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Politics11 Aug, 17:42

Waris Punjab De to field son of Indira Gandhi assassination convict in 2027 Punjab elections

The political organization Waris Punjab De has announced it will field the son of a convict involved in the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi as a candidate in the 2027 Punjab assembly elections. The group stated that its platform will prioritize regional rights, the release of Sikh political prisoners, and representation for prominent Panthic families.

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Politics7 Aug, 17:45

Sukhbir Singh Badal meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Parliament House in New Delhi on Friday. The meeting has prompted widespread political speculation regarding a potential electoral alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Shiromani Akali Dal ahead of the upcoming Punjab legislative assembly elections.

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Crime & Justice7 Aug, 23:21

Punjab government removes Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar

The Punjab government has removed Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar from his post, replacing him with DIG Border Range Harmanbir Singh Gill. The transfer follows Bhullar's recent public claims regarding a Pakistan-linked terror plot involving individuals at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. While the government has cited administrative reasons for the change, the move has sparked political debate and speculation regarding the timing and the nature of his previous statements.

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Harbhajan Singh's Pepsi promotional event 'Change The Game'

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Crime & Justice11 Aug, 18:22

Harbhajan Singh and Punjab Police exchange claims over viral drug-related videos

Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh shared a video on social media depicting individuals in an intoxicated state, which he attributed to the drug crisis in Punjab. The Punjab Police responded by clarifying that the footage originated from Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan, not Punjab. Following this correction, Singh shared further video content and criticized the state government for its handling of the drug issue, while the government and police maintained their stance on the verification of such claims.

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Politics10 Aug, 21:43

Akali Dal Waris Punjab De announces Satwant Singh as candidate for 2027 Punjab assembly polls

The Akali Dal Waris Punjab De party has announced its first candidate for the 2027 Punjab assembly elections, nominating Satwant Singh for the Bassi Pathana constituency. Satwant Singh is the son of Kehar Singh, who was convicted and executed for his involvement in the 1984 assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The announcement was made by the party's acting president, Tarsem Singh, in the presence of Member of Parliament Sarabjit Singh Khalsa.

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