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SCI Judgement on Aadhaar: Its Valid; But Not Mandatory for Banks, SIM Cards and School Admissions

The Indian Supreme Court today upheld the validity of the Aadhaar Act that was passed by the BJP government in 2016 as a Money Bill in the Lok Sabha where government had absolute majority.

BJP Chief Dehumanises Bangladeshi Migrants; Terms Them as Termites

It may have been covered by Indian media as an ordinary political statement of ruling party's president, but it is an ominous sign which indicates that BJP chief is attempting to propagate "dehumanisation" of Bangladeshi immigrants.

SAD (Amritsar) Candidate Won from Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara’s Native Village

It is learnt that the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) candidate Kulwant Kaur won election from Hawara Kalan zone of Panchyat Samiti, Khamano.

Amarinder Singh Hails Congress’ Poll Victory; APP says Its Congress Won Due to Muscle Use

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh today hailed the Congress victory in the Zila Parishads and Block Samitis poll results.

UGC Want Varsities to Celebrate Surgical Strike Day; Tells Students to Pledge Support for Army

The University Grants Commission (UGC) seems more concerned about propagating pseudo nationalism than the high education itself.

Simranjit Singh Mann Accuses Sitting High Court Judge for Adopting Double Standards of Law

Former Member Parliament and president of Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann), S. Simranjit Singh Mann has accused Justice R. K. Jain of Punjab Haryana High Court for adopting double standards of law.

Anurag Kashyap’s “Manmarziyaan” is a Wilful Attempt to Hurt Sikh Feelings: SADA (Mann)

The Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) has criticised director Anurag Kashyap to wilfully hurt Sikh feelings in his controversial film Manmarziyaan.

U.S. Congressman Krishnamoorthi Challenged for World Hindu Congress Appearance

Over the two days leading up the launch of the World Hindu Congress (WHC) 2018 in Chicago, delegations from Organization for Minorities of India (OFMI) visited U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s (D-IL) district office in Schaumburg and his Capitol Hill office in Washington, D.C. to register protest against the congressman’s presence at the event.

Why India Hesitates from Alleging CIA Hand Behind Sikhs For Justice: Gurpatwant Singh Pannu

Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) legal advisor Gurpatwant Singh Pannu asked in a recent TV interview that why India does not claim that CIA of the Untied States was backing Sikhs For Justice (SFJ)?

SAD (Sarna) Writes to US Commission on International Religious Freedom Over Arrests in GK Attack Case

Parmjeet Singh Sarna chief of Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi) and former president of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has written a letter to US Commission on International Religious Freedom seeking its intervention against arrest of five Sikhs in California in a case related to attack on DSGMC president Manjit Singh GK.

Punjab Govt. and SAD (Badal) Engages in Legal Battle Over Faridkot Rally

Punjab government and Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) are engaged in legal battle over SAD (B)'s political rally in Faridkot.

Punjab Govt. Denies Permission for SAD (Badal) Phol Khol Rally in Faridkot

Punjab government today denied permission to Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) to hold its' "pol khol" rally in Faridkot on September 16.

Bhim Army Chief Chandarshekhar Azad Release from Jail After U.P. Govt. Withdraws NSA

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad Ravan was release from a jail in Uttar Pradesh today at 2:40 am. The Uttar Pradesh government had announced to withdraw National Security Act (NSA) against him yesterday.

UN Report Slams India, 37 Countries for Reprisals Against Activists

People globally face harsh reprisals and intimidation for cooperating with the United Nations on human rights, a “shameful practice,” a major UN report warned. This trend deters others from engaging with the UN and results in “self-censorship.”

Behbal Kalan Firing Accused Ex-SSP Charanjit Sharma Files Challenges Report of Justice Ranjit Singh Commission in High Court

Former SSP Charanjit Sharma and two others have filed a petition in Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging Justice Ranjit Singh Commission’s report.

Punjab Government Constitutes Five Member SIT for Beadbi and Firing Cases

Punjab Government constitutes a Special Investigation Team (SIT) comprising five officers under Director Bureau of Investigation Prabodh Kumar to investigate the criminal cases/FIRs related to sacrilege incidents and to ensure further legal action at the earliest.

SAD (B) Leader Bhundar Triggers Controversy by Terming Parkash Singh Badal as “Badshah Darvesh”

Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) leader Balwinder Singh Bhundar today triggered a controversy by addressing Parkash Singh Badal as "Badshah Darvesh".

Dal Khalsa Tells Capt. Amarinder Singh to Release Sukhdev Singh Bhaur

Dal Khalsa today strongly condemned the Punjab government for arresting former general secretary SGPC Sukhdev Singh Bhaur under section 295-A and other provisions of Information Technology.

Punjab Ministers Continue to Pay Lip Service on Justice Ranjit Singh Commission Report

Some cabinet ministers of the Congress government continue to pay their lip service to Justice Ranjit Singh Commission's report on cases related to beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib and police firing at Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan in 2015.

Punjab University Students Elections Final Result: SFS’s Kanupriya Won President’s Post

Final results of elections for Students Council of the Punjab University (Chandigarh) were declared this evening. Kanupriya of Students For Society (SFS) was elected as president.

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