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"False things being spread by some people are very harmful for our society
Updated : 12 months ago IST
With the government slated to table the revised Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament this week, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju has hit out at leaders seeking to "misguide" people and said Waqf law has been existence for decades.
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"Aaj Lal, Gerua ek ho gaya": Mamata Banerjee hits out at oppn amid tension
Updated : 12 months ago IST
"We are ready to sacrifice our lives for all religions...The duty of the majority is to protect the minority, and the duty of the minority is to stay with the majority. We will not let anyone riot. We have only one voice, which is to stop the riots," Banerjee said while addressing the gat
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Kiren Rijiju, Nirmala Sitharaman welcome Kerala Bishop's support to amend
Updated : 12 months ago IST
"This act is not against any community - that is propaganda being spread to poison minds of some," Rijiju posted on X, adding, "I welcome the request by Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC) to all MPs of Kerala to support the Waqf Amendment Bill as a Minister and as a minority community m
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Naveen Patnaik attends iftar party in Bhubaneswar
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik on Saturday attended an iftar party organised by the party's minority wing.
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"All schemes available for people of all communities, all religions": Maha
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The Shiv Sena chief highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's achievements, including lifting 35 crore people above the poverty line and providing 80 crore people with free food.
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Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju launches project for Sikh community
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The Union Minister said that the initiative would require coordination with the Delhi government and is expected to provide not only training but also stipends and financial assistance to the beneficiaries.
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BJP Minority Morcha distributes 'Saugat-e-Modi' kits to Muslims in Nagpur
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The BJP Minority Morcha distributed 'Saugat-e-Modi' kits to underprivileged Muslims in Nagpur, highlighting the party's outreach efforts ahead of Eid.
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"Unable to debate or reason": Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge defends re
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge defended the state's decision to extend reservation in civil work contracts, citing constitutional provisions and past judicial rulings. He accused the BJP of misleading the public, asserting that the inclusion of Muslims in the Backward Class category has b
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Religious minority victimisation soars in Pakistan in 2025: HRFP Report
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The organisation condemned the escalating abuses, noting that relief and justice remain elusive due to resource constraints and the emboldened mindset of perpetrators, often backed by influential religious and political figures.
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"Muslims need safety, education, and jobs, not just kits": Congress MP Imr
Updated : 1 year ago IST
In response to the BJP Minority Morcha distributing 'Saugat-e-Modi' kits to underprivileged Muslims, Congress MP Imran Masood on Tuesday welcomed the move if it aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's views.
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Administration seals five unregistered madrasas in Uttarakhand's Haridwar
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The district administration in Haridwar sealed five unregistered madrasas on Tuesday as part of an ongoing drive to enforce regulatory compliance. With this, the total number of madrasas shut down has risen to 12.
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Bihar: Chirag Paswan, NDA leaders defend 'Saugat-e-Modi' kits distribution
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Union Minister Chirag Paswan and senior BJP leaders and NDA allies in Bihar have defended the distribution of 'Saugat-e-Modi' kits, asserting that the initiative aligns with the government's commitment to inclusive development.
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