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IndiaFeb 21, 2025

SGPC executive body turns down Dhami’s resignation

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee’s executive body, which met here on Friday, did not accept the resignation of SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami and urged him to reconsider his decision. In this matter, a five-member committee of the members of the Interim Committee has been formed, which will soon meet Advocate Dhami and urge him to withdraw his resignation. After the meeting, the members of the Interim Committee met Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. Shiromani Committee Chief Secretary Kulwant Singh said that in the meeting with Giani Raghbir Singh, the juris
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IndiaFeb 20, 2025

Jagjit Singh Dallewal to Attend Meeting with the Center

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is currently on a hunger strike at the Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana, will attend the upcoming meeting with the Central Government. Dallewal mentioned that he faced considerable difficulty during the previous meeting, but despite this, he is committed to attending the upcoming one. The Central Government has called the second round of talks with the farmers for February 22. In this regard, the Joint Secretary of the Union Ministry of Agriculture, Puran Chandra Kishan, has sent formal invitations to both the Sanyukta Kisan Morcha Non-Political and Kisan
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IndiaFeb 20, 2025

Shiromani Akali Dal continues efforts to persuade Harjinder Singh Dhami, many leaders visit his home

Senior leaders of Shiromani Akali Dal have appealed to Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami to withdraw his resignation as the SGPC president. Senior party leaders Daljit Singh Cheema, Hira Singh Gabria, and Janmeja Singh Sekhon, along with several other Akali Dal leaders, visited Dhami’s residence in Piplanwala. The meeting lasted about two hours, but the Akali leaders were unsuccessful in persuading Advocate Dhami. Following the meeting, Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami stated that he had no intention of withdrawing his resignation. He explained that he had resigned on moral grounds after the sta
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IndiaFeb 20, 2025

Rekha Gupta takes oath as Chief Minister

First-time BJP MLA from Delhi's Shalimar Bagh seat Rekha Gupta has taken oath as Chief Minister. The oath-taking ceremony took place at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan. The entire NDA leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, was present on this occasion. Along with Rekha Gupta, six other MLAs took oath as ministers in the Delhi government. These include Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Ravinder Indraj Singh. BJP MLA from Rajouri Garden Manjinder Singh Sirsa took oath in Punjabi. In this way, the BJP has tried to give a place to representatives of different communities i
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IndiaFeb 19, 2025

Delhi’s New Chief Minister and Cabinet to be Sworn in Tomorrow

The swearing-in ceremony of Delhi's new Chief Minister and cabinet will take place at Ramlila Maidan tomorrow. The BJP has named Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA, as the new Chief Minister. She will be the fourth woman to hold this position in Delhi, following Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit, and Atishi. Rekha Gupta, the MLA from Shalimar Bagh constituency, won by a margin of over 29,000 votes, defeating AAP candidate Bandana Kumari. Gupta has been affiliated with the RSS since her college days and currently serves as the General Secretary of the Delhi BJP as well as the National Vice President of
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IndiaFeb 19, 2025

Meeting Between Centre and Farmers on February 22: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Attend

The second round of talks between farmers and the central government, amidst the ongoing farmers’ agitation on the Punjab-Haryana borders, will be held on February 22 at 6 PM in Sector 26, Chandigarh. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is expected to attend the meeting. The non-political Sanyukt Kisan Morcha has confirmed receiving an invitation letter from the central government for the second round of discussions. The first round of talks was also held in Chandigarh on February 14. However, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was unable to attend the earlier meeting due to
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IndiaFeb 19, 2025

Mann Government’s Major Move: 52 Police Personnel Involved in Corruption Dismissed

On the orders of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government, several Punjab Police employees, ranging from constables to inspectors, have been dismissed. Punjab Police DGP Gaurav Yadav stated that 52 personnel have been removed from service so far. This action was taken following allegations of corruption against these officials. While the exact timing of the dismissals remains unclear, the issue has come to light after the Punjab government took action against the Deputy Commissioner of Sri Muktsar Sahib district. According to reports, Sri Muktsar Sahib DC Rajesh Tripathi was suspend
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IndiaFeb 18, 2025

Raja Warring Slams AAP Government Over Law and Order Issue

Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab over the worsening law and order situation. In a social media post, he referred to the grenade blast at the house of a policeman in the village of Raimal, near Dera Baba Nanak, and said that the state’s law and order situation is in a dire state. Warring stated that grenade attacks are being carried out on the homes of those who protect the public, and questioned who would take responsibility for safeguarding ordinary citizens in such circumstances. He accused the government
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IndiaFeb 18, 2025

MP Amritpal Singh Moves Punjab and Haryana High Court

Amritpal Singh, a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Khadoor Sahib constituency in Punjab, is facing a threat to his membership in the Lok Sabha. In light of this, he has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court to seek permission to attend the Budget Session of Parliament. According to parliamentary rules, if an MP remains absent from the proceedings of the Lok Sabha for 60 days, their membership may be canceled. Amritpal Singh has argued in his petition that he has been unable to attend the proceedings of the Lok Sabha for 46 days. He also received a letter from the Secretary-Ge

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Boat Catches Fire in Vancouver’s False Creek, Two People Escape Unharmed

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CanadaOct 28, 2026

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