News for 'Balbir Singh'

Small state Leftists seek bigger role

Small state Leftists seek bigger role

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

Rediff.com spoke to Dahiya and learnt that the state CPI-M unit, though insignificant in terms of political seats, is quietly helping people and changing archaic caste equations.

CRPF man gets life for killing colleagues

CRPF man gets life for killing colleagues

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

A resident of Gurdaspur area of Punjab, Singh had a tiff with the mess commander on January 8, 2001 and opened fire killing his platoon commander and a constable.

3-member MHA panel to probe security breach during PM's visit to Punjab

3-member MHA panel to probe security breach during PM's visit to Punjab

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The MHA has also sought an immediate report from the state government besides asking it to fix responsibility and take strict action against those responsible.

Sikh leader in Heroes of Environment list

Sikh leader in Heroes of Environment list

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

Describing Seechewal as the man 'who set out to clean up this mess', the magazine lauded him for mobilising people to launch a movement that taught the people why they should clean the 'Kali Bein'.

Post-9/11 murder sparks feature film

Post-9/11 murder sparks feature film

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Sweet Amerika, a feature film to be released on September 19 in seven cinemas in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary, is inspired by the murder of Arizona-based Sikh businessman Balbir Singh Sodhi in the wake of 9/11.

Weightlifter Prameelavalli withdraws

Weightlifter Prameelavalli withdraws

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

Commonwealth Games medal prospect B Premeelavalli cited family problems for her late withdrawal from the team.

Largest gold donation at Tirupati temple

Largest gold donation at Tirupati temple

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Balbir Singh Uppal, a Chandigarh-based industrialist, went for a darshan of Lord Venkateswara during the VIP break and soon after handed over seven pieces of puja items made of gold to TTD deputy executive officer G Balaramaiah.

5 Amarinder govt ministers may not find place in new Punjab cabinet

5 Amarinder govt ministers may not find place in new Punjab cabinet

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Pargat Singh, Raj Kumar Verka, Gurkirat Singh Kotli, Sangat Singh Gilzian, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Kuljit Nagra and Rana Gurjit Singh are likely to be included in the cabinet, according to the sources.

11 dead after gas leak in Punjab's Ludhiana; magisterial probe ordered

11 dead after gas leak in Punjab's Ludhiana; magisterial probe ordered

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Police have sealed the area while a fire brigade and an ambulance have been deployed there.

Olympians to protest against IHF

Olympians to protest against IHF

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

They will take part in a procession in New Delhi to protest against the functioning of the Indian Hockey Federation.

Purushottam Exp mishap due to human error

Purushottam Exp mishap due to human error

Rediff.com8 Jul 2005

Three railway employees - the driver, assistant driver of a light engine and the assistant stationmaster of Gamariah station - have been suspended in connection with the accident.

3 sentenced to death for murder

3 sentenced to death for murder

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Lakhan and his sons Mahinder, Suresh and Satbir were working in their fields on December 1, 2001, when Balbir Singh and his sons attacked them.

Indo-Pak Punjab Games commence at Patiala

Indo-Pak Punjab Games commence at Patiala

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

The inaugural Indo-Pak Punjab Games kicked off in Patiala on Sunday. Next year the games will be held in Lahore.

Delhi top cop wants security from renegade inspect

Delhi top cop wants security from renegade inspect

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Paul, now set for a five-year tenure as a member of the Union Public Service Commission, has claimed that Singh is planning to cause harm to him and his family and therefore, adequate security should be provided to them.

Pakistan may expel 2 Indian diplomats it thinks are 'spies'

Pakistan may expel 2 Indian diplomats it thinks are 'spies'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Geo TV reported that commercial counsellor Rajesh Agnihotri and press counsellor Balbir Singh may be expelled.

Ahead of Punjab poll Modi hosts prominent Sikhs, talks of work done for community

Ahead of Punjab poll Modi hosts prominent Sikhs, talks of work done for community

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a number of prominent Sikhs at his residence on Friday and highlighted the works done by his government for the community.

Mercedes, Audi to hike prices to offset rising input costs

Mercedes, Audi to hike prices to offset rising input costs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India on Thursday said it will hike prices of select models by up to two per cent from January 1, 2022, to offset feature enhancement and rising input costs. At the same time, Audi announced a price increase of up to 3 per cent across its entire model range, effective from January 1 next year. Mercedes, however, said it is committed to price protection to customers who have booked their cars and are waiting for more than four months for select models.

'My last desire is to see the Indian hockey team win an Olympic gold'

'My last desire is to see the Indian hockey team win an Olympic gold'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Triple Olympic hockey gold medallist Balbir Singh is hopeful of the P R Sreejesh-led men's hockey team winning a medal at the Games in Rio.

Hockey Olympian Tarlochan Bawa dies

Hockey Olympian Tarlochan Bawa dies

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

A member of India's gold medal-winning team of the 1948 London Olympics, he was 85 and leaves behind two daughters and a son.

Rs 200 cr penalty: Maruti gets relief, but with rider

Rs 200 cr penalty: Maruti gets relief, but with rider

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Appellate tribunal NCLAT on Monday stayed the Rs 200 crore penalty imposed by the Competition Commission on Maruti Suzuki but directed the car maker to deposit 10 per cent of the total amount within three weeks. The amount has to be deposited with the Registrar of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). A three-member NCLAT bench stayed the demand notice issued on October 27 to the car maker, subject to the condition of depositing 10 per cent of the penalty amount.

Life ban on women lifters reduced

Life ban on women lifters reduced

Rediff.com11 May 2005

On a plea from the IOA, the ban on the three who tested positive at the Athens Games was cut to two years.

Sunil Kumar strikes gold

Sunil Kumar strikes gold

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

The Indian boxer won only the second gold medal ever for the country at the World Cadet Boxing Championships.

WFI official denies aiding and abetting doping

WFI official denies "aiding and abetting" doping

Rediff.com6 May 2003

General secretary Balbir Singh Bhatia said he is completely ignorant about drugs.

HC notice to Delhi police commissioner

HC notice to Delhi police commissioner

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

Ajay Malik has accused K K Paul of harassing his missing father Balbir Singh.

More carmakers plan to hike prices from January

More carmakers plan to hike prices from January

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Carmakers Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Renault, Kia India and MG Motor on Wednesday announced plans to hike vehicle prices from January to partially offset the impact of rising input costs. They join the likes of market leader Maruti Suzuki India and Tata Motors, which have also made the year-end announcements to raise prices from next month. Audi India said it will increase prices of its entire model range by up to 1.7 per cent, while Mercedes-Benz India noted it will hike the prices by up to 5 per cent from January 1.

Rift in farmers' front over seat sharing for Punjab polls

Rift in farmers' front over seat sharing for Punjab polls

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Chaduni has made known his displeasure days after talks between his outfit SSP and Rajewal-led SSM for a pre-poll alliance for the state assembly polls.

Look-alike issue not serious: Shatru

Look-alike issue not serious: Shatru

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

The minister said he felt sad for the securitymen who were suspended after his look-alike Balbir Singh Rajput entered the Parliament complex.

Death sentence for Sodhi's killer

Death sentence for Sodhi's killer

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

Akshay Kumar's goes for Gold

Akshay Kumar's goes for Gold

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Get ready for Akshay Kumar's next biopic!

'People are suddenly treating me like a star'

'People are suddenly treating me like a star'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

'Once I left my photographs at Ram Gopal Varma's office.' 'I told a friend I was concerned no one had contacted me. My friend said, "Itni jaldi nahin hota idhar. Time lagega".'

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Mother's Day reminded me of how my mom learned to cook Indian food.

Mandaviya asks states to stay alert amid Covid spike

Mandaviya asks states to stay alert amid Covid spike

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

The Centre and the states need to continue working in collaborative spirit as was done during the previous surges for COVID-19 prevention and management, Mandaviya said.

Will meeting with Modi bring achche din for ex-servicemen?

Will meeting with Modi bring achche din for ex-servicemen?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Veterans protesting for early implementation of One Rank, One Pension are likely to meet Modi in the last week of August.

My father paid Rs 6 cr to Kejriwal for ticket: AAP candidate's son

My father paid Rs 6 cr to Kejriwal for ticket: AAP candidate's son

Rediff.com11 May 2019

However, Balbir Singh Jakhar, in a press conference, denied it saying his son has never stayed with him and he was lying.

Audi rolls out Rs 1.94-crore RS 7 Sportback

Audi rolls out Rs 1.94-crore RS 7 Sportback

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

The new RS 7 Sportback is expected to give competition to the likes of Mercedes-AMG E 63 S and the BMW M5.

Polling held for over 100 civic bodies in Punjab

Polling held for over 100 civic bodies in Punjab

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Polling was held for over hundred civic bodies in Punjab on Sunday amid stray incidents of skirmishes at some places.

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Indian sports in 2020

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Indian sports in 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

A look at the few bright spots, the many worries, and moments that made for a distinctly indelible 2020.

6 Punjab cops get MHA notice for 'major security lapse' during PM visit

6 Punjab cops get MHA notice for 'major security lapse' during PM visit

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Union Home Ministry has issued showcause notices to six senior officers, including the Bathinda police chief, over the "major lapses in security" during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab, officials said here on Friday.