UN human rights experts have called on Canada to expedite investigations into credible death threats against Sikh activist Moninder Singh, citing concerns over potential transnational repression and retaliation for his cooperation with international human rights bodies.
UN rights experts urged Canada to protect Sikh activist Moninder Singh, a Canadian national, from credible threats, after he received four duty‑to‑warn notices since 2022. The UN experts also called for accelerated investigations and accountability for perpetrators.
Three Houston mothers have filed a lawsuit in Harris County to block Texas Senate Bill 10, a law mandating Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms, citing violations of state religious freedom and parental rights laws.
Five UN human rights experts urged Canada to protect Sikh activist Moninder Singh following multiple 'duty to warn' notices regarding credible threats to his life, highlighting concerns of foreign intimidation.
The BJP is implementing a multi-pronged strategy to expand its influence in Punjab ahead of the next state elections. This includes outreach to the Ravidassia community, acquiring leaders from rival parties like AAP and Congress, appointing a Jat Sikh as state chief, and Prime Minister Modi's 'double-engine' development pitch while attacking the AAP and Congress governments.
Aangad Singh, a high school student from Connecticut, reached the finals of the Trump administration's Presidential 1776 Award competition but did not win. His family alleges discrimination due to his Sikh background and turban, claiming some of his correct answers were marked wrong by judges.
US authorities have charged an Indian crime group leader in connection with the assassination of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The charges are part of a large operation against three syndicates tied to various crimes, impacting US-India relations.
US, Canadian, and European authorities have charged 37 alleged members of three India-linked crime syndicates with offenses including murder, extortion, and drug smuggling. Two individuals reportedly managed their syndicates from Indian prisons. The charges include orchestrating the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.
US authorities charged Lawrence Bishnoi, leader of an Indian crime syndicate, in connection with the 2023 assassination of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The charges are part of a large operation targeting three syndicates involved in various crimes.
US authorities have charged Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi and Satinderjeet Singh in connection with the 2023 assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The charges are part of a larger operation targeting international crime syndicates.
Punjab's AAP government passed a new law to strengthen punishment for sacrilege against the Guru Granth Sahib. However, the Akal Takht, the highest Sikh religious body, has objected to administrative provisions, not the penalties, arguing they encroach on religious institutions' domain.
Victoria Bergsman, känd från The Concretes, släpper sin självbiografiska debutbok "Soltimmar". Boken skildrar hennes liv med ärlighet, från en otrygg barndom präglad av droger och psykisk ohälsa till framgångar inom musiken.
India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the reported demolition of the 125-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Farooqabad, Pakistan, calling it a targeted act of vandalism and urging Islamabad to bring perpetrators to justice and restore the shrine.
Nihang Sikhs from Punjab clashed with police at the Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand border, breaching barricades at Kulhal to proceed towards Hemkund Sahib. They demand the release of four Nihangs arrested after a dispute at Karnaprayag gurdwaras, vowing to stay until their demands are met despite failed talks.
A tense standoff at Uttarakhand's Nagrasu Gurdwara continues for the fourth day as Nihang Sikhs, armed with traditional weapons, demand the release of four sect members arrested after a clash. Efforts to resolve the situation are ongoing, with reinforcements and drones monitoring the peaceful premises.
A standoff at a gurdwara in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, involving Nihang Sikhs demanding the release of four arrested Nihangs, entered its third day. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann spoke with his Uttarakhand counterpart, urging an amicable resolution.
Armed Nihang Sikhs held a gurdwara sevadar and a devotee hostage in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, demanding the release of four arrested sect members. The standoff ended peacefully Sunday evening after negotiations with the district administration.
Armed Nihangs held a Sikh devotee hostage on the roof of a Rudraprayag gurdwara for over 24 hours, demanding the release of four sect members arrested after a June 16 clash. Police have contained the situation, with negotiations underway for the hostage's safe release.
Police in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have arrested Sher Shah, the main suspect in the murder of a Sikh caretaker couple inside a gurdwara in Mardan district. The motive remains unclear, and no links to banned organizations have been found.
Malaysian police deported two Indian nationals wanted for their alleged involvement in a railway line explosion in Punjab. Indian media links the incident to a militant plot connected to the Khalistan separatist movement and Pakistan's ISI.
Reform UK's alliance with Sikh voters is tested after comments on ceremonial kirpan blades and leader Nigel Farage's 'pure, cold rage' remark following a murder conviction. Sikh activists and leaders express concern over potential anti-Sikh hate crime and the party's stance, risking a significant electoral backlash.
A parking dispute near Panch Puliya in Uttarakhand's Karnprayag escalated into a violent clash between Sikh pilgrims and locals, injuring five people, including a pilgrim. Angry locals blocked the Badrinath National Highway for four hours in protest.
Pakistani director Umar Nasir Ali lauded Imtiaz Ali's film 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' for its emotional portrayal of Partition. Ali noted the film's themes of memory and belonging resonate with his own upcoming project, and praised Naseeruddin Shah's performance and Aarti Bajaj's editing.
New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh, of Indian heritage, is set to become the first Sikh footballer at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The midfielder aims to help his team advance from a tough group, drawing inspiration from his journey and cultural background.
