Navjot Singh Sidhu: News
28 Nov 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan PM Imran Khan lays foundation stone for Kartarpur Corridor
Pakistan PM Imran Khan has laid the foundation stone for the much-awaited corridor linking Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan's Kartarpur to Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India's Gurdaspur district.
28 Nov 2018
Pakistan NewsKartarpur corridor LIVE updates: Pakistan PM Imran Khan launches project
The groundbreaking ceremony to mark start of the development of the Kartarpur corridor was held in Pakistan today, and among the attendees were embattled Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu and Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
26 Nov 2018
India#Kartarpur: What is India's stand with Pakistan, Modi seems confused
The only thing that matters to Narendra Modi other than winning every single election, is leaving a legacy.
24 Nov 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Imran Khan invites Sidhu for Kartarpur corridor foundation ceremony
Punjab local bodies minister Navjot Singh Sidhu has been invited by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for the foundation-laying ceremony of Pakistan's side of the Kartarpur corridor.
22 Nov 2018
IndiaGovt to build Kartarpur corridor, Pakistan urged to follow suit
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of the Kartarpur corridor from Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab's Gurdaspur district to the international border shared with Pakistan.
21 Oct 2018
PunjabSidhu refuses to react to SAD's demand of his ouster
Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu Sunday refused to react to the SAD's demands for his dismissal and lodging of an FIR against his wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu over the Amritsar train incident on Dussehra.
21 Oct 2018
Punjab Police#AmritsarTrainTragedy: Protesters removed from track, train services resume after 40hrs
Over 40 hours after the accident in Amritsar in which 59 Dussehra revelers were mowed down by a train, protesters were cleared off the tracks and services resumed on Sunday afternoon.
20 Oct 2018
Punjab#AmritsarTrainTragedy: Punjab CM Amarinder visits injured; orders magisterial probe
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh today ordered a magisterial inquiry into the Amritsar train accident after visiting the injured and kin of those killed in the tragedy.
20 Oct 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)No permission granted for Dussehra event at Amritsar accident-site: Officials
The Amritsar Municipal Corporation said no permission was granted to hold Dussehra celebrations at 'Dhobi ghat' ground in Amritsar a day after the train tragedy,
20 Oct 2018
Punjab#AmritsarTrainTragedy: Navjot Sidhu defends wife, says accident shouldn't be politicized
Punjab Minister and Amritsar MLA, Navjot Singh Sidhu, said the mowing down of 61 Dussehra revelers by a train yesterday night in Amritsar was an accident and that the matter should not be politicized.
20 Oct 2018
Indian Railways#AmritsarTrainTragedy: Man, who played Ravana, dies; eyewitnesses recall horror
In the train tragedy near Amritsar, which killed at least 60 and injured 71, the man who played Ravana also lost his life, ANI reports.
18 Oct 2018
Narendra ModiBJP questions Congress's Pakistan-advertisments, latter says you forgot Hogwarts, Winterfell
Congress has come up with a smart reply to counter BJP's claims that it is sponsoring advertisements on Facebook in Pakistan, to remove Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
19 Sep 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)It was just a hug, not Rafale deal: Sidhu
Asserting that his hug to Pakistan's Army Chief has been blown out of proportion, Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu targeted the BJP today saying it was just a "jhappi" (hug) and "not a Rafale deal".
18 Sep 2018
PunjabSidhu's Pakistan Army Chief hug comes back to haunt him
Ever since cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu hugged Pakistan Army Chief General Bajwa, the incident has haunted him.
22 Aug 2018
Pakistan NewsShatrughan Sinha defends Navjot Singh Sidhu on hug controversy
Under attack for hugging Pakistan's Army Chief, Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu received support from BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha who said Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi had hugged their Pakistani counterparts during their visits to that country.
21 Aug 2018
Pakistan NewsSidhu controversy: Imran Khan calls Sidhu an "ambassador of peace"
Navjot Singh Sidhu has been embroiled in controversy ever since he visited Pakistan for Imran Khan's oath taking ceremony, and hugged Pakistani Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
21 Aug 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Sidhu reacts to critics; says Pakistan visit was not political
Punjab Cabinet Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu today said that his visit to Pakistan was not political but just on a warm invitation from a friend, in a bid to clarify his decision to visit the neighboring country and hug its Army chief.
20 Aug 2018
Amarinder SinghWill give strong reply when needed: Sidhu on Pakistan visit
After drawing flak from Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and the opposition for embracing the Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu today said that he was prepared to give a strong reply to all when needed.
20 Aug 2018
Amarinder SinghSidhu slapped with sedition charges for hugging Pakistan Army Chief
Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu had already courted controversy when he hugged Pakistan's army chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, during newly-elected Pakistan PM Imran Khan's oath taking ceremony.
19 Aug 2018
Rajnath SinghPM Imran Khan may open Kartarpur border for India's Sikhs
In what may be seen as an attempt by Pakistan to mend ties with India, the country may open Kartarpur border for Indians giving Sikh pilgrims access to historic Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur.
18 Aug 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Haryana Minister Vij attacks Sidhu for attending Imran Khan's swearing-in
Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij lambasted cricketer-turned-politician and Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu today for attending the swearing-in of former cricketer Imran Khan as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
18 Aug 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Sidhu's 'seat and hug' at Imran Khan's swearing-in sparks row
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu sat next to Masood Khan, the President of Pak-occupied-Kashmir, during the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.
17 Aug 2018
Pakistan NewsSidhu arrives in Pakistan to attend Khan's oath taking ceremony
Indian cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu today arrived in Lahore to attend the swearing-in ceremony of his friend Imran Khan as Pakistan's Prime Minister.
11 Aug 2018
Pakistan NewsGot call from Imran inviting me for swearing-in ceremony: Sidhu
Pakistan's Prime Minister-elect Imran Khan called up cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu to extend an invitation to his oath-taking ceremony, the Punjab Minister said in a statement today.
11 Aug 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Imran Khan to take oath as Pakistan PM on Aug-18
Imran Khan will take the oath as Pakistan's Prime Minister on August 18 this year, a senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader said yesterday.
26 Jul 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Cricketers who turned politicians post retirement
Former Pakistan World Cup winning captain, Imran Khan, had a successful career.
26 May 2018
PunjabWife, son decided not to join the appointed posts: Sidhu
Facing criticism over the appointment of his son as law officer and wife as chairperson of Punjab Warehousing Corporation, Punjab Cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu today said they will not take up the posts.
15 May 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC acquits Navjot Singh Sidhu in 1988 road rage case
The SC has acquitted Punjab Tourism Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu in a 1988 road rage case, when he was accused of killing a man by hitting him on the head.
18 Apr 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC reserves verdict on Sidhu's plea in 1988 road-rage case
The Supreme Court today reserved its judgment on the appeal filed by cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court verdict convicting and sentencing him to three years in jail in a 1988 road rage case.
16 Apr 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaPunjab CM: No question of Sidhu resigning over road-rage case
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh on Sunday specified that Tourism Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu will not resign from his cabinet. This was in response to the Opposition's rising demand that Sidhu should resign in connection to a 30-year-old road rage case.
03 Apr 2018
IndiaIllegal immigration of Indians killed in Iraq hampered rescue: Singh
Hours after bringing back the mortal remains of 38 Indians killed by IS in Iraq, MoS External Affairs VK Singh said they were illegal immigrants.
02 Apr 2018
ISISMortal remains of 38 Indians killed in Iraq brought back
Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh has landed in Amritsar with the bodies of 38 Indians killed by the ISIS in Iraq four years ago.
31 Mar 2018
PunjabNavjot Singh Sidhu's bank accounts seized for non-payment of dues
Income Tax (I-T) department seized two bank accounts of cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu after he lost an appeal related to his tax assessment.
25 Mar 2018
Kapil Sharma'Family Time With Kapil Sharma': All you need to know
Tonight is going to be a big night for Kapil Sharma and his fans.
16 Mar 2018
Kapil SharmaNavjot Sidhu to be back on Kapil Sharma's new show
One of the major highlights of Kapil Sharma's previous show has been Navjot Singh Sidhu's infectious laughter. And much to the delight of all the fans, Sidhu will be a part of 'Family Time With Kapil Sharma' as well, said a media report.
16 Jan 2018
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Instances where cricketers' off-field behavior has caused them trouble
Cricket might be known as the gentleman's game, but sometimes things do turn ugly off the field.
24 Nov 2017
Sunil GroverKapil to make a comeback on TV with 'Oye Firangi'
While the dates for the second season of 'The Kapil Sharma Show' have not been decided yet, there's a good news for all Kapil Sharma fans.
26 Mar 2017
Punjab"New" Punjab Assembly: Capt. Amarinder Singh and MLAs take oath
Newly-elected Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh and MLAs took oath on the first day of their maiden session of the 15th Punjab Assembly.
25 Mar 2017
PunjabSidhu can continue with TV show: States Punjab Advocate General
Following last week's controversy on whether Sidhu's appearance on a TV show amounted to bearing an "office of profit", the Punjab Advocate General confirmed it as conflict of interest.
13 Sep 2016
Uttar PradeshPraveen Kumar joins Samajwadi Party ahead of UP elections
According to reports, cricketer Praveen Kumar met Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav and decided to join Samajwadi Party.
