World News

Ladakh Standoff: India Admits Presence of Sizeable Chinese Troops; Lt. Generals to Talk; Statements by USA and Russia

India’s Defence Minister ‘Defensively’ Talks About Ladakh Standoff at LAC with China

China Rejects US President’s Offer to Mediate Between China and India to End Their Border Standoff

World Sikh Parliament Condemns Grotesque Attack on Derby Gurdwara

Xi Jinping Tells Chinese Military to Scale up Training and Battle Preparedness, And Think About Worst-Case Scenarios

LAC Between China & India Continue to Heat Up; China Expands Airbase Near Ladakh; Indian Military’s Top Brass Meets Modi

Tensions Mount Between China and India Amidst Fresh Flareup of Border Dispute in Ladakh Region [Special Report]

United Nations Under Secretary General Express Concerns on Increasing Hate Speech and Discrimination Against Minorities in India

Statement from Academics and Activists from UK on Crackdown on Dissent in India

Likely Impacts of Corona Pandemic on World Order, South Asia, Punjab and the Sikhs [Special Talk]

Several Soldiers Injured in Two Clashes Between Chinese & Indian Troops Along Ladakh and Sikkim

Another Indian Spy to Face Trial in Germany for Spying on Sikhs and Kashmiris

Immediate Action Needed To Resettle Sikh and Hindu Victims of Religious Persecution in Afghanistan

Sikh Flag Hosted at City Hall of Holyoke (USA) on Khalistan Declaration Day: WSP

USCIRF Lists Opening of Kartarpur Sahib Corridor as Positive Development

USCIRF Recommends to Put India in ‘Blacklist’, Impose Targeted Sanctions

‘Toxic Lockdown Culture’ of Repressive Coronavirus Measures Worries UN Human Rights High Commission

World Sikh Organisation (WSO) Raises Concerns Over Indian Interference in Canada

R&AW and IB Interference in Canada: Sikh Bodies- OGC and BCGC Raise Alarm

Newly Surfaced Document Reveals R&AW and IB’s Covert Influence Operation Targeting Canadian Politicians

Interfaith Human Rights and Activist Groups Write To US and UN for Safety of Afghan Sikhs

India Must Free Arbitrarily Detained Kashmiri Prisoners: International Human Rights Groups

Kabul Sikh Gurdwara Attack: India’s NIA Registers Case, Says Kerala Man’s Involvement Suspected

Vulnerable Workers in Supply Chains Need Urgent Protection to Survive Impact of Covid-19: IDSN

Is Coronavirus Airbrone? Check What World Health Organisation (WHO) Says

Political Prisoners Should Be Among First Released in Pandemic Response, says UN rights chief

Treat Migrants with Respects, Stop the Stigmatisation: UN Calls for ‘Domestic Solidarity’ in Coronavirus Battle in India

Invoking Kabul Attack on Sikh Gurdwara to Justify India’s CAA is Unjustified

Fed by Punjab Police & Musewala’s Song, AlJazeera, BBC Carry Fake Reports Vilifying COVID19 Victim Baldev Singh

Jamia Teachers’ Association Condemns massacre of Sikhs in Afghanistan

WHO Delivers New Shipment of Medical Supplies for COVID-19 Response in Iran

UN Cheif António Guterres Condemns Deadly Attack on Sikhs in Afghanistan

A Global Approach is the Only Way to Fight the Coronavirus: UN

Sikh Body Urges UN to Impress Upon US to Lift Sanctions Against Tehran in Wake of COVID-19 Breakout

Gunmen, Suicide Bombers Attack Gurdwara Sahib in Kabul; At least 4 reportedly Killed

No more posts to show

World News

Major Generals of Chinese and Indian Army Holding Talks After 3 Casualties on Indian Side

June 16, 2020

In the wake of Monday night’s incident in which one officer and two soldiers of Indian Army were killed in a fight with Chinese military, Major Generals of China and India are talking to defuse the situation in the Galwan Valley, Ladakh and other areas.

Ladakh Standoff: Indian Army Officer, 2 Soldiers Killed in Violent Clash With Chinese Military

June 16, 2020

An Indian Army officer and two soldiers were reportedly killed in Ladakh's Galwan Valley on Monday night during violent face off with Chinese military, according to Indian media reports.

Chinese Daily Criticise and Condemn Indian Experts; Cautions Against Playing with Fire

June 16, 2020

Chandigarh: Amid heightened tensions between China and India in wake of recent standoff between in Ladakh, Chinese daily the Global Times has criticised and Condemned Indian experts in strong words. GT is considered as the mouthpiece of the Communist Party of China. Referring to a webinar held last Friday, Global Times said: “[t]hese strategic experts […]

India-Nepal Relationship Deteriorating Fast; Delhi Reaches Out to Kathmandu

June 16, 2020

India-Nepal relationship is moving fast towards the edge. It all started with Nepal releasing a new political map of the country which included certain areas as parts of Nepal which are also claimed by India. Last week a bill was moved in Nepal’s parliament to amend the constitution of Nepal in accordance with the new political map. The bill is unanimously passed by the lower house of Nepal parliament.

Australia and India Sign Use of Military Bases & Logistic Support Deal; What’s Next?

June 5, 2020

India and Australia have signed a pact on access to military bases for logistics support. The pact was one of the seven agreements singed after a virtual summit between Indian PM Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison.

Ladakh Standoff: India Admits Presence of Sizeable Chinese Troops; Lt. Generals to Talk; Statements by USA and Russia

June 3, 2020

Chinese and Indian soldiers were engaged in a standoff in several areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh region for close to a month now. While China has been in aggressive mood, India is playing defensive.

India’s Defence Minister ‘Defensively’ Talks About Ladakh Standoff at LAC with China

May 31, 2020

The Government of India (GoI) has been under pressure because of China's aggressive mode in Ladakh. If media reports are to be believed Chinese soldiers have advanced into the territory which India claims as part of region under its control. The issue has been in discussion for about a month now but there was no official response from any senior member of the government of India so far.

China Rejects US President’s Offer to Mediate Between China and India to End Their Border Standoff

May 30, 2020

China on Friday (May 29) rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border standoff, saying the two countries do not need the intervention of a "third party" to settle their differences.

World Sikh Parliament Condemns Grotesque Attack on Derby Gurdwara

May 28, 2020

“Sikhs across the world were appalled at the grotesque act of violence on Monday in Derby during which an intruder smashed through the entrance to Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara on Stanhope Road and left a note at the premises suggesting the attack was somehow a reprisal for India’s human rights

Xi Jinping Tells Chinese Military to Scale up Training and Battle Preparedness, And Think About Worst-Case Scenarios

May 27, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed achieving the targets and missions of strengthening the national defense and armed forces for 2020, while maintaining effective epidemic control on a regular basis, according to Chinese Official media Global Times.

LAC Between China & India Continue to Heat Up; China Expands Airbase Near Ladakh; Indian Military’s Top Brass Meets Modi

May 27, 2020

Escalation of border dispute between China and India in Ladakh is on the rise since past few weeks. Chinese and Indian troops have been engaged in aggressive posturing at Pangong Tso lake, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldi for the past three weeks.

Tensions Mount Between China and India Amidst Fresh Flareup of Border Dispute in Ladakh Region [Special Report]

May 24, 2020

Border dispute between China and India in Ladakh region has flared up again. This has led to increase in border tensions between China and India. This special report by Sikh Siyasat News consists of all relevant updates.

United Nations Under Secretary General Express Concerns on Increasing Hate Speech and Discrimination Against Minorities in India

May 19, 2020

United Nations Under Secretary General (USG) Adama Dieng who is also the UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide has expressed his concerns over discrimination against minorities in India since the adoption of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Statement from Academics and Activists from UK on Crackdown on Dissent in India

May 13, 2020

We condemn the brutal crackdown on dissent and protest which has accompanied India’s Covid-19 lockdown. The Modi government has launched a witch-hunt of students and activists and is charging them under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Likely Impacts of Corona Pandemic on World Order, South Asia, Punjab and the Sikhs [Special Talk]

May 12, 2020

Sikh Siyasat Editor Parmjeet Singh talked to Tridivesh Singh Maini, policy analyst at Jindal School of International affairs about likely impacts of corona pandemic on the World order, global economy, regional powers, South Asia, Punjab and the Sikhs. This is full video recording of the talk.

Several Soldiers Injured in Two Clashes Between Chinese & Indian Troops Along Ladakh and Sikkim

May 10, 2020

Chandigarh: Border tensions between China and India have flared up once again with at least two incidents of violent clashes and stone-pelting taking place between rival troops in Ladakh and Sikkim over the last week. Media reports say that the clashes left several soldiers on both sides injured. A report in Times of India (ToI) […]

Another Indian Spy to Face Trial in Germany for Spying on Sikhs and Kashmiris

May 9, 2020

As per reports, another Indian will stand trial in Germany accused of spying on Sikh and Kashmiri communities for New Delhi's secret service.

Immediate Action Needed To Resettle Sikh and Hindu Victims of Religious Persecution in Afghanistan

May 2, 2020

After the attacks on March 25, 2020, in the Gurdwara Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji in Kabul, the Sikh Diaspora moved swiftly to condemn the persons and groups responsible.

Sikh Flag Hosted at City Hall of Holyoke (USA) on Khalistan Declaration Day: WSP

April 30, 2020

In a written statement the World Sikh Parliament (WSP) has congratulated the global Sikh community on the Khalistan Declaration day. Notably, 29 April is observed as ‘Khalistan Declaration Day’ as on this day in 1986 the Panthic Committee had issued ‘Declaration of Khalistan’.

USCIRF Lists Opening of Kartarpur Sahib Corridor as Positive Development

April 29, 2020

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has listed the opening of Kartarpur Sahib corridor as a positive development in its Annual Report 2020.

USCIRF Recommends to Put India in ‘Blacklist’, Impose Targeted Sanctions

April 29, 2020

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) yesterday (April 28) released its 2020 Annual Report, documenting significant developments during 2019, including remarkable progress in Sudan and a sharp downward turn in India, and making recommendations to enhance the U.S. government’s promotion of freedom of religion or belief abroad in 2020.

‘Toxic Lockdown Culture’ of Repressive Coronavirus Measures Worries UN Human Rights High Commission

April 28, 2020

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, said that emergency powers “should not be a weapon Governments can wield to quash dissent, control the population, and even perpetuate their time in power”.

World Sikh Organisation (WSO) Raises Concerns Over Indian Interference in Canada

April 18, 2020

In a written release issued on Friday (April 17), the World Sikh Organization of Canada said that it was deeply disturbed by a report revealing that Indian intelligence agencies “attempted to use money and disinformation to “covertly influence” Canadian politicians”.

R&AW and IB Interference in Canada: Sikh Bodies- OGC and BCGC Raise Alarm

April 18, 2020

The Ontario Gurdwaras Committee (OGC) and British Columbia Gurudwaras Council (BCGC) is deeply disturbed by reports alleging that Indian intelligence agencies coordinated efforts to influence Canadian elected officials and are attempting to undermine the core of Canadian society.

Newly Surfaced Document Reveals R&AW and IB’s Covert Influence Operation Targeting Canadian Politicians

April 18, 2020

Yet another instance of Indian intelligence agencies' attempt to use money and disinformation to influence Canadian politicians has come into light.

Interfaith Human Rights and Activist Groups Write To US and UN for Safety of Afghan Sikhs

April 10, 2020

A number of interfaith human rights and activists groups have written to United States Embassy (Kabul) Chargé d’Affaires Ross Wilson and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representative in Afghanistan about persecution of Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan.

India Must Free Arbitrarily Detained Kashmiri Prisoners: International Human Rights Groups

April 7, 2020

Various international human rights organisations have issued a joint release urging the Government of India to free arbitrarily detained Kashmiri prisoners. Indian state imposed widespread restrictions of movement and communication in internationally disputed region of Kashmir after the Government of India changed it's domestic constitution on August 5, 2019 in an attempt to abrogate special political status of Jammu and Kashmir.

Kabul Sikh Gurdwara Attack: India’s NIA Registers Case, Says Kerala Man’s Involvement Suspected

April 6, 2020

India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a case with regard to attack on Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Vulnerable Workers in Supply Chains Need Urgent Protection to Survive Impact of Covid-19: IDSN

April 4, 2020

International Dalit Solidarity Network (IDSN) has strongly urged governments and companies with supply chains in South Asia, to take measures to urgently protect migrant and informal workers, including Dalits, against a loss of income, social benefits, shelter and a means to feed themselves and their families, as Covid-19 measures and repercussions threaten their lives and livelihoods.

Is Coronavirus Airbrone? Check What World Health Organisation (WHO) Says

April 4, 2020

Coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, has caused lockdowns across the globe. People are concerned to know about how this virus spreads. A concern in this regard, is whether this virus is airbrone? or whether it spreads through air?

Political Prisoners Should Be Among First Released in Pandemic Response, says UN rights chief

April 4, 2020

Political prisoners should be among first released in pandemic response, says United Nations Human Rights chief. Ms. Bachelet’s spokesperson, Rupert Colville urged States to release “every person detained without sufficient legal basis, including political prisoners, and those detained for critical, dissenting views”.

Treat Migrants with Respects, Stop the Stigmatisation: UN Calls for ‘Domestic Solidarity’ in Coronavirus Battle in India

April 3, 2020

Pervasive challenges remain for hundreds-of-thousands of migrant workers in India whose lives were upended by the sudden lockdown across the country, in response to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, said the UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Thursday (April 02).

Invoking Kabul Attack on Sikh Gurdwara to Justify India’s CAA is Unjustified

April 2, 2020

This is in response to the write-up in 'The Tribune' by K N Pandita on CAA with reference to the horrific terror strike at a historic Gurdwara- Guru’s place- in Afghanistan, killing 25 innocent Sikh worshippers. The author seems to justify the controversial citizenship amendment legislation in the context of this attack.

Fed by Punjab Police & Musewala’s Song, AlJazeera, BBC Carry Fake Reports Vilifying COVID19 Victim Baldev Singh

March 30, 2020

A shameful vilifying campaign against Baldev Singh of Pathlava village and his family is joined by various Indian media outlets and international media outlets like AlJazeera and BBC. Both platforms have carried highly misleading reports vilifying Baldev Singh who was confirmed as COVID19 positive a day after his death on March 19.

Jamia Teachers’ Association Condemns massacre of Sikhs in Afghanistan

March 26, 2020

It is high time that the entire world unites to dismantle such terrorist organizations and works towards promoting brotherhood, peace and love among members of all religions and regions”, reads the statement issued by JTA.

WHO Delivers New Shipment of Medical Supplies for COVID-19 Response in Iran

March 26, 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) has delivered a new shipment of emergency medical supplies to the Islamic Republic of Iran as part of COVID-19 response measures.

UN Cheif António Guterres Condemns Deadly Attack on Sikhs in Afghanistan

March 26, 2020

In a statement issued by Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the UN chief condemned attack in Kabul on a Sikh [Gurdwara Sahib] in which dozens of civilians were killed and injured.

A Global Approach is the Only Way to Fight the Coronavirus: UN

March 26, 2020

To confront the unprecedented worldwide challenge posed by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, top UN officials on Wednesday, launched a massive humanitarian appeal to mitigate its impact, particularly on fragile countries with weak health systems.

Sikh Body Urges UN to Impress Upon US to Lift Sanctions Against Tehran in Wake of COVID-19 Breakout

March 25, 2020

Dal Khalsa has urged the United Nations to exercise all powers and use its clout to impress upon United States to lift sanctions against Iran as the country (Iran) was facing adverse impacts of the Corona virus outbreak in the form of severe shortage of medical requirements and access to adequate funds.

Gunmen, Suicide Bombers Attack Gurdwara Sahib in Kabul; At least 4 reportedly Killed

March 25, 2020

As per reports emanating from Kabul (Afghanistan) unknown gunmen and suicide bombers have stormed a Sikh Gurdwara Sahib on Wednesday, the interior ministry said.

No more posts to show