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'Biden govt not paying enough attention to Bangladesh situation'

Johnnie Moore, the former Commissioner of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), and close aid of US President-elect Donald Trump expressed views on how the incoming Trump administration would address the issue of ongoing violence against minorities in Bangladesh.

2024-11-29T01:39:53.851116+00:00 IST

Moore urges human rights groups to address Hindu persecution

Johnnie Moore, the former Commissioner of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), expressed views on how Bangladesh is handling the issue of the arrest of priest Chinmoy Krishna Das by fostering negative sentiment towards India.

2024-11-29T01:35:27.742468+00:00 IST

"Muhammad Yunus is failing": Former USCIRF Commissioner

Johnnie Moore, former Commissioner of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), has slammed the Bangladesh interim government over the situation of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, saying there isn't a minority in the country that doesn't feel under threat right now" and that "Muhammad Yunus is failing."

2024-11-29T01:32:57.557086+00:00 IST

India re-elected to UN Peacebuilding Commission for 2025-2026

India has been re-elected to the UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for 2025-2026

2024-11-29T01:00:58.022141+00:00 IST

ISKCON expresses solidarity with priest Chinmoy Krishna Das

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) on Thursday expressed solidarity with priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested on charges of sedition for allegedly raising a flag on a stand displaying Bangladesh's national flag.

2024-11-28T21:51:13.085102+00:00 IST

ISKCON expresses solidarity with priest Chinmoy Das

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was arrested on charges of sedition for allegedly raising a flag on a stand displaying Bangladesh's national flag. He was presented before a Chittagong court on Tuesday. The court denied his bail plea and sent him to custody.

2024-11-28T16:01:15.687015+00:00 IST

ISKCON priest arrest: Singer Mary Millben urges world leaders to address attacks against Hindus in Bangladesh

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was arrested on charges of sedition for allegedly raising a flag on a stand displaying Bangladesh's national flag. He was presented before a Chittagong court on Tuesday. The court denied his bail plea and sent him to custody.

2024-11-27T18:03:47.573990+00:00 IST

"We need to bring production into India," Indian Envoy to Spain

Patnaik, while talking to ANI said that to improve defence cooperation, government ministries and departments must come together

2024-11-27T09:48:44.642388+00:00 IST

US officials express concerns over Hong Kong’s role in money laun

In a letter addressed to US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, they highlighted the city's growing role as a financial hub for the China (PRC), Iran, Russia, and North Korea nations under heavy international sanctions

2024-11-27T07:01:56.551780+00:00 IST

US President-elect Trump names Indian origin Jay Bhattacharya

Bhattacharya said he will reform scientific institutions so that they're 'worthy of trust' again

2024-11-27T06:49:38.211200+00:00 IST

Former US Telecom employee sentenced for providing info to China

A former U.S. telecom employee who provided information about Chinese dissidents and members of the Falun Gong religious movement to China was sentenced to four years in prison on Monday.

2024-11-26T10:57:52.872208+00:00 IST

"ICC has no jurisdiction in this matter," US on ICC's arrest warr

US Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said that they had 'real concerns' about the proceedings, as the ICC is supposed to be a court of limited jurisdiction grounded in the rules of complementarity

2024-11-26T08:13:00.623828+00:00 IST

East Turkistan Govt in exile highlights China's abuses on international day

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) on Tuesday issued a powerful statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, condemning the systemic violence faced by Uyghur, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, and Turkic women under China's oppressive rule in East Xinjiang.

2024-11-26T06:55:31.403801+00:00 IST

Russia alone responsible for S Korea, US, Japan's security concer

The US State Department on Monday lashed out at Russia, solely holding them responsible for the security concerns raised by South Korea, Japan, and the US regarding the involvement of North Korean troops in the conflict in Ukraine.

2024-11-26T04:09:58.261754+00:00 IST

US judge dismisses federal indictments against Donald Trump

Taking to his Truth Social media platform, Trump said, "These cases, like all of the other cases I have been forced to go through, are empty and lawless, and should never have been brought."

2024-11-26T02:59:02.764216+00:00 IST

East Turkistan govt in exile remembers Urumqi fire victims, urges

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) remembered the 44 Uyghur lives tragically lost in the November 24, 2022, Urumqi fire, along with countless others who had reportedly died due to China's deliberate neglect under its oppressive "Zero-COVID" policies.

2024-11-25T08:29:39.393031+00:00 IST

US condemns murder of Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi Zvi Kogan in UAE

The US condemned the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the United Arab Emirates after his body was discovered on Sunday. He had been reported missing since Thursday in the Arab nations.

2024-11-25T03:12:05.937298+00:00 IST

US lawmakers urge probe into Chinese firm's sale

Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to investigate a recent transaction involving Zhejiang Dahua Technology, a Chinese surveillance equipment manufactur

2024-11-24T08:25:45.416950+00:00 IST

US: Physician, Stanford prof Jay Bhattacharya likely to lead NIH

Jay Bhattacharya, a physician and a Professor of Health Policy at Stanford University, is likely to be chosen by President-elect Donald Trump as the next director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) of the United States, according to a report by The Washington Post.

2024-11-24T05:22:08.212072+00:00 IST

Donald Trump nominates Brooke Rollins for Agriculture Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Brooke Rollins to serve as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture. Trump also praised Rollins' experience and commitment to supporting American farmers, food self-sufficiency, and agricultural-dependent small towns.

2024-11-24T04:26:29.846435+00:00 IST

UN celebrates Diamond Jubilee of Hindi Diwas in New York

The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations recently organised the Diamond Jubilee of Hindi Diwas in New York on Friday. This significant event marked the 75th anniversary of Hindi being adopted as an official language in India.

2024-11-24T04:08:40.255434+00:00 IST