AAP’s “Broom” is shown as election symbol for Independent Candidates in Jalandhar

JALANDHAR :  Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today registered their protest on showing its election symbol “Broom” in the list available symbols for Independent Candidates in Jalandhar. “AAP is a registered party with Election Commission of India (ECI) with its registered symbol “Broom” and by putting the symbol in the list of available symbols for independent […]

Sikh student denied school enrolment in Australia for wearing turban

Melbourne : A five-year-old Sikh boy has been denied school enrolment in Australia for wearing turban as it does not align with its uniform policy, despite a landmark ruling in 2008 against a private institute on the issue.“It is disappointing that my son has been forced to abandon his religious practices and identity to access […]

Capt contesting from Lambi on Badal’s invitation: Kejriwal

Chandigarh, January 17 : Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) chief and former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh should contest from only one seat in the state Assembly elections. Kejriwal, who is addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, alleged SAD patron and Punjab Chief Minister […]

Food for jawans: Delhi HC notice to Home Ministry over poor quality

New Delhi, January 17 : The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Union Home Ministry and security forces seeking their response to a PIL alleging insufficient and bad quality of food being provided to jawans. A Bench comprising Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Sangeeta Dhingra Sehgal asked the Border Security Force, […]