Sikh

Racism, Xenophobia: Joe Biden Campaign Focuses On Challenges Sikhs Face

World News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 28, 2020

The Biden campaign has launched an initiative to reach out to the Sikh community in the US and vowed to address the unique challenges, including xenophobia, being faced by the minority religious group in the country.

"Are You Taliban?": Sikh Taxi Driver Assaulted By Passengers In UK

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 22, 2020

An India-born Sikh taxi driver was subjected to verbal and physical abuse by passengers he drove from a casino in the city of Reading in south-east England, prompting a UK police force to launch an investigation.

India Summons Pak Envoy Over Sikh Girl's Kidnapping: Report

India News | ANI | Tuesday September 22, 2020

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned a senior official of the Pakistan High Commission on the issue of kidnap of a Sikh girl in Pakistan, according to sources.

Sikh Woman, 22, Goes Missing In Pakistan, Cops File Kidnapping Case: Report

World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 20, 2020

A 22-year-old Sikh woman is missing in Pakistan's Punjab province and police have launched a case against an "unknown abductor", according to a media report on Sunday.

"Their PM Admits Training Terrorists For J&K": India Shreds Pak At UN

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 16, 2020

India on Tuesday described Pakistan as an "epicenter of terrorism" and said no one deserves unsolicited lecture on human rights from Islamabad that has consistently persecuted its ethnic and religious minorities including Hindus, Sikhs and Christians.

Decision On Foreign Funds For Golden Temple "Path-Breaking": Amit Shah

India News | ANI | Thursday September 10, 2020

Home Minister Amit Shah today said that the decision on Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 is a path-breaking one which will once again showcase the outstanding spirit of service of the Sikh community.

Sikhs Protest, Demand Inclusion Of Punjabi As Official Language In J&K

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 8, 2020

Members of the Sikh community staged a demonstration in Jammu today, demanding inclusion of Punjabi in the list of official languages in Jammu and Kashmir.

British Sikh Soldier's Promotion Makes Waves On Social Media

World News | Press Trust India | Monday August 31, 2020

A British Sikh soldier's promotion within the UK Army ranks has become a social media sensation after the news posted by his proud wife attracted thousands of messages and comments.

Akal Takht To Honour Man Who Was Among "India's Most Wanted" In 2002

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 30, 2020

The Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs, has decided to confer the "Panth Sewak" award on radical outfit Dal Khalsa founder Gajinder Singh, one of the five men accused of hijacking an Indian Airlines plane to Lahore in 1981.

Hindu, Sikh Leaders In Interfaith Service to Kick Off Historic Democratic Convention In US

World News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 17, 2020

Scriptures from Vedas and Mahabharata rendered by a woman from Chinmaya Mission in Texas and prayer by a Sikh community leader from Wisconsin Gurdwara echoed at an interfaith service held virtually to kick off the historic Democratic National Convention.

AAP Leader Jarnail Singh Suspended For Objectionable Post Against Hindu Gods

India News | Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Edited by Nandini Gupta | Thursday August 13, 2020

The Aam Aadmi Party has suspended former Delhi legislator and prominent Sikh face, Jarnail Singh, a day after a picture with objectionable comments against Hindi gods was posted from his Facebook account.

"Great Deal To All Immigrants": Indian-American Muslims, Sikhs On Kamala Harris

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 13, 2020

Indian-American Muslims and Sikhs here have hailed the selection of Senator Kamala Harris as the Democratic party's vice-presidential candidate, calling it a remarkable success for the entire community.

Indian Man Dies While Trying To Rescue 3 Children From Drowning In US

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 8, 2020

A 29-year-old Sikh man died after he jumped into a river to rescue three children who were swept away in the US state of California, according to media reports.

Cops Drag Sikh Man By Hair, Thrash Him In Madhya Pradesh, Probe Ordered

India News | Written by Anurag Dwary | Saturday August 8, 2020

A video showing a man being dragged by policemen in full public view in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district has triggered a controversy. In the 50-second-long video, the man identified as Prem Singh is seen at the feet of the policeman, who then pulls him by his hair.

600 Stranded Indians In Afghanistan To Get Visas Soon: Sikh Committee

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 28, 2020

Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) president Manjinder Singh Sirsa met External Affairs Ministry officials and claimed that he had been assured that 600 Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan will be issued visas by India in the coming days.