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Amritpal's car crashed barricade and sped: Police affidavit details raid

Amritpal's car crashed barricade and sped: Police affidavit details raid

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

An order to detain radical preacher Amritpal Singh under the stringent National Security Act was issued by the Amritsar district magistrate on Saturday, said a police officer's affidavit which also described how the Waris Punjab De chief gave the cops the slip.

Why BJP And SAD Need Each Other For 2024

Why BJP And SAD Need Each Other For 2024

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

For Sikhs, they say, honour is the bottom line; and whatever the state of the SAD's political fortunes today, arrogance will not be helpful in the negotiation.

India Is Feeling Cold...

India Is Feeling Cold...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Glimpses from a cold north India.

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

There's nothing more satisfying than a meal of freshly fried puris served with a spicy raseela potato preparation.

Amritpal remained at large for over a month posing challenge for police

Amritpal remained at large for over a month posing challenge for police

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Amritpal managed to evade arrest for more than a month, which was proving to be a major embarrassment for the Punjab police that had launched a crackdown against the radical preacher and his aides on March 18.

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Several states declared a holiday for schools, while government offices, other establishments and public sector banks remained closed for half a day.

'How are we causing pollution 300 km away in Delhi?'

'How are we causing pollution 300 km away in Delhi?'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Punjab farmers were unnecessarily being targeted and defamed for air pollution in Delhi'

A Dip to Beat the Heat

A Dip to Beat the Heat

Rediff.com17 May 2022

India is experiencing its worst heat wave in 122 years.

Double blow to INDIA bloc as TMC, AAP to go solo in Bengal, Punjab

Double blow to INDIA bloc as TMC, AAP to go solo in Bengal, Punjab

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Mamata asserted that she has not spoken to anyone in the Congress on seat-sharing in the state for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

How diplomatic row with Canada will test Indo-US ties

How diplomatic row with Canada will test Indo-US ties

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Experts say Canada's allegations regarding the Indian government's involvement in the fatal shooting of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada 'could be most significant test of strength of US-India partnership since early 2000s'.

How India Observes Ramadan

How India Observes Ramadan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is observed by Muslims as Ramadan all over the world, makes its presence in India.

'Amritpal is finished politically'

'Amritpal is finished politically'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

'It is funny that he's on CCTV all the time, but the Punjab police can't find him.'

9 dead as rains batter Punjab, Haryana; Army called in for rescue ops

9 dead as rains batter Punjab, Haryana; Army called in for rescue ops

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The Punjab government has ordered the closure of schools till July 13 while in Chandigarh schools are closed till Thursday.

Intel agencies keep close watch on Punjab situation

Intel agencies keep close watch on Punjab situation

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

A senior official said that the state had sought several companies of paramilitary forces and these have been provided to maintain law and order situation.

Fog. Smog. Fog. Smog. Everywhere

Fog. Smog. Fog. Smog. Everywhere

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Mornings in many north Indian cities are enveloped by fog and smog, with poor visibility.

Separated at Partition, Indian Sikh meets Muslim sister in Kartarpur

Separated at Partition, Indian Sikh meets Muslim sister in Kartarpur

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

All eyes went teary as wheelchair-bound Singh had an emotional meeting with his sister Kulsoom Akhtar at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur in Pakistan's Punjab province on Wednesday.

'Kill me, send me to jail': Ex-Punjab CM Channi slams AAP govt over summons

'Kill me, send me to jail': Ex-Punjab CM Channi slams AAP govt over summons

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Channi slammed the AAP government over his date of appearance date being advanced and alleged it was part of the dispensation's "vendetta politics".

Amritpal Singh hiding at a religious place? Punjab DGP says...

Amritpal Singh hiding at a religious place? Punjab DGP says...

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'Whosoever mischievous elements, who have the support of ISI, and are trying to disturb peace in Punjab, their designs will not be allowed to succeed'

4 US returnees infected with Omicron subvariant BF.7 in Bengal

4 US returnees infected with Omicron subvariant BF.7 in Bengal

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Genome sequencing of the four people, who have recently returned from the US, confirmed that they were infected with the new variant of the coronavirus, he said.

Police intensify search for Amritpal, deploy drone in Punjab village

Police intensify search for Amritpal, deploy drone in Punjab village

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Cops deployed in and around Marnaian village were also checking vehicles in the search of the radical preacher.

The Punjabis Are Fleeing

The Punjabis Are Fleeing

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

There's an entire gurdwara dedicated to immigration. People present tiny airliner models here in the hope that Waheguru will soon give them a ticket, passport and visa to leave, reveals Shekhar Gupta.

Amritpal said to be hiding in Nepal, India seeks help

Amritpal said to be hiding in Nepal, India seeks help

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The Indian embassy in Kathmandu has requested the government agencies to arrest Singh if he tries to flee from Nepal, the Kathmandu Post newspaper reported.

Amritpal suspected to be in Delhi, disguised as a 'sadhu'

Amritpal suspected to be in Delhi, disguised as a 'sadhu'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Delhi Police sources on Friday said that the head of the pro-Khalistani outfit 'Waris Punjab De' is suspected to have left for Delhi.

Punjab CM Mann sacks senior cop over nexus with drug traffickers

Punjab CM Mann sacks senior cop over nexus with drug traffickers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Mann also asked the vigilance bureau to investigate the wealth amassed by the police officer through alleged "drug money".

India logs new 163 Covid cases, active tally dips to 2423

India logs new 163 Covid cases, active tally dips to 2423

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

The death toll stands at 5,30,720 with two deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'We want to make sustainability affordable.' 'We tell everyone, don't just recycle, Craste it!'

One LS, four assembly bypolls to be held along with K'taka election on May 10

One LS, four assembly bypolls to be held along with K'taka election on May 10

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Bypolls to one Lok Sabha and four assembly seats across four states will be held on May 10 along with the Karnataka assembly polls, the Election Commission announced on Wednesday.

Punjab police withdraws security of political leaders, clerics

Punjab police withdraws security of political leaders, clerics

Rediff.com28 May 2022

The additional director general of police (security), however, said in an order on Friday that the security personnel were 'being withdrawn on a purely temporary basis in connection with an emergent law and order duty'.

Nun moves HC against acquittal of bishop Franco Mulakkal in rape case

Nun moves HC against acquittal of bishop Franco Mulakkal in rape case

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Even as the victim-nun moved the high court to set aside the acquittal, the state government on Wednesday granted sanction for filing an appeal against the trial court's January 14, 2022 decision.

Amritpal flees amid massive police crackdown; internet shut in Punjab

Amritpal flees amid massive police crackdown; internet shut in Punjab

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Amritpal Singh and others are on the run and a massive manhunt has been launched to nab them, a police spokesperson said.

Jalandhar youth narrates Sharjah ordeal

Jalandhar youth narrates Sharjah ordeal

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Arvinder Singh cannot forget the dreadful night January last year when police in Sharjah swooped on him and 49 other Indian youths while they were sleeping and tortured them in custody without saying what wrong they had committed. Singh, 21, was lucky as he was among the 33 men who were later released, but 17 others, including his cousin Sukhjinder Singh, have been sentenced to death for the murder of a Pakistani.

Amritpal's mentor Papalpreet arrested in Hoshiarpur

Amritpal's mentor Papalpreet arrested in Hoshiarpur

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Amritpal and Papalpreet had been on the run since March 18 when the Punjab Police launched a crackdown against the Khalistan sympathiser and his aides.

Olympic and Hockey WC medallist Varinder Singh passes away

Olympic and Hockey WC medallist Varinder Singh passes away

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Singh was part of the gold-medal winning Indian team at the 1975 men's Hockey World Cup in Kuala Lumpur.

Amritpal Singh not arrested yet, Punjab police tells HC in habeas corpus case

Amritpal Singh not arrested yet, Punjab police tells HC in habeas corpus case

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Punjab government on Wednesday informed the Punjab and Haryana high court that "despite best efforts", radical preacher Amritpal Singh has not been arrested yet.

Amritpal escapes again? Massive search in Hoshiarpur

Amritpal escapes again? Massive search in Hoshiarpur

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Punjab Police has been on high alert after the pro-Khalistan radical preacher escaped its dragnet.

Turban-less Amritpal spotted with aide in fresh CCTV footage

Turban-less Amritpal spotted with aide in fresh CCTV footage

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

There is no official word from the Punjab police on the fresh footage.

Amritpal backdated outfit's formation to encash Deep Sidhu's popularity

Amritpal backdated outfit's formation to encash Deep Sidhu's popularity

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

The Facebook page amassed a huge following, causing confusion among people, who assumed that Amritpal had taken over the organisation created by Deep Sidhu.

Patiala woman arrested for harbouring Amritpal, aide Papalpreet

Patiala woman arrested for harbouring Amritpal, aide Papalpreet

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

According to a senior police official, Amritpal and his aide Papalpreet Singh had allegedly stayed at the residence of Balbir Kaur in Patiala's Hargobind Nagar on March 19.

HC reduces life in prison sentence for 5 in gang-rape case to life term

HC reduces life in prison sentence for 5 in gang-rape case to life term

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The five men approached the high court challenging their conviction and sentence.

Punjab poll: Rahul, Cong candidates pray at Golden Temple

Punjab poll: Rahul, Cong candidates pray at Golden Temple

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Rahul is visiting the poll-bound state for the first time after the election dates were announced on January 8 by the Election Commission of India.