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Government has always upheld freedom of religion for all in India: MEA on
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs said the Indian government does not comment on religious beliefs or practices, in response to the Dalai Lama's statement on his institution's continuation. It added that India has always upheld religious freedom and will continue to do so.
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Religious persecution of minorities in Pakistan exposed at UK Parliament,
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Parliamentarians, human rights advocates, and community representatives provided testimony and presented documented evidence revealing that atrocities against Hindus, Christians, Shias, and Ahmadis are not isolated incidents.
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German commissioner urges China to free 11th Panchen Lama, end interferenc
Updated : 1 year ago IST
German Commissioner for Freedom of Religion or Belief, Frank Schwabe, has urged the Chinese Government to free the 11th Panchen Lama, Jetsun Tenzin Gedhun Yeshi Trinley Phuntsok Pal Sangpo, also known as Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, and to cease its interference with the religious practices of Tibe
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Man conceals religious identity, marries woman police personnel in MP's Ra
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The victim police personnel lodged an FIR against her husband at Mandideep police station on February 19, this year under sections of physical assault and domestic violence. Later during the probe, an additional section of MP Freedom of Religion Act was added based on the facts revealed into
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"Waqf properties are essential part of our religion": AIMPLB raises concer
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, an AIMPLB member, emphasised that several provisions of the amendments contradict Articles 14, 15, 25, and 26 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantee equality, non-discrimination, and freedom of religion.
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Rahul Gandhi slams BJP-led government over Waqf legislation, says "attack
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the government over the Waqf Amendment Act, saying it is an "attack on freedom of religion and Constitution".
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"How can you bulldoze our freedom of religion?": Congress' Imran Masood sl
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
He questioned the government's concern for Pasmanda Muslims while highlighting the shutting down of Madarsas, where he said poor children study.
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Opposition doing appeasement, sees Muslims as vote bank: Jagdambika Pal on
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Wednesday hit out at the Opposition over the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, accusing them of indulging in "appeasement politics."
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"Blatantly unconstitutional, undermines right to freedom of religion": Kha
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday alleged that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill undermines the right to freedom of Religion and is unconstitutional.
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"Soon we will have a properly structured Freedom of Religion Act in place"
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday said that the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 1978 - which has been dormant until now - will soon have its rules framed and implemented in the state.
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"Secularism not European, but Indian": DMK's TKS Elangovan hits back at Go
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
DMK leader TKS Elangovan criticised Governor Ravi for not understanding the Indian Constitution, specifically Article 25, which guarantees freedom of religion and urged him to read the Constitution.
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Amnesty International condemns extrajudicial killings in Pakistan, urges r
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Amnesty International, an International human rights watchdog, has raised serious concerns about the ongoing extrajudicial killings of individuals accused of blasphemy in Pakistan, calling out the government for failing to protect basic human rights, including the right to life and freedom o
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