Islamabad, July 11 (IANS) Pakistan has witnessed recurring allegations of forced conversions and marriages involving Sikh and Hindu girls, with such incidents continuing to raise concerns over the persecution of religious minorities in the country. Minority families in Pakistan have repeatedly alleged that their daughters were lured under the pretext of love or coerced into conversion before being married off, a report has stated. “Human rights organisations at both national and international …
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Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Actress Sonakshi Sinha took a walk down memory lane as she recalled a deeply meaningful moment from her wedding day with husband Zaheer Iqbal.Sharing picture of a special artwork symbolising the coming together of the ‘Gayatri Mantra and the Kalma’ gifted to her, the actress revealed that while the pandit was chanting the Gayatri Mantra during their wedding ceremony, the sound of the Azaan also ‘floated into their home.Sharing the pictures, Sonakshi wrote, “When we go…
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The Congress and the Shiv Sena-UBT on Friday said that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was “late” in seeking justice against the alleged misappropriation of donations and offerings at the Ram Temple, questioning its efforts “while thefts were taking place at the temple?”The reactions come after the RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale cautioned the Hindu community to exercise restraint and not get misled by anti-national forces using the Ram Temple donation th…
Geneva, July 3 (IANS) Naseem Baloch, Chairman of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), has alleged that Hindu and Christian girls across Pakistan are being abducted, forcibly converted, and married off, describing the ongoing practice as a violation of their identity, dignity, freedom of conscience, family life, and fundamental human rights. Addressing an event titled ‘Forced Conversions and Minority Women’ on the sidelines of the 62nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC 62) …
Guwahati, June 29 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday extended warm greetings to devotees across the country on the occasion of the sacred Snana Yatra of Lord Jagannath, praying for peace, happiness, good health and prosperity for all. Taking to social media, the Chief Minister paid his obeisance to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra, describing the annual ritual as a deeply revered occasion in the Hindu calendar. “On the sacred occasion of the Snana Yatra, m…
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Actor Kunal Kemmu spoke his heart out on raising daughter Inaaya Naumi Kemmu with wife Soha Ali Khan by incorporating the beauty of their respective religions and culture.Saying that they have always trusted their instincts over societal expectations when it comes to parenting, Kunal highlighted on how he and Soha have been on the same page, especially when it comes to their daughter.Speaking exclusively to IANS, Kunal said he and Soha have never let public opinion dictate…
Ayodhya, June 26 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal visited the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Friday and alleged that the FIR registered in the donation embezzlement case was merely a formality, claiming that influential people involved in the case were being protected. Speaking to reporters after offering prayers at the temple, Kejriwal said, “I have prayed to Lord Ram for happiness and prosperity. I have also prayed that whoever is involve…
Guwahati, June 25 (IANS) Assam Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Kaushik Rai on Thursday visited the Kamakhya Temple atop Nilachal Hills to review the arrangements for the ongoing Ambubachi Mela, one of the country’s largest annual Hindu religious congregations. The minister inspected facilities put in place for the lakhs of devotees who have converged on the temple from different parts of the country to participate in the annual festival.He interacted with officials fr…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India on Tuesday expressed hope that the government in Bangladesh would act against extremist elements and ensure the safety of the minority community following reports of desecration involving Hindu deities and their images that have triggered protests across Bangladesh. Addressing a weekly media briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen reports from Bangladesh regarding acts of desecration involving Hindu deiti…
Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) The United Nations (UN) has repeatedly expressed concern over the persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan. However, meaningful change in Pakistan remains elusive despite years of warnings, recommendations, and expressions of concern. The international organisations must move beyond cautious rhetoric as turning a blind eye to the suffering of religious minorities in Pakistan does not serve justice or the values that the international community claims to hold, a re…