Tag: Sikh News

King’s Trusted Sikh Bodyguard Honoured in Birthday Honours

One of the most recognisable yet previously little-known figures within the Royal Household has been formally recognised for his decades of dedicated service to the Royal Family. Jagjivan Singh Khangura, affectionately known as "Jag", has been appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) in the King's Birthday Honours, celebrating a career spent protecting King Charles III and senior members of the Royal...

Bhangra Makes History at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix

In a landmark moment for British Punjabi culture, bhangra took centre stage at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix for the very first time, bringing the colour, energy and spirit of Punjabi heritage to one of the world's most prestigious sporting events. As part of South Asian Heritage Month, spectators at Silverstone Circuit witnessed a spectacular cultural performance ahead of the Formula 1 Sprint celebrations,...
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Foreign Office scaling back support for UK Sikh activist held in India

Rishi Sunak and the Foreign Office appear to be scaling back the UK’s support for Jagtar Singh Johal, the British Sikh activist held in...

Chandigarh police clash with peaceful protesters at Mohali-Chandigarh border

A high-voltage clash broke out on Wednesday between Chandigarh Police and protesters seeking release of ‘Bandi Singhs’ at Chandigarh-Mohali border. Protesters were moving towards...

Deadly explosion rocks Sikh Gurdwara in Kabul, Afghanistan

An assault on a temple of Afghanistan's tiny Sikh community has left one worshipper and a Taliban member dead as well as the unidentified...