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‘Deaddiction champion, new face of an old nightmare, state agent’ — what Amritpal means for Punjab’s villages

As Amritpal remains absconding, people's sentiments are varied about absconding self-styled preacher in Malwa & Majha regions. Queries about Khalistan evoke guarded response.

‘Release all those arrested in Amritpal crackdown in 24 hrs’: Akal Takht’s ultimatum to Punjab govt

If demand isn’t met, Akal Takht to decide 'further course of action'. Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh had this week said cops picked up innocent boys in crackdown against radical preacher.

SGPC, Haryana Sikh panel lock horns over gurdwara takeover — ‘broke golak with cutter’

Haryana govt appointed ad hoc panel taking over shrines criticised by Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). Backed by a SC ruling, HSGMC took control of shrine in Kurukshetra on Sunday

SGPC & Quami Insaaf Morcha fight for common cause of ‘Bandi Singhs’ in Punjab. Who are they?

The movement for ‘Bandi Singhs’ started in the state in 2013, when the demand was first raised to release Sikh militants who had been languishing in jail for years.

Indian-origin Manpreet Monica Singh sworn in as first female Sikh judge in the US

Singh, who was born & raised in Houston & now lives in Bellaire with her husband & two children, has been sworn in as a judge of the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4 in Texas Friday.

Why SGPC is objecting to Modi govt’s ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ tribute to Guru Gobind Singh’s sons

While welcoming govt's move to honour four Sahibzadas, SGPC maintains that 26 Dec must be observed as 'Sahibzade Shahadat Diwas' since 10th Sikh guru's sons are hailed as warriors.

Ex-jathedar a ‘sinner’, dope tests for staff: Akal Takht head’s orders spark sit-in at Patna Sahib

Decisions come in wake of power tussle in management board of Sri Patna Sahib. The gurdwara holds significance for Sikhs as it was built in memory of Guru Gobind Singh.

‘No one above sentiments of sangat’ — why SGPC wants ban on Punjabi film depicting Sikh Guru’s sons

SGPC has argued that the film Dastaan-E-Sirhind violates strictures against Sikh Gurus or their families being depicted in any film or song, whether by actors or in animated form.

How US vets, Muslim & Jewish groups are backing Sikhs’ bid to keep ‘kesh’ during Marine training

Three prospective Sikh recruits had moved court to seek exemption from rule mandating them to cut their hair and trim their beards to attend basic training for US Marines.

‘No trust in Sikhs in Delhi’s Hindutva govt’ — leaders up ante against Centre at Punjab event

Friday's gathering marked the 7th anniversary of Faridkot 'killings' where two Sikh agitators had died in alleged police firing, while protesting an incident of 'sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib'. 

On Camera

Rajnath Singh is discovering India-Pakistan civilisational ties

Even as India, Pakistan have seemed on the edge of war, their intelligence services have often sought to find space to de-escalate tensions and reduce risks for the two countries.

Chhattisgarh pitches state as hub for ‘specialty steel’, nets investment plans of Rs 6,321 crore

Speaking at 2nd Investor Connect, CM Vishnu Deo Sai says 'we have been able to attract a lot of investors.' The focus of the event was the steel sector. 

Asim Munir set to take charge as overall commander of Pakistan military, most powerful Army chief ever

In largest overhaul of military command in 5 decades, Field Marshal Asim Munir set to assume post of Chief of Defence Forces tomorrow, as Army claims primacy in Pakistan armed forces.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.