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'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Khalistan would have been in existence today, but for the army.'

When Lata and Rafi had a fight

When Lata and Rafi had a fight

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'Finally it was S D Burman who brought us together.'

'Highly shameful': Harsimrat slams Pak on Kartarpur fee

'Highly shameful': Harsimrat slams Pak on Kartarpur fee

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'Pakistan has made a business out of faith. How will a poor devotee pay this amount?'

Qureshi says Pak won't charge Kartarpur pilgrims on Nov 9, 12

Qureshi says Pak won't charge Kartarpur pilgrims on Nov 9, 12

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Kartarpur corridor is a 'corridor of love' and there is no sinister design in it, he said on allegations that the corridor could be used to promote separatism in Punjab.

Operation Bluestar anniversary sees pro-Khalistan slogans raised in Golden Temple

Operation Bluestar anniversary sees pro-Khalistan slogans raised in Golden Temple

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Pro-Khalistan slogans were raised by supporters of radical Sikh outfits as well as that of Shiromani Akali Dal-Amritsar at the Golden Temple on the 38th anniversary of Operation Bluestar.

Construction banned in 'sinking' Joshimath, families evacuated

Construction banned in 'sinking' Joshimath, families evacuated

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Amid protests by a group of residents in Joshimath, the Chamoli administration on Thursday put a ban on all construction activities in and around the 'sinking' town even as nearly 50 families staying in houses at risk have been evacuated so far.

Punjab CM Channi to contest from 2 seats

Punjab CM Channi to contest from 2 seats

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

The Congress also fielded former Patiala mayor Vishnu Sharma from the Patiala assembly seats against its former leader Amarinder Singh.

Toll climbs to 37 as north India is battered by rains: Army, NDRF step in

Toll climbs to 37 as north India is battered by rains: Army, NDRF step in

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Incessant rains unleashed more death and destruction on Monday in parts of north India, with 37 people killed in landslides and other rain-related incidents in the last two days even as the Army and NDRF teams stepped in to intensify the relief and rescue operations.

Punjab polls: AAP fields Channi's namesake from his constituency

Punjab polls: AAP fields Channi's namesake from his constituency

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The party has fielded Dr Charanjit Singh from Sri Chamkaur Sahib against Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi.

Punjab, Haryana farmers take out protest marches, cops use water cannon

Punjab, Haryana farmers take out protest marches, cops use water cannon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Scores of protesting farmers from Punjab and Haryana on Saturday took out protest marches against the Centre's three farm laws even as police used a water cannon to disperse cultivators as they broke barricades at the Chandigarh-Mohali border.

Rahul may announce Cong's Punjab CM face on Feb 6; Channi front-runner?

Rahul may announce Cong's Punjab CM face on Feb 6; Channi front-runner?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The Congress is likely to declare its chief ministerial face for Punjab on February 6 when former party chief Rahul Gandhi will visit the poll-bound state, party sources said.

No record of farmers' death during protests: Govt to Parliament

No record of farmers' death during protests: Govt to Parliament

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Congress leader Manish Tewari demanded that the government should provide Rs 5 crore compensation to the families of the farmers who died during the farm laws agitation

Was invited for Mann's swearing-in, not for Channi's: Manish Tewari

Was invited for Mann's swearing-in, not for Channi's: Manish Tewari

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Tewari shared an invite for the swearing-in of Mann on Twitter, but said he would not be able to make it as Parliament was in session.

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.

PHOTOS: Kartarpur all set to welcome Sikh pilgrims

PHOTOS: Kartarpur all set to welcome Sikh pilgrims

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

The corridor will connect the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India's Punjab with Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur, just 4 kilometres from the International Border, located in Narowal district of Pakistan's Punjab province.

Decade-long Indian dream fulfilled as UAE minister opens new temple in Dubai

Decade-long Indian dream fulfilled as UAE minister opens new temple in Dubai

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

It was inaugurated a day ahead of the Dussehra festival and the temple is an extension of the Sindhi Guru Darbar temple, one of the oldest Hindu temples in the UAE.

Sikh man killed in Pak; India condemns 'targeted killing'

Sikh man killed in Pak; India condemns 'targeted killing'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

The MEA said the government of Pakistan should act in defence of their own minorities instead of "preaching sermons" about it to other countries.

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.

Moosewala murder: SIT reconstituted under new head to expedite probe

Moosewala murder: SIT reconstituted under new head to expedite probe

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Additional director general of police Pramod Ban is the head of the AGTF.

'It was an outstanding vegetarian meal'

'It was an outstanding vegetarian meal'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'I was amazed at how tasty it was.' 'They did a good job with millets and lentils, which Mr Modi liked.'

Parkash Singh Badal cremated at ancestral village

Parkash Singh Badal cremated at ancestral village

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Badal's mortal remains were taken to the family's farmland, around a kilometer from his residence, on a flower-decked tractor-trolley with his son Sukhbir Singh Badal and other family members standing with folded hands as the vehicle moved past the mourners on the route.

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.

Joshimath: NTPC Not Responsible: Power Secy

Joshimath: NTPC Not Responsible: Power Secy

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

In a letter to the chief secretary, government of Uttarakhand, Union Power Secretary Alok Kumar said the land subsidence in Joshimath was a very old issue, dating back to 1976, and the construction of the 4x130 megawatt Tapovan Vishnugad project started only in 2006 by NTPC.

'India is like a garden'

'India is like a garden'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

'...that has plants and flowers of all colours and hues in it.' 'Do you think a garden with just one plant or one type of flower will be appealing?' 'No. It will look drab, uninteresting and lustreless because a garden would be captivating only if it had many flowers of different colours.'

Man who hoisted religious flag at Red Fort gets protection from arrest

Man who hoisted religious flag at Red Fort gets protection from arrest

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Fearing arrest, Singh had moved Delhi's Tis Hazari court seeking anticipatory bail in two cases related to the violence.

Modi's Diwali gift to poll-bound HP: Vande Bharat, IIT

Modi's Diwali gift to poll-bound HP: Vande Bharat, IIT

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Modi accused previous governments of not providing people with facilities that were available to people elsewhere in the world even in the 20th century and in Gujarat a few years back.

Mission 2024: Amid discord, Patna gears up for anti-BJP Oppn meet

Mission 2024: Amid discord, Patna gears up for anti-BJP Oppn meet

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Sources said the opposition parties would look to avoid the prickly leadership question as of now and emphasise on building a common ground.

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Today, the two countries, ruthlessly divided by the Radcliffe line that pierced their very heart, grapple with the political challenges of the present. Yet, when friendships develop there are no borders, observes Payal Singh Mohanka.

Mouni Roy's Sexy Disco Moves!

Mouni Roy's Sexy Disco Moves!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Sonakshi gets up close and personal... Anil parties in Germany...

Man beaten to death over 'sacrilege' bid at Golden Temple

Man beaten to death over 'sacrilege' bid at Golden Temple

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The incident took place when the man jumped golden grills inside the sanctum sanctorum, picked a sword and reached near the place where a Sikh priest was reciting the holy Guru Granth Sahib.

Will sue Kejriwal for defamation, awaiting Congress nod, says Channi

Will sue Kejriwal for defamation, awaiting Congress nod, says Channi

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday said he would file a defamation case against Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejirwal, who has dubbed him as a dishonest man after the Enforcement Directorate carried out raids at many places, including at the premises of the Congress leader's nephew.

Punjab needs a serious leader: Cong's Manish Tewari takes a dig at Channi

Punjab needs a serious leader: Cong's Manish Tewari takes a dig at Channi

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

'Punjab requires a CM who has solutions to Punjab's challenges, capacity to take tough decisions. Punjab needs serious people whose politics is not Social Engineering, Entertainment, Freebies and not regime favourites rejected by people in successive elections,' Tewari said on Twitter.

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.

'Modi hasn't forgotten his human touch'

'Modi hasn't forgotten his human touch'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

'The prime minister is talking to his Chachaji and he is crying in the PM's lap, it was such an emotional scene.'

'When do dreams come true?'

'When do dreams come true?'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'If you sit collar turned up and tell yourself, you are great, you will never evolve as an actor.'

'Film-makers have forgotten the real India'

'Film-makers have forgotten the real India'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'The real India lives in the villages where everyone is trying to improve the other.'

Is Amritpal Singh The New Bhindranwale?

Is Amritpal Singh The New Bhindranwale?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Most political leaders in Punjab have come out in the open to oppose him, unlike the early 1980s when political leaders were scared of speaking against Bhindranwale, observes Sudhir Bisht.

Kohli, Rohit praise giant Pakistani pacer in the nets

Kohli, Rohit praise giant Pakistani pacer in the nets

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

"My natural length is a bit back from a good length. So because of my height, I trouble all kinds of batters. When Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli praise you, what more do you need? Rohit bhai said, best of luck for your future," Irfan said.

Kartarpur event: Sidhu writes 2nd letter to MEA seeking nod to visit Pak

Kartarpur event: Sidhu writes 2nd letter to MEA seeking nod to visit Pak

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Sidhu said he had been invited by the Pakistan government for the opening ceremony of the corridor, which will connect Darbar Sahib in Pakistan's Kartarpur with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur district in Punjab.

BJP's NK Yadav to be new speaker of Bihar assembly

BJP's NK Yadav to be new speaker of Bihar assembly

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

He has served as a minister in all the previous National Democratic Alliance governments in Bihar. He was the minister for the road construction department in the last government.