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US Justice Department Announces Charges in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate U.S. Citizen in New York City

Sikh Coalition Statement on Charges in Foiled Assassination Attempt

Canada Should Take Bhai Nijjar Case to International Court of Justice

As The World Watches Genocide of Palestinians Helplessly, it’s Time For Cessation of War: Dal Khalsa

FATF Review Should Document Crackdown on Dissent in India: Amnesty, HRW

Identifying India’s Anti-Sikh Strategy and Our Next Steps: Panth Sewak Collective

WSO Urges Community to Remain Vigilant & Alert During Upcoming Protests

Windsor Sikh Community Calls for More Action From Feds In Killing of B.C. Sikh Leader

Self-Determination Must Underpin Conflict Resolution in the Sikh Homeland: World Sikh Parliament

Revelations by the Canadian Government Demonstrate That the Indian State Continues to Use Extrajudicial Killings Against Sikhs: Panth Sewak Collective

Australian Sikh Gurdwara Bodies Condemn Onslaught of India on Sikhs in Canada

SALDEF Condemns Indian Government’s Reported Involvement in Murder of Sikh Activist in Canada

NZ Sikhs Loud Canada for Take Stance Against India’s Persecution of Sikhs

Canada Must Take Concrete Action Against India: BC Gurdwaras Council

Sikh Lawyers: Bloom Review Not Independent And Fundamentally Flawed

Sikhs of Californian Support the Anti-Caste Bill

Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan : Possible Regional and International Fallouts

Changing Scenarios in South Asia Amidst Ongoing US Exit and Rise of Taliban in Afghanistan

AULReP Stands in Solidarity with Kisaans (Farmers) and Workers in Punjab and India

Canadian Union of Postal Workers Support Indian Farmers Fight Against Draconian Laws

US Lawmakers, Experts Express Solidarity with Farmers’ Protests in India

Australia’s Stop Adani Movement Stands in Solidarity with Protesting Punjabi & Indian Farmers

Canada’s National Farmers Union Stands in Solidarity with Farmers Protesting New Agricultural Laws in India

36 British MPs Support Farmers’ Protest; Want UK to Raise Issue with India

Farmers’ Agitation: UN Chief’s Spokesperson Says People Have Right to Peaceful Protest

China Has Deployed 60,000 Soldiers at LAC; India Needs US in This Fight: says Mike Pompeo

Amnesty International India Halts Its Work In India; Cites Reprisal From Government Of India

Tensions Escalate at China-India LAC: Both Sides Fire Shots, Accuse Each Other

China-India Accuse Each Other of Border Violations; Tensions Rise, Talks On

New Zealand Mosque Shooter Gets Imprisonment for Life Till Death

Indian Army Moves 3 Divisions, Tanks to Ladakh

Deliberate Interference in Chinese Corporations will not Serve the Interests of the Indian Side, says China on India’s Move to Block Apps

Why TikTok, UC Browser, Cam Scanner, WeChat, ShareIt (59 Apps) Are Blocked by India – What GoI Says?

Russia and the China-India Clash: Excerpts from Writeup of Girish Shahane

Ladakh Standoff: A Comparison of Statements Issued by MFA (China) and MEA (India) on 24 June

Indian PMO Issues Clarification on Modi’s Statement that China Did Not Enter Indian Territory

China India Face-off in Galwan (Ladakh): How It Could Impact South Asia, Punjab and the Sikhs?

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A Timeline of India’s Thwarted Assassination Plot as Revealed in US DoJ Indictment

December 6, 2023

The United States of America’s Justice Department on November 29, 2023 unsealed the indictment against an Indian citizen for alleged plot to assassinate a US citizen on US soil.

With US indictment, lid blown out on India’s bundle of lies : Dal Khalsa

December 2, 2023

Dal Khalsa has observed that the recent US indictment of Indian agents for plotting to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannu has nailed all lies and designs of the Indian establishment that was shamelessly denying its newly carved strategy to kill pro-active Sikhs on foreign soil by hiring mercenaries.

US Indictment Sheds Important Light on Targeting of Canadian Sikhs- WSO

December 1, 2023

A criminal indictment unsealed by the US Department of Justice in New York today sheds important light on India’s targeting of Sikhs in Canada.

US Justice Department Announces Charges in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate U.S. Citizen in New York City

November 30, 2023

The Justice Department of the United States of America has opened the indictment filed against an Indian man for plotting assassination of a Sikh political activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on US soil.

Sikh Coalition Statement on Charges in Foiled Assassination Attempt

November 30, 2023

The Sikh Coalition released the following statement in response to the chilling details contained within a now-unsealed indictment focused on an alleged plot by an Indian national reportedly conspiring with an Indian government employee to assassinate a Sikh in the United States.

Canada Should Take Bhai Nijjar Case to International Court of Justice

November 15, 2023

Firing a fresh salvo, Canadian PM on Sunday has firmly reiterated his accusation against India for its involvement in the killings of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil, putting the Indian government led by PM Narendra Modi once again in the dock.

As The World Watches Genocide of Palestinians Helplessly, it’s Time For Cessation of War: Dal Khalsa

November 7, 2023

During the last thirty days, more than ten thousand unarmed Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces, and most of them are innocent children. Israel's bombardment of hospitals, refugee camps and shelter homes has scattered dead bodies everywhere, and all this destruction has left the world helpless. The world is watching helplessly.

FATF Review Should Document Crackdown on Dissent in India: Amnesty, HRW

November 4, 2023

Chandigarh: The global terrorism financing and money laundering watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), should call on the Indian government to stop prosecuting, intimidating and harassing human rights defenders, activists and non-profit organisations in the country on the pretext of countering terrorist financing, Amnesty International, Charity & Security Network and Human Rights Watch said […]

Identifying India’s Anti-Sikh Strategy and Our Next Steps: Panth Sewak Collective

September 29, 2023

Panth Sewak Collective issued an important joint statement today.

WSO Urges Community to Remain Vigilant & Alert During Upcoming Protests

September 23, 2023

The World Sikh Organization of Canada urges Sikhs to remain vigilant and alert during upcoming protests following the statement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that credible evidence exists to substantiate the involvement of agents of the Government of India in the targeted killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Windsor Sikh Community Calls for More Action From Feds In Killing of B.C. Sikh Leader

September 23, 2023

Windsor’s Sikh community is applauding the Canadian government’s move to call out India on "credible allegations" that the "agents of the government of India" were involved in the killing of prominent Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in B.C. in June, but want to see more action.

Self-Determination Must Underpin Conflict Resolution in the Sikh Homeland: World Sikh Parliament

September 23, 2023

In response to the fast-moving diplomatic events around the killing of a leading Khalistani activist in Canada by Indian agents, the World Sikh Parliament has called this a watershed moment which needs an effective response from the international community.

Revelations by the Canadian Government Demonstrate That the Indian State Continues to Use Extrajudicial Killings Against Sikhs: Panth Sewak Collective

September 23, 2023

In a collective statement, members of the Panth Sewak collective said that revelations by the Canadian Prime Minister regarding India's role in the murder of Bhai Hardeep Singh Nijjar further demonstrate the ongoing use of extrajudicial killings by the Indian state.

Australian Sikh Gurdwara Bodies Condemn Onslaught of India on Sikhs in Canada

September 21, 2023

Chandigarh – We, the Sikh community represented by various Gurdwaras in New South Wales, Australia, collectively condemn the deeply troubling revelation of Indian government agents’ alleged involvement in the tragic killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, president of Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, on Canadian soil. This revelation has come to light through a thorough investigation conducted […]

SALDEF Condemns Indian Government’s Reported Involvement in Murder of Sikh Activist in Canada

September 21, 2023

Today, the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) condemned the Indian government’s reported involvement in the murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.

NZ Sikhs Loud Canada for Take Stance Against India’s Persecution of Sikhs

September 21, 2023

Government of India by its tyrannical actions has shown itself to be far from a country that respects rule of law. In fact it will not be an overstatement if India is called a rogue state instead

Canada Must Take Concrete Action Against India: BC Gurdwaras Council

September 21, 2023

In light of the acknowledgement that India was behind the political assassination of Bhai Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Sikhs across the country are calling on the Government of Canada to take i

Sikh Lawyers: Bloom Review Not Independent And Fundamentally Flawed

July 20, 2023

They have concluded the Bloom Review represents nothing more than the personal views of Colin Bloom who is not independent given his active role in the Conservative Party and strongly held religious views as a devout Christian.

Sikhs of Californian Support the Anti-Caste Bill

July 4, 2023

The SB403 bill introduced in California that prohibits discrimination based on cast. The reason to introduce this bill to stop the cast discrimination that was happening in the computer and IT industry.

Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan : Possible Regional and International Fallouts

August 18, 2021

Being the geostrategic link to East Asia, central Asia and south Asia, events in Afghanistan usually have ramifications that go much beyond its political boundaries. Afghanistan has often been the site of super power rivalry as control over Afghanistan provides access to west Asia, central Asia and south Asia. However, retaining hold over Afghanistan often […]

Changing Scenarios in South Asia Amidst Ongoing US Exit and Rise of Taliban in Afghanistan

June 28, 2021

US troops are leaving Afghanistan after two decades. Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) has analysed reports about current developments in Afghanistan, and how these developments would impact the world and India?

AULReP Stands in Solidarity with Kisaans (Farmers) and Workers in Punjab and India

December 12, 2020

Alberta Union of Labour Relations Professionals (AULReP) firmly express its solidarity with the over 250 million kisaans (farmers) and workers who have been on strike and have taken various peaceful actions in India against the Government of India's capitalist reforms. AULReP also firmly condemns the violent repression of kisaans, workers, and trade unionists in India by the Indian government and its armed forces.

Canadian Union of Postal Workers Support Indian Farmers Fight Against Draconian Laws

December 12, 2020

Farmers in India are rising to protest three new laws adopted in their country that have important ramifications for the average Indian farmer. Essentially, this set of bills eases restrictions on corporate interests like those of Monsanto and penalizes millions of small independent farmers in the process.

US Lawmakers, Experts Express Solidarity with Farmers’ Protests in India

December 11, 2020

The members of United states congress and international legal and human rights experts have urged India to uphold the right of peaceful protest and engage with protesting farmers productively following the norms of democracy.

Australia’s Stop Adani Movement Stands in Solidarity with Protesting Punjabi & Indian Farmers

December 10, 2020

Farmers peaceful protest on the borders of Delhi has been catching attention and solidarity of the global community. Foreign officials and people's movements are expressing their solidarity and support for farmers who are calling for roll back of Indian government's new farm laws.

Canada’s National Farmers Union Stands in Solidarity with Farmers Protesting New Agricultural Laws in India

December 7, 2020

The National Farmers Union of Canada has expressed solidarity with farmers in India, who continue to protest new agricultural laws formally passed in September.

36 British MPs Support Farmers’ Protest; Want UK to Raise Issue with India

December 6, 2020

A group of 36 cross-party Parliamentarians have written to UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and asked him to make representations to his Indian counterpart, S Jaishankar, regarding the impact on British Punjabis affected by the demonstrations by farmers against new agricultural legislation in India.

Farmers’ Agitation: UN Chief’s Spokesperson Says People Have Right to Peaceful Protest

December 6, 2020

While Indian government is terming the farmers protests and use of force against peacefully demonstrating protesters as its "internal matter", the spokesperson for UN chief Antonio Guterres and a group of 36 cross-party UK parliamentarians have also come out in support of the agitating Indian farmers, saying that people have a right to demonstrate peacefully and authorities should let them do so.

China Has Deployed 60,000 Soldiers at LAC; India Needs US in This Fight: says Mike Pompeo

October 10, 2020

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the country has deployed 60,000 soldiers at its border with India. He also said India “absolutely need the United States to be their ally and partner in this fight”.

Amnesty International India Halts Its Work In India; Cites Reprisal From Government Of India

September 29, 2020

The complete freezing of Amnesty International India’s bank accounts by the Government of India which it came to know on 10 September 2020, brings all the work being done by the organization to a grinding halt. The organisation has been compelled to let go of staff in India and pause all its ongoing campaign and research work. This is latest in the incessant witch-hunt of human rights organizations by the Government of India over unfounded and motivated allegations, Amnesty International India said today.

Tensions Escalate at China-India LAC: Both Sides Fire Shots, Accuse Each Other

September 9, 2020

The situation at China-India Line of Actual Control (LAC) is turning serious as both sides have fired gunshots in recent days.

China-India Accuse Each Other of Border Violations; Tensions Rise, Talks On

September 2, 2020

Tensions between China and India again have flared up again, with both Asian powers accusing each other of trying to seize territory across their disputed Himalayan border which is called 'Line of Actual Control (LAC)'.

New Zealand Mosque Shooter Gets Imprisonment for Life Till Death

August 27, 2020

A supremacist gunman who had killed 51 persons last year outside two Mosques in Christchurch is awarded imprisonment for life without parole today. The sentencing comes after three days of emotionally charged statements from survivors and the families of the victims in court.

Indian Army Moves 3 Divisions, Tanks to Ladakh

July 1, 2020

Amidst ongoing standoff with China, the Indian Army has reportedly more troops and tanks in Ladakh sector on Tuesday (June 30).

Deliberate Interference in Chinese Corporations will not Serve the Interests of the Indian Side, says China on India’s Move to Block Apps

June 30, 2020

Commenting on Government of India (GoI)'s move to block 59 Chinese Apps, including TikTok, Cam Scanner, WeChat and ShareIt, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that "deliberate interference in such cooperation will not serve the interests of the Indian side".

Why TikTok, UC Browser, Cam Scanner, WeChat, ShareIt (59 Apps) Are Blocked by India – What GoI Says?

June 30, 2020

Amidst heightened tensions with China in Ladakh region, the Government of India yesterday announced to 'block' 59 mobile apps. Most of these apps were developed and run by Chinese companies. The list included many popular apps like TikTok, UC Browser, CamScanner and WeChat (full list below).

Russia and the China-India Clash: Excerpts from Writeup of Girish Shahane

June 28, 2020

An opinion write-up by Girish Shahane appeared in live-mint under title "Russia and the India-China clash". Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) has taken out excerpts from this write-up that are being shared below for SSN readers. Readers, who are willing to read the full article my visit the source link given at the end of following excerpts

Ladakh Standoff: A Comparison of Statements Issued by MFA (China) and MEA (India) on 24 June

June 26, 2020

Amidst reports of Chinese military deployment near strategically important Daulat Beg Oldi, talks between the two sides continue. Both sides issued their official words on the ongoing standoff, situation at Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh and mutual talks.

Indian PMO Issues Clarification on Modi’s Statement that China Did Not Enter Indian Territory

June 21, 2020

A day after Indian prime minister Narendra Modi told leader of Indian political parties during ‘All Party Meeting’ that “[n]either have any intruded into our border, nor has any post been taken over by them (China)”, Indian PMO issued a clarification alleging that “attempts [were] being made in some quarters to give a mischievous interpretation to remarks by the Prime Minister”.

China India Face-off in Galwan (Ladakh): How It Could Impact South Asia, Punjab and the Sikhs?

June 20, 2020

China and India has been engaged in a face-off in Galwan valley of Ladakh region. A clash broke out between Chinese and Indian soldiers on intervening night of 15 and 16 June which resulted in deaths of 20 Indian army personnel, including a commanding officer.

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