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Punjab man out on bail in 2020 sacrilege case hacked to death

July 14, 2026 4:37 pm

The man was murdered inside the premises of his house in a village in Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib district. Though his family members heard his cries for help, they could not save him.

Jaswant Khalra’s wife seeks people’s commission on Punjab disappearances

July 13, 2026 3:05 pm

Paramjit Kaur Khalra urges Akal Takht Jathedar to lead impartial effort to establish the true scale of disappearances and alleged fake encounters during militancy years

Akal Takht Jathedar interview: 'Any anti-sacrilege law must have strict safeguards to prevent its weaponisation'

Akal Takht Jathedar: 'Any anti-sacrilege law must have strict safeguards to prevent its weaponisation'

July 07, 2026 12:57 am

“ If the government truly wants to put an end to incidents of sacrilege, they must include the clause that holds the conspirators and masterminds legally responsible, else the law will be toothless,” says Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj.

The resolutions committed to sending Akal Takht’s message to all Singh Sabhas and missionary societies for discussion.

Amritsar: Sikh bodies convene Panthic meet to support Akal Takht directive

July 06, 2026 1:20 pm

During the event, SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami introduced a resolution that was approved by the congregation.

Bhagwant Mann leaves for Bengaluru for detox programme amid Akal Takht row

July 03, 2026 2:24 pm

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has been under scrutiny following the Akal Takht’s decision to declare him a ‘Guru dokhi’ (anti-Guru) and ‘Khalsa panth virodhi’ (anti-Khalsa community).

As Akali Dal targets Bhagwant Mann, exodus of leaders threatens party

July 01, 2026 3:42 pm

In the last two weeks, several SAD leaders have joined AAP or rival Panthic groups, a development coinciding with the party launching an anti-Bhagwant Mann campaign.

AAP MLA: ‘Our stance on anti-sacrilege law is right…wording issues can be resolved’

June 30, 2026 8:18 pm

“While laws need to be made, we also need social reform...SGPC should also make every possible effort,” says Inderbir Singh Nijjar, the Amritsar South MLA and Chief Khalsa Diwan president.

Punjab Finance Minister and AAP leader Harpal Singh Cheema and others offer prayers at the Golden Temple after appearing before the Akal Takht Sahib in connection with the Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026 in Amritsar.

Explained: The Akal Takht’s 11 objections to Punjab’s anti-sacrilege law

July 01, 2026 9:24 am

The Akal Takht recently issued a summons to all Sikh legislators and cabinet ministers of Punjab to explain their support for the law without properly consulting them.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann faces mounting criticism from opposition parties over the AAP government's handling of the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026. (File Photo)

In MLAs' admission of not reading Bill, SAD, BJP find ammo against AAP

June 30, 2026 12:52 pm

Opposition parties have accused the AAP government of mishandling Punjab's anti-sacrilege law, alleging MLAs passed the legislation without reading it and questioning the government's approach to consultations with the Akal Takht.

Anti-sacrilege law row: Punjab MLAs draw fire from experts over 'not read' admission

As Punjab MLAs draw fire over 'not reading' anti-sacrilege Bill, what it means

June 30, 2026 12:05 pm

Admitting before Akal Takht that they passed the Bill without going through it, several legislators across party lines claim its copies were circulated “at the last minute”.