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"Hope for early return to normalcy...protection of Hindus": PM Modi to hea
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished Professor Muhammad Yunus on assuming his new responsibilities as the head of Bangladesh's interim government and emphasised bringing about an early return to normalcy and ensuring the protection of the Hindu minority.
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"Deeply concerned...monitoring situation regarding minority status": MEA o
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has expressed deep concern over the recent surge in violence targeting minorities in Bangladesh and emphasized that they are closely monitoring the situation and its implications for minority communities in the region.
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Government introduces bill to repeal Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Minorities Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday introduced in Lok Sabha a bill to repeal the Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923
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"This is our first responsibility": Muhammad Yunus ensures "no attack" any
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
He further stressed that Bangladesh has tremendous potential but the first priority is to save the country from chaos so that the country can proceed on the "path shown by students."
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Coalition of Hindus of North America appeals to US Lawmakers to protect Be
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) has issued a heartfelt plea to the US lawmakers, urging them to take immediate and decisive action in response to the alarming escalation of violence against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh.
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defends Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha, s
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Amid the opposition's all-out attack on the Centre after the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on Thursday, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju defended the bill in the House and said that there is no "interference in the freedom of any religious body".
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US Congressman McCormick "deeply disturbed" by reports of sectarian violen
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
US Congressman Rich McCormick denounced the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, and said that he is deeply disturbed by the reports of sectarian violence targeting members of the Hindu minority in the country.
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Kiren Rijiju, Randeep Singh Sujewala react on Vinesh Phogat's disqualifica
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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.
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"India must stand with its minority Hindu brothers": Baba Ramdev on safety
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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.
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Kerala: Centre approves request for renaming Kochuveli, Nemom railway stat
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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.
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Rahul Gandhi raises concerns over minority safety and Pakistan-China invol
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Rahul Gandhi voiced serious concerns regarding India's foreign policy, especially in the wake of recent developments in the neighbouring country.
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"Poor and common Muslim women demand transparency in Waqf property managem
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Kiren Rijiju, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs on Monday stated that there have been persistent demands and appeals from poor and ordinary Muslim women to ensure Waqf property is managed more transparently, efficiently, and beneficially for the Muslim co
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