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Making ‘political issue of religious affair’? Why SGPC & CM Mann are at war over gurbani telecast rights

Punjab CM targeted Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee for giving exclusive right to telecast gurbani from Golden Temple to channel owned by Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal.

Woman ‘killed for drinking liquor’ in Patiala gurdwara, SGPC alleges plot to target Sikh shrines

Victim identified as Parvinder Kaur, aged between 45 and 50 years old and said to be undergoing treatment for drug addiction. Accused Nirmaljit Singh Saini, who shot her, was arrested from the spot.

‘Not negotiating surrender, will soon be back among my people’, says Amritpal in new audio, video clips

Absconding Khalistani activist reiterates appeal for Sarbat Khalsa to make Sikh community's 'presence felt'. He also emphasised that he did not make earlier video in presence of police.

SGPC, Haryana Sikh panel lock horns over gurdwara takeover — ‘broke golak with cutter’

Haryana govt appointed ad hoc panel taking over shrines criticised by Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). Backed by a SC ruling, HSGMC took control of shrine in Kurukshetra on Sunday

Nearly 2 dozen Chandigarh cops hurt in clash with protesters demanding release of Sikh prisoners

The Quami Insaaf Morcha started on Mohali-Chandigarh border on 7 Jan to demand the release of Sikh prisoners who were convicted of various crimes during the period of militancy.

SGPC calls imprisonment of Bandi Singhs ‘major violation of human rights’, set to move ICJ, UN

SGPC chief Harjinder Dhami has said the battle for ‘release of Sikh prisoners will be fought at all levels and governments will have to back down to voice of Sikh community’.

SGPC & Quami Insaaf Morcha fight for common cause of ‘Bandi Singhs’ in Punjab. Who are they?

The movement for ‘Bandi Singhs’ started in the state in 2013, when the demand was first raised to release Sikh militants who had been languishing in jail for years.

SGPC chief Dhami attacked in Mohali at protest demanding release of Sikh prisoners

Harjinder Singh Dhami claims he was invited to speak at protest site where his car came under attack. But organisers say they hadn't invited him & he was advised not to come.

SGPC, Akal Takht slam Army plan to get ballistic helmets for Sikh jawans — ‘violates maryada’

Army plans to buy helmets for Sikh troopers under emergency procurement via fast track mode. Both SGPC, Akal Takht assert Sikhs will not tolerate attempt to suppress their identity.

Why dispute over gurdwara management in Haryana has pitted Sikh leaders against Khattar govt

With elections to Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee pending, amendment allows govt to appoint new-ad hoc committee for another 18 months if polls aren't held in 18 months.

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.