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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.

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.

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.

AAP to move SC as HC rejects plea to set aside Chandigarh mayoral polls

AAP to move SC as HC rejects plea to set aside Chandigarh mayoral polls

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party has sought the setting aside of Tuesday's election, alleging tampering of ballot papers, and fresh elections under the supervision of a retired high court judge.

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.

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

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.

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.

No differences with Dhanraj: coach

No differences with Dhanraj: coach

Rediff.com24 Feb 2004

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.

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

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.

Batra's former office at IOA raided by CBI

Batra's former office at IOA raided by CBI

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra's former office at the Indian Olympic Association headquarters and the Hockey India office in New Delhi were on Monday raided by CBI officials.

Sukhu expands cabinet, but regional imbalance remains

Sukhu expands cabinet, but regional imbalance remains

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The one-year-old Himachal Pradesh Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was expanded on Tuesday with the induction of Rajesh Dharmani and Yadvinder Goma as cabinet ministers.

SC refuses to stay disqualification of 6 Congress MLAs

SC refuses to stay disqualification of 6 Congress MLAs

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Himachal Pradesh assembly speaker's order disqualifying the six Congress rebels who had cross-voted in the recent Rajya Sabha polls in the state.

The Must-Visit City By The Lake

The Must-Visit City By The Lake

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The elegant architecture, tree-lined roads, delightful gardens, delicious food, art and military history make Chandigarh an ideal short-trip destination.

Channi keeps 14 portfolios, Amarinder's ministers retain theirs

Channi keeps 14 portfolios, Amarinder's ministers retain theirs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday allocated portfolios to the new ministers, keeping 14 departments with himself and giving home affairs to deputy chief minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and health to other deputy O P Soni.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Punjabi Singer Moosewala's 6th shooter arrested

Punjabi Singer Moosewala's 6th shooter arrested

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Deepak alias Mundi, who managed to hoodwink the police so far, was caught along with two of his associates from the West Bengal-Nepal border.

'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.

Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Sonia ahead of Punjab Cong revamp

Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Sonia ahead of Punjab Cong revamp

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The meeting comes ahead of the party's Punjab unit revamp and amid reports that Sidhu may get a key role in the organisation.

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.

Hockey India contributes Rs 25 lakh for fight against coronavirus

Hockey India contributes Rs 25 lakh for fight against coronavirus

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Hockey India on Wednesday pledged to donate Rs 25 lakh towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's PM Cares Fund to help in the country's fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The decision was taken by the HI Executive Board after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a special emergency fund for the nation to fight the coronavirus outbreak.

Result tied, BJP knocks Abhishek Singhvi out of RS through lots

Result tied, BJP knocks Abhishek Singhvi out of RS through lots

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Amid cross-voting, BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan on Tuesday won the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh, defeating ruling Congress' Abhishek Manu Singhvi, officials said.

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.

'Bring professionalism to Indian hockey'

'Bring professionalism to Indian hockey'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

Former India hockey captain and coach Vasudevan Bhaskaran calls for more transparency in the IHF's functioning.

India face Spain in opener

India face Spain in opener

Rediff.com13 Aug 2005

Dilip Tirkey to lead India

Dilip Tirkey to lead India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2004

The ace defender has been appointed skipper for the upcoming three-Test series against Holland in Hyderabad.

Sikh sues restaurant and five New York men

Sikh sues restaurant and five New York men

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

Four men from Long Island and one from Queens were arrested in August 2004 and indicted on charges of second-degree assault, second-degree assault as a hate crime, and second-degree harassment in connection with the attack.

Three friends and a travel agency

Three friends and a travel agency

Rediff.com20 Jun 2006