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SGPC rues PMO rebuff to release of ‘Bandi Singhs’, reiterates cause amid declining electorate

Sikh body regrets govt's 'negative attitude' towards Akal Takht panel, which is seeking release of 'Bandi Singhs' jailed during militancy in 1980s-1990s & incarcerated for decades.

Sehajdhari Sikhs push for SGPC voting rights ahead of LS polls. ‘Hopeful as SAD & BJP no longer allies’

An amendment to Sikh Gurdwara Act 1925, a central law, barred sehajdharis from voting in SGPC polls. It was challenged by Sehajdhari Sikh Party in 2017 in HC, where case is still pending.

Declining faith, or trust deficit? SGPC’s electoral roll declines by 50% since 2011

Every Sikh adult with unshorn hair is eligible to cast ballot. While total number of voters till Thursday was 27.45 lakh, it was over 52 lakh when SGPC polls were last held in 2011.

SGPC pans Eknath Shinde govt bid to limit Sikh groups’ picks on Nanded gurdwara board

Maharashtra cabinet Monday proposed that govt would nominate 12 members to 17-member board, while cutting number of members to be nominated by SGPC to two from four. 

‘Hindu bhaichara’ — Punjab’s Akali Dal lauds Ram temple pran pratishtha amid buzz of reunion with BJP

SAD chief Sukhbir Badal, SGPC & Akal Takht thank Ram Mandir trust for invite to consecration. Meanwhile, Congress’s Bajwa says he will take people to Ayodhya to seek blessings of Ram.

‘No place for hate’ — Rajasthan BJP expels Sandeep Dayma for ‘problematic’ remark on mosques, gurdwaras

The expulsion follows strong protests from members of the BJP's Punjab unit. Dayma had earlier apologised for saying in Rajasthan that Congress win will see number of masjids & gurdwaras rise.

CJI’s anguish over adjournment requests is valid. Impose costs if appeals are flimsy

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

BJP leader calls Masjid-gurdwara growth ‘problematic’, says ‘meant Masjid-madrasa’ as SGPC condemns

Protests broke out soon after Sandeep Dayma's statement at rally in Rajasthan's Tijara. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee says speaking against mosques 'equally condemnable'.

Row over ‘kirpan’ in Yaariyan 2 song: Punjab cops ask actor & filmmakers to join probe

Two separate FIRs have been lodged in Jalandhar and Amritsar against actor, directors & producer for hurting Sikh sentiments through alleged use of kirpan in film song.

In a 1st, SGPC to print Guru Granth Sahib outside India, its only press outside India to come up in US

Decision taken Tuesday during Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee's executive committee meeting in Amritsar. Gurudwara & religious preaching centre to also come up at America's Tracy City.

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.