The Hague, May 17 (IANS) India strongly pushed back against questions relating to “press freedom” and “minority rights” during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands, as senior diplomat Sibi George delivered a firm and detailed defence of India’s democratic structure, constitutional framework and civilisational diversity. These remarks came as an answer to a Dutch journalist who questioned why both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Dutch leadership were not jointl…
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Washington, May 2 (IANS) US Senators Rick Scott and Jeff Merkley recently introduced the Tibet Atrocities Determination Act, which requires the Secretary of State to formally determine whether China’s actions in Tibet constitute genocide or crimes against humanity. According to an official statement, the legislation was introduced on April 29, coinciding with Martyrs’ Day observed by the Tibetan Youth Congress to honour those who sacrificed their lives for Tibet’s freedom.”Communist China is…
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday greeted citizens on the eve of Easter. In a message, the President said, “On the auspicious occasion of Easter, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all fellow citizens, especially to the Christian community residing in India and abroad.”She said Easter is a significant festival of Christianity. “The resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ encourages us to embrace the values of truth, love, compassion, sacrifice, and forgiveness,” …
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld an Andhra Pradesh High Court ruling holding that a person who has converted to Christianity and continues to profess and practice the faith cannot claim the status of a Scheduled Caste. A Bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and N.V. Anjaria said that “no person who professes a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism can be regarded as a member of the Scheduled Caste,” adding that conversion to any other religion res…
Bengaluru, March 21 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah conveyed his heartfelt wishes to Muslims across the state and the country on the occasion of the holy festival of Eid and emphasised the importance of praying for the well-being of humankind. He was speaking after participating in a mass prayer held to mark the festival on Saturday in Bengaluru.Extending his greetings, the Chief Minister said that praying for the welfare of humanity is very important and that people must live with …
Mumbai March 2 (IANS) In an old interview with Lehren TV, veteran scriptwriter Salim Khan was seen speaking his heart out about the deep sense of harmony he feels within his family, which comprises members from different religious backgrounds. Khan further was seen emphasising that peace at home is a blessing, and credited faith and sensible decisions for the happiness he and his family have been experiencing over the years.Talking about how the entire Khan family stays under one roof despite co…
Imphal, Feb 11 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, on Wednesday, during a visit to violence-hit Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Jiribam district, urged inmates to forget past hostilities and jointly work towards peace and development. In his maiden visit to the mixed-population Jiribam district, bordering southern Assam, the Chief Minister said: “Let us consider the last two years as a nightmare. Let us forget it and have the courage to move forward towards peace and d…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said on Tuesday that the claim made by Leader of the Opposition Atishi that she did not insult the Sikh Gurus during a House discussion is completely false.He claimed that Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta ordered a forensic examination of the original Assembly recording, and the report established that Atishi referred to the Sikh Gurus using wholly inappropriate and disrespectful language.The Delhi BJP President said that people…
Colombo, Jan 7 (IANS) Religious minorities in Pakistan face systemic discrimination and entrapment in fabricated blasphemy allegations, mob violence, targetted killings, land grabbing, forced conversions, arbitrary detention, and damage to property, including places of worship, a report has detailed. On December 26, 2025, a 15-year-old Hindu girl, Premi Bhil was abducted from Sindh province, forcibly converted to Islam, renamed Kulsoom Sheikh, and married to a man over 30 years old who was alrea…
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President Arshad Madani on Tuesday said that the situation in Bangladesh is “extremely bad” and completely against the teachings of Islam, however, India too is witnessing an alarming rise in “religious extremism and hatred”.Reacting to recent developments in Bangladesh, Madani described the situation there as deeply disturbing and in total violation of Islamic principles.”What happened in Bangladesh was extremely bad. It is not just a murder, but the…