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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
TopicShiromani Akali Dal

Topic: Shiromani Akali Dal

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.

Sukhbir Badal returns as Shiromani Akali Dal chief, calls party the ‘real waaris of Punjab’

Badal urges all members of breakaway faction of Akali Dal to return to parent party. His re-election comes at a time when a parallel drive is on to recruit fresh party members.

As Majithia rebels by slamming SGPC over Jathedars’ removal, simmering fault lines emerge within SAD

Reacting to Majithia’s remarks, the party’s parliamentary board met in Chandigarh Sunday and warned "indisciplined" party leaders of "strict action".

SGPC removes 2 more Jathedars who took action against Badal amid Akal Takht-Akali Dal tussle

Giani Raghbir Singh was removed as the Jathedar of the Akal Takht for ‘inadequate leadership’ & 'failure' to take a firm stance on critical matters.

Why SGPC president’s resignation has plunged the religious body & Akal Takht into a crisis

Dhami's resignation came 3 days after Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh had condemned SGPC for dismissal of Giani Harpreet Singh as jathedar of Damdama Sahib

As Independents dominate Haryana’s 1st gurdwara polls, Sukhbir slams ‘forces breaking SGPC’

None of the office bearers of the ad hoc HSGMC constituted by BJP govt won in the polls. Daduwal heads religious preaching committee of the govt-appointed ad hoc committee.

Sukhbir’s 16-yr reign as SAD chief ends. 1st time a Badal not at helm of Punjab’s oldest party in 30 yrs

Akali Dal accepts Sukhbir's resignation, weeks after he offered to step down amid attacks from within party & being declared 'sinner' by Akal Takht. New chief to be chosen by 1 March.

On Camera

‘More careful than colourful’—ThePrint’s reporting on the Air India crash put facts first

The common thread in ThePrint's reporting—from the ground and Delhi—is the effort to stick to verified facts and clearly attributed views. Anything else could be misleading.

Govt’s earlier FDI limit of 74% in insurance sector has remained underutilised, Parliament told

In the latest budget, the FDI limit was increased to 100 percent, but most foreign companies are not buying such large stakes in the Indian insurance sector.

India’s air defence system foiled 1,000 Pakistani drone attacks on 9 May—Modi tells Parliament

New Delhi: India’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 1,000 drones and missiles launched by Pakistan on 9 May during Op Sindoor, Prime Minister...

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.