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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicNavjot Singh Sidhu

Topic: Navjot Singh Sidhu

Sonia Gandhi appoints Navjot Sidhu, CM Amarinder Singh’s detractor, Punjab Congress president

The announcement of Sidhu's appointment came Sunday, even as those in the opposition camp were gathering support against his possible elevation.

Punjab Congress MPs meet in Delhi amid stalemate over Sidhu’s appointment as state unit chief

Party president Sonia Gandhi is also holding a meeting of party MPs in the evening, who have said they have come to discuss the issues to be raised in the Monsoon Session.

Pratap Bajwa meets CM Amarinder Singh amid speculations over Sidhu as Punjab Congress chief

Bajwa met Amarinder Singh on a day when Navjot Singh Sidhu held a series of meetings with Punjab Congress president Sunil Jakhar and several MLAs, including Singh's loyalists.

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh is ready for truce with Navjot Sidhu if he apologises for his attack on Cong govt

Sidhu has led a public charge against CM Singh over the latter's "unfulfilled promises" ahead of the 2022 assembly polls.

Navjot Sidhu meets Sonia, Rahul Gandhi as infighting in Punjab Congress continues unabated

The meeting comes ahead of the Punjab Congress unit's likely rejig and amid reports that Sidhu may get a key role in the organisation.

Even opposition leaders praising AAP’s good work — Kejriwal on Navjot Singh Sidhu’s remark

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also said he felt encouraged after Navjot Singh Sidhu tweeted that the AAP has always recognised his vision and work for Punjab.

Navjot Sidhu hints at crossover to AAP, Arvind Kejriwal’s party says tweets are ‘cryptic’

In a series of tweets, Navjot Sidhu shows willingness to cross over to AAP if the Congress high command doesn’t meet his demands.

Punjab Congress MLAs say CM didn’t fulfil promises, but they don’t want to bat for Sidhu either

Several MLAs in Punjab Congress complain about CM Amarinder Singh's style of functioning, but they also say Navjot Singh Sidhu has 'no governance record'.

Navjot Sidhu hit a sixer against the Captain of Punjab Congress. Now he has a seat with Gandhis

Engaged in a tussle with Capt Amarinder Singh, Navjot Singh Sidhu met with both Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, and posted an image on Twitter in a show of proximity to the Congress high command.

Punjab Congress leaders explore exit options as Gandhis bat for Navjot Sidhu

Congress will lose support of the Hindus in Punjab if high command makes Sidhu party chief, said Hindu leaders at a luncheon meeting hosted by CM Amarinder Singh Friday.

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How Saba Azad became the accidental voice of Bengal’s language protests

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Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.