Search Results for: 1984 Sikh riots

Gandhi's Hinduism was neither flashing janeu, nor sporting tilak

Gandhi's Hinduism was inclusive and accommodative rather than exclusive and reactionary.

Sep 30, 2019

First Sikh police deputy shot to death in Texas, suspect held

Known to be the first Sikh man to join the local police department, Indian-American Sandeep Dhaliwal was conducting a traffic stop when he was fatally shot in the head from behind.

Sep 28, 2019

'We have 10.5 days': CJI Ranjan Gogoi says Ayodhya case should end by October 18

Insisting that all arguments in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute case should be completed by October 18, CJI Gogoi asked the counsels of the Hindu and Muslim parties to strictly abide by the deadline.

Sep 26, 2019

Indian Army plans to allow civilians to visit high altitude military sites in Siachen Glacier

India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire in the region in 2003 but many soldiers lose their lives due to extremely cold conditions.

Sep 24, 2019

'Howdy, Modi!': Ab ki baar Trump sarkar, says PM Modi at Houston event

After the Houston event, PM Modi is scheduled to be in New York from September 23 to 27.

Sep 22, 2019

Ayodhya verdict: Supreme Court sets October 18 deadline for final arguments, allows mediation

The apex court five-judge Constitution Bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi said that the petitioners were free to settle the temple-mosque dispute through mediation as well.

Sep 18, 2019

Amnesty International condemns attack on Hindu school principal, directs Pakistan to protect minority community

The principal of Sindh Public School was charged with blasphemy after a student's father filed an FIR at the police station claiming that the man had spoken ill of Prophet of Islam.

Sep 16, 2019

SIT finds crucial files relating to 1984 riots cases in Kanpur missing

In some cases, the SIT could not find even the FIR and case dairies, which raises serious questions on the investigation into the killings of Sikhs here.

Sep 15, 2019

Indian students can work for 2 years after graduating, announces new UK visa rules

This scheme, which was announced on Wednesday, is applicable to students doing their Bachelor's, Master's degrees at a Higher Education Provider.

Sep 11, 2019

Former Pakistan lawmaker Baldev Kumar seeks political asylum in India, citing persecution

Kumar stated that he does not want to go back to Pakistan as he felt his family was in danger due to increasing persecution of ethnic minorities in the country.

Sep 10, 2019

Trouble mounts for Kamal Nath as MHA clears proposal to reopen 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

The MHA's decision came in the light of two witnesses volunteering to depose against Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath.

Sep 10, 2019

Indian High Commission in London targeted by thousands of Pakistani protesters

The march, organised by local Kashmiri organisations, called supporters to come to London and protest against the Indian government's decision to abrogate Article 370.

Sep 4, 2019

No first use of nukes, says Imran Khan; Pak foreign office issues clarification

Pakistan took up an aggressive stance against India last month, including conducting a night training launch of ballistic missile Ghaznavi capable of delivering various types of warheads.

Sep 3, 2019

Harbhajan Singh puts out angry tweet on forced conversion of Sikhs in Pakistan

Harbhajan Singh's tweet strongly condemns the actions of those responsible for this act and demands action.

Aug 30, 2019

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arrested ahead of weekend protests

The bespectacled Wong, who was 17 when he became the face of the student-led Umbrella Movement, has not been a prominent figure in current protests, which have no identifiable leaders..