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Video row: SAD Hry unit seeks FIR against Mann

Haryana unit of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday submitted the complaint to Ambala superintendent of police. (HT File)
Published on Jul 12, 2026 08:20 am IST

Govt didn’t sign any file for Khalra case convicts’ premature release: AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday denied allegations that the Bhagwant Mann government had signed any file related to the premature release of convicts in the Jaswant Singh Khalra murder case.
Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:56 am IST

AAP accuses Congress, BJP and Akali Dal of joining hands against Bhagwant Mann

AAP’s spokesperson highlights the focus of opposition parties on discrediting Mann rather than addressing Punjab's actual issues, while emphasizing AAP's governance successes.
Published on Jul 05, 2026 08:09 pm IST

Golden Temple pilgrims asked to remove IDs carrying Mann’s photo amid video row

File photo of Sewadar or SGPC employees perform the "sewa" of pruning the "Dukh Bhanjani Beri", a sacred 400-year-old jujube tree at the Golden Temple. (Photo for representation)
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 03:06 pm IST

BJP asks Mann govt to pay women 51,000 in arrears

The demand comes two days after Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann rolled out ‘Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana’ under which women from the general category will receive 1,000 a month. (@BhagwantMann X)
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 08:18 am IST

Punjab CM announces 7,000 km pipelines to take canal water to every farm

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann during a Lok Milni event at Moga’s Bhallur village on Monday. (HT)
Published on Jun 30, 2026 05:54 am IST

All Sikh MLAs from AAP to appear before Akal Takht on June 29: Bhagwant Mann

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann addressing the media with AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal in Amritsar on Sunday. (AFP)
Updated on Jun 29, 2026 07:15 am IST

Punjab CM says all Sikh MLAs to appear before Akal Takht over anti-sacrilege law

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said he has not been summoned.
Published on Jun 28, 2026 07:07 pm IST

AAP Sikh MLAs in fix over Akal Takht summons, to meet top brass on Sunday

Since Kejriwal is on a three-day Punjab tour from June 27-29, starting from Amritsar, he has called all legislators for this crucial meeting in the holy city alongside CM Bhagwant Mann to analyse the situation. (File)
Published on Jun 28, 2026 03:10 am IST

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann launches ‘Soorma’ drive with recovered drug addicts in lead

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann speaking during the launch of the 'Soorma’ campaign in Ludhiana on Saturday. (ANI)
Updated on Jun 28, 2026 05:06 am IST

Punjab: SGPC House to take up Mann decree, anti-sacrilege law on June 27

The meeting will be held at the Teja Singh Samundri Hall at the SGPC headquarters in Amritsar. (HT File)
Published on Jun 26, 2026 03:24 am IST

'Bhagwant Mann's silicon mask used': AAP bombshell amid Sikh Gurus video row

Punjab’s ruling party shared a video in which a man, whom Bhagwant Mann on Thursday identified as a Canada-based person, Jagman Samra, is seen holding the mask
Updated on Jun 26, 2026 03:34 pm IST

Mask used to create objectionable video, says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann addressing a press conference in Mohali on Thursday. (ANI Photo)
Updated on Jun 26, 2026 03:14 am IST

Raghav Chadha seeks FIR against Bhagwant Mann as Sikh Gurus video row escalates

Raghav Chadha also demanded an investigation into the alleged fabrication of the forensic report, while also asking Bhagwant Mann to step down as CM and be prosecuted under Punjab’s new anti-sacrilege law.
Updated on Jun 26, 2026 03:34 pm IST

‘Objectionable’ video row: Haryana BJP chief accuses Mann of deceiving people

She claimed that efforts to manipulate evidence were exposed after facts emerged during investigations conducted by Haryana authorities. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 25, 2026 05:54 am IST

SGPC installs hoardings carrying Takht edict against CM Bhagwant Mann

Hoardings carrying the edict issued by Akal Takht against chief minister Bhagwant Mann have been installed across gurdwaras in Amritsar, including near the Golden Temple complex.
Published on Jun 25, 2026 05:44 am IST

Mann video row: At Muktsar rally, Saini targets AAP govt over ‘cover-up’

Addressing a rally in Muktsar, Haryana chief minister Nayab Saini said it was unfortunate that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is “trying to cover up” the entire episode of a controversial viral video. (sourced)
Published on Jun 25, 2026 04:26 am IST

10L for doctoring video? BJP calls for Mann's arrest over ‘sacrilege’ clip

BJP leader Majinder Singh Sirsa seeks Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's arrest, alleges bid to suppress forensic report
Updated on Jun 24, 2026 04:22 pm IST

‘Objectionable’ video row: Haryana police nab 2, AAP govt cries vendetta

Following the FIR, the Opposition stepped up its attack on the AAP-led Punjab government, seeking chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s resignation. (HT)
Published on Jun 24, 2026 06:36 am IST

Majithia questions govt’s priorities

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Monday questioned the priorities of the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab. (HT File)
Updated on Jun 22, 2026 10:36 pm IST

Monetary benefits for women under state govt scheme to be credited on July 1: Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann during the inauguration of a modern library, in Fatehgarh Sahib on Sunday. (ANI)
Published on Jun 22, 2026 06:52 am IST

Akal Takht releases Mann hearing video, AAP says CM’s stance vindicated

Akal Takht released a clip of chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s January 15 appearance before acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, alleging contradictions in the CM’s stance over the “objectionable footage”, evoking a sharp reaction from the AAP that said the video clearly exposes the “misinformation campaign” being run by the Shiromani Akali Dal over the issue
Updated on Jun 21, 2026 08:14 am IST

Reconsider higher education law: Mann to Union minister

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann attending the wedding of Ravati Sule, daughter of NPC leader Supriya Sule, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on Saturday. (HT photo)
Published on Jun 21, 2026 04:36 am IST

SAD condemns Mann for ‘challenging’ Takht’s authority

At a meeting chaired by SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, the committee said the chief minister was “deliberately creating fissures in the Sikh community”. (HT File)
Published on Jun 20, 2026 05:50 am IST

Video row: SAD seeks CBI probe, Mann’s resignation

Sukhbir said only an independent investigation by the CBI could establish the truth behind the video and clear the prevailing confusion. (HT)
Published on Jun 19, 2026 06:16 am IST

Two govt-recognised labs found video on Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ‘fake’: AAP

AAP counters Akal Takht edict, says forensic tests prove viral video is not Bhagwant Mann
Updated on Jun 19, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Akal Takht decree against Mann: SAD to announce next course of action today

The meeting of the party’s top decision-making body, chaired by SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, began in the evening and continued late into the night.
Published on Jun 18, 2026 04:58 am IST

Anti-sacrilege law: Letters being sent to Sikh MLAs, ministers, says Akal Takht

The Akal Takht office on Wednesday started sending letters to all Sikh legislators across political parties and cabinet ministers in accordance with the decree issued by the Sikh clergy over the recently enacted Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act.
Published on Jun 18, 2026 05:02 pm IST

'False propaganda': Mann rejects Akal Takht decree over viral video

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann during Lok Milni’ (public interaction) at Bihala village in the Chabbewal assembly segment in Hoshiarpur on Tuesday. (Sourced)
Updated on Jun 17, 2026 10:31 am IST

A viral video and 'anti-Guru' tag for Bhagwant Mann: Big row in Punjab

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has accused his opponents of spreading a smear campaign to defame him.
Updated on Jun 17, 2026 12:00 pm IST