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Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu is back from the boondocks

Navjot Singh is on the list of star campaigners of the Congress for the Delhi Assembly elections.

Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu is back from the boondocks
Updated On : 22 Jan 2020 | 9:52 PM IST

Kartarpur: Sidhu, others not part of 'jatha' will need to seek clearance

Pakistan has reportedly invited Sidhu to attend the inaugural ceremony of the landmark Kartarpur Corridor, which will be opened for pilgrims on November 9

Kartarpur: Sidhu, others not part of 'jatha' will need to seek clearance
Updated On : 07 Nov 2019 | 6:53 PM IST

Pakistan issues visa to Navjot Singh Sidhu to attend Kartarpur ceremony

Sidhu, a Congress lawmaker and former Punjab minister, has sought permission from the External Affairs Ministry to attend the inaugural ceremony of the Kartarpur Corridor in Pakistan on November 9.

Pakistan issues visa to Navjot Singh Sidhu to attend Kartarpur ceremony
Updated On : 07 Nov 2019 | 6:53 PM IST

Pakistan invites Navjot Sidhu to Kartarpur Corridor inaugural ceremony

The agreement will allow 5,000 Indian pilgrims daily to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib where Guru Nanak spent last 18 years of his life.

Pakistan invites Navjot Sidhu to Kartarpur Corridor inaugural ceremony
Updated On : 31 Oct 2019 | 3:14 AM IST

Sidhu's next step unclear, Cong leaders hope he will continue with party

On Saturday too, Sidhu was unavailable and did not react to the acceptance of his resignation

Sidhu's next step unclear, Cong leaders hope he will continue with party
Updated On : 20 Jul 2019 | 8:55 PM IST

General can't say no to a posting: CM on Sidhu quitting after Cabinet rejig

Asked if it was embarrassing for his government that differences between him and Sidhu were playing out in the public, the chief minister stressed he had no issues with him

General can't say no to a posting: CM on Sidhu quitting after Cabinet rejig
Updated On : 15 Jul 2019 | 5:07 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu tweets letter of resignation as Punjab Cabinet Minister

Sidhu took to Twitter on Sunday, making public his resignation letter dated June 10 addressed to Congress President Rahul Gandhi

Navjot Singh Sidhu tweets letter of resignation as Punjab Cabinet Minister
Updated On : 14 Jul 2019 | 11:02 PM IST

Sidhu's 'persecution complex' puts him in a fix in Punjab politics

With Sidhu in a self-imposed exile, his future in the Congress depends not just on apotheosizing the Gandhis but also on his acquiescence to Amarinder Singh

Sidhu's 'persecution complex' puts him in a fix in Punjab politics
Updated On : 17 Jun 2019 | 12:10 AM IST

Sidhu sidelined? Punjab CM forms consultative groups, leaves out minister

Sidhu has been at loggerheads with Amarinder Singh

Sidhu sidelined? Punjab CM forms consultative groups, leaves out minister
Updated On : 08 Jun 2019 | 7:34 PM IST

Navjot Sidhu skips Punjab cabinet meet, says can't be taken for granted

Amarinder had recently said he intended to change the cricketer-turned-politician's portfolio of local government department over the party's performance in the Lok Sabha polls

Navjot Sidhu skips Punjab cabinet meet, says can't be taken for granted
Updated On : 06 Jun 2019 | 4:58 PM IST

Sidhu to file defamation suit against TV channel for airing 'fake' video

He alleged the slogans were of 'jo bole so nihaal' and was shown as in favour of Pakistan in the video

Sidhu to file defamation suit against TV channel for airing 'fake' video
Updated On : 04 Dec 2018 | 2:05 PM IST

Amarinder Singh a 'fatherly figure' to me, will sort out issues: Sidhu

A controversy erupted when Sidhu in Hyderabad called Congress President Rahul Gandhi his 'captain' and Amarinder an 'army captain'

Amarinder Singh a 'fatherly figure' to me, will sort out issues: Sidhu
Updated On : 03 Dec 2018 | 5:38 PM IST

Cong MLAs call for Sidhu's exit over 'Rahul is captain' jibe at Punjab CM

Punjab minister Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria said that Sidhu should put down his papers if he disapproved Amarinder as the state chief minister

Cong MLAs call for Sidhu's exit over 'Rahul is captain' jibe at Punjab CM
Updated On : 02 Dec 2018 | 12:47 PM IST

Letter to BS: We should not cry foul over Sidhu's conduct in Pakistan

Pak army chief chose to hug him in full public view, a gesture which made Sidhu forget that the Pak army supported the Khalistan movement

Letter to BS: We should not cry foul over Sidhu's conduct in Pakistan
Updated On : 23 Aug 2018 | 9:26 PM IST

Sidhu says Pakistan trip not political, Imran calls him ambassador of peace

Sidhu said he is disappointed and hurt over the criticism over this sudden meeting and "emotional reaction"

Sidhu says Pakistan trip not political, Imran calls him ambassador of peace
Updated On : 21 Aug 2018 | 4:36 PM IST

1988 Patiala road rage case: Punjab govt seeks minister Sidhu's conviction

The Punjab government on Thursday sought conviction of state's minister Navjot Singh Sidhu in a road rage case.Lawyer appearing for the Punjab government told Supreme Court that the statement given by Sidhu denying his involvement in the case was false.The incident dates back to December 27, 1988 when Sidhu had allegedly hit one Gurnam Singh, 65, in an incident of road rage at Patiala, Punjab, resulting in death of Gurnam.The trial court had acquitted Sidhu, whereas the Punjab and Haryana High Court reversed his acquittal, convicting him under Section 304 Part II, IPC, for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.Victim family has appealed to the Supreme Court that earlier imprisonment sentence of three years given by Punjab & Haryana High Court should be enhanced. However, the Punjab government has appealed the apex court to uphold three-year imprisonment.

1988 Patiala road rage case: Punjab govt seeks minister Sidhu's conviction
Updated On : 12 Apr 2018 | 6:27 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu in dock for Rs 5-mn tax evasion; bank accounts frozen

The IT department noted that Sidhu had failed to provide documentary evidence, such as bills or invoices in support of his claim during the course of assessment proceedings

Navjot Singh Sidhu in dock for Rs 5-mn tax evasion; bank accounts frozen
Updated On : 30 Mar 2018 | 1:11 PM IST

SC to continue hearing Sidhu's plea in three-decade-old road rage case

Earlier on March 22, Sidhu concluded his arguments in connection with the case before the apex court

SC to continue hearing Sidhu's plea in three-decade-old road rage case
Updated On : 27 Mar 2018 | 8:22 AM IST

Talk less, work more: Shiromani Akali Dal tells Navjot Singh Sidhu

After he accused the SAD-BJP regime of framing toothless law on outdoor advertising

Talk less, work more: Shiromani Akali Dal tells Navjot Singh Sidhu
Updated On : 13 Aug 2017 | 9:17 PM IST