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Canadian courts are overwhelmingly rejecting refugee claims from Punjabi migrants citing persecution for Khalistan support. (File)

Canada courts turn down asylum claims linked to Khalistan activism

November 24, 2025 12:46 pm

Judges flag “disingenuous” political conversions, repetitive narratives and weak evidence as rejections rise

Who was Jaswant Singh Khalra, subject of Diljit Dosanjh’s unreleased film ‘Punjab ’95’?

July 04, 2025 4:15 am

The film, based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, is yet to be released in India as it has not been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for over a year.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, leader of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).

What is Sikhs for Justice, the group India wants designated as Foreign Terrorist Organisation in the US

March 18, 2025 1:58 pm

The Gurpatwant Singh Pannun-led Sikhs for Justice is a pro-Khalistan group that is banned in India. According to the Centre’s submission, it has repeatedly threatened India’s political leaders (including PM Narendra Modi).

Express View on US indictment of Vikash Yadav: Some intelligence questions

October 21, 2024 6:56 am

In the Gurpatwant Singh Pannun case, Washington’s approach is self-righteous and disappointing. But for India, the real challenge lies at home

Knowledge Nugget of the day: Khalistan movement

October 25, 2024 5:01 pm

The Khalistan issue has created tension between India and Canada on multiple occasions. Here's everything about the Khalistan movement that you must know.

UPSC Issue at a Glance | India-Canada Diplomatic Row

November 05, 2024 11:05 pm

The escalating tension between India and Canada has become a matter of concern. What has led to the dispute between the two nations? How might it impact bilateral relations? Here's everything you need to know.

According to the government agency Statistics Canada, the proportion of Canada’s Sikh population rose from 0.9% to 2.1% between 2001 and 2021.

India accuses Canada of ‘vote bank politics’: How political significance of Sikhs grew there

October 17, 2024 12:17 pm

Sikhs began migrating from India to Canada in the late 19th Century and today comprise around 2% of Canada’s population. How did the community come to occupy an important space in politics? We explain.

Dominic A LeBlanc, the Minister of Public Safety, said, "The promotion of violence is never acceptable in Canada." (PTI Photo/ File)

Promotion of violence not acceptable in Canada: Minister on Khalistani supporters' Indira Gandhi assassination posters

June 08, 2024 4:20 pm

India has been asserting for a long that its "core issue" with Canada remained that of the space given to separatists, terrorists and anti-India elements in that country.

Hit squad members tied to killing of separatist Nijjar held in Canada: Report

May 04, 2024 7:50 am

The ties between India and Canada have been strained after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations in September last year of a “potential” involvement of Indian agents in Nijjar’s killing in the parking of Surrey’s Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara.

Violence at Indian Consulate in San Francisco: NIA releases photos of 10 Khalistan supporters

September 22, 2023 3:11 am

The attack on the Indian Consulate in San Francisco took place in the intervening night of March 18-19 when some pro-Khalistani entities trespassed into the Consulate and tried to burn it down, according to the NIA.