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Seattle City Council in US Adopts Resolution Against India’s CAA-NRC & Religious Prosecution Under Modi Regime

India Is Nearing The Point of No Return & US Is Making A Bad Bet On India

Survivors Return to Auschwitz for Marking 75th Anniversary of Holocaust

International Court of Justice Directs Myanmar to Prevent Genocide of Rohingya Muslims

Excerpts from Press Conference of Russian Ambassador Nikolay Kudashev

Understanding the Escalation in US-Iran Affairs

Iran-U.S. Tensions: Statement of UN Chief, China & Russia; US Denies Visa to Iran’s Minister; Iran Designates US Forces as ‘Terrorists’

New Indian Army Chief Says Borders with China Not Settled Yet; Keeping Peace May Lead to Eventual Solution

OIC to Hold Meet on Situation in Kashmir and India’s CAA in Pakistan

China Calls India & Pakistan to Exercise Restrain Amidst Continuing Gunfire Across LoC in Kashmir

CAA, NRC May Affect Status of Indian Muslim Minority: Congressional Research Service

Sikh Body Knocks At UN Doors Over Developing Crisis in Indian Subcontinent; Says Minorities Are in Danger

Pakistan’s Army Takes Exception to Death Sentence to Pervez Musharraf

Two Indigenous Languages Are Dying Every Month: UN Assembly President

Strong Protest in California Against India’s Citizenship Amendment Act

Preparation for a Genocide Under Way in India: Warns Dr. Gregory H. Stanton

UN Human Rights Office Terms New Citizenship Law in India as ‘Fundamentally Discriminatory’

Germany: R&AW Stooge Couple Convicted For Spying on Sikhs and Kashmiris

U.S. Foreign Affairs Asia Sub-Committee to Hold Classified Hearing on Kashmir Issue

Consider Sanctions Against Amit Shah and Other Principal Indian Leaders: USCIRF to US Government

World Sikh Parliament Reported Human Rights Violations by India to the United Nations

Resolution Condemning Human Rights Violations in J&K and Supporting Kashmiri Self-determination Introduced in US Congress

Climate Change: Another Year of Record Gas Emissions, warns UN Meteorological Agency

US Election: Why Tulsi Gabbard’s ‘Hindutva’ Link Deserves Scrutiny

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Maharaja Ranjit Singh Named As “Greatest Leader of All Times” by BBC World Histories Magazine

March 17, 2020

Sher-e-Panjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh is named as the “Greatest Leader of All Time” in a poll conducted by BBC World Histories Magazine. The nominations for the contest were recommended by famous historians and over 5000 readers of the magazine voted in the poll.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Moves Indian Supreme Court Against CAA

March 4, 2020

The office of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has filed an intervention application in the Supreme Court against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Looming Threat of Genocide in India

March 3, 2020

by: Pieter Friedrich* I Last month, a widowed Muslim woman in India was arrested and charged with sedition — that is, with inciting an insurrection. Here’s the background. India’s Hindu nationalist government wants to pass a law requiring that every resident of the country prove their citizenship. In the state of Karnataka, this proposed […]

US Politicians Denounce “Deadly Surge of Religious Intolerance in India”

March 1, 2020

While nearly 40 people are dead from the ongoing violence in Delhi, a number of US politicians are raising their voices against the communal conflict which appears to be instigated by Hindu nationalist organizations affiliated with India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

USCIRF Condemns Delhi Violence; Urges India To Protect Muslims

February 27, 2020

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) expresses grave concern over the ongoing violence taking place in Delhi, India’s capital city.

World Sikh Parliament Applauds the UN Chief António Guterres’ Visit to Kartarpur Sahib

February 21, 2020

The UN chief, who was on a visit to Pakistan visited the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur Sahib and the Kartarpur Corridor along with the local Sikh community members on February 18.

UN Chief Expresses Concerns About India’s CAA, NRC and Kashmir

February 20, 2020

Amid concerns over India’s Citizenship Amendment Act and the proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC), United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has said it is necessary to do everything to prevent “statelessness” when a citizenship law is changed.

British Govt. Must Take Tough Stand Against MP’s Deportation From India: Sikh Federation UK

February 18, 2020

A British MP was denied entry into India yesterday. Labour party MP Debbie Abrahams was stopped at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Monday and she was sent back to Dubai, from where she had come to Delhi.

British MP Who Expressed Concerns About Kashmir Deported By India Without Explanation

February 18, 2020

British MP who was vocal on Kashmir issue was denied entry into India at IGI Airport in Delhi after her arrival on a valid visa. Reports say that the MP was deported back to Dubai from where she has come after her visa was revoked.

Hafiz Saeed Sentenced To 5 Years Rigorous Imprisonment

February 12, 2020

Lahore: As per reports emanating from Lahore Hafiz Saeed has been sentenced to 5 years imprisonment in each case against him. Hafiz Saeed’s lawyer Mohammad Imran maintained that Hafiz Saeed has been sentenced under pressure of Financial Action Task Force (FATF). He said that they would file appeal in higher court against today’s sentencing. #BREAKUNG […]

In India What We Are Seeing Is The Symptoms Of Fascism: Noam Chomsky

February 8, 2020

An interview Karthik Ramanathan did with Noam Chomsky, Professor of Linguistics, University of Arizona at his office in Tucson. Noam Chomsky taught at MIT for over 50 years and is a leading critic of US foreign policy and an inspiration for many generations of human beings.

2020’s ‘Wind of Madness’ Across The World Indicates Growing Instability: UN chief

February 7, 2020

Rising instability and unpredictable geopolitical tensions have led to a “wind of madness” across the world, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday (Feb. 4) during his main annual press conference for journalists at UN Headquarters in New York.

US Consul General to India David Ranz Caught into Controversy by Visiting RSS Headquarters

February 7, 2020

German Ambassador Walter Lindner sparked raging controversy in July 2019 after he visited the headquarters of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India and laid flowers at the feet of the paramilitary’s first chief.

Seattle Resolution Denounces Indian PM Narendra Modi as the “Butcher of Gujarat”

February 7, 2020

A City of Seattle resolution against India’s Citizenship Amendment Act denounces Indian PM Narendra Modi for “promoting violence against religious minorities” that allegedly earned him the nickname “Butcher of Gujarat.”.

Copy of Seattle City Council Legislature’s Resolution Against India’s CAA-NRC

February 6, 2020

On 3 February 2020, the City of Seattle became the first in the U.S. to adopt a resolution denouncing India’s contentious Citizenship Amendment Act and proposed National Register of Citizens. The resolution was moved by Councilmember Sawant.

Seattle City Council in US Adopts Resolution Against India’s CAA-NRC & Religious Prosecution Under Modi Regime

February 5, 2020

India Is Nearing The Point of No Return & US Is Making A Bad Bet On India

February 4, 2020

America is dangerously emboldening India’s Hindu nationalist government as it nears the point of no return. Modi, whose term ends in 2024, could be succeeded by someone far more extreme.

Survivors Return to Auschwitz for Marking 75th Anniversary of Holocaust

January 27, 2020

Around 200 survivors returned to Auschwitz to attend a memorial event today. Delegates from 50 countries also attended the memorial event.

International Court of Justice Directs Myanmar to Prevent Genocide of Rohingya Muslims

January 23, 2020

The Hague-based International Court of Justice has ordered Myanmar to take emergency measures to prevent genocide of the Rohingya Muslim minority.

Excerpts from Press Conference of Russian Ambassador Nikolay Kudashev

January 22, 2020

Russian Ambassador Nikolay Kudashev held a press conference on last Friday. The press conference was held after the conclusion of Raisina dialogue that was attended by foreign ministers, military officials and other high level government representatives and diplomats of various countries- including Russia and India.

Understanding the Escalation in US-Iran Affairs

January 9, 2020

The US and Iran have different ideologies and goals that motivate their interests within the Middle East region. It becomes close to impossible for both parties to hold parallel influence in that region.

Iran-U.S. Tensions: Statement of UN Chief, China & Russia; US Denies Visa to Iran’s Minister; Iran Designates US Forces as ‘Terrorists’

January 7, 2020

Amidst heightened tensions between Iran and United States (U.S.), the UN chief said that geopolitical tensions are at its highest this century.

New Indian Army Chief Says Borders with China Not Settled Yet; Keeping Peace May Lead to Eventual Solution

January 2, 2020

New Indian Army chief M. M. Naravane on Wednesday said that the Indian State's border with China were not settled yet. He said with China, the Indian state has "Line of Actual Control" (LoAC). He hoped that maintaining peace and tranquility along India's border with China will lead to an "eventual solution" to the boundary dispute.

OIC to Hold Meet on Situation in Kashmir and India’s CAA in Pakistan

December 30, 2019

A vital meeting of 57-member Organisation for Islamic Corporation (OIC) on Kashmir and India's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in April 2020. Information in this regard surfaced in a report on Radio Pakistan.

China Calls India & Pakistan to Exercise Restrain Amidst Continuing Gunfire Across LoC in Kashmir

December 27, 2019

The armed forces of India and Pakistan are engaged in firing across the Line of Control (LoC) at internationally disputed region of Kashmir for past few days.

CAA, NRC May Affect Status of Indian Muslim Minority: Congressional Research Service

December 27, 2019

The amended Citizenship law along with a National Register of Citizens (NRC) being planned by the Narendra Modi government “may affect the status” of Muslim minority in India, a report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) has said.

Sikh Body Knocks At UN Doors Over Developing Crisis in Indian Subcontinent; Says Minorities Are in Danger

December 20, 2019

Blaming the Narendra Modi led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government under Narendra Modi for its aggressive march against minorities and nationalities, the Dal Khalsa has reached out to the United Nations about the volatile developments that spell an anarchic situation for religious minorities in India.

Pakistan’s Army Takes Exception to Death Sentence to Pervez Musharraf

December 18, 2019

Pakistan's army has taken exception to award of death sentence to its former chief and ex-president of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf. He was sentenced to death by a special court yesterday in 'high treason' case.

Two Indigenous Languages Are Dying Every Month: UN Assembly President

December 18, 2019

Despite UN efforts throughout this International Year of Indigenous Languages to highlight the daily disappearance of mother tongues across the world, the President of the General Assembly (PGA) warned on Tuesday that “challenges persist nonetheless”.

Strong Protest in California Against India’s Citizenship Amendment Act

December 17, 2019

Over 200 people gathered in Northern California on December 15 to protest a controversial new citizenship law in Indian subcontinent which is sending shockwaves across that region.

Preparation for a Genocide Under Way in India: Warns Dr. Gregory H. Stanton

December 15, 2019

Internationally acclaimed expert Dr. Gregory H. Stanton has raised concerns about possible mass extermination of Muslims while briefing US Congress on situation in Kashmir and Assam.

UN Human Rights Office Terms New Citizenship Law in India as ‘Fundamentally Discriminatory’

December 14, 2019

A new law in India which expedites citizenship for certain religious minorities has been criticized by the UN human rights office for being “fundamentally discriminatory in nature”, UN Human Rights office said on Friday (Dec. 13).

Germany: R&AW Stooge Couple Convicted For Spying on Sikhs and Kashmiris

December 13, 2019

Two Indian citizens living in Germany have been found guilty of spying on Kashmiris and Sikhs for India's intelligence agency. The couple have been sentenced to suspended jail terms and large fines, a report in DW reads.

U.S. Foreign Affairs Asia Sub-Committee to Hold Classified Hearing on Kashmir Issue

December 12, 2019

Washington: The U.S. House of Representatives’ Foreign Affairs Asia Subcommittee will hold a classified hearing on the situation in Kashmir on Wednesday, said the sub-committee chair Brad Sherman on Twitter on December 11, 2019. “As Chair of the House Asia Subcommittee, I arranged a classified briefing. Tomorrow, top State Department and Intel officials will brief […]

Consider Sanctions Against Amit Shah and Other Principal Indian Leaders: USCIRF to US Government

December 11, 2019

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on Monday (Dec. 9) said that it is deeply troubled by the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB), originally introduced by Home Minister Amit Shah, in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of the Indian Parliament) given the religion criterion in the bill. "If the CAB passes in both houses of parliament, the United States government should consider sanctions against the Home Minister and other principal leadership", the statement added.

World Sikh Parliament Reported Human Rights Violations by India to the United Nations

December 10, 2019

10th December is a key date for human rights as on this day 70 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly, had meeting in Paris, and adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Resolution Condemning Human Rights Violations in J&K and Supporting Kashmiri Self-determination Introduced in US Congress

December 8, 2019

A resolution condemning the human rights violations taking place in Jammu and Kashmir and supporting Kashmiri self-determination is introduced in US House of representatives. The resolution is introduced by U.S. representative Rashida Tlaib on 21 November 2019.

Climate Change: Another Year of Record Gas Emissions, warns UN Meteorological Agency

November 26, 2019

Levels of the three main heat-trapping gases emitted into the atmosphere – carbon dioxide (CO2), methane, and nitrous oxide – have reached yet another high, the UN meteorological agency, WMO, said on Monday.

US Election: Why Tulsi Gabbard’s ‘Hindutva’ Link Deserves Scrutiny

November 25, 2019

After Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu to run for US president, failed to qualify for the September 2019 Democratic presidential debates, many wrote her campaign off as a lost cause.

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