News for 'Indian Punjab'

Unidentified object lands near Jalandhar; worker hurt, house damaged

Unidentified object lands near Jalandhar; worker hurt, house damaged

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Local residents said a migrant labourer was injured in the incident, while a few houses in the area also sustained damage. Parts of the unidentified object were lying in the area, they said.

Super Cup: FC Goa set up epic battle with Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Super Cup: FC Goa set up epic battle with Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) defeated Kerala Blasters 2-1 to advance to the Super Cup semifinals.

I'm Not A Selector: Gambhir On Shreyas Omission

I'm Not A Selector: Gambhir On Shreyas Omission

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Gambhir, a former BJP MP, was effusive in his praise for the Indian cricket board for inviting the three chiefs of the armed forces to attend the IPL title clash, saying, 'It's an unbelievable step.'

YouTuber linked to Jyoti Malhotra arrested for spying for Pak

YouTuber linked to Jyoti Malhotra arrested for spying for Pak

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Jasbir Singh, a resident of Village Mahlan in Rupnagar district, who operates a YouTube channel 'Jaan Mahal', was found to be associated with a Pakistani Intelligence Operative (PIO), Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said.

Modi visits Adampur air base days after Op Sindoor, meets soldiers

Modi visits Adampur air base days after Op Sindoor, meets soldiers

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Modi's visit comes after days of intense conflict between India and Pakistan following Indian strikes in terror sites in the neighbouring country on May 7 under Operarion Sindoor.

Dravid on what went wrong for Royals in IPL 2025

Dravid on what went wrong for Royals in IPL 2025

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Rajasthan Royals struggled in IPL 2025, managing just three wins out of 13 matches to be placed ninth out of 10 teams.

Play-off venues moved; Ahmedabad set to host IPL final

Play-off venues moved; Ahmedabad set to host IPL final

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The BCCI has also taken the monsoon season into consideration before deciding on the venues.

Without imposition, we will learn: Kamal Haasan on Hindi row

Without imposition, we will learn: Kamal Haasan on Hindi row

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Where does Kamal Haasan stand on the issue of imposition of Hindi in the south? "I stand with Punjab. I stand with Karnataka. I stand with Andhra," is his quick reply.

Foreign IPL players head home

Foreign IPL players head home

Rediff.com10 May 2025

"We're deeply grateful for the swift coordination and support from the BCCI, local authorities, and the police who made this possible," the RCB statement added.

Gill India's fifth youngest Test captain

Gill India's fifth youngest Test captain

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Star batter Shubman Gill was on Saturday named captain of the Indian Test squad for the upcoming five-match away series against England, signaling the start of a new era in Indian red-ball cricket.

ISL: In-form Punjab make it three back-to-back wins

ISL: In-form Punjab make it three back-to-back wins

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Goals from Ezequiel Vidal and Filip Mrzljak helped Punjab FC defeat Hyderabad FC 2-0 and make it three wins in a row for the side in the Indian Super League in New Delhi on Wednesday.

India expels Pak official at Pak mission; gives 24 hrs to leave country

India expels Pak official at Pak mission; gives 24 hrs to leave country

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The external affairs ministry said the official has been given 24 hours to leave India.

DC's playoff hopes get huge boost; Jacks to rejoin MI

DC's playoff hopes get huge boost; Jacks to rejoin MI

Rediff.com16 May 2025

In a major boost to Delhi Capitals, vice-captain Faf du Plessis has decided to return for the remainder of the IPL while England all-rounder Will Jacks will rejoin Mumbai Indians for their final two league fixtures.

Punjab Kings make big changes ahead of IPL 2025

Punjab Kings make big changes ahead of IPL 2025

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Punjab Kings parted ways with head coach Trevor Bayliss and head of cricket development Sanjay Bangar.

ISL: Punjab beat Odisha to score second successive win

ISL: Punjab beat Odisha to score second successive win

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Riding on goals from Nihal Sudeesh and Leon Augustine, Punjab FC beat Odisha FC 2-1 here on Friday to clinch their second successive win in the ongoing Indian Super League season.

Sirens, blackouts in border states as Pak attack foiled

Sirens, blackouts in border states as Pak attack foiled

Rediff.com9 May 2025

People in several districts of Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Gujarat spent an anxious night as authorities enforced blackouts amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan.

Weather gods likely to decide MI, DC's fate

Weather gods likely to decide MI, DC's fate

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Mumbai Indians were the first team to leave the field while Delhi players stayed back doing light training but were eventually forced to call it off.

Punjab gives nod to prosecute Ram Rahim in sacrilege cases

Punjab gives nod to prosecute Ram Rahim in sacrilege cases

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The move came days after the Supreme Court vacated the stay imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the trial in three sacrilege cases.

Indians Want To Make An Experience Of Every Trip

Indians Want To Make An Experience Of Every Trip

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

'Adventure travel, cultural tours, and wellness retreats are in high demand.'

Hazlewood's return ignites RCB's IPL title dream

Hazlewood's return ignites RCB's IPL title dream

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'Josh is such a key figure for us -- not just with his bowling, because we know it's world-class and what he does time and again -- but also as part of the bowling unit, that sort of calm head out there for everybody else to lean on.'

Who is Mitch Owen? PBKS' Rs 3 Cr Maxwell replacement

Who is Mitch Owen? PBKS' Rs 3 Cr Maxwell replacement

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Punjab Kings have signed Australian all-rounder Mitch Owen as a replacement for the injured Glenn Maxwell, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL season.

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

42 years of World Cup triumph: A Day that made Indian cricket what it is

Hafiz Saeed's JuD claims involvement in ousting Hasina

Hafiz Saeed's JuD claims involvement in ousting Hasina

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Some leaders of the banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) of Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed have claimed that their outfit played a role in last year's mass anti-government protests in Bangladesh that led to the ouster of prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Punjab CM Mann felicitates Paris Olympians

Punjab CM Mann felicitates Paris Olympians

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

The chief minister said the state government is working wholeheartedly for the promotion of sports.

How Impact sub Ashwani derailed Gujarat Titans...

How Impact sub Ashwani derailed Gujarat Titans...

Rediff.com31 May 2025

The left-arm quick, introduced as an Impact substitute in place of the seasoned opener Rohit Sharma, returned figures of 1 for 28 in 3.3 overs, as Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Titans in the IPL eliminator in Mullanpur on Friday.

India counters Pak's actions, strikes 8 military installations

India counters Pak's actions, strikes 8 military installations

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Pakistani military targets at Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur and Chunian were engaged using air-launched precision weapons from Indian fighter jets and the retaliation largely focused on command and control centres, radar sites and weapon storage areas, Qureshi said.

NIA, IB grill 'spy' Jyoti Malhotra; probe Pak, China visits

NIA, IB grill 'spy' Jyoti Malhotra; probe Pak, China visits

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Jyoti was among 12 people who have been arrested from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh over the past two weeks on charges of espionage, with investigators pointing at an alleged Pakistan-linked spy network operating in north India.

'When I Founded RCB, It Was My Dream To Bring The IPL Trophy To Bengaluru'

'When I Founded RCB, It Was My Dream To Bring The IPL Trophy To Bengaluru'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Vijay Mallya, who played a crucial role in building RCB's core identity -- most notably by backing a young Virat Kohli, and later signing superstars like Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers -- shared a series of heartfelt messages after the final.

Ruckus in Parliament over deportation of Indians from US

Ruckus in Parliament over deportation of Indians from US

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

A US military aircraft carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar on Wednesday, the first such batch of Indians deported by the Donald Trump government as part of a crackdown against illegal immigrants.

'Kohli knew my name, his words reinforced my belief'

'Kohli knew my name, his words reinforced my belief'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

It was a surreal feeling for Nehal Wadhera when he found out that Virat Kohli knew him by his first name.

Pakistan was informed only after the strikes: Jaishankar

Pakistan was informed only after the strikes: Jaishankar

Rediff.com26 May 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has informed a parliamentary panel that Pakistan was notified about Indian strikes on terror camps in their territory only after they were carried out. He also clarified that the decision to halt the military operation was taken bilaterally following a request from Pakistan, and there was no US mediation involved. Jaishankar emphasized India's zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and the importance of conveying a united message against it globally.

Too early to...: Top US army general on Operation Sindoor

Too early to...: Top US army general on Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com8 May 2025

A top American military commander has said that the US is watching the situation very closely after Indian military strikes on terror targets in PoK and Pakistan's Punjab province. The United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) is one of six geographic Unified Combatant Commands of the United States Armed Forces, headquartered in Hawaii. Earlier on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said he wants India and Pakistan to stop the conflict, saying if he can do anything to help, he will be there. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told reporters in New Delhi on Wednesday that the Indian military carried out a measured, non-escalatory, proportionate, and responsible strike to dismantle terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan to deter and to pre-empt any further terrorist strikes.

'If Gill performs with the bat, his captaincy will flourish'

'If Gill performs with the bat, his captaincy will flourish'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

The Indian cricket team's upcoming tour of England will be an examination for new Test leader Shubman Gill, and his success as captain will depend on his own batting performance, reckons former India selector Saba Karim.

SKY's viral umbrella moment melts hearts

SKY's viral umbrella moment melts hearts

Rediff.com22 May 2025

One quiet, heartwarming moment stood out - Suryakumar Yadav sharing his umbrella with veteran broadcaster Harsha Bhogle during the post-match presentation.

Kesari 2: What *Really* Happened

Kesari 2: What *Really* Happened

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The grilling of Brigadier-General Dyer by Akshay Kumar's Sir C Sankaran Nair, as shown in Kesari 2, is purely an imaginary sequence, proves Utkarsh Mishra.

Nuke tests behind multiple quakes in Pak? NCS clarifies

Nuke tests behind multiple quakes in Pak? NCS clarifies

Rediff.com12 May 2025

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake shook parts of Pakistan on Monday with the epicentre located close to a prominent faultline in its Punjab province, the director of the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.

India Must Be Ready For Next War With Pakistan

India Must Be Ready For Next War With Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

India has to fill in all the critical gaps in missiles, ammunition, sensors and stockpile in the fastest possible manner, focusing on the critical instruments that worked this time, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Jammu, parts of south Kashmir go dark after blasts, sirens sounded

Jammu, parts of south Kashmir go dark after blasts, sirens sounded

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Drones were sighted and explosions were heard in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, a day after India thwarted attempts by the Pakistan military to attack Indian military installations using drones and missiles. The drones were also engaged in Udhampur and Nagrota of Jammu and Punjab. Heavy cross-border shelling started along the International Border in Suchetgarh and Ramgarh sectors of Jammu and Samba districts. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah appealed to residents to stay indoors and ignore rumors.

Punjab CM denied political clearance to visit Paris

Punjab CM denied political clearance to visit Paris

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The Centre has denied political clearance to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his visit to Paris to support the Indian Hockey team at the Olympic Games, an official source said on Saturday.

CSK or RR? Who are the worst catchers of IPL 2025?

CSK or RR? Who are the worst catchers of IPL 2025?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

IPL 2025: CSK, RR repeat offenders in dropping catches; Arya, Hetmyer luckiest