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JMM supporters demonstrate in support of Soren as ED quizzes CM in mining case

JMM supporters demonstrate in support of Soren as ED quizzes CM in mining case

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

They raised slogans against the Bharatiya Janata Party and the central agencies.

Actor Sonu Sood's sister joins politics, to contest Punjab polls

Actor Sonu Sood's sister joins politics, to contest Punjab polls

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

However, Sonu Sood has no such plans for himself.

4 J'khand ministers return to Ranchi; 1 more MLA shifted to Raipur resort

4 J'khand ministers return to Ranchi; 1 more MLA shifted to Raipur resort

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

One of the ministers said they are going back to Ranchi for a Cabinet meeting scheduled on Thursday.

'Gadar is a powerful word that came out of Partition'

'Gadar is a powerful word that came out of Partition'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a common man's house is on fire, he is infused with extraordinary strength.' 'He will go to any length to save his home and family even if he is not as big and strong as Sunnyji.'

It's his right, says Khattar as Dera chief walks out of jail

It's his right, says Khattar as Dera chief walks out of jail

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Haryana Jail Minister Ranjit Singh Chautala also said, "Gurmeet Ram Rahim is like every other prisoner here and he also has his fundamental rights."

Punjab cabinet approves trust vote session

Punjab cabinet approves trust vote session

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The Punjab cabinet has approved the summoning of a special session of the assembly on September 22 to bring a confidence motion.

TRS, BJD, AAP to skip Mamata's meet on Prez poll

TRS, BJD, AAP to skip Mamata's meet on Prez poll

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

With numbers on its side -- the ruling NDA has about half the votes of the electoral college -- and the possible support of fence-sitters like the BJD, the AIADMK and the YSRCP, the NDA candidate will likely sail through the contest.

AAP storms to power in Punjab with 2/3rd majority

AAP storms to power in Punjab with 2/3rd majority

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The incumbent Congress could win only 18 seats, with Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi losing both seats he contested -- Chamkaur Sahib as well as Bhadaur.

Drugs case: Majithia's anticipatory bail plea dismissed by Mohali court

Drugs case: Majithia's anticipatory bail plea dismissed by Mohali court

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Majithia had moved a court on Thursday after the case was registered and a lookout circular issued against him.

Former comedian Mann gets down to serious business

Former comedian Mann gets down to serious business

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

From a comedian to Punjab chief minister, Bhagwant Mann has seen a phenomenal rise in a political career of just over a decade.

How Kamalpreet battled depression to shine at Tokyo Olympics

How Kamalpreet battled depression to shine at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

The COVID-19 lockdown had wreaked havoc on her mental health to such an extent that discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur had started trying her hand in cricket to handle the psychological toll of the shutdown.

Punjab poll: Channi to contest from Chamkaur Sahib, Sidhu from Amritsar East

Punjab poll: Channi to contest from Chamkaur Sahib, Sidhu from Amritsar East

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Controversial Punjabi singer Sidhu Mussewala, who joined the Congress sometime ago will contest from Mansa and actor Sonu Sood's sister Malvika Sood from Moga.

Disruptions continue in Parl over Rahul remark, Adani

Disruptions continue in Parl over Rahul remark, Adani

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Parliament's Budget session has been a washout since the beginning of its second part on March 13, with the BJP demanding an apology from Gandhi.

Congress set to promise single rate GST

Congress set to promise single rate GST

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Simpler GST structure will be key poll plank, Congress sources tell Archis Mohan.

I may be poor but not weak: Channi's retort to Sidhu

I may be poor but not weak: Channi's retort to Sidhu

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Sidhu in a press conference on Friday had questioned the Channi-led state government over the steps taken for the delivery of justice in the cases of desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib and drug trafficking.

Delhi remote control: Oppn after Kejriwal holds Punjab meeting

Delhi remote control: Oppn after Kejriwal holds Punjab meeting

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

SAD dubbed "Kejriwal's meeting" as "unconstitutional and unacceptable".

Assembly polls: All 117 constituencies in Punjab, 59 in UP to vote on Sunday

Assembly polls: All 117 constituencies in Punjab, 59 in UP to vote on Sunday

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

The Congress is banking on decisions like reducing electricity tariff and fuel prices, taken during current CM Charanjit Singh Channi's 111-day tenure.

Punjab FM says state govt will challenge farm Bills in SC

Punjab FM says state govt will challenge farm Bills in SC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The Congress leader told reporters that the Punjab government is 'preparing to challenge the Bills in the apex court on two counts'. "First, it is a state subject and the Union government has no right to enact a legislation on it. "Besides, the federal government cannot destroy the economy of states. Due to the Bills, losses will be too much for a small state like Punjab," he said.

No BJP ally in Union cabinet after Paswan's passing

No BJP ally in Union cabinet after Paswan's passing

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Following the death of Lok Janshakti Party leader and Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan, Ramdas Athawale of Republican Party of India is the lone member from the Bharatiya Janata Party allies in the National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre.

Bhagwant Mann: Former comedian to Punjab's next CM

Bhagwant Mann: Former comedian to Punjab's next CM

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Before his legislative assembly debut this time, he has been elected twice as a Member of Parliament from Sangrur.

Channi, Randhawa hatched conspiracy against me, alleges Majithia

Channi, Randhawa hatched conspiracy against me, alleges Majithia

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Tuesday accused Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and deputy CM Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa of hatching a conspiracy against him and dubbed registration of case against him as 'political vendetta.'

J'khand CM Soren to seek trust vote on Monday amid disqualification threat

J'khand CM Soren to seek trust vote on Monday amid disqualification threat

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

As per a letter sent to the MLAs by the assembly secretariat, the chief minister has expressed his willingness to move a motion of confidence to prove his majority.

Govt linking farmers' stir with Khalistanis: Harsimrat

Govt linking farmers' stir with Khalistanis: Harsimrat

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Badal said farmers are braving the cold and waiting at Delhi's borders but the government's "eyes and ears are shut".

Is the IPL ready for expansion?

Is the IPL ready for expansion?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Dravid said that if there are more teams, all the talented players could be fitted in and there won't be a drop in quality.

Rivals abuse me and Mann as they don't want an honest govt: Kejriwal

Rivals abuse me and Mann as they don't want an honest govt: Kejriwal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

In a swipe at his Punjab counterpart, Kejriwal said Charanjit Singh Channi has been having nightmares about him and is unable to sleep these days.

'Who's Pappu now?': Mahua Moitra tears into govt over economy

'Who's Pappu now?': Mahua Moitra tears into govt over economy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

She also took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party over its defeat in the just-concluded Himachal Pradesh assembly elections, saying the ruling party's president could not hold on to his home state. "Who is the Pappu now?" she asked.

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.

What Is Nitish Kumar Up To?

What Is Nitish Kumar Up To?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Can Nitishbabu create an anti-BJP phalanx like Jayaprakash Narayan did in 1977 or will his efforts come undone by Opposition leaders' political ambitions and, of course, the BJP's agency-aided campaign of intimidation?

Congress sweeps Punjab civic polls, boost for Amarinder

Congress sweeps Punjab civic polls, boost for Amarinder

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The ruling Congress on Wednesday swept the urban body polls in Punjab, winning six municipal corporations, emerging as the largest party in the seventh and bagging most of the 109 municipal council and nagar panchayats.

Akali Dal suspends Bibi Jagir Kaur over SGPC poll row

Akali Dal suspends Bibi Jagir Kaur over SGPC poll row

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

The Shiromani Akali Dal also issued a two-day ultimatum to her to stop "anti-party" activities, failing which, it said, strict disciplinary action would be taken against her.

Include Muslims in new citizenship law: BJP ally

Include Muslims in new citizenship law: BJP ally

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

'People belonging to all religions reside in our country and this is our strength that they stay together as a team. Why should you exclude (them)?'

Basavaraj Bommai latest in father-son duo club to occupy CM's chair

Basavaraj Bommai latest in father-son duo club to occupy CM's chair

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

His father Somappa Rayappa Bommai was the state chief minister during 1988-1989.

Cong's Punjab face-saver: Sidhu to stay as PCC chief

Cong's Punjab face-saver: Sidhu to stay as PCC chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

The decision was reached after an over two-hour meeting at the Punjab Congress Bhavan between chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Sidhu, who had resigned from the post of the state party chief on Tuesday.

5 MUST-SEE Amitabh SUSPENSE Movies

5 MUST-SEE Amitabh SUSPENSE Movies

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Amitabh Bachchan will be seen in Rumy Jafry's thriller Chehre, and while the trailer looks good, this isn't the first time the actor has *thrilled* us!

Cracks were visible even before SAD quit NDA

Cracks were visible even before SAD quit NDA

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Strains in relations between the SAD and the BJP had begun surfacing for over a year.

Thousands clicked photos, don't know who was Chawla: Sidhu

Thousands clicked photos, don't know who was Chawla: Sidhu

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Chawla, who is the general secretary of Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee and is known to speak for 'Khalistan', had shared the purported picture on his Facebook page.

Akshay Kumar, named in Punjab sacrilege cases, appears before SIT

Akshay Kumar, named in Punjab sacrilege cases, appears before SIT

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Kumar has denied arranging any meeting between former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal and the Dera Sacha Sauda sect head.

Major lapse in PM's security in Punjab; Centre faults state govt

Major lapse in PM's security in Punjab; Centre faults state govt

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Punjab visit was cut short on Wednesday after a "major security lapse" as he was stranded on a flyover for 20 minutes due to a blockade by protesters, prompting the Union Home Ministry to seek an immediate report from the state government and strict action against those responsible.

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Jubilee's irresistible celebration of cinema and all its good, bad, ugly ways lives up to its title, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Media must be vigilant, point out govt's shortcomings: Manmohan Singh

Media must be vigilant, point out govt's shortcomings: Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said the media needs to remain vigilant and flag shortcomings of the government with a view to improve the effectiveness of governance.