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Topic: Shiromani Akali Dal

Punjab CM Mann under Opposition fire over silence on India-Canada row — ‘not a word from him’

Opposition questions AAP's silence over Trudeau’s allegation linking Indian govt to Nijjar killing. AAP Punjab spokesperson has called for 'amicable resolution to the stand-off'.

Congress & SAD hit out at Raghav Chadha’s lavish wedding — ‘is this how an aam aadmi gets married?’

AAP MP Raghav Chadha and Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra got married in Udaipur Sunday. The guest list included Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann.

Eyeing principal Oppn tag in Punjab, SAD revvs up social media campaign with ‘Biig Boss’

SAD launched campaign against Bhagwant Mann government last month after Punjab’s main Opposition party Congress came together with ruling AAP in INDIA bloc.

‘No question of joining hands with Congress, AAP’: Akalis deny being invited to INDIA’s Mumbai meet

Shiromani Akali Dal general secretary Daljit Singh Cheema says neither has party been invited for meeting, nor do they intend to join the Opposition alliance for 2024 elections.

Modi, SAD & the elusive Sikh vote — why Punjab remains an impregnable fortress for BJP

In his response to Opposition’s ‘Motion of No-Confidence’, PM Modi called Operation Blue Star an attack on Akal Takht. This is being viewed as another attempt to woo the Sikhs.

‘New levels of corruption’ — Punjab Opposition wants AAP minister accused in land scam dismissed

Lal Chand Kataruchak has been accused of facilitating transfer of an officer accused in Pathankot land scam. This comes months after allegations of sexual misconduct against him.

SGPC history to 1925 Gurdwara Act, why there’s more to Golden Temple Gurbani telecast

Freeing Gurbani broadcast from the Badals was long overdue. It should have been done before 1984

Former allies BJP & SAD reject prospect of joining hands for 2024 — ‘question doesn’t arise’

Statements by Punjab BJP in-charge Vijay Rupani & SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal come amid speculation regarding the coming together of the old allies ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

SGPC & Akali Dal vs Bhagwant Mann— inside Punjab’s political showdown over Gurbani telecast

Punjab govt amended Sikh Gurudwara Act to end SGPC-Akali ‘monopoly’ over Gurbani telecast rights this week. Row has ignited debate on lines between religion, governance, politics.

‘Pushing anti-Sikh ideology of his Delhi boss’ — SGPC rejects Mann’s gurbani broadcast bill

SGPC’s general house passes resolution against Punjab govt's 'anti-Sikh' amendment to Sikh Gurdwaras Act 1925, says will protest if it isn't revoked, and called it a bid to 'usurp SGPC'.

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Wealth creators in India have been the favourite whipping boys. Ambani-Adani are the new ones

It used to be Tatas and Birlas in the loose political rhetoric of the 1970s and the 1980s. Today, it is Adani and Ambani in the heated Lok Sabha election campaign.

Day after mass sick leave by employees, Air India Express fires crew members, cancels 85 more flights

About 300 employees had called in sick Wednesday, allegedly in protest against mismanagement of airlines. Remaining staff given ultimatum to rejoin work by end of Thursday.

Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla takes charge as Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy

His tenure as Chief of Personnel will be marked by a number of important appointments, both afloat and ashore.

What’s common between Netflix Chamkila and Trudeau’s trouble-infested Canada? They don’t get Punjab

Even in the weeks leading up to Chamkila’s assassination there were massacres every other day. To airbrush all of this is sheer intellectual cowardice if not a crime.