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Punjab to have 2 deputy CMs, a Jat Sikh and a Hindu

Punjab to have 2 deputy CMs, a Jat Sikh and a Hindu

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Congress leader Sukhjinder Randhawa and Brahm Mohindra will be two deputies to Punjab's Chief Minister-designate Charanjit Singh Channi, said party leader Pawan Kumar Bansal.

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.

Javelin thrower Kang confident of clean chit in doping case

Javelin thrower Kang confident of clean chit in doping case

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Caught in the dope net, Asian Games bronze-medallist javelin thrower Davinder Singh Kang on Sunday said the failed result is because of a declared medication he took for sore throat and he is confident of being cleared in the disciplinary hearing.

Amarinder Singh: The man who revived Cong in Punjab

Amarinder Singh: The man who revived Cong in Punjab

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The 79-year-old widely respected and popular leader steered the Congress in 2017 to a landslide victory in the 117-member assembly to occupy the chief minister's post for the second time.

Farmers hold protests at district headquarters in Punjab, Haryana

Farmers hold protests at district headquarters in Punjab, Haryana

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

The Haryana Police closed the Ambala-Patiala highway after protesters gathered at the Shambhu border point with adjoining Punjab. The ruling Congress also held protests in Punjab, with the state unit chief Sunil Jakhar participating in one near the Shambhu border.

Mercury dips; more relief likely as IMD forecasts rains in next few days

Mercury dips; more relief likely as IMD forecasts rains in next few days

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The mercury in Delhi, which recorded its hottest day of the year so far at 45.6 degrees Celsius on Sunday, came down to 42.4 degrees Celsius, according to the India meteorological department.

Neeraj Chopra, Sable give India reason to cheer

Neeraj Chopra, Sable give India reason to cheer

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Neeraj Chopra broke his own meet record while Sable set a new national record time of 8 minutes 20.20 seconds to win the 3000m steeplechase

Punjab: Meet the giant killers of AAP

Punjab: Meet the giant killers of AAP

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

A social activist, a young law graduate, a debutante, and an eye surgeon -- Punjab polls gave gave birth to a number of giant killers from the Aam Aadmi Party, who drubbed such stalwarts as Navjot Singh Sidhu, the Badals, and even Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi.

Alt News' Zubair moves SC to quash all six FIRS against him in UP

Alt News' Zubair moves SC to quash all six FIRS against him in UP

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair on Thursday moved the Supreme Court seeking the quashing of six FIR lodged against him in several districts of Uttar Pradesh.

'I won't make fun of Sardars in my films'

'I won't make fun of Sardars in my films'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'My main concern was that a proper Sardar would not fit in the acting world, but things are changed now.'

How NIA got Jack, John, Alpha, Golf to bring down Yasin Malik

How NIA got Jack, John, Alpha, Golf to bring down Yasin Malik

Rediff.com26 May 2022

'Jack', 'John' and 'Alpha' were among the National Investigation Agency's protected witnesses who helped nail banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief Yasin Malik.

SAI orders 14-day isolation period for Neeraj Chopra

SAI orders 14-day isolation period for Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Neeraj Chopra has been told by the SAI to stay at his hostel room without mixing up with other athletes at the NIS if he has to be at the premier sports facility of the country. He returned to India from Turkey on Wednesday.

SAI suspends coach for alleged sexual assault on minor

SAI suspends coach for alleged sexual assault on minor

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The accused, who is above 50 years of age and an athletics coach, is currently lodged in Tihar Jail under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Punjab polls: Cong finalises candidates, Channi may contest from 2 seats

Punjab polls: Cong finalises candidates, Channi may contest from 2 seats

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Apart from Chamkaur Sahib assembly seat which comes in Maajha region of Punjab, Congress is all set to field CM Channi from Adampur assembly constituency which falls in the Doaba Region.

Why Is Mohammed Zubair In Jail?

Why Is Mohammed Zubair In Jail?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

This is New India, where our heroes and heroines are vilified and jailed by a State intent on damaging its own people, asserts Aakar Patel.

Zubair's tweet threatened communal harmony: Delhi Police

Zubair's tweet threatened communal harmony: Delhi Police

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

A day after fact-checking website Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair was arrested by the Delhi Police, officials said on Tuesday that his 'objectionable tweet of 2018 led to a Twitter storm with hate speeches, detrimental to communal harmony'.

'I am not thinking about the Olympics as the situation is so bad in our country'

'I am not thinking about the Olympics as the situation is so bad in our country'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

'When the Olympics were postponed last year there were talks of the virus situation improving, but we are going from bad to worst.'

Seema Punia books ticket to Tokyo Games

Seema Punia books ticket to Tokyo Games

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

She threw a distance of 63.72m in the women's discus throw at the National Inter-State #Athletics Championship to punch her ticket to the Games.

Balbir's search for missing memorabilia remains incomplete

Balbir's search for missing memorabilia remains incomplete

Rediff.com25 May 2020

In 1985, Balbir Singh Sr had donated his medals and memorabilia to the then SAI Secretary on being told that they would be displayed in a show window at the then proposed National Sports Museum.

The colours of Holi

The colours of Holi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Even as the country registered over 68,000 fresh cases on Monday, the highest single-day spike this year, people across states continue to violate Covid-19 norms and carry out celebrations on the occasion of Holi. Previously Health authorities had warned that if people do not abide by Covid-19 protocols, the festivals of Holi and Shab-e-Baraat may turn into superspreader events.

How did SKM lose unity and direction post repeal of farm laws?

How did SKM lose unity and direction post repeal of farm laws?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Centre's move to form a 29-member panel on making the minimum support price (MSP) mechanism effective and keeping three positions vacant in it for SKM representatives has triggered strong disapproval from it.

SC calls police FIRs against Zubair 'vicious cycle', bars action

SC calls police FIRs against Zubair 'vicious cycle', bars action

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday said it would hear on July 20 a plea by Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair, seeking to quash FIRs lodged against him in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly outraging religious feelings, and directed that no precipitative steps be taken against him in the meantime.

After 2 yrs, devotees offer Eid prayers in mosques in large numbers

After 2 yrs, devotees offer Eid prayers in mosques in large numbers

Rediff.com3 May 2022

As the month-long fasting observed by the people of the Muslim community during Ramzan came to an end on Modnay, devotees across the country offered namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr in large numbers on Tuesday.

Alt News co-founder Zubair sent to 4-day police custody over 2018 tweet

Alt News co-founder Zubair sent to 4-day police custody over 2018 tweet

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Police had sought an extension of Zubair's custody by five days.

PIX: Shraddha, Hrithik, Ananya at Ganpati visarjan

PIX: Shraddha, Hrithik, Ananya at Ganpati visarjan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Film folk put on their masks and said goodbye to Lord Ganesha as some Ganpati celebrations came to an end over the weekend.

Amid Punjab feud, Cong panel meets MLAs, state party chief

Amid Punjab feud, Cong panel meets MLAs, state party chief

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The panel, chaired by Mallikarjun Kharge, has been tasked with addressing differences between Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and former minister Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Sidhu: 'Born Congressman' who stumped the party

Sidhu: 'Born Congressman' who stumped the party

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Nearly five years ago when he joined the Congress, ex-cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu had said he is a 'born Congressman' now coming back to his roots.

I will compete with myself at CWG: Mirabai Chanu

I will compete with myself at CWG: Mirabai Chanu

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Mirabai Chanu will enter Birmingham, as title favourite.

Medal on mind, Dutee is prepping hard for Tokyo Games

Medal on mind, Dutee is prepping hard for Tokyo Games

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

'I am very happy that I would be representing India in Tokyo Olympics. I am very proud to know that I am participating in an individual event for the second time.'

Plan to resume national camps shut due to COVID-19 from May end: Sports Minister

Plan to resume national camps shut due to COVID-19 from May end: Sports Minister

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Kiren Rijiju said the coronavirus-forced nationwide lockdown, which has been extended till May 17, forced his ministry to delay the resumption of the training camps at Sports Authority of India (SAI) centres. The lockdown was earlier meant to end on May 3.

Delhi HC admits Akbar's appeal against Ramani's acquittal in defamation case

Delhi HC admits Akbar's appeal against Ramani's acquittal in defamation case

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday agreed to examine former Union minister M J Akbar's appeal against the trial court order acquitting journalist Priya Ramani in his criminal defamation case over her allegations of sexual harassment.

Amid hardships, locals extend helping hand to protesting farmers

Amid hardships, locals extend helping hand to protesting farmers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Many locals are coming forward and extending a helping hand to protesting farmers who are facing difficulties like power outage, unavailability of water and lack of sanitation at Singhu border, the epicenter of the ongoing farmers against the three contentious agri laws.

'PFI crackdown doesn't mean all Muslims are terrorists'

'PFI crackdown doesn't mean all Muslims are terrorists'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'Now that an extremist organisation like the PFI has been banned, it is time for the leaders to reach out to the minority community.' 'You need to have co-ordination between the State and the social fabric to send out the message that it is not directed at the community, and they should not feel vulnerable.'

COVID-19: AFI postpones Fed Cup C'ships

COVID-19: AFI postpones Fed Cup C'ships

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'As of now, we have not discussed what will be the new dates for Indian Grand Prix competitions and Federation Cup'

Punjab cricketer stands up for Rihanna...

Punjab cricketer stands up for Rihanna...

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'By this logic no one should care about each other because every situation is someone's internal affair,' Patiala-born Sandeep Sharma tweeted before deleting his tweet.

In search for revival in Punjab, Akali Dal rediscovers its Sikh roots

In search for revival in Punjab, Akali Dal rediscovers its Sikh roots

Rediff.com16 May 2022

There are clear signs that the party is re-starting its journey to relevance by going back to its core Panthic agenda, on the basis of which it was founded over a century ago, reports Sai Manish.

How farmers' Bharat Bandh impacted various states

How farmers' Bharat Bandh impacted various states

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), a forum comprising 40 farmer unions, called for a Bharat Bandh on Monday against the Centre's three agriculture laws. Here is its impact across the country:

India's active Covid cases lowest in 17 months; 285 die in 24 hrs

India's active Covid cases lowest in 17 months; 285 die in 24 hrs

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

With 11,271 more people testing positive for COVID-19, India's infection tally rose to 3,44,37,307 on Sunday, while the active cases came down to 1,35,918, the lowest in 522 days (17 months), according to the Union health ministry's data.

Amarinder-Sidhu tussle intensifies as their wives join the battle

Amarinder-Sidhu tussle intensifies as their wives join the battle

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The widening differences between Punjab Congress leaders -- Captain Amarinder Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu intensified with their wives joining them in the conflict.

Coaches test positive for COVID-19 at national boxing camp

Coaches test positive for COVID-19 at national boxing camp

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The development was confirmed by a source close to the team, which is training at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.