Who is Gurindervir Singh? India’s fastest man breaks 100m national record, draws comparisons with Usain Bolt after historic 10.09s runGurindervir Singh has shattered India's 100m national record, clocking an astonishing 10.09 seconds. This remarkable feat, achieved twice i...
25 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Saffron shawls not allowed in schools in Karnataka, clarifies CM SiddaramaiahKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified rules on religious symbols in educational institutions. Saffron shawls will not be perm...
14 May, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Karnataka: Siddaramaiah govt reverses ban on wearing of hijab in schools, PU collegesIn a welcoming announcement, Karnataka has reinstated the right to wear hijabs in schools and pre-university colleges, amidst a backdrop of...
13 May, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Lawyer files complaint against LoP Rahul Gandhi with Home Minister, Delhi Police, NIA over his remarks on "Sikhs"A complaint has been filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by lawyer Vineet Jindal for his remarks on Sikhs during his US visit. Jinda...
11 Sep, 2024, 02.08 PM IST
UK Sikhs worried over Europe headscarf ban; say 3 lakh at risk"We are less worried about this decision in a UK context. In the UK, we are open-minded and appreciate and accept differences... Our main w...
15 Mar, 2017, 07.50 PM IST
UK overturns ban on Sikh turbans in workplacesA new clause into the Deregulation Bill 2015 extends the existing exemption in the Employment Act to all workplaces.
01 Oct, 2015, 02.24 PM IST
FIBA delays decision to lift ban on turbansThe International Basketball Federation has decided to delay review of its discriminatory policy against Sikh basketball players who wear t...
29 Aug, 2014, 08.05 PM IST
Indians to protest turban ban at FIBA meet in SevilleMembers of Kalgidhar Society will be staging protest demonstration against International Basketball Federation at latter's 23rd World Congr...
28 Aug, 2014, 06.34 PM IST
US lawmakers ask Pentagon to allow Sikhs to serve in militarySikh Coalition applauded lawmaker's move calling for an end to the presumptive ban on devout Sikh service in the US military.
11 Mar, 2014, 03.33 PM IST
- PM Manmohan Singh raises turban ban issue with French president
Singh has conveyed Indian "sensitivities" regarding the ban on wearing turban in France to French President Francois Hollande.
18 Feb, 2013, 06.28 PM IST
Sikhs in NYPD be allowed turban and beard: Bloomberg toldNew York city Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been asked to allow Sikhs to wear turban and sport a beard in the New York Police Department (NYP...
13 Aug, 2012, 12.32 PM IST
Indarjit Singh - British parliament's first 'turbaned Sikh' memberWith a British-Sikh being nominated to the House of Lords, the community is hoping for a continent-wide change of perception
19 Sep, 2011, 02.25 PM IST
- Diplomat pat-down shows Obama hasn't acted: Harsimrat Badal
The recent incident of Indian diplomat Hardeep Puri being subjected to increased degree of screening at an American airport due to his turb...
15 Dec, 2010, 09.04 AM IST
- French govt may lift Sikh turban ban on India's plea
India may have found a novel way of persuading France to lift the ban on Sikh turbans by invoking Europe's deep-seated fear of terrorism.
15 Mar, 2010, 02.03 AM IST
- 'NCM raised the French turban ban issue with Sarkozy'
National Commission for Minorities has taken up the issue of the turban ban in France with the country's government.
11 Aug, 2008, 11.45 AM IST
- PM takes up turban issue with Sarkozy
In the backdrop of sustained demands from Sikhs, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday, took up with French President Nicolas Sarkozy the...
25 Jan, 2008, 07.36 PM IST
- Khalsa delegation seeks early resolution of turban issue in France
A delegation of Khalsa Action Committee (KAC) met Jérôme Bonnafont, the French Ambassador to India at his residence in New Delhi to apprise...
23 Jan, 2008, 04.53 PM IST