Indian State

Sikh Federation America Calls Nikhil Gupta’s Guilty Plea a “Grave Moment” for International Law and Sovereignty

Editors Guild of India Issues Advisory Against Biased & Baseless Media Reporting of Farmers Protests

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

How Present Farmers’ Struggle is Different From Previous Agitations? & Why We Need For Punjab Centric Agrarian Model?

Need & Possibilities of Punjab Centric Agrarian Model & Role of Social Structure: Bhai Mandhir Singh

30 Sikh Organizations Write Open Letter to Facebook Against Sikh Censorship

Delhi Pushing Punjab to the Wall: Dal Khalsa

Gurmeet Ram Rahim “Secretly” Granted Parole by Haryana BJP Govt.

Nagas Will Never Join Indian Union, Nor Accept India’s Constitution: NSCN (I-M) Chief Muivah

Blue Star Over Patiala: (Special Article by Mallika Kaur)

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

Delhi Takhat & Struggling People of Subcontinent: Speech During Event on Federalism & State Autonomy

Sikh Body Wants Indian Government to Reopen Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

India’s R&AW Agent Goes on Trial in Germany for Spying on Sikhs and Kashmiris

Democrat US Presidential Nominee Joe Biden’s Stance on “Threats to India”

Sikhs, Bahujans, Muslims Hold Joint Protest in Punjab on 15 August

Amidst Deepening Strains, India Bars China Ships from Oil Trade

Adverse Public Opinion Prevails in India Against China, finds Survey

Is China Going to Engage with India in Himachal Pradesh Now? South Asian Geopolitics Update

Enforcing Silence: India’s War on Sikh Social Media – A Report by World Sikh Organization

Sikh Body Releases Report on Indian Crackdown on Sikh Social Media

Bombay High Court Hearing PIL Seeks UAPA Against Twitter

PUCL Demands Immediate Transfer of Varavara Rao to Specialised Hospital

Sikh Lawyer Releases Latest List of UAPA Cases in Punjab; Congress Govt. Using UAPA Faster than Last SAD-BJP Govt.

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

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Indian State

Sikh Federation America Calls Nikhil Gupta’s Guilty Plea a “Grave Moment” for International Law and Sovereignty

February 18, 2026

The Sikh Federation America has termed Nikhil Gupta's guilty plea in the murder-for-hire plot against activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun a critical turning point, demanding that justice extend beyond intermediaries to the Indian officials who orchestrated the operation.

How UN and Indian Human Rights Regimes Ignored Violations in Punjab: What Sikhs Should Do Now?

December 20, 2025

In this speech he discussed the Sikh experience of their interaction with the United Nations and the Indian state, the components of the Indian state, and what Sikhs need to do in order to get the human rights issued properly addressed at the UN level and within the Indian system.

On State’s Attack to Target the Credibility of Struggle: Speech of Bhai Daljit Singh

October 26, 2025

During a Gurmat Samagam at village Panj+war on 12 July 2025, Bhai Daljit Singh shared his views with the Sangat. This is full speech of Bhai Daljit Singh.

UK Report on India’s Transnational Repression | Dabinderjit Singh on Sikh Diaspora Concerns in UK

August 5, 2025

A recent report by the UK Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) has raised serious concerns about transnational repression by over a dozen countries, including India. The report highlights how Indian state actions are targeting individuals and communities in the UK, with the Sikh diaspora being among those most affected.

Canadian Sikh Organizations Raise Alarm Over Appointment of IPS Parag Jain as New RAW Chief

July 4, 2025

The recent appointment of Parag Jain as the new Chief of India’s foreign intelligence agency, the Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW), has sparked sharp condemnation from Sikh organizations across Canada.

Exclusive Report on Indian Spy Network in Germany: How Indian Secret Service Spy on Sikh Diaspora?

June 7, 2025

The Sikh diaspora in Germany is small in number, but it maintains a visible presence through outspoken advocacy and activism on issues affecting Sikhs in India and Punjab. Over the past decade, German authorities have arrested and prosecuted several individuals accused of spying for India's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).

Extra Judicial Killing: After 31 years, CBI Court Jails Ex-Officer of Punjab Police

April 6, 2024

On 30 March 2024 in a 32-year-old case, a Special CBI court sentenced recently ex-SP Amarjit Singh to 10 years imprisonment for the abduction of Balwinder Singh of village Jhabal, Tarn Taran.

Rishi Sunak Playing Dangerous Politics by Demonizing Sikhs to Appease India: Sikh Federation UK

September 8, 2023

The Sikh Federation UK has alleged that British Prime Minster Rishi Sunak is playing dangerous politics ahead of his meeting with Narendra Modi in Delhi by demonising British Sikh minority to simply appease India.

Sikh Siyasat’s Facebook Page Blocked in India Without Any Intimation

July 6, 2021

A year after blocking Sikh Siyasat’s news websites in India, the Government of India today blocked Sikh Siyasat’s Facebook page too. Sikh Siyasat is a Punjab based news and media house which focuses on news and analysis related to issues concerning Punjab and the Sikhs. Started in 2006, the Sikh Siyasat remained a trusted source of information and analysis, especially on issues concerning Punjab and the Sikhs. Sikh Siyasat's Facebook page is followed by more than 2 lakh 41 thousands people out of which considerable numbers were from Punjab and India.

Govt. Violating Fundamental Rights By Installing Mobile & Internet Jammers: Says HC Lawyers

December 7, 2020

In a series of ongoing daily peaceful protest advocates of Punjab and Haryana High Court under the banner of Lawyers in Solidarity with Farmers (LSF) showed solidarity with the farmers against the three Farm Laws passed by Parliament.

Editors Guild of India Issues Advisory Against Biased & Baseless Media Reporting of Farmers Protests

December 7, 2020

In an advisory released on December 4m the Editors Guild of India (EGI) has expressed concerns about the news coverage of the farmers' protests in the India’s capital, wherein certain sections of the media have been labelling them as “Khalistanis”, “ anti-nationals”, and other such terms to “delegitimise the protests without any evidence or proof”.

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.

How Present Farmers’ Struggle is Different From Previous Agitations? & Why We Need For Punjab Centric Agrarian Model?

November 25, 2020

A discussion was organized at Teachers Home, Bathinda on 19 November 2020. The top of this discussion was "Punjab Centric Agrarian Model". Speaking during this event farmers' leader S. Megh Raj Singh Bhai Mandhir Singh explained that how present farmers' struggle was different from previous farmers' agitations and why there was a need for Punjab centric agrarian model.

Need & Possibilities of Punjab Centric Agrarian Model & Role of Social Structure: Bhai Mandhir Singh

November 24, 2020

Under "Waris Punjab De" campaign by Shambhu Morcha, a discussion was organised at Teachers Home, Bathinda on 19 November 2020. The top of this discussion was "Punjab Centric Agrarian Model".

30 Sikh Organizations Write Open Letter to Facebook Against Sikh Censorship

November 14, 2020

London: After Facebook mass censored Sikh posts during #SikhGenocide remembrance movements last week, a meeting was held between dozens of Sikh organisations in the United Kingdom. The representatives unanimously agreed that the censorship, on this occasion largely carried out on Facebook but also seen on Instagram and Twitter, was centered on stifling anything linked to […]

Delhi Pushing Punjab to the Wall: Dal Khalsa

November 8, 2020

Participating in the farmers’ stir against contentious farm laws on November 5, the Dal Khalsa warned the Narendra Modi Government for pushing Punjab to the wall.

Gurmeet Ram Rahim “Secretly” Granted Parole by Haryana BJP Govt.

November 7, 2020

BJP led government in Haryana reportedly granted Gurmeet Ram Rahim a day’s parole on October 24. Gurmeet Ram Rahim is head of Dera Sauda Sirsa and is undergoing jail after he was convicted by a special CBI court for murder and rape.

Nagas Will Never Join Indian Union, Nor Accept India’s Constitution: NSCN (I-M) Chief Muivah

October 16, 2020

An online news portal 'The Wire' has published a piece penned by renowned journalist Karan Thapar which is said to be based on interview of Naga freedom movement leader and NSCN (I-M) chief Thuingaleng Muivah.

Blue Star Over Patiala: (Special Article by Mallika Kaur)

October 12, 2020

With India’s paramilitary in Amritsar for the 32nd anniversary of Indian Army's attack on Darbar Sahib and other Sikh Gurdwaras, survivors 200 km away challenge the prevailing narrative.

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.

Delhi Takhat & Struggling People of Subcontinent: Speech During Event on Federalism & State Autonomy

September 20, 2020

Sikh Siyasat editor Parmjeet Singh presented discussed the defining characteristics of the Delhi Takht and prevalent visions amongst the resistance movements, while stressing that at this juncture the struggling peoples of the Indian Region need to unite for dismantling the current structure of Delhi Takhat.

Sikh Body Wants Indian Government to Reopen Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

September 11, 2020

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has demanded that the government of India should reopen Kartarpur Sahib corridor for yatris. The corridor which connects Kartarpur Sahib in Narowal district of West Punjab with Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district of East Punjab was opened in November last year to allow Sikhs from eastren side to visit the sacred place of Kartarpur Sahib, once inhabited by Guru Nanak Ji.

India’s R&AW Agent Goes on Trial in Germany for Spying on Sikhs and Kashmiris

August 27, 2020

An Indian citizen is accused of spying on Sikh and Kashmiri communities in Germany for New Delhi's secret services went on trial in Frankfurt on Tuesday. The suspect, identified as 54-year-old Balvir Singh, is accused of working for the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India's foreign intelligence agency, from at least January 2015.

Democrat US Presidential Nominee Joe Biden’s Stance on “Threats to India”

August 16, 2020

While addressing the Indian-American community on August 15, marked as Independence Day by India, Democratic US presidential nominee Joe Biden said that if elected, he would stand with New Delhi in confronting the threats it faces.

Sikhs, Bahujans, Muslims Hold Joint Protest in Punjab on 15 August

August 15, 2020

A number of Sikh, Bahujan and Muslim activists held a joint protest at Jalandhar on August 15, which is marked annually as independence day by the Indian state. It is learnt that activists belonging to Dal Khalsa, Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann), Rashtriya Muslim Morcha, Bhaujan Kranti Morcha, Sikh Youth Federation Bhindrawale (SYFB) and Akal Federation participated in this protest.

Amidst Deepening Strains, India Bars China Ships from Oil Trade

August 14, 2020

China owned and flagged vessels have been barred from bidding on tenders for chartering tankers to import crude oil and petroleum productions or to export oil products such as diesel out of the India.

Adverse Public Opinion Prevails in India Against China, finds Survey

August 12, 2020

The complexities of developing equations between China and India are increasing in various spheres. Public opinion is one such sphere. In a survey 72 per cent said they believe India could win in a war against China.

Is China Going to Engage with India in Himachal Pradesh Now? South Asian Geopolitics Update

August 8, 2020

China and India are two key players in South-Asian Geopolitics. The militaries of both powers were engaged in a standoff in Eastern Ladakh recently. Though both sides jointly declared to disengage and deescalate in mid-July, there has been little progress in deescalation along the disputed Line of Actual Control.

Enforcing Silence: India’s War on Sikh Social Media – A Report by World Sikh Organization

July 21, 2020

The World Sikh Organisation (WSO) of Canada has released a report on the crackdown on Sikh social media by Indian authorities. The report entitled “Enforcing Silence: India’s War on Sikh Social Media” examines recent developments and offers suggestions to social media platforms with respect to Sikh content.

Sikh Body Releases Report on Indian Crackdown on Sikh Social Media

July 21, 2020

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has released a report on the crackdown on Sikh social media by Indian authorities. The report entitled “Enforcing Silence: India’s War on Sikh Social Media” examines recent developments and offers suggestions to social media platforms with respect to Sikh content.

Bombay High Court Hearing PIL Seeks UAPA Against Twitter

July 17, 2020

Mumbai: Bombay High Court is hearing a ‘public interest litigation’ (PIL) seeking directions for National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India to take action against Twitter under penal provisions of law. What’s the Matter? According to available information in his PIL, the petitioner has requested the Bombay High Court to issue directions to the NIA to […]

PUCL Demands Immediate Transfer of Varavara Rao to Specialised Hospital

July 14, 2020

Varavara Rao is a renowned Telugu poet and intellectual who has been incarcerated since August, 2018 in the Bhima Koregaon case.

Sikh Lawyer Releases Latest List of UAPA Cases in Punjab; Congress Govt. Using UAPA Faster than Last SAD-BJP Govt.

July 13, 2020

An updated tentative list released by Sikh lawyer Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur has revealed that the Congress party led Punjab government is faster than previous SAD-BJP government in at least one perspective- registering cases under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). UAPA is considered present day notorious law and a new avatar of draconian TADA and POTA.

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.

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