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India condemns demolition of 125-yr-old gurdwara in Pakistan’s Punjab province

Jaiswal contended the demolition of the gurdwara was “not an isolated incident”. (HT Sourced /Screengrab)

Published 13 days ago

Jathedar asks community to identify those challenging Akal Takht’s authority

Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj addressing a function marking the birth anniversary of sixth Sikh Master, Guru Hargobind on Tuesday. (HT)

Published 14 days ago

Guest column | Why Satkar Act needs dialogue, not discord

The Punjab government, SGPC and Akal Takht share a common responsibility to safeguard the security, sanctity and reverential sambh sambhaal of the holy saroops while preserving public confidence and communal harmony. (HT File)

Published 16 days ago

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 20 days ago

Guru Arjan Dev’s sacrifice an eternal message of truth, righteousness, says Haryana CM

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini along with Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjeet) chief Giani Harpreet Singh during a state- level event to mark the martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev in Panchkula. (Sant Arora/HT)

Published 26 days ago

'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 28 days ago

Row as Akal Takht head calls Mann ‘anti-Panth’, AAP objects

The five Sikh high priests pronouncing the religious verdict against Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann from the Akal Takht in the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar on Monday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Updated 29 days ago

Sikh jatha forced to return from Wagah border: Haryana SAD demands apology from state govt, defends HSGMC

He along with other SAD members submitted a memorandum in the name of Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini to district administration in Ambala, Yamunanagar and Kurukshetra. (HT Photo)

Published 32 days ago

19-year-old UP youth held for sacrilege bid at Amritsar gurdwara

Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj said the incident bore a striking resemblance to a sacrilege attempt in 2021, when an individual crossed the safety grill inside Golden Temple and picked up a kirpan. (HT File)

Published 33 days ago

Mohali: Airport Road choked as protesters stage march over alleged sacrilege in Sohana

DSP traffic Karnail Singh confirmed that traffic disruption occurred due to the protest march and said normal movement was restored after police intervention. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

Published 52 days ago

SGPC calls Panthic meet to discuss objections to anti-sacrilege Act

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said the a Panthic conference will be held at Baba Bakala village in Amritsar district on May 31 .

Published 55 days ago

Akal Takht writes to Punjab Speaker, says remove contentious clauses

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

Published 64 days ago

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 67 days ago

Deterrence or state interference: New anti-sacrilege law sparks panthic debate

The Punjab government’s recent enactment of the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, designed to impose stricter penalties for sacrilege (beadbi) of the Sikh holy scripture, has sparked significant debate and divided the Sikh community. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

Published 67 days ago

7 Indian-origin persons deported over extortion-related crimes

The collage posted by Canadian police of the seven Indian-origin persons charged with alleged extortion-related crimes. (Credit: Surrey Police Service)

Published 68 days ago

‘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 72 days ago

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 72 days ago

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 78 days ago

4 injured in clash at gurdwara in Germany; police launch probe

4 injured in clash at gurdwara in Germany; police launch probe

Published 85 days ago

Carney hails Sikh community contributions to Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney leaves the stage following his speech at the Liberal national convention in Montreal on Saturday. (AP)

Updated 92 days ago

Punjab: Dhami backs bill, says effective enforcement crucial

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami

Published 92 days ago

When is Baisakh in April? Know date, time and how to celebrate the festival

Baisakhi is celebrated as harvest festivak by Punjabi community.

Published 94 days ago

Sukhbir accuses Mann of double standards on anti-sacrilege bill

SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, with senior party leaders Bikram Singh Majithia and Balwinder Singh Bhunder in Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, on Saturday. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)

Published 94 days ago

Must consult SGPC before framing anti-sacrilege law: Panthic bodies to Punjab government

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami addressing the panthic gathering organized at its headquarters Teja Singh Samundri Hall to deliberate the proposed law concerning sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib on Monday. (HT)

Published 99 days ago

Images of Ranveer smoking while wearing turban in 'Dhurandhar 2' fabricated: Aditya Dhar

Images of Ranveer smoking while wearing turban in 'Dhurandhar 2' fabricated: Aditya Dhar

Published 111 days ago

Madhavan clarifies smoking scene in Dhurandhar 2, assures Sikh community

R Madhavan clarified a smoking scene in Dhurandhar 2 after members of the Sikh community alleged disrespect shown towards Gurbani.

Published 113 days ago

Members of Sikh community file FIR against Dhurandhar 2 makers

The film Dhurandhar 2 has sparked outrage after a scene shows R. Madhavan smoking while reciting a sacred Sikh text.

Published 113 days ago

In turban, Shah invokes sacrifices of Gurus, Nanakshahi Calendar to woo Sikhs

Union home minister Amit Shah with Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar, party national general secretary Tarun Chugh, Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu and Rajya Sabha member Satnam Sandhu during the party’s ‘Badlav Rally’ in Moga on Saturday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published 122 days ago

SGPC to convene annual budget session on March 28

Acting Akal Takht jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj and SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami released the calendar of Nanakshahi Samvat 558 (year 2026-27) in Amritsar on Friday. (HT Photo)

Published 130 days ago

Free SGPC from Badal family’s control: Golden Temple head granthi

Golden Temple head granthi Giani Raghbir Singh addressing a press conference in Jalandhar on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

Updated 146 days ago

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