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Why BJP will target these 15 MPs

Why BJP will target these 15 MPs

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

BJP plans to put up strong candidates against these 15 MPs.

Timeline: Terror strikes Punjab once again

Timeline: Terror strikes Punjab once again

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Following are some of the terror-related incidents that have taken place in Punjab between 2001 and 2016.

Ahead of polls, Rahul makes key changes in Congress

Ahead of polls, Rahul makes key changes in Congress

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Gehlot was made the chief minister of Rajasthan after the party formed government in the state.

Valmikis of Jammu win 63-yr-long battle for domicile

Valmikis of Jammu win 63-yr-long battle for domicile

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

The revocation of provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution has given a new lease of life to over 3,000 Valmiki community members who live on the land that was allocated to their ancestors when they shifted to Jammu from Punjab's Gurdaspur district on invitation of the erstwhile state government in 1957.

Three children killed, 25 injured in school bus accident in Punjab

Three children killed, 25 injured in school bus accident in Punjab

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Three students were killed while 36 others injured when a school bus fell into a drain after colliding with a jeep near Thatha village on Tuesday morning.

Kartarpur Corridor will open on Nov 9: Pak PM

Kartarpur Corridor will open on Nov 9: Pak PM

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

The corridor will connect Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur district of Punjab.

Botched eye surgeries: Centre asks for report from Punjab govt

Botched eye surgeries: Centre asks for report from Punjab govt

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The Centre on Friday sought a report from the Punjab government on the botched surgeries at a non-profit organisation-sponsored camp where at least 60 people lost their eyesight even as the state ordered a high-level probe into the incident in Gurdaspur.

Kartarpur corridor: India, Pak to meet on July 14

Kartarpur corridor: India, Pak to meet on July 14

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The delegates from both sides will discusses issues, including connectivity at the Zero Point and the number of pilgrims to be allowed.

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.

PIX: Amit Sadh's road trip to Ladakh

PIX: Amit Sadh's road trip to Ladakh

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

Amid tension over Kashmir, India-Pak hold Kartarpur talks

Amid tension over Kashmir, India-Pak hold Kartarpur talks

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

In the meeting, which was held in makeshift tents at the Zero point, both the sides discussed timing of completion of bridge, alignment of roads and other engineering aspects of the proposed crossing points.

India, Pak sign agreement to operationalise Kartarpur corridor

India, Pak sign agreement to operationalise Kartarpur corridor

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

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

'I will quit only after winning the battle'

'I will quit only after winning the battle'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Speaking with Shekhar Gupta, the Editor-in-Chief and Chairman of The Print, on his Off The Cuff show, the former soldier and two-time chief minister of Punjab Captain Amarinder Singh expressed 'personal' hurt over the way the Gandhis treated him and asked for his resignation.

Just who is Deep Sidhu of Red Fort fame?

Just who is Deep Sidhu of Red Fort fame?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Most of India knows Deep Sidhu as the man who planted the Sikh religious flag on Red Fort.

15 killed in Punjab bus mishap

15 killed in Punjab bus mishap

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Fifteen persons, including five women, were killed and 40 others were injured when a private bus rammed into a tree near Dhariwal in Gurdaspur district on Tuesday, police said. The bus was coming to Batala from Gurdaspur when it rammed against a tree near Bidhipur village railway crossing near Dhariwal on Tuesday evening.

Congress protected 1984 riots accused: Modi in Punjab

Congress protected 1984 riots accused: Modi in Punjab

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Modi also attacked the Congress for charging him with corruption in the Rafale deal.

Not in politics to get clicked: Sunny Deol

Not in politics to get clicked: Sunny Deol

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Deol, who was elected as MP from Gurdaspur after defeating Congress's Sunil Jakhar by 82,459 votes in the Lok Sabha polls this year, has come under scrutiny for his lack of attendance in the Lower House.

Judoka Avtar Singh qualifies for Rio Olympics

Judoka Avtar Singh qualifies for Rio Olympics

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Judoka Avtar Singh has qualified for the Rio Olympic Games in under 90kg weight category, the national federation said on Saturday.

Congress suffers another setback, 2 more chiefs quit

Congress suffers another setback, 2 more chiefs quit

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Former MP Dr Ajoy Kumar on Monday offered to resign from the post of president of Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee and Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar quit their posts.

'Yes, it is a setback to our movement'

'Yes, it is a setback to our movement'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

'Our movement was not about putting any flag on the Red Fort, but it is to secure our livelihood.'

Vinod Khanna hits campaign trail for BJP in Punjab

Vinod Khanna hits campaign trail for BJP in Punjab

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

Besides campaigning for SAD-BJP candidates in Gurdaspur parliamentary constituency, Khanna will campaign extensively for his party colleague Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is contesting the Amritsar parliamentary by-election

Prez to lay foundation stone for Kartarpur corridor to Pak on Nov 26

Prez to lay foundation stone for Kartarpur corridor to Pak on Nov 26

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi tweeted, 'Prime Minister Imran Khan will break ground at Kartarpura facilities on 28 November.'

What has gone wrong in the Northeast?

What has gone wrong in the Northeast?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Assam-Mizoram violence is an outcome of BJP trying too hard to 'integrate' distinct northeastern states, explains Shekhar Gupta.

4 Hizb terrorists held in Punjab

4 Hizb terrorists held in Punjab

Rediff.com20 Aug 2006

During interrorgation, it was revealed that the 4 terrorists owed allegiance to the Hizbul Mujahideen.

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.

Pathankot attack: Punjab mulls special SWAT team as 'second line of defence'

Pathankot attack: Punjab mulls special SWAT team as 'second line of defence'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Punjab, which faced two terror attacks in six months, on Sunday announced deployment of a commando battalion and a special SWAT team in Pathankot as a "second line of defence" and also sought deployment of more Border Security Force troops along the state's border with Pakistan.

Sidhu 'on brink of' losing voice, advised rest

Sidhu 'on brink of' losing voice, advised rest

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Sidhu was the Congress' star campaigner and addressed over 70 public meetings in 17 days ahead of elections in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana.

Rajnath distorting statement on terror remarks: Chidambaram

Rajnath distorting statement on terror remarks: Chidambaram

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Former Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday attacked Home Minister Rajnath Singh accusing him of resorting to a completely distorting Hindu terror remarks to blame the former UPA government.

Let's delink 26/11 and Pak's proposal on Kartarpur: V K Singh

Let's delink 26/11 and Pak's proposal on Kartarpur: V K Singh

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Both India and Pakistan have announced that stretches would be developed in their respective areas.

'Pakistan has called Modi's bluff'

'Pakistan has called Modi's bluff'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

'There is a consensus within the Indian security establishment -- at least among those who draw their conclusions from data instead of speaking from nationalist sentiment -- that India lacks the offensive capability to defeat Pakistan in a short war.'

For these families, Sushma was just 'a phone call away'

For these families, Sushma was just 'a phone call away'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

The families say Swaraj was a constant source of support and helped them bring back the mortal remains of their loved ones which finally gave them closure.

Pak to invite Manmohan to Kartarpur opening ceremony

Pak to invite Manmohan to Kartarpur opening ceremony

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Pakistan is scheduled to open the Kartarpur corridor for Indian Sikh pilgrims on November 9.

'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.'

Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't

Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't

Rediff.com24 May 2019

From Bollywood strong men to cricketing greats, celebrities upped the glam quotient this poll season. Some we will see as future MPs, the others just have to get back to business. Rediff.com takes a look at some popular faces, who fought Election 2019 and here's the verdict on them.

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.

Kartarpur marks first cross-border initiative for India-Pak

Kartarpur marks first cross-border initiative for India-Pak

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The construction of the Dera Baba Nanak-Kartarpur Sahib corridor across the India-Pakistan border has been likened to the fall of the Berlin Wall by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Here's why the corridor is important.

Army men martyred in Kashmir cremated in hometowns

Army men martyred in Kashmir cremated in hometowns

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and South Western Army chief Lt Gen Alok Kler paid tributes to Col Sharma at Jaipur Military Station's 61, Cavalry Ground.

Feeding a revolution: Sustaining the farmers' fight in streets

Feeding a revolution: Sustaining the farmers' fight in streets

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Community kitchens punctuate the sea of farmers who have descended on the site and are in no mood to relent or retreat until their demands are met by the Centre.

The dramatic rise and fall of Ashwani Kumar

The dramatic rise and fall of Ashwani Kumar

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Law Minister Ashwani Kumar's rise in politics and elevation to the cabinet was as dramatic as his fall.

V K Singh leaves for Iraq to bring back bodies of 38 Indians

V K Singh leaves for Iraq to bring back bodies of 38 Indians

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

The minister is expected to bring back the bodies by Monday.