winter Session: Opposition presses for debate on Adani

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

The opposition on Sunday asked the Centre to allow discussions in the Parliament on the United States prosecutors' bribery charges against the Adani Group even as Union minister Kiren Rijiju made it clear that the matters to be taken up in the two Houses will be decided by their authorised committees with the consent of the respective Chair.

These Lady MPs Will Grace 18th Lok Sabha

These Lady MPs Will Grace 18th Lok Sabha

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

A total of 73 women got elected to the 18th Lok Sabha against 78 women MPs in the 17th Lok Sabha.

'What BJP did in Maharashtra they are doing in Punjab!'

'What BJP did in Maharashtra they are doing in Punjab!'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'One needs to understand what kind of means the BJP use to bring other party leaders in their party.' 'They are unscrupulous politicians and money plays an important role.'

Phase Seven: Touch And Go Seats

Phase Seven: Touch And Go Seats

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Polling for the seventh phase of the Lok Sabha elections will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024, with 57 seats going to the polls across 8 states.

Akali leader Tohra critical after heart attack

Akali leader Tohra critical after heart attack

Rediff.com27 May 2003

The veteran Akali leader has been hooked on to life support systems.

Amritsar No Cakewalk For Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Amritsar No Cakewalk For Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Barring 2004 and 2009 when Navjot Singh Sidhu won the Amritsar seat as a BJP MP and 1998 when Daya Singh Sodhi from BJP was elected as the MP, it has essentially a Congress bastion.

'Only Amritpal Can Change The Situation'

'Only Amritpal Can Change The Situation'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'Go around and ask what Amritpal has done for the village and nearby areas.'

Akali Dal leader attacked by pro-Khalistan supporters in US

Akali Dal leader attacked by pro-Khalistan supporters in US

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Three people have been arrested for the attack.

Grand alliance of BJP, Akalis, Cong ganged up to suppress my voice: Mann

Grand alliance of BJP, Akalis, Cong ganged up to suppress my voice: Mann

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Mann claimed that three parties came together to "suppress his voice" in view of the 2017 Punjab assembly polls.

Decide on Kangana's film by September 25, HC orders censors

Decide on Kangana's film by September 25, HC orders censors

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

The Bombay high court on Thursday said creative freedom and the freedom of expression cannot be curtailed and the censor board cannot refuse to certify a film just because there is an apprehension of a law and order problem.

Akali Dal's Atwal is deputy speaker of LS

Akali Dal's Atwal is deputy speaker of LS

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

Akali Dal member of Parliament and former speaker of the Punjab assembly, Charanjit Singh Atwal, was today unanimously elected Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Kejriwal's shocker elicits mixed response from allies, opponents

Kejriwal's shocker elicits mixed response from allies, opponents

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's unexpected announcement on Sunday that he will resign after two days drew mixed reactions from parties, with some saying it was a compulsion due to bail restrictions on his functioning and others hailing it as a right call to go back to the people.

SP storms to power in UP; Akali-BJP retain Punjab

SP storms to power in UP; Akali-BJP retain Punjab

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Riding an anti-incumbency wave, the Samajwadi Party on Tuesday stormed to power in Uttar Pradesh dislodging Mayawati while the ruling the Akali Dal-BJP combine sprang a surprise retaining power in Punjab and creating a history in the state by breaking a 46-year jinx.

NRI shot at in front of wife and son in Amritsar

NRI shot at in front of wife and son in Amritsar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

A bullet each hit Singh in the head and near the chest. Singh was rushed to a private hospital, police said. He is currently out of danger.

Akali Dal attacks Rahul over 1984 riots remarks

Akali Dal attacks Rahul over 1984 riots remarks

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Tuesday attacked Rahul Gandhi for his comments that the Congress government had tried to stop the 1984 riots in Delhi, alleging that the party had shielded individuals who were involved in the "carnage" against the Sikhs.

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'2019 was fought on delivery. But in 2024, you can see the before and after effects.'

Kangana's film to miss release as HC refuses to...

Kangana's film to miss release as HC refuses to...

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency didn't get any relief on Wednesday from the Bombay high court which refused to pass any order in the wake of a directive by the Madhya Pradesh HC directing Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to consider objections to the movie before certifying it.

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

It seems that the West is sending a signal to India that it can return to old hostilities unless India toes their line on Russia. It is no surprise that India is being compared with Putin's Russia in terms of targeting 'dissidents' as the West calls these Khalistani terrorists, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Will Modi 3.0 See NDA Coordination Committee?

Will Modi 3.0 See NDA Coordination Committee?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The preferred format would be for the top BJP leadership in the government to reach out to the alliance leaders on a case-to-case basis.

Akali Dal writes to PM to protest US screening law

Akali Dal writes to PM to protest US screening law

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

The new laws require even Sikhs to remove their turbans while being searched.