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PKL: Titans hold off Panthers to open account

PKL: Titans hold off Panthers to open account

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Telugu Titans clinched their first win of the Pro Kabaddi League season with a 37-32 triumph over Jaipur Pink Panthers, in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.

PKL: Jaipur Pink Panthers shock Steelers with last-minute heist

PKL: Jaipur Pink Panthers shock Steelers with last-minute heist

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Jaipur Pink Panthers made a remarkable comeback to clinch a thrilling 37-36 victory against Haryana Steelers in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 match in Chennai on Wednesday.

I am sure Sushil will win gold in the next Olympics: Satpal

I am sure Sushil will win gold in the next Olympics: Satpal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

Famous Indian wrestler Satpal Singh says Sushil Kumar's silver medal win at the London Olympics is the best day in his life.

Gold smugglers arriving from Dubai abducted in UP, rescued

Gold smugglers arriving from Dubai abducted in UP, rescued

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Six alleged gold smugglers, who arrived from Dubai, were rescued after they were abducted by a gang impersonating as customs officers. The smugglers had ingested a total of 29 gold capsules, weighing around 950 grams. Two of the kidnappers were injured and arrested after a police encounter.

What Led Dhankhar To QUIT

What Led Dhankhar To QUIT

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The BJP had no option but to get Jagdeep Dhankhar out of its way for the sake of the Modi government's stability, reveals Sheela Bhatt, the legendary political journalist.

Youtuber murder: Foreign pistols, phones seized from aides of Arsh Dalla

Youtuber murder: Foreign pistols, phones seized from aides of Arsh Dalla

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

The official said Sukhvinder's brother Satpal possibly transferred Rs 2.50 lakh from Canada to his cousin Jitu Singh alias Jita in Gwalior to facilitate the November 7 killing.

Dera chief's former jailer wins on BJP ticket

Dera chief's former jailer wins on BJP ticket

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's former jailer Sunil Sangwan has won the Charkhi Dadri seat in Haryana as Bharatiya Janata Party candidate.

BJP mocks Sukhu govt over CID probe into samosa goof

BJP mocks Sukhu govt over CID probe into samosa goof

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

A day after a goof-up over serving snacks to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu snowballed into a major controversy necessitating a CID probe, state Bharatiya Janata Party chief Satpal Satti on Friday claimed the Congress government has become a 'laughing stock' for ordering an 'inquiry into samosas'.

Sushil and coach make dramatic u-turn on Narsingh

Sushil and coach make dramatic u-turn on Narsingh

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Ace wrestler Sushil Kumar's coach Satpal Singh made a complete U-turn on his stance against Narsingh Yadav after the latter was cleared of dope charges by WADA on Monday. Senior coach Satpal, who had launched a stinging attack on Narsingh after he had tested positive for banned substances, said that he is extremely happy for the wrestler and is expecting a gold medal from him.

After 20 years in Cong, Satpal Maharaj quits to join BJP

After 20 years in Cong, Satpal Maharaj quits to join BJP

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

In a setback to Congress in Uttarakhand, its MP from Garhwal Satpal Maharaj joined Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday, saying the country needed strong leadership.

Wrong to point fingers at us, says Sushil Kumar's coach

Wrong to point fingers at us, says Sushil Kumar's coach

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Rubbishing rumours that he had engineered the dope fiasco surrounding Olympic-bound Narsingh Yadav, a fuming Satpal Singh said it was wrong to point fingers at him and his protege without any proof. A fuming Satpal said the allegations against him were absolutely baseless and was ready to face any inquiry.

Rajouri Army camp attack: 1 more soldier dies, toll rises to 5

Rajouri Army camp attack: 1 more soldier dies, toll rises to 5

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

On August 11, two terrorists had attacked an army camp in Rajouri killing four soldiers in a pre-dawn suicide strike that marked the return of 'fidayeen' to Jammu and Kashmir after more than three years.

Gill snubs Sushil's coach

Gill snubs Sushil's coach

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Sports Minister M S Gill found himself in fresh controversy on Tuesday after he snubbed top grappler Sushil Kumar's coach Satpal Singh by asking him to step aside during a photo opportunity at his residence in Delhi.

World wrestling champion Sushil gets engaged

World wrestling champion Sushil gets engaged

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Beijing Olympic bronze medallist Sushil Kumar on Monday got engaged to Savi, daughter of his coach Satpal Singh, at a private ceremony in New Delhi attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

'BJP Micromanaged 48 Seats We Won'

'BJP Micromanaged 48 Seats We Won'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'Every Haryana assembly seat has its own unique problems to earn victory for a political party and you as a politician need to know what are those issues and tackle it.'

Will back stir by Ramdev against land cancellation: BJP

Will back stir by Ramdev against land cancellation: BJP

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

A day after Himachal Pradesh government took over possession of the land given to Ramdev's trust after cancelling its lease, BJP today said it will support any agitation by the Yoga teacher against the move.

Dhumal elected leader of Himchal BJP legislature party

Dhumal elected leader of Himchal BJP legislature party

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Outgoing Chief Minister P K Dhumal was on Monday unanimously elected leader of the 26-member Bharatiya Janata Party legislature party.

Dhan Singh Rawat or Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank? Who shall replace Rawat

Dhan Singh Rawat or Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank? Who shall replace Rawat

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Names of at least half a dozen leaders, including Dhan Singh Rawat, Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Satpal Maharaj, are doing the rounds to replace Trivendra Singh Rawat, who resigned as the chief minister of Uttarakhand on Tuesday.

Pushkar Singh Dhami sworn in as 11th Uttarakhand CM

Pushkar Singh Dhami sworn in as 11th Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

At 45, Dhami takes over as the youngest chief minister of Uttarakhand.

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

BJP heavyweights Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Ajay Mishra Teni and Kailash Chaudhary were among the 13 Union ministers who tasted defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as stunning losses in three Hindi heartland states forced the BJP to rely on allies to form the government.

Kargil war hero promoted from traffic constable to ASI

Kargil war hero promoted from traffic constable to ASI

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Kargil war hero and Vir Chakra awardee Satpal Singh works as a traffic constable in Punjab's Bhawanigarh town. He was a part of the Indian Army's Operation Vijay. He was an important figure in the Battle of Tiger Hill which took place between India and Pakistan during the Kargil war in 1999.

UP cops examine 1984 anti-Sikh riots crime scene again

UP cops examine 1984 anti-Sikh riots crime scene again

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

A special investigation team is re-examining the scene of a crime decades after two men were allegedly murdered and their bodies set on fire in their house here during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

BJP eyes history, Cong tradition as Himachal votes on Saturday

BJP eyes history, Cong tradition as Himachal votes on Saturday

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

On poll eve, both the BJP and the Congress claimed they were headed towards a majority and would form the government.

JSW Sports rewards India's Tokyo Olympics medallists

JSW Sports rewards India's Tokyo Olympics medallists

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Neeraj Chopra will be awarded Rs 1 crore cash grant while his coach Klaus Bartonietz and Physiotherapist Ishaan Marwaha will be awarded Rs 10 lakh each.

Exclusive! Narsingh Yadav speaks out!

Exclusive! Narsingh Yadav speaks out!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

'My roommate and training partner Sandeep (Yadav) has also tested positive, which has confirmed my suspicion.' 'Should I train or keep a tab of my water bottle?' 'Just tell me, who is going to benefit from this?'

Trivendra Singh Rawat to be Uttarakhand CM

Trivendra Singh Rawat to be Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh man's swearing in on Saturday

4 Army, IAF officers among 11 others killed in chopper crash

4 Army, IAF officers among 11 others killed in chopper crash

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The IAF said that Gen Rawat, his wife and 11 other persons died in accident.

Uttarakhand Election 2017: Congress saw me as Hindu face: Rebel leader Satpal Maharaj

Uttarakhand Election 2017: Congress saw me as Hindu face: Rebel leader Satpal Maharaj

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Maharaj, who joined the BJP in 2014 soon after Harish Rawat became the chief minister of Uttarakhand, alleged that the Congress is "looking at people as Hindu and Muslim face".

Trivendra Singh Rawat, ex-RSS pracharak sworn in as Uttarakhand CM

Trivendra Singh Rawat, ex-RSS pracharak sworn in as Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Nine ministers also take oath. Satpal Maharaj, Harak Singh Rawat, Madan Kaushik, Arvind Pandey, Subodh Uniyal,Yashpal Arya and Prakash Pant have been made Cabinet ministers.

Pushkar Singh Dhami to be Uttarakhand's 3rd CM in 4 months

Pushkar Singh Dhami to be Uttarakhand's 3rd CM in 4 months

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Dhami, who is a two-time MLA from Khatima in Udham Singh Nagar district, replaces Tirath Singh Rawat who resigned on Friday night.

Uttarakhand CM quarantines self after minister tests positive

Uttarakhand CM quarantines self after minister tests positive

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj his wife and 21 other people -- family members, staff and his followers staying in the same household -- have tested positive.

BJP likely to elect new Uttarakhand CM on Monday

BJP likely to elect new Uttarakhand CM on Monday

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

The swearing-in ceremony may take place on Tuesday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president J P Nadda and chief ministers of several BJP-ruled states likely to attend the event, he said.

Former Union minister Sukh Ram rejoins Congress

Former Union minister Sukh Ram rejoins Congress

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

"For me, it is like homecoming," said the 93-year-old who returned for the second time to the Congress which he had last left ahead of the 2017 assembly elections to join the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Dhumal or Virbhadra? Counting of votes for Himachal polls on Monday

Dhumal or Virbhadra? Counting of votes for Himachal polls on Monday

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Himachal has a tradition of change in government after every elections and going by the trend, this time it is the turn of the BJP which is upbeat after exit poll results.

U'khand CM Dhami allots portfolios, keeps over 2 dozen depts for himself

U'khand CM Dhami allots portfolios, keeps over 2 dozen depts for himself

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

These include home, industrial development (mining), justice, labour, excise, environment conservation and climate change, disaster management and rehabilitation and civil aviation.

'Narsingh must fight Sushil to decide who goes to the Olympics'

'Narsingh must fight Sushil to decide who goes to the Olympics'

Rediff.com12 May 2016

'Narsingh is a very senior wrestler and has done a fabulous job by sealing the Olympics berth.' 'But he needs to understand that the berth belongs to the country and not any individual.'

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.

Uttarakhand passes stricter anti-conversion law with 10-year jail term

Uttarakhand passes stricter anti-conversion law with 10-year jail term

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The Uttarakhand assembly on Wednesday passed a stricter anti-conversion Bill making unlawful conversion a cognisable and non-bailable offence punishable with imprisonment for a term of at least three to a maximum of 10 years.

Gen Rawat's chopper crashed minutes before reaching destination

Gen Rawat's chopper crashed minutes before reaching destination

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The chopper took off at 11.48 am from the Sulur Air Base and was reported to be missing at around 12.22 pm, sources informed.

Inflation eats into India's rural demand while green shoots become visible

Inflation eats into India's rural demand while green shoots become visible

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

In May, Satpal Singh, who runs a dairy business with three buffaloes in Jewar, near Noida, was worried about the steep spike in input costs. Singh said dry fodder rates, which cost Rs 1,500-2000 per tractor trolley last year, were quoting at Rs 4,500-5,000. The price of other cattle feed ingredients (that include mustard meal and similar mixes) had also gone up from Rs 2,000 per quintal to Rs 3,100-3,200 per quintal.