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Trade with India too important for UK govt. to take up mass killing of Sikhs in 1984

London: The issue of UK’s assistance to Indian government during the 1984 army attack on Darbar Sahib is a much heated issued in UK Sikh circles. ...

US Court Summons DSGMC President Manjit Singh GK

A US Federal Court in New York has issued summons against Manjit Singh G.K., President “Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee” (DSGMC) on the charges of using torture as tool to wrest the control of top Sikh body.

USA: Disney Desegregates Sikh Employee

The Sikh Coalition and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) are thrilled to announce that a Sikh employee at Walt Disney World will no longer be kept hidden from public view of Disney visitors because of his religious appearance.

Elderly Sikh man attacked in London, One arrested

A 73 years old Sikh man was reportedly attacked in London on June 30 morning. The police is investigating that if it was a racially motivated attack?

Early day motion in UK Parliament on Humanitarian situation in India mentions Bapu Surat Singh’s hunger strike

An Early Day Motion moved in UK Parliament on Humanitarian situation in India mentions Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's hunger strike and the issue of continued detention of Sikh Political prisoners in India.

Australia: Sikh grandfather leaps into path of speeding train to save baby girl

A 62-year-old Sikh man did not think twice before leaping in front of an approaching train to save his 18-month-old granddaughter at an Australian railway station, media reports said on Tuesday.

Andy Burnham makes commitment to New Era of engagement with UK Sikh community: Sikh Federation UK

Andy Burnham one of the leading candidates for the Labour Leadership will be indicating at an event in London later this evening that he wants to see ‘a new era of engagement between the Labour Party and the UK’s Sikh community’.

Sikhs for Justice sues Facebook for Page block in India

A U.S.-based Sikh advocacy group has filed suit against Facebook, accusing the social media giant of blocking access to its Facebook page in India and raising concerns over the company’s censorship policies.

Sikh man who used turban to save injured child’s life honoured by Auckland police

Harman Singh, a Sikh man, who used his turban to save an injured child's life has been honoured for his efforts by Auckland police. He has reportedly received the district commander's certificate of appreciation at the Counties Manukau police district awards, held at Manukau Institute of Technology on Friday (July 3).

Artefacts of Sikh saint-soldier Bhai Maharaj Singh on display in Singapore Gurdwara

A two-day exhibition was put up at a gurdwara in Singapore on Saturday to display the artefacts belonging to a Sikh saint-soldier.

Italy government want Akal Takhat to clear Kirpan design

Jathedars of five Sikh Takhats are likely to deliberating, in their next meeting, upon the Italian Government’s specific design for the kirpan so it could be worn over one’s clothes. The design has been prepared by the Italian government so that the kirpan.

Rob Marris becomes chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Sikhs

In May Rob Marris was returned as the MP for Wolverhampton South West. His victory for Labour bucked the national trend and it has been widely acknowledged it was down to the public support and campaign from local activists of the Sikh Federation (UK).

Bhai Kulvir S. Barapind’s Torture: US court dismisses case against India; ICAAD moves appeal

International Centre for Advocates Against Discrimination ICAAD is reportedly representing, on appeal, a Sikh political activist in India who is seeking damages in U.S. Courts from the Government of India and Punjab Police for being tortured while in police custody.

Wales man held guilty of trying to kill Sikh dentist

A Wales court has held a man guilty of attempt to murder for attacking a Sikh dentist with a machete at North Wales' Tesco Mold supermarket in January, a media report said on Friday.

Sikh Federation UK reminds British Media about it’s duties

The Sikh Federation (UK) has today asked why the mainstream media has turned a blind eye to the 40th anniversary of the State of Emergency in India and why they are not reporting that Margaret Thatcher refused to criticise Indira Gandhi.

Wisconsin Sikh Gurdwara holds vigil in honor of SC church shooting

A candlelight vigil was held in suburban Milwaukee last night to honor the nine people killed by a gunman last week at an historic black church in South Carolina.

SADA Canada calls for a thorough inquiry of bombing Air India Flight 182

Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Canada) stands in solidarity with the families of Victims of Air Indian Flight 182 bombing. 30 years have gone by; the Canadian investigation has failed to bring perpetrators to justice. The Government of Canada continues to ignore repeated calls from Canadian Sikh organizations to put in place a Royal commission to get to the bottom of this crime.

Declassification exposes Margaret Thatcher’s bias against Sikhs; Pressure mounts for Independent Public inquiry

More declassified papers from 1985 show Margaret Thatcher held a very one-sided view of Sikhs in the UK. As further revelations emerge it shows selling arms to India and breaking India’s link with the Soviet Union was critical to Margaret Thatcher and she was heavily influenced by pressure and misinformation from India that was trying to hide its Genocide of the Sikhs.

Discrimination against Sikhs by Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club: DSGMC writes to NZ PM

The Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee has reportedly written a letter to Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key to take steps to stop discrimination of Sikhs.

The Sikh Coalition introduces New Law and Policy Director

The Sikh Coalition is excited to announce our new Law & Policy Director, Arjun Singh. Arjun will replace Rajdeep Singh, who will depart to pursue a second graduate degree at the end of August.

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