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Viral video allegedly shows child consuming drugs in Punjab's Kapurthala, political leaders raise alarm

A viral video allegedly showing a child consuming drugs in Kapurthala, Punjab, has prompted criticism from Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Congress leaders over the state's drug problem. Badal accused the AAP government of failing to protect vulnerable children, while Congress leader Bawa Henry also raised concerns.…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

Sukhbir Singh Badal declared stable after undergoing surgery following Nanded gurdwara attack

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal underwent surgery after a kirpan attack. Doctors repaired a tendon injury and nerve damage during the procedure. He is now stable and expected to be discharged from the hospital today. Badal will likely be flown back to Punjab later this afternoon. Police are…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked in Maharashtra’s Nanded, guard injured

Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a kirpan inside a Maharashtra gurdwara. A man in Nihang attire carried out the assault while Badal visited the shrine. Security guards intervened, and the assailant was taken into custody by police. Badal sustained a minor arm injury and received stitches at a local…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Elections that shaped India | The United Front experiment (1996-98)

India's tumultuous political landscape between 1996-1999 under United Front governments reshaped the nation's political dynamics and foreign policy.

The Hindu · Apr 7, 2024

Akali Dal’s proposed march a political gimmick, says Punjab CM

Akali Dal’s proposed march a political gimmick, says Punjab CM. SAD & AAP leaders exchange sharp words over SAD’s proposed ‘Punjab Bachao Yatra’ to expose AAP’s failures

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

Farooq Abdullah calls for peaceful protest on October 10 against the ‘trampling of constitutional rights’ of the people of J&K

Opposition parties in J&K, led by Farooq Abdullah, join forces to protest against the "trampling of constitutional rights" of UT's people. PAGD, Congress, Panthers Party, United Peace Alliance, Muslim United Front, Peoples Movement, Akali Dal, Mission Statehood, and others attended the meeting. DPA, PC, and Apni Party were not invited.…

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Heated debate in Lok Sabha on Delhi services Bill; Opposition targets govt. over Lekhi’s comment on ED

While Meenakshi Lekhi clarified that she had made the comment in jest, the Lok Sabha Chair too made it clear that the comment was not part of the official records, the Opposition parties used Lekhi’s comment to target the Narendra Modi government.

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

BJP trying to revive NDA as winning in 2024 will not be easy: Omar

The BJP is trying to revive the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the 2024 general election as winning the polls will not be as easy as it wants to project, National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah claimed in Srinagar.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

In Punjab, sacred hymns and political games

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has passed a Bill aimed at ensuring that the broadcast and telecast of the Gurbani from the Golden Temple is free for all channels. A report on how the decision has led to a political slugfest and divided the Sikh community

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

Akalis anticipate alliance outreach by BJP after results of five State Assembly elections

Akali leaders feel that a lack of an outreach from the BJP is because PM Modi and Amit Shah felt let down by Sukhbir Badal and Harsimrat Badal on the issue of farm laws. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu · Jun 10, 2023