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Former Akal Takht chief Giani Harpreet Singh steps out of race for president post of new SAD faction

August 08, 2025 11:10 am

The other key contender for the post is committee member Satwant Kaur, daughter of Amrik Singh, former president of the All India Sikh Students Federation, who was killed inside the Golden Temple on June 6, 1984, during Operation Blue Star.

‘No group should claim to operate under Akal Takht patronage’: Acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj after Sikh clergy meet

August 06, 2025 2:37 pm

Certain factions were attempting to gain political advantage by claiming patronage from the Akal Takht, acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj said on Wednesday.

Sikh institutions at odds as Akal Takht, Patna Sahib exchange jabs, Sukhbir Badal in the mix

May 23, 2025 10:18 pm

After Akal Takht, highest seat of Sikh authority, imposed bans on Patna Sahib’s leadership, the latter declared the heads of two Punjab-based Takhts guilty of religious misconduct. The two bodies had also clashed in 2008

No tobacco, bidi, paan, or halal shops to run in Mohali, says acting Akal Takht jathedar Gargajj

May 12, 2025 12:41 pm

Expressing concern over the growing social challenges faced by native Punjabis, Jathedar Gargajj urged the Sikh community to strengthen internal unity.

Former Punjab chief minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Parkash Singh Badal

Relief for Badal faction as SAD (Amritsar) objects to Akal Takht panel formed for reorganisation

April 02, 2025 7:29 pm

Akal Takht had formed a panel to carry out the membership drive to elect new delegates and president.

The considerable presence of those who want to become members at gatherings called by the Akal Takht panel is grabbing eyeballs.

As the new Akali faction takes shape, Akal Takht panel eyes SGPC elections

April 01, 2025 1:45 pm

After concluding its membership drive, the Akali Dal started the process of electing delegates, after which a president will be chosen.

PM Modi refused to meet Akal Takht panel formed to take up release of Sikh prisoners: SGPC

March 26, 2025 5:49 pm

Harjinder Singh Dhami said the Centre's response to multiple attempts to arrange a meeting with PM Modi concerning the release of Sikh prisoners has been disappointing.

Jatehdar Gargaj also directed the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to raise this issue with the Himachal Pradesh Government, and ensure that action is taken.

Akal Takht acting Jathedar Kuldeep Singh Gargaj alleges mistreatment of Sikh youth in Himachal Pradesh

March 17, 2025 11:49 am

Videos showing Sikh youth travelling in Himachal Pradesh being allegedly harassed by the state police and residents.

‘Had wrong impression that Akal Takht edict applies to all Sikhs,’ Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh hits back at SGPC

February 22, 2025 11:23 am

Sri Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh also asked Harjinder Singh Dhami to take back his resignation as SGPC president and perform the job assigned to him by the Akal Takht.

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on February 13, 1985.

February 13, 1985, Forty Years Ago: Head Priest Slapped

February 13, 2025 6:02 pm

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on February 13, 1985.

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New envoy says trade talks next week, Rubio flags India as a ‘top relationship’

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The US envoy-designate to India, Sergio Gor, stressed the value of India as a strategic partner and the close relationship between President Trump and PM Modi. He discussed upcoming meetings with US trade representatives and the potential for finalizing a trade deal in the near future.

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