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Akshay celebrates 6 years of 'Kesari', says 'celebrating a new chapter that begins soon'

Mumbai, March 21: As “Kesari” clocks six years since its release in Hindi cinema on Friday, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar announced that a “new chapter” is all set to begin soon.

Issue of Khalistani, anti-India elements in NZ raised during PM Modi-Luxon meeting

New Delhi, March 17: India on Monday raised the issue of radical and extremist Khalistani groups operating on New Zealand soil, posing a threat to diplomats and the larger Indian community in the country.

India raises issue of anti-India activities of SFJ in US during meeting with Tulsi Gabbard

New Delhi, March 17: India has raised issue of anti-India activities conducted by banned Khalistani organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) in US during the meeting of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with United States Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, said sources on Monday. Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has been designated as an unlawful association by India.

My respect and admiration for the Sikh community has gone up 100 fold after my trip to Amritsar: Andrea Jeremiah

Chennai, Mar 17: Actress, singer and producer Andrea Jeremiah, who went on a trip to Amritsar in Punjab recently, says that her respect and admiration for the Sikh community had gone up a 100 fold after her visit to the beautiful place.

Punjab: Nihang Sikhs display martial skills, stunts at Sikh festival 'Hola Mohalla' in Rupnagar

Rupnagar, March 16: Nihang Sikhs displayed their traditional martial skills, including horseback stunts and 'Gatka', captivating thousands of devotees gathered for the three-day-long Sikh festival of Hola Mohalla, which is being celebrated from March 14 to 16.

Punjab CM pays obeisance at Takht Keshgarh Sahib, prays for peace

Anandpur Sahib (Punjab), March 14: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday paid obeisance at Takht Keshgarh Sahib and extended his warm greetings to the people on the festival of Hola Mohalla.

With blessings of Gurus, Punjab gave birth to martyrs: President Murmu

Chandigarh, March 11: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday attended a civic reception hosted in her honour by the government of Punjab in Mohali.

'Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous' clinches Best Docu Film at IIFA Digital Awards 2025

Jaipur, March 9: The Documentary titled 'Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous' has won the IIFA Digital Awards for Best Docu-Series/Film at the 25th edition of IIFA in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Akali Dal leadership taking 'revenge' from jathedars, says Punjab CM

Chandigarh, March 8: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday hit out at the Akali Dal leadership for taking "revenge" from jathedars by unceremoniously removing them.

In 'war of supremacy', SGPC removes Akal Takht Jathedar

Amritsar, March 7: In the ongoing "war of supremacy", the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Friday appointed Sikh preacher Kuldeep Singh Gargaj as the acting Jathedar (high priest) of the Akal Takht, replacing incumbent Giani Raghbir Singh.

1984 Sikh genocide accused are being brought to book: Delhi Minister

Chandigarh, March 6: BJP national Secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Thursday that the accused in the 1984 Sikh genocide cases are being brought to the book and punished after four painful decades that the Sikh community has undergone.

Hardeep Puri visits Gurudwara Sahib in Ayodhya, recalls contributions of Sikhs in protecting Ram Temple

Ayodhya, March 4: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday shared the untold story of Sikh warriors in fighting off the Mughal invaders and also their contributions to protecting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram.

Ayodhya means cannot be conquered by enemy, living proof of unbreakable between Hindus and Sikhs: Hardeep Singh Puri

New Delhi, March 4: Noting that Ayodhya is a living proof of the strong unbreakable ties between Hindus and Sikhs, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said the revered land has been visited by the Sikh Gurus and Shri Guru Gobind Singhji, on whose instructions a Nihang army fought with the Mughals to protect the birthplace of Shri Ram, must also be feeling happy after seeing the temple of Lord Shri Ram Lala Sarkar.

Hardeep Puri visits historic Gurdwara Bramh Kund in Ayodhya, highlights ties between Sanatan and Sikhism

Ayodhya, March 4: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri visited the historic Gurdwara Sahibs by the serene Saryu River in Brahmakund, Ayodhya, on Monday. He offered prayers and reflected on the deep-rooted ties between Sanatan Dharma and Sikhism.

Got justice due to PM Modi: 1984 riot victims express gratitude for life term to Sajjan Kumar

New Delhi, Feb 26: Following the recent life sentence handed to former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar for his involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, victims' families are still grappling with the pain of a justice system they feel has failed them. However, they expressed gratefulness to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring that they got justice.

Sajjan Kumar sentenced to life in 41-yr-old murder case during anti-Sikh riots

New Delhi, Feb 25: A court here on Tuesday awarded life sentence to former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in connection with the killing of a father-son duo in the Saraswati Vihar area on November 1, 1984, during the anti-Sikh riots.

BJP leaders call for death penalty for Sajjan Kumar following life sentence in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

New Delhi, Feb 25: After a Delhi court sentenced former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment for his role in the brutal killings during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, BJP leaders have vocally demanded a harsher punishment, including the death penalty.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court awards life sentence to Sajjan Kumar in murder case

New Delhi, Feb 25: A Delhi court on Tuesday awarded life sentence to former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in connection with the killing of a father-son duo in the Saraswati Vihar area on November 1, 1984, during the anti-Sikh riots.

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar sentenced to life imprisonment in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

New Delhi, Feb 25: A trial court on Tuesday sentenced former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment in a case of murder during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

BJP legislator raises demand for separate North Bengal state in Assembly

Kolkata, Feb 20: A BJP woman legislator on Thursday raised the demand for separate statehood for North Bengal on the floor of the West Bengal Assembly.

Thank PM Modi for giving due to Sikhs, AAP ignored community, says Manjinder Singh Sirsa

New Delhi, Feb 20: Ahead of taking oath as Delhi Minister, MLA-elect Manjinder Singh Sirsa thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top leadership of the BJP for giving due to the Sikh community which was ignored by the previous AAP dispensation.

Akali Dal appeals to Dhami to continue as SGPC chief

Chandigarh, Feb 19: A delegation of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday met Harjinder Singh Dhami and appealed to him to continue as the President of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).

Parmish Verma, Ranvir Shorey team up for new show 'Kanneda'

Mumbai, February 18: Punjabi singer-actor Parmish Verma will be seen as the lead in a new show titled 'Kanneda', which also stars Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Ranvir Shorey, Arunoday Singh, Aadar Malik and Jasmin Bajwa in pivotal roles.

J&K: First-ever Sikh Cricket Premier League inaugurated in Jammu

Jammu, Feb 17: L-G Manoj Sinha said on Monday inaugurated the first-ever edition of the Sikh Cricket Premier League in Jammu, saying that inclusive growth for J&K envisions socio-economic growth for all sections of the society.

Amidst tussle with Akal Takht, SGPC President Dhami resigns

Amritsar, Feb 17: Amid the crisis between the Akal Takht, the supreme temporal seat of Sikhs, and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami resigned from his post on Monday.

Refrain from turning holy city of Amritsar into 'detention or deportees' centre: Punjab CM

Amritsar, Feb 15: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday warned the Modi led-Union government to refrain from turning the holy city of Amritsar into a 'detention or deportees' centre by repeatedly sending the planes carrying deportees on this sacred land.

Madhya Pradesh CM names Gwalior's new city gate 'Data Bandi Chhor Dwar' in honour of Guru Hargobind Singh

Gwalior, February 14: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday announced that a newly built city gate in the Purani Chhawani area of Gwalior district will be named "Data Bandi Chhor Dwar" in honour of the sixth Guru of Sikhism, Guru Hargobind Singh.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: BJP MLA demands apology from LoP Gandhi after Sajjan Kumar's conviction

New Delhi, Feb 14: Newly-elected Delhi BJP legislator Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday wrote to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seeking expulsion of his party colleague Sajjan Kumar after the latter’s conviction in the third 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

PM Modi said to me Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh: BJP's Manjinder Singh Sirsa after his win

New Delhi February 8: Stating that the "entire Sikh community" voted for the BJP, the party's winning candidate from Rajouri Garden Assembly constituency Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted him with "Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh."

BJP wins three out of four seats with over 10 per cent Sikh voters

New Delhi, Feb 8: The BJP has scored well in Sikh-dominated seats in the Delhi Assembly elections with wins in three out of four constituencies with more than 10 per cent of voters from the community.

Sikh community leaders deny reports of immigration raids at New York's Gurdwaras

New York, Jan 28: Sikh community leaders have said that there have been no raids on Gurdwaras contradicting reports in some Indian media.

Punjab 95: Diljit Dosanjh starrer biopic on Jaswant Singh Khalra not to release on Feb 7

Mumbai, January 21: Fans eagerly waiting for Diljit Dosanjh's much-anticipated biopic, 'Punjab 95', will have to wait longer as the film's release has been postponed.

Release of Kangana's 'Emergency' halted across Punjab amid fear of protests

Mumbai, Jan 17: Filmmaker-actress Kangana Ranaut's latest release “Emergency” has once again faced a road-block as it has been halted in Patiala, Amritsar and Bathinda amid fear of protests.

SGPC seeks ban on Kangana's film 'Emergency' in Punjab

Amritsar, Jan 16: Just a day ahead of its release, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami on Thursday wrote to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, saying Kangana Ranaut’s film ‘Emergency’ “misrepresents Sikh history and could spark outrage” and should be banned in the state.

Punjab Police organises 'Langar' to mark Maghi festival

Chandigarh, January 14: The Punjab Police Sewa Committee set up a langar outside the Punjab Police Headquarters (PPHQ) in a gesture of community service for the Maghi Festival on Tuesday, said an official statement.

Punjab Cabinet pays obeisance at historic gurdwara to mark Maghi festival

Muktsar, Jan 14 : Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan accompanied by Cabinet Ministers, on Tuesday, paid obeisance at the historic Gurdwara Tutti Gandi Sahib on the occasion of Maghi festival in this Punjab town.

Ready to sacrifice life for 'panth', says Sukhbir Badal at Maghi Mela

Muktsar: , Jan 14 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal on Tuesday appealed to the people of Punjab to strengthen his party by returning to its fold even as he vowed that he was ready to sacrifice his life for the ‘panth’ (community) as well as peace.

Braving cold, devotees converge at Golden Temple, other gurudwaras to mark 'Maghi'

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