United States of America

USA: Sikh bodies plans to picket White House during Narendra Modi’s US visit

Anti-Modi petition reset to zero after attaining 100K landmark by White House officials: Sikhs for Justice

USA: Anti-Modi petition crosses 100K mark, ‘Sikhs For Justice’ to picket White House, if Obama govt. hosts Modi

Case against Manmohan Singh by Sikhs for Justice: DoJ tells US court that ex-Indian PM still enjoys immunity

Sikhs for Justice (SJF) denied permissions to file amended complaint against Sonia Gandhi in US court

Impact of Sikh Coalition’s report: US Congress tells Dept. of Education & Justice to expand outreach to Sikh Americans in schools

SGPC for creating awareness about Sikh symbols in United States of America

USA: A new PSA aims to reverse anti-turban bias

US court authorized NSA to carry out surveillance on BJP, Muslim brotherhood, Pak’s PPP

Obama Govt. faces US court wrath over immunity to former Indian PM Manmohan Singh

US troops not to fight in Iraq this time: US President Barack Obama

Sacramento Interfaith Council Endorses U.S. House Resolution 417 to Focus Talks With India on Human Rights Issues

USA: Defense Secretary to consider plea for allowing Sikhs in US army

Sikh, Muslim Groups File Discrimination Complaints Against Amusement Park

15 US Senators ask Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to allow Sikhs to serve in US army

City Council in Irving, TX approves statue of Gandhi despite past protests

US: Young Sikhs in Maryland fight bias with diplomacy in the classroom

Hate crime charge against youth in New York attack on Sikh professor

US House Resolution Honoring the Sikh American community’s celebration of Vaisakhi

Pentagon’s new religious guidelines still discriminatory: Law and Policy for the Sikh Coalition

Sikhs in Washington to honor Oak Creek Police Officer Brian Murphy on Vaisakhi Day

California Congressman Tom McClintock Urges Protection of Religious Minorities in India

SGPC want US-admin to act against Cafe Press for Deingrating Sikh Gurus, Darbar Sahib

“Respect India’s Sovereignty” – Congress urged US Court to Throw Out 1984 Case; Judge Sweet Reserved Decision

Los Angeles Sikhs ask Congressman Brad Sherman to support & Co-Sponsor HR 417 for religious freedom in India

US: Report titled “Go Home Terrorist – A report on bullying against Sikh American Children” released in US Congress

US Court to hear Sikh genocide 1984 case against Congress (I) on March 19

New White House Initiative Brings Hope to Disadvantaged Youth

“Kaum De Heere” released in USA – List of Theatres screening the moive on March 14

Sikh Genocide 1984 case – US court allows Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) to serve notice on Dr. Manmohan Singh

U.S. report says Human rights violations, corruption widespread in India

History of Genocide of Indian Minorities Since 1984 — How US Congress Can Respond [OFMI Video]

Sikh group challenges Congress Party’s motion to dismiss 1984 rights violation case; US Court set to hear “Sikh Genocide” Case on March 19

Christians, Sikhs lobby U.S. Congress to defend India’s persecuted

US: Sikhs pack Congressional hearing room

Sikh Genocide 1984 related lawsuit in US – Sonia Gandhi won’t depose in court: Attorney Ravi Batra

Op-ED: Sikh Americans Remain Uncertain of New Pentagon Rules

USA: Sikhs for Justice want Sonia Gandhi to depose before US court in 1984 Sikh genocide related lawsuit

World Sikh Council (AR) Welcomes Easing Restrictions on Turban, Beard & Articles of Faith in US Military

SGPC welcomes Pentagon’s policy shift on wearing of symbols by Sikh soldiers

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United States of America

USA: Sikh bodies plans to picket White House during Narendra Modi’s US visit

September 18, 2014

New York, US (Sept. 18): As a formal US announcement about the upcoming talks between US President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recently made in Washington. Sikh groups in USA have responded by outlining their plans to picket the White House, where the two leaders will meet, to protest against the Indian leaders’ bid to marginalized religious minorities.

Anti-Modi petition reset to zero after attaining 100K landmark by White House officials: Sikhs for Justice

August 16, 2014

New York, USA (August 16, 2014): The Sikh rights group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has alleged that the White House officials have deliberately deleted bulks of entries of online petition to flop the campaign to stop Indian Prime Minister Nardendera Modi. According to Sikhs24, the SFJ has alleged that by the morning of August 13th, the online petition had 100,059 entries, however a bulk of the signatures were removed later on during the day on August 13.

USA: Anti-Modi petition crosses 100K mark, ‘Sikhs For Justice’ to picket White House, if Obama govt. hosts Modi

August 13, 2014

A petition calling on Barrack Obama President of Untied States of America to cancel the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the USA surpassed the 100, 000 mark which means the White House is required to issue an official response.

Case against Manmohan Singh by Sikhs for Justice: DoJ tells US court that ex-Indian PM still enjoys immunity

July 12, 2014

According to certain media reports the US Department of Justice has informed a US court that former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh continues to enjoy immunity in lawsuit related to human rights violation filed against him in by a Sikh NGO.

Sikhs for Justice (SJF) denied permissions to file amended complaint against Sonia Gandhi in US court

July 11, 2014

According to certain media reports, a US Federal court has denied permissions requested by a Human Rights and advocacy group – Sikhs for Justice, to file an amended complaint against India's Congress party president Sonia Gandhi in connection with a Sikh genocide 1984 related law suit.

Impact of Sikh Coalition’s report: US Congress tells Dept. of Education & Justice to expand outreach to Sikh Americans in schools

July 7, 2014

Gagandeep Kaur, a fourth grade student of John Sinnott Elementary School of Milpitas in California aspires to be an international football player. A forward in Under-10, the local Galaxy club football team, Kaur has been winning matches for her teammates by scoring maximum goals in the inter-club matches. But instead of becoming their favourite, Kaur has been drawing unusual attention from her teammates. Even in school, she and her 7-year-old brother, Agamjot Singh, are being bullied by other students for their uncut hair and Punjabi attire. Kids mock them and often touch and twist Agamjot's "joora", calling it names.

SGPC for creating awareness about Sikh symbols in United States of America

July 6, 2014

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has appealed to Sikh religious leaders and groups based in the US, Canada, Britain and other countries to join hands and launch campaigns in their respective countries about Sikh history and religion, with special emphasis on their religious symbols, like turban.

USA: A new PSA aims to reverse anti-turban bias

July 2, 2014

Actor and designer Waris Singh Ahluwalia appears in the spot created by the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, introducing the public to other notable Sikh Americans in an effort to address misconceptions about the community.

US court authorized NSA to carry out surveillance on BJP, Muslim brotherhood, Pak’s PPP

July 1, 2014

According to a report published by Washington Post newspaper with the reference of a classified document provided by former NSA contractor and privacy whistleblower Edward Snowden, a US court had authorized America's top spy agency in 2010 to carry out surveillance on the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) along with five other political organizations in the world, including Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood and Pakistan Peoples Party.

Obama Govt. faces US court wrath over immunity to former Indian PM Manmohan Singh

June 27, 2014

According to media reports Barack Obama government in US faced the wrath of a court in the country. A US court has asked the US government to respond by July 10 to a Sikh group's challenge to "suggestion of immunity" to former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh in a human rights violation case.

US troops not to fight in Iraq this time: US President Barack Obama

June 20, 2014

United States of America (USA) President Barack Obama reportedly said on Thursday (June 19) that the US would send up to 300 military advisers to support Iraqi forces confronting insurgents and was prepared to take targeted military action if necessary.

Sacramento Interfaith Council Endorses U.S. House Resolution 417 to Focus Talks With India on Human Rights Issues

May 17, 2014

Sacramento, California (May 17, 2014): The Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento (ICGS) announced on Wednesday (May 14, 2014) its endorsement of a U.S. House resolution which makes religious freedom and human rights issues the focus of American talks with India, stating in a letter: “We are persuaded of the importance of House Resolution 417 (known hereafter as H.Res. 417) because it will equitably uplift people of all faiths, while specifically calling for justice for minority communities victimized by religiously-motivated violence.”

USA: Defense Secretary to consider plea for allowing Sikhs in US army

May 6, 2014

Washington, US (May 06, 2014): It is learnt that the US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel would be considering requests made by over 120 lawmakers, both from the House of Representatives and the Senate, on allowing Sikhs to serve in the armed forces without any compromise of their religious identity and symbols, the Pentagon has said.

Sikh, Muslim Groups File Discrimination Complaints Against Amusement Park

May 4, 2014

Santa Clara, California (May 04, 2014): It is learnt that the United Sikhs and the California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) recently announced to file three complaints with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) against Boomers! amusement park, a subsidiary of Palace Entertainment Ltd., for barring park attendees wearing religious head coverings from its Go-Kart rides.

15 US Senators ask Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to allow Sikhs to serve in US army

May 2, 2014

Washington, United States (May 02, 2014): According to media reports fifteen influential Senators have asked US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to allow Sikhs to serve in the armed forces with their religious faith intact.

City Council in Irving, TX approves statue of Gandhi despite past protests

April 22, 2014

Irving, Texas (April 22, 2014): Two years ago, a life-size statue of Hindu religious icon Mohandas Gandhi was quietly approved for installation this October at Thomas Jefferson Park in Irving, TX, yet on Monday an association of Indian minorities sent a letter to the city council requesting they reconsider their decision, describing Gandhi as a “segregationist” who molested his grandnieces, was pen-pals with Adolf Hitler, and preached a doctrine of Hindu supremacism.

US: Young Sikhs in Maryland fight bias with diplomacy in the classroom

April 21, 2014

One recent afternoon, two dozen teenagers stayed late at Hoover Middle School in Potomac, Md., for a presentation on Jewish culture. They tasted matzoh brittle, spun dreidels, colored Purim masks and watched a video of a rabbi blowing a ram’s horn.

Hate crime charge against youth in New York attack on Sikh professor

April 20, 2014

New York, United States (April 20, 2014): It is learnt that a man accused of attacking a Sikh professor before a group of young men who had called the professor 'Osama' and a 'terrorist', has been arrested and charged with a hate crime on April 19.

US House Resolution Honoring the Sikh American community’s celebration of Vaisakhi

April 13, 2014

Honoring the Sikh American community’s celebration of Vaisakhi. - Whereas Sikhism is a religion founded in the Punjab region of South Asia over 5 centuries ago and introduced to the United States in the 19th century ...

Pentagon’s new religious guidelines still discriminatory: Law and Policy for the Sikh Coalition

April 11, 2014

Washington, DC (April 11, 2014): According to 21 faith and interfaith groups Pentagon's new religious guidelines are still discriminatory as they impose "stifling" requirements on religion observing service members.

Sikhs in Washington to honor Oak Creek Police Officer Brian Murphy on Vaisakhi Day

April 9, 2014

Washington, United States (April 09, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Guru Gobind Singh Foundation, a Sikh organization based in Washington, will honor Oak Creek Police Officer Brian Murphy with a Sewa (service) Award. Murphy, the first officer on the scene during the Aug. 5, 2012 shootings at the […]

California Congressman Tom McClintock Urges Protection of Religious Minorities in India

April 8, 2014

Two weeks ago, Congressman Tom McClintock (R-Roseville) became the first Republican from California to back a resolution insisting the U.S. dialogue with India about human rights and religious freedom issues.

SGPC want US-admin to act against Cafe Press for Deingrating Sikh Gurus, Darbar Sahib

April 8, 2014

The SGPC has issued a stern warning to Cafe Press, a US-based designer company, which has etched sketches of the Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) and of the Sikh gurus on some of its products including under garments.

“Respect India’s Sovereignty” – Congress urged US Court to Throw Out 1984 Case; Judge Sweet Reserved Decision

March 20, 2014

New York, USA (March 19, 2014): US Federal Judge Robert W. Sweet reserved the ruling after hearing arguments on Congress party's request to throw out 1984 Sikh Genocide case for lack of jurisdiction. Congress (I) is facing the charges of conspiring, aiding, abetting, organizing and carrying out attacks on the Sikh population of India after assassination of Indira Gandhi.

Los Angeles Sikhs ask Congressman Brad Sherman to support & Co-Sponsor HR 417 for religious freedom in India

March 19, 2014

Los Angeles, US (March 19, 2014): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), representatives of the Sikh community of Greater Los Angeles met with U.S. Representative Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) on Tuesday (March 18) morning to urge him to support a U.S. Congress Resolution that would require the United States to discuss religious freedom and human rights issues in formal dialogues with India.

US: Report titled “Go Home Terrorist – A report on bullying against Sikh American Children” released in US Congress

March 16, 2014

Washington DC (March 16, 2014) - The Sikh Coalition released a groundbreaking report on March 13, 2014 in US Congress, on the endemic and severe bullying of Sikh school children in America.

US Court to hear Sikh genocide 1984 case against Congress (I) on March 19

March 15, 2014

New York (March 14, 2014): A US Court is scheduled to hear 1984 Sikh rights violation case against Congress (I) on March 19. Federal Judge Robert W. Sweet will hear the arguments of the Congress (I) and “Sikhs For Justice” (SFJ) regarding US Court’s extra-territorial jurisdiction to conduct the trial against India’s ruling party for their role in genocidal attacks on during November 1984.

New White House Initiative Brings Hope to Disadvantaged Youth

March 15, 2014

Washington DC, USA (March 15, 2014): On February 28th, 2014, President Obama unveiled his, “My Brother’s Keeper” Initiative, which focuses on helping every disadvantaged youth find opportunities. Boys, and young, men of color, who are willing to work hard, will now have a new pipeline for mentor-ship, support networks, and skills.

“Kaum De Heere” released in USA – List of Theatres screening the moive on March 14

March 14, 2014

New York, United States (March 14, 2014): Punjabi film “Kaum De Heere”, based on events related to assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is facing a ban in India, but it was released today in United States (USA) besides some other parts of the world.

Sikh Genocide 1984 case – US court allows Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) to serve notice on Dr. Manmohan Singh

March 2, 2014

Washington, United States (March 02, 2014): It is learnt that a US Federal Judge in Washington has granted a Sikh rights group, Sikhs For Justice, the right to serve a notice on Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh through the Hague Service Convention.

U.S. report says Human rights violations, corruption widespread in India

March 2, 2014

New Delhi, India (March 02, 2014): According to certain media reports the United States of America (U.S.) Secretary of State John Kerry released the "Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2013 - India", which affirms that the most significant human rights problems were police and security force abuses, including extra-judicial killings, torture, and rape; widespread corruption at all levels of government, leading to denial of justice; and separatist, insurgent, and societal violence.

History of Genocide of Indian Minorities Since 1984 — How US Congress Can Respond [OFMI Video]

February 18, 2014

This video covers the Sikh Genocide in 1984, the Babri Mosque destruction in 1992, the murder of Australian missionary Graham Staines in 1999, the Gujarat Genocide in 2002, and the Odisha Pogrom of Christians in 2008.

Sikh group challenges Congress Party’s motion to dismiss 1984 rights violation case; US Court set to hear “Sikh Genocide” Case on March 19

February 18, 2014

New York (February 17, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the Sikh human rights group has filed a memorandum of law with US Federal Court in opposition to Congress party’s motion seeking dismissal of the pending 1984 rights violation case.

Christians, Sikhs lobby U.S. Congress to defend India’s persecuted

February 10, 2014

Washington, USA (February 10, 2013): According to certain media reports Indian Christians and Sikhs united last month to urge California Congressmen to support a House resolution that would make human rights and justice for religious minorities a priority in U.S.-India talks.

US: Sikhs pack Congressional hearing room

February 2, 2014

Washington DC (February 2, 2014): As per information extended by the Sikh Coalition, the Sikh Americans packed a Congressional hearing room and a hearing overflow room this past Wednesday to press the Pentagon to modify new uniform and grooming regulations that place a presumptive barrier to Sikh military service in the United States.

Sikh Genocide 1984 related lawsuit in US – Sonia Gandhi won’t depose in court: Attorney Ravi Batra

January 28, 2014

New York, USA (January 28, 2014): According to certain media reports Ravi Batra, counsel of Congress president Sonia Gandhi said that Sonia Gandhi will not depose in a human rights violation lawsuit filed against her by Sikhs for Justice in a US Federal court.

Op-ED: Sikh Americans Remain Uncertain of New Pentagon Rules

January 27, 2014

Despite public heralding of the brand new Pentagon rules signaling a renewed commitment to religious accommodation, the rules actually generate more confusion than promise. There's been talk of turbans and beards, religious liberty and inclusion galore.

USA: Sikhs for Justice want Sonia Gandhi to depose before US court in 1984 Sikh genocide related lawsuit

January 26, 2014

New York, USA (January 26, 2014): Sikhs for Justice, a US based Sikh human rights and advocacy group wants Congress president Sonia Gandhi to depose before a New York Federal Court in a human rights violation lawsuit filed against her after she informed the court that she had not visited the US in September last year and was not served summons in the case.

World Sikh Council (AR) Welcomes Easing Restrictions on Turban, Beard & Articles of Faith in US Military

January 26, 2014

Washington, DC (January 26, 2014): The World Sikh Council - America Region (WSC-AR) has welcomed the decision of US Military administration to ease the regulations restricting religious attire.

SGPC welcomes Pentagon’s policy shift on wearing of symbols by Sikh soldiers

January 24, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab (January 24, 2014): As per information Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has welcomed the recent decision taken by US military administration to allow Sikh soldiers to wear turbans.

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