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Thursday, December 4, 2025
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

My grandmother saved her children in Bhopal gas tragedy—and sacrificed her own life

‘Mother kept pouring water in our eyes whenever the burning became unbearable. She pushed our bodies deep into the blanket, making sure not a single part was exposed,’ my father said.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.