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MLA Ayali quits SAD rebel faction, set to join Amritpal’s outfit

MLA Ayali quits SAD rebel faction, set to join Amritpal’s outfit

Published on May 21, 2026, 7:52 AM IST

Unite to oppose anti-sacrilege law, Gargaj appeals to Sikhs

On May 8, the Akal Takht had formally rejected the Act, enacted by the state government on April 20, issuing a 15-day ultimatum to the Punjab government to remove “objectionable clauses”.

Published on May 18, 2026, 5:22 AM IST

Anti-sacrilege law: SGPC puts up hoardings listing objections outside gurdwaras

The development comes days after the Akal Takht formally rejected the anti-sacrilege law. (HT Photo)

Published on May 17, 2026, 6:52 AM IST

Punjab: Granthis seek changes in anti-sacrilege law in line with Sikh sentiments

The meeting called by the Golden Temple head granthi, Giani Amarjeet Singh, also saw the participation of other granthis of the Golden Temple and Akal Takht. (HT File)

Published on May 13, 2026, 7:14 AM IST

Akal Takht writes to Punjab Speaker, says remove contentious clauses

Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj (HT File)

Published on May 12, 2026, 7:50 AM IST

Anti- sacrilege Act: Punjab government duty-bound to resolve objections raised by Akal Takht, says Sukhbir

Sukhbir Singh Badal

Published on May 11, 2026, 7:04 AM IST

No question of anti-sacrilege law rollback, Punjab CM defies Akal Takht ultimatum

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann during the Shukrana Yatra in Patiala on Saturday. (HT Photo)

Published on May 9, 2026, 5:15 PM IST

Akal Takht asks Punjab to take back sacrilege law

Akal Takht asks Punjab to take back sacrilege law

Published on May 9, 2026, 4:44 AM IST

Akal Takht rejects sacrilege law, gives Punjab govt 15 days to amend clauses

Punjab assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan appearing before Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj (left) and Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar Giani Tek Singh Dhanaula at the Akal Takht secretariat in the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar on Friday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Updated on May 9, 2026, 6:32 AM IST

‘Panth not consulted on anti-sacrilege law’: Akal Takht summons Punjab speaker on May 8

Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj addressing a gathering of representatives of Sikh organisations, seminaries, sects, scholars and lawyers at Bhai Gurdas Hall in the vicinity of Golden Temple on Sunday. (HT Photo)

Published on May 4, 2026, 6:32 AM IST

Anti-sacrilege law brought in without taking Akal Takht into confidence: Jathedar

Anti-sacrilege law brought in without taking Akal Takht into confidence: Jathedar

Published on May 3, 2026, 10:44 PM IST

Concerns over ‘state interference’: Gargaj calls Sikh bodies, scholars’ meet to discuss anti-sacrilege law

As Sikh sections are divided over the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act-2026, Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj has taken notice of the objections being raised over the Act by a section of the community.

Published on Apr 28, 2026, 7:00 AM IST

SGPC asks Akal Takht to take call on withdrawal of Rajoana’s mercy plea

SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami

Published on Apr 21, 2026, 7:06 AM IST

Gargaj joins community food drive in New Zealand, hails Sikh service

Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj on Saturday participated in a food distribution drive organised by the Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand.

Published on Apr 19, 2026, 5:22 AM IST

Stricter anti-sacrilege legislation: Jathedar hails bill but objects to provision seeking saroops details

Stricter anti-sacrilege legislation: Jathedar hails bill but objects to provision seeking saroops details

Updated on Apr 15, 2026, 6:50 AM IST

Punjab minister slams Badal for saying religious penance was attempt to finish him politically

Punjab minister slams Badal for saying religious penance was attempt to finish him politically

Published on Apr 9, 2026, 10:30 PM IST

SGPC chief, Akal Takht jathedar invited to honour Khamenei by Iranian delegation

A banner depicting Iran's supreme leaders since 1979: Ayatollahs Ruhollah Khomeini (L, until 1989), Ali Khamenei (R, until February 2026), and Mojtaba Khamenei (C, incumbent).

Published on Apr 9, 2026, 11:23 AM IST

Prove decree was ‘conspiracy’, Giani Raghbir dares Sukhbir

Akal Takht former jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh

Published on Apr 9, 2026, 6:50 AM IST

Rejection of Bhullar’s release petition unfortunate: Takht jathedar

Devinderpal Singh Bhullar is serving the life sentence for his role in the 1993 car bomb blast in Delhi that killed nine persons and injured 31 others. (HT)

Published on Feb 13, 2026, 3:30 AM IST

Punjab: Jathedar seeks Amritdhari Sikh officers in SIT on saroops case

He said that due to the functioning of the SIT officers, doubts have arisen in the minds of the community. (HT File)

Published on Feb 10, 2026, 7:18 AM IST

Message to political, religious outfits: Refrain from indulging in politics over missing saroops: Akal Takht

The Akal Takht acting jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj on Monday again reiterated that the political and religious parties should refrain from indulging in politics, allegations, or making statements regarding this matter of missing 328 sacred saroops of Guru Granth Sahib and demanded inclusion of Amritdhari Sikh police officers in the police team probing the matter. (File)

Published on Feb 3, 2026, 7:04 AM IST

Punjab: 6 SGPC staffers among 38 appear before SIT

SIT head AIG Jagatpreet Singh, along with other team members, arrived from Chandigarh for the statements. (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 31, 2026, 4:22 AM IST

SGPC submits records sought by SIT in missing saroops case

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami speaking to media.

Published on Jan 29, 2026, 10:53 PM IST

Punjab: SGPC facilitates Sikh radical groups’ gathering at Akal Takht

The Akal Takht office in the Golden temple complex in Amritsar. (HT File)

Published on Jan 28, 2026, 7:14 AM IST

All 169 saroops accounted for: Banga-based sect

Nabh Kanwal Raja Sahib trust members holding press conference at its premises on Thursday. (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 5:50 AM IST

Viral video doctored: Punjab CM Mann to Akal Takht jathedar

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann meets Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj and Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar Baba Tek Singh Dhanaula at Akal Takht secretariat in Amritsar on Thursday. (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 5:14 AM IST

Mann's clarification will be deliberated upon: Akal Takht jathedar

Mann's clarification will be deliberated upon: Akal Takht jathedar

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 12:04 AM IST

Punjab CM appears before Akal Takht acting jathedar, says viral video doctored

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann appearing before acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj and Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar Baba Tek Singh Dhanaula at the Akal Takht secretariat in Amritsar on Thursday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 15, 2026, 8:33 PM IST

Akal Takht changes Punjab CM’s summons timing, Mann insists on original slot

Mann took to social media, claiming that he had not sought any change in timing and was ready to appear at the originally fixed timing. (HT File)

Published on Jan 14, 2026, 3:26 AM IST

Missing saroops case: SIT visits SGPC offices in Amritsar, Chandigarh

Teja Singh Samundri Hall, the headquarters of SGPC in Amritsar. (HT File)

Updated on Jan 14, 2026, 6:12 AM IST

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