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Pro-Khalistan elements plotting my 'assassination', alleges union minister
Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu said that the conspiracy has been "exposed" through leaked screenshots of a chat on social media platforms.
Published on Apr 21, 2025 01:10 AM IST
PTI |
‘Kejriwal can’t live without power': Union minister amid Rajya Sabha speculation
AAP nominated Rajya Sabha MP Sanjiv Arora as the candidate for the Ludhiana West assembly by-poll, causing rumours that Arvind Kejriwal would take his seat.
Published on Feb 26, 2025 07:32 PM IST
Former Ludhiana youth Congress president Rajiv Raja held for extortion bid
A call recording had also gone viral on other social networking sites, in which Raja was purportedly heard threatening a person over a monetary dispute.
Published on Feb 10, 2025 07:52 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: Bittu slams AAP govt over ‘delay’ in completion of basketball courts
Bittu slammed the Ludhiana municipal corporation (MC) for ‘failing’ to meet deadlines, terming it an example of poor governance
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 10:44 PM IST
Sukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana
Power outage halts surgery in Punjab hospital, AAP issues clarification
Punjab doctor expresses frustration due to power outage mid-surgery. Punjab health minister says “momentary” power loss did not affect surgery outcome.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 10:54 PM IST
Union min Ravneet Bittu's remarks hailing Sukhbir Badal's attacker sparks row
Union minister Ravneet Bittu called on the Akali Dal and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to provide legal assistance to Chaura in his case.
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 11:18 AM IST
‘Sukhbir attacker Chaura gem of the community’, Bittu takes dig at SAD
Addressing mediapersons in New Delhi, Bittu said the attacker, Narain Singh Chaura, was motivated by religious emotion rather than personal vendetta with Sukhbir, who had himself admitted to mishandling of the Bargari sacrilege incident, forgiving Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 06:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Akshay Kumar challenges 2 politicians to a Bollywood quiz at HTLS 2024
HTLS 2024: At the concluding session, actor Akshay Kumar asked why are politicians not asked questions about films.
Updated on Nov 16, 2024 07:50 PM IST
Chandigarh railway station revamp expected to be completed by May 2025
The minister visited the spots where the work is ongoing and asked the officials concerned to finish the work in a time bound manner; around 80% of the construction is complete, however, air concourse work is still under progress
Updated on Oct 02, 2024 10:12 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Ravneet Singh Bittu defends remarks on Rahul Gandhi amid Congress protests
Some Congress workers had reached the event venue in Jaipur on Monday to protest against Bittu, but the police detained them and took them to an undisclosed location.
Published on Sep 23, 2024 04:51 PM IST
FIR against Union minister over ‘terrorist’ remarks against Rahul
On September 15, Ravneet Singh Bittu had allegedly referred Rahul as “the number one terrorist in the country” during a public address
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 08:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
FIR against Bittu over remarks against Rahul Gandhi
An FIR has been registered against Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu for his alleged remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the statements he made in the US about the condition of Sikhs in India, police said on Thursday.
Published on Sep 19, 2024 10:32 PM IST
Press Trust of India, Bengaluru
‘Pannun backed Rahul, yet…': Union minister on ‘terrorist’ remark for Cong MP
Ravneet Singh Bittu's ‘number one terrorist’ remark for Rahul Gandhi has triggered a major controversy.
Published on Sep 18, 2024 03:33 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Congress files complaint against Union minister for remark on Rahul Gandhi
The Congress has also named BJP leader Tarvinder Singh Marwah, Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad and Uttar Pradesh minister Raghuraj Singh in the complaint.
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 12:52 PM IST
Union minister's ‘Pappu’ jibe at Rahul Gandhi after Kharge's letter to PM Modi
Ravneet Singh Bittu had recently called Rahul Gandhi ‘number one terrorist.’
Published on Sep 17, 2024 07:40 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Bittu’s remark against Rahul Gandhi unconstitutional, says Bajwa
In Bihar’s Bhagalpur, Bittu said if those “manufacturing bombs” were supporting him (Rahul Gandhi), he is the “number one terrorist”.
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 08:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Union minister calls Rahul Gandhi ‘No.1 terrorist’, Cong hits back
Rahul Gandhi had sparked a row with his remark in the US, alleging that Sikhs might not be allowed to practice their religious faith freely
Published on Sep 15, 2024 07:22 PM IST
Ravneet Singh Bittu takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP
Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu took oath as Rajya Sabha member of Parliament (MP) from Rajasthan on Thursday.
Published on Sep 05, 2024 10:00 PM IST
Asian News International, New Delhi
Ravneet Singh Bittu elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan
The by-election for the lone vacant Rajya Sabha seat in Rajasthan was supposed to be held on September 3, but with no other nominations, he was elected unopposed
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 05:39 PM IST
‘Big conspiracies being revealed’: Union minister on recent train accidents
Ravneet Singh Bittu claimed that ‘some people in foreign countries’ were trying to ‘disrupt’ railways, due to PM Narendra Modi being elected for the third term.
Published on Aug 25, 2024 12:22 AM IST
PTI |
Rajya Sabha bypoll: BJP fields Ravneet Bittu from Rajasthan
BJP has nominated Ravneet Singh Bittu for the Rajya Sabha bypoll from Rajasthan, set for September 3. Bittu, a former Congress leader, is currently Union minister of state.
Updated on Aug 21, 2024 08:44 AM IST
Rajya Sabha bypolls: BJP fields Union ministers Ravneet Bittu, George Kurian
Ten out of 12 Rajya Sabha seats had fell vacant after their respective members got elected to the Lok Sabha. Two other members had resigned.
Updated on Aug 20, 2024 07:10 PM IST
Delhi court seeks complainants’ response on CBI’s closure report in coal case
The complainants in the case included Union minister of state for railways and food processing industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, and six other political leaders
Published on Jul 10, 2024 09:06 PM IST
Will discuss Mohali-Rajpura link with railway minister, says Bittu
According to Bittu, a detailed project report will be prepared at the earliest for the Mohali-Rajpura broad-gauge rail link that will make short the trip by 55 km as compared to the present route of Rajpura-Ambala.
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 06:54 AM IST
Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Bittu fits the bill in BJP’s ‘big’ Punjab game
Ravneet Singh Bittu, a three-time MP, has a political legacy of his grandfather — former CM Beant Singh — who was assassinated in 1995 while in office. Beant Singh is known for his tough stance on terrorism and is credited with wiping out the extremist elements in the state.
Published on Jun 10, 2024 10:54 PM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
Despite loss, Bittu makes it to Modi 3.0 cabinet
Although the saffron party drew a blank in Punjab in the Lok Sabha elections, the move to induct Bittu as a minister assumes significance as the party seeks to spread its footprint in the state.
Updated on Jun 10, 2024 05:36 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
Bittu sworn in, Ludhiana gets 2nd Union minister after Tewari
Amit Shah, the then Union home minister, had promised that he would make his “friend” a “bada aadmi (renowned man)’ by including him in the council of ministers
Updated on Jun 09, 2024 10:21 PM IST
Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Ravneet Singh Bittu, who lost from Ludhiana, says Modi picked him in Cabinet
Ravneet Singh Bittu said that Narendra Modi has chosen him for the council of ministers to ensure Punjab's progress.
Updated on Jun 09, 2024 07:18 PM IST
Warring thanks Ludhiana voters, others in introspection
Reacting to the results, Warring said, “The people of Punjab have reposed their unfailing trust in the Congress”
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 05:22 AM IST
Tarsem Singh Deogan/Sukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana
Stage set for polling in 13 Lok Sabha seats of Punjab tomorrow
Polling will be held from 7am till 6pm on Saturday in the last phase of the Lok Sabha elections; 2.14 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes for which 24,451 polling stations have been set up
Published on May 31, 2024 01:10 PM IST
Press Trust of India