Sikhs
Religious group who adhere to Sikhism
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Sikhs are an ethnoreligious group who adhere to Sikhism, a religion that originated in the late 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, based on the revelation of Guru Nanak. The term Sikh has its origin in the Sanskrit word śiṣya, meaning 'seeker', 'disciple' or 'student'.
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'Necks of Sikhs': Anurag Thakur's reminder to Rahul Gandhi on 'Eklavya' jibe in Lok SabhaIndiaTimes - Published | |
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Akal Takht issues religious punishment for Sukhbir Badal, including cleaning utensils, shoes over SAD rule 'mistakes'The Sikh clergy at the Akal Takht issued a religious punishment to Sukhbir Singh Badal for mistakes during his party's rule from 2007 to 2017. Punishments include serving as a 'sewadar' at the Golden..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian consulate officials in Canada told they're under surveillance, private communications intercepted: MEAIndian consular officials in Canada have been subjected to audio and video surveillance, with their private communications intercepted. India lodged a strong protest with Canada, citing violation of..IndiaTimes - Published | Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024: Are banks closed or open today? Check state-wise list hereGuru Nanak Jayanti or Guru Purab is to be celebrated today, i.e., November 15, to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev who was the founder of Sikkhism and first Guru of Sikhs.DNA - Published |
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'Refrain or face same fate as your grandmother': Cong demands FIR over BJP leader's 'threat' to RahulThe Congress party is demanding an FIR against a BJP leader for allegedly threatening Rahul Gandhi over his comments about the Sikh community in the US. They are also urging a review of Gandhi's..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Understand the chronology': BJP suggests link between Rahul's remarks and Chandigarh blastBJP IT chief Amit Malviya linked Rahul Gandhi's comments on Sikh rights during his US visit to a recent blast in Chandigarh. Malviya accused Gandhi of making false statements that could incite unrest...IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP slams Rahul Gandhi after Pannun backs his remarks on SikhsIndiaTimes - Published | BJP members protest against Rahul Gandhi over his 'Sikh remarks' in US, seeking...The protesters, including women, raising slogans and carrying placards tried to approach Gandhi's residence 10 Janpath, marching from Vigyan Bhawan but police stopped them.DNA - Published |
'Used foreign land to defame …': Sikh groups protest outside Sonia Gandhi's residence against Rahul remarks in US, demand apologySikh leaders from Delhi BJP's Sikh cell staged a protest against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the Sikh community in the US. The protest occurred near Rahul's residence, with..IndiaTimes - Published | CM Dhami equates Rahul Gandhi's statement on Sikhs with separatist languageUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami criticized Rahul Gandhi for his comments in the US, equating them to pro-Khalistan separatist rhetoric. Dhami accused Gandhi of trying to undermine..IndiaTimes - Published |
Extremely shameful, Rahul Gandhi hurting India's dignity with baseless remarks in US: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh denounced Rahul Gandhi's comments made during his US tour, calling them misleading and factless. Singh rejected Gandhi's claims regarding the India-China border dispute..IndiaTimes - Published | '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 |
'Politics of causing rifts': Amit Shah targets Rahul Gandhi for 'Sikh' and 'reservation' remarks in USUnion minister Amit Shah criticized Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his comments on religious freedom, accusing him of supporting divisive forces. Shah condemned Gandhi's remarks on reservations and..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 |
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1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Delhi court orders framing of charges against Congress leader Jagdish TytlerThis case pertains to the killing of three Sikhs near the Gurudwara Pul Bangash and arson in the religious place on November 1, 1984.DNA - Published | Akal Takht jathedar asks SGPC to install photos of 3 Khalistani terrorists in Golden Temple museumGiani Raghbir Singh, jathedar of the Akal Takht, has requested the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to display portraits of three Khalistani terrorists in the central Sikh museum at the..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Amritpal disagrees with his mother on Khalistan sympathiesPunjab MP Amritpal Singh disputes his mother's comments on his Khalistan ideology. He emphasizes the significance of upholding Sikh principles and sacrifices. Family disagreement arises over his..IndiaTimes - Published | Jailed Khalistani separatist Amritpal Singh granted 4-day parole, likely to take oath as MP on...Jailed radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh, who recently won the Khadoor Sahib parliamentary seat in Punjab, is likely to take oath as Lok Sabha member on Friday (July 5).DNA - Published |
Social media user charged for objectionable post against Sikh communityIndiaTimes - Published | Blatant untruth, says MEA about Australian TV documentary on 'silencing Sikhs'IndiaTimes - Published |
Amritpal Singh’s detention under NSA extended till 2025Punjab government extends detention of Amritpal Singh under NSA for engaging in subversive activities. Singh won Lok Sabha seat amid detention and faces charges for possessing unauthorized devices...IndiaTimes - Published | Nikhil Gupta, suspect in plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, extradited to USNikhil Gupta, a 52-year-old Indian national, has been extradited from the Czech Republic to the United States, where he is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn,..IndiaTimes - Published |
British accountability and tackling hate crime: The wish list of Sikh voters in key target Labour areasThey may not be as numerous as Muslim voters, and there are no rebel candidates stealing them away from Labour over conflicts abroad, but Punjabis are a specific electorate with their own concerns, and..Sky News - Published | PM Modi, Biden to meet at G7, US says will keep raising murder plot at high levelPM Narendra Modi is likely to meet US President Joe Biden Friday on the margins of the G7 summit in southern Italy’s Puglia region. With Biden headed to Italy, White House said aboard Air Force One..IndiaTimes - Published |
Hate crime: Man called Khalistani, assaulted in Haryana townTwo unidentified men attacked a Sikh in Kaithal, Haryana, calling him a 'Khalistani' in an alleged hate crime. The victim, Sukhwinder Singh, was targeted near Kaithal bus stand around 10pm, facing..IndiaTimes - Published | In his response to Trudeau, PM talks of mutual respectPM Narendra Modi responded to Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's congratulatory message, emphasising mutual understanding and respect amidst deteriorating ties over allegations of Indian govt agents'..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lost dad at 6, had no money for school: Indira killer’s sonSarabjit Singh's father, Beant Singh, played a crucial role in Sikh history. His family's struggles and sacrifices are intertwined with the aftermath of the 1984 military raid on Harmandir Sahib. Life..IndiaTimes - Published | Two jailed candidates have won Lok Sabha elections. Can they take oath and how?The victory of two candidates who are in jail on terror charges has brought up a unique situation. While the law will keep them away from attending proceedings of the 18th Lok Sabha, they also have a..IndiaTimes - Published |
