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Topic: Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

Prominent US-based critic of Sikh extremism Sukhi Chahal dies, ‘suspicions’ over cause of death

Chahal was reportedly receiving death threats from Sikh extremist groups. His health had deteriorated after a meal at a friend's house. Autopsy underway.

Does Nikhil Gupta have a son in Pakistan? Court papers add fresh twist to Pannun assassination plot

Gupta was at centre of foiled plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. His family has termed suggestion that he has a Pakistani passport a ‘deliberate error introduced by an interpreter’.

Who is Resham Singh, Pannun’s man arrested for ‘defacing public properties, Ambedkar statue’

At the directions of SFJ founder Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, Singh has allegedly orchestrated 4 such incidents in Punjab so far this year.

Pakistan tried hard to instigate Sikhs against India during Operation Sindoor

Pakistan’s Khalistan propaganda crumbles as Adampur lies, ISPR claims, and Pannun’s rhetoric are debunked by facts on the ground.

USCIRF ‘entity of concern’, says India after panel’s religious freedom report seeks sanctions on R&AW

Report calls out 'hateful rhetoric' against Muslims and other minorities spread by PM Modi's BJP, claims Indian govt agencies involved in transnational repression of Sikh separatists.

Vikas Yadav exempted from physical hearing again in extortion case, arguments on charges in May

Threat to life was cited for seeking exemption, says his lawyer. Former R&AW officer is also an accused in alleged murder-for-hire plot against Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Pannun.

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to visit India next week

Gabbard is expected to meet Indian officials on sidelines of Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, reports say. The alleged murder-for-hire plot against Pannun could figure in discussions.

Nikhil Gupta’s trial in Pannun assassination plot to begin in June-July, US court orders

Gupta is currently awaiting trial and, if convicted, could face a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for each charge.

Vikas Yadav exempted from court appearance in 2023 extortion case over ‘threat to life’ a 2nd time

The former RA&W officer, who is also an accused in the Pannun assassination plot case, had got a similar exemption last November.

Delhi HC tribunal confirms 5-year ban extension on Pannun founded SFJ for subversive activities

The tribunal upheld SFJ's ban, citing threats to Indian leaders, links to terrorists, secessionist campaigns, G-20 Summit disruptions, and ISI-backed recruitment of Sikh youths.

On Camera

Why Modi, BJP should worry about bad blood between CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Rahul Gandhi

If there is bad blood between the CEC and the Opposition leaders, it will shake the people’s faith in election results. It’s the worst thing that could happen to Indian democracy.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

Pakistan signs $1.5 billion deal to sell lethal combat weapons to Sudan’s junta

The deal, believed to be paid for by a third nation, will give the Sudanese Armed Forces access to light attack aircraft, engines, armoured fighting vehicles & unmanned aerial vehicles.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?