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Sikh bodies start 'united struggle' for release of prisoners from community

It was decided in a meeting called by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) for discussing and strategising the release of Sikh prisoners

State scan: For the Akalis in Punjab, the future lies in their past

Badal is also making a renewed pitch for the release of Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar, convicted in the 1993 Delhi blasts case

PM Modi to host Sikh delegation at his residence on Friday evening

This evening, I will be hosting a Sikh delegation at my residence. The group includes people from different walks of life. I will also be addressing the gathering at around 5:30 PM. Do watch: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi's address on Guru Tegh Bahadur's anniversary: Highlights

Guru Tegh Bahadur's Birth Anniversary: The sacrifice of the Sikh Guru has inspired generations of Indians to live and die to protect the dignity of their culture, for its honor and respect, Modi said

New York Police arrests two in separate attacks on Sikhs amid rising fear

The New York Police have arrested two men in connection with two separate attacks on Sikhs in the city amid rising fears in the community in an area with a prominent gurdwara.

Two Sikh men attacked, robbed in NY in second assault in the last 10 days

In the second such assault in less than 10 days, two Sikh men were attacked and robbed in Queens here, the same neighbourhood in the city where an elderly Sikh man was assaulted early this month

PM Modi meets Afghan Sikh-Hindu delegation, tells them 'India is your home'

Pime Minister Modi assured them of continuous support in the future as well to resolve all issues and address the difficulties faced by them.

December 26 to be observed as 'Veer Baal Diwas': Home Ministry

The Union Home Ministry on Sunday announced that December 26 will be observed as 'Veer Baal Diwas' as a tribute to the 10th Sikh guru Gobind Singh's four sons who were executed by the Mughals

India brings back 104 people from Afghanistan in special flight

India has evacuated 104 people, including 10 Indian nationals, from Kabul in a special charter aircraft on Friday

Kangana faces FIR in Mumbai for 'derogatory' remarks against Sikhs

The FIR was lodged at the suburban Khar police station a day after the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) submitted a complaint against the actor

Sikhs taking shelter in Kabul will be brought to India soon: Puri

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said the Indian authorities are in touch with a group of Sikhs taking shelter in a gurudwara near Kabul

Cong leaders demands evacuation of Hindus, Sikhs from war-torn Afghanistan

Congress leader Jaiveer Shergill on Monday wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar demanding the immediate evacuation of Hindus and Sikhs from war-torn Afghanistan. In his letter, Shergill said his love for his own people of Indian origin has compelled him to take up the matter with Jaishankar. "As you are more than aware, the Taliban offensive has escalated in Afghanistan, post-US withdrawal of troops, and they are fighting at gun point to turn the country, once again into a hub for transnational terrorism," he said in his letter. "The current catastrophic trajectory of violence has caused a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, thus, risking the lives of the people, including those from India," he also said. According to the information available in public domain, around 650 Sikhs and 50 Hindus are stuck in Afghanistan and have become sitting targets for the Taliban adamant to kill minorities belonging to Indian origin, he said. The Congress leader cited cited several ...

SAD urges J&K delimitation commission to reserve 5 seats for Sikhs

The Shiromani Akali Dal has urged the Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Commission to reserve five seats for members of the Sikh community in the Legislative Assembly

How Punjab's latest Muslim majority district will encourage Hindutva forces

The Amarinder government declared Malerkotla, where more than half the population is Muslim, the newest district of Punjab on Eid as a symbolic gesture to the community

US FedEx shooting: Jaishankar assures all assistance to Sikh community

MEA Jaishankar on Saturday assured that the Govt of India will provide all possible assistance to the families of the victims who were killed in a mass shooting in the US city of Indianapolis

Four Sikhs among eight killed in mass shooting at FedEx facility in US

Four Sikhs, including three women, were among eight people who were killed in a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in the US state of Indiana staffed by a large number of Indian-American employees

Yogi announces Sikh gurus' history will be included in school syllabus

The history of Sikh gurus will be included in the school curriculum in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Sunday

Has Diljit Dosanjh changed Bollywood?

For Dosanjh to stand by his faith, retain the turban and beard, and yet not trivialise himself in the roles he has essayed, is really his biggest achievement

J&K LG Manoj Sinha pays tributes to Guru Tegh Bahadur on his martyrdom day

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid rich tributes to Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh guru, on his martyrdom day on Tuesday

Pakistan invites Indian Sikhs for Guru Nanak's 551st birth anniversary

As per the details of the invitation, sent in advance via the Indian Sikh Sangats, the devotees will be offered a five-day visa to enter Pakistan after a mandatory Covid-19 test