Nagpur Civic Polls: Digital Campaigning Defies Silence Period
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections see candidates and supporters continuing active campaigning on social media platforms during the official silence period, blurring election norms.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections see candidates and supporters continuing active campaigning on social media platforms during the official silence period, blurring election norms.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces recovery of 169 missing saroops by SIT near Banga. The sacred copies will be handed to SGPC as per Akal Takht directions.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's scheduled appearance at the Akal Takht secretariat faces timing confusion, with sources indicating a middle path is being sought to resolve the issue.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the SIT has located 169 saroops near Banga, with 139 still unaccounted for, sparking political tensions ahead of his Akal Takht visit.
Residents in Nagpur report a surge in automated political calls and messages on the final day of campaigning, with many receiving multiple recorded appeals despite the silence period.
The high-pitched campaign for Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections concluded on Tuesday evening as the 48-hour silence period took effect. Polling is scheduled for January 15 from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Punjab Police SIT officer Gurbans Singh Bains visited SGPC office in Chandigarh to obtain records for investigation into 328 missing saroops of Guru Granth Sahib.
The Ishar Singh Commission report highlights negligence by former SGPC chief secretary Roop Singh in the case of 328 missing Guru Granth Sahib saroops, recommending criminal action.
Mumbai's civic administration directs political parties to remove all campaign material by tomorrow's deadline. Strict action and fines await violators as the 48-hour silence period begins.
Seven SGPC members, including Bibi Jagir Kaur, formally call for Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj's removal, accusing him of violating Sikh maryada by summoning CM Bhagwant Mann.
Akal Takht officiating jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj authorizes SGPC to assist government investigation into 328 missing saroops of Guru Granth Sahib, ahead of CM Mann's appearance.
In a significant shift, the Akal Takht has directed the SGPC to cooperate with Punjab Police investigating the disappearance of 328 sacred saroops, warning against political exploitation of the sensitive issue.
SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami condemns Maori group's opposition to Nagar Kirtan in New Zealand, calls it a challenge to Sikh values and social harmony. Read more.
A Sikh religious procession in Tauranga, NZ, faced protests from a local Christian group. SGPC condemns the act, calling for action from governments. Details inside.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) executive will meet on Jan 16 in Amritsar to discuss key religious and administrative issues. Get the full agenda details.
SGPC chief Giani Harpreet Singh condemns political exploitation of missing Saroop issue. He assures a thorough probe and urges against misinformation. Read the full story.
Shiromani Akali Dal leaders allege AAP govt's vendetta, false case against Sukhbir Badal. Claims of targeting SGPC, Akal Takht, and security threats to Majithia revealed. Full details inside.
SAD (Reorganised) president Giani Harpreet Singh alleges political manoeuvring in the disappearance of 328 saroops. Calls for transparency and accountability. Read the full story.
SGPC lodges cyber complaint over AI-generated fake image of Golden Temple. Secretary Partap Singh demands action to protect Sikh sanctity. Read details.
India's muted response to a recent US military offensive signals a potential foreign policy shift, prioritizing national interests over traditional ideals. Read our analysis.
The arrest of CA Satinder Singh Kohli in the 328 missing Birs case reignites controversy over SGPC's dealings and his alleged links to Sukhbir Badal's PTC channel's Canada broadcast rights. Read the full investigation.
Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) staged a protest at the SGPC office demanding accountability for 328 missing sacred saroops from 2020. Police intervened as tensions rose.
Sehajdhari Sikh Party contests Akal Takht's 'Patit' label for CM Bhagwant Mann, demands clear definition. The debate intensifies ahead of his Jan 14 summons. Read the full story.
BJP leader Iqbal Singh Lalpura expresses grave concern over Punjab's law and order, questions AAP's silence on religious slurs, and demands CM Bhagwant Mann's resignation. Read the full story.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condemns the US for interfering in Venezuela's elections and criticises the Centre and Congress for their silence. Read his full statement and the political implications.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemns Centre & Congress for silence on US intervention in Venezuela, warns it sets a dangerous global precedent. Read his full critique.
Former Punjab minister Pargat Singh criticizes SGPC's summons to CM Bhagwant Mann, highlights MGNREGA's poor implementation, and questions AAP's anti-drug campaign efficacy. Read the full analysis.
SAD leader Parambans Singh Romana accuses CM Bhagwant Mann of politicizing the 328 saroops case despite earlier govt stance. He cites Akal Takht directive and political motives. Read the full details.
Amritsar court grants police 5 more days to interrogate Satinder Singh Kohli, main accused in the 2020 case of 328 missing Guru Granth Sahib saroops. Details on the ongoing investigation inside.
A Mohali court extends police remand for former SGPC auditors in a Rs 1.56 crore embezzlement case. Key details on the investigation and charges. Read the latest updates.