The recent proposal by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), introduced on February 23, 2026, marks a potentially transformative—and deeply controversial—shift in United States asylum policy. Framed as a reform to deter fraudulent claims and…
In a strongly worded statement, NAPA Executive Director Satnam Singh Chahal has expressed deep concern over the serious allegations of illegal property encroachment raised by the respected family of the globally revered kirtaniya Bhai Harbans…
As the Punjab Assembly prepares to deliberate on a landmark Dam Safety Bill and a sweeping Education, Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority Act, citizens and lawmakers alike ask: what will these laws deliver and what…
[caption id="attachment_20333" align="alignleft" width="500"] Author: Austin Kocher[/caption] As long-time readers of this newsletter know, the massive growth in ICE detention under the second Trump administration has not been accompanied by a corresponding commitment to public…
MOHALI, April 21: Former Health Minister and senior Congress leader Balbir Singh Sidhu has launched a scathing attack on the AAP government over the ₹912.63 crore Mohali Next Generation Roads Programme, demanding a high-level probe…
The government of Punjab often highlights the existence of multiple institutional mechanisms meant for the welfare of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), particularly the large and influential Punjabi diaspora spread across countries like Canada, United Kingdom, and…
Chandigarh-Punjab today stands at a critical crossroads where multiple governance and social challenges are unfolding simultaneously. Among the most pressing issues are rising concerns about anti-social activities linked to sections of migrant populations, the unresolved…
In the world of Indian politics, morality and humanity are often invoked with great passion—but rarely practiced with consistency. Speeches are filled with promises of justice, equality, compassion, and service to the people. Leaders speak…
The Sikh diaspora, spread across continents from India to Canada, United Kingdom, United States and beyond, has long been recognized for its honesty, humanity, and strong work ethic. Rooted in the teachings of Guru Nanak,…
Punjab under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has increasingly looked outward to revive its economy, focusing on foreign tours to attract global investment. These visits are projected as a strategy to transform Punjab from an agriculture-dominated…
