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Team Anna vs Agnivesh war heats up over use of funds

Team Anna vs Agnivesh war heats up over use of funds

Rediff.com23 Oct 2011

Questions were raised on Sunday about the use of funds donated by the public to Team Anna with Swami Agnivesh alleging that money was deposited in the trust run by Arvind Kejriwal from which the names of major team members were missing, a claim dismissed as made "out of anger".

'Jai Shri Ram, ban gaya kaam': Rebel Cong MLAs return to HP

'Jai Shri Ram, ban gaya kaam': Rebel Cong MLAs return to HP

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The returnees also included three independent MLAs, who too had landed in Panchkula on Tuesday after casting their votes in the Rajya Sabha election.

Amarinder's fate hangs in balance as CLP meets today

Amarinder's fate hangs in balance as CLP meets today

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Amid the ongoing rift in the Punjab Congress unit, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has called a meeting of the state's Congress Legislative Party.

Channi inducts 15 Cabinet ministers, 7 of them new faces

Channi inducts 15 Cabinet ministers, 7 of them new faces

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

The new faces in the Channi ministry are Randeep Singh Nabha, Raj Kumar Verka, Sangat Singh Gilzian, Pargat Singh, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and Gurkirat Singh Kotli.

India to ink $11 billion deal with Rafale: IAF

India to ink $11 billion deal with Rafale: IAF

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

India plans to sign the $11 billion Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft deal with French Rafale by the end of August and September, a senior Indian Air Force official said on Saturday. "I find no reason why it shouldn't be signed by the end of this month or next month", said Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Training Command, IAF, Air Marshal Rajinder Singh.

All is not well in Punjab Congress, says Harish Rawat

All is not well in Punjab Congress, says Harish Rawat

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

I don't want to hide that some questions are still being resolved, Rawat said.

Jhajharia, Deepa, Rahelu - Meet India's Paralympic medallists

Jhajharia, Deepa, Rahelu - Meet India's Paralympic medallists

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

With the Tokyo Paralympics opening on Tuesday, here's a look at all the past Indian medallists.

5 Amarinder govt ministers may not find place in new Punjab cabinet

5 Amarinder govt ministers may not find place in new Punjab cabinet

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Pargat Singh, Raj Kumar Verka, Gurkirat Singh Kotli, Sangat Singh Gilzian, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Kuljit Nagra and Rana Gurjit Singh are likely to be included in the cabinet, according to the sources.

6 Congress rebels, 3 Independent MLAs in Himachal join BJP

6 Congress rebels, 3 Independent MLAs in Himachal join BJP

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Though Sukhu has been putting up a brave face and there appears to be no immediate threat to his government, the BJP is looking to bring down his dispensation with bypoll wins amid a view that it may draw more legislators of the ruling party into its fold.

Sandhu, Bindra to run with Olympic flame

Sandhu, Bindra to run with Olympic flame

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Baichung Bhutia and Kiran Bedi's refusal notwithstanding, the Olympic torch relay continues to draw celebrities, with sharpshooters Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Abhinav Bindra joining the April 17 run with the flame. According to a statement from Samsung, the Olympic torch relay partner, sprint queen P T Usha, powerlifter Rajinder Singh Rahelu, actor Sagarika Ghatge of Chak De! India fame and sarod player Ayaan Ali Khan will also join the run.

Former Indian athlete arrested for murder

Former Indian athlete arrested for murder

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Former international athlete and SAF Games medallist Rajinder Singh has been arrested on charges of killing a man in Jamshedpur.

Lithium reserve found in J-K is of best quality: Official

Lithium reserve found in J-K is of best quality: Official

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

'India joined a select group of countries at the global level after this finding and it will fulfil the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India)'

Danger to Sukhu government in Himachal is by no means over

Danger to Sukhu government in Himachal is by no means over

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The BJP in Himachal has its own problems. But it is not a party that sits around twiddling its thumbs.

PCS Chicago promotes Indian culture at schools

PCS Chicago promotes Indian culture at schools

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago held dance performances at a multicultural event at the Hunting Ridge Elementary School in Palatine, Illinois, April 21.

On death row in UAE: Convicts' families speak up

On death row in UAE: Convicts' families speak up

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Seventeen youngsters -- labourers, drivers and carpenters -- were sentenced to death on March 28 for the murder of a Pakistani in Sharjah last year. Rediff.com met some of their family members, who continue to pray fervently for the safe return of their sons.

Everyday heroes: The bravest you ever came across

Everyday heroes: The bravest you ever came across

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

You don't need a cape and a suit to be a hero -- tell us about the bravest person you ever came across.

6 disqualified Himachal Congress MLAs move SC

6 disqualified Himachal Congress MLAs move SC

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

These Congress rebels, who had voted in favour of the BJP nominee in the Rajya Sabha polls, later abstained from voting on the Budget, defying a party whip.

Very soon you will see result: Rebel Himachal Cong MLA

Very soon you will see result: Rebel Himachal Cong MLA

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Six rebel Congress MLAs, including Rana, who were disqualified for defying the party whip asking them to be present in the assembly and vote in favour of the state government during cut motions and the budget, moved the Supreme Court on Tuesday against their disqualification.

Xalco to replace Harpal

Xalco to replace Harpal

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

Full-back William Xalco will replace the Namdhari defender, who is down with chicken pox, in Indian hockey team at the Commonwealth Games.

Omar Abdullah expands J&K cabinet

Omar Abdullah expands J&K cabinet

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expanded his cabinet by inducting 13 new ministers. This has taken the total strength of the National Conference-Congress coalition ministry from 11 to 22.The coalition government headed by Omar Abdullah was formed in January this year after the state elections were held in December 2008.

Sandeep to attend Olympics camp

Sandeep to attend Olympics camp

Rediff.com2 May 2004

National hockey coach Rajinder Singh said it was too early to say whether the penalty corner expert would be picked in the Olympics team.

Top three finish possible

Top three finish possible

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

No differences with Dhanraj: coach

No differences with Dhanraj: coach

Rediff.com24 Feb 2004

5 convicted of beating up Sikh man

5 convicted of beating up Sikh man

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

The men punched Khalsa in the face repeatedly, breaking his nose and causing other injuries

Sacked Punjab minister Singla, OSD sent to jail for 14 days

Sacked Punjab minister Singla, OSD sent to jail for 14 days

Rediff.com27 May 2022

A Mohali court on Friday sent to 14-day judicial custody sacked Punjab minister Vijay Singla, who said he worked with 'utmost sincerity', has full faith in his party and will come out clean of corruption charges.

After Asiad win, Bajrang sets eyes on Olympic gold

After Asiad win, Bajrang sets eyes on Olympic gold

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Indian wrestling's new star Bajrang Punia, on Sunday, set his eyes on a 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medal after his triumphant Asian Games campaign in Jakarta.

Thakur, Prabhjot among probables

Thakur, Prabhjot among probables

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

The two ace forwards, in the cold since the Athens Games, are in the list of 35 players short-listed for the Azlan Shah hockey tournament.

Thakur joins hockey camp

Thakur joins hockey camp

Rediff.com17 Jun 2003

Baljit Singh Dhillon and Mukesh Kumar were the notable absentees on the first day of the camp.

5 charged with harassing, beating a Sikh in US

5 charged with harassing, beating a Sikh in US

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

Since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the US, Sikhs have been at the receiving end of several attacks and verbal abuses as they are mistaken for Muslims because of their beard and turban.

India is peaking at the right time: Hockey coach

India is peaking at the right time: Hockey coach

Rediff.com1 Jul 2003

Rajinder Singh, however, said he is concerned about the team's field goal scoring abilities.

Congo smuggling case: General to probe IPKF's role

Congo smuggling case: General to probe IPKF's role

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

The episode came to light in July when certain human rights bodies alleged that UN peacekeepers stationed in Congo's North Kivu province near the Rwandan border were indulging in trafficking of gold.

Monty's grandparents await his return

Monty's grandparents await his return

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

England spinner Monty Panesar's septuagenarian grandparents will be at Mohali to watch him play.

Pathankot grenade blast: Cops arrest 6 IYSF-backed operatives

Pathankot grenade blast: Cops arrest 6 IYSF-backed operatives

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The ISYF is supported by Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI.

Call for regular Indo-Pak hockey series

Call for regular Indo-Pak hockey series

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

Pakistan coach Asif Bajwa said it would help revive Asian hockey artistry.

Continuing regime change trend, Himachal powers BJP to victory

Continuing regime change trend, Himachal powers BJP to victory

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Voters in Himachal Pradesh have traditionally brought the Congress and the BJP in power alternately.

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.

'We'll make it to Athens'

'We'll make it to Athens'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2004

'My target is not just to qualify for the Olympics but also do well at Athens and end up in a good position,' says Indian hockey Chief Coach Rajinder Singh.

Hockey team trains under lights in KL

Hockey team trains under lights in KL

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

India take on China on Sunday in their opening match of the Asia Cup.

6 Himachal Cong MLAs disqualified for cross-voting in RS poll

6 Himachal Cong MLAs disqualified for cross-voting in RS poll

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The disqualified MLAs are Rajinder Rana, Sudhir Sharma, Inder Dutt Lakhanpal, Devinder Kumar Bhutoo, Ravi Thakur and Chetanya Sharma.

Indian hockey team gets cracking for Olympics

Indian hockey team gets cracking for Olympics

Rediff.com2 May 2003

India coach Rajinder Singh believes the Asian style of attacking hockey will be the key to success.