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Indian American Charged With Federal Hate Crime Against Sikh Nonprofit Employees
An Indian-American man from Texas has been charged with a federal hate crime and is accused of issuing interstate threats against employees of a Sikh nonprofit organisation.
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Diwali Should Be A National Holiday In US, Says Congresswoman
Diwali, celebrated by millions of Americans from various faiths and religions including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains, should be declared a federal holiday, Congresswoman Grace Meng has said.
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Sikhs Among Most Targeted Faith Groups For Hate Crimes In US: FBI
Jews and Sikhs were the two most targeted religious groups in the hate-motivated crime in the US in 2021, according to the annual compilation of nationwide incidents by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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3 Sikh Recruits Appeal To Wear Turbans, Beards In US Marine Corps: Report
Three prospective Sikh Marine recruits have made an emergency appeal in the US federal court that they are allowed to attend the basic training of the elite forces without having to remove their religiously mandated uncut hair, beards, and turbans.
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Rs 10 Lakh Bounty On Malaysia-Based Terrorist In Ludhiana Court Blast
The NIA on Wednesday announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh on a Malaysia-based International Sikh Youth Federation terrorist wanted for his involvement in the Ludhiana court complex last year.
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Sikhs Third Most Targeted In US After Jews, Muslims: FBI Report On Hate Crime
Around 60 incidents of hate crimes against Sikhs were reported to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2018, making the community the third most commonly targeted religious group after Jews and Muslims in the US, according to an annual report released by the FBI on Tuesday.
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Five Illegal Sikh Migrants Released From Sheridan Federal Prison in US
Five illegal Sikh migrants are among eight others asylum seekers who have been released on bond from a prison in the US state of Oregon where they were locked up for three months after getting caught in the Trump administration's controversial "zero-tolerance" policy, immigration lawyers have said.
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"Will Take Action": Justin Trudeau On Invitation To Khalistani Terrorist
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that he would take action against "the person responsible" for inviting Khalistani terrorist Jaspal Atwal to two of his official events in Mumbai and Delhi, which has caused a huge controversy in the middle of his India visit.
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Khalistani Terrorist Invited To Trudeau Event; Amid Row, Invite Scrapped
A Khalistani terrorist was invited to two official events for Justin Trudeau in Mumbai and Delhi, in a major diplomatic snafu amid talk of a frosty reception for the visiting Canadian Prime Minister in India. Jaspal Atwal was found guilty of trying to kill a Punjab minister and was sentenced to 20 years in jail. In damage control, Canadian High Com...
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British Sikh MPs Seek Inquiry Into UK's Role In Operation Bluestar
Britain's two new Sikh MPs today sought an independent inquiry into the role of the UK government in Operation Bluestar, an Indian Army action in 1984 to flush out terrorists from the Golden Temple.
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US Vice President Mike Pence Applauds Contribution Of Sikhs
US Vice President Mike Pence has lauded the Sikhs' contribution, saying the community should continue to give serve in the military and public offices at local, state and federal levels in the country. Mr Pence, 58, said the community's "issues" were close to his heart and he was aware of them.
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Sikh Basketball Players Can Wear Turbans In International Games; US Lawmakers Hail Move
The US lawmakers hailed the International Basketball Federation's move towards ending its "discriminatory policy" that prevented Sikh basketball players from participating in international matches with turbans.
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End Discriminatory Policy Against Sikh Basketball Players, Say US lawmakers
A bipartisan group of more than 40 US lawmakers have appealed to the International Basketball Federation to end an "outdated and discriminatory" policy against Sikh players over turbans.
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Students Group To Sue Arvind Kejriwal Over His Photo As Sikh Warrior
All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) today decided to move court against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly hurting religious sentiments after the AAP convener's photo appeared on the front page of a weekly showing him as 'Nihang'.
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Dawood Ibrahim On UK Asset Freeze List With 4 Pakistan Addresses
Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim is the only "Indian national" on a newly updated list of financial sanctions by the UK that also includes Sikh terror groups.
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Indian American Charged With Federal Hate Crime Against Sikh Nonprofit Employees
An Indian-American man from Texas has been charged with a federal hate crime and is accused of issuing interstate threats against employees of a Sikh nonprofit organisation.
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Diwali Should Be A National Holiday In US, Says Congresswoman
Diwali, celebrated by millions of Americans from various faiths and religions including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains, should be declared a federal holiday, Congresswoman Grace Meng has said.
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Sikhs Among Most Targeted Faith Groups For Hate Crimes In US: FBI
Jews and Sikhs were the two most targeted religious groups in the hate-motivated crime in the US in 2021, according to the annual compilation of nationwide incidents by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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3 Sikh Recruits Appeal To Wear Turbans, Beards In US Marine Corps: Report
Three prospective Sikh Marine recruits have made an emergency appeal in the US federal court that they are allowed to attend the basic training of the elite forces without having to remove their religiously mandated uncut hair, beards, and turbans.
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Rs 10 Lakh Bounty On Malaysia-Based Terrorist In Ludhiana Court Blast
The NIA on Wednesday announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh on a Malaysia-based International Sikh Youth Federation terrorist wanted for his involvement in the Ludhiana court complex last year.
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Sikhs Third Most Targeted In US After Jews, Muslims: FBI Report On Hate Crime
Around 60 incidents of hate crimes against Sikhs were reported to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2018, making the community the third most commonly targeted religious group after Jews and Muslims in the US, according to an annual report released by the FBI on Tuesday.
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Five Illegal Sikh Migrants Released From Sheridan Federal Prison in US
Five illegal Sikh migrants are among eight others asylum seekers who have been released on bond from a prison in the US state of Oregon where they were locked up for three months after getting caught in the Trump administration's controversial "zero-tolerance" policy, immigration lawyers have said.
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"Will Take Action": Justin Trudeau On Invitation To Khalistani Terrorist
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that he would take action against "the person responsible" for inviting Khalistani terrorist Jaspal Atwal to two of his official events in Mumbai and Delhi, which has caused a huge controversy in the middle of his India visit.
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Khalistani Terrorist Invited To Trudeau Event; Amid Row, Invite Scrapped
A Khalistani terrorist was invited to two official events for Justin Trudeau in Mumbai and Delhi, in a major diplomatic snafu amid talk of a frosty reception for the visiting Canadian Prime Minister in India. Jaspal Atwal was found guilty of trying to kill a Punjab minister and was sentenced to 20 years in jail. In damage control, Canadian High Com...
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British Sikh MPs Seek Inquiry Into UK's Role In Operation Bluestar
Britain's two new Sikh MPs today sought an independent inquiry into the role of the UK government in Operation Bluestar, an Indian Army action in 1984 to flush out terrorists from the Golden Temple.
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US Vice President Mike Pence Applauds Contribution Of Sikhs
US Vice President Mike Pence has lauded the Sikhs' contribution, saying the community should continue to give serve in the military and public offices at local, state and federal levels in the country. Mr Pence, 58, said the community's "issues" were close to his heart and he was aware of them.
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Sikh Basketball Players Can Wear Turbans In International Games; US Lawmakers Hail Move
The US lawmakers hailed the International Basketball Federation's move towards ending its "discriminatory policy" that prevented Sikh basketball players from participating in international matches with turbans.
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End Discriminatory Policy Against Sikh Basketball Players, Say US lawmakers
A bipartisan group of more than 40 US lawmakers have appealed to the International Basketball Federation to end an "outdated and discriminatory" policy against Sikh players over turbans.
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Students Group To Sue Arvind Kejriwal Over His Photo As Sikh Warrior
All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) today decided to move court against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly hurting religious sentiments after the AAP convener's photo appeared on the front page of a weekly showing him as 'Nihang'.
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Dawood Ibrahim On UK Asset Freeze List With 4 Pakistan Addresses
Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim is the only "Indian national" on a newly updated list of financial sanctions by the UK that also includes Sikh terror groups.
