Kshama Sawant visa rejection: Sawant alleges physical assault at Indian consulate in Seattle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kshama Sawant visa rejection: Sawant alleges physical assault at Indian consulate in Seattle

The Hindu  

After Indian consulate in Seattle rejected Indian-American politician Kshama Sawant’s emergency visa, she has alleged that the Embassy staff physically assaulted her and called the police. Ms. Sawant said she and members of her political organisation ‘Workers Strike Back’’ went to the Consulate on Thursday to seek an explanation on why her visa was rejected. Despite repeated requests, these individuals refused to leave the Consulate premises and engaged in… — India In Seattle February 7, 2025 She said as they were leaving, one of the Consulate staff physically assaulted them. “One Consulate staff person first violently grabbed a Workers Strike Back member and tried to take her phone.

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Kshama Sawant Denied Indian Visa Amid Political Controversy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kshama Sawant Denied Indian Visa Amid Political Controversy

Deccan Chronicle  

Kshama Sawant, an Indian-American politician and former Seattle City Council member, has alleged that the Indian government has denied her visa applications, preventing her from visiting her ailing 82-year-old mother in Bengaluru. Sawant, known for her advocacy against caste discrimination and criticism of the Indian government's policies, has been denied a visa three times since May 2024, with no official …

Who is Kshama Sawant? Seattle Consulate denies visa to Indian-American politician over Modi govt’s ‘reject list’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who is Kshama Sawant? Seattle Consulate denies visa to Indian-American politician over Modi govt’s ‘reject list’

Live Mint  

Kshama Sawant is an Indian American politician who was denied a visa for being on the ‘reject list’ of the Indian government, she claimed. In another post, she wrote, "Workers Strike Back members & I are still at Seattle Indian Consulate, doing peaceful civil disobedience, demanding explanation why my visa was rejected 3 times. "A Consular officer said I'm being …

‘Aggressive’ individuals barge into Indian Consulate in Seattle, authorities step in
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Aggressive’ individuals barge into Indian Consulate in Seattle, authorities step in

Live Mint  

The Indian Consulate in Seattle on Friday said it was compelled to call local authorities after certain individuals, who had entered its premises without authorisation, refused to leave and engaged in “aggressive” and “threatening” behaviour. In a post on X, the official handle of the Consulate General of India, Seattle wrote, “Today, the Consulate was forced to deal with a …

Kshama Sawant creates a ruckus at the Indian consulate in Seattle
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kshama Sawant creates a ruckus at the Indian consulate in Seattle

Op India  

Indian-American politician Kshama Sawant and her supporters launched an attack on the Indian consulate in Seattle. — Kshama Sawant February 7, 2025 The members of her political organization “Workers Strike Back” arrived at the consulate where Sawant was holding a protest. NOW: Kshama Sawant and members of Workers Strike Back are engaging in a peaceful sit-in at the Consulate of …

Kshama Sawant: The Indian-American politician on ‘rejection list‘
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kshama Sawant: The Indian-American politician on ‘rejection list‘

The Hindu  

Kshama Sawant, Indian-American politician and a critic of India’s Hindu Right has currently been in the news after being denied an emergency visa by India to visit her ailing mother in Bengaluru. The officer at the consulate did not give an explanation, simply saying Ms. Sawant’s name is on the “rejection list”. Before establishing a political organisation — Workers Strike …

Indian-American politician Kshama Sawant claims her India visa rejected thrice: 'Mother very sick’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian-American politician Kshama Sawant claims her India visa rejected thrice: 'Mother very sick’

Hindustan Times  

Kshama Sawant, an Indian-American politician, has claimed that her India visa application was rejected thrice while her husband was granted an emergency visa to visit her ailing mother in India. Sawant said she and members of an organization called Workers Strike Back were at the Indian consulate, doing "peaceful civil disobedience" demanding to know her visa was rejected thrice. The …

S Jishankar terms the attack on the Indian Consulate in San Francisco 'a serious matter'
2 months ago

S Jishankar terms the attack on the Indian Consulate in San Francisco 'a serious matter'

Op India  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who recently attended the swearing-in ceremony of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the USA, expressed concern over the attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco, USA. Jaishankar condemned the attack that happened on the Indian consulate in San Francisco in March 2023 terming it ‘a serious matter’. Khalistanis attacked the Indian Consulate …

Jaishankar’s response to attack on Indian consulate in San Francisco: ‘Very serious matter, we expect...’
2 months ago

Jaishankar’s response to attack on Indian consulate in San Francisco: ‘Very serious matter, we expect...’

Live Mint  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called the attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco in 2023 a "very serious matter". "The arson attack on our consulate in San Francisco is a very, very serious matter, and it is something for which we expect accountability. A video surfaced on social media in which suspected pro-Khalistani protesters were seen gathering outside …

Gurpatwant Pannun’s Lawsuit Against India ‘Ridiculous’, Timing Suggests Malafide Intention, Say Top Govt Sources
6 months, 1 week ago

Gurpatwant Pannun’s Lawsuit Against India ‘Ridiculous’, Timing Suggests Malafide Intention, Say Top Govt Sources

News 18  

Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun’s decision to file a lawsuit in a US federal district court against the Centre and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is “ridiculous”, with the timing “clearly suggesting that it was done with malafide intention”, top Indian government sources have told CNN-News18. Some instances include: Indian Consulate in San Francisco: In July 2023, Khalistan supporters allegedly …

San Francisco Indian consulate attack case | NIA seeks info on 10 wanted pro-Khalistan accused
1 year, 6 months ago

San Francisco Indian consulate attack case | NIA seeks info on 10 wanted pro-Khalistan accused

The Hindu  

The National Investigation Agency has released the pictures of 10 wanted accused in the March 2023 case of attack and vandalism at the Indian Consulate in the United States’ San Francisco, and has sought information about them from the general public. The attack on the Indian consulate had taken place in the intervening night of March 18 and 19, 2023 …

NIA releases pictures of accused involved in vandalism of Indian Consulate in USA, seeks info from public
1 year, 6 months ago

NIA releases pictures of accused involved in vandalism of Indian Consulate in USA, seeks info from public

India TV News  

The National Investigation Agency, which has already launched a massive crackdown against the Khaistani terrorists, has released the pictures of at least 10 wanted accused in the case of attack and vandalism at the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, USA. NIA Branch Office Chandigarh - Telephone Number: 0172-2682900, 2682901 WhatsApp/Telegram Number: 7743002947 Telegram: 7743002947 Email ID: info-chd.nia@gov.in NIA promises not …

Indian Americans Rally in Support of India at San Francisco Consulate After Khalistani Attack
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian Americans Rally in Support of India at San Francisco Consulate After Khalistani Attack

News 18  

Scores of Indian Americans held a peace rally in front of the Indian Consulate in San Francisco to express solidarity with India following a recent attempted arson at the diplomatic facility by Khalistan supporters. A video by Khalistan supporters, dated July 2 posted on Twitter, showed the act of arson at the Indian Consulate in San Francisco. A large number …

Indian Americans Rally In Support Of India At San Francisco Consulate After Khalistani Attack
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian Americans Rally In Support Of India At San Francisco Consulate After Khalistani Attack

ABP News  

After a recent arson attempt at the Indian Consulate in San Francisco by Khalistan supporters, several Indian Americans held a peaceful rally in front of the diplomatic facility to express solidarity, as reported by the news agency PTI. VIDEO | Indian Americans hold peace rally in support of India after Khalistan supporters' attempted arson at San Francisco consulate. The condemnation …

Indian consulate in San Francisco set on fire by Khalistani supporters; US 'strongly condemns’
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian consulate in San Francisco set on fire by Khalistani supporters; US 'strongly condemns’

Firstpost  

Pro-Khalistan supporters vandalised and set Indian consulate in San Francisco on fire, drawing “strong condemnation” from the United States on Tuesday Pro-Khalistan supporters vandalised and set Indian consulate in San Francisco on fire, drawing “strong condemnation” from the United States on Tuesday. ARSON ATTEMPT AT SF INDIAN CONSULATE: #DiyaTV has verified with @CGISFO @NagenTV that a fire was set early …

Khalistani plan to attack Indian Embassy in Washington thwarted by US secret service: Read details
2 years ago

Khalistani plan to attack Indian Embassy in Washington thwarted by US secret service: Read details

Op India  

On March 25, pro-Khalistani elements in Washington DC attempted to attack the Indian Embassy, but the American security services thwarted their plan. A group of aggressive and abusive pro-Khalistani elements attacked Indian Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Indian senior journalist Lalit K Jha during the same protest. The US Secret Service and local police called for reinforcement at the Indian …

Khalistani supporters attack Indian journalist in Washington
2 years ago

Khalistani supporters attack Indian journalist in Washington

Live Mint  

Washington-based Indian journalist Lalit Jha was physically attacked and verbally abused by pro-Khalistan supporters in Washington while he was covering a pro-Khalistan protest outside the Indian Embassy on Saturday afternoon. Explaining the attack, Journalist Lalit Jha said that he was hit on his left ear with two sticks by pro-Khalistan supporters. Take a look at the video below, Speaking to …

Security heightened around Indian Consulate in San Francisco amid pro-Khalistani demonstration
2 years ago

Security heightened around Indian Consulate in San Francisco amid pro-Khalistani demonstration

India TV News  

Pro-Khalistani protest in US: Amid the ongoing operation to nab Amritpal Singh, security has been heightened around Indian Consulate in San Francisco after more than 200 protesters waving Khalistan flags stormed towards the area in the United States. White House denounces vandalism at Indian Consulate Meanwhile, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby has said vandalism at Indian Consulate …

Pro-Khalistan protesters tried to set on fire Indian consulate in San Francisco
2 years ago

Pro-Khalistan protesters tried to set on fire Indian consulate in San Francisco

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: A group of pro-Khalistan protesters on Sunday made an attempt to set on fire India's consulate in San Francisco, with senior Indian diplomats informing their American counterparts that they anticipate more such protests by anti-national elements in the coming weeks. Around 11 hours later, in the absence of a strong law enforcement and city police presence, pro-Khalistan supporters broke …

'Absolutely Unacceptable': White House On Attack At Indian Consulate In San Francisco
2 years ago

'Absolutely Unacceptable': White House On Attack At Indian Consulate In San Francisco

ABP News  

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby has said vandalism at Indian Consulate in San Francisco is "absolutely unacceptable" and is condemned by the US, as reported by the news agency ANI. Speaking to ANI, a US State Department spokesperson said, "The United States condemns the attack against the Indian Consulate and any attack against diplomatic facilities within the …

Windows smashed at India consulates in London, San Francisco
2 years ago

Windows smashed at India consulates in London, San Francisco

Associated Press  

LONDON — Windows at India’s High Commission in London and at the Consulate General of India in San Francisco were smashed during separate demonstrations by Sikh protesters, police in both cities said Monday. London’s Metropolitan Police force said a man was arrested Sunday afternoon on suspicion of violent disorder outside the diplomatic mission, where two security guards were slightly injured. …

United States Condemns Attack On Indian Consulate In San Francisco By Pro Khalistan Supporters
2 years ago

United States Condemns Attack On Indian Consulate In San Francisco By Pro Khalistan Supporters

ABP News  

The United States condemned the incident of vandalism at the Indian consulate general in San Francisco by some pro-Khalistan elements during a protest. "In a meeting with the US Charge d'Affaires in New Delhi, India conveyed its strong protest at the vandalisation of the property of the Consulate General of India, San Francisco," the MEA said in a statement. READ …

Pro-Khalistani protesters attack Indian Consulate in U.S.
2 years ago

Pro-Khalistani protesters attack Indian Consulate in U.S.

The Hindu  

A group of pro-Khalistani protesters on March 19 attacked and damaged the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, prompting sharp condemnation from Indian Americans who demanded immediate action against those responsible for it. "We are also appalled by the complete law and order failure in both in London as well as in SFO where a few radicalised separatists attacked India's diplomatic …

Diplomat row: Devyani's father leads protest outside US consulate
11 years, 2 months ago

Diplomat row: Devyani's father leads protest outside US consulate

Firstpost  

Even as efforts are underway for resolution of the row involving Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, her father on Tuesday led a protest march outside the American consulate in Mumbai, terming the US administration’s action against her as “illegal”. Mumbai: Even as efforts are underway for resolution of the row involving Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, her father on Tuesday led a …

Devyani Khobragade case: Online petition to drop charges launched
11 years, 3 months ago

Devyani Khobragade case: Online petition to drop charges launched

India TV News  

Washington: An online White House petition demanding the Obama Administration drop the visa fraud case against Devyani Khobragade has been launched here by a group of Indian-Americans who said the senior Indian diplomat's public humiliation hurts the sentiments of the community. Protesting the manner in which India's Deputy Consul General was arrested on December 12 in New York, the online …

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