European Union

UK To Re-Introduce Blue-And-Gold Passport After Brexit

British Prime Minster Theresa May on Friday hailed the return of Britain’s classic blue passport as a benefit of leaving the EU, pleasing Brexit campaigners

British PM Theresa May Defeated in UK Parliament over Brexit Blueprint

British Prime Minister Theresa May's government was defeated on Wednesday, when MPs forced through changes to its Brexit blueprint that ministers said could endanger Britain's departure from the European Union.

UK Triggers ‘Article 50’ Invokes Divorce From The European Union

The UK government here on Wednesday (29th March) officially triggered the article 50 initiating the beginning of the end of a relationship that has endured for 44 years.

U.K. Parliament votes in favour of starting Brexit process

British government looks set to comfortably meet its plans of triggering Brexit negotiations by the end of next month, after winning a clear majority in a vote for the bill in the House of Commons as it passes through Parliament on Wednesday night.

UK Sikh group calls for mature political leadership in the UK to unite a “divided country”

Following the EU Referendum decision to leave the EU what is immediately required in the interests of Britain is economic and political stability to reassure markets. The financial and housing markets have already seen some large shocks.

David Cameron to leave post of PM after UK votes to leave EU; Full text of Statement

London: Here is full text of statement from the 10 Downing Street:- Good morning everyone, the country has just taken part in a giant democratic ...

“Divided Kingdom” votes to leave European Union

The Britain has voted to leave the European Union (EU), the 28 countries union, to take greater control of its economy and its borders.

EU Referendum today in UK; Sikh Council UK Advises Vote Remain

The EU referendum will take place in the UK today (23rd June, 2016). It is a decision of significant importance to the country and will affect us all in not only the short term but also impact on future generations. Sikh Council UK is advising all UK voters to vote to Remain in the EU.

Majority of UK Sikhs in favour of remaining in the European Union: Sikh Network Survey

Just days before the European Union (EU) Referendum the United Kingdom (UK) Sikh Survey designed and managed by the Sikh Network has had responses from over 2,500 members of the Sikh community.

57% of British Sikhs want to stay in the EU, according to the British Sikh Report

According to the British Sikh Report 57% of British Sikhs want to stay in the European Union (EU).

Kashmiri diaspora to protest against Indian PM Narendra Modi’s visit in Brussels

Kashmiri diaspora based in Belgium and other countries in Europe have planned to hold a protest on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Brussels on March 31.

Delhi pollution worries EU: Diplomats asked to install air purifiers

Taking serious note of the grave reports about air pollution in India's capital city (Delhi) the European Union has directed its diplomats in Delhi to install air purifiers in their offices and residences at the earliest possible.

European Parliament want the EU to fight caste discrimination

Copenhagen, Denmark (October 18, 2013): According to a press release (dated: October 10, 2013) by “International Dalit Solidarity Network” (IDSN): [t]he European Parliament has sent a strong message of support to hundreds of millions of people all over the world who are subjected to caste discrimination by urging the EU to step up efforts to address a human rights issue that causes almost unimaginable suffering.

European Parliament want EU to fight against caste discrimination

Copenhagen, Denmark (October 18, 2013): According to a press release (dated: October 10, 2013) by “International Dalit Solidarity Network” (IDSN): [t]he European Parliament has sent a strong message of support to hundreds of millions of people all over the world who are subjected to caste discrimination by urging the EU to step up efforts to address a human rights issue that causes almost unimaginable suffering.

Exert pressure on Indian government to relive Prof Bhullar from the death penalty: Sikh body to EU

We seek the active intervention of the European Union in exerting diplomatic pressure on Indian Government and raising humanitarian concerns to stop the execution of death sentence of Prof. Davinder Pal Singh Bhullar, who is on death row and whose sentence has been confirmed by the Supreme Court of India in April despite original conviction based on confession before police, no corroboration of evidence of any kind, split judgment of the Supreme Court in upholding the sentence of capital punishment, inordinate delay in carrying out the sentence as well as ignoring the mental status of the accused.

Dal Khalsa seeks EU intervention on suspected execution of Prof. Bhullar

Amritsar, Punjab (May 26, 2013): As per information Sikh organization Dal Khalsa has sent a memorandum to the European Union for intervention in the case of Sikh political prisoner Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar, who faces threat of immediate execution in India.

European Union close to arrangement for security screening without removing Sikh turban

London, UK (September 06, 2012): Lord Singh the Director of the Network of Sikh Organisations (NSO) has received a letter from the Department of Transport to suggest the EEC are close to agreeing screening procedures at airports which avoid removal of turbans.

Sikh Federation (UK) hopeful of favourable solution of Sikh Turban (Dastar) issue in Europe

London (August 28, 2012): The Sikh Federation (UK) has claimed to have received the letter from the Department for Transport regarding the respect to the Sikh turban (dastaar) at airports in the UK. The organization is hopeful regarding favorable solution of the issue in European countries including the UK.

Kashmiris in Brussels release “Black Balloons” to mark the black day on August 15

Brussels (August 15, 2012): Kashmiris and their supporters in Brussels released hundreds of “Black Balloons” to mark the black day on the August 15, India's Independence Day. The exclusive event was organized by Kashmir Council EU led by Mr. Ali Raza Syed to observe the 15th August, the Indian National Day as black day in the capital of Belgium.

European Union & India’s face-to-face confrontation on human rights

The United Kingdom is equally bound not to extradite anybody who will face capital punishment. India’s ministry of external affairs is fully aware of the reaction of the German government with respect to the death row convict Devender Pal Singh Bhullar whose mercy petition was rejected by the President of India in May 2011.

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