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RPG fired at police station in Punjab, DGP alleges Pak hand

RPG fired at police station in Punjab, DGP alleges Pak hand

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The projectile, fired by some unidentified people, hit the Saanjh Kendra adjoining the Sarhali police station on the Amritsar-Bathinda highway on Friday night.

Indian killed in firing by Nepal Police on UP border

Indian killed in firing by Nepal Police on UP border

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

A young man was killed after the Nepalese Police allegedly fired at three Indians who had gone across the border from Pilibhit district to attend a fair in Nepal's Kanchanpur.

Punjab police files FIR in AAP's 'crores for MLAs' complaint

Punjab police files FIR in AAP's 'crores for MLAs' complaint

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab on Wednesday filed a complaint with the state director general of police, seeking a thorough probe into allegations of an attempt by the Bharatiya Janata Party to topple its government.

Amarinder, Sidhu meet MLAs ahead of likely Punjab Cong revamp

Amarinder, Sidhu meet MLAs ahead of likely Punjab Cong revamp

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Chief Minister Amarinder Singh met more than 20 party leaders, including ministers, MLAs and MPs at his farmhouse in Mohali's Siswan, sources said. Sidhu, who may be declared the state party chief, met four ministers and at least six MLAs at the residence of Jails Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa in Chandigarh, they said.

Salman Khan to launch bodyguard Shera's son

Salman Khan to launch bodyguard Shera's son

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Tiger will be launched after Loveratri releases.

Punjab: Meet the giant killers of AAP

Punjab: Meet the giant killers of AAP

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

A social activist, a young law graduate, a debutante, and an eye surgeon -- Punjab polls gave gave birth to a number of giant killers from the Aam Aadmi Party, who drubbed such stalwarts as Navjot Singh Sidhu, the Badals, and even Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi.

Akal Takht revokes pardon to Dera chief; Sikh leaders hail decision

Akal Takht revokes pardon to Dera chief; Sikh leaders hail decision

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Various Sikh leaders on Friday hailed the decision of Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikh religion, which annulled its edict of pardoning Dera Sacha Sauda Sect Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.

Farmers say nothing new in govt letter, seek 'concrete solution'

Farmers say nothing new in govt letter, seek 'concrete solution'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait said that the government, in its letter, mentioned that it wants to hold talks over its earlier proposal of amendments in the new agri laws.

Hockey icon Balbir Singh Sr cremated with state honours

Hockey icon Balbir Singh Sr cremated with state honours

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Hockey icon Balbir Singh Senior, who died at 96 after battling multiple health issues, was on Monday cremated in Chandigarh with full state honours, with Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi declaring that the Mohali stadium will be named after the legendary player. The mortal remains of the three-time Olympic gold medallist was consigned to flames at an electric crematorium here, with his maternal grandson Kabir performing the last rites in the presence of Sikh priests.

Gandhi's portrait defaced, ashes stolen in MP's Rewa

Gandhi's portrait defaced, ashes stolen in MP's Rewa

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

A portrait of Mahatma Gandhi was defaced at Bapu Bhawan in Laxmanbagh Sansthan in Madhya Pradesh on Gandhi Jayanti by unidentified persons who wrote "deshdrohi" (traitor) over it and also stole an urn which was used for immersing his ashes, police said on Thursday.

ISL: NEUFC, Bengaluru share points, continue winless streak

ISL: NEUFC, Bengaluru share points, continue winless streak

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

NEUFC could have doubled their tally soon after the half-hour mark had Suhair VP converted his chance. Rochharzela whipped a cross for the unmarked striker in the box, but he cushioned his header over the crossbar.

9 linked to Khalistani groups designated as terrorists

9 linked to Khalistani groups designated as terrorists

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The home ministry said these individuals are operating from Pakistan and other foreign soil and involved in various acts of terrorism.

Hundreds of women to drive tractors during farmers' parade

Hundreds of women to drive tractors during farmers' parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

In a show of strength, hundreds of women are expected to drive tractors at 'Kisan Gantantra Parade' on Republic Day, as a large number of farmers opposing the new agriculture laws will enter the national capital under a high security cover.

'Heroes are scared to romance me'

'Heroes are scared to romance me'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

'I am very bold that's why they get intimidated by my presence.'

'Not seen such inflation in 7-8 years'

'Not seen such inflation in 7-8 years'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Higher prices are burdening household budgets and threatening the margins of leading manufacturers.

Air force veterans critical of IAF being 'supporting arm' remark by CDS

Air force veterans critical of IAF being 'supporting arm' remark by CDS

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'The statement that Indian Air Force is supporting arm to the other two services is incorrect and wrong'

ISL: NEUFC hand EB their third consecutive loss

ISL: NEUFC hand EB their third consecutive loss

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The win took the Highlanders to the second spot with eight points as they remained unbeaten from four matches.

PHOTOS: PM, Sonia visit jawans injured in Hyderpora strike

PHOTOS: PM, Sonia visit jawans injured in Hyderpora strike

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi Tuesday visited the Army base hospital at Badamibagh cantonment in Srinagar to inquire about the condition of jawans injured in the Hyderpora attack.

13 mercy petitions pending with government

13 mercy petitions pending with government

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Thirteen mercy petitions, including that of Parliament attack case convict Afzal Guru, were pending with the government, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Indira's assassins hailed as martyrs in Delhi event attended by Akali leaders

Indira's assassins hailed as martyrs in Delhi event attended by Akali leaders

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Held under the aegis of the Sikh Student's Federation at Moti Bagh Gurdwara here, the event saw a bhog (feast) being organised "in the memory" of Gandhi's killers Kehar Singh, Satwant Singh and Beant Singh, and recitation of the 'Akhand Path'.

SC stays execution of eight death row convicts

SC stays execution of eight death row convicts

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

The Supreme Court has stayed the execution of eight death row prisoners, convicted in different murder cases, whose clemency pleas were rejected by President Pranab Mukherjee last week.

Centre not in favour of freeing terrorists convicted in serious charges

Centre not in favour of freeing terrorists convicted in serious charges

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

As the Punjab government sought release of the state's prisoners, the union home ministry on Thursday indicated that legal opinion could be taken in select cases such as old people and those having completed 20 years in prison but not those convicted in serious charges.

Is Rajasthan new hub for narco smugglers?

Is Rajasthan new hub for narco smugglers?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Did the ISI choose the Rajasthan border to smuggle narcotics after striking deals with Indian smugglers, who would send the money to various terrorist groups in Kashmir?

India's schedule at the Games - August 4

India's schedule at the Games - August 4

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Friday. Check out their schedule.

Gurmeet wins bronze in 20km walk in Japan

Gurmeet wins bronze in 20km walk in Japan

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

Olympian Gurmeet Singh on Sunday won a bronze medal but Khushbir Kaur had to be content with a fourth-place finish in the Asian 20km Walking Championship, held at Nomi City, Japan.

Are you ready for these movies?

Are you ready for these movies?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Joginder Tuteja lists the biggest projects announced during the lockdown.

The real Salman: Bodyguard Shera reveals all

The real Salman: Bodyguard Shera reveals all

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Salman Khan's bodyguard Shera talks about his association with the superstar.

Race walker Gurmeet qualifies for London Olympics

Race walker Gurmeet qualifies for London Olympics

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Race walker Gurmeet Singh, on Sunday, qualified for the 2012 London Olympics 20km race walking competition after finishing sixth in the 18th Dublin International Grand Prix in Ireland.

Indian cab driver arrested on charges of rape in US

Indian cab driver arrested on charges of rape in US

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

An Indian cab driver in New York has been arrested on charges that he raped and robbed a 26-year-old passenger in his taxi last year.

Irfan finishes creditable 10th in 20km walk

Irfan finishes creditable 10th in 20km walk

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

India's K T Irfan finished a creditable 10th in the men's 20km walk, setting a new national record in the process, at the London Olympics, on Saturday. He clocked 1:20.21s in a field of 56 walkers, bettering the old national record of 1:20.35s, which stood in the name of Gurmeet Singh.

Farmers continue to converge on Delhi borders, security upped

Farmers continue to converge on Delhi borders, security upped

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Rejecting the Centre's offer to hold talks once they move to the Burari ground, the farmers protesting against the new agricultural reform laws have been staying put at Tikri, Singhu and Ghazipur borders.

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.

Massive infiltration on the cards: Army

Massive infiltration on the cards: Army

Rediff.com28 Mar 2010

At least four-hundred militants are waiting across the Line of Control (LoC) to sneak into Kashmir, the Army has said. Talking to media in Srinagar, Brigadier General Staff (BGS) of the 15 Corps, Brigadier Gurmeet Singh said, "Four hundred militants are waiting at launch pads to sneak into the valley."

J&K: 12 militants killed in 3 encounters

J&K: 12 militants killed in 3 encounters

Rediff.com27 Mar 2010

The security forces have killed a dozen militants in three separate gunfights in Jammu and Kashmir till Saturday.

ISL: NorthEast remain unbeaten; BFC rout Kerala Blasters

ISL: NorthEast remain unbeaten; BFC rout Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

With one point from the match, the Highlanders are placed joint second with ATK Mohun Bagan on 10 points

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Friday, August 12

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Friday, August 12

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Check out India's schedule on Day 7 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, on Friday.

31 militants have sneaked into J&K: Army

31 militants have sneaked into J&K: Army

Rediff.com25 Apr 2009

A group of 100-120 men, including 31 militants, have crossed into the state through the Gurez sector in northern Kashmir, the Army said on Saturday. "Thirty-one militants along with 40-45 porters, guides and other helpers had crossed the Line of Control," Brigadier Gurmeet Singh told reporters in Srinagar.He said some of the militants, who have undergone intensive training, were 'drugged' and pushed through the difficult terrain by their handlers.

Beant Singh's assassination: 6 convicted

Beant Singh's assassination: 6 convicted

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

The court will pronounce the quantum of sentence to the six convicts on Saturday.

2 get death for Beant Singh assassination

2 get death for Beant Singh assassination

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

The court had on Monday reserved its verdict on the pronouncement of quantum of sentence to the six convicts in the case after hearing the argument of CBI and the defence lawyers.

Dera followers go on rampage, 50 injured

Dera followers go on rampage, 50 injured

Rediff.com15 May 2007

At least 50 people, including over 20 policemen, were injured in violent protests in Bathinda and Sriganganagar in Rajasthan.