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Dhaka's streets turn black-and-white as Bangladesh prepares for historic F
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Bangladesh will hold its 13th parliamentary elections and a national referendum on February 12. Schools and public buildings are serving as polling stations. Authorities say preparations and security arrangements are complete. Over 12.77 crore voters will cast ballots amid optimism from o
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announces plan to curb hate speech, highlights
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Participating in a programme organised by Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind in Hyderabad on Thursday, the Chief Minister said that the Congress party fought for the country's independence and the role of the Jamiat organisation for the development of the country, with the participation of majority and
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"Modi govt has run out of ideas": Congress president Kharge slams Budget 2
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Kharge also expressed disappointment over the lack of support for farmers, stating that they still await meaningful welfare support or an income security plan. He alleged that the inequality has surpassed levels seen under the British Raj, but the Budget does not mention it or provide any
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Bangladesh's minority communities alarmed as communal violence intensifies
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Communal violence has surged in Bangladesh ahead of parliamentary elections, with dozens of incidents reported in December and early January, including killings, assaults and attacks on minorities. A minority rights body expressed concern, saying fear among communities could affect free a
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"India must put diplomatic pressure over killings of Hindus in Bangladesh"
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Rao's reaction came amid reports of six Hindu deaths in just 18 days, including a journalist and a grocery shop owner, triggering concerns over the safety of minority communities in the neighbouring country.
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Violence not limited to Hindus, other minorities also affected in Banglade
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian on Thursday emphasised that India must rely on diplomatic engagement to address the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, particularly in light of reports of violence against minority communities. Speaking on the situation, Fabian expressed serious concern over inci
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"Govt should resolve this problem through dialogue...": Congress MP Akhile
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh on Friday said that the Indian government should ensure the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh and resolve this problem through dialogue.
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"Not connected with grassroots politics in the country": Former Indian env
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Former diplomat Veena Sikri noted Tarique Rahman's return after 17 years may limit his grasp of ground realities, citing his lack of grassroots connection and inability to fully understand public anger and ongoing atrocities against minority communities in Bangladesh.
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Revanth Reddy appeals to Sitharaman for FRBM exemption for Telangana's Rs
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
During a meeting at the Finance Minister's chamber in Parliament, Reddy sought the Centre's support for large-scale investments aimed at providing quality education to students from Backwards Classes, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and minority communities, who together form a majorit
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"What kind of mentality is this?": BJP leader Narottam Mishra criticises J
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narottam Mishra on Saturday criticised Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Mahmood Madani's speech in Bhopal, questioning his remarks on the judiciary and Vande Mataram.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says 'CAA gave Hindu refugees the rights th
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Singh said the Hindu community that deserved help was ignored, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi understood their pain. He added that this is why the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was introduced.
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Slammed by India, USCIRF again alleges discrimination with religious minor
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Months after India slammed USCIRF's "persistent attempts to misrepresent isolated incidents and cast aspersions on the country's vibrant multicultural society", the US Commission on International Religious Freedom has come out with a report, which alleges that India's "political system facil
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