While for centuries, rulers and netas have visibly bowed to its authority, Bhagwant Mann is probably the first to directly confront the Akal Takht

Punjab government said they had commissioned a scientific examination of the video by two Centre-recognised labs outside Punjab

Aman Arora, Punjab's Good Governance and Information Technology Minister, said technology is helping improve transparency and accountability in service delivery.

Saikia made it clear that due to international calendar constraints, the number of matches will remain 74 and not be increased to 94.

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal has launched a scathing attack on Mann, accusing him of challenging the authority of the Akal Takht Sahib - the highest temporal authority for Sikhs.

Sources say the second phase of the Census may be conducted slightly earlier so that government staff are available for election duty.

Sukhbir Singh Badal may have completed the religious punishment imposed upon him, but his party is still being made to serve a political punishment.

The Congress central leadership has failed to resolve the infighting within the Punjab Congress cadre. Now it is taking feedback from MPs, MLAs and grassroot leadership to resolve the matter.

During IPL 2026, a video of Arshdeep Singh and Tilak Varma went viral, with the Punjab Kings (PBKS) pacer coming under intense criticism from a section of social media users

Police described the module as operating on instructions from Pakistan to conduct terrorist strikes, smuggle arms and drugs, and gather intelligence on potential targets.

The case was registered on the complaint of jail Assistant Superintendent Jagwinder Kumar, police said.

With Punjab heading to the polls in 2027, this declaration by the highest temporal authority of Sikhs carries massive moral weight and threatens to fundamentally alter the electoral landscape.

Punjab BJP chief Keval Singh Dhillon said the BJP's Sikh Union ministers will not hold meetings with Bhagwant Mann until he accepts the Akal Takht's directives and apologises

Since the elections in these five states are due around the same period that Census operations will be underway, the Commission may consider advancing polling dates by a few weeks or even a few months if required.

Bhagwant Mann denied allegations against him linked to a viral video, calling the controversy a "false propaganda campaign" aimed at defaming him.

The pilgrims come from several states, including Bihar, Haryana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Delhi, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha.

Born in Auckland to Punjabi parents, the 27-year-old Sarpreet made his World Cup debut in the politically-charged match and had a few attempts at the Iranian goal.

A cop, thinking that the robbers were fleeing in the family's vehicle, "mistakenly" fired his gun, resulting in the death of the 9-year-old and injuring her brother and father, police said.

The Akal Takht is the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs.

Traditional issues such as agriculture, unemployment and law and order remain central to Punjab's politics, but parties increasingly recognise that cultural symbolism and welfare-linked pilgrimages can help shape voter perceptions

The BJP appears to be attempting a structural shift in Punjab by building a broader coalition among non-traditional voter groups, particularly OBC communities

Hardeep Puri's remarks came days after Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal brushed aside speculation about the possible alliance with the BJP, saying that his focus was on strengthening his party.

The attack took place at around 2:30 pm. Three attackers arrived at the shop on a motorcycle; two entered.

Arvind Kejriwal unequivocally positioned Bhagwant Mann as the AAP's chief ministerial candidate in Punjab for a second term, highlighting his "clean image" and governance record