Exploiting Sikh Plight for Strategic Gains? World Powers Must Act Beyond Lip Service
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by A Singh
4M ago
New York, Dec 19th, 2023: When The Washington Post broke the ,,story on an alleged Indian plot to assassinate Sikh activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on US soil, it not only shed light on a potential threat but also exposed the intricate dance of geopolitics and economic interests. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/11/29/india-us-assassination-plot-sikh-pannun/ Daniel Markey, a senior adviser at the United States Institute of Peace, cautioned against overestimating the possibility of holding India accountable for targeting a dissident simply because he happened to be a ..read more
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Beware of Pro-Putin Modi
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by A Singh
7M ago
The G7 must be extra cautious about an India under a pro-Putin Modi. The grouping of seven of the world’s advanced economies is required to keep its eyes wide open to how India uses or abuses its missions in intelligence gathering or covert operations that may, in fact, be helping Russia and/or even China. The killing of Nijjar, a Canadian citizen, could just be the tip of the iceberg. India’s clandestine activities on foreign soil could well be much deeper. India’s Hate-Filled Mainstream Media Another aspect that warrants international attention is the contamination of airwaves by India’s no ..read more
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Op-Ed: G7 Confronts Urgent Call to Scrutinize India's International Actions — from Modi Govt to Modi
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by A Singh
7M ago
Canada is sharing its concerns with G7 allies regarding India's suspected interference. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has already informed the country's parliament about the investigation into the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey on June 18. India Denies Allegations, Indian Media Tells a Different Story Trudeau stated, "Over the past few weeks, Canadian security agencies have been actively pursuing credible allegations of a potential link between agents of the government of India and the killing of a Canadian citizen, Hardeep Singh Nijjar." India has rejected these accusations, labelin ..read more
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It’s no secret that India under Modi panders to Russia, its Cold War ally
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by A Singh
7M ago
It’s no secret that the Indian prime minister uses his photo-ops and warm embraces with the “white” heads of government and state for his own campaign to project himself as the “Vishwaguru – The Master of the World.” It’s no secret either that Modi, who is friends with two of India’s wealthiest tycoons with significant business interests in China, avoids escalating New Delhi’s border dispute with Beijing. Official data show India-China bilateral trade grew by 90.14% from 2015 to 2022. In 2022, the overall trade with China increased by 8.47% year-on-year, reaching USD 136.26 billion, crossing ..read more
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Espionage and Covert Operations – from Australia, Europe to Canada
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by A Singh
7M ago
The release of documents by Australian police this week, revealing Hindu supremacists' involvement in temple wall defacement, contradicts Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's earlier claims of Sikh separatist involvement. This incident is part of a broader pattern, as the Modi government has intensified its spying operations on foreign soil, particularly in developed countries. Link: https://thewire.in/world/australia-documents-released-by-police-point-to-hindu-hand-in-temple-wall-defacement India’s Narendra Modi government has intensified its nefarious spying operations on foreign soil, esp ..read more
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Contrasting Responses of UK and Canada Prime Ministers at G20 Summit in India
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by A Singh
7M ago
UK PM's Religious Display and Controversial Stance New York, NY, Sep 12th 2023: Canada and the United Kingdom, often seen as exemplary democracies, share a common Head of State in King Charles III. However, during their interactions with India's Hindu nationalist government on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, the behaviors of their prime ministers couldn't have been more different. UK PM's Emphasis on Hindu Roots Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the UK's first Prime Minister of Indian heritage, made a conspicuous display of his Hindu heritage while hosted by Indian Prime Minister Nare ..read more
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Under Secretary Zeya's India Visit: Disappointing Vagueness and Missed Opportunities
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by Paramjit Singh
10M ago
July 18th, Chandigarh, India: On July 7, the US Department of State announced that Uzra Zeya, the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, would be traveling to India and Bangladesh from July 8 to July 14, 2023. The State Department's media note stated, "During her visit to both countries, Under Secretary Zeya will engage with civil society organizations to discuss freedom of expression and association, as well as the inclusion of women, girls, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable groups, including marginalized religious and ethnic minorities. For more informat ..read more
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Punjab Education Improvements : case study Tarn Taran District,2012 to 2022
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by Shamsher singh
1y ago
Punjab's Tarn Taran district has seen some significant improvements in education over the last decade. With the implementation of various government initiatives and an increased emphasis on education, the district has made remarkable progress in terms of literacy rates, enrollment, and quality of education. According to statistics, the literacy rate in Tarn Taran district has increased from 66.05% in 2012 to 74.57% in 2022. This increase can be attributed to the efforts made by the government to promote education, including the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and the implementation of the Right to Educ ..read more
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Deep Sidhu : Phenomena of the Emotions
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by Shamsher singh
1y ago
Deep Sidhu was a prominent Indian actor and activist, who became known for his vocal advocacy for farmers' rights and the Sikh community. He was passionate about promoting Sikh culture and history, and worked to raise awareness about issues facing the community. He was also known for his involvement with Comrade organizations, which are political groups associated with left-wing ideologies and have a history of supporting social justice movements. However, Sidhu's involvement in the Red Fort flag incident during the farmers' protests in 2021 was one of the most controversial moments of his po ..read more
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JAITO DA MORCHA: VICTORY OF SIKHS AFTER UNDERGOING GRUESOME TORTURES
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by Shamsher singh
1y ago
The Sikh history of the 18th century is replete with the martyrdom of Sikhs at the hands of Afghan and Mughal rulers who invaded India which was at that time considered a 'sparrow of gold'. The primary aims of these invaders were to loot the people and convert them to Islam. These invaders generally returned to their home countries after amalgamating booty although they also established their rule in Punjab, Delhi and some other parts of India. But soon after the atrocities waged by these cruel invader-rulers ended the Britishers entered India to grab power and started their onslaught on the S ..read more
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