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Terrorist Pannun threatens to disrupt Ranchi Test

Terrorist Pannun threatens to disrupt Ranchi Test

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

According to the Press Trust of India, Pannun, who has been designated as a terrorist by the Home Ministry, has also appealed to the banned CPI (Maoist) through a video uploaded on social media to disrupt the match, officials said.

Taking SFJ's Air India threat 'seriously': Canada

Taking SFJ's Air India threat 'seriously': Canada

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The Canadian government and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have confirmed they are investigating a possible terror threat.

Attacks on Sikhs: Sikh body writes to PM

Attacks on Sikhs: Sikh body writes to PM

Rediff.com18 Nov 2006

The SGPC head regretted that despite being approached, the prime minister had not spared time to discuss such issues.

US seeks 'full and fair' probe into Canada's allegations

US seeks 'full and fair' probe into Canada's allegations

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The United States has said there ought to be a full and fair investigation into Canada's allegations that the Indian government was involved in the killing of a separatist Sikh leader in British Columbia earlier this year.

Want it fully investigated: US on Pannun murder plot

Want it fully investigated: US on Pannun murder plot

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'We've said that we're glad that our Indian counterparts are taking it seriously and doing that. We want those responsible for these attacks to be held fully accountable, but I won't get ahead of an investigation that isn't complete'

Plot to kill Pannun: FBI chief to visit India next week

Plot to kill Pannun: FBI chief to visit India next week

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

It is expected that FBI chief Wray will hold talks with senior Indian security officials.

Tight security in Shaheen Bagh, other parts of Delhi after CAA implementation

Tight security in Shaheen Bagh, other parts of Delhi after CAA implementation

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

After the Centre implemented the CAA on Monday, notifying the rules four years after the contentious law was passed, police in Delhi's northeast district identified 43 hotspots and conducted patrols there.

Indian-American Sikh doctor gets death threats

Indian-American Sikh doctor gets death threats

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Amandeep Singh, a general internist at Monroe Hospital in Indiana, recently received the death threat through a text message on his cell phone by the unknown individual who claimed to have murdered the number's previous owner, community leaders said.

'CAA has got nothing to do with Muslim community'

'CAA has got nothing to do with Muslim community'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Nowhere does the CAA state that Muslims will be deprived of their Indian citizenship.'

First turbaned Sikh cop in Texas killed in ambush-style attack

First turbaned Sikh cop in Texas killed in "ambush-style" attack

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Sandeep Singh Dhaliwa stopped a vehicle with a man and woman inside and one of them got out and shot him "ambush-style".

Hindu temple in US defaced with anti-India graffiti

Hindu temple in US defaced with anti-India graffiti

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The City of Newark Police Department in Newark, Newark, California told PTI in an emailed statement that on Friday at approximately 8.35 am, they received a report of graffiti at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple.

Modi slams those abusing Sikhs, appeals to farmers to end protest

Modi slams those abusing Sikhs, appeals to farmers to end protest

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed those calling agitating Sikh farmers names, saying it won't do the country any good as he went on to appeal to the protesting farmers to withdraw their over two-month-long stir and give the new agriculture reform laws a chance.

India has no jurisdiction in Nikhil Gupta case: Czech Republic

India has no jurisdiction in Nikhil Gupta case: Czech Republic

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

India's judicial authorities have 'no jurisdiction' in the case involving Nikhil Gupta, Czech justice ministry spokesperson Vladimir Repka has said, days after his family approached the Supreme Court seeking its intervention in the matter.

SGPC seeks Punjab governor's help in gurbani row

SGPC seeks Punjab governor's help in gurbani row

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The move came after the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government on Monday approved an amendment to the British-era Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925.

'Ranbir said, 'Yaar, what a shot you just gave!''

'Ranbir said, 'Yaar, what a shot you just gave!''

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

'Ranbir helped me a lot with emotions and dialogues. As an actor, he makes us very secure.' 'He guides us with his experiences. He makes the work really, really easy and wonderful for his co-stars.'

First Sikh woman elected as mayor in the US

First Sikh woman elected as mayor in the US

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Didbal was appointed by the California city council and will be sworn in on December 5.

BJP's Sufi singer vs AAP's Punjabi actor: Faridkot LS race heats up

BJP's Sufi singer vs AAP's Punjabi actor: Faridkot LS race heats up

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party has fielded Karamjit Anmol, while the BJP has named North West Delhi MP Hans Raj Hans from Faridkot, a reserved parliamentary constituency.

Pannun threatens to attack Parliament, Delhi Police on alert

Pannun threatens to attack Parliament, Delhi Police on alert

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The Delhi Police are on alert after the United States-based Khalistani supporter Gurpatwant Singh Pannu released a video message threatening to 'shake the very foundation of Parliament' on December 13 -- the anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attack on Parliament.

Will govt notify CAA rules before LS polls?

Will govt notify CAA rules before LS polls?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Delayed by more than four years, rules for the CAA are a must for its implementation.

Sikh-Americans fear backlash after Orlando shooting

Sikh-Americans fear backlash after Orlando shooting

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

In a bid to allay growing concerns within the community, the White House sent one of its top officials to a Gurdwara in the suburb of Washington, DC on Sunday to meet members of the Sikh community and local leadership to assure them about their safety and interest.

Woman with tiranga on cheek 'stopped' from entering Golden Temple

Woman with tiranga on cheek 'stopped' from entering Golden Temple

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

A man who is partly seen in the video is heard asking a Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) employee at the temple complex entrance, 'Is this not India?' The employee replied that 'it's Punjab'.

Sikh cabbie assaulted, turban snatched in US

Sikh cabbie assaulted, turban snatched in US

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

The New York Police Department is investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.

UK faith review warns of aggressive Khalistan extremism

UK faith review warns of aggressive Khalistan extremism

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

In a section entitled 'Sikh Extremism' the review goes into detail of how members of the British Sikh community expressed their growing concern over a small but extremely vocal group "hijacking" the Sikh faith to push a subversive pro-Khalistan narrative.

SFJ's Pannun booked for threatening attack during World Cup

SFJ's Pannun booked for threatening attack during World Cup

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

In the first information report (FIR), the cyber crime branch of the Ahmedabad police said that people from across the country have received Pannun's threat via a pre-recorded voice message sent from a foreign number.

'India-Canada Ties Won't Sink Further'

'India-Canada Ties Won't Sink Further'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

'They are too connected for the relationship to completely sour.' 'It will be difficult to mend this relationship, but it will start with full and clear evidence on the issue in question.'

Canada welcomes India's decision to resume some visa services

Canada welcomes India's decision to resume some visa services

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

India's high commission in Canada said on Wednesday that the country's officials will resume processing some types of visa applications for Canadians applying from across the country as well as abroad.

'Canada enabled Khalistan extremists to use violence'

'Canada enabled Khalistan extremists to use violence'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'We have unfortunately created that kind of ecosystem in Canada where these people are very vocal, very violent, very aggressive, and they don't let anybody.... come out against them. They will bully, they will threaten, they will use every possible illegal means... to counter any sanity'

'Devout Hindu' Rishi Sunak shares Diwali greetings

'Devout Hindu' Rishi Sunak shares Diwali greetings

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, a 'devout Hindu', issued his greetings for Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas on Saturday expressing hope for a brighter tomorrow.

CAA will be implemented before LS polls, says Amit Shah

CAA will be implemented before LS polls, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

He said in categorical terms that CAA was brought in to provide citizenship and not to take away anyone's citizenship.

21 year old arrested for stabbing Sikh man in US

21 year old arrested for stabbing Sikh man in US

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Anthony Kreiter-Rhoads of Tracy was arrested Saturday and charged with homicide in the death of Singh.

Canadian ministers denounce anti-Hindu video, but...

Canadian ministers denounce anti-Hindu video, but...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Days after an offensive video from a pro-Khalistan group threatening Hindus in Canada to leave the country went viral, top federal public safety officials and politicians have denounced the 'online hate video' and asserted that Hindus are 'safe and welcome'.

Like Amethi, Cong's 'sahabzade' will also lose Wayanad: Modi

Like Amethi, Cong's 'sahabzade' will also lose Wayanad: Modi

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

In an apparent reference to Sonia Gandhi, Modi said some INDIA bloc leaders left the Lok Sabha and moved to the Rajya Sabha as they have no courage to contest elections.

We will be finally called Indian citizens: Pak Hindus

We will be finally called Indian citizens: Pak Hindus

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Pakistani Hindu refugees residing in Delhi expressed a sense of hope and relief on the implementation of the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act on Monday, saying they are elated they 'will be finally called Indian citizens'.

Space given to separatists, anti-India elements in Canada core issue: MEA

Space given to separatists, anti-India elements in Canada core issue: MEA

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

A day after Trudeau's remarks, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi asserted that India's "core issue" with Canada remains that of the space given to separatists, terrorists and anti-India elements in that country.

Govt worried as Indo-Canadians get extortion calls

Govt worried as Indo-Canadians get extortion calls

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

India on Thursday described as 'matter of serious concern' reports that said some members of the Indian community in Canadian province of British Columbia received 'extortion calls'.

PHOTOS: Kartarpur all set to welcome Sikh pilgrims

PHOTOS: Kartarpur all set to welcome Sikh pilgrims

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

The corridor will connect the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India's Punjab with Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur, just 4 kilometres from the International Border, located in Narowal district of Pakistan's Punjab province.

Sikh Gurdwara vandalised in Australia

Sikh Gurdwara vandalised in Australia

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

A newly-built Sikh Gurdwara has become target of anti-islamic slurs after it was vandalised and painted with obscene messages in Australia's Perth city.

India didn't cooperate in Nijjar probe because...: Envoy to Canada

India didn't cooperate in Nijjar probe because...: Envoy to Canada

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

During the interview which will be aired on Sunday, Verma was asked why India was not cooperating with Canada in the investigation. To this, he said, '...even without an investigation being concluded, India was convicted'. "Is that the rule of law?" Verma asked.

CAA: Uneasy calm prevails in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh area

CAA: Uneasy calm prevails in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh area

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Fear and uncertainty loomed over the residents of southeast Delhi's Shaheen Bagh area, a day after the Centre notified the rules of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Amid farmer's stir, IRCTC sends 2 cr emails showing PM's relationship with Sikhs

Amid farmer's stir, IRCTC sends 2 cr emails showing PM's relationship with Sikhs

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Officials also said that the move to send out the emails was a conscious choice as part of a communication strategy for public interest.