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Punjab recommends death penalty for drug smuggling

Punjab recommends death penalty for drug smuggling

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

The recommendation is being forwarded to the Union government.

'Our leaders should reciprocate': Reactions on Abhi's release

'Our leaders should reciprocate': Reactions on Abhi's release

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

First reactions from Indian politicians and public figures over release of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman.

50 days on, Cong yet to find successor to Rahul

50 days on, Cong yet to find successor to Rahul

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The Congress, who has presently become a "leaderless" party, has also been facing multiple shocks at the state levels.

Greetings pour in for Murmu cutting across political lines

Greetings pour in for Murmu cutting across political lines

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Celebrations broke out outside the Rajasthan BJP headquarters in Jaipur and the party workers burst firecrackers and distributed sweets as Murmu emerged victorious in the presidential poll.

Punjab on high alert after Ludhiana court blast kills one, injures 6

Punjab on high alert after Ludhiana court blast kills one, injures 6

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

The explosion took place in the wash room of the second floor of the court complex, said police.

Mamata, KCR skip Niti Aayog meet

Mamata, KCR skip Niti Aayog meet

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Sources said the Telangana chief minister was busy with preparations for the launch of his ambitious Rs 80,000 crore Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project that would end water woes in the state, while in a letter to Modi, the West Bengal chief minister had expressed her inability to attend the Niti Aayog meeting on June 15, saying it is "fruitless" as the body has no financial powers to support state plans.

Amid clash with BJP, Mamata speaks to Sharad Pawar

Amid clash with BJP, Mamata speaks to Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Captain Amarinder Singh, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhupesh Baghel and Ashok Gehlot recently alleged that the Centre's order transferring three IPS officers on deputation is interference in the functioning of West Bengal's administration.

CM face to decide if 60 MLAs will be elected: Sidhu

CM face to decide if 60 MLAs will be elected: Sidhu

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Without naming any party, Sidhu made the remark ahead of the announcement of the Congress' chief ministerial face by the party's former president Rahul Gandhi during his visit to Ludhiana for the February 20 Punjab assembly polls.

With repeal of farm laws, BJP hopes to recover lost ground in Punjab, UP

With repeal of farm laws, BJP hopes to recover lost ground in Punjab, UP

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The decision to roll back the farm laws will go a long way in placating the community, which had backed the saffron party wholeheartedly in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha polls besides the 2017 assembly polls, and may queer the opposition's pitch for forging a social alliance of Jats and several smaller communities with Muslims, another numerically strong group in the region, against the BJP, its leaders hope.

Rahul goes abroad to be with ailing Sonia

Rahul goes abroad to be with ailing Sonia

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Rahul left for an undisclosed location abroad amid a growing clamour for structural changes within after the party's debacle in the Uttar Pradesh polls.

The Punjabis Are Fleeing

The Punjabis Are Fleeing

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

There's an entire gurdwara dedicated to immigration. People present tiny airliner models here in the hope that Waheguru will soon give them a ticket, passport and visa to leave, reveals Shekhar Gupta.

'Wanted to float new party but never wanted to join BJP'

'Wanted to float new party but never wanted to join BJP'

Rediff.com17 May 2017

"They have produced stale news. This is two years ago when there were differences in the Congress and I said I will form my own party. Where is the question of joining the BJP? I think there are too many channels and there is too little news," he said.

Rahul's imprint on rejig; Cong appoints 5 new PCC chiefs

Rahul's imprint on rejig; Cong appoints 5 new PCC chiefs

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Congress on Monday appointed five new PCC chiefs.

10 AAP MLAs inducted into Punjab cabinet

10 AAP MLAs inducted into Punjab cabinet

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 10 ministers at Punjab Bhawan in Chandigarh.

Nabha jailbreak: Was the ISI involved?

Nabha jailbreak: Was the ISI involved?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Was the recent Nabha jailbreak a comment on lax security in Punjab jails? Or a sign that the separatist movement of the 1980s is dormant but alive?

'Highly shameful': Harsimrat slams Pak on Kartarpur fee

'Highly shameful': Harsimrat slams Pak on Kartarpur fee

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'Pakistan has made a business out of faith. How will a poor devotee pay this amount?'

BJP leaders confined to house in Patiala by farmers rescued

BJP leaders confined to house in Patiala by farmers rescued

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Around a dozen Bharatiya Janata Party leaders confined to a house in Patiala's Rajpura for nearly 12 hours allegedly by protesting farmers were rescued early Monday following a late night Punjab and Haryana high court order to the state police.

Sidhu 'most welcome', says Congress

Sidhu 'most welcome', says Congress

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Amarinder Singh met Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi and is learnt to have discussed the issue.

Rahul a 'VIP kisan', sits on sofa on tractor: Smriti

Rahul a 'VIP kisan', sits on sofa on tractor: Smriti

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Speaking to reporters at the Gujarat BJP headquarters, the Union textiles and women and child development minister hit out at Gandhi over his comment that the Congress, if voted to power, would scrap the contentious legislations.

Will revoke farm laws when Cong comes to power: Rahul

Will revoke farm laws when Cong comes to power: Rahul

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Once a Congress-led government is formed at the Centre, the farm laws will be revoked and dumped into the 'dustbin', he said, addressing a gathering in the evening here on the conclusion of his 'Kheti Bachao Yatra' (save the farming march), which began from Punjab's Moga district on Sunday.

Why Jaitley doesn't want Ahluwalia

Why Jaitley doesn't want Ahluwalia

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

All are welcome to campaign for the BJP candidate in Amritsar, except one.

Preneet Kaur denies having any bank account overseas

Preneet Kaur denies having any bank account overseas

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Former minister responds to Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com's questions.

Gehlot undergoes angioplasty after post-Covid issues

Gehlot undergoes angioplasty after post-Covid issues

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

"There was 90 percent blockage in one of his coronary arteries and one stent was placed successfully. He is absolutely fine," Dr Sudhir Bhandari, principal of the SMS medical college, told reporters.

Hero's welcome for Punjab cop whose hand was chopped off

Hero's welcome for Punjab cop whose hand was chopped off

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Before being discharged from PGIMER, Punjab Police chief Dinkar Gupta handed over to Singh his son Arshpreet's appointment letter as a constable in the force.

Amid Punjab Congress infighting, Sidhu meets Rahul, Priyanka

Amid Punjab Congress infighting, Sidhu meets Rahul, Priyanka

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

The crucial meetings come amid talks of the Congress leadership making efforts to bring all leaders together ahead of next year's Punjab Assembly polls and present a united face of the party.

Is govt aware of Khalistani app on Google store?

Is govt aware of Khalistani app on Google store?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The home ministry can notify Google of the Voice of Punjab app's hateful content and have the app taken down from the app store. The glorification of Beant Singh's assassination alone is enough to have the app taken down.

Left with just 5 days of Covid vaccine stock: Punjab CM

Left with just 5 days of Covid vaccine stock: Punjab CM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Singh stressed that if Punjab was able to meet its target of administering two lakh shots a day, then its current supplies will last only three days.

ED raids on Channi's nephew: Sidhu says no clean chit to anyone

ED raids on Channi's nephew: Sidhu says no clean chit to anyone

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Replying to a question on the Enforcement Directorate raids at many places including at the premises of Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi's nephew, Sidhu slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre over the raids and said the ED took action after nearly four years of the registration of the case.

7 children killed as school bus falls in canal

7 children killed as school bus falls in canal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The cause of the accident was the narrow bridge near the canal.

'Kartarpur model' may help resolve future conflicts: Manmohan

'Kartarpur model' may help resolve future conflicts: Manmohan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

"Peace and harmony is the only way forward to ensure a prosperous future," Dr Singh said.

Punjab cabinet passes resolution supporting farmers

Punjab cabinet passes resolution supporting farmers

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi had convened an emergency meeting of newly reconstituted Council of Ministers in view of the 'Bharat Bandh' call given by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) to protest against the three agri laws, an official statement said after the cabinet meeting.

Battle of Longewala hero Brig Chandpuri passes away

Battle of Longewala hero Brig Chandpuri passes away

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Hindi film 'Border', in which actor Sunny Deol played the role of Brig Chandpuri, was also made in 1997 depicting the Indo-Pak war in Rajasthan.

Sidhu surrenders in Patiala court in 1988 road rage case, sent to jail

Sidhu surrenders in Patiala court in 1988 road rage case, sent to jail

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The 58-year-old surrendered shortly after 4 pm, and was taken for the mandatory medical examination, conducted at the Mata Kaushalya Hospital.

Akali leader Manjinder Sirsa joins BJP ahead of Punjab polls

Akali leader Manjinder Sirsa joins BJP ahead of Punjab polls

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Sirsa has been a prominent face of the Akali Dal in the national capital and was a strong supporter of the farmers' protests against the three contentious farm laws. He said he will continue to work for Sikh causes.

No Party Can Solve Punjab's Problems!

No Party Can Solve Punjab's Problems!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Punjab faces many mortal threats. For most of these the people of Punjab are themselves responsible. And unless they take a brutal hard look within, their future generations have to be resigned to continue living with this constant slide, warns Shekhar Gupta.

Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala shot dead a day after govt withdraws security

Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala shot dead a day after govt withdraws security

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Mansa civil surgeon Dr Ranjeet Rai told reporters that Moosewala was brought dead at the civil hospital.

Harsimrat's resignation mere theatrics; too little, too late: Cong

Harsimrat's resignation mere theatrics; too little, too late: Cong

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'Why don't you resign from the Lok Sabha? Why does the Akali Dal party not withdraw support from the Modi government?'

Pathankot attack martyr's brother, wife thrashed in Gurdaspur

Pathankot attack martyr's brother, wife thrashed in Gurdaspur

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Hardip Singh and his wife, Kulwinder Kaur, were thrashed in an area falling under Bhaini Mian Khan police station on May 13 with a video of the incident going viral on social media.

1984 riots guilty remain unpunished: Jaitley

1984 riots guilty remain unpunished: Jaitley

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Raking up the issue of 1984 riots, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley on Monday alleged that those guilty for the "state sponsored" violence still remain unpunished.

Amid tussle with Punjab CM, Sidhu loses key portfolios

Amid tussle with Punjab CM, Sidhu loses key portfolios

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Navjot Sidhu has been given power and new and renewable energy sources, and his tourism and cultural affairs portfolio has been given to Charanjit Singh Channi.