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TopicShiromani Akali Dal

Topic: Shiromani Akali Dal

A century of splintering: How Akali Dal & its fractured legacy have shaped Punjab’s political landscape

Since its foundation in 1920, Akali Dal has had several splits, more so since it stopped leaving much of a mark in elections. Its latest faction is led by Giani Harpreet Singh.

Why Mohali court denied Akali Dal’s Majithia bail in Rs 540-cr disproportionate assets case

In February 2022, he surrendered in drugs case & was granted bail 6 months later. He was then booked in DA case & was arrested 25 June 2025. He has been denied bail in DA case.

Why Punjab’s AAP govt has scrapped the land pooling policy it was swearing by just a month ago

Chandigarh: On Monday, the Punjab government revoked the controversial land pooling policy 2025 which had snowballed into a major political issue in the state. The...

Badal’s Akali Dal splits. Akal Takht ex-Jathedar Harpreet Singh elected president of rebel faction

Chandigarh: Former Jathedar of the Akal Takht Giani Harpreet Singh was Monday chosen president of the rebel Shiromani Akali Dal, a breakaway faction of...

Harsimrat’s take on Op Sindoor sets stage for possible SAD-BJP reunion in Punjab. Why it may not be easy

After estrangement over farm laws & political turf, BJP-SAD seem to be inching toward reconciliation. But internal rifts, ideological mistrust & shifting vote shares make a 2027 pact uncertain.

Punjab & Haryana HC grants SAD leader Bikram Majithia 3 weeks to amend petition challenging arrest

Majithia, who is currently in a 14-day judicial custody, had requested the court for additional time to revise the petition in an alleged money laundering case linked to drugs.

Akali leader Bikram Majithia sent to judicial custody till 19 July in money laundering case

Following the arrest, SAD leader Daljit Cheema criticised the AAP-led government for creating an 'emergency-like' situation in Punjab.

Punjab’s most ambitious land acquisition exercise yet faces Oppn resistance, SAD promises agitation

The state housing department plans to acquire 24,311 acres in southern Ludhiana for urban estate development and has been authorised to begin the land acquisition process.

‘Just a game of Rs 2-3 crore’—tales of gangs, guns & gold in ‘audio of Amritpal’ released by Majithia

According to 56 min clip released by SAD's Bikram Majithia, Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal had strong connections with slain gangster Jaipal Bhullar. Amritpal's father says clip AI generated.

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Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.