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Captain calls Rahul-Priyanka inexperienced, Sidhu 'dangerous man'

Captain calls Rahul-Priyanka inexperienced, Sidhu 'dangerous man'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

In a series of interviews, Capt Amarinder Singh said, "Priyanka and Rahul are like my children. This should not have ended like this. I am hurt."

National Games: Narmada shoots down 10m air rifle gold

National Games: Narmada shoots down 10m air rifle gold

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Narmada Nithin Raju claimed the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle with a new national record score of 254.4.

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

A look at some of India's best victories over Pakistan in ICC tournaments.

Sidhu mocked Modi like no one else

Sidhu mocked Modi like no one else

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

'His past as a cricketer makes it difficult for the BJP to question his nationalism.' 'He gets away by ridiculing Modi while something similar from most Congress leaders does not resonate as much.'

Ranji Trophy: Lord Shardul's century rescues Mumbai on Day 2

Ranji Trophy: Lord Shardul's century rescues Mumbai on Day 2

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Shardul Thakur's second first-class hundred brought Mumbai back from the brink in their Elite Group A clash against Jammu and Kashmir at MCA BKC Ground in Mumbai on Friday.

Being harassed to prove newborn son's legality: Moosewala's father

Being harassed to prove newborn son's legality: Moosewala's father

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

In a post on Instagram on Tuesday, Singh alleged that the administration was harassing him to prove that the child was legal.

Modi got 'troubled' in 15 min, while farmers camped for a year: Sidhu

Modi got 'troubled' in 15 min, while farmers camped for a year: Sidhu

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "troubled" with only 15 minutes of wait whereas farmers protested against the farm laws for a year.

Sidhu 'friends' with Pak, threat to nation: Amarinder

Sidhu 'friends' with Pak, threat to nation: Amarinder

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

"Sidhu could not manage a thing. I know him very well. Don't think that he is some sort of magic word for Punjab. He is going to be a disaster," he said.

14-year-old Desinghu makes splash with hat-trick of gold!

14-year-old Desinghu makes splash with hat-trick of gold!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

At the brand new Trishul Shooting Range in Dehradun, Haryana's Asian Games bronze medallist shooter Ramita Jindal turned in a world class performance to top the qualification round in the women's 10m air rifle event.

Why Manu Bhaker pulled out of World Cup Final in Delhi

Why Manu Bhaker pulled out of World Cup Final in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker opted for a three-month rest following her exploits at the Paris Games.

Woman detained for throwing slipper at Sidhu

Woman detained for throwing slipper at Sidhu

Rediff.com9 May 2019

In a short video of the incident, the woman is seen telling police personnel that she threw the slipper because "Sidhu spoke against Modi".

Sidhu aide Sukhjinder Randhawa tops the race for Punjab CM's post

Sidhu aide Sukhjinder Randhawa tops the race for Punjab CM's post

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, a minister in the outgoing cabinet of Amarinder Singh, is likely to be the state's new chief minister, Congress sources said on Sunday.

BJP planted Deep Sidhu to create chaos in tractor parade: AAP

BJP planted Deep Sidhu to create chaos in tractor parade: AAP

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The Delhi BJP, on the other hand, alleged that one Amrik Singh Micky, who was present at the Red Fort and later posted his picture with provocative slogan in Facebook, was an AAP leader.

Manish Tewari slams 'chaos, anarchy' in Cong, Sidhu says focus on real issues

Manish Tewari slams 'chaos, anarchy' in Cong, Sidhu says focus on real issues

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday said the state must concentrate on real issues that concern every Punjabi even as MP Manish Tewari said he never saw "such chaos and anarchy" being played out in the party's state unit.

Sidhu 'most welcome', says Congress

Sidhu 'most welcome', says Congress

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Amarinder Singh met Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi and is learnt to have discussed the issue.

R-Day violence: IB, special cell of Delhi Police to grill Deep Sidhu

R-Day violence: IB, special cell of Delhi Police to grill Deep Sidhu

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Intelligence Bureau (IB) will interrogate actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu on Wednesday, who has been sent to seven-day police custody for his alleged role in the violence that took place at the Red Fort and other parts of the national capital on Republic Day, according to Delhi Police sources.

Never hankered for posts, Sidhu aide on being among Punjab CM probables

Never hankered for posts, Sidhu aide on being among Punjab CM probables

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, a minister in the outgoing cabinet of Amarinder Singh whose name is doing the rounds among the probables to be the new leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in Punjab, on Sunday asserted that he has never hankered after posts.

Kartarpur corridor: Sidhu seeks permission for visiting Pakistan

Kartarpur corridor: Sidhu seeks permission for visiting Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

In a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Sidhu said that he had been invited by the Pakistan government for opening ceremony of Kartarpur Sahib corridor on November 9.

R-Day violence: Deep Sidhu arrested, sent to 7-day police custody

R-Day violence: Deep Sidhu arrested, sent to 7-day police custody

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Metropolitan Magistrate Prigya Gupta sent Sidhu to the custody after the police alleged he was one of the main instigators of the violent incidents at the Red Fort.

Farmers tear-gassed after offering tea, flower shower; several hurt

Farmers tear-gassed after offering tea, flower shower; several hurt

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

A group of 101 farmers resumed their foot march to Delhi on Sunday to press the Centre for various demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP). However, they were stopped at the barricading by Haryana Police who cited a prohibitory order clamped by the Ambala administration. The farmers have been pressing for various demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP, a farm debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases (against farmers), and "justice" for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence. Reinstatement of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013 and compensation to the families of farmers who died during the previous agitation in 2020-21 are also part of their demands.

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

'Sidhu probably wants to replace me as CM'

'Sidhu probably wants to replace me as CM'

Rediff.com19 May 2019

The chief minister said that the Congress will surely take action against Sidhu for his alleged remarks as the party does not believe in indiscipline.

When are you quitting politics?: Posters ask Sidhu

When are you quitting politics?: Posters ask Sidhu

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Sidhu had promised that he would quit politics if his party president lost from Amethi, where he was contesting against Bharatiya Janata Party's Smriti Irani.

Rohit's World Cup wait tied to MI captaincy change?

Rohit's World Cup wait tied to MI captaincy change?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Rohit was declared captain of India's yet-to-be-named T20 World Cup squad in February this year by BCCI secretary Jay Shah at an event in Ahmedabad, a good two months after he was replaced by Pandya as MI skipper.

'What An Engineer Earns In A Month, We Earn In 2 Hours'

'What An Engineer Earns In A Month, We Earn In 2 Hours'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

'The more popular, the more work, the more money.'

EC bars Sidhu from campaigning for 72 hours

EC bars Sidhu from campaigning for 72 hours

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Sidhu, while addressing a rally, had warned Muslims not to split their votes and instead defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party by voting against it unitedly.

PV Sindhu, Sharath Kamal gear up for Parade of Nations

PV Sindhu, Sharath Kamal gear up for Parade of Nations

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Flag-bearers PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal will lead the 78-strong Indian contingent, representing 12 disciplines, on a historic journey down the Seine River.

Amid tussle with Punjab CM, Sidhu loses key portfolios

Amid tussle with Punjab CM, Sidhu loses key portfolios

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Navjot Sidhu has been given power and new and renewable energy sources, and his tourism and cultural affairs portfolio has been given to Charanjit Singh Channi.

Kisan panchayat called on Jan 4 as Dallewal's hunger strike enters Day 34

Kisan panchayat called on Jan 4 as Dallewal's hunger strike enters Day 34

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a farmer leader, is on an indefinite hunger strike that has entered its 34th day. The Supreme Court has criticized the Punjab government for not shifting Dallewal to a hospital, while farmer leaders have said they are following Gandhian principles and it is up to the government to decide whether to use force to evict him. The farmers are protesting for several demands, including a legal guarantee for a minimum support price (MSP) for crops. The protests have reached a decisive stage, with the SKM (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha calling for a Punjab bandh on Monday.

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.

'Who are Deep Sidhu's political masters?'

'Who are Deep Sidhu's political masters?'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

'The Modi government must tell us what this person's connection with the BJP is.'

Received lot of love from Pakistani people: Sidhu

Received lot of love from Pakistani people: Sidhu

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Indian cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, on Sunday, said that he received a lot of love from Pakistani people and hoped there should be peace between India and Pakistan.

Olympics: Maheshwari, Raiza fail to qualify for skeet final

Olympics: Maheshwari, Raiza fail to qualify for skeet final

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Maheshwari Chauhan and Raiza Dhillon ended in 14th and 23rd place respectively in the qualification of the women's skeet competition at the Paris Olympics.

Cops take Deep Sidhu to Red Fort to recreate vandalism scene on R-Day

Cops take Deep Sidhu to Red Fort to recreate vandalism scene on R-Day

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Sidhu, according to police, was a "prominent player" behind the January 26 violence and vandalism at the Red Fort. He was arrested from Karnal bypass in Haryana on Monday night by a team of Delhi Police's Special Cell.

Sidhu faces Opposition's ire for hugging Pak Army chief

Sidhu faces Opposition's ire for hugging Pak Army chief

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

At Imran's oath-taking ceremony, Sidhu was seated next to Masood Khan, the president of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.

Channi or Sidhu? Sonia seeks opinions on Cong CM face in Punjab

Channi or Sidhu? Sonia seeks opinions on Cong CM face in Punjab

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Gandhi is seeking responses from Congress leaders and workers through the party's Shakti app, sources said. The opinion of common people on the issue will also be sought in a day or two.

Cabinet colleagues want Sidhu to quit for remark on CM

Cabinet colleagues want Sidhu to quit for remark on CM

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

It has been a double whammy for the cricketer-turned-politician since there is already an outcry over his visit to Pakistan.

Can Channi's caste, Sidhu's ploys win Punjab for Cong?

Can Channi's caste, Sidhu's ploys win Punjab for Cong?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

After many years, intricate caste calculations will dominate politics in Punjab.

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.

Sidhu insists on dialogue with Pakistan

Sidhu insists on dialogue with Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

"The solution to terror is peace, development and progress and not unemployment, hatred and fear," he said.