SHIROMANI AKALI DAL
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Nobody can raise objection to Advani's name: SAD Headlines Today
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Naresh Gujral says the party has no problem with Yashwant Sinha's choice, veteran BJP leader becoming NDA's prime ministerial candidate, but says it would be premature to project any leader at the moment.2:17
Senior Akali leaders to meet PM, Prez Times Now
After Supreme Court rejected the mercy petition of Punjab militant Devender Pal Singh Bhullar, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has termed the verdict unfortunate. Senior leaders of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) are set to meet Prime Minister Manmohan...20:43
Action yet to be taken against Punjab Police Times Now
News Hour | In a shocking incident the Punjab Police turn into savages while assaulting a victim of sexual abuse who came to the policemen for help. The act of brutality was caught on camera. According to the victim her family was abused and the policemen eve...2:26
Patiala Mayor accused of murder Times Now
Patiala Mayor and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Jaspal Singh Pradhan is booked by the Punjab police for the alleged mysterious death of his daughter-in-law Parampreet Kaur. The woman's body was found with strangulation marks, and Parampreet's family has cri...2:33
Badal backs Modi as PM Headlines Today
NDA ally Sukhbir Singh Badal of Shiromani Akali Dal backs Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi as prime minister for 2014. The NDA is split over the dilemma of its prime ministerial candidate.8:52
Family demands justice for slain cop Times Now
A father is shot to death for standing up to eve-teasers who were harassing his daughter. The brute who pulled the trigger on the Punjab cop is a local politician. Even after being arrested, the excommunicated Akali Dal leader is justifying the act with a biza...6:54
Congress demands apology from BJP-Akali govt Times Now
Congress rushes to the defense of Rahul Gandhi and says that the BJP-Akali government in Punjab has been reacting in the most arrogant and ignorant way. Congress spokesperson Manish Tiwari accused the BJP-Akali government of using unparliamentary language. He ...1:11
Badal: Brar has no idea about Punjab Headlines Today
Rubbishing allegations that the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is appeasing Sikh radicals for political gains, Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal said that retired Lt Gen KS Brar, who was attacked by alleged Khalistani radicals in London on September ...8:43
Akali Dal slams Rahul's statement Times Now
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) accuses Rahul Gandhi of making large statements without any research. SAD also says that Pakistan is pushing drugs into Punjab and is a huge challenge to the State government. Rahul Gandhi is only making theses statements because ...7:47
Are Badals lying about SGPC? Headlines Today
While the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee's (SGPC) are busy honouring terrorists who killed late Lt Gen Arun Vaidya, the Badals feign ignorance. The Badals have even gone ahead and said that they do not know that the SGPC is up to. Can they be believed...1:35
Akali govt distances itself from the SGPC Times Now
After justifying the stand, the Akali Dal-led Punjab now distances itself from the SGPC. A massive row had broken out after the SGPC honoured the assassins who killed former Army Chief General Vaidya. The SGPC went to the extent of calling the terrorists - 'ma...3:37
SGPC stands by decision to honour terrorists Headlines Today
SGPC member Kiranjyot Kaur talks about the group's decision to honour the terrorists responsible for the assassination of ex-Army Chief General Vaidya. While the Punjab government has attempted to downplay the issue calling it a private function, the SGPC has ...1:40
SGPC contradicts Punjab govt's justification Headlines Today
The SGPC has rubbished the Punjab government's justification that the ceremony to honour General Vaidya's assassins was a private one. The SGPC has contradicted the Akali government's claim and boldly stated that the ceremony to acknowledge the terrorists was ...6:03
Home Min reacts to SGPC's move Times Now
Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde says that the country has suffered enough with Punjab militants. He condemns the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee's (SGPC) move to honour late Lt Gen Arun Vaidya's assassins.4:19
We don't need lessons from Congress: Akali Dal Times Now
The Akali Dal in Punjab hits back at the Congress, stating that the party does not need to learn lessons from the Congress. Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur asks Congress to keep their house in order first before passing judgments. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parba...1:15
Will bring Brar's assaulters to book: UK Times Now
UK Foreign Secretary, William Hague, writes to External Affairs Minister, SM Krishna, on Operation Blue Star commander Brar's attack in London. Hague has assured India of a detailed investigation and has said that the perpetrators of this attack would be broug...1:26
Brar attack | Other families panic-stricken Times Now
With the Operation Blue Star commander ex-Lt Gen Brar getting assaulted in London, the families of other police officers, involved in fighting terrorists, are in panic mode. IPS officer, Avninder Singh Brar, SSP Patiala, was killed by Khalistani terrorists in ...2:32
Congress supports Lt Brar's accusations Times Now
Operation Blue Star commander ex-Lt Gen Brar had earlier alleged that he was attacked in London, because the Punjab government went easy on the terrorists in the country. The Congress supported the allegations and said that there is widespread disorder in Punj...2:36
Political storm over attack on Lt Gen KS Brar Times Now
A day after retired Lt Gen KS Brar accused the Punjab government of being sympathetic to terrorists, the Punjab government has vehemently denied the charges made by the Operation Bluestar commander. Lt Gen KS Brar, who survived a murderous attack in London, ha...2:12
MHA adds insult to Lt Gen KS Brar's injury Headlines Today
The Home Ministry has rejected Lt Col KS Brar's claim that everyone was in the loop of his visit to London. The MHA has clarified that security is not normally provided to VIPs during foreign trips unless a specific threat is identified. Lt Gen KS Brar, who su...6:13
Bruised Lt Gen KS Brar returns to India Headlines Today
Lt Gen KS Brar, who survived a murderous attack in London, has arrived back home in India. The Operation Bluestar commander has hit out at the government of India for downgrading his security. He has also slammed the Shiromani Akali Dal of supporting extremist...15:23
General Brar slams Punjab's Akali government Headlines Today
Operation Bluestar commander Lt. Gen. KS Brar, who survived a deadly attack in London, has now hit out at Punjab's Akali government. He has slammed the Shiromani Akali Dal of supporting extremist groups and playing with fire. Speaking exclusively to HT, Genera...2:32
Blue Star commander accuses Punjab government Times Now
A day after fighting off and surviving a brutal knife attack in central London, Operation Blue Star commander retired Lt Gen Kuldip Singh Brar said that he is in no doubt that his assailants were Khalistani extremists, who attacked him out of revenge, because ...2:19
Akali Dal open to retail FDI Headlines Today
In a huge embarrassment to the BJP, the Akalis of Punjab have stated that they are open to the ideal of retail FDI. The deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal is quoted to have said that the State would welcome FDI in retail if the Centre looks into the issue of farmer...3:09
Mulayam meets SAD chief Times Now
Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav meets Shiromani Akali Dal's chief Sukhbir Singh Badal about forming a third front. SP is also in touch with the Left, TDP and other regional parties. However, he continues to support the current Government.1:41
Key allies isolate BJP and its demands Times Now
BJP is increasingly facing isolation within its own alliance over its strategy over taking on the government over the issue of the CAG report on coal block allocation. Key allies including the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the JDU want a debate on the Coalgate...8:38
Shiromani Akali Dal isolates BJP Headlines Today
BJP's continuous disruption of Parliamentary proceedings and the demand for resignation of Prime Minister did not seem to have gone well with with the NDA alliance as Shiromani Akali Dal has chosen to desert BJP by siding for debate over the issue of CAG repor...3:10
Jagir Kaur gets four-week parole Times Now
Former Punjab minister and Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Bibi Jagir Kaur, who is serving a five-year sentence for forcible abortion and criminal conspiracy, gets a four-week parole after spending five months in the jail. Her stay at the Kapurthala jail too was marke...5:34
NDA divided over fielding a Prez nominee Headlines Today
Even after holding two meetings, NDA is unsuccessful in deciding its Presidential nominee because of the rift within the alliance. Many in the NDA like the Shiv Sena, JDU and Shiromani Akali Dal do not wish to pit a candidate against UPA's Presidential choice ...7:14
Crucial NDA meet ends without any conclusion Times Now
BJP led NDA meet to decide on its nominee for Presidential poll ends without any conclusion. The NDA parties are undecided on whether to back the candidature of Pranab Mukherjee or PA Sangama. Senior BJP leader LK Advani will talk to the Chief Ministers of var...13:38
NDA meet on Prez race ends sans conclusion Headlines Today
BJP led NDA meet to decide on its nominee for Presidential poll ended without any conclusion. The NDA parties are undecided on whether to back the candidature of Pranab Mukherjee or PA Sangama. Senior BJP leader LK Advani will talk to the Chief Ministers of va...8:03
Crucial NDA meet begins at Advani's residence Aaj Tak
The crucial NDA meet, in which their Presidential candidate will be decided, begins at the residence of senior leader LK Advani. Top BJP leaders Sushma Swaraj, Ananth Kumar and party president Nitin Gadkari take part in this highly important meet. Although the...2:31
Divided NDA meets to decide Prez candidate Headlines Today
The crucial NDA meet to decide the Presidential candidate has began at the residence of senior leader LK Advani. But not every alley is attending the meet. The Shiv Sena skips the meet saying that it does not want to contest against the UPA-backed Pranab Mukhe...9:07
NDA to meet to stop Pranab's race to Raisina Hill Headlines Today
The NDA meet at the residence of senior leader LK Advani to decide the Presidential candidate. But the NDA is a divided house as the JDU and Shiromani Akali Dal have both expressed their displeasure over going for a contest and the Shiv Sena skips the meet say...6:41
BJP top brass meet at Gadkari's residence Headlines Today
Prior to the NDA meet at the residence of LK Advani, which will decide on their Presidential candidate, top BJP leaders meet at the residence of party president Nitin Gadkari. Although the party wants to prevent the race of Pranab Mukherjee to the Raisina Hill...1:07
Will stand by NDA's candidate: SAD Times Now
Shiromani Akali Dal states that the party is a disciplined ally of the NDA and that they will support NDA's Presidential candidate. They also placed on record that Parkash Singh Badal is not a Vice Presidential candidate.6:04
Cong hits out at Badal Govt Times Now
Congress hits out at the Badal government for attempting to endorse the Operation Bluestar memorial. The party remarks that there is no need to provoke the sentiments again.7:39
Cong takes on Akalis for 'honouring' terrorists Headlines Today
Ambika Soni lashes out at the Akalis for 'pandering anti-India sentiment' and choosing terrorists over the country.8:03
Slammed for keeping mum, BJP flays ally Akalis Headlines Today
Picked on by the Congress for being silent spectators to the Akali's antics, the BJP finally flays their ally for 'honouring terrorists'.3:26
Controversy mars Operation Bluestar anniversary Times Now
The Congress slams the BJP for being a silent spectator to the atrocities of the SAD, which has honoured convicted assassin Balwant Singh Rajaona on the 28th anniversary of Operation Bluestar.3:04
BJP mum as ally SAD honours convicted killer Headlines Today
The Punjab Congress condemns the BJP for keeping mum and watching its ally, the Shiromani Akali Dal, honour the convicted killer Balwant Singh Rajaona.6:13
BJP red-faced over ally Akali's separatist move Headlines Today
BJP feels the pinch of the SAD alliance, as its nationalist policies are overtaken by the Shiromani Akali Dal's 'separatist' demand for a memorial commemorating the radicals killed in Operation Bluestar.4:46
Akalis support memorial for radicals Headlines Today
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) backs Akal Takhts demand to build a memorial for those killed in Operation Bluestar.6:53
Akalis support building of Op Bluestar memorial Headlines Today
Punjab's ruling party Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) backs Akal Takht's demand for building a memorial for those who have died in Operation Bluestar.5:57
Akalis back memorial for Op Bluestar radicals Headlines Today
The Shiromani Akali Dal backs an Akal takht demanding a memorial for radicals killed in Operation Bluestar. Victims of the 1984 riots protest the move.2:40
Akal Takht calls for bandh in state Times Now
The Akal Takht calls for a bandh in Punjab to show support to Beant Singh's assasin Balwant Singh Rajoana.18:02
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Punjab CM to meet Prez & revoke death sentence Times Now
After Balwant Singh Rajoana refuses clemency and mocks the 'politics' behind his death row, Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal, rushes to meet the President and seek revocation of the death sentence.1:42
Rajoana criticizes SAD and refuses clemency Times Now
Balwant Singh Rajoana, on the death row for assasinating ex-CM of Punjab, Beant Singh, criticises SAD for playing 'pure politics' with the clemency row.2:39
No need to seek clemency for me: Rajoana Times Now
Balwant Singh Rajoana, on the death row for assasinating ex-CM of Punjab Beant Singh, writes to his sister stating that there was no need for anyone to seek clemency for him.1:29
Rajoana's execution not to take place on Mar 31st Headlines Today
Balwant Singh Rajoana, on the death row for assasinating ex-CM of Punjab Beant Singh, will not be hanged on March 31st, following political pressures.1:41
SAD backs SGPC for clemency appeal Headlines Today
Shiromani Akali Dal backs Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee's (SGPC) clemency appeal for Balwant Singh Rajoana.4:19
Mamata Banerjee snubs Prime Minister Times Now
The Congress Party has failed its allies, says Prakash Singh Badal after he took oath as the Chief Minister of Punjab.2:45
TMC top brass at Badal's swearing in ceremony Times Now
TMC top brass attend Prakash Singh Badal's oath taking ceremony in Chandigarh, Punjab.2:06
Prakash Singh Badal takes oath as Punjab CM Times Now
Prakash Singh Badal of the Shiromani Akali Dal is sworn in as the Punjab Chief Minister with TMC leaders in attendance.2:11
Mid-term polls may not happen: Nitish Kumar Times Now
Even as Opposition parties talk increasingly about mid-term polls, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, whose JD (U) is part of the NDA, says they may not happen2:40
Mamata Banerjee to skip Akali swearing in Headlines Today
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will skip the Akali Dal swearing in ceremony in Chandigarh on March 14.4:50
Mamata Banerjee yet to decide on her attendance Times Now
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is yet to decide on attending the swearing in ceremonies of Prakash Singh Badal and Akhilesh Yadav, says TMC leader Mukul Roy.0:00
Mamata accepts Badal and Akhilesh's invites Times Now
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accepts Prakash Singh Badal's and Akhilesh Yadav's invitations to attend their swearing-in ceremonies.5:30
Badals invite UPA allies for swearing in ceremony Times Now
Akali Dal supremo Prakash Singh Badal invites Mamata Banerjee, Sharad Pawar, Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah to his swearing in ceremony slated for March 14.7:55
SP workers indulge in violence in parts of UP Aaj Tak
Even as Akhilesh Yadav basks in the glow of victory, Samajwadi Party workers indulge in violence in parts of Uttar Pradesh.2:18
BJP heads for setback in UP India TV
After encouraging trends in the morning, the BJP and the Congress numbers slump7:58
Early trends put SP ahead India TV
Early trends indicate that the anti-incumbency factor seems to be working in UP1:42
Major events put on hold in Punjab Times Now
All major events across Punjab are put on hold till the Assembly election results are announced on Tuesday.1:48
Punjab parties 'negotiate' with independents Times Now
Political outfits in Punjab are trying to reach out to independents to form Government, sources say.7:36
Captain Amarinder Singh takes on Akali Dal Times Now
In an exclusive interview with Times Now, Captain Amarinder Singh of the Congress party says the Shiromani Akali Dal in Punjab is in a fiscal mess.1:47
Exit polls indicate Congress win in Punjab Times Now
Exit polls on the Punjab Assembly election predict victory for the Congress in the state.6:34
'Cong will win over 70 seats in Punjab' Times Now
The Congress will win over 70 seats in the Punjab Assembly election, says Captain Amarinder Singh.24:19
Times Now | 1 PM Bulletin, March 4, 2012 Times Now
Catch all the latest news and updates from the State Assembly elections in Uttarakhand and Punjab on this news bulletin.16:42
In Depth | Punjab's political playground Times Now
A special show that analyses the politics in Punjab as Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress fight it out for the top spot.1:51
Setback for Badals in Punjab? Times Now
In Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh is confident of victory against the Badals, sources say.1:31
Punjab exit polls show lead for Cong over Akalis Times Now
Cvoter exit poll shows victory margin of 18 seats for the Congress party in the Punjab Assembly election.1:38
Exit poll predicts Cong victory in Punjab Times Now
In what could be a huge setback for the Badals, exit polls show Congress above the half way mark in Punjab Assembly.1:58
Punjab, Uttarakhand polls: Congress set to win India TV
The Congress seems set to return to power in Punjab and Uttarakhand.3:14
Exit poll | Punjab seats projection 2012 Times Now
Exit poll shows a victory margin of 18 seats for Congress in Punjab.4:21
Mandate 2012 | Tough fight in battleground Punjab Times Now
Praksh Singh Badal fights the anti-incumbency factor to retain his bastion in Punjab.4:04
Trilokpuri Butcher case sent back to review board Times Now
Hundreds of Sikhs took to the streets following the Delhi Lieutenant Governor's decision to commute life sentence of Kishori Lal.8:28
1984 riot survivors protest outside Dikshit's home Times Now
Survivors of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots protest outside Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's residence, following the decision to commute the life sentence of Kishori Lal.1:27
Punjab: Akali Dal in deal with Dera? Times Now
The move of the Punjab police seeking the cancellation of FIR against the Dera chief, raises questions about a possible ploy between the Akali Dal and the Dera Sacha Sauda.42:38
Punjab: India Today-Org opinion poll