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TopicBhagwant Mann

Topic: Bhagwant Mann

‘Got Rs 108 crore tax waiver for luxury hotel,’ Punjab CM accuses Badals of looting public money

The Shiromani Akali Dal dared CM Bhagwant Mann to register a case to substantiate his allegations against SAD chief Sukhbir Badal or apologise for uttering 'malicious lies.'

Punjab Police file zero FIR over farmer’s death, body taken home & cremated after 8 days in mortuary

Following registration of FIR, postmortem was conducted on deceased Shubhkaran Singh’s body in Patiala. His family will be given Rs 1 cr compensation & his sister a job in Punjab Police.

Week after farmer’s death, no FIR or inquest. Punjab & Haryana Police look the other way

Shubhkaran Singh was allegedly killed in a police firing on 21 February. It’s now learnt that Punjab Police may have no jurisdiction over the case. 

Why Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has come under Opposition fire over farmers’ protest

Mann is facing criticism for not taking action on tear gas being used on agitating farmers. Opposition leaders have been sharing videos of Mann's pre-poll promise of MSP for over 20 crops.

Who is Bhaana Sidhu, activist & vlogger whose arrest has put Mann-led AAP govt on the back foot

Balwant Singh alias Bhaana Sidhu is facing 7 cases lodged against him since May 2023. Oppn leaders allege his arrest is attempt by Mann-led AAP govt to 'smother dissent'.

Day after Pannun ‘death threat’ to CM Mann, Punjab BJP asks Jaishankar to raise matter with US

In a video, Pannun compared Mann to former Punjab CM Beant Singh, who was assassinated in 1995, and asked gangsters to ‘prevent him from hoisting Tricolour on R-Day’.

After SGPC objection, Mann govt withdraws decision to sound mourning notes for younger ‘Sahibzadas’

Punjab CM Mann had announced decision to sound mourning notes on day when devotees pay homage to sacrifice of Guru Gobind Singh's younger sons, but SGPC said it would be against 'maryada'.

Bhagwant Mann’s official farce on SYL issue shows a deeper nationalism crisis is here

Punjab has had a rich tradition of progressive civil society organisations and intellectuals. But today, Punjab and Haryana are parroting their state's populist lines.

Punjab governor presses CM Mann to act against AAP MLA’s firm over environmental violations

Governor Banwarilal Purohit in a letter asked Mann-led AAP govt to take action against real estate firm owned by party's Mohali MLA citing alleged violation of environmental norms.

Mann says Punjab govt will move SC over governor stalling bills, assembly session cut short

In a fresh tussle between Raj Bhavan and AAP government, Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit Thursday wrote to the chief minister, withholding his approval for the three Bills.

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LK Jha to PN Haksar & PK Mishra, how PMO became India’s power hub

It’s ironic that the PMO, often accused of giving India a de facto presidential form of governance, was created by one of the most consultative prime ministers, Lal Bahadur Shastri.

Advocate on behalf of India & ‘Global South’ — what upcoming Adani-funded think tank aims to do

While the Chintan Research Foundation is not yet officially launched, ThePrint has learnt the Adani Group will be providing Rs 100 crore for it. Its initial focus will be on climate, strategic affairs & economy.

Hardened shelters, radars, defence systems & more — IAF quietly upgrades bases focused on China

New infra projects involve not just repair work of runways and creation of additional taxi ways to enable better tempo of operations, but also storage of spare parts and munitions.

44 years on, two things that have changed in Modi’s BJP, and one that hasn’t

As the BJP heads for a likely third successive term in power, it's fascinating to debate how true it looks to the original proposition: a party with a difference.