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  Sukhbir Singh Badal ordered to clean toilet by Sikh religious body | Know why he is punished

  India | December 02, 2024 17:12 IST

  On November 16, Sukhbir Singh Badal resigned from the post of SAD president, paving the way for the election of the new party chief. After Badal was declared 'tankhaiya', he kept himself away from political and social engagements.

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  Sukhbir Singh Badal, former Punjab Deputy CM, resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president

  India | November 16, 2024 16:08 IST

  Sukhbir Singh Badal announced his resignation from the presidency of the Shiromani Akali Dal, a position he held since 2008. This move signals potential restructuring within the party as it grapples with the task of reviving its influence in Punjab politics.

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  Punjab: Shiromani Akali Dal not to contest by-elections on November 13

  India | October 24, 2024 19:12 IST

  Punjab bypolls: The bypolls to the Gidderbaha, Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal and Barnala seats were necessitated after the sitting MLAs were elected to the Lok Sabha.

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  Why did Akali Dal expel 8 rebel leaders including Jagir Kaur, Chandumajra, Parminder Dhindsa?

  India | July 31, 2024 15:58 IST

  Among the prominent faces who revolted against Badal were Chandumajra, Kaur and Wadala, former ministers Sikandar Singh Maluka, Parminder Singh Dhindsa, Surjit Singh Rakhra and Sarwan Singh Phillaur, and party leader Sucha Singh Chhotepur.

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  'When you say stupid things, there is reaction': Harsimrat Kaur Badal slams Kangana Ranaut

  India | June 08, 2024 8:36 IST

  Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut said she was hit in the face and abused by a woman CISF constable during the security check at the Chandigarh airport on Thursday. Following the incident, the woman constable was suspended and an FIR lodged against her.

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  Harsimrat Kaur Badal secures fourth consecutive Lok Sabha victory from Bathinda

  India | June 04, 2024 23:21 IST

  Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal has won her fourth consecutive Lok Sabha election, securing a victory from the Bathinda constituency by a margin of 49,656 votes.

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  Will seek transfer of Kartarpur Sahib from Pakistan through mutual land exchange: Akali Dal chief

  India | May 18, 2024 22:51 IST

  Shiromani Akali Dal released its manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday. Punjab has 13 Lok Sabha seats, all of which will go to polls in the seventh and last phase of elections on June 1. The results will be declared on June 4.

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  Historical mistake: Radical preacher Amritpal's father on SAD fielding candidate against his son

  India | April 30, 2024 0:03 IST

  Amritpal, who is behind the bars in Assam’s Dibrugarh under the National Security Act (NSA), will contest as an Independent candidate from Khadoor Sahib, his mother confirmed on April 27. Punjab will go to polls in the last phase of seven-phased general elections on June 1.

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  Shiromani Akali Dal declares candidates on all seats in Punjab, fields Harsimrat Kaur from Bathinda

  India | April 22, 2024 17:14 IST

  Shiromani Akali Dal has declared its candidates on all seats in Punjab with the declaration of names in the second list on Monday. The party has fielded Harsimrat Kaur Badal from her Bathinda bastion.

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  Lok Sabha elections 2024: Shiromani Akali Dal announces first list of seven candidates in Punjab

  India | April 13, 2024 16:09 IST

  Lok Sabha elections 2024: Polling for 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab will be held on June 1, while voting for 10 Lok Sabha seats in Haryana will take place on May 25.

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  Akali Dal likely to rejoin BJP-led NDA ahead of Lok Sabha polls: Sources

  India | February 08, 2024 19:57 IST

  The Lok Sabha elections are due to be held in April-May this year. Ahead of the polls, while Nitish Kumar has already returned to the NDA, speculations are rife that BJP's former allies including TDP, SAD may also rejoin the alliance.

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  Jagdeep Dhankhar mimicry row: Harsimrat Kaur Badal condemns act, says 'People need to respect post'

  India | December 20, 2023 18:49 IST

  Jagdeep Dhankhar mimicry row: NDA MPs in Rajya Sabha stood at their seats today (December 20) during the Question Hour to express their respect for Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and to protest against the opposition over the mimicry incident in the Parliament premises yesterday.

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  Sukhbir Singh Badal appeals for 'homecoming' to all those leaders who left Shiromani Akali Dal

  India | December 14, 2023 18:55 IST

  Sukhbir Singh Badal has appealed to all those who have left Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) to return to the party to put up a united fight against enemies of the Panth and Punjab.

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  Punjab Akali Dal leader Surjit Singh shot dead by two attackers in Hoshiarpur

  India | September 29, 2023 9:34 IST

  Punjab news: Shiromani Akali Dal leader Surjit Singh was a former Sarpanch of Megowal Ganjian village and currently his wife is holding the same position. Police said that the reason behind the murder is unknown and a search for the unidentified assailants is ongoing.

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  'Not in nation's interest, violate spirit of Constitution': Akali Dal to Law Commission on UCC

  India | July 14, 2023 21:03 IST

  Urging the Centre not to go ahead with the idea of UCC, SAD Badal asked it respect the sentiments of the Sikh community before taking any decision on the issue.

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  'Media speculation': Akali party chief Sukhbir Badal refutes reports of reunion with BJP

  India | July 07, 2023 17:44 IST

  The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) had pulled out of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in November 2020 over the contentious now-repealed farm laws.

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  BJP's ex-allies SAD, TDP chiefs may attend big NDA meet in Delhi on July 18

  India | July 06, 2023 22:57 IST

  BJP's former alliance partners SAD and TDP chiefs may attend the big NDA meeting scheduled to take place in Delhi on July 18, sources have said.

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  New Parliament Opening: Who are in support and who are boycotting May 28 ceremony

  India | May 26, 2023 6:14 IST

  India's New Parliament building will be dedicated to the nation on May 28. Ahead of the opening ceremony, the opposition has upped the ante against the inauguration by PM Modi and announced a boycott. Let's take a look at parties that have extended support and those who are going to boycott.

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  Former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal consigned to flames with full state honours

  India | April 27, 2023 15:07 IST

  Parkash Singh Badal last rites: The Punjab government declared a holiday today in honour of the five-time Punjab chief minister who died on Tuesday (April 25) aged 95. All government offices, departments, boards, corporations and educational institutions in the state will remain shut today.

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  PM Modi pays homage to SAD founder leader Parkash Singh Badal in Chandigarh

  India | April 26, 2023 14:29 IST

  Parkash Singh Badal death: Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar said the passing of Badal is a great loss to Punjab and the nation.