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Topic: Punjab Congress

Congress releases first list of 86 candidates for upcoming Punjab polls

In its first list, Congress has fielded CM Channi from Chamkaur Sahib, PCC chief Navjot Singh Sidhu from Amritsar East, and deputy CM Sukhjinder Randhawa from Dera Baba Nanak.

Congress finalises candidates for Punjab assembly elections, list to be out soon

Due to a lack of consensus on repeating some of the sitting MLAs, the party’s screening committee would meet again on Friday. The elections in Punjab will be held on 14 February.

Cure cancer, undo death: Punjab’s Christian ‘prophet, pastors’ offer miracles, compete with deras

A new crop of charismatic young Christian ‘faith healers’ claim to exorcise ghosts and cure illnesses. But many question these 'miracles', and the way these ministries operate.

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.

BJP’s quest for star power in Punjab leads to ex-cricketer Dinesh Mongia, once a ‘fixing-accused’

Mongia played for India in 2003 World Cup, but match-fixing allegations tainted his career. Two Congress MLAs Fateh Jung Bajwa and Balwinder Singh Laddi also join BJP.

Granth Sahib is ‘living Guru’, so BJP wants attempt to murder charge in Punjab ‘sacrilege’ cases

After Punjab Deputy CM Randhawa wrote to Amit Shah demanding president’s nod to 2 state bills mandating life term for sacrilege, BJP accuses Congress of 'diverting attention'.

‘Can’t accept Punjab’s suffocation’: Veteran Congress leader Rana Gurmit Sodhi joins BJP

Submitting his resignation, Sodhi, an MLA for the last four terms and who is considered close to former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh, said only PM Modi and BJP can save the state.

Channi & Sidhu patched up, but Punjab Congress now facing leaders’ squabbles in Doaba & Majha

Deputy CM SS Randhawa & minister Rana Gurjeet’s showdown at cabinet meeting is not the only battle Congress leaders are fighting among themselves before assembly polls.

Teachers, ASHAs, nurses, bus employees — why Punjab has become a state of strikes

At least a dozen unions are on streets demanding regularisation of services, employment or better salaries. With elections near, the protests have become a political issue.

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

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So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

‘Standing like a wall’: PM Modi vows to protect interests of farmers in Independence Day speech 

New Delhi: Amid the American tariff hike, PM Narendra Modi in his 12th consecutive Independence Day speech reiterated that India will not compromise on...

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.