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Topic: Sikh extremism

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.

Bhindranwale aide, militants’ lawyer — who is Rajdev Singh Khalsa, ex-MP helming Amritpal’s campaign

From his association with Akali Dal to AAP & BJP, Khalsa has a complex political tapestry. His association with Amritpal began after the latter returned from Dubai in 2022.

Canadian police to arrest Nijjar shooters ‘in a matter of weeks’, says newspaper report

Citing anonymous sources, The Globe and Mail reported Wednesday, that two men who are believed to have shot Nijjar never left Canada.

‘Fake news’ — MEA slams US news report on India’s ‘secret memo’ targeting Sikh groups abroad

Report says India issued memo in April to launch a crackdown on Sikh dissidents in US, Canada. MEA says 'news outlet known for propagating fake narratives peddled by Pakistani intelligence'.

‘Mastermind of tiffin bombs’ who wanted to revive terrorism in Punjab — who was Lakhbir Singh Rode

Nephew of Sikh separatist militant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, Lakhbir was listed as 'individual terrorist' under UAPA. He died of a heart attack in Lahore Monday, aged 71.

Canada’s probe into Nijjar killing ‘tainted’, ‘show evidence’, says Indian envoy in Ottawa

High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma in interview to Canadian publication says 'conversations between diplomats secure by all international law', dismisses reports of intelligence recording.

NIA raids gangs in 6 states operated by ‘jailed criminals & pro-Khalistan terrorists’ abroad

On Wednesday, probe teams swooped down on associates of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Canada-based Sikh separatist Arsh Dalla and Davinder Bambiha, who was killed in an encounter in 2016.

‘Overwhelmingly proud Indians’ — What a 2021 Pew study shows about Sikh sentiments in India

Amid India-Canada row over Sikh extremist Hardeep Nijjar's killing, a look back at the study which showed 95% of Indian Sikhs were 'overwhelmingly proud of their Indian identity'.

‘Isolated’ life of parents of Babbar Khalsa terrorist Lakhbir ‘Landa’, whose name terrifies Punjab’s Harike

Lakhbir Singh 'Landa' is on NIA radar. Cut off from society for years, his parents now expect similar action after seizure of properties of Gurpatwant Pannun & Hardeep Nijjar.

Trudeau visited NYT newsroom this week. Here’s what he said on Sikh extremist Nijjar’s killing

Canadian PM reportedly held 'hour-long' discussion with NYT newsroom Thursday on Sikh extremist Hardeep Nijjar's killing and 'potential link' of Indian agents to the death.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.