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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, Dec. 5, 2023.
NO BIG DEAL

India’s Modi Downplays U.S. Assassination Plot Allegations

He insisted the claims are not likely to affect U.S.-India relations.

Martha Mercer

U.S. President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment event on the day of the G20 summit in New Delhi, India, Sept. 9, 2023.
DARK PLAN

U.S. Foils Plot to Kill Sikh Separatist on American Soil: FT

Authorities reportedly suspect the Indian government of being involved in the conspiracy.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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‘RAGE INFLAMED BY HATE’

Hate Crime Charges Filed Over Road-Rage Death of Sikh Man

The driver is accused of punching Jasmer Singh three times in the head and face, causing him to fall back and hit his head on the pavement.

Alex Nguyen

A photo illustration of Canada PM Justin Trudeau and India PM Narendra Modi.
‘SINKING FEELING’

Canadian Murder Mystery Spirals Into a Diplomatic Showdown

The killing of a Sikh activist in British Columbia has unleashed a whirlwind of accusations and tit-for-tat responses between Canada and India.

Shannon Vavra

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‘INCREDIBLE LOSS’

Man Convicted of Murdering Texas County’s First Sikh Deputy

Sandeep Dhaliwal was a beloved local celebrity in the Houston area before he made headlines for helping to change the policy for cops who wear articles of faith.

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

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LEARNING OPPORTUNITY

College Slammed After Sikh Student Cuffed for Symbolic Knife

The chancellor of the University of North Carolina Charlotte apologized for the student’s detainment over a kirpan, “an article of faith in Sikhism.”

Danika Fears

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA

Taco Bell Customer Goes on Unhinged Anti-Hindu Rant

“Bitch, this ain’t India! You fucked India up, and now you’re fucking America up,” the man yelled.

Brooke Leigh Howard

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CYCLE OF VIOLENCE

NYC Teen Accused in Vile Attacks on Sikhs Is Fatally Stabbed

The 19-year-old was stabbed in the chest, police said.

Alan Halaly

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‘BARBARIC’

ISIS Says It Launched Deadly Attack on Sikh Temple in Kabul

The three-hour firefight left at least one person dead and seven others injured.

Corbin Bolies

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VICTIM OF HATRED

Sikh Priest Paralyzed in Temple Shooting Dies 8 Years Later

He spent the rest of his life in a nursing facility before dying of complications from the shooting.

Tracy Connor

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Gut-Wrenching

‘Cold-Blooded’ Murder of Sikh Police Officer Shakes Houston

Harris County Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal was shot in the back of the head following a routine traffic stop, authorities said

Emily Shugerman

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