Bassi Pathana: Kin of Two Sikh Martyrs Face Off in 2027 Punjab Assembly Elections

August 14, 2026

As preparations for the 2027 Punjab Assembly Elections begin, Akali Dal Waris Punjab De has fielded Satwant Singh from Bassi Pathana. With Bibi Amrit Kaur already contesting as an independent, the constituency is set for a high-stakes face-off between the families of two Sikh martyrs.

BJP is Playing the Politics of Division in Punjab: Dr. Sikandar Singh

August 3, 2026

Dr. Sikandar Singh accused the BJP of promoting division in Punjab through its reservation promise, saying such politics goes against the Sikh Gurus' teachings of equality and unity.

SAD (Amritsar) Announces First List of 20 Candidates for Punjab Assembly Elections

July 31, 2026

Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) has released its first list of 20 candidates for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections. The names were approved during a meeting of the party's Parliamentary Board.

Controversy over Bhagwant Mann’s Viral Video: FIR in Gurugram Says Punjab Police Officials Procured Fabricated Forensic Report

June 24, 2026

Two men from Haryana have been arrested by the Gurugram Police for allegedly attempting to fabricate digital forensic reports regarding a controversial video of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. According to the FIR filed by a digital forensics expert, individuals claiming to be senior Punjab officials offered substantial bribes to tailor the report's conclusion.

Akal Takht Declares Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ‘Guru Dokhi’ Over Viral Video

June 16, 2026

The Panj Singh Sahiban at Sri Akal Takht Sahib have officially declared Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann a 'traitor to the Guru' and ordered a complete social boycott against him. This unprecedented disciplinary action follows independent forensic confirmation of a highly objectionable viral video and the unilateral passage of the Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026. The Aam Aadmi Party has strongly rejected the allegations, stating the forensic report does not identify the individual in the footage and calling the clergy's decision politically motivated.

Parole of Sikh Political Prisoner Paramjit Singh Bheora Now Depends on Punjab Government’s Political Will

April 13, 2026

Sikh political prisoner Paramjit Singh Bheora has served over 31 years with remission. With all administrative clearances secured, his parole now depends entirely on the Punjab government's political will.

Demands for CBI Probe Intensify as Punjab Police’s Narrative in Gurdaspur Encounter Draws Heavy Scrutiny

February 27, 2026

Following the controversial pre-dawn alleged police encounter of 19-year-old Ranjit Singh in Gurdaspur, political leaders and human rights organizations are intensifying their demands for an independent CBI investigation, questioning the official police narrative.

Beant Singh Case: Supreme Court to Hear Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana’s Plea for Commutation of Death Sentence on March 18

February 19, 2026

The Supreme Court has fixed March 18 as the next date for hearing the plea of Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is facing the death sentence in the Beant Singh case. Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi cited previous orders regarding the delay in deciding the constitutional review petition while opposing the Centre's request for more time.

Sikh Federation Canada Criticizes High-Level Security Meetings Between Ottawa and New Delhi

February 13, 2026

Following the recent visit of Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to Ottawa, the Sikh Federation Canada has expressed deep concern over the Canadian government’s engagement with Indian officials. The organization is calling for a suspension of high-level security agreements until full accountability is achieved regarding transnational repression and the assassination of Bhai Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Governments Lack Political Will for Prof. Bhullar’s Release: Bibi Navneet Kaur

February 12, 2026

Following the rejection of Prof. Davinderpal Singh Bhullar's early release petition by the Delhi Sentence Review Board, his wife, Bibi Navneet Kaur, has criticized the government. She stated that while parties support his release when in opposition, they lack the "political will" to act once in power, despite Bhullar being incarcerated since 1995.