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Majithia appears before Takht, submits clarification

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia appeared before Akal Takht to submit his explanation letter as the edict of the highest Sikh temporal seat of the Sikhs. (HT File)

Published on Sep 5, 2024, 10:25 PM IST

Akali factions’ ‘blame game’ over Sukhbir’s apology irks Takht

Giani Raghbir Singh (HT File)

Updated on Sep 4, 2024, 6:20 AM IST

No role in controversial decisions, SAD ex-ministers-turned-rebels to inform Takht

Rebel minister Sikander Singh Maluka said he will visit Akal Takht Sahib next week and explain his position (HT File)

Updated on Sep 2, 2024, 5:38 AM IST

{Day after being held ‘tankhaiya’} Sukhbir appears before Takht, tenders apology

A day being declared Tankhaiya, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal with party leaders paying obeisance at Golden Temple. Amritsar, India, on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Photo by ) (Sameer Sehgal/Hindustan Times)

Published on Aug 31, 2024, 11:39 PM IST

SAD accepts edict, says ministers, Sukhbir will appear before Takht

Sukhbir Singh Badal (HT File)

Published on Aug 30, 2024, 10:57 PM IST

Sukhbir Badal declared tankhaiya by Akal Takht for religious misconduct

Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh (centre) announcing the decision from Akal Takht in the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar on Friday. He was accompanied by Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh and Takht Kesgarh Sahib jathedar Giani Sultan Singh. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published on Aug 30, 2024, 12:37 PM IST

Sukhbir names Balwinder Singh Bhundar as Shiromani Akali Dal working president

SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal with Balwinder Singh Bhundar. (HT File)

Updated on Aug 30, 2024, 7:58 AM IST

Decision on Sukhbir’s apology tomorrow

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal (HT File)

Updated on Aug 29, 2024, 7:58 AM IST

Khadoor Sahib MP’s father seeks removal of Sukhbir as SAD chief

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) presidentSukhbir Singh Badal (HT File)

Updated on Aug 28, 2024, 5:52 AM IST

Sikh delegation objects to installation of KCF chief Panjwar’s portrait

A memorandum has been handed over to the head of the highest Sikh temporal seat in this connection (HT File)

Updated on Aug 27, 2024, 5:42 AM IST

Sikh clergy meet on Aug 30, likely to discuss Sukhbir’s apology letter

A crucial meeting of the Sikh clergy led by Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh will be held on August 30 to decide on “forgiveness” sought by Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal for “mistakes committed by the party and its government”.

Updated on Aug 7, 2024, 9:28 AM IST

SGPC clarification on ad justifying pardon to dera head raises brows

The written clarification submitted by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to Akal Takht regarding controversial <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>90 lakh advertisement which justified the pardon granted by the Sikh clergy at the highest Sikh temporal seat to Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in the 2007 blasphemy case, has raised eyebrows.

Updated on Aug 7, 2024, 9:18 AM IST

Punjab CM assures exemplary punishment in sacrilege cases

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann addressed a gathering after inaugurating the state-level Van Mahotsav by planting a sapling at the community centre in Hoshiarpur on Tuesday. (HT file photo)

Published on Aug 6, 2024, 2:27 PM IST

Akal Takht makes SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal’s apology letter public

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal submitting his explanation letter over allegations levelled by rebel SAD leaders to Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh in the presence of SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami, party leaders Balwinder Singh Bhundar, Daljit Singh Cheema and Maheshinder Singh Grewal at the Takht secretariat in Amritsar on July 24. (HT file photo)

Published on Aug 5, 2024, 2:39 PM IST

Nishan Sahib at gurdwaras to be blue or yellow

Twin Nishan Sahibs (Sikh Flags) fluttering near Akal Takht in complex of Golden Temple. Amritsar, India, on Sunday, July 28, 2024. (Sameer Sehgal/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jul 29, 2024, 5:42 AM IST

Punjab: SAD chief Sukhbir appears before Akal Takht, submits explanation

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal submitting his explanation letter over allegations levelled by rebel SAD leaders to Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh in the presence of SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami, party leaders Balwinder Singh Bhundar, Daljit Singh Cheema and Maheshinder Singh Grewal at the Takht secretariat in Amritsar on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

Published on Jul 24, 2024, 3:39 PM IST

Takht summons to Sukhbir: Party leaders preparing ‘justifiable’ reply

Sukhbir Singh Badal was the deputy CM and also held the charge as the state’s home minister and has been asked by the Akal Takht to appear before it and submit a reply within 15 days. (HT File)

Updated on Jul 21, 2024, 6:54 AM IST

{Takht summons to Sukhbir} Party leaders preparing ‘justifiable’ reply

The highest temporal seat of the Sikhs – Akal Takht — summoned party president Sukhbir Singh Badal asking him to submit a written reply to the alleged “mistakes” committed during two terms of the SAD-BJP government (2007-17). (HT File)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024, 5:20 AM IST

Day after summons, Sukhbir says will appear before Akal Takht

Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday said he will appear before the highest temporal seat of Sikhs. (HT File)

Updated on Jul 17, 2024, 5:00 AM IST

Akal Takht summons Sukhbir, seeks written reply on SAD rebels’ allegations

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Monday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Updated on Jul 16, 2024, 7:08 AM IST

Akal Takht jathedar asks SGPC to put up portraits of Sikh separatists

Giani Raghbir Singh (HT file)

Published on Jul 13, 2024, 9:18 PM IST

Akal Takht jathedar asks SGPC to put up portraits of Sikh separatists

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh and SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami honouring kin of pro-Khalistan leader Gajinder Singh in Amritsar on Saturday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published on Jul 13, 2024, 5:14 PM IST

SAD rebels’ apology to be discussed at July 15 Akal Takht meeting

All eyes are on the Akal Takht jathedar after the rebel Akali leaders handed over the letter to him on July 1 and apologised for the “four mistakes” committed by the SAD-led government of which they were a part during its two tenures from 2007-17.

Updated on Jul 12, 2024, 9:14 AM IST

Movies, TV shows can’t show Sikh wedding scenes: Akal Takht

The SGPC, on directions of Akal Takht jathedar, has already banned photography and videography by artistes or actors for promotion of their movies in the Golden Temple complex.

Updated on Jul 12, 2024, 9:04 AM IST

SAD rebels seek apology, ball now in Akal Takht’s court

Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh (HT)

Updated on Jul 2, 2024, 8:36 AM IST

Punjab: Rebel SAD leaders appear before Akal Takht to apologise for 4 mistakes

Rebel Shiromani Akali Dal leaders appearing before the Akal Takht, the supreme temporal seat of the Sikhs, at Golden Temple in Amritsar on Monday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Updated on Jul 1, 2024, 4:39 PM IST

Akal Takht jathedar: Golden Temple not for photography, film promotion

The Golden Temple in Amritsar.

Updated on Jun 27, 2024, 5:54 AM IST

Operation Bluestar anniversary: Need to promote Sikh politics instead of pleading for ‘justice’, says jathedar

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh addressing a gathering in the Golden Temple, Amritsar, on Thursday. (HT photo)

Updated on Jun 7, 2024, 5:40 AM IST

Revisiting Golden Temple 40 years after Op Bluestar

The Akal Takht after the army’s Operation Bluestar in 1984. (HT photo)

Updated on Jun 6, 2024, 5:20 AM IST

6 years on, ‘shaheedi gallery’ to open for devotees on March 9

The gallery has been set up by Sikh seminary Damdami Taksal in the basement of the Operation Bluestar memorial or ‘Shaheedi Yaadgar’ established in 2013 in the form of small gurdwara amid a row over putting up the picture of slain militant leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who was killed during the operation carried out by the army to flush out the militants from the Golden Temple in June 1984. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Updated on Mar 9, 2024, 7:16 AM IST

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