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ED summons Punjab CM's son in FEMA case

ED summons Punjab CM's son in FEMA case

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Raninder Singh has been asked to depose at the central probe agency's office in Jalandhar on October 27, they said.

Mann claims Channi's kin demanded Rs 2 cr from cricketer for job, ex-CM denies

Mann claims Channi's kin demanded Rs 2 cr from cricketer for job, ex-CM denies

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Mann made the claim while addressing a gathering after laying foundation stones for setting up tehsil complexes at Dirba and Cheema in Sangrur.

Congress panel recommends Jakhar's suspension, Thomas's removal from posts

Congress panel recommends Jakhar's suspension, Thomas's removal from posts

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The committee has given its recommendations to Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who will take necessary action, the sources pointed out.

5-state polls: Big winners and losers

5-state polls: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Counting for assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur was held on Thursday. Here's how the big names fared.

Punjab effect: Cong tells leaders to shut up in public

Punjab effect: Cong tells leaders to shut up in public

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Amid the ongoing crisis within the Congress in Punjab, its national spokesperson Supriya Shrinate on Friday expressed the hope that its leaders "talk more in private and less in public."

2 serving, 5 former chief ministers bite the dust

2 serving, 5 former chief ministers bite the dust

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The five-state assembly poll results announced on Thursday brought gloom for several political heavyweights, including two current and five former chief ministers, who lost the electoral battle from their respective seats.

When our leaders celebrated Daughter's Day

When our leaders celebrated Daughter's Day

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Twitter was flooded with images and touching messages to honour daughters across the country on the occasion of Daughters' Day. And our Indian netas weren't far behind to spend a moment posting touching messages for their daughters.

Situation in Punjab is more dangerous than it seems

Situation in Punjab is more dangerous than it seems

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

This is a challenge India's political establishment will have to face unitedly, without looking for electoral benefit, warns Vir Sanghvi.

Punjab assembly unanimously passes bills against farm laws

Punjab assembly unanimously passes bills against farm laws

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The provisions exempt farmers from attachment of land up to 2.5 acres and provide for prevention of hoarding and black marketing of agricultural produce.

'Punjab is heading for a hung assembly'

'Punjab is heading for a hung assembly'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

'The fight is between the Congress and Akali Dal.'

Punjab extends lockdown till May 31, but curfew restrictions to go

Punjab extends lockdown till May 31, but curfew restrictions to go

Rediff.com16 May 2020

From May 18, there will be no curfew in the state. But the lockdown will be there till May 31, said the chief minister.

'Bade log hain': Prashant Kishor on Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

'Bade log hain': Prashant Kishor on Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

'Rahul Gandhi is on a 3,500 km-long march. For me, kilometers do not matter'

Death of Indians in Iraq: Amarinder shattered, Tharoor slams government

Death of Indians in Iraq: Amarinder shattered, Tharoor slams government

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

While the Punjab CM expressed grief, his Congress colleagues targeted Sushma Swaraj for misleading the families.

Congress' SC face in Punjab Joginder Mann joins AAP

Congress' SC face in Punjab Joginder Mann joins AAP

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

The three-time MLA from Phagwara served as a minister in the Cabinets including those of Beant Singh, Rajinder Kaur Bhattal and Amarinder Singh.

'Don't take me for granted': Sidhu skips cabinet meet

'Don't take me for granted': Sidhu skips cabinet meet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

"My department is being singled out publicly. I always regard him as my elder I always listen to him."

Weekend lockdown, night curfew extended by 2 hours in Punjab

Weekend lockdown, night curfew extended by 2 hours in Punjab

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The state had witnessed a record single-day spike of 7,014 cases on Sunday.

Red Fort violence accused seen at rally in Bathinda

Red Fort violence accused seen at rally in Bathinda

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

There was speculation whether Sidhana would take part in the public meeting as he is wanted by the Delhi Police for his alleged role in the violence that broke out during a tractor parade called by farmer unions on January 26 demanding the repeal of the agri laws.

Masked men vandalise church near Indo-Pak border in Punjab, CM orders probe

Masked men vandalise church near Indo-Pak border in Punjab, CM orders probe

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The incident occurred in Takkarpura village of Patti town on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, they said.

Bhagwant Mann meets Punjab Guv, stakes claim to form govt

Bhagwant Mann meets Punjab Guv, stakes claim to form govt

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

The 48-year-old Mann was elected the AAP Legislature Party leader at a meeting of the party MLAs in Mohali on Friday.

AAP will replace Congress nationally: Raghav Chadha

AAP will replace Congress nationally: Raghav Chadha

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

With the Aam Aadmi Party looking set for a clean sweep in the Punjab assembly polls, its leader Raghav Chadha on Thursday said the party will emerge as the national and natural replacement of the Congress in the coming days.

Sports Shorts: Ankita crashes out of US Open Qualifying event

Sports Shorts: Ankita crashes out of US Open Qualifying event

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Punjab CM accepts Sidhu's resignation

Punjab CM accepts Sidhu's resignation

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

He further said Sidhu's resignation has been forwarded to Punjab Governor V P Singh Badnore.

HC extends Rahul Gandhi's relief in Modi 'defamation' case till Aug 2

HC extends Rahul Gandhi's relief in Modi 'defamation' case till Aug 2

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The complainant, who claims to be a Bharatiya Janata Party worker, had alleged that Gandhi's "commander-in-thief" remark in the context of the Rafale fighter jet deal amounted to defamation.

'Sense of bitterness is with the entire Opposition'

'Sense of bitterness is with the entire Opposition'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

'It's not that the Opposition has to search for common ground.' 'The government is handing the common ground to the Opposition.'

'Sidhu wrecked the Congress in Punjab'

'Sidhu wrecked the Congress in Punjab'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'If you put your own party into the witness box, like what Sidhu did, and treat them as wrongdoers, then how will the people of Punjab trust the party?'

Punjab to give job to kin of farmers who died during stir

Punjab to give job to kin of farmers who died during stir

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday announced job for a member of the family of each farmer from the state who died during the agitation against the Centre's new farm laws.

Amid Punjab Congress crisis, Rahul meets state leaders

Amid Punjab Congress crisis, Rahul meets state leaders

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Rahul Gandhi had earlier talked to the MLAs over the phone ahead of the meeting of the AICC panel on Punjab.

Bhindranwale, separatists feature in Pak Kartarpur video

Bhindranwale, separatists feature in Pak Kartarpur video

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Several Indian intelligence agencies and experts have questioned Pakistan's intentions of opening the route.

Punjab Congress wants Channi as CM face, top brass differs

Punjab Congress wants Channi as CM face, top brass differs

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The Congress high command has so far maintained that the party will fight the February 20 elections to the 117-member assembly under a "collective leadership"

The Must-Visit City By The Lake

The Must-Visit City By The Lake

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The elegant architecture, tree-lined roads, delightful gardens, delicious food, art and military history make Chandigarh an ideal short-trip destination.

Why BJP And SAD Need Each Other For 2024

Why BJP And SAD Need Each Other For 2024

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

For Sikhs, they say, honour is the bottom line; and whatever the state of the SAD's political fortunes today, arrogance will not be helpful in the negotiation.

EC will need PMO's nod to act against Amarinder, Parrikar: Kejriwal

EC will need PMO's nod to act against Amarinder, Parrikar: Kejriwal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'The EC should take permission from the PMO at the earliest and register FIRs against the two,' Kejriwal wrote in the letter.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to marry this week

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to marry this week

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, 48, will tie the nuptial knot in Chandigarh on Thursday, party leaders confirmed.

23 killed, 27 injured in Punjab cracker factory blast

23 killed, 27 injured in Punjab cracker factory blast

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Several people were feared trapped under the debris, police said, adding that the rescue operation was underway.

Let's sit and talk: Channi's offer to Sidhu

Let's sit and talk: Channi's offer to Sidhu

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Channi also said the party is supreme and the government follows the party's ideology.

Sidhu withdraws resignation as Punjab Cong chief

Sidhu withdraws resignation as Punjab Cong chief

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Making the announcement at a press conference in Chandigarh, Sidhu, however, said he will assume charge the day Punjab will get a new advocate general.

Will not join hands with ex-ally BJP: Sukhbir Badal

Will not join hands with ex-ally BJP: Sukhbir Badal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The old alliance between the BJP and the SAD broke last year when the Shiromani Akali Dal quit the National Democratic Alliance over the farm laws.

Famous faces at polling stations

Famous faces at polling stations

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Voting for 117 assembly seats in Punjab and 59 assembly constituencies spread across 16 districts of Uttar Pradesh were held on Sunday.

Punjab untouched by Modi wave: Cong wins 8 seats

Punjab untouched by Modi wave: Cong wins 8 seats

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The Akali Dal-BJP alliance won on four seats and the AAP bagged one.

Allow me to take decisions, or...: Sidhu warns Cong leadership

Allow me to take decisions, or...: Sidhu warns Cong leadership

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The Congress, however, said state chiefs are free to take their decisions within the party's norms and constitution.