News for 'Punjab CM'

Amarinder won't meet Navjot Sidhu without apology

Amarinder won't meet Navjot Sidhu without apology

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

"Reports of @sherryontop (Sidhu) seeking time to meet @capt_amarinder are totally false. No time has been sought whatsoever. No change in stance... CM won't meet #NavjotSinghSidhu till he publicly apologises for his personally derogatory social media attacks against him," Thukral tweeted.

Sidhu joins guest teachers' protest outside Kejriwal's house

Sidhu joins guest teachers' protest outside Kejriwal's house

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Last month, Kejriwal had joined the contractual teachers in Punjab's Mohali, who staged a protest making a similar demand.

Next CM should be acceptable to us too: Raj Cong MLAs to high command

Next CM should be acceptable to us too: Raj Cong MLAs to high command

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

A video purportedly of a meeting of the Congress MLAs loyal to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has surfaced.

Know Who The Goalie Is?

Know Who The Goalie Is?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

After dancing the Bhangra with college kids, telling his security detail to vamoose so he could schmooze with the Janata and clambering up an electricity poll to fix erratic power supply, Charanjit Singh Channi, clearly a man of the people, donned a new avatar on Sunday, October 31, 2021.

In first Karnataka rally, Kejriwal hits out at BJP's 'corruption'

In first Karnataka rally, Kejriwal hits out at BJP's 'corruption'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

He also promised to give free electricity, quality education in government schools and good healthcare for the state's people.

Why it is difficult to predict Punjab polls this time

Why it is difficult to predict Punjab polls this time

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Even as there is a strong anti-incumbency mood in Punjab, the multi-cornered contest has made the 2017 assembly polls prediction more difficult.

30 dead as Dera followers run riot in Haryana, Punjab

30 dead as Dera followers run riot in Haryana, Punjab

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

Dera Sacha Sauda followers went on a rampage setting fire to vehicles, buildings and railway stations following the conviction of their head -- Gurmeet Ram Rahim -- in a rape case.

Congress panel recommends Jakhar's suspension, Thomas's removal from posts

Congress panel recommends Jakhar's suspension, Thomas's removal from posts

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The committee has given its recommendations to Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who will take necessary action, the sources pointed out.

Amarinder trashes allegation of rejecting Covaxin, calls it 'part of BJP's propaganda'

Amarinder trashes allegation of rejecting Covaxin, calls it 'part of BJP's propaganda'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Categorically denying the charge, he slammed the BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra's claim that Punjab, along with other Opposition-ruled states, had expressed doubts and refused to accept the vaccination.

Cricketing connect between Amarinder, Imran

Cricketing connect between Amarinder, Imran

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Imran's uncle Jahangir Khan had played for Patiala, then captained by the Punjab CM's father.

3 Dera followers get 3-yr jail in first conviction in 2015 sacrilege cases

3 Dera followers get 3-yr jail in first conviction in 2015 sacrilege cases

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The court of judicial magistrate first class Rahul Garg also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 each on Prithi Singh a resident of Baghapurana and Amardeep Singh and Mithu Singh, both residents of Malke village.

'What after May 17?': Cong questions govt on lockdown

'What after May 17?': Cong questions govt on lockdown

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'What criteria is GoI (government of India) using to judge how long the lockdown is to continue...'

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.

Meet the AAP leaders who defeated Channi

Meet the AAP leaders who defeated Channi

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi was defeated by Aam Aadmi Party's first-timer and an eye surgeon from Bhadaur and Chamkaur Sahib seats, respectively.

Breached BJP's Gujarat fortress now, will win it next time, says Kejriwal

Breached BJP's Gujarat fortress now, will win it next time, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday thanked the people for helping the Aam Aadmi Party "breach the BJP's fortress" in Gujarat and asserted that the party would win the state the next time.

BJP Has 650,000 Digital Poll Warriors

BJP Has 650,000 Digital Poll Warriors

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

The BJP IT cell has held meetings right down to booth levels and these volunteers have been working for the past six months already.

What Congress fears the most from Amarinder's exit

What Congress fears the most from Amarinder's exit

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Congress leaders are now in a "wait and watch" mode over the possible ripple effect of Punjab developments in faction-ridden Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, the only two states other than Punjab where the party is in power on its own.

Have applied for party name and symbol: Amarinder

Have applied for party name and symbol: Amarinder

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Meanwhile, Navjot Singh Sidhu again launched an attack on the former CM.

Truce ends; Gehlot, Pilot resume attacking each other

Truce ends; Gehlot, Pilot resume attacking each other

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

In his remarks at the rallies, Pilot has cornered the Gehlot government over issues such as the repeated paper leaks and political appointments of retired bureaucrats while sidelining party workers.

'Ready to be hanged': Sukesh Chandrashekhar's letter bomb against AAP

'Ready to be hanged': Sukesh Chandrashekhar's letter bomb against AAP

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Chandrashekar rejected the allegations of AAP leaders that he was trying to malign the image of the party and its leaders at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Delhi Municipal Corporation election in Delhi.

BJP, Cong or JD-S? Stage set for counting of votes in Karnataka

BJP, Cong or JD-S? Stage set for counting of votes in Karnataka

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The electoral fortunes of top leaders-- Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai of the BJP, Congress heavyweights Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar and JD-S' H D Kumaraswamy, among many others will be known on Saturday.

Kejriwal woos Gujarat's Hindu voters with Rs 40 per day for each cow's upkeep

Kejriwal woos Gujarat's Hindu voters with Rs 40 per day for each cow's upkeep

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Kejriwal's announcement is a renewed push to counter the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat and attract Hindu voters, as per political experts.

Kejriwal sounds poll bugle in Punjab, says I don't fear Badals

Kejriwal sounds poll bugle in Punjab, says I don't fear Badals

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Hitting out at the Badals, the ruling family of Punjab, the Delhi chief minister said that once his party comes to power, it will launch a commission of inquiry against the family to investigate their 'misrule' in last ten years and send them behind bars.

AAP's Gujarat gains: 5 seats, 13% vote share and national party status

AAP's Gujarat gains: 5 seats, 13% vote share and national party status

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Despite the AAP cutting into its votes, the Congress still polled 27 per cent votes and won 17 seats.

Why Captain is all smiles

Why Captain is all smiles

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

He has no challenger in the Congress, the Akali Dal is in disarray. Will he call a snap election?

Monsoon covers Delhi, Mumbai together, breaks 62-year-old record

Monsoon covers Delhi, Mumbai together, breaks 62-year-old record

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

While it hit the national capital two days before schedule, its entry into the financial capital is two weeks late, the Met office said.

If The BJP LOSES UP...

If The BJP LOSES UP...

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

An adverse outcome against the BJP in UP can well be taken into its stride by the ruling combine at the Centre, argues Virendra Kapoor.

United Opposition can defeat Centre's ordinance: Kejriwal

United Opposition can defeat Centre's ordinance: Kejriwal

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday urged the non-Bharatiya Janata Party entities to unite and defeat in the Rajya Sabha the bill related to the Centre's ordinance on control of services in the national capital.

What's Modi Discussing With Gita?

What's Modi Discussing With Gita?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, November 15.

'Here as 'sewadaar', not CM': Kejriwal visits farmers

'Here as 'sewadaar', not CM': Kejriwal visits farmers

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

The Aam Aadmi Party had on Sunday extended its support to the 'Bharat Bandh' called by farmers' organisations on December 8.

ML Khattar sworn in as CM of BJP's first govt in Haryana

ML Khattar sworn in as CM of BJP's first govt in Haryana

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Amid a plethora of Bharatiya Janata Party bigwigs, Manohar Lal Khattar and his council of ministers took the oath of office at Panchkula on Sunday.

Talks with farmers could be held in next 2-3 days: Haryana CM

Talks with farmers could be held in next 2-3 days: Haryana CM

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The chief minister said he discussed with Tomar about the ongoing farmer protests. "Effort is to find solutions through dialogue," he said.

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.

Sunny side up: Love pours in as Gavaskar turns 70!

Sunny side up: Love pours in as Gavaskar turns 70!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

As the former India captain turns 70 today, July 10, accolades and honours have come pouring in on Twitter.

Channi to convince brother sulking over ticket denial

Channi to convince brother sulking over ticket denial

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Channi made the remark after his brother said he will contest as an independent from the Bassi Pathana assembly seat against the sitting Congress MLA.

Ranji Trophy: Vinay's five-for sinks Punjab

Ranji Trophy: Vinay's five-for sinks Punjab

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Hosts Punjab frittered away the advantage of solid opening stand as they were all out for 270 as Karnataka captain R Vinay Kumar ran through the middle-order with a five-wicket haul in the Ranji Trophy semi-final in Mohali.

Khattar takes oath as Haryana CM, Dushyant Chautala as deputy CM

Khattar takes oath as Haryana CM, Dushyant Chautala as deputy CM

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Manohar Lal Khattar took oath as Haryana chief minister for the second time on Sunday and will lead the Bharatiya Janata Party-Jannayak Janta Party coalition government in the state. JJP leader Dushyant Chautala took oath as the deputy chief minister.

Was Narasimha Rao India's Best Prime Minister?

Was Narasimha Rao India's Best Prime Minister?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'He told senior journalists a few days after the Babri Masjid demolition, 'Jo hua theek hua. Maine isliye hone diya ki BJP ki rajniti hamesha ke liye khatam ho jaye.'

Amarinder's Price for joining BJP...

Amarinder's Price for joining BJP...

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

If the BJP wants to recruit him, it needs to make the supreme sacrifice -- of rolling back the three farm laws, because without that, Amarinder Singh is unlikely to cross over.

Use of 'bhagwa' to win votes an insult to seers: Chh'garh CM

Use of 'bhagwa' to win votes an insult to seers: Chh'garh CM

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Baghel went on to allege that the RSS brought "aggressive Hindutva" here, saying that it believes in "destroying everyone whose thinking does not match theirs".