Shiromani Akali Dal Sunam (by poll) Assembly Election 1997 – Latest News & Results

Punjab Bandh Today: What Will Remain Open and What Will Stay Shut Amid Statewide Shutdown Call by Qaumi Insaf Morcha

A statewide bandh will be observed in Punjab on Friday, called by the Qaumi Insaf Morcha (QIM) to press for the release of Sikh prisoners who have completed their sentences, a move likely to disrupt normal life across the state.

Who Is Jaspal Singh? 62-Year-Old Lawyer Held in Sukhbir Singh Badal Attack Case (Pic and Video)

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a kirpan at a gurdwara in Nanded on Thursday. Badal suffered an injury to his right hand and received two to three stitches. Police detained 62-year-old Jaspal Singh, a Pune-based lawyer, and are probing the motive. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a detailed investigation.

Sukhbir Singh Badal Attacked at Gurdwara in Maharashtra's Nanded, Rushed to Hospital (Video)

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked in Nanded, Maharashtra, on Thursday, August 13. Badal sustained an injury to his arm during the incident and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency medical evaluation and treatment

Shiromani Akali Dal Supports Women’s Reservation Bill, Demands Immediate Implementation: SAD Chief

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday demanded the immediate implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill, citing the teachings of the Sikh Gurus regarding gender equality. The demand followed a high-level meeting of the party's senior leadership held in Chandigarh to deliberate on key legislative issues currently before Parliament.

US-Israel vs Iran War: PM Narendra Modi Chairs Cabinet Committee on Security Meeting Amid Growing Geopolitical Tensions in the Middle East

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in the national capital on Sunday amid growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following US-Israel strikes on Iran. The meeting was held at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, the official residence of the Prime Minister.

Punjab Local Body Election Result 2025: Party-wise Final Results Declared for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Polls; AAP Registers Big Wins

Results of the Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in Punjab were declared on Thursday, bringing clarity to the political landscape at the grassroots level. According to declared results, the AAP emerged with a significant presence in several districts, registering wins in multiple Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti seats.

Punjab Local Body Elections 2025: Voting Underway for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Polls at Over 19,000 Booths Across 23 Districts

Voting for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections was underway in Punjab on Sunday through ballot papers at over 19,000 booths across 23 districts, the polling officials said. The voting began at 8 a.m. and will continue till 4 p.m. The counting will take place on December 17.

Chandigarh Bill Row: Centre Clarifies ‘No Final Decision’ on Bringing Chandigarh Under President’s Control, Says Move Will Follow ‘Consultations With All Stakeholders’

The Centre on Sunday clarified that "no final decision" has been taken regarding the plan of bringing Chandigarh under the President's direct control and that it will only be made after "consultations with all stakeholders".

‘Chandigarh Will Always Remain Integral Part of State’: Centre’s Plan to Bring Chandigarh Under Article 240 Triggers Fierce Political Backlash in Punjab

A major political storm has erupted in Punjab after the Centre signalled its intent to bring Chandigarh under the purview of Article 240 of the Constitution, a move that would empower the President to directly frame regulations for the Union Territory.

Assembly By-Elections Results 2025: Early Trends Show SAD Leading in Tarn Taran; MNF Leads in Dampa While BJP Leads in Jammu and Kashmir's Nagrota

Bypolls for 8 assembly seats across 6 states and 1 union territory commenced at 8 AM today, along with the Bihar assembly elections. In Mizoram's Dampa, MNF candidate is in the electoral fray against Zoram People's Movement Vanlalsailova, BJP's Lalhmingthanga, Congress' Jon Rotluangliana, and Mizoram People's Conference K Zahmingthanga.

Vice President Elections 2025: 3 Parties BJD, SAD and BRS to Abstain From Voting, 12 MPs Not to Cast Vote

Three parties have decided to abstain from the Vice-Presidential election. The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) of Odisha, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) of Punjab, and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) of Telangana have chosen to stay away and will not align with any group.

'Harjinder Singh Should Not Be Treated as a Murderer': Harsimrat Kaur Badal Appeals to S Jaishankar To Protect Indian Sikh Truck Driver's Rights in US (Watch Video)

Harsimrat Kaur Badal, leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), on Sunday, August 24, appealed to External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar to take up Sikh truck driver Harjinder Singh's case and protect his rights in US. "Harjinder committed a grave mistake which led to a fatal crash but he is not a murderer should not not treated as such," she said.