New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Minority communities in Bangladesh are facing growing insecurity amid incidents of violence, land encroachment and sustained social intimidation linked to Islamist networks, according to a report, which warned that vulnerable religious groups continue to live under fear in several parts of the country.The report said Hindu, Buddhist and Christian minorities in Bangladesh are increasingly confronting attacks ranging from vandalism and intimidation to forced displacement, …
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Indore, May 15 (IANS) Abdul Samad, President of the Kamal Maula Welfare Society and one of the petitioners of the Muslim side in the case over Bhojshala and Kamal Maula Mosque complex, on Friday claimed that idols of Hindu goddesses were brought into the disputed site after the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) 2003 order.The Madhya Pradesh High Court recognised the Bhojshala complex as a Hindu temple and the property of King Bhoj. Revoking the ASI’s 2003 order, the court granted the Hindu …
Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh), May 11 (IANS) The administration has taken major action over allegations of religious activities at the PM Shri School located in Jalam Sarai village of Sambhal.Headmaster Mohammad Anzar Ahmad, acting headmaster Valesh Kumar, and assistant teacher Mohammad Gul Ejaz have been suspended for allegedly promoting religious activities in the school. Basic Shiksha Adhikari Alka Sharma has issued related orders.According to officials, acting on the instructions of District Magis…
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) The residence where Nida Khan, a key accused in the TCS religious conversion case, found shelter for over a month, is set to face demolition in a day or two, said Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Monday.Nida Khan, a woman employee at the software firm’s Nashik unit, was in hiding for over a month after the forced conversion scandal came to light, which shook the nation. She was recently apprehended from a house, purportedly belonging to the AIMIM corporator.The Maha…
Ayodhya, May 9 (IANS) Mahant Sitaram Das Maharaj of Ayodhya’s Saket Bhavan Temple on Saturday termed the swearing-in of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Suvendu Adhikari as the ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal, a “historic day”. He said that Adhikari’s elevation to the Chief Ministerial post marks the fulfillment of a long-standing resolve.In the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Ministers of several BJP-ruled states and other leaders, Adhikari took oath as the state’s first BJ…
Washington, May 9 (IANS) A Hindu prayer for peace and unity was delivered at the White House during the National Day of Prayer, marking a moment of religious diversity as the United States approaches its 250th year.A volunteer from the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) participated in the event, offering prayers rooted in Hindu tradition, BAPS said.“I request that we all please close your eyes and fold your hands,” the volunteer said, opening the prayer with a call …
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) A 45-year-old school peon has been arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching a six-year-old student in the Govandi area of Mumbai, Maharashtra, said police on Friday. The incident, which took place at a reputable local school, has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious questions regarding student safety. According to the Mumbai Police, the minor victim managed to overcome his fear and recounted the ordeal to his family upon returning home from school. Recognisin…
Raipur, May 7 (IANS) Chhattisgarh is set to organise mass marriage ceremonies simultaneously across all districts under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana on Friday.This year’s ceremonies will witness more than 2,300 couples from diverse religions and communities — including Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, and particularly vulnerable tribal groups — entering into wedlock according to their respective customs and traditions.Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai described the programme as a celeb…
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has upheld a Family Court order directing a man to pay monthly maintenance to his wife under Section 125 of the CrPC, despite his contention that her earlier marriage had not been formally dissolved at the time of their marriage. A single-judge Bench of Justice Saurabh Banerjee, while dismissing a revision petition filed by Raj Kumar, refused to interfere with the Family Court’s February 2018 order granting maintenance of Rs 3,000 per month to the w…
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Veteran actress Zeenat Aman remembered her mother in her latest social media post, a woman ahead of her time.Taking to her official Instagram handle, Zeenat Aman shared how her mother’s unconventional decisions, like marrying a Muslim man, separating from him, and later marrying a German caused a massive scandal back in the day.She further recalled how her mother decided to raise her single-handedly when her second husband passed away.”As I’ve said before, my mother was…