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Navjot Singh Sidhu courted controversy by hugging Pakistan Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa during his visit to Pakistan for the swearing-in of Imran Khan as Prime Minister last month. (Photo: File)

Was just a hug, not Rafale deal: Navjot Singh Sidhu to Defence Minister

Sidhu reacted to Sitharaman's statement who had said that his gesture of hugging Pakistan's army chief impacted the soldiers back home.

19 Sep 2018 3:47 PM

The official said both accused had been identified and efforts were on to arrest them. (Representational Image)

Days after CBSE topper's rape, another woman from Haryana gangraped

The woman said, 'two bike-borne men approached her and after enquiring about her health condition, offered alternate therapy to treat her.'

18 Sep 2018 8:46 AM

Rewari police has released photos of the three accused, Manish (left), Nishu (top right) and Pankaj - an Army personnel (bottom right). (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Multiple raids underway to nab accused in 19-yr-old's gangrape in Haryana

'The accused should be hanged,' the woman's mother told reporters in her village in Rewari.

16 Sep 2018 2:25 PM

'The frustration that has crept into the minds of our youths is one of the reasons behind such incidents (rapes). Youths who are frustrated, unemployed and unsure of their future commit such heinous acts,' the BJP MLA from Uchana Kalan said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Haryana: BJP MLA blames 'frustration' among unemployed youths for rapes

19-yr-old woman, school topper who was felicitated by govt, was allegedly kidnapped by three men from a bus stop and raped on Wednesday.

15 Sep 2018 9:00 PM

Serving Army man among 3 accused in 19-yr-old's gangrape in Haryana: cops

The trio allegedly abducted the woman from a bus stop and raped her in Haryana's Mahendargarh district on Wednesday.

15 Sep 2018 4:32 PM

The complainant further alleged that in June 2017, Joginder introduced her to his brother-- a head constable with Faridabad Police-- who too allegedly raped her, Akram said. (Representational Image)

Haryana woman constable raped, blackmailed by cop, his brother

The woman alleged that the accused has been blackmailing her for money and sexual favours as he has objectionable photographs of her.

10 Sep 2018 8:33 AM

Activist Sudha Bhardwaj after her arrest on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Activist Sudha Bhardwaj to be kept under house arrest till Aug 30

Maharashtra Police raided the homes of prominent Left-wing activists in several states for their suspected Maoist links.

29 Aug 2018 9:13 AM

Sidhu was widely criticised for hugging Pakistan Army chief during his visit to Pakistan to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Imran Khan. (Photo: ANI)

Punjab minister advises Navjot Sidhu to apologise to families of soldiers

Minister asserted that families of soldiers who died in line of duty were justified in expressing their displeasure over Sidhu's hug.

23 Aug 2018 9:19 AM

Sidhu had defended his action, asking what was he supposed to do when someone tells him that 'we belong to the same culture' and talks of opening the route to the historic Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib. (Photo: File)

Will give strong reply when needed: Sidhu on row over Pak Army chief hug

Sidhu's comments come after Amarinder ticked off his cabinet colleague for hugging Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

20 Aug 2018 6:35 PM

'It was wrong for him to have shown affection towards the Pakistan Army Chief at a time when our soldiers are being martyred,' said Singh. (Photo: File)

Not in favour of Sidhu embracing Pak Army Chief: Punjab CM

Amarinder Singh also stated that Sidhu's decision to attend the ceremony in Pakistan was made in his personal capacity.

19 Aug 2018 7:25 PM

Imran Khan personally telephoned Sidhu to extend the invitation, according to the statement. (Photo: File)

Navjot Sidhu accepts Imran Khan's invite, conveys desire to attend swearing-in

Sidhu has informed Home Ministry and the office of Punjab Chief Minister about his intention to attend the swearing-in ceremony.

11 Aug 2018 7:46 PM

The country's largest private sector lender ICICI Bank on Thursday said it is aiming to disburse retail loan to the tune of Rs 10,000 crore in Punjab and Haryana by the end of the current financial year.

ICICI bank to disburse Rs 10,000 cr retail loan in Punjab, Haryana

The bank will reach the target by expanding its consumer-personal, vehicle and two-wheeler-loans.

09 Aug 2018 5:31 PM

Sidhu was among other personalities who had reportedly been invited by Khan to attend his oath-taking ceremony. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Imran Khan can be trusted: Navjot Sidhu after accepting invite for oath ceremony

'Khan Sahab is a man of character. He can be trusted. Sportsmen build bridges, break barriers, unite people,' Sidhu said.

02 Aug 2018 12:33 PM

In a complaint lodged with the Chandigarh Police at Manimajra police station on Thursday, the woman alleged she was held captive for four days where the accused took turns to rape her. (Representational image)

Husband of 22-yr-old woman ‘raped’ by 40 men in Haryana guest house held

The woman's husband was booked under various provisions of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, Panchkula DCP Meena told reporters.

26 Jul 2018 2:08 PM

In his letter to the Home Minister, Singh said the pending territorial dispute should be solved by restoring Chandigarh to Punjab, being its legitimate and original capital. (Photo: File)

Amarinder Singh writes to Rajnath, asks to make Chandigarh capital of Punjab

Chandigarh-- joint capital of Haryana and Punjab-- remains one of the most contentious and long-standing issues between two states.

21 Jul 2018 2:47 PM

IFFCO launches e-commerce platform for farmers

Fertiliser major IFFCO has partnered with Singapore-based technology firm iMandi.

15 Jul 2018 6:41 PM

The opposition party's communications in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala alleged that having failed to meet its pre-poll promise of doubling farmers' incomes, BJP and its allies were trying to 'hoodwink' the people. (Photo: File)

MSP hike: Cong challenges PM Modi for open debate on farmers' issues

Congress accused NDA government of using 'fake facts' to claim farmers would be given the promised cost plus 50 per cent profit.

10 Jul 2018 9:15 AM

'The person Harsimrat Kaur is thinking of is Rahul Gandhi. Certainly, Rahul will fail the dope test as he takes cocaine,' Swamy told ANI. (Photo: ANI)

Rahul would fail dope test by Punjab as he ‘consumes cocaine’: Subramanian Swamy

Swamy's remark came after Harsimrat Kaur Badal said leaders calling Punjabis 'Nashedis' should undergo prescribed dope test first.

05 Jul 2018 9:20 PM

The drug peddling is destroying entire generations and it deserves exemplary punishment, said the Chief Minister. (Photo: Twitter | @capt_amarinder)

Punjab to seek Central law for death penalty for drug smugglers

The decision to make the recommendation to the Centre was taken by in a meeting of the Punjab Cabinet chaired by CM Capt Amarinder Singh.

02 Jul 2018 5:50 PM

The boy suffered injuries in chest and abdomen and died on the spot, the SHO said. (Photo: File | Representational)

Mother stabs 6-year-old son with dagger while bathing him in Chandigarh

Police said they were yet to ascertain the reason behind the attack and the matter was being investigated.

02 Jul 2018 2:38 PM

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