Akali Dal

40 years ago, August 15, 1986: Swoop on Badal group

August 15, 2026 1:10 am

The police arrested more than 100 workers of the Akali Dal, led by Parkash Singh Badal, on the eve of the party’s protest day.

The Daily Catch-Up: Tata succession, Sukhbir Badal attack, NEET and more

August 13, 2026 9:39 pm

Noel Tata’s growing role in Tata Group succession, the attack on Sukhbir Badal in Maharashtra, fresh developments in the NEET probe and a look at Radcliffe’s hurried Partition boundary-making lead today’s biggest stories.

A 10-minute meeting, a 2027 signal? Modi-Sukhbir meet fuels Punjab alliance buzz

August 08, 2026 4:51 am

Akali insiders say they were unaware of the meeting. “It is a ‘lok awaz (voice of the people)’ that the old alliance between the two parties be revived,” says a leader.

Why the Badals, Akali Dal can’t escape Jaswant Singh Khalra even after 3 decades

July 23, 2026 4:43 pm

The activist was the former general secretary of the Akali Dal's human rights wing. Critics say the party forgot him after his 1995 murder, until Satluj brought him back into focus.

Akali Dal appeals to PM to announce reopening of Kartarpur Corridor

July 17, 2026 9:35 am

Party decides to form a committee to finalise SAD's manifesto for the 2027 Punjab elections.

'Truth of a painful era': Sukhbir Badal says Akali Dal will screen 'Satluj' across Punjab

July 08, 2026 8:42 pm

Sukhbir Singh Badal said the film starring Diljit Dosanjh shows the sacrifices of Jaswant Singh Khalra and thousands of innocent Sikh youths during the Congress regime.

HS Phoolka joins BJP, entry adds to Panthic churn ahead of 2027 Punjab Assembly polls

April 01, 2026 1:08 pm

Phoolka is the latest in a long line of Sikh leaders to join the BJP in Punjab. This calibrated push aims to fill the vacuum left by a weakened Akali Dal.

Priest, party, and a power struggle: Why Raghbir Singh’s 'retirement' deepens the crisis within SGPC, Akali Dal

March 01, 2026 1:59 pm

In December 2024, Singh, the head granthi of Harmandar Sahib, pronounced religious punishment against Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal for misconduct and forced the latter to step down as party president.

Corruption case intact, Majithia isolated in Akali ranks, says AAP

February 03, 2026 10:27 pm

Cabinet Minister Aman Arora says bail no clean chit; Baltej Pannu claims Akali leadership stayed away from receiving Majithia

Lakha Sidhana joins Akali Dal (WPD)

January 15, 2026 10:15 am

On February 10, Akali Dal Waris Punjab De will hold a massive protest march against the “illegal” imposition of NSA on Amritpal Singh Khalsa and to press for the release of Sikh prisoners

1984 riots: Akali Dal protests over Amarinder Singh’s remark on Tytler

April 21, 2014 4:40 pm

Akali Dal on Monday (April 21) staged a protest outside Congress headquarters in New Delhi against its Amritsar Lok Sabha candidate Amarinder Singh's alleged remarks on the anti-Sikh riots of 1984.

Akali Leader Sucha Singh Langah, Accused Of Rape, Surrenders At Chandigarh Court

June 22, 2020 6:31 pm