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SGPC chief in hot water for abusive remarks against Bibi Jagir Kaur, summoned by women’s panel

Punjab State Women Commission has summoned SGPC chief Dhami on 17 December over undated audio clip of him hurling abuses at former state minister Bibi Jagir Kaur.

Akal Takht takes reins of SAD. Badal sentenced to ‘guard’ Golden Temple, others to clean toilets

Announcing punishment for Sukhbir Badal, Jathedar accuses Akalis of ‘promoted Dera culture in Punjab’. Ex-head of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee also declared ‘tankhaiya’.

How SGPC, the ‘mini parliament of Sikhs’, conducts elections & its inextricable link to Punjab politics

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has not held an election in 13 years. Last date for voter registration was earlier this month extended for the 6th time, till 15 December.

Why Harjinder Dhami re-election as SGPC chief is boost for Sukhbir Badal & his beleaguered Akali Dal

Election was crucial for Akalis, as it took place amid tensions with Akal Takht, the highest temporal body of Sikhs, that works in close administrative contact with SGPC.

Jathedar’s resignation fuels simmering tension between SAD & Akal Takht. CM Mann ups the ante

While SGPC rejected resignation of Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar Giani Harpreet, row comes soon after Sukhbil Badal was declared a 'tankhaiya' by Akal Takht, highest temporal body of Sikhs.

Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar quits, Akal Takht jathedar directs SGPC not to accept resignation

Development came a day after Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh issued directives to expel Valtoha from SAD after finding him ‘guilty of character assassination’ of Sikh clergy.

Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency called ‘anti-Sikh’ not just by SGPC. Even BJP members oppose it

In a movie about the Emergency, which lasted for 21 months between 1975 and 1977, many are curious why the trailer chose to highlight the Sikh issue that rose only much later.

Sikh man ‘assaulted’ in Kaithal, called ‘Khalistani’. Attackers threatened to ‘remind him of 1984’

SGPC says incident has hurt sentiments of Sikhs & urges Haryana govt to take matter seriously. No arrests have been made so far.

Why Punjab town defied Akal Takht call to boycott last rites of 19-yr-old ‘sacrilege’ accused

On 4 May, Bakshish Singh was lynched by mob for tearing page from Guru Granth Sahib at local gurdwara. Family claims act ‘unintentional’ & 19-yr-old was battling mental health issues.

As sehajdharis push for voting rights in SGPC polls, a look at Sikh subgroups & issues around them

Declining number of registered voters for SGPC polls, scheduled for later this year, has given fresh impetus to traditionally excluded Sehajdhari Sikhs' demand for voting rights.

On Camera

My grandmother saved her children in Bhopal gas tragedy—and sacrificed her own life

‘Mother kept pouring water in our eyes whenever the burning became unbearable. She pushed our bodies deep into the blanket, making sure not a single part was exposed,’ my father said.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.