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'Diljit sitting in LA': Minister lashes out, denies govt role in Satluj ‘ban’

Removal of the film "Satluj" from an OTT platform prompted reactions from several political parties and Sikh bodies in Punjab.
Updated on Jul 09, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Union minister Ravneet Bittu apologises to Punjab SC panel, ordered to visit 4 shrines

Union minister of state for railways Ravneet Singh Bittu appeared before the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission at the state civil secretariat in Chandigarh on Wednesday. (HT file photo)
Published on Jun 25, 2026 09:00 pm IST

PM Modi meets President amid cabinet rejig buzz: Three things now in focus

PM Modi is likely to rejig his cabinet as some ministers are no longer MPs, and the BJP/NDA has new entrants who could be considered.
Updated on Jun 23, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Ravneet Bittu skips Punjab SC panel hearing, told to appear on June 15

The case stems from an incident on May 26, when the Punjab civic elections were underway in Dhuri. Bittu was caught in a brief but heated verbal exchange with police personnel, during which he allegedly used casteist remarks. (HT)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 03:20 am IST

Bittu says he wants to return to Punjab politics after 17 years in Parliament

Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu wants to return to state politics.
Updated on Jun 05, 2026 06:00 pm IST

‘Casteist’ remarks: Bittu to appear before SC commission on June 4

Union minister of state for railways Ravneet Singh Bittu will appear before the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission on June 4 in connection with allegations that he used casteist remarks during his visit to Dhuri on May 26.
Published on Jun 04, 2026 05:10 am IST

Punjab SC panel directs Sangrur SSP to probe Bittu’s ‘casteist’ remarks

A video grab of Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu being prevented from entering Dhuri during the civic elections on May 26.
Published on May 29, 2026 02:41 pm IST

Punjab: AAP accuses BJP of violating election norms, Bittu hits back

Cabinet minister Aman Arora
Published on May 28, 2026 08:22 am IST

Collapse of wheat procurement in Punjab exposes AAP's anti-farmer mindset: Ravneet Bittu

Collapse of wheat procurement in Punjab exposes AAP's anti-farmer mindset: Ravneet Bittu
Published on Apr 27, 2026 10:53 pm IST

Congress has ‘hatred’ towards Sikhs, Modi on Rahul’s ‘traitor’ remark

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in Rajya Sabha during the ongoing budget session, in New Delhi on Thursday. (Sansad TV)
Published on Feb 06, 2026 03:04 am IST

Rahul’s remarks reflect Congress’s bankrupt mindset: Ashwani Sharma

BJP Punjab working president Ashwani Sharma addressing a public rally organised in support of the Viksit Bharat G-RAM-G Scheme in Kharar. (HT)
Published on Feb 05, 2026 03:04 am IST

Why Ravneet Bittu, Modi’s minister whom Rahul called ‘traitor’, is key BJP face

Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu speaks to the media during the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi, (PTI Photo)
Updated on Feb 04, 2026 09:00 pm IST

BJP slams Rahul over ‘traitor’ remark at Ravneet: ‘Anti-Sikh mindset'

Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu, right, in a conversation with Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi during the Budget Session of Parliament
Updated on Feb 04, 2026 11:25 pm IST

Ludhiana: Bittu slams state govt over stalled projects

Ravneet Singh Bittu addressing the media in Ludhiana on Monday. (HT Photo)
Published on Dec 30, 2025 05:18 am IST

Ludhiana: Bittu blames Mann govt over NOC delay

Ravneet Singh Bittu (HT File)
Published on Jul 02, 2025 08:14 am IST

Pro-Khalistan elements plotting my 'assassination', alleges union minister

Ravneet Singh Bittu said that the central government has also taken a serious note of the plot hatched by the leaders of 'Waris Punjab De'.
Published on Apr 21, 2025 01:10 am IST

‘Kejriwal can’t live without power': Union minister amid Rajya Sabha speculation

Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu alleged that Arvind Kejriwal couldn't live without power amid speculations of the AAP leader seeking a Rajya Sabha seat
Published on Feb 26, 2025 07:32 pm IST

Former Ludhiana youth Congress president Rajiv Raja held for extortion bid

The accused, Rajiv Raja, has been booked under Sections 308(4) (extortion) and 351(2) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Division Number 8 police station. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Feb 10, 2025 07:52 am IST

Ludhiana: Bittu slams AAP govt over ‘delay’ in completion of basketball courts

Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 10:44 pm IST

Power outage halts surgery in Punjab hospital, AAP issues clarification

A doctor expressed frustration over the incident in a video which is now viral on social media.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 10:54 pm IST

Union min Ravneet Bittu's remarks hailing Sukhbir Badal's attacker sparks row

Union minister of state Ravneet Singh Bittu. (PTI Photo)
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 11:18 am IST

‘Sukhbir attacker Chaura gem of the community’, Bittu takes dig at SAD

Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Saturday suggested that the man who made a life attempt on Sukhbir Singh Badal should be honoured with the title of “Qaum Da Heera” (gem of the community). (HT File)
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 06:20 am IST

Akshay Kumar challenges 2 politicians to a Bollywood quiz at HTLS 2024

Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu, BJP spokesperson Shazia Ilmi take part in Bollywood quiz at the HTLS 2024. Actors Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar also present.
Updated on Nov 16, 2024 07:50 pm IST

Chandigarh railway station revamp expected to be completed by May 2025

Minister of state for railways Ravneet Singh Bittu visits ongoing work at Chandigarh railway station. (Sant Arora/HT)
Updated on Oct 02, 2024 10:12 am IST

Ravneet Singh Bittu defends remarks on Rahul Gandhi amid Congress protests

Union minister of state Ravneet Singh Bittu. (PTI Photo)
Published on Sept 23, 2024 04:51 pm IST

FIR against Union minister over ‘terrorist’ remarks against Rahul

In response to the FIR registered against him, Bittu said he stands by his comments and is not afraid of police complaints (PTI)
Updated on Sept 20, 2024 08:14 am IST

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. (PTI)
Published on Sept 19, 2024 10:32 pm IST

‘Pannun backed Rahul, yet…': Union minister on ‘terrorist’ remark for Cong MP

Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu (File Photo/PTI)
Published on Sept 18, 2024 03:48 pm IST

Congress files complaint against Union minister for remark on Rahul Gandhi

Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu and Rahul Gandhi
Updated on Sept 18, 2024 12:52 pm IST