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'Mamata will prove to be a game-changer in 2024'

'Mamata will prove to be a game-changer in 2024'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

'My role will be to take her message across the country.'

Deep Sidhu hits out at 'arrogant' farmer leaders

Deep Sidhu hits out at 'arrogant' farmer leaders

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Sidhu was present at the Red Fort when a religious flag and a farmer flag were put at the flagpole at the historic monument, triggering massive outrage.

Congress MP dies of heart attack during Bharat Jodo; yatra halted for 24 hours

Congress MP dies of heart attack during Bharat Jodo; yatra halted for 24 hours

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The two-time MP was taking part in the Rahul Gandhi-led march in Phillaur in Jalandhar where he fainted, said senior party leader Partap Singh Bajwa, who was also marching in the yatra.

Will probe 'ISI links' of Amarinder's friend: Punjab deputy CM

Will probe 'ISI links' of Amarinder's friend: Punjab deputy CM

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

Punjab's Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has said a probe would be carried out to ascertain whether Aroosa Alam, a Pakistani journalist who has been visiting former chief minister Amarinder Singh for several years, has links with the ISI.

'Even earthquakes don't leave such wide cracks'

'Even earthquakes don't leave such wide cracks'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

'The cracks I saw yesterday were the largest I have seen in my life. We are scared.'

Joshimath crisis: Demolition of 2 unsafe hotels begin amid evacuation

Joshimath crisis: Demolition of 2 unsafe hotels begin amid evacuation

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

In Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah assessed the situation in Joshimath and steps taken to ameliorate people's hardship at a meeting attended by Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, R K Singh, Bhupendra Yadav and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and top officials.

Singhu protesters seek to dissociate stir from lynching incident

Singhu protesters seek to dissociate stir from lynching incident

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The protesting farmers huddled in small groups to discuss the repercussions of the killing. They also maintained a distance from the journalists who went to Singhu border to cover the incident.

20 Pakistani Sikh pilgrims killed in train-bus collision

20 Pakistani Sikh pilgrims killed in train-bus collision

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The mini-bus carrying around 26 Sikh pilgrims, all from Peshawar, hit the Shah Hussain Express which was coming from Karachi to Lahore at a crossing near Sheikhupura district at around 1.30 pm, police said.

Punjab Cong rift: Sidhu likely to get 'big responsibility'

Punjab Cong rift: Sidhu likely to get 'big responsibility'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

A senior party leader, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that there is a possibility of a reshuffle in the Punjab cabinet 'to reduce the impact of anti-incumbency'.

Moosewala murder: 6 detained from Uttarakhand

Moosewala murder: 6 detained from Uttarakhand

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Six persons were travelling to Punjab from Hemkund Sahib Yatra in a vehicle which was intercepted by Uttarakhand STF and local police following a tip-off.

Kashmiri Pandits vow to 'never return' as Shopian admin says no exodus

Kashmiri Pandits vow to 'never return' as Shopian admin says no exodus

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

While a verified Twitter handle of the Information and Public Relations department of Shopian claimed that the news about leaving of 'Kashmiri non-migrant Hindu population' was 'baseless', Ashwani Kumar Bhat, whose brother Puran Krishan Bhat was gunned down by terrorists on October 16, told reporters in Jammu that he has migrated and will never return to the Valley.

After Goa, Kejriwal offers free pilgrimage if AAP voted to power in U'khand

After Goa, Kejriwal offers free pilgrimage if AAP voted to power in U'khand

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday promised to introduce a free pilgrimage scheme for the people of different communities in Uttarakhand if the Aam Aadmi Party came to power in the state.

Ready for virtual poll rallies, says BJP amid Omicron risk

Ready for virtual poll rallies, says BJP amid Omicron risk

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party is ready for virtual election rallies and the party will follow the Election Commission's guidelines.

Sikhs pilgrims to Kartarpur won't need passport: Imran

Sikhs pilgrims to Kartarpur won't need passport: Imran

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The Kartarpur 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 at Narowal district of Pakistan's Punjab province.

RJD minister's outburst irks Nitish, admits to meeting Prashant Kishor

RJD minister's outburst irks Nitish, admits to meeting Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Wednesday frowned upon the recalcitrance shown by his Agriculture Minister Sudhakar Singh, who belongs to the Rashtriya Janata Dal, but sought to put the ball in the court of his deputy Tejashwi Yadav, the party's de facto leader.

Sporting fraternity condoles demise of Dilip Kumar

Sporting fraternity condoles demise of Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Sporting stars joined the country in mourning the demise of iconic actor Dilip Kumar

India, Pak officials discuss modalities for Kartarpur

India, Pak officials discuss modalities for Kartarpur

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The meeting lasted for about two hours and a host of issues pertaining to the building of the corridor were discussed, an official said.

India to sign Kartarpur agreement; urges Pak to waive $20 entry fee

India to sign Kartarpur agreement; urges Pak to waive $20 entry fee

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

"It is a matter of disappointment that while understanding has been reached on most of the elements for facilitating the visit of pilgrims from India, Pakistan continues to insist on levying a service fee of $ 20 per pilgrim per visit," the MEA said.

Punjab farmers begin stir near Chandigarh, Mann says doors open for talks

Punjab farmers begin stir near Chandigarh, Mann says doors open for talks

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The police have put up barricades, tippers and rolled out water cannons to prevent protesting farmers from entering Chandigarh.

2 minors among 3 shooters nabbed for Dera follower's killing

2 minors among 3 shooters nabbed for Dera follower's killing

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Three suspected shooters were nabbed in Punjab's Patiala district early on Friday in connection with the killing of a Dera Sacha Sauda follower a day ago, the police said.

10 AAP MLAs inducted into Punjab cabinet

10 AAP MLAs inducted into Punjab cabinet

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 10 ministers at Punjab Bhawan in Chandigarh.

Did you know *this* about Meena Kumari?

Did you know *this* about Meena Kumari?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Subhash K Jha gives us some lesser known about the late actress on her birth anniversary, August 1.

Kartarpur corridor to be opened on Nov 9: Pak official

Kartarpur corridor to be opened on Nov 9: Pak official

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Project Director Atif Majid said so far 86 per cent of the work on the corridor has been completed.

Sidhu given clearance to attend Kartarpur event; gets Pak visa

Sidhu given clearance to attend Kartarpur event; gets Pak visa

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Sidhu had attended the ground-breaking ceremony of the Kartarpur Corridor in Pakistan last year.

Charanjit Channi: 'Sidhu camp' leader who revolted against Amarinder

Charanjit Channi: 'Sidhu camp' leader who revolted against Amarinder

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

He had along with three other ministers rebelled against Amarinder Singh while choosing to side with the camp of state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu.

BJP may give Shatrughan Sinha's seat to Ravi Shankar Prasad

BJP may give Shatrughan Sinha's seat to Ravi Shankar Prasad

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Shatrughan Sinha has been critical of the party's top leadership on several occasions in the past.

Punjab cops bust 2 Canada-based ISI-backed terror modules, seize arms

Punjab cops bust 2 Canada-based ISI-backed terror modules, seize arms

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

In the first case, the arrested accused has been identified as Yograj Singh alias Yog, a resident of Rajoke village in Tarn Taran district.

Chandra Shekhar Aazad to contest against Yogi from Gorakhpur

Chandra Shekhar Aazad to contest against Yogi from Gorakhpur

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'Taking forward the ideology of Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and Kanshiram sahib for 'Bahujan Hitaay - Bahujan Sukhaay', the Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) announced Chandra Shekhar Aazad as candidate from Gorakhpur Sadar (322) seat,' the party said in a statement on social media.

Denied Cong ticket, Channi's brother to contest independently

Denied Cong ticket, Channi's brother to contest independently

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

In its first list of 86 candidates, the Congress on Saturday gave the ticket to party MLA Gurpreet Singh GP from Bassi Pathana (SC) seat.

Pak to charge $20 fee on opening day of Kartarpur corridor

Pak to charge $20 fee on opening day of Kartarpur corridor

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

India has requested Pakistan not to charge the Indian pilgrims.

Who Held More Rallies In Gujarat Than Modi?

Who Held More Rallies In Gujarat Than Modi?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Hemantkumar Shivsaran compares the number of rallies held by the BJP leadership in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

'Punjab is in a mess'

'Punjab is in a mess'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

'Politics is in a mess. Good people have to join to clean it up.'

'Sidhu wrecked the Congress in Punjab'

'Sidhu wrecked the Congress in Punjab'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'If you put your own party into the witness box, like what Sidhu did, and treat them as wrongdoers, then how will the people of Punjab trust the party?'

Red Fort incidents look like a trap: Deep Sidhu

Red Fort incidents look like a trap: Deep Sidhu

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The 36-year-old Sidhu is in the eye of a storm for being among the protesters who put up a religious flag atop the Red Fort on Republic Day.

Who's Kiara Thinking About?

Who's Kiara Thinking About?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Mrunal looks gorgeous... Ajay goes 'vrooming'... Vidya's heartfelt post...

Ex-BJP ally Lone threatens with stir if non-locals added to J-K voter list

Ex-BJP ally Lone threatens with stir if non-locals added to J-K voter list

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The National Conference called the meeting after remarks related to the addition of voters in the revised rolls by the Union Territory's chief electoral officer Hirdesh Kumar raised hackles of the regional parties.

Ex-Pak legislator seeks asylum in India

Ex-Pak legislator seeks asylum in India

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

When asked why he left his country and came to India, Kumar said, "The whole world is watching what is the situation in Pakistan now."

Moosewala murder: Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Goldy Brar

Moosewala murder: Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Goldy Brar

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The Punjab police had sought the red corner notice against Brar on May 30 in connection with two old cases, officials said.

Joshimath: Govt prepares for demolition; NCMC says evacuation must

Joshimath: Govt prepares for demolition; NCMC says evacuation must

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The administration started preparing for the demolition of two precariously standing hotels in subsidence-hit Joshimath in Uttarakhand on Tuesday, but faced protests from their owners and locals on the issue of compensation, while more families were evacuated from the danger zone as the number of affected houses rose to over 700.