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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
TopicShiromani Akali Dal

Topic: Shiromani Akali Dal

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'.

SGPC names Giani Raghbir Singh new Akal Takht Jathedar after Giani Harpreet Singh ‘voluntarily quit’

Giani Harpreet Singh was in news after he attended Raghav Chadha-Parineeti Chopra engagement in Delhi. SAD had said he should not have been there as Sikh code of conduct wasn't followed.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

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.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

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.