Navjot Singh Sidhu: News

16 Jul 2021

Punjab

Sidhu meets Sonia Gandhi amid Punjab Congress chief suspense

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday met party chief Sonia Gandhi as reports say the former is likely to be named the new Punjab party chief.

15 Jul 2021

Punjab

Sidhu to be next Punjab Congress chief? Decision sparks row

Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu is likely to be appointed the party's state unit chief, reports said on Thursday.

13 Jul 2021

Punjab

Prashant Kishor meets Gandhis; 'good news' for Punjab Congress expected

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor on Tuesday held a meeting with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Delhi.

12 Apr 2021

Delhi Police

Shameful that Delhi Police was allowed to torture Punjabis: Sidhu

In an apparent reference to an accusation by gangster-turned-activist Lakha Sidhana that his cousin was beaten up by the Delhi Police, Congress MLA Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday said it was shameful that they were allowed to "torture" Punjabis in the state's domain.

17 Mar 2021

Punjab

Sidhu not in politics for any post, says his wife

Ahead of a meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu, the former minister's wife on Wednesday said he was not after any post but only wanted to serve the people of the state.

16 Mar 2021

Punjab

Amarinder and Sidhu to meet again; rumor mills set rolling

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh is expected to meet former minister Navjot Singh Sidhu over lunch on Wednesday, amid speculations that the cricketer-turned-politician might be given an important role ahead of the 2022 state polls, official sources said.

05 Jun 2020

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Sidhu jumping ships again? AAP's Kejriwal says he is welcome

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said Navjot Singh Sidhu, who left BJP for Congress in 2017, is welcome to join the Aam Aadmi Party, amid raging speculations that the cricketer-turned-politician is looking to switch sides again.

22 Jan 2020

Sonia Gandhi

'Absent' Sidhu features in Congress' star campaigners list for Delhi

After a rather publicized fallout with Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu sort of vanished from the news.

Nankana Sahib attack: Meenakshi Lekhi slams absentee Sidhu; promotes CAA

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Meenakshi Lekhi has slammed Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu for the latter's silence over the Friday attack on Gurudwara Nankana Sahib in Pakistan.

Kartarpur Corridor: Navjot Singh Sidhu thanks 'yaar dildaar' Imran Khan

On Saturday, Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu said that the Kartarpur Corridor is an ointment for the wounds of India-Pakistan partition.

Navjot Singh Sidhu gets political clearance to visit Kartarpur Sahib

On Thursday, Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu was granted permission by the Ministry of External Affairs to travel through the Kartarpur Corridor, sources said.

15 Jul 2019

Punjab

After quitting Punjab Cabinet, Sidhu gets support from Shatrughan Sinha

Navjot Singh Sidhu, who resigned from Punjab Cabinet, found support from his party colleague Shatrughan Sinha with the latter saying he was "appalled" by the decision.

14 Jul 2019

Punjab

Navjot Singh Sidhu resigns as Punjab Cabinet minister

On Sunday, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu announced he resigned as a minister from the Punjab Cabinet.

09 Jul 2019

Punjab

Sidhu remains absent but draws salary: BJP writes to Governor

It's been more than a month since Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu was given the responsibility of Punjab's Power and Non-renewable Energy Sources Department, but he is yet to take charge.

26 Jun 2019

Kapil Sharma

Kapil has matured emotionally, Ginni is wise: Archana Puran Singh

Laughter queen Archana Puran Singh, who currently sits on the permanent guest's chair on The Kapil Sharma Show, recently opened up about her rapport with its host Kapil Sharma.

09 Jun 2019

Punjab

Punjab: After refusing new ministry, Sidhu kept out of advisory-panels

Amid rift with Punjab CM Amarinder Singh, Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu has been kept out of eight consultative groups of the state government formed to expedite implementation of schemes.

06 May 2019

The Kapil Sharma Show

#TheKapilSharmaShow: Navjot Singh Sidhu asks Archana to quit the show?

The Kapil Sharma Show is like a breath of fresh air for its viewers.

19 Apr 2019

Punjab

Rahul Gandhi offers Bathinda seat to Sidhu's wife, he denies

Punjab Cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu has denied Congress President Rahul Gandhi's offer to field his wife Navjot Kaur from Bathinda Lok Sabha seat, HT reports.

11 Apr 2019

Kapil Sharma

Is Archana Puran Singh facing pay disparity on 'TKSS'?

Just recently, The Kapil Sharma Show witnessed a major change in its cast, after Navjot Singh Sidhu was replaced by Archana Puran Singh as the judge.

03 Apr 2019

Pulwama

'TKSS': Kapil Sharma talks about Navjot Singh Sidhu's return

It was in February when Navjot Singh Sidhu was asked to leave The Kapil Sharma Show for his tasteless comments on the Pulwama attack that killed 40 CRPF jawans.

11 Mar 2019

Pulwama

Here's the truth behind Archana Puran Singh's exit from 'TKSS'

The Kapil Sharma Show recently made a mark after it hosted the 1983 World Cup winning cricket team this weekend.

09 Mar 2019

Pulwama

After Sidhu, Archana Puran Singh quits 'The Kapil Sharma Show'?

The Kapil Sharma Show has been in headlines for a while now, especially after its judge Navjot Singh Sidhu was embroiled in a controversy over Pulwama attack.

08 Mar 2019

Himachal Pradesh

They have shown me my place: Sidhu fumes at Congress

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu said he has been "shown his place" after he wasn't invited as a speaker at party President Rahul Gandhi's rally in Moga, Punjab, on Thursday.

03 Mar 2019

Pulwama

Navjot Singh Sidhu to make a comeback on 'TKSS' soon?

The Kapil Sharma Show landed in serious trouble after its judge Navjot Singh Sidhu made controversial remarks about Pulwama terror attack.

26 Feb 2019

Pulwama

Shilpa Shinde supports Sidhu, gets rape threats

Television actress Shilpa Shinde apparently is controversy's, no, online trolls' favorite child.

22 Feb 2019

Pulwama

After 'TKSS', Sidhu banned from entering the Film City

It's been a week since Navjot Singh Sidhu sparked a controversy over his remarks on Pulwama terror attack.

21 Feb 2019

Chandigarh

Kapil Sharma gets emotional while talking about his alcohol addiction

Kapil Sharma, who has a knack of hitting headlines, won hearts after he joined Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Drug Free India campaign.

20 Feb 2019

X

Will Salman Khan boycott Kapil Sharma on public demand?

Comedian Kapil Sharma has landed himself in a fresh trouble after he extended support to Navjot Singh Sidhu recently, who's himself embroiled in a controversy for his statements on the deadly Pulwama attack.

19 Feb 2019

Pulwama

Kapil Sharma on Sidhu controversy: He didn't support Pakistan

Days after Navjot Singh Sidhu was sacked from The Kapil Sharma Show, its host Kapil Sharma has come out in support of the cricketer-turned-politician.

18 Feb 2019

Pulwama

#PulwamaRow: Navjot Singh Sidhu clueless about being sacked from 'TKSS'?

The Kapil Sharma Show is back in the news this time because of Navjot Singh Sidhu, who has, reportedly, been sacked from the show.

Pulwama attack: Sidhu, Akali leader exchange barbs during budget session

The Opposition Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today sought dismissal of Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu for his "utterances" in the aftermath of the Pulwama attack even as Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia and the cricketer-turned-politician exchanged barbs in the House.

18 Feb 2019

Pulwama

Slammed for comments on Pulwama, Sidhu reminds BJP of Kandahar

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, whose remarks on Pulwama attack, stoked a controversy upped his ante against BJP on Sunday by reminding the party of the Kandahar episode.

16 Feb 2019

The Kapil Sharma Show

#PulwamaAttack: Navjot Singh Sidhu sacked from 'The Kapil Sharma Show'?

Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is currently seen on The Kapil Sharma Show, has, reportedly, been sacked from the show.

15 Feb 2019

Pulwama

Sidhu condemns Pulwama attack, but asks why blame Pakistan

On Friday, Congress Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu condemned the ghastly Pulwama attack. But, he maintained an entire nation (Pakistan) can't be held responsible for the action of a handful.

10 Jan 2019

Sunil Grover

Will Sunil Grover join Kapil Sharma's new show? Sidhu reveals

After missing from action for a long time, Kapil Sharma, recently, made a powerful comeback with The Kapil Sharma Show 2.

14 Dec 2018

Punjab

Sidhu's stuffed partridge gift to Amarinder Singh irks animal activists

Congress minister Navjot Singh Sidhu's stuffed partridge gift to Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh has irked animal activists and has prompted a complaint.

06 Dec 2018

Madhya Pradesh

Sidhu injures vocal cords after hectic campaigning, docs advise rest

Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu is "on the brink" of losing his voice after 17 days of intensive election campaigning and has been advised "complete rest" for three to five days by doctors.

01 Dec 2018

Sushma Swaraj

After saying RaGa sent him to Pakistan, Sidhu denies statement

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, whose visit to Pakistan for the groundbreaking ceremony of Kartarpur Corridor put him at the center of a political controversy, has said he wasn't sent to the neighboring country by Congress President Rahul Gandhi.

Sidhu's photo with pro-Khalistan activist sparks new controversy

Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, who has been facing criticism for his visit to Pakistan for the ground-breaking foundation stone laying ceremony of the Kartarpur corridor, has landed himself in yet another controversy.

28 Nov 2018

India

#KartarpurCorridor: Let's talk; nuclear-war is pointless, Imran Khan tells India

Speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Kartarpur corridor in Narowal, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan called for a resolution of conflicts between India and Pakistan, and urged that they become better neighbors.