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IndiaAug 07, 2024

Shiromani Akali Dal formed the party's 'Parliamentary Board', appointed Balwinder Singh Bhundar as Chairman

Sukhbir Singh Badal is continuously taking many big decisions amidst the rebellion in Shiromani Akali Dal, recently after forming the new core committee, Sukhbir Badal has now also formed the parliamentary board of the party. A chairman and five members have been included in it. Balwinder Singh Bhundar has been made the head of the parliamentary board of the party, while other members include Janmeja Singh Sekhon, Guljar Singh Ranike, Mahesh Inder Singh Grewal, Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema and Hira Singh Gabaria are included. It is to be noted that Sukhbir Badal has formed the new parliamentary bo
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IndiaAug 06, 2024

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann targeted Sukhbir Singh Badal over incidents of blasphemy

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today targeted Sukhbir Singh Badal over the blasphemy incidents that took place in 2015. Sukhbir Badal recently apologized for these incidents that happened during his government. Bhagwant Mann said that forgiveness is for mistakes, for sins. The Chief Minister was addressing a gathering during the Van Mahotsav function at Hoshiarpur today, when he made these remarks. Mann said that his government is gathering new evidence in the case of desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji in 2015 and exemplary punishment will be given to the accused.
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IndiaAug 06, 2024

On August 30, the five Singh Sahibs called a meeting

Amid chaos in Shiromani Akali Dal, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh has made public the explanation given by Sukhbir Singh Badal. Sukhbir Badal submitted his explanation on July 24 in reference to the complaint made by the rebel Akali leaders. Badal has said in this that he is dedicated to Shri Akal Takht and for whatever has been written against him, he seeks unconditional forgiveness from Guru Sahib and Panth and whatever decision was taken by Shri Akal Takht in this regard. will go, they will be accepted head-on. A meeting of the Jathedars of five Takhts has been called at Sri Akal
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IndiaAug 06, 2024

Farmers meet Rahul Gandhi in Delhi

The United Kisan Morcha, led by Pandhre and Dallewal, meet Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday at the Shambhu border of Punjab-Haryana. After which farmer leaders have said that in the upcoming winter session of the Parliament, Rahul Gandhi can introduce a private bill for the MSP guarantee. Along with this, a meeting will also be called by the Indy Alliance regarding the 20-point demand letter of the United Farmers' Front. The demand of the farmers is also that India should be out of the World Trade Organization. According to the information, apart from Balbir Singh Rajewal, farmer leader Dr. 10 leaders
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IndiaAug 06, 2024

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal got a blow from the High Court, did not get bail

Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal received a big blow on Monday in the Delhi liquor scam case. The High Court dismissed their petition challenging the arrest. The court said that his arrest was not illegal. Let us tell you that Kejriwal has been arrested by ED and CBI in the Delhi liquor scam case. He had challenged the arrests of both the agencies. Along with this, the AAP supremo also filed a bail petition, which was rejected.
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IndiaAug 06, 2024

The Shiromani Akali Dal formed a new core committee of 23 members

The Shiromani Akali Dal has formed a new core committee of 23 members under the leadership of Sukhbir Singh Badal. It includes many leaders including SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami and Bikram Singh Majithia. Sukhbir Singh Badal had dissolved the old core committee on July 23 after the rebellion emerged in the party. Now the new core committee under the leadership of Sukhbir Badal has decided to hold a three-day delegate meeting at Sri Anandpur Sahib in the first week of November. This decision has been taken when the leader of the rebel faction Prof. Many other leaders including Prem Si
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IndiaAug 02, 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: India created history in hockey, defeated Australia after 52 years

In the Paris Olympics, the Indian men's hockey team created history today by defeating Australia 3-2 in the group match. India got this victory over Australia in the hockey competition after 52 years in the history of Olympics. Before this victory, India defeated Australia in 1972. In today's match, India maintained a 2-1 lead till half time. However, Australia sparked hopes of a comeback by scoring a goal but India scored another goal by then. However, Australia managed to score another goal with five remaining in the match but India held the lead and did not allow Australia to go further
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IndiaAug 02, 2024

The court sent former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu to 5-day police remand

Former cabinet minister of Punjab Bharat Bhushan Ashu has been remanded by the court for 5 days.Yesterday, the ED summoned him to Jalandhar in the multi-crore transport tender scam in the Food and Civil Supplies Department, where he was arrested after questioning. According to sources, Ashu could not answer several questions from the ED. ED officials have come to know about some of their transactions abroad as well. At the same time, the ED may question some of Ashu's relatives in the coming days.
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IndiaAug 02, 2024

Bhagwant Mann wants to go to Paris to encourage the hockey team

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is preparing to go to Paris to cheer up the Indian hockey team, but he has not yet received approval. The Indian hockey team is going to play the quarter-final match in the Olympics on August 4. There is a large number of Punjabi players in the team. The Chief Minister is currently awaiting approval from the Ministry of External Affairs. Bhagwant Mann says that he wants to catch a flight to Paris on the night of August 3 so that he can reach in time for the Indian hockey team's match. He said that I have a diplomatic passport from the Government of India, o

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AlbertaJul 02, 2026

Alberta delays update on proposed West Coast oil pipeline as Carney meets B.C. premier

The Alberta government has postponed a planned update on its proposed million-barrel-a-day oil pipeline to Canada's West Coast. A news conference featuring Premier Danielle Smith had been scheduled for Thursday morning but was delayed until later in the day. The provincial government did not immediately provide a reason for the change. According to the Alberta government, the proposed pipeline is linked to a memorandum of understanding signed by Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney last fall. The agreement outlines a commitment to advance a bitumen export pipeline to the West Coast, contingent
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IndiaJul 02, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Visit Punjab in August, Ravneet Singh Bittu Announces

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Punjab in August, Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu announced. According to Bittu, the prime minister will inaugurate a major railway project during the visit. He also said Modi is expected to launch several other development projects for the state. The date of the visit and additional details have not yet been announced. The Prime Minister's Office and the central government have not yet released further information about the proposed projects or the official itinerary. Political observers have linked the planned visit to the Bhar