Independence Day in the Nation’s Capital

Independence Day in the Nation’s Capital

Individuals from Sikhs America participate in participate in an Independence Day parade, from the White House to the Capitol, in Washington, DC, on Friday, July 4, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Independence Day in the Nation’s Capital

Independence Day in the Nation’s Capital

Individuals from Sikhs America participate in an Independence Day parade, from the White House to the Capitol, in Washington, DC, on Friday, July 4, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Independence Day in the Nation’s Capital

Independence Day in the Nation’s Capital

Individuals from Sikhs America wear American flags as they participate in an Independence Day parade, from the White House to the Capitol, in Washington, DC, on Friday, July 4, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Independence Day in the Nation’s Capital

Independence Day in the Nation’s Capital

Individuals from Sikhs America wear American flags as they participate in an Independence Day parade, from the White House to the Capitol, in Washington, DC, on Friday, July 4, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Independence Day in the Nation’s Capital

Independence Day in the Nation’s Capital

Individuals from Sikhs America participate in participate in an Independence Day parade, from the White House to the Capitol, in Washington, DC, on Friday, July 4, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Independence Day in the Nation’s Capital

Independence Day in the Nation’s Capital

Individuals from Sikhs America participate in participate in an Independence Day parade, from the White House to the Capitol, in Washington, DC, on Friday, July 4, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikh separatists hold pro-Khalistan rally in London. Hundreds of pro and anti-Khalistani protesters gathered at London's Trafalgar Square, UK, on Sunday June 16, 2024, in support of an independent Sikh homeland Khalistan. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikh separatists hold pro-Khalistan rally in London. Hundreds of pro and anti-Khalistani protesters gathered at London's Trafalgar Square, UK, on Sunday June 16, 2024, in support of an independent Sikh homeland Khalistan. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikh separatists hold pro-Khalistan rally in London. Hundreds of pro and anti-Khalistani protesters gathered at London's Trafalgar Square, UK, on Sunday June 16, 2024, in support of an independent Sikh homeland Khalistan. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikh separatists hold pro-Khalistan rally in London. Hundreds of pro and anti-Khalistani protesters gathered at London's Trafalgar Square, UK, on Sunday June 16, 2024, in support of an independent Sikh homeland Khalistan. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikh separatists hold pro-Khalistan rally in London. Hundreds of pro and anti-Khalistani protesters gathered at London's Trafalgar Square, UK, on Sunday June 16, 2024, in support of an independent Sikh homeland Khalistan. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikh separatists hold pro-Khalistan rally in London. Hundreds of pro and anti-Khalistani protesters gathered at London's Trafalgar Square, UK, on Sunday June 16, 2024, in support of an independent Sikh homeland Khalistan. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikh separatists hold pro-Khalistan rally in London. Hundreds of pro and anti-Khalistani protesters gathered at London's Trafalgar Square, UK, on Sunday June 16, 2024, in support of an independent Sikh homeland Khalistan. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikh separatists hold pro-Khalistan rally in London. Hundreds of pro and anti-Khalistani protesters gathered at London's Trafalgar Square, UK, on Sunday June 16, 2024, in support of an independent Sikh homeland Khalistan. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikh separatists hold pro-Khalistan rally in London. Hundreds of pro and anti-Khalistani protesters gathered at London's Trafalgar Square, UK, on Sunday June 16, 2024, in support of an independent Sikh homeland Khalistan. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikh separatists hold pro-Khalistan rally in London. Hundreds of pro and anti-Khalistani protesters gathered at London's Trafalgar Square, UK, on Sunday June 16, 2024, in support of an independent Sikh homeland Khalistan. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikh separatists hold pro-Khalistan rally in London. Hundreds of pro and anti-Khalistani protesters gathered at London's Trafalgar Square, UK, on Sunday June 16, 2024, in support of an independent Sikh homeland Khalistan. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikh separatists hold pro-Khalistan rally in London. Hundreds of pro and anti-Khalistani protesters gathered at London's Trafalgar Square, UK, on Sunday June 16, 2024, in support of an independent Sikh homeland Khalistan. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikhs Demonstrate At Trafalgar Square - London

Sikh separatists hold pro-Khalistan rally in London. Hundreds of pro and anti-Khalistani protesters gathered at London's Trafalgar Square, UK, on Sunday June 16, 2024, in support of an independent Sikh homeland Khalistan. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau Attends Khalsa Day Celebrations - Toronto

Trudeau Attends Khalsa Day Celebrations - Toronto

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reacts after receiving a ceremonial sabre, called a "talwar" in the Punjabi language, as a special gift from the Ontario Sikhs and Gurudwara Council after speaking during Khalsa day celebrations at City Hall in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, April 28, 2024. Photo by Cole Burston/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau Attends Khalsa Day Celebrations - Toronto

Trudeau Attends Khalsa Day Celebrations - Toronto

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reacts after receiving a ceremonial sabre, called a "talwar" in the Punjabi language, as a special gift from the Ontario Sikhs and Gurudwara Council after speaking during Khalsa day celebrations at City Hall in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, April 28, 2024. Photo by Cole Burston/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau Attends Khalsa Day Celebrations - Toronto

Trudeau Attends Khalsa Day Celebrations - Toronto

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau waves to the crowd after receiving a ceremonial sabre, called a "talwar" in the Punjabi language, as a special gift from the Ontario Sikhs and Gurudwara Council after speaking during Khalsa day celebrations at City Hall in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, April 28, 2024. Photo by Cole Burston/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Controversial citizenship law implemented in India

STORY: Controversial citizenship law implemented in India SHOOTING TIME: March 11, 2024 DATELINE: March 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of government buildings 3. various of a market 4. various of the protest STORYLINE: The Indian government on Monday implemented the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, or CAA, which was passed by the country's parliament more than four years ago. The Federal Home (Internal Security) Ministry issued an official notification in this regard during the day. The notification came just days ahead of the announcement of general elections soon to be made by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Though dates are yet to be announced, the polls are expected to be held in April-May. Passed in December 2019, the CAA mainly aims at providing citizenship to migrants belonging to six communities, namely Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, and Christians, who had entered the count

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Protesters rally outside the Indian High Commission in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Protesters rally outside the Indian High Commission in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Indian High Commission in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Protesters rally outside the Indian High Commission in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Protesters rally outside the Indian High Commission in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Protesters rally outside the Indian High Commission in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Protesters rally outside the Indian High Commission in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

A person holds a sign during a protest outside the Indian Consulate, in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Monday, September 25, 2023. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

A man holds up a cutout of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a protest outside the Indian Consulate, in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Monday, September 25, 2023. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

A protester hits a photograph of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a sandal during a protest outside the Indian Consulate, in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Monday, September 25, 2023. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

A man holds a sign with a photograph of Hardeep Singh Nijjar during a protest outside the Indian Consulate, in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Monday, September 25, 2023. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Protesters rally outside the Indian High Commission in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

A person holds a sign during a protest outside the Indian Consulate, in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Monday, September 25, 2023. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Protesters rally outside the Indian High Commission in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

A protester hits a photograph of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a sandal during a protest outside the Indian Consulate, in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Monday, September 25, 2023. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

People stand on an Indian flag during a protest outside the Indian Consulate, in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Monday, September 25, 2023. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

A protester stands next to a photograph of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with sandals tied to it during a protest outside the Indian Consulate, in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Monday, September 25, 2023. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Protesters stand next to a photograph of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with sandals tied to it during a protest outside the Indian Consulate, in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Monday, September 25, 2023. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

A man tears an Indian flag in half during a protest outside the Indian Consulate, in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Monday, September 25, 2023. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

An Indian flag is laid on the street as protesters wave a Canadian and Khalistan flags during a protest outside the Indian Consulate, in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Monday, September 25, 2023. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

People protest outside the Indian Consulate, in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Monday, September 25, 2023. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

Sikhs Stage Protests Against Indian Government Over Murder - Canada

A man tears an Indian flag in half during a protest outside the Indian Consulate, in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Monday, September 25, 2023. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

UN holds interfaith moment of prayer for peace

STORY: UN holds interfaith moment of prayer for peace DATELINE: April 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres shaking hands with faith leaders 2. various of Guterres walking up to podium 3. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 4. various of attendees observing a minute of silence STORYLINE: The UN on Friday held an interfaith moment of prayer for peace at a special time on the spiritual calendar, when Christians are celebrating Easter, Jews are marking Passover, Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan, and Sikhs are celebrating Vaisakhi. In his opening remarks, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said peace is needed today more than ever. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "At a time of terrible divisions, we are here today in common cause. We gather at a unique moment, on the last Friday of Ramadan, as Christians celebrate Easter, Jews mark the end

UN-INTERFAITH MOMENT OF PRAYER FOR PEACE

UN-INTERFAITH MOMENT OF PRAYER FOR PEACE

(230414) -- UNITED NATIONS, April 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An interfaith moment of prayer for peace at a special time on the spiritual calendar is held at the UN headquarters in New York, on April 14, 2023. The world body on Friday held the interfaith moment of prayer for peace at a special time on the spiritual calendar, when Christians are celebrating Easter, Jews are marking Passover, Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan, and Sikhs are celebrating Vaisakhi. (Xinhua/Xie E)

UN-INTERFAITH MOMENT OF PRAYER FOR PEACE

UN-INTERFAITH MOMENT OF PRAYER FOR PEACE

(230414) -- UNITED NATIONS, April 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (Front) speaks at an interfaith moment of prayer for peace at a special time on the spiritual calendar at the UN headquarters in New York, on April 14, 2023. The world body on Friday held the interfaith moment of prayer for peace at a special time on the spiritual calendar, when Christians are celebrating Easter, Jews are marking Passover, Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan, and Sikhs are celebrating Vaisakhi. (Xinhua/Xie E)

UN-INTERFAITH MOMENT OF PRAYER FOR PEACE

UN-INTERFAITH MOMENT OF PRAYER FOR PEACE

(230414) -- UNITED NATIONS, April 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (Front) speaks at an interfaith moment of prayer for peace at a special time on the spiritual calendar at the UN headquarters in New York, on April 14, 2023. The world body on Friday held the interfaith moment of prayer for peace at a special time on the spiritual calendar, when Christians are celebrating Easter, Jews are marking Passover, Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan, and Sikhs are celebrating Vaisakhi. (Xinhua/Xie E)

Sikhs dressed up for wedding party in New Delhi

Sikhs dressed up for wedding party in New Delhi

NEW DELHI, India - Sikh men and women in flashy attire pose for a photo at a wedding party in New Delhi on April 24, 2013.