Punjab CM says ban on “Messenger of God” movie not permanent

January 20, 2015

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today said the state government's decision to ban the screening of controversial film Messenger of God was taken in the "larger public interest" and could be reviewed "once the law and order situation normalises".

Sikh bodies protest in Sirsa; Demand ban on MSG movie

January 20, 2015

Representatives of various Sikh organizations of Haryana and the local Sikh sangat of Sirsa took out a protest march to demand ban on controversial godman and Sirsa based dera sacha sauda's head Gurmeet Ram Rahim.

MSG movie was banned as per Center’s advise: Punjab CM Badal

January 20, 2015

Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal told media reporters that the controversial “Messenger of God” movie was banned as per ‘advise’ of the Central government. He was replying to media queries on Jan. 19 at Lambi area of Punjab after holding ‘Sangat Darshan’.

Attempted murder of Sikh was a racially motivated “terror attack”: Sikh Federation UK

January 20, 2015

A press release (dated: January 19, 2015) by the Sikh Federation UK says [t]he racially motivated attack last week with a machete and hammer by Zack Davies who was shouting ‘white power’ on a 24-year old Sikh who was simply out shopping in Tesco must be treated as a terror attack.

US Congressman McClintock’s Office Affirms Support for Religious Liberty in Indian subcontinent: OFMI

January 20, 2015

Constituents of Northern California Congressman Tom McClintock joined an official delegation from human rights group Organization for Minorities of India (OFMI) on January 14 to warn the Republican representative’s office about proposals by India’s ruling party to require state approval for religious conversions.

SGPC officials refused Sehaj Path request by Jathedar Nandgarh

January 20, 2015

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) officials reportedly denied "permissions" to "dismissed" Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani Balwant Singh Nanadgarh to take a saroop of Guru Granth Sahib Ji to his residence to hold a Sehaj Path Sahib. Jathedar Nanadgarh was willing to hold Sehaj Paath at his located in residence in the Takht Damdama Sahib complex.

Ropar police to seek Jagtar Singh Tara’s custody

January 20, 2015

The district Ropar police will seek the custody of Jagtar Singh Tara. A case under Section 307 of IPC was registered against him for allegedly firing at a police party in 1991.

I accept Arvind Kejriwal’s challenge; But will debate in Assembly: says Kiran Bedi

January 20, 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s chief ministerial candidate for the Delhi Assembly polls Kiran Bedi on Tuesday accepted Arvind Kejriwal's challenge for a debate with him and said she will do it on the floor of the Assembly.

Arvind Kejriwal invites Kiran Bedi for open public debate

January 20, 2015

The dynamics of electoral politics witnessed major change in currently after former IPS officer Kiran Bedi joined the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP). She is declared as Hindutva body's Chief Ministerial candidate against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal.