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"Not an isolated incident": Congress condemns killing of Hindu leader in B
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on X, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh highlighted a troubling pattern of violence, including temple desecrations and targeted attacks, urging the Indian government to take immediate diplomatic steps and ensure justice for the victims.
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Indian Minorities Federation joins Good Friday Mass in Mumbai, calls for i
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The solemn prayers were organised by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) to mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
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"Congress immersed in appeasement politics": Karnataka BJP MLA Mahesh Teng
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Tenginkai said, "Ever since the Congress party has been in power for two years, they are completely immersed in appeasement politics. They only raise issues for Muslims. Not for other minorities, no Jains, no Parsis, no Sikhs, they are trying to do it only specially for the
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We condemn it: West Bengal Minority Commission chairman on Murshidabad vio
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
West Bengal Minorities Commission Chairman Ahmed Hassan Imran on Wednesday condemned the violent protests against the Waqf Act in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, where three people have died.
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"Future of Bangladesh is going to be decided by the Bangladeshi people", s
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US Department of State during its press briefing addressed the questions on the rise of extremism and anti-Semitism in Bangladesh, along with the targeting of American companies in the country. Spokesperson Tammy Bruce underscored the importance of the future of Bangladesh to be decid
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Waqf Act protest: Security tightened after minorities block roads in South
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The minorities blocked roads over their protests on the Waqf Amendment Act in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. A heavy police force was also deployed on the occasion.
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"Committed to ensure security of minorities": says Bangladesh Foreign Secr
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bangladesh's foreign secretary Md. Jashim Uddin has described the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC meet in Bangkok as an important step forward.
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India withdraws transshipment facility for Bangladesh
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Addressing the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "The Transshipment facility extended to Bangladesh had over a period of time resulted in significant congestion at our airports and ports. Logistical delays and higher costs were hindering our own exports and creat
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Concerned about rhetoric from Bangladesh: EAM Jaishankar
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday expressed concerns about radicalizing tendencies, attacks on minorities, and inflammatory rhetoric in Bangladesh, stating that India has been open about sharing these concerns.
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Karnataka: VHP stages protest against 4% quota for Minorities in govt cont
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) workers on Tuesday staged a protest against the Karnataka government's decision to introduce a four per cent reservation for Muslims in public contracts.
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HRFP urges int'l community to link financial aid to Pakistan to real advan
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Walter pointed out that, despite global pressure exerted through initiatives like the GSP+ (Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus) and other human rights criteria, the plight of religious minorities in Pakistan remains critical.
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"BJP Govt robbed Delhi's children of rightful seats, handed over to Rohing
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Calling out the BJP's "double-engine" government a 'hypocrite,' AAP leader and MLA Anil Jha said, "The BJP has robbed Delhi's children of their rights while secretly favouring Rohingya settlement. First, Hardeep Singh Puri talks about housing them in EWS flats, now, BJP MLAs are helping the
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