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Thursday, July 3, 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

11 years after state formation, where’s Telangana’s history? Govt must fix information gap

Neither Telangana’s textbooks nor the Razakar movie address the feudal system that enabled bonded labour under the Nizam’s Jagirdars.

Crude oil prices to freight rates: How Iran’s chokehold on Strait of Hormuz impacts India

Iran’s parliament has approved potential closure of Strait of Hormuz in response to US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, but country’s top security body is yet to take final call.

Trump White House hopeful about signing defence pact with India, finalising pending arms deals

Upcoming defence framework, following similar agreements in 2005 & 2015, will also include co-production of key systems including Stryker & Javelin apart from arms sales.

New York, New Comrade. Mayor Mamdani and his India-style socialism

Zohran Mamdani’s faith, support for Gaza, dislike of Modi and Netanyahu are reasons why many in India are unhappy to see his rise rather than celebrate it as another ‘Indian’ conquest.