Topic: Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa
Breakaway SAD factions merge in Punjab, bring bad news for Badals & ruling Congress
The two factions — SAD (Democratic) led by RS member Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa and SAD (Taksali) led by ex-MP Ranjit Singh Brahmpura — will contest 2022 Punjab polls.
Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa resigns as leader of Shiromani Akali Dal in Rajya Sabha
PTI -
Dhindsa, 82, tendered his resignation to Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday, has not given any reason for his decision yet.
Akali Dal old guard revolts against Sukhbir, party unity in tatters
Leaders upset at way party is being run by ‘overconfident’ Sukhbir and ‘rash’ Bikram Singh Majithia. Akali Dal also under fire over desecration row
On Camera
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Dear Taarak Mehta, you were our peak comfort content for 14 years. Now it’s time to retire
Just like the Truman Show, all Taarak Mehta plots somehow feel the same for the past few years. It's fine to accept that ideas can go stale.
Stock market turmoil, crypto craze proof of human ‘fear, greed’ says chief economic advisor
Speaking at India Ideas Conclave, organised by think tank India Foundation in Bengaluru, V. Anantha Nageswaran, also said India was now in position to deliver domestically-driven growth'.
Defence
India to ink ‘repeat order’ deal for 73,000 SiG 716 rifles from the US
In February 2019, 72,400 SiG 716 rifles of 7.62 x 51mm calibre were contracted from SIG Sauer Inc, USA, under government's 'Buy (Global) category', through fast track procedure.
Mandir or Masjid? New surveys not needed, just acceptance of truth & move towards reconciliation
That temples were destroyed and mosques built is undisputed history. The past can’t be changed, but we can’t deny the wrongs of the past either before we consider reconciliation.