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Scottish Sikh artist wins prestigious Turner Prize 2024

Glasgow-born artist of Indian heritage Jasleen Kaur, whose works are inspired by her life growing up in Scotland’s Sikh community, has won Britain’s prestigious Turner Prize 2024 for her considered weaving together of the “personal, political and spiritual”

Jasleen Kaur is announced as the winner of the Turner Prize 2024 at Tate Britain, in London, Tuesday. (AP)

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Updated on Dec 05, 2024 06:58 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India

Akal Takht holds Sukhbir Singh Badal guilty of religious misconduct

Sukhbir Badal was declared ‘tankhahiya’ or guilty of religious misconduct in August. His penance will be held in Gurudwaras across Punjab.

Sukhbir Singh Badal and other leaders of the previous SAD government during the hearing of 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct) case by the Akal Takht, in Amritsar, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. Five high priests headed by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Monday pronounced Sukhbir Singh Badal and former Akali ministers guilty of religious misconduct.(PTI)

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Updated on Dec 03, 2024 01:04 AM IST

ByHT News Desk | Written by Shivam Pratap Singh

Maharashtra polls:Damdami Taksal chief defends support to BJP, warns opponents indulging in ‘slander’

The move drew harsh reactions from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders, Delhi unit chief and former Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) president Parmjit Singh Sarna and other Sikh factions. Amrik Singh Ajnala, head of one of the Taksal splinter factions, also criticised Dhumma for extending support to the BJP

BJP-led alliance won the Maharashtra polls.

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Updated on Nov 25, 2024 07:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Amritsar

SC to hear plea against websites hosting Sikh jokes in eight weeks

A plea highlighting grievances of women of Sikh community, who were ridiculed for their attire, besides showcasing the predicament faced by children bullied in schools has been filed by Harvinder Chowdhury.

the petitioner highlighted an incident wherein a boy allegedly ended his life owing to bullying in school, referring to an act of virtual bullying. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Nov 22, 2024 09:04 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, New Delhi

SAD slams AAP for ‘creating hurdles in the way’ of Rajoana’s parole

Bikram Singh Majithia said in a statement here that the AAP government had created hurdles in the release of Rajoana on parole

Asking chief minister Bhagwant Mann not to befool Punjabis, Majithia said “the chief minister should immediately issue directions for a clear cut no objection for the release of Rajoana and present the same in the Supreme Court.” (HT File)

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Updated on Nov 18, 2024 05:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Canada clash: Deep-rooted conspiracy to defame Sikhs, says SGPC

According to Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami, who chaired a meeting at the Golden Temple complex, the differences of opinion in Canada are being projected as an attack by Sikhs on Hindu temple.

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami (HT file)

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Updated on Nov 13, 2024 09:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Amritsar

Kartarpur Corridor: 5 yrs on, key promises remain unfulfilled

Initially, the Kartarpur corridor remained operational for only four months before the governments of both countries closed it in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. After a long wait of 20 months, the corridor was finally opened for the pilgrims on November 17, 2021, ahead of Guru Nanak’s Parkash Gurpurb falling on November 19.

Though opening of the trans-border Kartarpur Corridor fulfilled the long-cherished dream of the Indian Sikh community to have darshan of the last resting place of Guru Nanak in Pakistan and it was globally hailed as ‘corridor of peace’ in south Asia, many promises regarding the corridor are still unfulfilled even after five years. (PTI File)

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Updated on Nov 08, 2024 09:06 AM IST

BySurjit Singh, Amritsar

Canada warns India is using cyber tech to track separatists abroad

A Canadian spy agency warned Wednesday that New Delhi is using cyber technology to track separatists abroad.

It has been galling to watch and read the commentary on the showdown between India and Canada and the rising friction between India and the United States (US) over the harbouring of pro-Khalistan terrorists and separatists within their jurisdictions. (Photo by Geoff Robins / AFP) (AFP)(HT_PRINT)

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Updated on Nov 01, 2024 05:03 AM IST

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Punjab: SGPC forms 11-member advisory board to assist Takht

SGPC forms an 11-member advisory board for Akal Takht, aiming to simplify processes, amid pending issues regarding Sukhbir Singh Badal's misconduct.

The office of the Akal Takht is situated on the premises of the Golden Temple. (HT File)

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Updated on Oct 29, 2024 05:36 AM IST

BySurjit Singh, Amritsar

Partap Singh Bajwa seeks postponement of Punjab bypolls due to Gurpurab celebrations

Senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa has said Gurpurab celebrations extend over three days, starting. This may affect the voter turnout on November 15, the leader of opposition said.

Senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa said the people of Punjab should be allowed to participate in their religious festivities and the democratic process without conflict or compromise. (HT File)

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Published on Oct 19, 2024 01:07 PM IST

ByPress Trust of India, Chandigarh

Jagir Kaur is Akali rebels’ candidate for SGPC polls

The rebel group of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced senior leader Bibi Jagir Kaur (70) as its candidate for the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak polls due for October 28

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Updated on Oct 19, 2024 07:32 AM IST

ByNavrajdeep Singh

Canada police make this request to Sikhs amid diplomatic rift with India

India has strongly rejected attempts by Canadian authorities to link Indian agents with criminal gangs in Canada.

RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme participates in a news conference at RCMP National Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontaio, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.(AP)

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Published on Oct 16, 2024 12:17 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Kangana Ranaut agrees to cuts suggested in her film Emergency

Kangana Ranaut agreed to CBFC's cuts for her film "Emergency," resolving certification issues ahead of its release amid controversy over historical accuracy

Kangana Ranaut stars as PM Indira Gandhi in Emergency

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Updated on Oct 01, 2024 09:40 AM IST

ByPrateem Rohanekar

BJP ‘spreading lies’ over US remarks: Rahul

The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha said the BJP was desperate to silence him because they could not stand the truth.

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Updated on Sep 22, 2024 07:32 AM IST

BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

'BJP spreading lies': Rahul Gandhi defends his remarks on Sikhs, shares video

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asserted that the ruling BJP was attempting to silence him because they were "desperate" to avoid confronting the truth.

Washington: LoP in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi addresses the Indian Diaspora, in Washington DC, USA, Tuesday, Sept 10, 2024.(PTI)

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Updated on Sep 21, 2024 04:31 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Ahead of US tour, Punjabi singer Gurdas Maan apologises to Sikhs for ‘past mistakes’

Emotional apology comes as some members of the Sikh community have been opposing the singer’s US tour in October over his recent remarks.

Ahead of his US tour, Punjabi singer Gurdas Maan has reached out to the Sikh community and apologised for “all incidents that happened in the past which unintentionally hurt anyone’s sentiments”. (HT file photo)

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Published on Sep 20, 2024 03:56 PM IST

ByParteek Singh Mahal

Som Parkash hits out at Kangana for remark on radical preacher

Referring to Bhindrawale, Kangana Ranaut had reportedly said in a TV interview that he wasn’t a saint.

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Updated on Sep 19, 2024 07:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

BJP leader warns Kangana Ranaut over Bhindranwale remarks: ‘Must restrain’

Kangana Ranaut, BJP MP fromMandi, referred to Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who was killed in 1984 during Operation Bluestar, as a “terrorist”.

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Published on Sep 18, 2024 09:44 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Chandigarh: Court issues notice to Kangana over ‘Emergency’ movie plaint

The petition filed by an advocate in Chandigarh’s district court states that Kangana has tried to tarnish the image of Sikh community in the film

The petition has been filed by an advocate in Chandigarh’s district court against Kangana Ranaut, Ritesh Shah ScreenPlay and Zoo Studio. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 18, 2024 07:47 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Voter registration for SGPC polls till October 31

The gurdwara election commission extended voter registration for SGPC polls to October 31 due to high interest, with key dates set through early January.

The process for the registration of voters for the gurdwara elections has been in progress since October 21, 2023.

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Updated on Sep 17, 2024 06:12 AM IST

BySurjit Singh, Amritsar

‘Wahi haal hoga jo dadi ka…’: BJP leader's alleged ‘threat’ to Rahul sparks row

In a video shared by Congress, the BJP leader can be heard allegedly saying, “Will do to you what we did to your grandmother.”

LoP in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. (HT File)(HT_PRINT)

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Published on Sep 13, 2024 08:32 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Punjab: Ex-SAD minister Kairon submits explanation to Akal Takht

Former Shiromani Akali Dal minister Adesh Partap Singh Kairon was expelled from the party before the recently held Lok Sabha elections for alleged anti-party activities.

The office of the Akal Takht is located on the premises of the Golden Temple. (HT File)

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Updated on Sep 12, 2024 05:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Amritsar

Sikh leaders stage protest outside Rahul Gandhi's house over remarks in US

Leaders from the Sikh community staged a protest outside the residence of Rahul Gandhi over the LoP's remarks during his US visit.

Sikh supporters from Bhartiya Janta Party protests ouside the residence of Congress Leader Sonia Gandhi against Rahul Gandhi at Janpath Road in New Delhi (HT photo/Sanchit Khanna)

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Updated on Sep 11, 2024 06:52 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Rahul Gandhi opened 'shop of lies', says Rajnath Singh

Asking the Congress leader to refrain from making false statements on the India-China dispute, Rajnath Singh said the remarks were misleading and beyond facts.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh(PTI file photo)

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Updated on Sep 11, 2024 04:35 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Rahul Gandhi attacks RSS again, BJP hits back over his comments on Sikhs

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused RSS of considering some religions, languages, and communities as inferior while maintaining the fight in India was about this

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at the Washington Dulles International Airport. (ANI)

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Published on Sep 10, 2024 03:49 PM IST

ByDheer Chawla

Sikh body in MP files PIL to ban ‘Emergency’, high court to hear case on Monday

The Sikh body has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in the high court claiming that the movie is detrimental to the interest of society, the petitioner’s counsel, senior advocate NS Ruprah, said.

In a recent development, the release of the film has been postponed as it is yet to get clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The movie was earlier scheduled to be released on September 6. (HT File)

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Updated on Sep 02, 2024 07:14 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, Jabalpur

Shiromani Akali Dal demands ban on ‘Emergency’, sends notice to CBFC

The Delhi unit of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has alleged that the trailer of the film shows erroneous historical facts misrepresenting the Sikh community.

Kangana Ranaut, the BJP’s MP from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh. (HT File)

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Updated on Aug 31, 2024 07:49 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Qatar hands over Guru Granth Sahib ‘saroops’ to Indian Embassy: MEA

The seizure of the scriptures in Qatar sparked a row in India last week. The Indian side had taken up the issue with Qatari counterparts in view of the sensitivity of the matter.

We thank the government of Qatar for handing over the copies of the Guru Granth Sahib, the external affairs ministry said. (HT File)

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Updated on Aug 29, 2024 09:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, New Delhi

Plea in HC seeks ban on movie ‘Emergency’

The petition also demands that criminal cases be registered against the makers of the movie for allegedly tarnishing the Sikhs community.

The petition has been filed by two Mohali residents in Punjab and Haryana High Court (HT File)

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Updated on Aug 28, 2024 05:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

India takes up Guru Granth Sahib issue with Qatar, saroop returned

Day after SGPC expresses concern, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says efforts on to secure the release of second saroop in Doha.

Ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X on Friday that India had already taken up the matter with Qatar and the embassy was keeping the Sikh community in Doha abreast of the latest on the release of Guru Granth Sahib saroops. (HT file photo)

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Published on Aug 23, 2024 04:59 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

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Glasgow-born artist of Indian heritage Jasleen Kaur, whose works are inspired by her life growing up in Scotland’s Sikh community, has won Britain’s prestigious Turner Prize 2024 for her considered weaving together of the “personal, political and spiritual”

Sukhbir Badal was declared ‘tankhahiya’ or guilty of religious misconduct in August. His penance will be held in Gurudwaras across Punjab.

A plea highlighting grievances of women of Sikh community, who were ridiculed for their attire, besides showcasing the predicament faced by children bullied in schools has been filed by Harvinder Chowdhury.

Bikram Singh Majithia said in a statement here that the AAP government had created hurdles in the release of Rajoana on parole

According to Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami, who chaired a meeting at the Golden Temple complex, the differences of opinion in Canada are being projected as an attack by Sikhs on Hindu temple.

A Canadian spy agency warned Wednesday that New Delhi is using cyber technology to track separatists abroad.

SGPC forms an 11-member advisory board for Akal Takht, aiming to simplify processes, amid pending issues regarding Sukhbir Singh Badal's misconduct.

Senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa has said Gurpurab celebrations extend over three days, starting. This may affect the voter turnout on November 15, the leader of opposition said.

The rebel group of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced senior leader Bibi Jagir Kaur (70) as its candidate for the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak polls due for October 28

India has strongly rejected attempts by Canadian authorities to link Indian agents with criminal gangs in Canada.

Kangana Ranaut agreed to CBFC's cuts for her film "Emergency," resolving certification issues ahead of its release amid controversy over historical accuracy

The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha said the BJP was desperate to silence him because they could not stand the truth.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asserted that the ruling BJP was attempting to silence him because they were "desperate" to avoid confronting the truth.

Emotional apology comes as some members of the Sikh community have been opposing the singer’s US tour in October over his recent remarks.

Referring to Bhindrawale, Kangana Ranaut had reportedly said in a TV interview that he wasn’t a saint.

Kangana Ranaut, BJP MP fromMandi, referred to Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who was killed in 1984 during Operation Bluestar, as a “terrorist”.

The petition filed by an advocate in Chandigarh’s district court states that Kangana has tried to tarnish the image of Sikh community in the film

The gurdwara election commission extended voter registration for SGPC polls to October 31 due to high interest, with key dates set through early January.

In a video shared by Congress, the BJP leader can be heard allegedly saying, “Will do to you what we did to your grandmother.”

Former Shiromani Akali Dal minister Adesh Partap Singh Kairon was expelled from the party before the recently held Lok Sabha elections for alleged anti-party activities.

Leaders from the Sikh community staged a protest outside the residence of Rahul Gandhi over the LoP's remarks during his US visit.

Asking the Congress leader to refrain from making false statements on the India-China dispute, Rajnath Singh said the remarks were misleading and beyond facts.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused RSS of considering some religions, languages, and communities as inferior while maintaining the fight in India was about this

The Sikh body has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in the high court claiming that the movie is detrimental to the interest of society, the petitioner’s counsel, senior advocate NS Ruprah, said.

The Delhi unit of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has alleged that the trailer of the film shows erroneous historical facts misrepresenting the Sikh community.

The seizure of the scriptures in Qatar sparked a row in India last week. The Indian side had taken up the issue with Qatari counterparts in view of the sensitivity of the matter.

The petition also demands that criminal cases be registered against the makers of the movie for allegedly tarnishing the Sikhs community.

Day after SGPC expresses concern, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says efforts on to secure the release of second saroop in Doha.

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