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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
Updated On : 20 Jun 2019 | 2:45 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

Question in Rajya Sabha: Can a minister take up part-time work?

Indicating about Sidhu, Naresh Agrawal said there is a discussion in media about Punjab's case

Question in Rajya Sabha: Can a minister take up part-time work?
Updated On : 27 Mar 2017 | 10:22 PM IST

Navjot Sidhu can continue his TV innings: Punjab AG

As per the AG's opinion, Sidhu faces no legal barrier in continuing with his work on the show

Navjot Sidhu can continue his TV innings: Punjab AG
Updated On : 23 Mar 2017 | 11:30 PM IST

Is Sidhu's continuance with TV comedy show a violation of office of profit?

Sources said for this very reason Jaitley, Ravi Shankar Prasad surrendered their bar licence

Is Sidhu's continuance with TV comedy show a violation of office of profit?
Updated On : 22 Mar 2017 | 6:05 PM IST

Might have to change Navjot Singh Sidhu's portfolio: Amarinder Singh

Sidhu wants to continue participating as a celebrity-judge in 'The Kapil Sharma Show'

Might have to change Navjot Singh Sidhu's portfolio: Amarinder Singh
Updated On : 22 Mar 2017 | 5:45 PM IST

No one should be concerned about my working hours: Navjot Singh Sidhu

He added that his presence in the TV shows will not affect his Cabinet responsibilities

No one should be concerned about my working hours: Navjot Singh Sidhu
Updated On : 22 Mar 2017 | 3:13 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu joins Congress before Punjab elections

Sidhu, a former Test cricketer-turned-TV personality, is expected to campaign across Punjab

Navjot Singh Sidhu joins Congress before Punjab elections
Updated On : 16 Jan 2017 | 3:27 AM IST