Indian State

NASA Says India’s Satellite Destruction A Terrible Thing As Debris Endanger Astronauts Abrad the ISS

Sikhs, Not Modi, Saved Kashmiris from Mobs: Omar Abdullah

India Bans Yasin Malik Led Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF)

Aseemanand, Others Acquitted in Samjhauta Express Blast Case

World Sikh Parliament Urges UN to Address Human Rights Violations in India

International Pressure Mounting on India to Stop Crushing Human Rights Work: Amnesty India

Indian Air Force’s MIG 21 Crashes in Bikaner (Rajasthan) After ‘Bird Hit’

SCI Hands Over Babri Masjid-Ram Mandir Land Dispute to 3 Mediators

Return Historical Artifacts of Sikh Reference Library: Amarinder Singh Writes to Indian Government

Over 200 Alleged Hate Crimes in 2018, Reveals ‘Halt the Hate’ Website

US To Terminate GSP Trade Preference for India

Balakot: IAF Chief Refuses to Give Number of People Killed; Says IAF Does not count Human Casualties

‘Hindutva Chauvinism’ Responsible for the Underlying Conflict and the Current Crisis in South Asia: WSP

China Welcomes ‘Goodwill Signal’ by Pakistan

India Ready for Scheduled Talks with Pakistan on Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

Hovering of War clouds over India and Pakistan on Kashmir Dispute Cries for World Powers’ Intervention : Dal Khalsa

Imperative that We Use Our Heads, Act with Wisdom: Imran Khan; India Does Not Wish To See Escalation: Sushma Swaraj in China

India’s Foreign Ministry Admits One Pilot is Missing; Pak Claims Two Are Captured

Pakistan Claims to Shoot Down Two Indian Fighter Planes; Says One Pilot Arrested

Pak Fighter Jets Cross Kashmir LoC, Drop Bombs; Indian Plane Crashes, Pilots Feared Dead

Indian Supreme Court Judge Recuses Himself in Sajjan Kumar Case

Punjab Border Districts Put on High Alert After Indian Air Force Drops Payload in PoK

Indian Foreign Secretary Holds Press Briefing on Balakot Air Strikes; Refuses to Take Questions

We’re Alive Today Because of Our Sikh Brothers in Jammu: Kashmiri Drivers

Gunbattle in Kashmir: Indian Army Major, Among 4 Armymen Killed; Media Says Army Killed Pulwama Mastermind

India Withdraws Security of 5 Pro-Freedom Kashmiri Leaders

Navjot Singh Sidhu Told To Leave Kapil Sharma Show After Pulwama Attack Remarks

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Indian State

Its’ Sri Harmandar Sahib, Sri Darbar Sahib, Not Golden Temple or Sunehri Mandir

May 2, 2019

SGPC) appointed acting jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib Giani Harpreet Singh has directed Sikhs throughout the world to refer to Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib, Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar as such and not as "Golden Temple".

SP Varanasi Candidate Teh Bahadur Yadav’s Nomination Rejected; SP to Move SCI

May 1, 2019

Dismissed BSF personnel Tej Bahadur Yadav's nomination for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat has been cancelled by the Election Commission saying that he allegedly failed to meet the deadline for submission of certain documents.

Tirlokpuri Massacre: Indian Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction of 15 in 1984 Sikh Genocide Case

April 30, 2019

Indian Supreme Court today set aside conviction of 15 men held guilty of "rioting and arson" in a connection with genocidal massacre of Sikhs in East Delhi’s Trilokpuri in November 1984.

Modi Returns as the Prodigal Son of the Far Right in India [Op-Ed]

April 26, 2019

On April 21, as terror gripped Sri Lanka in the aftermath one of the worst attacks witnessed by the country in recent years, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a message of condolence to Colombo.

“Punjab Disappeared” Documentary To Be Premiered in Delhi Today

April 26, 2019

A documentary film titled "Punjab Disappeared" will be premiered in Delhi on Friday (April 26). The film will be screened at 5:30 PM in Jawahar Bhawan (opposite to Shastri Bhawan), Dr. Rajinder Prasad Road, New Delhi.

Indian Interference in Canadian Politics ‘Shocking’: World Sikh Organization

April 24, 2019

The World Sikh Organization of Canada said in a written statement (copy available with Sikh Siyasat News) that it was deeply troubled by a report published today in the Globe & Mail that states Patrick Brown, the then leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party, was “under ‘pressure’ from the Indian consulate” to reject a Sikh candidate during a nomination battle in May 2017.

Space of Dissent in Indian Subcontinent – Exclusive Speech of Social Activist Himashu Kumar

April 23, 2019

Students For Society (SFS) held a discussion dedicated to 100th anniversary of Saka Jallianwala Bagh of 1919. The discussion was held at Law Auditorium of Panjab University in Chandigarh on 12 April, 2019.

Minorities in Indian Subcontinent and the State Policy of Repression

April 22, 2019

Pragya Thakur’s Candidature Highlights BJP’s Double Standard on Terror: Dal Khalsa

April 18, 2019

Dal khalsa said the BJP’s choice of Hindutva terror face –Pragya Thakur, as their candidate for Bhopal parliamentary seat is a clear case of double standards of the Modi government on terrorism.

Confronting Indian Interference in Sikh Affairs [Op-Ed.]

April 17, 2019

The interference of the Indian Government through its various intelligence agencies in Sikh affairs, both within Indian occupied Punjab and our diaspora communities, has been an ongoing process since 1984.

Germany Indicts Couple Spying on Sikhs for India’s R&AW

April 13, 2019

A Sikh couple has been indicted by Germany for spying on Sikh and Kashmiri separatists and provide information to Indian intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). This is second such case after a Sikh man was convicted and sentenced to nine months jail by a German court for spying on Sikhs there in 2014.

How India’s Ruling Party Mobilizes Indian-Americans to Win Elections [Op-Ed]

April 8, 2019

India is having its general elections in coming weeks. Partisanship in India is no better than in the United States. Probably much worse. Political party choices polarize families, friends, and whole communities, and every election season can be a very divisive time.

Framed in 157 cases, Woman Gets Acquitted in All, Released After 12 Years from Chhattisgarh Jail

April 8, 2019

After 12 long years, Nirmalakka has finally been acquitted in all the cases that were registered against her.

NASA Says India’s Satellite Destruction A Terrible Thing As Debris Endanger Astronauts Abrad the ISS

April 2, 2019

The head of NASA on Monday branded India's destruction of one of its satellites a "terrible thing" that had created 400 pieces of orbital debris and led to new dangers for astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

Sikhs, Not Modi, Saved Kashmiris from Mobs: Omar Abdullah

March 27, 2019

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday (March 26) that it was the Sikh community and not Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who saved Kashmiri students from mob violence in Jammu and other places.

India Bans Yasin Malik Led Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF)

March 22, 2019

The Indian state has reportedly banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF). The pro-freedom Kashmiri organisation was led by Yasin Malik, who is under arrest and at present lodged in Jammu's Kot Balwal jail.

Aseemanand, Others Acquitted in Samjhauta Express Blast Case

March 20, 2019

A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Panchkula on Wednesday acquitted all four accused, including Aseemanand in 2007 Samjhauta Express blast case.

World Sikh Parliament Urges UN to Address Human Rights Violations in India

March 18, 2019

The World Sikh Parliament (WSP) said in a written statement issued yesterday that it followed up its recent written submissions to the UN High Commissioner on Human Rights with a series of important initiatives this week, aimed at raising the profile of key Sikh human rights concerns.

International Pressure Mounting on India to Stop Crushing Human Rights Work: Amnesty India

March 15, 2019

Pressure from the international community is mounting on the Indian government to put an end to the crackdown on human rights work in India, Amnesty India today said.

Indian Air Force’s MIG 21 Crashes in Bikaner (Rajasthan) After ‘Bird Hit’

March 8, 2019

A MiG-21 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan’s Bikaner on Friday. The plane crashed after it reportedly suffered a bird hit.

SCI Hands Over Babri Masjid-Ram Mandir Land Dispute to 3 Mediators

March 8, 2019

The Supreme Court of India (SCI) today handed over the Babri Masjid-Ram Mandir land dispute to a committee of 3 mediators.

Return Historical Artifacts of Sikh Reference Library: Amarinder Singh Writes to Indian Government

March 7, 2019

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has written to Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh seeking the immediate restoration of the historic materials removed from the Sikh Reference Library of Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar, during June 1984 attack on Sikh Gurdwaras by the Indian Army.

Over 200 Alleged Hate Crimes in 2018, Reveals ‘Halt the Hate’ Website

March 5, 2019

A disturbing number of alleged hate crimes - including assault, rape and murder – were reported in 2018 against people from marginalized groups, especially Dalits and Muslims, said Amnesty India today, as it released data recorded on its interactive website, ‘Halt the Hate’.

US To Terminate GSP Trade Preference for India

March 5, 2019

The US President Donald Trump's administration has expressed its intentions to scrap Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) trade preference for India.

Balakot: IAF Chief Refuses to Give Number of People Killed; Says IAF Does not count Human Casualties

March 4, 2019

Amid ongoing speculations in Indian media over the number of people killed in the Balakot air strikes by the Indian Air Force, Indian Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa on Monday said the IAF does not count human casualties and said that statement (on casualties at Balakot) will be made by the government.

‘Hindutva Chauvinism’ Responsible for the Underlying Conflict and the Current Crisis in South Asia: WSP

March 3, 2019

In a written statement issued yesterday (copy available with Sikh Siyasat News), the World Sikh Parliament (WSP) said: "India’s incessant journey to an ever more right-wing Hindutva position, in terms of its treatment of other nations, minorities and even neighbouring states, has led to the dangerous but almost inevitable crisis witnessed in the sub-continent over recent days".

China Welcomes ‘Goodwill Signal’ by Pakistan

March 1, 2019

China today welcomed the “goodwill signal” by the Pakistan side responding to reports of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s announcement that the captured Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman would be released as a gesture of peace.

India Ready for Scheduled Talks with Pakistan on Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

March 1, 2019

Indian government has reportedly said that it was open for talks on the Kartarpur Corridor issue that are scheduled for March 13 and receive the delegation from Pakistan.

Hovering of War clouds over India and Pakistan on Kashmir Dispute Cries for World Powers’ Intervention : Dal Khalsa

February 28, 2019

As war clouds are hovering over India and Pakistan following air strikes on each other’s territory, the Dal Khalsa has called upon the United Nations to intervene to end hostilities between both the nuclear countries as the entire region is under threat.

Imperative that We Use Our Heads, Act with Wisdom: Imran Khan; India Does Not Wish To See Escalation: Sushma Swaraj in China

February 27, 2019

Hours after an aerial clash between Indian and Pakistani air forces along the Line of Control, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan today said the “sole purpose” to carry out strikes across LoC was to tell India that “if they can come here, we can go there too”.

India’s Foreign Ministry Admits One Pilot is Missing; Pak Claims Two Are Captured

February 27, 2019

India's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that one of their pilots is missing, after Pakistan claimed to have captured two Indian pilots.

Pakistan Claims to Shoot Down Two Indian Fighter Planes; Says One Pilot Arrested

February 27, 2019

Reports in Pakistani media say that the Pakistani Air Force shot down two Indian fighter planes. The claim is not yet confirmed by the Indian side but reports in Indian media do mention "crash" of an Indian Airforce Plane in Budhgam area of Jammu and Kashmir.

Pak Fighter Jets Cross Kashmir LoC, Drop Bombs; Indian Plane Crashes, Pilots Feared Dead

February 27, 2019

As per media reports Pakistani fighter jets crossed LoC and entered into Indian Occupied Kashmir's air space on Wednesday, 27 February. A report in The Quint notes that the Pak jets dropped bombs on the way out.

Indian Supreme Court Judge Recuses Himself in Sajjan Kumar Case

February 26, 2019

Indian Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjiv Khanna today recused himself from hearing Sikh genocide convict Sajjan Kumar’s appeal against his conviction and sentencing by the Delhi High Court.

Punjab Border Districts Put on High Alert After Indian Air Force Drops Payload in PoK

February 26, 2019

Punjab government has put its border districts on high alert in the wake of the Indian Air Force (IAF)'s intrusion into Pakistan Occupied territory of Kashmir across the Line of Control.

Indian Foreign Secretary Holds Press Briefing on Balakot Air Strikes; Refuses to Take Questions

February 26, 2019

Indian government has said that it carried out a “non-military preemptive action specifically targeted at a Jaish-e-Mohammed camp” in Balakot.

We’re Alive Today Because of Our Sikh Brothers in Jammu: Kashmiri Drivers

February 20, 2019

Amid mob attacks in Jammu recently, scores of Sikh saviours had come riding on Bullet bikes to the rescue of many Kashmiris in Gujjar Nagar. Back home, a few Kashmiri drivers recall the chilling encounters, with a shimmering Sikh hope. Following details were originally published by Free Press Kashmiri under title: “‘We’re alive today because […]

Gunbattle in Kashmir: Indian Army Major, Among 4 Armymen Killed; Media Says Army Killed Pulwama Mastermind

February 18, 2019

As per reports emanating from Jammu and Kashmir four Indian Army personnel, including a Major, were killed on Monday in a gun battle with militants in Pulwama district. Two militants were also killed by the Indian forces during the encounter.

India Withdraws Security of 5 Pro-Freedom Kashmiri Leaders

February 17, 2019

It is learnt that the Jammu and Kashmir administration today issued orders to withdraw security of five pro-freedom Kashmiri leaders.

Navjot Singh Sidhu Told To Leave Kapil Sharma Show After Pulwama Attack Remarks

February 16, 2019

As per reports Punjab cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, a member of The Kapil Sharma Show, has been asked to leave the comedy show following his comments on the Pulwama terror attack. He will be replaced by Archana Puran Singh on the show.

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