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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicShiromani Akali Dal

Topic: Shiromani Akali Dal

Akalis say Amritsar Police ‘carefully worded’ FIR to let off Chaura, make attack on Sukhbir seem unplanned

SAD's Majithia also alleged that 2 more people may have been involved, Dharam Singh alias Baba Dharma, an active member of Khalistan Commando Force, and a third unidentified individual.

Sukhbir Badal attack highlights SAD’s dilemma—endorse Punjabiyat or go back to roots

Realising the political cost of relegating panthic issues to the sidelines, SAD began turning toward Sikh religiosity, causing two of its prominent Hindu faces to leave the party.

How renowned surgeon Dr Devi Prasad Shetty got Delhi HC to protect his personality rights

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Sukhbir Singh Badal dodged a gunman—the real threat is the Akal Takht’s verdict

In Punjab, where religion and politics are inseparable, the Akal Takht’s actions this week are a powerful reminder of who holds ultimate authority.

SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal continues ‘seva’ at Golden Temple after assassination attempt

Badal is serving out a 'religious sentence' by the by the Akal Takht for 'mistakes' made by his Shiromani Akali Dal govt.

‘Hardliner with old grudge against Badals’ moderate stance’—how senior Punjab cops see Sukbhir’s attacker

Punjab Police officers describe the attempt on Sukhbir Badal's life as a new phase in the decades-long 'moderates versus radicals' battle within the Sikh community.

Day after assassination attempt, SAD leader Sukhbir Badal performs ‘seva’ at Anandpur Sahib Gurdwara

Security has been heightened at Takhat Sri Kesgarh Sahib in Anandpur Sahib following an attack on Badal at the Golden Temple in Amritsar Wednesday.

Hours before attack on Badal, Punjab cops got ‘intel on disruption at Golden Temple’, tightened security

While security had been increased because of the presence of Sukhbir Badal and other SAD leaders, police also had info about religious groups looking to disrupt law & order.

Watch CutTheClutter: Sacrilege, sin, sentencing & penance—Sikh clergy removes Badal, Akali Dal leaders

In Episode 1565 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at instances of punishments meted out by Sikh clergy, SAD's electoral decline & what's next for the party in Punjab.

Punjab ex-dy CM Sukhbir Badal performs ‘sentry duty’ at Golden Temple as ‘atonement for sins’

Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Badal was ordered to perform ‘sentry duty’ and clean utensils at the shrine in Amritsar by Akal Takht as punishment for ‘sins’ against Sikh community.

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BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.