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Diplomats, RAW Officials, Bishnoi Gang and Amit Shah – Canada Identifies Nexus Targeting Sikh Activists

Canada and India have entered in another phase of escalated diplomatic tensions on Monday (October 14) as more details of Canada’s communication to India regarding India’s campaign of targeting Sikh activists in Canada have surfaced. 

India says Canada Pointed Its’ High Commissioner to Canada as “Person of Interest” in an Ongoing Investigation

Ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Canada have further escalated. India today issued a statement revealing that Canada, in a diplomatic communication, has pointed India’s High Commissioner to Canada as ‘person of interest’ in an ongoing investigation in Canada.

UK Parliamentarians To Be Briefed On Transnational Repression And Foreign Interference: Sikh Federation International

The newly formed Sikh Federation International (SFI) announced that UK parliamentarians will be briefed on Monday, 14 October, regarding transnational repression by India against Sikhs. The Sikh Federation International issued the following written statement in verbatim:

Sikh Bodies of US, Canada, UK, EU & AU Announce Formation of Sikh Federation International

On October 12, 2024, prominent Sikh leaders from around the globe convened in London to announce the formation of the Sikh Federation International.

Investigate British Involvement in Indian Army’s June 1984 Attack on Amritsar: Derby Council Labour Leader Writes to Deputy PM UK

The Labour Leader for Derby City Council, Nadine Peatfield has today written to the Deputy Prime Minister following a motion debated on 18 September that was unanimously passed by elected councillors from all political parties in Derby.

Sikh Youth Activist Gurpeet Singh Hari Nau Shot Dead in Hari Nau (Faridkot)

Gurpeet Singh Hari Nau, a prominent youth activist, was shot dead by two unidentified assailants on motorcycles while returning to his village.

Sikh Sangat To Gather in Anandpur Sahib on October 10 to Prevent Alterations to Historic Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib

The Sikh community has raised concerns over proposed alterations to the historic Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Patshahi 9vi, in Sri Anandpur Sahib.

Dal Khalsa hits out at aggression by Israel and mute spectator role of UN

Dal Khalsa hits out at aggression by Israel and mute spectator role of the United Nations. In a hard hitting statement issued here today, Dal Khalsa has alleged that world powers backing and supporting Israel have wittingly or unwittingly contributed in reducing UN to a redundant body.

Jagdish Tytler Case: Complainant Lakhvinder Kaur Records Her Statement in Court

Complainant Lakhvinder Kaur recorded her statement before the Special CBI Judge in the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi yesterday (3 October 2024). Her husband Badal Singh and two other Sikhs were killed in the targeted violence against Sikhs outside Pul Bangash Gurudwara in Delhi on November 1, 1984.

Why it is Important For Sikhs to Read Books on June 84?

Sikh Shahadat, a quarterly magazine, organized a first seminar to analyze the writings related to “Teeja Ghallughara”, June 1984 attack of Indian Army on Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) and 70 other Gurdwaras across Punjab and adjoining states

Supreme Court Issues Notice on Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara’s Jail Transfer Petition

The Supreme Court of India, on Friday (27 September 2024) issued a notice to the Union Government concerning a petition filed for the transfer of Sikh political prisoner Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara from Tihar Jail in Delhi to a prison in Punjab. Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara is currently serving a life sentence related to the assassination of Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh.

Sikhs Remain Third-Most Targeted Religious Group in Latest FBI Hate Crime Data

On September 23, 2024 the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released their latest US-wide hate crime data.Though the number of anti-Sikh hate incidents is down from the all-time high reported in 2022, Sikhs remained the third most-targeted group in hate incidents targeting specific religious identities (behind anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim incidents).

Dal Khalsa to hold seminar titled Martyr, Resistance & Road to Freedom on Sep 29

In the memory of late Bhai Gajinder Singh, the founding leader of Dal Khalsa, the Dal Khalsa has decided to organize a seminar on 29th September at Gurdaspur. The title of the seminar will be 'Martyr, resistance and the road to Freedom'.

Sikh Coalition Consults in Introduction of Transnational Repression Reporting Act in US

In a written release issued on 19 September 2024, the Sikh Coalition said that after consulting with Congressman Adam Schiff’s (D-CA) office over the past several weeks, it has endorsed the Transnational Repression Reporting Act.

Transnational Repression: Bill Supported by Sikh and Human Rights Groups Introduced in US Congress

On September 19, 2024 United States Representative for California's 30th congressional district Adam Schiff introduced the bipartisan Transnational Repression Reporting Act of 2024 which would require the Attorney General, in coordination with other relevant federal agencies, to submit a report of cases of transnational repression against U.S. citizens or people in the United States.

Derby City Council Passes Resolution on 1984 Attacks on Sikhs in India

On 18 September 2024 at the Derby City Council meeting Liberal Democrat Councillor Ajit Singh Atwal backed by Liberal Democrat Councillor Emily Lonsdale put down a motion focused on the events of November 1984.

Report of International Sikh Convention Organised by Sikh Federation UK on its 40th Anniversary

The Sikh Federation (UK) marked its 40th anniversary with an impactful International Sikh Convention at Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Wolverhampton, attended by over 10,000 Sikhs.

“Shaheed Bhai Sukhdev Singh Legacy Remembered at Dasuwal- Bhai Narain Singh’s Inspiring Speech”

On August 9, 2024, the martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhai Sukhdev Singh ji was commemorated with profound respect at village Dasuwal by the local Sangat and Gurdwara Sahib Committee.

Badals’ Misdeeds, Tankhah, Panthic Tradition, Jathedars, Akal Takht, SGPC, Sikhs & Khalsa Panth

In this insightful interview, Bhai Sukhdeep Singh Meekay, a Sewadar of the Panth Sewak Jatha Majha, delves into the recent decision by the SGPC-appointed Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Raghbir Singh, to declare Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of SAD (Badal), as Tankhaiya.

A Critical Analysis of Punjabi Version of Kuldeep Brar’s Book Operation Blue Star

Sikh Shahadat magazine held a seminar to discuss writings related to Teeja Ghallughara. During this seminar Dr. Gurpreet Singh critically analyzed Punjabi version of book "Operation Blue Star" said to be written by Kuldeep Brar. This is full video recording of presentation by Dr. Gurpreet Singh.

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