News for 'Manjit Singh'

Varun, Sunny, Ahan At Border 2 Success Bash

Varun, Sunny, Ahan At Border 2 Success Bash

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Anurag Singh's Border 2 released in the three-day Republic Day weekend, and is a superhit already. So its team members got together for a success bash in Mumbai.

Major Manjit, martyred Naik Khan of RR awarded Kirti Chakra

Major Manjit, martyred Naik Khan of RR awarded Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu has approved gallantry awards to 93 armed forces personnel, including two Kirti Chakras and 14 Shaurya Chakras, on the eve of Republic Day. The Kirti Chakras, India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award, have been awarded to Major Manjit from 22 Rashtriya Rifles and posthumously to Naik Dilwar Khan, 28 Rashtriya Rifles. The president also approved 305 defense decorations to Armed Forces and other personnel.

Asian Games gold medallist Manjit wants TOP Scheme inclusion

Asian Games gold medallist Manjit wants TOP Scheme inclusion

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Asian Games gold medallist Manjit Singh, who doesn't have a regular job, on Tuesday requested the sports ministry to include him in the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme to prepare for the upcoming big events like the 2020 Tokyo Games

The Sardar Who Won Over Kochi's Tummy

The Sardar Who Won Over Kochi's Tummy

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

'We are Indians irrespective whether we are Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayali or Tamilian.' 'I am the best example of this integration.'

Asiad athletics: Unheralded Manjit outshines Jinson to win third athletics gold

Asiad athletics: Unheralded Manjit outshines Jinson to win third athletics gold

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Jobless Manjit pipped pre-race favourite and national record holder Jinson Johson to take the gold in 1:46.15

Haryana removes barricades at Shambhu border after farmers' eviction

Haryana removes barricades at Shambhu border after farmers' eviction

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Following the eviction of protesting farmers from the Shambhu border, Haryana security personnel began removing cemented barricades erected to prevent Punjab farmers from reaching Delhi. The Shambhu-Ambala road, closed for over a year, is being cleared with JCBs and other machinery. Meanwhile, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha announced dharnas outside deputy commissioners' offices in protest against the Punjab Police crackdown. The groups criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab for evicting the protesters and detaining farmer leaders on Wednesday. The police action was justified by Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, who said industries and businesses were hit hard due to the prolonged closure of the highways. The protesting farmers, led by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, had been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points since February 13, 2022.

Farmer leaders detained in Punjab, protesters evicted from border

Farmer leaders detained in Punjab, protesters evicted from border

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Punjab Police detained several farmer leaders, including Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal, while they were returning from a meeting with a central delegation in Chandigarh. The police also began evicting protesting farmers from the Shambhu and Khanauri border points, which have been closed for over a year. The action comes amid concerns from industrialists in Punjab over the prolonged closure of the border points, which they say has resulted in heavy losses. The meeting between the farmer leaders and the central delegation, led by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, was inconclusive, but the next meeting is scheduled for May 4.

'Ab papa wapis aayenge,' martyr's son as he gets Kirti Chakra

'Ab papa wapis aayenge,' martyr's son as he gets Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Kabir, the son of Col Manpreet Singh, who was killed fighting terrorists in Kashmir, believes his father will return home after receiving the Kirti Chakra. The 10-year-old boy, who lit his father's pyre 19 months ago, clings to the hope that his father is alive and well, despite the reality of his death.

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: CBI collects Jagdish Tytler's voice sample

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: CBI collects Jagdish Tytler's voice sample

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The agency has found fresh evidence in the 39-years old riots case making it necessary to have the voice sample of Tytler, they said.

'Travelled 6 countries, crossed sea, jungle to reach US'

'Travelled 6 countries, crossed sea, jungle to reach US'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Over 100 Indian immigrants, including 33 each from Haryana and Gujarat, 30 from Punjab, and several from other states, were deported from the US after undertaking perilous journeys filled with extortion and hardship. The returnees landed in Amritsar in a US military plane and are now back home, facing huge debts and emotional trauma. Many of them were lured by promises of a better life in the US but fell victim to human trafficking and extortion rings. The families of the deportees are demanding strict action against the travel agents who facilitated their illegal journeys.

Asian Games, Day 10: Unheralded Manjit's unexpected gold steals the show after Sindhu's silver

Asian Games, Day 10: Unheralded Manjit's unexpected gold steals the show after Sindhu's silver

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Manjit Singh came from nowhere to snatch the men's 800m gold for the biggest medal of his life but finals continued to be a riddle for P V Sindhu

Salman Khan: Sarabjit Singh is a farmer

Salman Khan: Sarabjit Singh is a farmer

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Lieutenant, soldier killed in mysterious LoC blast

Lieutenant, soldier killed in mysterious LoC blast

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

An officer and a jawan of the army were killed in a mysterious blast near a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said.

Farmers suspend 'Dilli Chalo' march after cops open tear gas, water cannon

Farmers suspend 'Dilli Chalo' march after cops open tear gas, water cannon

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

The action came after a 'jatha' of 101 farmers, who resumed their foot march to Delhi shortly after 12 noon on Saturday from the Shambhu protest site on the Punjab-Haryana border, reached the barricades put up by the Haryana security personnel.

New twist in Sarabjit Singh case

New twist in Sarabjit Singh case

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

Manjit Singh Rattu, arrested by police in Chandigarh on Thursday and remanded to two days police custody by a local court in a cheque dishonour case, on Friday denied any role in the blasts for which Sarabjit had been sentenced to death in Pakistan.

J-K polls: 68% candidates forfeit security deposits in Jammu's 43 seats

J-K polls: 68% candidates forfeit security deposits in Jammu's 43 seats

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Incidentally, 164 of the total 356 candidates in the fray from the 43 assembly seats of Jammu region got less votes than none of the above, which gives an option to voters to reject all candidates in a constituency.

Muslims forced to shut shops in Uttarakhand town over girls' abduction

Muslims forced to shut shops in Uttarakhand town over girls' abduction

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

A local traders' body has forced Muslim shopkeepers in Dharchula to down shutters and given a call for their ouster from the Uttarakhand town after two minor girls were allegedly lured by a couple of men from Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh.

EC ropes in retired IAS/IPS officers to ensure level playing field

EC ropes in retired IAS/IPS officers to ensure level playing field

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The Election Commission on Tuesday appointed special observers for administrative, security and expenditure monitoring purposes in several states to ensure a level playing field during the upcoming elections.

Will jailed preacher Amritpal's Khadoor Sahib entry challenge SAD?

Will jailed preacher Amritpal's Khadoor Sahib entry challenge SAD?

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Amritpal Singh, the chief of the 'Waris Punjab De' outfit, who is lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh jail under the National Security Act, has thrown his hat into the ring as an Independent.

My brother, his wife threatened and asked to join BJP, claims Mamata

My brother, his wife threatened and asked to join BJP, claims Mamata

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

She lashed out at the BJP and Leader of Opposition in West Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, for "threatening" Trinamool Congress leaders with arrests by the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate.

'Tytler incited mob leading to murder of 3 Sikhs': CBI in 1984 riots chargesheet

'Tytler incited mob leading to murder of 3 Sikhs': CBI in 1984 riots chargesheet

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Tytler "incited, instigated and provoked the mob assembled at Pul Bangash Gurudwara Azad Market" on November 1, 1984 that resulted in burning down of the gurudwara and killing of three Sikhs -- Thakur Singh, Badal Singh and Gurcharan Singh -- the CBI alleged in its charge sheet filed before a special court in New Delhi.

6 Punjab police officers transferred days after Amritpal Singh's escape

6 Punjab police officers transferred days after Amritpal Singh's escape

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Punjab government on Wednesday shifted six police officials, including the senior superintendent of police Jalandhar (Rural), in Jalandhar district, where radical preacher Amritpal Singh escaped the police dragnet earlier this month.

Badminton Asia Team C'ships: Indian men get a drubbing

Badminton Asia Team C'ships: Indian men get a drubbing

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

The men's team will next face Hong Kong on Thursday.

India Salutes Martyr Lieutenant Rishi Kumar

India Salutes Martyr Lieutenant Rishi Kumar

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

The 23-year-old Indian Army officer was killed in a mysterious blast in Kashmir on Friday.

'Farmers' Protest Has Woken Up Everyone'

'Farmers' Protest Has Woken Up Everyone'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'Fifteen days ago, we were only talking of Ayodhya. Now we are talking about farmers.'

23 Punjab MLAs, ministers are Covid positive: CM

23 Punjab MLAs, ministers are Covid positive: CM

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Three of the 23 MLAs are cabinet ministers. Another minister who had tested positive earlier has recovered. The chief minister gave the number during a video conference with Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who had held a virtual meeting with CMs of opposition-ruled states to discuss a range of issues faced by them.

IBF suspends dope-tainted boxer

IBF suspends dope-tainted boxer

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

In a double jolt for Indian boxing, middle-weight pugilist Manjit Singh has been suspended for two years after failing a dope test while fellow glovesman Baljeet Singh's 'A' sample has also tested positive.

I-League: Salgaocar down Mahindra United

I-League: Salgaocar down Mahindra United

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Manjit Singh scored in the dying moments to help Salgaocar snatch a 2-1 victory over Mahindra United and avoid relegation in the I-League football on Monday.

Bhai Mohan will feud worsens

Bhai Mohan will feud worsens

Rediff.com9 May 2006

The tussle over Ranbaxy patriarch Bhai Mohan Singh's will is set to intensify with his second son Manjit Singh staking claim to his parents assets on Tuesday. The assets include shares of about 40 companies.

When two Indians won gold and silver in 800m

When two Indians won gold and silver in 800m

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

It was disappointing for Jinson Johnson not to win the 800m but the 1500m Asiad champion was far from surprised that compatriot Manjit Singh pipped him for the top prize in his pet 800m event.

BARC develops robotics-based automated vehicle

BARC develops robotics-based automated vehicle

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

The imported machine costs around Rs 3 crore (Rs 30 million) while the BARC-developed AMTS would cost Rs 50 lakhs (Rs 5 million).

TV digitisation phase two sees analogue blackout

TV digitisation phase two sees analogue blackout

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

The government-mandated digitisation programme calls for a complete switchover from analogue cable to the digital addressable system in a phased manner.

Retired Air Vice Marshal found dead

Retired Air Vice Marshal found dead

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

A retired air vice marshal allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself at his residence in Chandigarh on Wednesday.

Bhai Mohan will: Crisis intensifies

Bhai Mohan will: Crisis intensifies

Rediff.com23 May 2006

The feud over Ranbaxy patriarch Bhai Mohan Singh's will deepened as Malvinder and Shivender duo (owners of Ranbaxy and Fortis respectively) and Manjit Singh issuing separate notices to the biggest beneficiary, Analjit Singh.

Golden Temple pond being cleaned

Golden Temple pond being cleaned

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

Over 100,000 devotees have reached the temple town from all over the world for the event.

Akal Takht declares Bhindranwale 'martyr'

Akal Takht declares Bhindranwale 'martyr'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2003

Sikh community's highest religious body also 'honoured' 40 Sikh families, whose kin were killed during the 1984 Operation Blue Star.

Musharraf rejects mercy petition of Indian POW

Musharraf rejects mercy petition of Indian POW

Rediff.com5 Mar 2008

Sarabjit was sentenced to death for his alleged involvement in bomb blasts in Pakistan in 1990 that killed about 14 people. Pakistan's Supreme Court had rejected his mercy petition in 2006. Sarabjit's family claims he is innocent, saying he had strayed into Pakistani territory by mistake.