BJP spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill has asked India’s Ministry of External Affairs to intervene after elderly Iranian Sikh couples were left stranded at a Gurudwara in Tehran. Shergill says a Mahaan Air flight planned for May 5 reportedly won’t allow them to board without clearance from the Government of India, prompting the request for urgent action.
An elderly Sikh man was assaulted in Woodstock, Ontario, while the attacker hurled racist slurs and demanded he “get out of my country.” Police say they are investigating the incident as hate-motivated and have arrested the youth, who faces multiple charges. The World Sikh Organisation condemned the attack and urged broader action against rising hate.
Your news, in seconds
Get the Beige app — every story in 60 words, updated hourly. Free on iOS & Android.
Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.
