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Punjab CM Channi meets PM, urges repeal of farm laws

Punjab CM Channi meets PM, urges repeal of farm laws

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence here and urged him to repeal the three farm laws.

Road rage case: SC holds Sidhu guilty, but no jail term

Road rage case: SC holds Sidhu guilty, but no jail term

Rediff.com15 May 2018

The Punjab tourism minister was fined Rs 1,000 for voluntarily causing hurt to a 65-year-old man in the 1998 case.

Congress' SC leader Joginder Mann quits party

Congress' SC leader Joginder Mann quits party

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Sources said that Mann is likely to join the Aam Aadmi Party.

Sidhu softens stance, to meet Punjab CM 'for talks'

Sidhu softens stance, to meet Punjab CM 'for talks'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

The move comes a day after Channi reached out to Sidhu and offered to resolve issues through talks.

Dhoni to bat for NDTV

Dhoni to bat for NDTV

Rediff.com7 May 2006

V K Bhawra, 1987-batch IPS officer, is new Punjab DGP

V K Bhawra, 1987-batch IPS officer, is new Punjab DGP

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

The Charanjit Singh Channi-led government selected the 1987 batch IPS officer out of a panel of three officers shortlisted by the Union Public Service Commission.

Sidhu urges Muslims to vote en bloc and defeat Modi

Sidhu urges Muslims to vote en bloc and defeat Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The BJP urged the EC to take 'suo motu cognisance' and take suitable action.

AAP's giant killers fail to find place in Mann's cabinet

AAP's giant killers fail to find place in Mann's cabinet

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Among these are Labh Singh Ugoke, who defeated former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi in the Bhadaur assembly segment by a margin of 37,558 votes, and Gurmeet Singh Khuddian, who beat Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch Parkash Singh Badal in his traditional Lambi seat by 11,396 votes.

Punjab police busts terror module handled from Canada, Pakistan

Punjab police busts terror module handled from Canada, Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The Punjab police on Friday claimed to have busted an ISI-backed terror module jointly handled by Canada-based gangster Lakhbir Singh alias Landa and Pakistan-based gangster Harvinder Singh Rinda with the arrest of two of its operatives.

Vote for your favourite commentator this World Cup!

Vote for your favourite commentator this World Cup!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

A usual pet peeve for the cricket buff is the quality of cricket commentary in big tournaments. This World Cup tournament copped more than its fair share of criticism.

Azhar makes his debut in Parliament

Azhar makes his debut in Parliament

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Cricketer turned politician and newly elected Congress' Member of Parliament from Moradabad constituency Mohammad Azaruddin, hit the first six of his political career when he was allowed by speaker Meira Kumar to make his maiden speech in the Parliament.

Sidhu returns to Parliament

Sidhu returns to Parliament

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

"The SAD and BJP are united and there are no differences between us whatsoever and as far as the appointment of deputy chief ministership we would sort out the matter in a mutual consultations and not through the media," he said.

Rahul leads tractor rally in Punjab against farm laws

Rahul leads tractor rally in Punjab against farm laws

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

Addressing a public meeting in Badhni Kalan in Punjab's Moga district, Gandhi asserted that the contentious Acts would be revoked if the Congress was voted to power.

Sidhu under Sikh fire over ritual

Sidhu under Sikh fire over ritual

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

DSGMC chief Paramjit Singh Sarna, who defeated SAD for a second time in committee elections last month, also demanded in a statement that the SGPC, the top Sikh religious administration controlled by Badal's SAD, take action against Sidhu.

Court accepts bail bonds of Sidhu, his friend

Court accepts bail bonds of Sidhu, his friend

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

Seeking to play down the entry of vehicle carrying Sidhu into the court complex, Jain said, "Sidhu is not at fault. He sat in another car while we had given a number of other vehicles which were supposed to bring him to court."

Uphold Sidhu's conviction in road rage case: Punjab govt to SC

Uphold Sidhu's conviction in road rage case: Punjab govt to SC

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The hearing remained inconclusive and would continue on April 17 when Sidhu's counsel senior advocate R S Cheema will give the rebuttal to state government's argument.

Sidhu: Went to Bigg Boss to change the face of the game

Sidhu: Went to Bigg Boss to change the face of the game

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Navjot Singh Sidhu talks about his time in the Bigg Boss house.

Celebrations erupt post 5-state verdict

Celebrations erupt post 5-state verdict

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

As the results pour in from the five states which have gone to polls, scenes of celebrations can be seen across the nation.

Lollipops before polls, says Sidhu as Punjab cuts power tariffs

Lollipops before polls, says Sidhu as Punjab cuts power tariffs

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

His remarks came on a day when Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi announced slashing of the power tariff by Rs 3 per unit for the domestic sector and increasing the dearness allowance for government employees.

Future of Indian cricket bright and rosy: Sidhu

Future of Indian cricket bright and rosy: Sidhu

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu salutes VVS Laxman and the Indian team on their showing in the first Test against Australia at Mohali

Sidhu's 3-year-sentence suspended till Jan 31

Sidhu's 3-year-sentence suspended till Jan 31

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

Navjot Singh Sidhu was on Wednesday sentenced to three years' imprisonment in a road rage death case.

Chhattisgarh can never become Punjab: Baghel

Chhattisgarh can never become Punjab: Baghel

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Amid speculation about a possible change of guard in the Congress-ruled Chhattisgarh, chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday asserted that his state can never become Punjab, and said the two states bear only one similarity -- that of having numbers in their names.

Sidhu spends most for constituency

Sidhu spends most for constituency

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

Maverick Member of Parliament Navjot Singh Sidhu has achieved yet another milestone in his career. He has outdone colleagues across party lines by becoming one of two legislators who spent the most amount of Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme funds in their respective constituencies.Placed marginally behind Trinamool Congress' Mamta Banerjee, the Bharatiya Janata Party firebrand has topped the list of MPs from his state in the usage of MPLADS funds.

Channi leading Congress survey on CM face in Punjab

Channi leading Congress survey on CM face in Punjab

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

"Opinions of candidates, workers, and party MPs are being recorded to so that any feud over the CM face between Channi and Navjot Singh Siddhu can be avoided," said sources.

Amarinder to float new party, open to seat pact with BJP

Amarinder to float new party, open to seat pact with BJP

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

'Hopeful of a seat arrangement with BJP in polls if farmers protest is resolved in farmers' interest'

Mixed bag for stars in 2009 polls

Mixed bag for stars in 2009 polls

Rediff.com18 May 2009

It was a mixed bag for star contenders in the fray at the hustings. While Shatrughan Sinha, Jayaprada, Chiranjeevi and Navjot Singh Sidhu tasted victory in the Lok Sabha and assembly polls, star contestants like Vinod Khanna, Nafisa Ali and Ambareesh bit the dust.

Sidhu verdict today; faces 10-yr jail term

Sidhu verdict today; faces 10-yr jail term

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

He faces a maximum punishment of ten years imprisonment.

SC to decide review petition in Sidhu case

SC to decide review petition in Sidhu case

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

The 'intervention application' seeking review of the judgement was filed by advocate Lily Thomas, who submitted that the same was illegal.

For India's Sake, Gandhis Must GO!

For India's Sake, Gandhis Must GO!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'There are too many competent people better suited and poised to take on Modi. The Gandhis are not among them,' argues Harishchandra.

Sidhu files nomination for Amritsar bypoll

Sidhu files nomination for Amritsar bypoll

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Exuding confidence, Sidhu told media persons that the voters of Amritsar, who gave him a thumping victory in the last Lok Sabha polls, would again stand by him.

Exclusive: Sidhu on joining the BJP

Exclusive: Sidhu on joining the BJP

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Exclusive! Navjot Singh Sidhu on why he joined the BJP.

Exercise, reading and 'sewa': Farmer's 'protest life' at Delhi borders

Exercise, reading and 'sewa': Farmer's 'protest life' at Delhi borders

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Twenty days on, life has settled into a routine for protesting farmers who are devising ways to crack the code of living through an agitation with no immediate end in sight.

Speaker accepts Sidhu's resignation

Speaker accepts Sidhu's resignation

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

The Speaker informed the House that he was accepting Sidhu's resignation with effect from Monday.

Sukhbir Badal leads Akali Dal to lowest-ever tally of 3 seats

Sukhbir Badal leads Akali Dal to lowest-ever tally of 3 seats

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Often credited with his party's victory in the 2012 assembly polls, now 59, he became the youngest chief of the Shiromani Akali Dal, when he was elevated to the post in 2008.

Kartarpur corridor: Sushma tied up, 2 other ministers to go

Kartarpur corridor: Sushma tied up, 2 other ministers to go

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

On Thursday, both countries announced that they would develop Kartarpur corridor in their respective areas, linking Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab's Gurdaspur district with the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan.

SC seeks Sidhu's response in 1988 road rage case within 2 weeks

SC seeks Sidhu's response in 1988 road rage case within 2 weeks

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The apex court was hearing a matter pertaining to review of sentence awarded by it in May 2018 to the cricketer-turned-politician in the 1988 road rage case.

Laughter Challenge is back!

Laughter Challenge is back!

Rediff.com2 May 2007

The third season of the Great Indian Laughter Challenge will start on May 18.

Will Krushna make a better host than Kapil Sharma? VOTE!

Will Krushna make a better host than Kapil Sharma? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Kapil Sharma's popular show will be taken over by Krushna Abhishek.

Sidhu, Oberoi join BJP bandwagon

Sidhu, Oberoi join BJP bandwagon

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Sidhu said of Vajpayee: 'Under his leadership we can convert weakness into strength, destruction into triumph and obstacles into stepping stones.'

Sidhu, Sikdar, Jindal triumph

Sidhu, Sikdar, Jindal triumph

Rediff.com14 May 2004

The three sportspersons will make their debut in the Lok Sabha following their success at the hustings.