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Sikhs and Sikhism

Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that emerged in India around the 15th century AD. There are about 25 million Sikhs worldwide, with the majority living in India's Punjab region.

Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that emerged in India around the 15th century AD. There are about 25 million Sikhs worldwide, with the majority living in India's Punjab region. Sri Harmandir Sahib, or Golden Temple, is one the most important pilgrimage sites for Sikhs which is located in the holy city of Amritsar. This page contains an automatic compilation of DW content on the Sikh community.

Indian man charged in US over 'murder plot' against Sikh man

Indian man charged in US over 'murder plot' against Sikh man 30.11.2023

US officials accuse Nikhil Gupta of working at the behest of an Indian security official to assassinate a US-based Sikh separatist leader. This comes on the heels of the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside a Sikh temple in Canada.
What's next for US and India after alleged Sikh murder plot?

What's next for US and India after alleged Sikh murder plot? 30.11.2023

US prosecutors have claimed an Indian official was behind a plot to assassinate a Sikh activist in New York. What are the repercussions for US-India ties?
US charges Indian citizen in alleged Sikh assassination plot

US charges Indian citizen in alleged Sikh assassination plot 29.11.2023

US authorities have charged an Indian man over an alleged plan to assassinate a prominent Sikh separatist living in New York. The Department of Justice said an Indian government employee was also involved in the plot.
India: A free kitchen that feeds thousands each day

India: A free kitchen that feeds thousands each day 16.11.2023

DW looks behind the scenes of a huge volunteer-driven operation in New Delhi that runs on Sikh principles.
Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid Sikh dispute

Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid Sikh dispute 19.10.2023

The decision comes amid Canada's accusations that India was behind the killing of a Sikh separatist leader near Vancouver. The incident has caused diplomatic relations to deteriorate between Ottawa and New Delhi.

India: Will Khalistan become an election issue for Modi?

India: Will Khalistan become an election issue for Modi? 02.10.2023

Simmering tensions between India and Canada over a Sikh separatist movement could spill into India's 2024 election season.
UK: Indian envoy blocked from entering Sikh temple — reports

UK: Indian envoy blocked from entering Sikh temple — reports 30.09.2023

Amid high tensions between the Indian government and the Sikh diaspora, India's envoy to the UK Vikram Doraiswami was reportedly prevented from entering a Sikh temple in Glasgow.

India: Sikhs protest in Amritsar after Canada's allegations

India: Sikhs protest in Amritsar after Canada's allegations 29.09.2023

Sikhs gathered outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar demanding punishment for the killers of a Sikh separatist in Canada. Meanwhile, India's foreign minister said he'd discussed the issue during his trip to the US.
Canada's Sikhs under pressure amid row with India

Canada's Sikhs under pressure amid row with India 29.09.2023

The Indian community in Canada is more divided after Ottawa said Indian agents were behind the murder of a Sikh activist three months ago. DW spoke to Sikh community members in Toronto.
Why the Sikh community no longer feels safe in Canada

Why the Sikh community no longer feels safe in Canada 29.09.2023

Canada's accusation that India played a role in the murder of a Sikh leader has sparked a diplomatic row. DW's Washington Bureau chief Ines Pohl met with members of Toronto's Sikh community to know about their views.
India-Canada standoff: Who are the Khalistan separatists?

India-Canada standoff: Who are the Khalistan separatists? 26.09.2023

Tensions are flaring up between India and Canada over Khalistan separatists, with the row also sending out shockwaves throughout the Sikh diaspora.

US urges India to cooperate with Canada on Sikh murder probe

US urges India to cooperate with Canada on Sikh murder probe 23.09.2023

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that the US takes "very, very seriously" incidents of "transnational repression," adding that he wants to ensure "accountability."

India issues alert on Canada travel amid Sikh murder row

India issues alert on Canada travel amid Sikh murder row 20.09.2023

India urged its citizens to "exercise extreme caution" in Canada amid a diplomatic dispute over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader. Canada suggested that Indian agents might be tied to the killing, angering Delhi.

India-Canada ties hit new low amid Sikh murder probe

India-Canada ties hit new low amid Sikh murder probe 19.09.2023

India and Canada have both expelled diplomats as Canadian authorities say India was involved in the killing of a Sikh activist in British Columbia. Canada is home to the world's largest Sikh diaspora.

Canada, India in diplomatic row over Sikh activist's killing

Canada, India in diplomatic row over Sikh activist's killing 19.09.2023

Diplomatic tensions mount between India and Canada as Justin Trudeau publicly accuses India of involvement in Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing. Delhi has rejected Trudeau's claim as 'absurd'.
Canada expels Indian diplomat over killing of Sikh activist

Canada expels Indian diplomat over killing of Sikh activist 18.09.2023

The Canadian foreign minister said an Indian diplomat was asked to leave the country after intelligence alleged that Indian state actors could be behind the killing of a prominent Sikh leader.
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