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TopicPunjab Elections

Topic: Punjab Elections

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.

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.

Why Punjab’s new CM Channi is struggling to showcase govt’s work, keep Congress flock together

Channi, Punjab's first Dalit chief minister, who took over the reins from Captain Amarinder Singh, has barely managed to drag the rickety Congress into a fighting stance.

‘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.

Amarinder Singh, BJP announce pact to contest Punjab polls together

After officially announcing the alliance, Singh exuded confidence that they 'will 101% win the elections' and said winnability will be the main criterion in finalising seats.

Former DGP Sarbdeep Singh Virk, others join BJP ahead of Punjab Assembly polls

Industrialist Harcharan Singh Ranauta, ex-chairman of Punjab cooperative bank Avtar Singh Zira & former SAD leader Sarabjit Singh Makkar were among those who joined the BJP.

Amarinder, BJP, Congress, AAP, SAD: How farm laws’ repeal could impact Punjab polls

Modi government's decision to repeal the 3 contentious farm laws — which spawned a year-long agitation — comes months before assembly elections in Punjab.

Float own party, bring down govt — after Cong exit, what will former CM Amarinder Singh do next?

Captain Amarinder Singh has said he is not joining BJP. His game plan is crucial not just for coming 2022 Punjab assembly elections, but also the state's future political architecture.

Rahul & Priyanka inexperienced, will pit candidate against ‘dangerous’ Sidhu: Amarinder Singh

Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh says if Sonia Gandhi had 'just called me and asked me to step down, I would have... I am hurt'.

Farmers’ protest fights for apolitical image as leader is accused of Akali bias ahead of polls

Balbir Singh Rajewal has been accused by the Akali Dal of projecting a clear ‘bias’ against the party while ‘favouring’ rivals in the run-up to Punjab polls. He denies the charge.

On Camera

My grandmother saved her children in Bhopal gas tragedy—and sacrificed her own life

‘Mother kept pouring water in our eyes whenever the burning became unbearable. She pushed our bodies deep into the blanket, making sure not a single part was exposed,’ my father said.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.