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Rijiju meets Bhutan PM, granted audience by King; highlights deep India-Bh
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Sunday met with Bhutan's leadership and reflected on the enduring depth of the India-Bhutan partnership, after he held discussions with the country's Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay and was later granted an audience with the King of Bhu
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Human rights body flags deepening threats to democracy, and vulnerable com
Updated : 4 months ago IST
HRCP warned that Pakistan faces rising threats to democracy, rights, and safety. It raised concerns over constitutional changes, security crackdowns, enforced disappearances, refugee deportations, minority persecution, child marriage, and climate displacement, urging urgent reforms and accou
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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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"This is India, and its democracy is secure": JD(U) leader Neeraj Kumar on
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The remarks came in response to Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani's statement alleging the government of ensuring that "muslim never raise their heads".
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"Govt running systematic campaign against particular religion": Sandeep Di
Updated : 4 months ago IST
While agreeing with Madani's broader concerns about discrimination, he urged society and authorities to consider the context behind individual cases before drawing conclusions.
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NCMEI issues show-cause notice to Al-Falah University over its minority st
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) has issued a show-cause notice to the Al-Falah University, asking why its minority status should not be withdrawn in light of linkages to the Delhi blast case, sources said.
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Organisations like these provide cover fire to terrorists: VHP hits back a
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Reacting to the release of the USCIRF Annual Report 2025, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Joint General Secretary Dr. Surendra Jain on Thursday criticised the US-based organisation, calling it controversial and alleging that its reports are repetitive and biased.
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"I have not seen any Rohingya or Bangladeshi here": Kolkata's Gulshan colo
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Help Desk incharge from TMC Mehrab Khan said, "The population of Gulshan Colony is around 1-1.5 lakhs. The number of voters is around 2500-3000. The rest of the people are in the process of becoming voters. The process of getting their votes transferred here is underway. The Gulshan Colon
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Slammed by India, USCIRF again alleges discrimination with religious minor
Updated : 4 months, 1 week 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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Union Minister Rijiju meets Owaisi, Maharashtra leaders; Receives proposal
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju met AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Maharashtra's Malegaon MLA Mufti Ismail, and advocate Momin Mujeeb at his New Delhi residence, where the delegation submitted proposals for developmental projects in minority-dominated regions.
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At least 1 family member of victims to be sent to Saudi Arabia: Mohammed A
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Telangana Minister for Public Enterprises and Minority Welfare, Mohammed Azharuddin, on Monday expressed grief, calling the bus accident in Saudi Arabia killing several Indian pilgrims, "unfortunate."
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RJD, Congress responsible for "dividing minority votes": AIMIM's Waris Pat
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
He dismissed AIMIM's criticism of being the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 'B team'. Pathan argued that his party's lead in a few seats in the Bihar assembly election results was a "huge boost" and expressed hope for winning in at least seven constituencies.
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