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Topic: Sikh community

‘Song & dance’ at Guru Tegh Bahadur martyrdom event latest flashpoint in Punjab govt, SGPC tussle

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.

How move to mark 50th Emergency anniversary as ‘Black Day’ has exposed cracks in Haryana Gurdwara panel

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.

Kashmir Sikh community has opened gurdwaras for tourists

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.

Did arms training, wrote ‘constitution of Khalistan’—past interviews of Badal’s attacker Chaura

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.

How SGPC, the ‘mini parliament of Sikhs’, conducts elections & its inextricable link to Punjab politics

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.

BJP Sikh cell protests at 10 Janpath over Rahul’s comments questioning religious freedom in India

Addressing the diaspora in Washington on Monday, Rahul said the RSS considered some religions, languages and communities as inferior to others.

From Maharaja Ranjit Singh to Sukhbir Badal, who are ‘tankhaiyas’ & how they atone for sins

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.

Kangana’s ‘Emergency’ film sparks row in Punjab. Akalis, SGPC call it anti-Sikh, BJP washes hands of it

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.

Canadian foreign minister says Ottawa ‘stands by allegations’ against India on Nijjar killing

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.

‘Isolated’ life of parents of Babbar Khalsa terrorist Lakhbir ‘Landa’, whose name terrifies Punjab’s Harike

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.

On Camera

Lifting night shift ban increased female employment in India—only among big firms

Discriminatory laws limit firms from hiring willing women, and removing such barriers can help narrow the economic gap between developing and developed countries.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

‘Foreign policy rests on hard power’—from 1965 Indo-Pak war to Op Sindoor, key takeaways for India

A panel of experts moderated by ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta drew connections between insights of 1965 Indo-Pak War and strategic takeaways highlighted by Op Sindoor.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?