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SC puts off hearing in Sidhu road rage case to February 25, questions counsel letter

SC puts off hearing in Sidhu road rage case to February 25, questions counsel letter

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the matter pertaining to review of the sentence awarded by it in May 2018 to cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu in an over 32-year-old road rage case has not been listed "unexpectedly".

Is Navjot Sidhu right about Punjab's power crisis?

Is Navjot Sidhu right about Punjab's power crisis?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

'The Akali government is not responsible for the Punjab power crisis as Mr Sidhu is saying.'

Amarinder-Sidhu dispute good for Congress: Harish Rawat

Amarinder-Sidhu dispute good for Congress: Harish Rawat

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'People in Punjab put their opinion very strongly there and it looks like they will fight. But, there is nothing like that, and they find solutions to their problems'

How Shami stays match-fit: 'Only one meal a day!'

How Shami stays match-fit: 'Only one meal a day!'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

India's star pacer Mohammed Shami says he prefers to eat only one meal a day and has never had a craving for delicacies.

CWG medallist Thakur pays tribute to slain singer Sidhu Moose Wala

CWG medallist Thakur pays tribute to slain singer Sidhu Moose Wala

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

On winning his third CWG medal on Tuesday, Vikas Thakur paid tribute to his idol by doing the 'thigh-five' celebration. 'The Punjabi thapi (thigh-five) was tribute to Sidhu Moose Wala.'

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."

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.

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".

When Nandita Danced To Kudi Gujarat Di

When Nandita Danced To Kudi Gujarat Di

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

The four-day CIFF was packed with so many other new projects, like Radhika Apte's first directorial effort Koyta, with Vikramaditya Motwane as the producer, Venkatesh Maha's Ko Ko Ko, Jeo Baby's Punishment and Shonali Bose's Black Mountain Monpa.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mary Kom, Paes, Saina on panel to groom future Olympians

Mary Kom, Paes, Saina on panel to groom future Olympians

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The Indian government has established two expert committees aimed at elevating the country's sports performance.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'India Is A Bloody Good Team'

'India Is A Bloody Good Team'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'Representing India is not a joke.'

Rahane Out, Called Back From Pavilion

Rahane Out, Called Back From Pavilion

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Mumbai Captain Ajinkya Rahane was unexpectedly recalled from the dressing room by the on-field umpires after being given out caught down the leg side on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir.

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.

'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.'

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.

Hemant Soren's nomination proposer joins BJP

Hemant Soren's nomination proposer joins BJP

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Murmu, a descendant of Sido-Kanu, who led the Santhal revolt in 1855, joined the party in Deoghar on Sunday in the presence of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

BJP defends 'best candidate' Sidhu

BJP defends 'best candidate' Sidhu

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday defended cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu's prolong absence from party affairs for the past few months, saying the Amritsar member of Parliament is still the "favourite candidate" for them.

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.

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.

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.

Heavy security arrangements in place ahead of farmers' Delhi march

Heavy security arrangements in place ahead of farmers' Delhi march

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

A group of 101 farmers will march to Delhi on Friday from the Shambhu border protest site, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has said. The march will begin at 1 p.m. and the group will face heavy police and security presence. The farmers are demanding a legal guarantee for minimum support price of crops, a farm debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases and "justice" for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence. The farmers have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 after their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces.

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 likely to join AAP next month

Sidhu likely to join AAP next month

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

He is likely to be inducted as a 'star campaigner' ahead of the assembly polls next year.

Asian Games: Sidhu bags bronze, heartbreak for Manu

Asian Games: Sidhu bags bronze, heartbreak for Manu

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Heena shot a near-perfect 10.8 with just three shooters left in the field but a 9.6 in the next attempt dashed her hopes of a better finish at the Jakabaring Shooting Range.

Sangwan beats Manu Bhaker in women's 25m pistol

Sangwan beats Manu Bhaker in women's 25m pistol

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Rhythm Sangwan emerged victorious in the women's 25m pistol event at the Rifle/Pistol National Selection Trials in New Delhi, defeating double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker in a shoot-off.

Can relate more with Pakistan than South India: Sidhu

Can relate more with Pakistan than South India: Sidhu

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Join Pakistan's Cabinet, BJP targets Sidhu over his comment.