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With Punjabi University under fire for ‘water burial’ of ‘Mahan Kosh’, Akal Takht steps in for inquiry

The Sikh temporal body came down heavily on the administration after students staged massive protests alleging desecration of the revered text. V-C & other top officials have been booked.

Haryana govt ‘Veer Banda Bairagi’ ad on his martyrdom day invites backlash from SGPC, Akal Takht

SGPC & Akal Takht slam Haryana govt advertisement for 'mislabelling' Baba Banda Singh Bahadur as 'Bairagi', alleging a conspiracy to distort the Sikh warrior’s identity and legacy.

India’s amnesia on women survivors of 1984 Sikh riots isn’t natural. It’s a privilege

In 'The Kaurs of 1984', Sanam Sutirath Wazir shares the stories of survival that have been carried quietly for decades by the Sikh community in Delhi and other parts of North India.

Rahul Gandhi just confirmed his image of being a try-hard politician

In his newfound enthusiasm for political causes, Rahul Gandhi in the US is addressing the Congress’ caste and religious constituencies in India with a dangerous language laced with falsehood.

Canadian court turns down two Sikh separatists’ appeal against flying ban

Court dismissed plea by Bhagat Singh Brar and Parvkar Singh Dulai after they lost a constitutional challenge of their no-fly designations under Canada's Secure Air Travel Act.

Pakistan issues visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims to attend Maharaja Ranjeet Singh’s death anniversary

The event is scheduled to be held in Pakistan from 21-30 June. Ranjeet Singh was the first king of the Sikh empire in the 19th century.

Canadian police warn son of slain Sikh businessman who praised Modi of ‘murder plot’

Alleged target Hardeep Malik is based in British Columbia and is the son of Ripudaman Singh Malik, who was gunned down in Surrey in July 2022. 

Nihang Sikh, who murdered youth on suspicion of sacrilege, was looking for ‘publicity, glory’

The victim, identified as 26-year-old Vishal Kapoor, had taken shelter in a Phagwara gurdwara where he was beaten to death by Ramandeep Singh after being made to ‘confess’ on video.

‘India convicted before investigation completed’ — envoy asks Canada for evidence in Nijjar case

Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma was speaking to CTV news channel. This is the second time he challenged Ottawa to 'show evidence' to back its claim.

NIA raids 14 locations in Punjab, Haryana in US consulate attacks case, seizes ‘digital data, documents’

Raids conducted in bid to unravel complete conspiracy behind 'criminal trespass, vandalism, damage to public property & attempts to cause hurt to the Consulate officials, set building on fire'.

On Camera

Festive seasons align with the rollout of GST 2.0. Citizens to get more money in hand

The new norm marks a decisive shift from the earlier complex system that created friction for households and small businesses alike.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

30 civilians killed as Pakistan Air Force strikes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village with China-made bombs

While Pakistani authorities have not clarified what intended target was, the incident adds to a troubling pattern of PAF strikes killing civilians, including women and children.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.