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TopicSikh separatism

Topic: Sikh separatism

NIA arrests UK man for 2023 attack on Indian High Commission in London. ‘Part of larger conspiracy’

Accused identified as Inderpal Singh Gaba, a resident of Hounslow, UK. NIA procured CCTV footage from the high commission to identify the perpetrators, it is learnt.

Canadian intelligence claims India interfered with country’s election processes

Documents declassified by Canadian Intelligence made public Thursday allege that India is interested in engaging with its diaspora in Canada to shape political outcomes in its favour.  

Public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada begins, Sikh separatist participates

Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Canadian Federal Elections has begun hearings from witnesses Wednesday. It is expected to hear from 40-plus witnesses until 10 April.

Extending necessary consular assistance, says MEA on Nikhil Gupta, wanted by US over ‘Pannun plot’

MEA also hits out at Canadian PM over his remarks of a 'tonal' shift in India-Canada ties following US indictment of Indian national in connection with alleged Pannun murder plot.

MEA confirms FBI director’s planned visit, says India has flagged Pannun’s ‘crimes’ to US

Christopher Wray’s planned visit comes amid a US federal investigation into an alleged plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, allegedly involving an Indian govt official.

Long list of ‘threat videos’ released by Pannun — World Cup, G20 meetings, and now Parliament

In new 49-second video Gurpatwant Singh Pannun talks about 'plot to assassinate him in US', allegedly involving an Indian govt official, and adds Parliament attack would be his response to it.

‘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.

After meeting Jaishankar, US deputy NSA acknowledges India set up panel to probe ‘plot to kill’ Pannun

Last week, US federal prosecutors charged Indian national Nikhil Gupta of conspiring with an Indian govt employee sitting in Delhi in 'foiled plot to assassinate' Pannun on US soil.

India expressed ‘surprise & concern’ over plot to assassinate Sikh Separatist Pannun, says White House

US says issue raised at the highest levels in govt of India. MEA spokesperson says inputs pertaining to 'nexus between organised criminals, terrorists' being examined by relevant depts.

In Punjab, NIA raids premises of people with suspected links to banned outfit Sikhs for Justice

Move comes 2 days after NIA announced it'll register a case against the organisation's founder Gurpatwant Singh Pannun over his video warning Sikhs 'against flying Air India on 19 November'.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

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?