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TopicSikh separatism

Topic: Sikh separatism

Modi in UK takes aim at Sikh separatists. ‘Must not be allowed to misuse democratic freedoms’

Without naming Sikh extremists, Modi says during joint press conference with Starmer that ‘forces with extremist ideologies must not be allowed to misuse democratic freedoms’.

Sikh separatists engaging in violent extremism a ‘threat to national security’—Canada intel report

The annual intelligence report also highlights India as one of the main perpetrators of espionage activities in Canada, along with China, Russia and Iran.

Collapse of Jagmeet Singh-led NDP & the waning political clout of Sikh separatists in Canada

April election results have given PM Mark Carney space to rebuild ties with India & influence of Sikh separatist groups has been curbed, for now. Modi to travel to Canada for G7.

Fresh trouble hits India-Canada ties, New Delhi protests threatening language at Khalsa Day parade

The flare-up comes a week after Mark Carney's election win, offering a chance to reset India-Canada ties strained by the Nijjar killing allegations.

Arsh Dalla aide who shot him in Canada linked to Punjab grenade attacks, extortion in Delhi

Gurjant Singh alias Gurjant Jenta, now on radar of Indian security agencies, once held influence in Punjab but is expanding his reach beyond the state, it is learnt.

Barred from polls over ‘outspoken advocacy’ for Hindus, separatism stance—3-time Canada MP Chandra Arya

The Liberal MP made the remarks after a Canadian media report that said his candidacy was revoked over his ties to India. Arya visited India in August last year and met PM Modi.

As Bhindranwale flag row intensifies, Himachal road transport body curtails bus services to Punjab

HRTC bus drivers have refused to enter Punjab fearing attacks in retaliation over Sikh pilgrims being stopped in Himachal for sporting flags with pictures of Bhindranwale.

Modi flags anti-India elements, terrorists to New Zealand PM amid Sikh separatist referendums

PM Christopher Luxon, on a 5-day trip to India, set to attend Raisina Dialogue as chief guest. The two countries have also agreed to step up defence ties and signed 6 agreements.

India wants action not words from UK after Sikh separatists break Jaishankar’s security cordon

When Jaishankar was leaving London's Chatham House Wednesday, a Sikh separatist tore an Indian flag in front of his vehicle. This is not the first such incident. 

Modi govt’s bill ‘targeting Allah’s lands’ & why India’s new RBI Governor must be cautious

International media also took note of the security breach during S Jaishankar’s visit to London, when a Sikh separatist broke through a police cordon

On Camera

Buying Russian oil, misreading Trump—3 points will define India’s next energy strategy

India should have secured greater savings by pressing Russia for prices nearer the cap while sustaining high volumes. This would have preserved strategic autonomy and served economic logic.

Go Swadeshi—RSS affiliate SJM calls for boycott of US firms Amazon, Walmart after Trump’s tariff hike

New Delhi: The day after the US imposed a 50 percent trade tariff on India, RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has made an...

Shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of dodgy & undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.