Shatrughan Sinha comes to Navjot Sidhu’s support

BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha today defended Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu’s hug to Pakistan’s army chief, saying both Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi had hugged their Pakistani counterparts during their visits to that country. Sinha said Sidhu has already made himself clear on the issue and “I don’t think there is any scope for […]

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Navjot Singh Sidhu on Pak visit: Will give a strong reply when needed

After drawing flak from Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and the Opposition for embracing the Pakistan Army chief, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu said today that he was prepared to give a strong reply to all when needed. “Whenever the reply has to be given, I will give and I will give it to all… It […]

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Navjot Singh Sidhu under Oppn fire for Pak visit

The opposition in Punjab today targeted Navjot Singh Sidhu for attending the swearing-in ceremony of Imran Khan as Pakistan’s Prime Minister, with the BJP describing his visit to Islamabad as “shameful”. It also asked the cricketer-turned-politician whether it was necessary to visit Pakistan at a time when India was mourning the demise of former prime […]

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Haryana govt announces Rs 10 Cr aid for flood-hit Kerala

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today said that the state government would provide financial assistance of Rs 10 crore to flood affected people and for rescue operations in Kerala. He said that the people of Kerala had been facing heavy losses of life and property due to severe floods, and Haryana is with Kerala […]

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PM announces immediate relief of Rs 500 cr to flood-hit Kerala

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced today an immediate financial assistance of Rs 500 crore to the rain-battered Kerala, after reviewing the flood situation in the state. Modi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh per person to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those seriously injured from the Prime […]

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Vajpayee’s last journey begins; thousands throng to pay respects

Thousands of people today joined the funeral procession of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee with Prime Minister Narendra Modi walking behind the gun carriage carrying the mortal remains. BJP chief Amit Shah, several union ministers and party leaders also walked sombrely behind the carriage as it made its way to the Rashtriya Smirti Sthal […]

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Condition of former PM Vajpayee continues to be critical

The condition of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee remains critical and he continues to be on advanced life-support system, sources said. The 93-year-old BJP veteran was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on June 11 with a kidney tract infection, urinary tract infection, low urine output and chest congestion. […]

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Himachal CM watches movie on Modi’s early life

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur and his cabinet colleagues watched a short Hindi film, titled “Chalo Jeete Hain”, based on the early life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, screened at the Gaiety Theatre here this evening. Talking to the media later, Thakur said, “This is an inspiring film which shows the innocence of […]

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Punjab govt releases Rs 5 lakh for Hakam Singh’s treatment

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh today ordered the release of Rs 5 lakh for the treatment of ailing Asiad Gold medal winner athlete Hakam Singh. The chief minister, who had earlier tweeted his concern, has directed the Barnala district administration to ensure all necessary assistance is available to the Dhyan Chand Award winner. Earlier, […]

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