Khalistani: News

26 Sep 2023

Canada

Khalistanis turned gurudwaras into K-hubs: Canada-based Sikh activist

In a startling claim about Khalistani activities in Canada, CNN News18 quoted Amrit Pal Brar, a Canada-based radio show host and activist, as saying that Khalistanis turned gurdwaras in Canada into "K-hubs."

26 Sep 2023

Canada

Pro-Khalistan protest outside Indian Consulate in Vancouver was flop: Report

Khalistan supporters gathered in Vancouver and Toronto, Canada, on Monday to protest the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, ANI reported.

26 Sep 2023

Canada

Remain vigilant: Canada to its citizens in India amid row

Canada on Sunday updated its travel advisory for its citizens, urging them to "exercise a high degree of caution in India due to the threat of terrorist attacks throughout the country."

25 Sep 2023

Balochistan

Why silent on Karima Baloch: Trudeau cornered over Nijjar quagmire

Amid the diplomatic row between India and Canada over the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Baloch Human Rights Council of Canada (BHRC) has accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of double standards.

'Wants to divide India': NIA on Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Pannun 

The founder of the banned separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, is reportedly wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for allegedly "commissioning terrorist acts."

25 Sep 2023

Indian Government

All you need to know about Overseas Citizenship of India

The Indian government is reportedly in the process of canceling the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) registration of several people who are allegedly involved in pro-Khalistan activities and anti-India propaganda.

25 Sep 2023

Canada

Indian intelligence report reveals Khalistani terror cells' nexus in Canada

Indian intelligence agencies have revealed a Khalistani terror network operating in Canada, identifying several Canadian nationals allegedly linked to the proscribed International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF) and the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF).

25 Sep 2023

Canada

Canada's defense minister calls India ties 'important' amid Nijjar row

Canada's Defence Minister Bill Blair has called the relationship with India "important" despite escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

Nijjar murder: FBI warned Sikhs in US about death threats

Following the murder of Canada-based Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials reportedly visited several Sikh activists in California, United States (US), to warn them their lives might be at risk.

24 Sep 2023

Canada

Nijjar row: Canada reportedly received 'Five Eyes' intel against India

United States (US) Ambassador to Canada David Cohen has reportedly revealed that "shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners" prompted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegation of India's involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

NIA seizes pro-Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's property in Punjab

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday seized Canada-based pro-Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's property in Punjab, NDTV reported.

Nijjar row: US 'deeply concerned' over growing India-Canada tensions

United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reportedly urged India to cooperate with Canada to ensure "accountability" in the killing of Khalistan terrorist and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

23 Sep 2023

Justin Trudeau

Canada already shared evidence on Nijjar's killing with India: Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated his claims that Indian government agents were involved in the killing of Khalistani leader and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Friday (local time). He also claimed that Ottawa had already shared evidence with India regarding it weeks ago.

22 Sep 2023

Justin Trudeau

Nijjar row: Trudeau wants India to cooperate in murder probe

Amid the diplomatic row between India and Canada over the murder of Khalistani leader and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reportedly urged New Delhi on Thursday to cooperate in the investigation.

22 Sep 2023

Canada

Nijjar row: Canada claims allegations based on Indian diplomats' communications

Canada's allegations of the Indian government's involvement in the killing of Canada-based Khalistani "activist" Hardeep Singh Nijjar is based on "human and signals intelligence" gathered in a months-long investigation, CBC News reported.

21 Sep 2023

Canada

Indian-origin Canadian MP Chandra Arya alleges Khalistani threat to Hindus

Canadian MP Chandra Arya on Thursday said that Hindus in Canada are fearful of attacks from Khalistani extremists after Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatened Hindus to leave the country.

21 Sep 2023

Canada

India suspends visa services for Canadians 'till further notice': Report

India reportedly decided to suspend visa services for Canadian nationals on Thursday amid a massive ongoing diplomatic row.

21 Sep 2023

Canada

Canada hasn't responded to Interpol notices against Khalistani leaders: Report

Despite Interpol reportedly issuing notices against numerous Khalistani gangsters based in Canada, the Canadian authorities have yet to take action.

21 Sep 2023

Canada

Canada: Khalistani gangster Sukha Duneke reportedly killed in inter-gang rivalry

Khalistani terrorist and member of the Davinder Bambiha gang, Sukhdool Singh, also known as Sukha Duneke, was reportedly killed in an inter-gang rivalry in Canada on Wednesday night.

21 Sep 2023

Canada

Nijjar row: India demands evidence from Canada

India has sought evidence from Canada regarding the latter's allegations of India's involvement in the killing of Canada-based Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

20 Sep 2023

Music Industry

Why is Canada-based Punjabi singer Shubh in news? Find out

Shubhneet Singh, a Punjabi singer-rapper based in Canada who is popularly known as Shubh, is facing backlash for allegedly supporting Khalistan ahead of his upcoming tour Still Rollin India.

20 Sep 2023

India

Now, India asks citizens to 'exercise utmost caution' in Canada

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday issued an advisory to Indian citizens in Canada and those planning to visit the country, urging them to "exercise utmost caution," highlighting increasing "anti-India activities and politically-condoned hate crimes."

20 Sep 2023

Canada

Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatens Hindus in Canada

The banned pro-Khalistani group—Sikhs for Justice (SFJ)—has issued threats to Hindus in Canada, urging them to leave the country due to their support for India, per News18.

20 Sep 2023

Canada

Threat to Indians in Canada from Khalistani outfits: Intelligence reports

Indian intelligence agencies issued a fresh alert for Indian citizens and officials living in Canada, warning them of potential attacks from "pro-Khalistani entities (PKE)," News18 reported.

20 Sep 2023

Justin Trudeau

US, allies refused Canada's request to condemn India: Report

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of being potentially involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada in June, leading to a diplomatic rift between both nations. However, it wasn't restricted to just them.

19 Sep 2023

Ajit Doval

Doval flagged Khalistan issue with Canadian counterpart at G20: Report

India on Tuesday expelled a Canadian diplomat in a tit-for-tat move following the expulsion of its senior envoy by Canada.

19 Sep 2023

Canada

Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian Khalistani leader

Canada has accused Indian government agents of being involved in the June killing of Canada-based Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and expelled a senior Indian diplomat in retaliation.

19 Sep 2023

Canada

India junks Canada's charge on Khalistani terrorist killing

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has alleged Indian government agents could be involved in the June killing of Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar, designated a terrorist by India in 2020.

16 Sep 2023

Justin Trudeau

Canada defers trade mission to India after tension at G20 

Canada has postponed its trade mission to India, scheduled for October, due to strained relations between the two countries, according to Reuters.

NIA identifies 15 suspects in Indian High Commission London attack 

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has identified 15 individuals allegedly involved in the violent protest and vandalism at the Indian High Commission in London on March 19, The Indian Express reported.

12 Sep 2023

Justin Trudeau

Canadian PM Trudeau leaves India after being stranded for 36hrs

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally flew back home on Tuesday after a technical snag with his plane—which left him and his delegation stranded in New Delhi for nearly 36 hours—was resolved, per reports.

12 Sep 2023

Justin Trudeau

After G20 snub and plane woes, Trudeau to return home

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his delegation remained stranded in India on Tuesday after the G20 Summit as his plane broke down, adding to the controversies surrounding his visit.

11 Sep 2023

Narendra Modi

'Khalistan referendum' in Canada despite Modi raising concerns with Trudeau 

The Sikhs for Justice (SFJ)—a separatist group seeking an independent Sikh state called Khalistan split from India—held a controversial "Khalistan referendum" at a gurdwara in British Columbia, Canada, on Sunday (local time), Hindustan Times reported.

04 Sep 2023

Canada

Canada: 'Khalistan referendum' event canceled amid concerns over AK-47 poster

Canadian authorities reportedly withdrew permission to hold a "Khalistan referendum" at the Tamanawis Secondary School in Surrey, a city in British Columbia, Canada, resulting in the cancellation of the event.

27 Aug 2023

Delhi

Delhi: 6 metro stations defaced with pro-Khalistani slogans

In a shocking incident, the walls of at least six metro stations in Delhi on Sunday were reportedly found defaced with pro-Khalistani graffiti.

14 Aug 2023

Punjab

Pro-Khalistan group to rally for Sikh prisoners on Independence Day

The Qaumi Insaaf Morcha (QIM), reportedly a pro-Khalistan group, has announced to observe Independence Day as "Black Day" and hold a protest march to Chandigarh, demanding the release of Sikh prisoners who have completed their sentences.

15 Jul 2023

Narendra Modi

Canada: Bhagavad Gita Park signage damaged, defaced with anti-Modi graffiti 

Some unidentified miscreants allegedly damaged the signboard of Shri Bhagavad Gita Park in Brampton, Canada, and defaced it with graffiti attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, eliciting outrage from the Indian diaspora there.

09 Jul 2023

Canada

Canada: Violence erupts in pro-Khalistani rally in Toronto, 2 held

Two pro-Khalistani protesters were reportedly detained by police in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday (local time) after violence broke out at a "Khalistan Freedom rally" outside the Indian consulate there.

08 Jul 2023

Canada

India braces for 'Khalistan Freedom rallies' in Canada, US, UK 

The Indian government remained on tenterhooks on Saturday as the rallies under the "Khalistan Freedom movement" are reportedly being organized by Sikh separatist groups across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

07 Jul 2023

Ajit Doval

Ajit Doval to discuss Khalistan issue with his UK counterpart

India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval is set to meet his United Kingdom (UK) counterpart Tim Barrow at Sardar Patel Bhawan in Delhi on Friday.