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As mercury hovers above 40, rain likely to bring relief

As mercury hovers above 40, rain likely to bring relief

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The national capital, parts of which reeled under heatwave conditions for the past few days, had some relief on Wednesday with strong winds and partly cloudy skies witnessed during the day.

'Country needs to show...': Rahul on why he started Bharat Jodo Yatra

'Country needs to show...': Rahul on why he started Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Gandhi rued that the fourth estate was showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's face round-the-clock and not raising issues like unemployment or inflation.

Wrestler Khali accused of slapping toll plaza employee in Ludhiana

Wrestler Khali accused of slapping toll plaza employee in Ludhiana

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Dalip Singh Rana, better known as The Great Khali, has been accused of slapping a toll worker in Ludhiana, a charge rejected by the former WWE wrestler who claimed that the toll plaza employees misbehaved with him.

NTAGI moots booster dose for foreign travellers before 9-month gap

NTAGI moots booster dose for foreign travellers before 9-month gap

Rediff.com5 May 2022

The NTAGI has recommended that those who need to travel overseas can take the precaution dose of Covid vaccine as required by the country they are travelling to, before the stipulated nine-month waiting period, sources told PTI.

Who Is Propping Up Amritpal Singh?

Who Is Propping Up Amritpal Singh?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Akali Dal is convinced that Waris Punjab De and Amritpal Singh are part of a bigger plan to create a law and order problem in the state, leading to the imposition of central rule and even the exclusion of Punjab from the Lok Sabha polls as was done in 1991.

Harbhajan Singh tests positive for COVID-19

Harbhajan Singh tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Harbhajan retired after scalping 417 wickets in 103 Tests at an average of 32.46. The 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 World Cup winner is also the first Indian to take a Test hat-trick.

Will send them to Israel too: Mann on Kejriwal meeting Punjab officials

Will send them to Israel too: Mann on Kejriwal meeting Punjab officials

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Mann said it was he who sent officials for the meeting with Delhi CM Kejriwal.

Channi or Sidhu? Cong workers will decide Punjab CM face, says Rahul

Channi or Sidhu? Cong workers will decide Punjab CM face, says Rahul

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the party will go into the Punjab assembly polls with a CM face and the decision on it will be taken soon after consulting party workers.

Former India hockey player Balbir Singh Jr dies

Former India hockey player Balbir Singh Jr dies

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Balbir Singh Jr died at the age of 88

Why Punjab Needs A Leader Like Mayawati

Why Punjab Needs A Leader Like Mayawati

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Unless Punjab has a chief minister who is able to look beyond community/vote bank politics, carry all sections of society, stop appeasing while addressing genuine concerns and break the stranglehold of the SGPC over Sikh affairs, my beloved home state is bound to die and conversions will be rampant, warns Sanjeev Nayaar.

Reliance to acquire Metro AG's India business for Rs 2,850 crore

Reliance to acquire Metro AG's India business for Rs 2,850 crore

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Reliance Industries Ltd will acquire German firm Metro AG's wholesale operations in India for Rs 2,850 crore as the conglomerate run by billionaire Mukesh Ambani seeks to strengthen its dominant position in India's mammoth retail sector. "Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd, signed definitive agreements to acquire a 100 per cent equity stake in Metro Cash & Carry India for a total cash consideration of Rs 2,850 crore, subject to closing adjustments," said a joint statement. Through this acquisition, Reliance Retail will get access to a network of Metro India stores located in prime locations across key cities, along with a large base of registered kiranas and other institutional customers, and a strong supplier network.

'Amritpal should not have run away'

'Amritpal should not have run away'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

'All this while he has been maintaining that he is innocent and, if that is the case, why will he run away?'

India sees single-day rise of 2,323 COVID-19 cases

India sees single-day rise of 2,323 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,25,94,801. The case fatality rate stood at 1.22 per cent, it said.

Charges framed against Mulakkal in nun rape case

Charges framed against Mulakkal in nun rape case

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The Additional Sessions Court Judge read out to Mulakkal, who was present in the court, the charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code including the punishment for offence for rape as it commenced trial proceedings in the sensational case.

BJP, AAP celebrate early Holi with poll victory

BJP, AAP celebrate early Holi with poll victory

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Here are some of the glimpses.

Student's suicide sparks protests at Punjab varsity, Kerala professor booked

Student's suicide sparks protests at Punjab varsity, Kerala professor booked

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Prima facie, the student was facing some personal issues, as was suggested by a suicide note left by him, a police official in Phagwara said.

Three Sher-e-Jalandhar players banned

Three Sher-e-Jalandhar players banned

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

Three Sher-e-Jalandhar players banned The IHF slapped a three-year ban on forward Tejbir Singh and goalkeepers Kamaldeep Singh and Maninder Singh for 'unruly and disgraceful behaviour' during the Premier Hockey League final.

'Centre can't abdicate its responsibility'

'Centre can't abdicate its responsibility'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'The Centre and state need to take a unified approach and take concerted action before this matter assumes menacing proportions because unemployment, the drug trade and the levels of frustration among the youth make them vulnerable to any maverick who promises something better.'

'Punjabis will never allow Khalistan in Punjab'

'Punjabis will never allow Khalistan in Punjab'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'Amritpal is the creation of journalists and the inaction of the government in Punjab.'

Bhagwant Mann sworn in as Punjab chief minister

Bhagwant Mann sworn in as Punjab chief minister

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mann in the swearing-in ceremony that took place at Khatkar Kalan, the ancestral village of legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh in Punjab's Shaheed Bhagat Singh (SBS) Nagar district.

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Khalistan would have been in existence today, but for the army.'

Hundreds attend Moosewala's bhog ceremony

Hundreds attend Moosewala's bhog ceremony

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Many people were also carrying posters mentioning 'black day on May 29' and 'Moosewala amar rahe' and demanded 'justice for Moosewala'.

Know Who The Goalie Is?

Know Who The Goalie Is?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

After dancing the Bhangra with college kids, telling his security detail to vamoose so he could schmooze with the Janata and clambering up an electricity poll to fix erratic power supply, Charanjit Singh Channi, clearly a man of the people, donned a new avatar on Sunday, October 31, 2021.

Lamborghini accelerates India plans, goes full throttle on Tier-I, -II cities

Lamborghini accelerates India plans, goes full throttle on Tier-I, -II cities

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Lamborghini is focusing on bringing its new car models to India faster after the global launch of its Huracn Tecnica, its country head Sharad Agarwal said on Thursday, adding there is a lot more scope for the company to expand in tier I and II cities. "Typically, in the premium and luxury car segments, there is a lag of six to 18 months between a global launch and India launch," he said in an interview to Business Standard. The Italian carmaker launched the two-seater track-focused performance car - the Huracn Tecnica - here on Thursday four months after its global unveiling.

Channi or Sidhu? Rahul to announce Cong CM face in Punjab today

Channi or Sidhu? Rahul to announce Cong CM face in Punjab today

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

For the last several weeks, both Channi and Sidhu have, directly or indirectly, made a case to be declared as the party's nominee for the top post.

Court cancels bail granted to Bishop Franco Mullakal

Court cancels bail granted to Bishop Franco Mullakal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The court cancelled his bail, considering the prosecution argument that the accused was trying to delay the trial, and posted the case to August 13.

Sher-e-Jalandhar rout Chennai Veerans

Sher-e-Jalandhar rout Chennai Veerans

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

Gagan Ajit Singh scored a brace in a 5-0 victory in the Premier Hockey League.

Farmers stage nationwide 'rail roko'; railways says not much impact

Farmers stage nationwide 'rail roko'; railways says not much impact

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Agitating farmer groups on Thursday held a four-hour nationwide 'rail roko' agitation with the railways saying there was negligible impact on services though some trains were stopped by officials at stations as a precautionary measure.

Now, Channi uses 'wet pants' to take swipe at Sidhu

Now, Channi uses 'wet pants' to take swipe at Sidhu

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

In what is being seen as a veiled jibe at Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu, CM Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday asked policemen not to bother about who says what and said criminals wet their pants on seeing them.

Punjab police busts terror module handled from Canada, Pakistan

Punjab police busts terror module handled from Canada, Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The Punjab police on Friday claimed to have busted an ISI-backed terror module jointly handled by Canada-based gangster Lakhbir Singh alias Landa and Pakistan-based gangster Harvinder Singh Rinda with the arrest of two of its operatives.

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'The Khalistanis get bulk of the money from abroad.' 'Where did Amritpal's Mercedes come from, which costs well over Rs 60 lakhs?' 'Where does his fleet of vehicles come from?' 'Local Punjabis can certainly not contribute this kind of money.'

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Imagine for a soldier -- first you conquer territory after fighting a fierce battle, suffer casualties and then you are ordered to come back to your side of the International Border in India.'

Active COVID-19 cases in country fall below 45k mark

Active COVID-19 cases in country fall below 45k mark

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

India saw a single day rise of 4,184 coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,29,80,067, while the active cases dipped to 44,488, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday.

Pune police make fresh arrest in Moosewala murder case

Pune police make fresh arrest in Moosewala murder case

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The police have arrested Siddhesh Hiraman Kamble, alias Mahakal, in connection with the killing of popular singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moosewala in Punjab last month, an official said on Wednesday.

Bishop Franco Mulakkal granted bail by trial court

Bishop Franco Mulakkal granted bail by trial court

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Granting bail, the court directed him not to leave the state till the chargesheet is read out to him on August 13 and to be present court on the dates of hearing of the case.

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.

Moosewala murder: Accused gangster flees police custody; cop sacked, arrested

Moosewala murder: Accused gangster flees police custody; cop sacked, arrested

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Tinu escaped from the custody of the Crime Investigation Agency unit of the Mansa Police on Saturday night when he was brought on a production warrant from Goindwal Sahib jail in Tarn Taran district in another case.

Is Hardik Patel set to leave Congress ahead of Gujarat polls?

Is Hardik Patel set to leave Congress ahead of Gujarat polls?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Expressing displeasure over the Gujarat Congress's "style of functioning", party leader Hardik Patel on Wednesday claimed that he was sidelined in the state unit and the leadership is not willing to utilise his skills.

PIX: Meet Kapil Sharma's daughter

PIX: Meet Kapil Sharma's daughter

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Kapil Sharma posted pictures of his daughter on social media.

Denied Cong ticket, Channi's brother to contest independently

Denied Cong ticket, Channi's brother to contest independently

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

In its first list of 86 candidates, the Congress on Saturday gave the ticket to party MLA Gurpreet Singh GP from Bassi Pathana (SC) seat.