ICTY convicts Radovan Karadžić for crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina

March 24, 2016

As per a press release by International Criminal Tribunal for former Yugoslavia (ICTY) [t]rial Chamber III of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) today convicted Radovan Karadžić, former President of Republika Srpska (RS) and Supreme Commander of its armed forces, of genocide, crimes against humanity and violations of the laws or customs of war committed by Serb forces during the armed conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), from 1992 until 1995. He was sentenced to 40 years’ imprisonment.

Sukhbir Badal’s Holi images go viral on social media

March 24, 2016

Some images showing Punjab Deputy CM and Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) president Sukhbir Badal paying Holi have gone viral on social media.

Shoe hurled at JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar in Hyderabad

March 24, 2016

A person reportedly hurled a shoe at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student leader Kanhaiya Kumar while he was addressing a press conference in Hyderabad today (March 24).

Shoe hurled at JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar in Hyderabad

March 24, 2016

A person reportedly hurled a shoe at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student leader Kanhaiya Kumar while he was addressing a press conference in Hyderabad today (March 24).

Bhai Baldev Singh Wadala suspended by SGPC

March 24, 2016

Ragi Bhai Baldev Singh Wadala, who has been opposing 'misdeeds' of ruling regime of the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has reportedly been suspended by the SGPC.

Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara’s Lawyer tells how BJP supporters call him a terrorist

March 24, 2016

Sikhs For Human Rights (SFHR) held a discussion at Kisan Bhawan Chandigarh on February 22, 2016 on this topic of "Rise of Fascism in India". This video clip is part of views shared by Sikh Historian Advocate Amar Singh Chahal during this discussion

American Sikh Council strongly condemns deplorable attacks in Brussels

March 24, 2016

The American Sikh Council (ASC) [formerly known as World Sikh Council - America Region] has expressed grief at the brutal act of violence on the Brussels Airport and the Maelbeek Metro subway station in the heart of Brussels, Belgium

Brussel Blasts Creates Ripples of Fear: United Sikhs

March 24, 2016

Three blasts rocked the Belgian capital earlier today, two at the Brussels Zaventem international airport and one at Maelbeek metro station and striking fear in the heart of the European Union just days after a manhunt captured a key suspect, in last year's Paris massacres.

Movies hook millions of young people on tobacco: WHO

March 24, 2016

World Health Organization (WHO) recently called upon governments to rate movies that portray tobacco use in a bid to prevent children and adolescents from starting to smoke cigarettes and use other forms of tobacco.

Bastar Journalist tortured in custody must be released: Amnesty India

March 24, 2016

Authorities in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh must immediately look into serious allegations of torture, drop charges against journalist Prabhat Singh for allegedly sharing a message on Whatsapp underlining the absence of any kind of protection extended to journalists by the state police, and release him without delay.