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Sikh Siyasat Releases Updated Android App with Enhanced Audiobook Player

Sikh Siyasat has released an updated version of its Android app on the Google Play Store, introducing new improvements to the audiobook experience.

How Nehru and Gandhi Broke their Promises made to the Sikh Leadership? Exclusive Interview (Part 2)

Journalist Mandeep Singh spoke with Kanwarjit Singh Sidhu about his book, discussing key historical events — both before and after the 1947 Partition — that shaped the destinies of Punjab, the Sikhs, India, and Pakistan.

The Untold Story of Human Shields of Behla Encounter | Exclusive on International Human Rights Day

On International Human Rights Day 2026, the Sikh Siyasat presents this exclusive documentary narrating the hereto untold story of those survivors who were used as "human shields" during the 1992 encounter between Sikh kharkus and the Punjab police, BSF and other Indian forces.

Sikh Diaspora’s Initiative: Unique Sikh Museum in Sydney (Australia) | Exclusive Interview

Australian Sikh Association and the Sikh sangat of Sydney has recently inaugurated a Sikh Museum in Gurdwara Sahib Glenwood. This museum hosts sections on Sikh history and heritage and presents it through artwork in a unique manner.

FIR Against 16 in 328 Missing Saroops Case After Five Years; Former SGPC Chief Secretary Dr. Roop Singh Also Booked

he Punjab Police on Sunday (7 December 2025) registered an FIR against 16 persons, including the then Chief Secretary of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and the former Secretary of its Dharam Parchar Committee (DPC), in connection with the case of 328 missing saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib.

Political Ban on Virsa Singh Valtoha Lifted; Gurbachan Singh’s Apology Accepted: SGPC appointed Jathedars Issue Adesh

A meeting of the “Five Singhs Sahibaan” was held today at the Secretariat of Sri Akal Takht Sahib under the leadership of SGPC-appointed Acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj.

Copy of FIR Against 16, including SGPC Officials, in 328 Missing Saroops Case

A copy of the FIR registered at Police Station C Division, Amritsar in 328 Sarrops case is available for download as PDF. Download FIR copy now.

Sikh Organizations Launch National Townhall Series as India-Linked Extortion Crisis Escalates in Canada

Sikh organizations across Canada are launching urgent national townhalls in Brampton, Calgary, and Surrey to address rising India-linked extortion and threats targeting Sikh families, businesses, and Gurdwaras. Leaders and law enforcement are invited as communities demand government action.

SGPC Invites Passports for Pak Gurdwaras Yatra on Visakhi 2026

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has begun the process of sending a Sikh jatha to Pakistan in April 2026 for the Khalsa Sajna Diwas (Visakhi) celebrations at Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib, Hassan Abdal, along with visits to other historic gurdwaras.

Martyrdom of 9th Sikh Guru, Aurangzeb’s Fear and Kashmiri Pandits: Speech of Dr. Sewak Singh

A samagam dedicated to 350th Shaheedi Divas of Sri Guru Tegh Bhadur Sahib Ji, Bhai Mati Das Ji, Bhai Sati Das Ji and Bhai Dayala Ji was held at Village Lohara Chaharke near Bhogpur on 30 November 2025.

Exclusive: Historic Inauguration of Diversity Garden in Windsor City of Canada by Sikh Community

Journalist Manndeep Singh talks exclusively to Triman Singh from Windsor city of Canada about historic inauguration of Canada’s first “Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Diversity Garden”.

Foreign Secretary to be Challenged to Provide Update on Diplomatic Efforts to Secure Release and Return of Jagtar Singh Johal

The UK Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, is expected to be challenged in the House of Commons this week after more than 150 MPs were contacted by hundreds of constituents urging her to provide a formal update on diplomatic efforts to secure the release of British national Jagtar Singh Johal, who has been held in arbitrary detention in India for over eight years.

Bhai Vir Singh: Devotion in Ink

On December 5, we remember Bhai Vir Singh (1872–1957)—the luminous “Poet of the Sikhs,” the “Sixth River of Panjab,” whose current still flows through Sikh thought, history, and devotion. His birth anniversary invites us not only to recall his life but also to immerse ourselves in the timelessness of his words, which continue to guide and nourish.

Historic Inauguration of Canada’s First “Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Diversity Garden”

The Windsor Sikh Community has shared a detailed account of a landmark moment in Canadian interfaith and human-rights history: the inauguration of the Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Diversity Garden—the first memorial garden of its kind in Canada—unveiled at Captain John Wilson Park in Windsor, Ontario.

November 84 Bhuntar (HP); When A Sikh Family Forced The Mob to Retreat

In this Story by Sikh Siyasat, Mr. Ishvinder Singh Datta provides a detailed of the 1984 Sikh genocide as experienced by his family in Bhuntar, Himachal Pradesh.

Martyrdom of Guru Teghbahadar Sahib & Gurgaddi of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib

Today, we commemorate the 350th anniversary of the martyrdom of Guru Teghbahadar Sahib and three devoted Sikhs. Though the Guru embodied innumerable Divine hues, history often narrows this vastness.

First Sikh Mayor in Norwich (Connecticut) USA: Exclusive Talk with Swaranjit Singh Khalsa

In this exclusive and in-depth interview, we speak with Swaranjit Singh Khalsa, the first Sikh to become Mayor of Norwich, Connecticut (USA) — a historic milestone for Sikh political representation in North America.

YouTube Suspends SGPC’s Official Gurbani Kirtan Channel for One Week

On 19 November 2025, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) reported that YouTube has suspended its official channel, “SGPC, Sri Amritsar” (@sgpcsriamritsar), for one week.

Trump Orders US to Resume Nuclear Weapons Testing – What’s the Real Message? | Sikh Siyasat Analysis

In this episode, journalist Mandeep Singh talks with the editor of Sikh Siyasat, Parmjeet Singh Gazi, to analyse three major recent developments:

Sikh Federation UK Demands Truth on Threats to Sikh Activists

The Sikh Federation (UK) has called on Security Minister Dan Jarvis to urgently disclose information allegedly withheld by the previous Conservative government concerning threats to Sikh activists in Britain.

A Love Beyond Time, Beyond the Body

Human beings are social creatures. As time passes, we build relationships. We build families and communities. We tie ourselves to people through the love we have for them. When we begin to witness the ones we love leave this earthly realm, we navigate death with confusion and fear.

India’s Jaishankar in Canada as WSO Warns: “Sikh Lives Are Not Negotiable”

Ottawa, Canada: As India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar arrives in Canada for the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara, the World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has issued an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney warning that renewed diplomatic engagement with India risks legitimizing an ongoing campaign of transnational repression. The WSO urges Ottawa to suspend its “reset” of relations until India is held accountable for violence, espionage, and intimidation targeting Sikh Canadians.

Indian Foreign Affairs Minister’s Trip to Canada is Unacceptable: Sikh Federation Canada

Ottawa, Canada: The Sikh Federation (Canada) has strongly condemned the upcoming visit of India’s Foreign Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, calling it “grossly inappropriate” and “unacceptable” given India’s “documented violence against Sikhs across Canada and its ongoing campaign of transnational repression.” The visit, scheduled for November 11–12, has sparked frustration among Sikhs nationwide, who say Canada’s […]

Norwich City Elects First Sikh Mayor in Connecticut (USA)

Swaranjit Singh Khalsa has been elected the first Sikh Mayor in Connecticut history, winning the mayoral race in Norwich, CT

1984 Witness: Untold Stories of Assault on Gurdwara Nadaun Sahib | Giani Harbans Singh Mansoorpur

This 9th episode of "1984 Witness" narrates the untold story of Nov '84 assault on Gurdwara Nadaun Sahib, Himachal Pradesh. Giani Harbans Singh Mansoorpur was head granthi and manager at Gurdwara Nadaun Sahib when the events of Nov 84 took place.

U.S. House Resolution Seeks to Recognize 1984 Sikh Genocide, Referred to Foreign Affairs Committee

House Resolution 841 (H.Res. 841) introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman David G. Valadao (R–CA). The resolution seeks to formally recognize and commemorate the 1984 Sikh Genocide, marking a significant step in international acknowledgment of one of India’s darkest chapters.

Book “Jaanbaz Rakha” to Be Released Tomorrow at Sri Damdama Sahib

A significant chapter of Sikh history — the events of 1984 and the life and legacy of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale — will be revisited through the newly released Punjabi translation of the acclaimed book “The Gallant Defender.”

94% of Sikh Canadians Call for Inquiry into Indian Interference, Recognition of 1984 Genocide

A new national survey released by the Sikh Federation Canada has given federal leaders a stark, united message: Sikh Canadians want accountability for foreign interference, stronger funding for Sikh-led anti-hate work, and a foreign policy that prioritizes human rights over trade.

Countering Denial: The Case of 1984 Sikh Genocide

Denial is not merely a refusal to acknowledge the past — it is an active continuation of genocide in the realm of memory, truth, and justice.

Document: 66 Panchayat Resolutions Supporting Parole for Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) has obtained and compiled the resolutions passed by 66 village panchayats supporting the parole plea of Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara, currently confined in Central Jail No.15, Mandoli, New Delhi.

66 Panchayats Recommend Parole for Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara

Information accessed by Sikh Siyasat News reveals that 66 village panchayats have passed resolutions recommending parole for Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara, who is currently serving a life sentence in Central Jail No. 15, Mandoli, New Delhi.

Decoding BJP Sikh Leaders Statements on Sikh Political Prisoners | Bandi Singhs & Prof. Bhullar Case

The issue of Sikh Political Prisoners (Bandi Singhs) has long been a core concern of the Sikh community. Many of these individuals are serving life sentences, and their release largely depends on the political will of the Indian government, particularly the Centre.

Dal Khalsa Leader’s Father Passes Away; Cremation Scheduled for Tomorrow

S. Gurdev Singh, father of Dal Khalsa’s acting president S. Paramjit Singh Mand, passed away on October 21, 2025. The final rites will take place on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 11 AM in village Mand, near Sri Hargobindpur.

WSO Report Finds Sharp Rise in Bullying of Sikh Students Across Ontario

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has released the third edition of its report, The Experience of Sikh Students in Peel & Surrounding Areas, the first update since 2016.

WSO: Silence on India’s Transnational Repression Is a Betrayal of Canadian Sikhs

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) is deeply concerned that the Canada‑India joint statement issued today offers no assurances about stopping foreign interference or transnational repression.

Beadbi Incident in Samba District of Jammu: Accused Arrested from Nagrota

A shocking incident of beadbi (sacrilege) was reported from Kaulpur village in Vijaypur tehsil of Jammu’s Samba district, where a man set fire to five sacred Saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji during the intervening night of October 7 and 8, around 1 a.m.

Sikh Coalition Condemns U.S. Defense Secretary’s Remarks on Grooming Standards

The Sikh Coalition has expressed “anger and deep concern” over remarks made by the U.S. Secretary of Defense earlier this week in Quantico, Virginia, regarding grooming and uniform standards in the military.

Bishnoi Terror Tag Insufficient to Curb India’s Threats Against Sikhs, Says Sikh Federation Canada

Sikh Federation Canada says adding the Bishnoi gang to Canada’s terror list is insufficient, urging Ottawa to hold Indian officials accountable for threats and violence against Sikh Canadians.

Ban on Sikh Jatha to Nankana Sahib: Sikh Committee Urges U.S. Lawmakers to Take Notice

The American Sikh Caucus Committee has voiced strong opposition to the Government of India’s decision to prevent Sikh pilgrims from traveling to Nankana Sahib in Pakistan for the 556th Parkash Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism.

How New States Are Formed Under UN Charter | Exclusive Talk with Sikh Federation Leader from Geneva

In this exclusive conversation, journalist Mandeep Singh speaks with him about the challenges, opportunities, and ongoing efforts to ensure that Sikh issues are effectively represented at the United Nations.

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