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China detains two protestant church members for "cult" activities
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The police in Fuyang city of Anhui province raided the Wheatseed Reform Church and detained two of its members under administrative detention for allegedly engaging in cult activities that pose a threat to society, according to the Weiquanwang rights website, RFA reported.
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US intensifies crackdown on immigration; Vice President Vance, Trump's Bor
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
US Vice President JD Vance, has also endorsed immigration raids on schools, and said that he hoped they would have a "chilling effect on illegal immigrants coming to our country."
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Devotees throng temples, churches to offer prayers on New Year
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Whether it was Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Ayodhya, Haridwar, Mathura, Varanasi, Ajmer, Tirupati, or Guwahati, people flocked to iconic religious spots to celebrate the day.
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Cities across India celebrate Christmas with lights, prayers, and festivit
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The spirit of celebration was visible everywhere, with communities coming together to mark the joyous occasion. Churches were adorned with stunning decorations, creating a magical atmosphere that drew large crowds for prayer and reflection.
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Christmas Eve cheer lights up India: Churches and Markets sparkle with fes
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Christmas celebrations are in full swing across the country with churches and markets illuminated by vibrant lights, sparkling stars, and beautifully arranged Christmas cribs, a day before the main holiday. The festive spirit is visible everywhere, as communities come together to celebrat
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Canadian journalist warns of "consequences" of govt's "tacit support of ex
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
"The tacit support of extremism from the highest levels of government is starting to have consequences. This is why I said a lot of Canadians would resonate with what the Indian government is saying. Jewish Canadians don't feel safe; Hindu Canadians don't feel safe; Christian Canadians don't
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"Intended to seize lands of Waqf and hand them over to friends": Sanjay Si
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Sanjay Singh also claimed that after waqf, lands belonging to Gurudwaras, churches, and temples will also be taken and handed over to the friends of the Centre.
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World Council of Churches congratulates Muslim Council of Elders on 10th a
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Secretary-General of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Rev Prof Dr Jerry Pillay, congratulated the Muslim Council of Elders and Prof Dr Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, on the tenth anniversary of its founding.
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Russia: Dagestan temporarily bans veils after terror attacks
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The temporary ban has been implemented after a series of attacks were carried out on synagogues and Orthodox churches in Dagestan's capital Makhachkala and the city of Derbent on June 23. As many as 22 people were killed and dozens of others were injured in these attacks.
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Attack on synagogues, churches in Russia's Dagestan: 9 killed, 25 injured,
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
As many as nine people have been killed and 25 sustained injuries in a coordinated attacks by gunmen in Dagestan, Russia's southernmost province.The Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of Russia for the Republic of Dagestan said it had initiated a "terror investigatio
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Pak rights body voices concern over increasing 'political polarisation'
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
In its annual report, "State of Human Rights 2023," released on Wednesday, the HRCP noted with concern that irreparable political divisions led to public acts of arson and violence on May 9, 2023, after the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan.
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Diu : A city of beaches, Portuguese fort, Churches and Gangeshwar Temple
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Diu is a city of different attractions, with lovely beaches, a Portuguese fort, St. Paul's Church and a temple, Gangeshwar Mahadev. It also has a museum, Khukhri, established on a warship.
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