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'Violence has no place especially on the soil of our sacred Takhts': BJP, Akal Takht condemn Sukhbir Badal attack

Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a kirpan at a gurdwara in Nanded. He sustained a hand injury and received medical attention, with his condition reported stable. The alleged attacker, a Nihang, was detained by authorities following the incident. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered a thorough investigation into the…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Video row: BJP's Raghav Chadha seeks Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's resignation

BJP MP Raghav Chadha demanded Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's resignation, citing a Gurugram Police probe that he claims confirms the authenticity of an "objectionable" video. Chadha also called for an investigation into an alleged fabricated forensic report and urged the first FIR under Punjab's new sacrilege law be registered against…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti 2022: History, Significance, Facts, Celebration and all you need to know

This year Guru Nanak Jayanti is being celebrated on November 8, 2022. This year, it will be the 553rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak. As per religious sources, it is believed that Guru Nanak is the first Guru of Sikhism. Guru Nanak Dev was born on 15 April 1469 at…

The Times of India · Nov 7, 2022

Punjab govt withdraws security cover provided to 424 VIPs

AMRITSAR: Announcing one of its significant decision, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has curtailed the security cover provided to 424 VIPs in the state including Giani Harpreet Singh, the officiating Jathedar of Sikhs supreme temporal seat Akal Takht.

The Times of India · May 28, 2022