Row over viral video of audience dancing to folk songs at ‘solemn’ musical event organised by Punjab govt in Srinagar. SGPC takes offence, Akal Takht summons organisers.
HSGMC president Jagdish Singh Jhinda defends the decision, framing it as a tribute to Sikh values of resistance, but Akal Panthak Morcha members cry foul.
Gurudwaras in Srinagar, Baramulla, Gulmarg, and several other towns are offering free shelter and langar to anyone in need, especially those who feel unsafe in hotels or public spaces.
Ex-militant Narain Singh Chaura has given several interviews in which he talks about Sikh community, his ‘Akal Federation’ and ‘Constitution of Khalistan’, among other things.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has not held an election in 13 years. Last date for voter registration was earlier this month extended for the 6th time, till 15 December.
Akali chief has joined long list of people declared ‘sinners’ by Akal Takht. They are expected to accept humbling punishments; some who refused to repent have been excommunicated.
Sikh hardliner & MP Sarabjit Singh Khalsa was first to speak against film after its trailer was launched. One of main objections has been portrayal of Bhindranwale.
Melanie Joly's statement comes after Canadian Police Friday arrested 3 accused in killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. However, the police have not given any evidence of any link to India.
Lakhbir Singh 'Landa' is on NIA radar. Cut off from society for years, his parents now expect similar action after seizure of properties of Gurpatwant Pannun & Hardeep Nijjar.
Meghnad’s interest went much beyond economics and politics. This is reflected in his writing, particularly after his retirement as a full-time LSE professor in 2003.
In the latest budget, the FDI limit was increased to 100 percent, but most foreign companies are not buying such large stakes in the Indian insurance sector.
As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.
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