Ottawa, June 18 (IANS) Khalistani extremism has tarnished the reputation of the overwhelmingly law-abiding Sikh diaspora, whose contributions through hard work, entrepreneurship and public service have enriched societies across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and beyond, even as the vast majority of Sikhs reject terrorism. According to a report in ‘Khalsa Vox’, the 1985 Air India Flight 182 bombing, which claimed the lives of 329 innocent people, most of them Canadians, remains…
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Ottawa, June 13 (IANS) The broader Khalistan landscape — ranging from terror outfits such as Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) to various Akali factions and the network linked to imprisoned leader Amritpal Singh — does not reflect a unified political movement. Instead, it remains fragmented into competing entities, each claiming legitimacy while discrediting the others as compromised or “cowardly”. These factions are operating under the influence of handlers b…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Pro-Khalistan organisations continue to exploit the events of June 1984 to provoke youth, spread hatred and promote their own political agendas. The Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) through their recent statement has once again showcased that the goal of pro-Khalistan groups is not to protect the rights of Sikhs but perpetuation of separatist and violent politics, a report has stated. The statement not only included anti-India rhetoric but also openly claimed that Khal…
Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Thursday said the BJP-led government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 12-year tenure does not align with the governance legacy stretching from Nehru to Manmohan Singh, and highlights a stark contrast between the foundational philosophies of India’s leadership.The Thackeray camp, in an editorial in the party’s mouthpiece, ‘Saamana’, said that under Pandit Nehru’s leadership, institutions like AIIMS, I…
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) In a fiery and wide-ranging address marking the Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP) 27th Foundation Day, veteran political leader and party supremo Sharad Pawar on Wednesday delivered a scathing critique of the NDA-led Union government. Covering internal leadership rivalries, historical distortions, agrarian distress, and shifts in foreign policy, Pawar laid out an aggressive roadmap for his party, warning of state-wide agitations if public grievances are left unaddressed.P…
Gandhinagar, June 10 (IANS) A bomb threat email sent to the Chief Minister’s Office in Gandhinagar on Wednesday triggered a high-level security response across Gujarat, with police and security agencies launching investigations after similar threats were also received by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office.According to information, the threatening email sent to the Chief Minister’s Office warned of a bomb blast at 1.11 p.m.Similar emails…
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has launched a scathing attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), demanding the immediate expulsion of Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan from both the State Cabinet and the party. The Congress accused Mahajan of making “anti-national” remarks and “insulting the bravery of the Indian Armed Forces” during his recent visit to Punjab.The controversy erupted after Mahajan attended the 42nd anniversary commemoratio…
Ottawa, June 9 (IANS) The international community needs to recognise Khalistani extremism as a radical fringe exploiting grievances and posing a threat to security, communal harmony, and bilateral relations. Canada should act decisively to curb hate parades, ban incitement, and place the rule of law over electoral politics, a report has statedA report in Khalsa Vox highlighted a widely shared video circulating on social media from Canada’s Brampton city depicting what it described as “a distur…
Amritsar, June 6 (IANS) Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj on Saturday once again warned the Punjab government against ignoring their directions to withdraw “objectionable” clauses from the state anti-sacrilege law, even as the anniversary of ‘Operation Blue Star’ was observed amid pro-Khalistan slogans and waving of posters of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.Delivering a customary address to mark the 42nd anniversary of Indian military’s ‘Operation Blue Star’ from the Akal Takht podium, …
Chandigarh, May 17 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, the Jalandhar Police Commissionerate busted an organised crime network, Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Sunday. The DGP also said that three people have been arrested following the recovery of a hand grenade in the state’s Gurdaspur.In a post on X, the Punjab police chief said that Jalandhar police have apprehended four accused and recovered eight sophisticated pistols, including a PX5 Pistol, a Zigana Pistol, three .30 bo…