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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
TopicNavjot Singh Sidhu

Topic: Navjot Singh Sidhu

FIR against Sidhu’s adviser and ex-DGP Mustafa over ‘inflammatory’ poll speech in Malerkotla

Mustafa's wife Razia Sultana is Punjab minister, seeking re-election from only Muslim-majority seat, Malerkotla. Ex-IPS allegedly said ‘I am a soldier of community not RSS agent’.

Congress banks on ministers, sitting MLAs in first list for Punjab polls

The first list includes Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, Navjot Sidhu, all cabinet ministers barring Brahm Mohindra.

Sidhu says Congress ‘may spring surprise on CM face’, talks of ‘character crisis’ in Punjab

In an interview with ThePrint, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, 58, weighs in on his CM ambitions, but stays non-committal on Pakistan’s role in Punjab’s drug problem.

Dissension over Congress’ CM face grows as Sidhu insists ‘people will decide, not high command’

On a day the incumbent CM pushed for the declaration of the party's CM candidate in a TV interview, Sidhu said in a press conference that it was for the people of Punjab to decide.

Actor Sonu Sood’s sister Malvika joins Congress ahead of Punjab polls

Malvika Sood joined the party Monday in presence of Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi and party chief Navjot Singh Sidhu at the Sood residence in Moga district.

More trouble for Punjab Congress as Sidhu slams govt on Majithia, Deputy CM Randhawa hits back

Deputy CM Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa is the latest Congress leader to speak out against state party chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, who has been openly criticising the govt.

Rs 2k/month, 8 LPG annually — Navjot Sidhu promises to women homemakers ahead of Punjab polls

Punjab Congress chief virtually outdo those of AAP's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, who has promised Rs 1,000 to all women in the state.

Chandigarh DSP slaps defamation notice on Sidhu for saying MLA makes ‘police wet their pants’

Navjot Singh Sidhu purportedly said at a rally that MLA Navtej Singh Cheema 'could make a police officer wet his pants', and suggested 'party workers be like Navtej'. 

Former Punjab minister and Akali leader Bikram Majithia booked in drugs case

Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal called the arrest 'political vendetta'. Meanwhile, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Sidhu said 'first step has been taken' against a corrupt system.

Congress gives Punjab ex-chief Sunil Jakhar key poll role, but his tiff with Sidhu is a worry

In a notice Monday, Congress high command named Jakhar in-charge of 2022 poll campaign committee. Ambika Soni & Partap Singh Bajwa also get important positions.

On Camera

Bangladeshi Hindus are celebrating CAA extension. It’s their lifeline

Bangladeshi Hindu leaders are either in jail or in hiding. And some journalists who tried to report their continued persecution have either lost their jobs or mysteriously died.

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

Modi to address military brass next week; theaterisation & Op Sindoor on agenda for Kolkata conference

The Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) in Kolkata is also likely to see deliberations on the proposed 'Sudarshan Chakra' missile defence system.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?