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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicPunjab politics

Topic: punjab politics

Sukhbir Singh Badal dodged a gunman—the real threat is the Akal Takht’s verdict

In Punjab, where religion and politics are inseparable, the Akal Takht’s actions this week are a powerful reminder of who holds ultimate authority.

‘Throne of Indira will crumble. They will chew iron lentils’—Bhindranwale in 1984

In ‘Poles Apart’, Aditya Sondhi investigates the comparative roles of the military in the Indian subcontinent, to study their influences on the growth of democracy in the region.

Farmer’s death during protest against BJP candidate Preneet Kaur sparks row in Punjab

Bhartiya Kisan Union (Sidhupur) leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal alleges 60-year-old Surinder Singh died after BJP workers pushed him. BJP rebuts allegations, says he collapsed on his own.

Mann to the fore, Kejriwal to the back — Punjab AAP’s shift in campaign strategy ahead of LS polls

Analysts attribute the change to Kejriwal being under pressure from ED in liquor 'scam' case and Mann having successfully established himself as the dominant force in Punjab.

Mann’s political transformation in AAP: From ‘in-house entertainer’ to a virtual number 2

Mann has been asserting himself & trying to outgrow tag of 'remote-controlled' CM. He was the one who put his foot down, opposing alliance with Congress in Punjab, it is learnt.

Sarpanch at 20, youngest CM – Parkash Singh Badal was a man of firsts. His death marks end of an era

Despite being one of the tallest national leaders, Parkash Singh Badal never forgot his roots.

‘AAP’s Taliban regime,’ cry Oppn as cops yet to arrest culprits who chopped off man’s fingers

A video has gone viral showing the brutal act from 8 February, showing two men severing four fingers of another.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.