Sikhism
Religion originating in Punjab, India
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Sikhism is an Indian religion and philosophy that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent around the end of the 15th century CE. It is one of the most recently founded major religions and among the largest in the world with about 25–30 million adherents, known as Sikhs.
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Ayodhya a meeting ground of Sanatan Dharma and Sikhism: PuriUnion minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlights the historic and religious significance of Ayodhya, emphasizing the strong ties between Hindus and Sikhs. He mentions Guru Gobind Singh’s instructions for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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#Cancelpatriarchy: Manmohan Singh's daughter lights funeral pyreUpinder Singh, daughter of former PM Manmohan Singh, lit his pyre following Sikh traditions, challenging patriarchal norms. Sikh community emphasizes gender equality in rituals. Singh’s family,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Canada arrests SFJ coordinator for assault after Brampton temple clashCanadian police arrested Inderjeet Gosal, a Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) coordinator, for assault with a weapon during a violent demonstration at a Hindu temple in Brampton on November 3rd. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Pakistan grants visa to over 3000 Indian Sikh pilgrimsOver 3000 Indian Sikh pilgrims have been granted visas by the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi to attend the birthday celebrations of Guru Nanak in Pakistan. The celebrations, scheduled from..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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'Mohabbat Ki Dukaan chalate chalate ...': Rajnath Singh rebukes Rahul Gandhi for 'misleading' remarks in USUnion Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condemned Rahul Gandhi's comments on the Sikh community and reservations made during his US visit, labeling them as misleading and baseless. Singh denied claims of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Khalistan terrorist Gurpatwant Pannun endorses Rahul Gandhi's 'threat to Sikhs in India' remarkThe banned Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice has endorsed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's comments on the Sikh community made during an event in Washington DC.IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Will file case, drag him to court': BJP slams LoP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on 'Sikhs'BJP leaders have condemned Rahul Gandhi for his comments on Sikhs made in Virginia, daring him to repeat them in India. They accused him of tarnishing India's image and recalled Congress's role during..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Government extends ban on Gurpatwant Pannun's Sikhs for Justice by 5 yearsIndiaTimes - Published | Haryana Sikh community demand to hold HSGMC electionsA Haryana Sikh group, led by Didar Singh Nalvi, demands immediate Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) elections before state assembly elections. They criticize the expired,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Thousands march in London to commemorate 40 years since Amritsar massacreThousands of British Sikhs have marched in central London to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Amritsar massacre.Sky News - Published | After finding faith, Tamil Sikh tests Punjab poll watersJeevan Singh Malla, a Tamil-origin Sikh, contests for a Lok Sabha seat in Punjab, promoting Guru Nanak's egalitarian message and planning to build a gurdwara in Thoothukudi to spread Sikh teachings on..IndiaTimes - Published |
Plea in Delhi high court to bar PM Modi from pollsDelhi HC listed for hearing on Friday a PIL that seeks disqualification of PM Narendra Modi from contesting elections for allegedly violating MCC during his campaign speech in UP’s Pilibhit on April..IndiaTimes - Published | India hails Afghanistan's move to restore property rights of Hindus, SikhsIndia appreciates Taliban's positive step in restoring property rights for Afghan Hindus and Sikhs. Taliban authorities were reported to be working to restore private land to Hindu and Sikh minorities,..IndiaTimes - Published |
UP ATS arrests three aides of Khalistan movement leader Pannu from AyodhyaUttar Pradesh ATS arrested three members of the banned outfit Sikhs for Justice, headed by Canada-based Khalistan movement leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, from Ayodhya on Friday. Those arrested were..IndiaTimes - Published | MPs request 'urgent' meeting with security minister after 'threat to life warnings' given to UK SikhsA cross-party group of parliamentarians has requested an urgent meeting with security minister Tom Tugendhat following reports of "threat to life warnings" being given to British Sikhs.Sky News - Published |
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CAA rules ready, set to be notified before Lok Sabha electionsAn online system for application, processing & grant of citizenship under CAA is being explored by home ministry, a senior government functionary said. CAA was enacted in December 2019 and came into..IndiaTimes - Published | Opposition bloc can divide, not unite, says BJP; mocks Rahul’s yatraBJP criticizes Rahul Gandhi's 'Nyay Yatra' & the opposition party's divisive agenda. Union Minister Anurag Thakur questions their ability to provide justice & mentions the Modi government's efforts to..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC agrees to hear plea of Indian arrested in Prague in Sikh separatist Pannun's assassination plotThe Supreme Court of India is examining a plea filed by Nikhil Gupta's family, who was arrested in the Czech Republic for allegedly conspiring to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The court acknowledged..IndiaTimes - Published | Radical elements silencing moderate Canada SikhsA vocal protester named Himmat Singh accused the Indian government of orchestrating the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the president of the Surrey gurdwara in Canada and the coordinator for the..IndiaTimes - Published |
UK's Sunak embraces Punjabi heritage on Guru Nanak JayantiBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak traced his Punjabi Indian heritage and extended greetings on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti. He celebrated the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder..IndiaTimes - Published | NIA books Pannun under anti-terror law for threat to Air IndiaThe National Investigation Agency has booked designated 'individual terrorist' Gurpatwant Singh Pannun under anti-terror laws for attempting to disrupt the transportation sector in India. Pannun, the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Radical Sikhs prevent Indian high commissioner from entering gurdwara in ScotlandA group of radical Sikh activists in the UK prevented the Indian high commissioner, Vikram Doraiswami, from entering a gurdwara in Scotland. The activists claimed that Indian officials are not welcome..IndiaTimes - Published | US urges India to cooperate with probe into killing of Sikh separatist in CanadaUS secretary of state Antony Blinken has urged India to cooperate with an investigation into the assassination of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil.Sky News - Published |
SAD to have no coalition with BJP: Naresh GujralSAD will instead align with Mayawati's BSP and is open to partnering with Left parties. Gujral also expressed concerns about the Hindu-Sikh issue and called for international support against terrorism..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Concerning': British Sikh MPs on Canada allegations against IndiaIndiaTimes - Published |
9 separatist outfits supporting terror groups have bases in Canada; India's deportation requests ignored: OfficialsAccording to officials, multiple separatist organizations supporting terror groups are operating freely in Canada, despite India's requests for deportation. These organizations, including the World..IndiaTimes - Published | Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar shot dead in Surrey, CanadaPro-Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar was reportedly shot dead in Canada on Monday. The incident took place in Surrey, a city known for its significant Punjabi population. Nijjar was a prominent..IndiaTimes - Published |
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CBI files charge sheet against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in 1984 anti-Sikh riots caseThe CBI on Saturday filed a charge sheet against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in the Pul Bangash case connected to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, officials said. Three people were killed and a gurdwara..IndiaTimes - Published | Security heightened around Indian mission in London for protest by British Sikh groupsIndiaTimes - Published |
