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PM Modi acknowledged for granting citizenship to refugees through CAA: Amit Shah
Hyderabad | Mar 12, 2024, 04:12 PM ISTAmit Shah listed the achievements of the Modi government, including the abolition of Article 370 and the construction of the Ram Temple, emphasising Modi's commitment to corruption-free governance.
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Pakistan's Punjab province gets its first Sikh minister as Ramesh Singh Arora takes oath
World | Mar 07, 2024, 12:03 PM ISTArora, a member of the PML-N, was elected to his third term in the Punjab provincial cabinet but it's the first time he has been allotted a ministry. Arora and his family have been associated with the protection of minorities and Sikh holy sites in Kartarpur.
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FACT CHECK: Old image of police detaining Sikh man goes viral with misleading claim
Fact Check | Feb 22, 2024, 03:26 PM ISTFACT CHECK: The resurfacing of an old image depicting a police officer detaining a Sikh man with misleading captions sparked a wave of misinformation on social media, falsely implicating supporters of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
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MEA denounces 'fake' report alleging 'secret memo' targeting Khalistani terrorists
India | Dec 11, 2023, 09:30 AM ISTMEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi dismisses the report, calling it part of a "sustained disinformation campaign" against India and warns against amplifying false news.
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Amid diplomatic row, disturbing video shows Khalistani brawling with Hindus on Diwali in Canada
World | Nov 14, 2023, 10:42 PM ISTResponding to the Toronto Sun query, police confirmed the incident and said Peel Regional Force has been investigating the matter. It said that the incident occurred at Westwood Square Mall in the Malton neighbourhood.
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Sikh community delegation meets Palestinian ambassador to address humanitarian crisis
India | Nov 02, 2023, 05:15 PM ISTThe delegation expressed deep concerns over the conflict in West Asia, emphasising Sikhs' commitment to global peace and harmony, aligning with the principles of universal brotherhood preached by Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
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FACT CHECK: IAF refutes false claims of Sikh officers refusing duties due to religious bias
Fact Check | Oct 03, 2023, 03:01 PM ISTThe clarification from the Indian Air Force comes in response to viral social media posts that propagated the false narrative that Sikh officers were boycotting their duties because they were being disrespected and insulted by their Hindu superiors.
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US: In historic first, Sikh Granthi offers prayers to start session of House of Representatives
World | Sep 30, 2023, 01:20 PM ISTGranthi Giani Jaswinder Singh from Pune Hill Gurdwara in New Jersey began the House proceedings by offering prayers on Friday. These prayers are usually offered by a Christian priest.
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Canada's Khalistani issue will not impact India-UK free trade deal, says UK after Trudeau-Sunak talk
World | Sep 20, 2023, 12:22 PM ISTIndia and the UK have been negotiating an FTA since January last year, with a goal towards a comprehensive pact that is expected to significantly enhance the bilateral trading relationship worth an estimated GBP 34 billion in 2022.
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Sikh community shootings: 17 men arrested in California; two criminal syndicates behind crime
World | Apr 18, 2023, 06:52 AM ISTThe investigation intensified in March, when authorities learned of potential violence at a Sikh parade in Sacramento. Police stopped two cars before they reached the parade, arresting seven people and seizing arms.
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Pakistan issues over 2,000 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi celebrations
World | Apr 08, 2023, 09:26 AM ISTThe pilgrims would go to Dera Sahib, Panja Sahib, Nankana Sahib and Kartarpur Sahib during their visit.
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Canada: 21-year-old Sikh student attacked, turban ripped off, pulled by hair on road
World | Mar 20, 2023, 03:11 PM ISTI was horrified when I saw him. He could only speak in soft tones and he couldn't open his mouth, said Councillor Mohini Singh, who visited 21-year-old Indian student after he was attacked.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 8, 2023
India | Mar 09, 2023, 12:31 AM ISTIndia's number one and the most followed Super Prime Time News Show ‘Aaj Ki Baat- Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.
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Canadian Sikh, who was on India visit, killed in Punjab after alleged argument over music
India | Mar 08, 2023, 06:34 PM ISTAccording to reports, the family members of the victim have alleged that Pradeep Singh was killed by goons when he was on way to Mohali.
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Indian origin Mikey Hothi becomes first Sikh mayor of California's Lodi city
India | Dec 25, 2022, 11:19 AM ISTHothi, who graduated from Tokay High School in 2008, said that growing up in the city was a challenge, especially post-9/11 when many Muslims and Sikhs experienced unfair harassment.
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Indian-origin Sikh youth shot in Canada's Alberta province, dies
World | Dec 12, 2022, 04:21 PM ISTThe police performed CPR, a life-saving technique, until the Emergency Medical Services arrived and declared him dead.
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Sikh woman shot dead in Canada's Ontario province
World | Dec 05, 2022, 01:29 PM ISTAccording to the Toronto Sun newspaper, Kaur was shot outside a gas station.
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UK: British man jailed for attacking elderly Sikh in Manchester
World | Oct 10, 2022, 11:21 PM ISTUnited Kingdom: Manchester Crown Court heard last week that 62-year-old Avtar Singh was walking home from work through the city centre in June when 28-year-old Claudio Campos, who was with his partner at the time, began walking behind him and violently punched him to the head.
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California: Sikh family murder suspect terrorised, robbed another family 17 years ago
India | Oct 09, 2022, 08:04 PM ISTJesus Salgado, who was arrested on Thursday on the suspicion of kidnapping and killing the Sikh family of four, 8-month-old Aroohi Dheri, her 27-year-old mother Jasleen Kaur, her 36-year-old father Jasdeep Singh, and her 39-year-old uncle Amandeep Singh, was sentenced to 11 years in prison in 2007.
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California Indian-origin family murder: Suspect was a disgruntled former worker, claims relative
World | Oct 07, 2022, 07:26 PM ISTThe bodies of 36-year-old Jasdeep Singh, 27-year-old Jasleen Kaur, their eight-month-old child Aroohi Dheri and the baby's uncle, 39-year-old Amandeep Singh were found on Wednesday evening in a rural orchard in the US state of California after they were kidnapped at gunpoint on Monday.