Dhaka, July 25 (IANS) In another disturbing incident targeting the Hindu community in Bangladesh, local police defused a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near a metro rail station in Dhaka’s Motijheel that had been planted along the route of a Rath Yatra procession, local media reported on Saturday. According to police, the explosive was strategically placed to target the procession, but its early identification helped avert a major attack.The incident occurred late Friday night, with …
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Dhaka, July 19 (IANS) Bangladesh continues to face concerns regarding the spread of extremist narratives in public discourse. Extremist messaging does not rely only on underground organisations or physical networks. Instead, people and groups use social media platforms to spread misinformation and conspiracy theories, a report has detailed. The issue of violent extremism has gained attention after Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s statement in Jatiya Sangsad on July 15 said that his g…
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The recognition of the merger of rebel SS (UBT) with Shiv Sena (Shinde) by the Lok Sabha Speaker has been welcomed by the latter, as they described the move as an indication of a crumbling outfit under Uddhav Thackeray and also a victory for progressive politics under Eknath Shinde. Speaker Om Birla approved the merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Saturday, validating their switchover under the anti-defection law, ahead of the Parliamen…
Dhaka, July 18 (IANS) Several leaders of the Hindu community in Bangladesh on Saturday called for an immediate release of Haridas Chandra Tarani Das, the man who proposed the construction of an 81-foot-tall statue of Lord Ram within the premises of the Sri Sri Radha Govinda and Kali Temple in Palashbari upazila of Gaibandha district, local media reported.Tarani Das was reportedly taken into custody from the Palashbari temple area on July 12 in connection with an alleged money laundering case lod…
Bhopal, July 17 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, on Friday said only those having one marriage would have the right to reside in the state, under the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which his government will introduce during the Monsoon Session of the Assembly beginning July 20.Yadav made the announcement while addressing a gathering after inaugurating newly constructed Sandipani Schools at Jhinjhri and Bahoriband in Katni district.”Under the new UCC law, only those having o…
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) In a sharp escalation of the political war of words in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday has thrown a direct challenge to Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray, asking him to recite or at least read two pages of the ‘Ram Raksha Stotra’ (a sacred hymn dedicated to Lord Ram). The remarks come after Thackeray announced a ‘Ram Raksha’ agitation in Nagpur on July 18 to keep the alleged irregularities in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir construction in the limelight,…
Dhaka, July 14 (IANS) Several leading human rights organisations have strongly condemned the arrest of Haridas Chandra Tarani Das, who proposed the construction of an 81-foot-tall statue of Lord Ram within the premises of the Sri Sri Radha Govinda and Kali Temple in Palashbari upazila of Bangladesh’s Gaibandha district, describing the action as “unfortunate” and “unacceptable”.Das was taken into custody from the Palashbari temple area on July 12 in connection with a money laundering ca…
Ayodhya, July 12 (IANS) In the backdrop of the recent donation row, Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra on Sunday hoped the new arrangement at the Ram Mandir, including the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) answerable to the temple trust, will continue to focus on welfare of devotees who have shown no signs of ‘distrust’ in the system. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Misra indicated that it was time to add another layer to strengthen the system for preven…
Ayodhya, July 12 (IANS) Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra on Sunday said that the appointment of a CEO to manage the affairs of Ram Mandir will in no manner impact the supremacy of the Ayodhya temple trust.Speaking to IANS, Misra said the CEO will look into the entire state of affairs, seeking advice from the general secretary and mandate from the trust, with no scope for government interference.“The CEO will be an additional link in the system. The hierarchy of the ex…
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor said on Sunday that former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) attempt to hold a Shri Sundarkand Paath with the objective of politically exploiting the name of Lord Ram turned out to be a complete failure. He said that at a pandal in Rohini, where religious events are usually attended by thousands of devotees, Kejriwal’s invitation could not attract even 500 to 600 people d…