In a case involving the rape and murder of a five-year-old girl, the Rohini District Court in Delhi has tried a minor as an adult and sentenced him to life imprisonment. The court noted that, at the time of the offence, the accused was over 16 years old. This case was initially registered in
BJP leader N Ramchander Rao condemned attacks on Hindus and Hindu temples in Bangladesh on Wednesday and said the government of India should provide them with help.
The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, consoled Indian grappler Vinesh Phogat following her disqualification from the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday.
Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on Wednesday condemned the targeted attacks on houses, temples and business establishments of Hindus in Bangladesh and emphasised that it is our responsibility to ensure the safety of minorities in our neighbourhood.
Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Tuesday condemned the targeted attacks on houses, temples and business establishments of Hindus in Bangladesh, and urged the Centre to do all it can diplomatically and politically to protect the Hindu minority in the neighbouring country.
Israeli Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon raised concerns on the reports of atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh amid intensifying protests and unrest in the country.
According to top government sources, the Waqf amendment bill is likely to be presented after the passage of the Finance Bill, likely this week. Before drafting the amendments, the government consulted various Muslim intellectuals and organisations to ensure comprehensive reforms.
The Central Government has approved the request of Kerala's government to rename Kochuveli and Nemom, the two major railway stations of the Thiruvananthapuram district, said an official press release from the State Ministry of Minority Welfare, Sports and Railways.
Speaking in Rajya Sabha on the situation in Bangladesh, Jaishankar said "...We are in close and continuous touch with the Indian community in Bangladesh through our diplomatic missions. There are an estimated 19,000 Indian nationals there of which about 9000 are students. The bulk of the
Vishva Hindu Parishad urged the central government on Tuesday to take every possible step for the safety of minorities in Bangladesh amid the ongoing unrest.
External Affairs Minister while briefing an all-party meeting on the Bangladesh situation told the members that Sheikh Hasina had moved to India and India would take care of the Bangladeshi leader.