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Australian Parliamentary Group reviews Tibet Action Plans, reiterates supp
Updated : 1 month ago IST
The meeting was chaired by Co-chair of the Australian All-Party Parliamentary Group for Tibet, Susan Templeman MP, and was attended by other members of the group, including Senator Dean Smith, Senator Barbara Pocock, Senator Deborah O'Neill, Dr Sophie Scamps MP, David Smith MP and Kate Chane
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Consultation on religious freedom in South Asia flags institutional gaps;
Updated : 1 month ago IST
The event featured in-depth discussions on the roles of institutions, justice delivery mechanisms, and the lived realities of religious minorities in South Asia. Speakers emphasised that while constitutional guarantees exist in countries such as Pakistan and Bangladesh, their effective imple
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China tightens curbs on Tibetan religious life, bars children under 18 fro
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Notices stating "Children under 18 are not allowed in the monastery" were reportedly posted at the monastery entrance in Kham, indicating stricter enforcement of long-standing regulations restricting minors' involvement in religious life, according to Phayul.
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IRF Summit 2026: Sikyong Penpa Tsering raises Dalai Lama's succession issu
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration spoke at the International Religious Freedom Summit (IRF Summit 2026) during a special session titled "Tibetan Moment." The session also included longtime advocate for Tibet, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who read out a message from
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WUC urges OIC to raise Uyghur rights after Secretary-General's meeting Wit
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
The meeting, held on January 26, focused on enhancing dialogue and cooperation between the OIC and China. However, the WUC said there was no public reference to the ongoing human rights situation in East Turkistan, where it alleges China continues policies amounting to genocide against Uyghu
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CUS criticises OIC-China engagement, cites ongoing genocide and religious
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
China's state-run Xinhua News Agency reported that the discussions centred on enhancing OIC-China relations and broadening dialogue and cooperation in political, economic, cultural, educational and health-related fields, with both sides highlighting longstanding ties and shared interests, as
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Punjab tableau on Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji fills nation with pride: Arvind Kej
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Sharing an X post, Kejriwal praised the tableau for paying homage to the ninth Sikh Guru, who is revered for laying down his life in defence of religious freedom and human values.
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Republic Day 2026: Punjab Tableau pays tribute to the 350th year of martyr
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Punjab's tableau is dedicated to the 350th year of martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, the ninth Sikh Guru, revered as Hind Di Chadar for his supreme sacrifice in defence of human conscience, religious freedom, and justice.
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Nanded: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, Andhra Dy CM Pawan Kalyan participate in
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to the reporters, CM Fadnavis said that on this occasion, three programs were organised on behalf of Maharashtra government so that future generations do not forget the sacrifices made to protect our country's culture and religion.
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"Challenge to world, democracy": VHP's Alok Kumar on killing of Hindus in
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI here, Kumar said, "This is a challenge against the world, our principles, democracy, religious freedom and freedom of speech. People are being killed there continuously."
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Hindus increasingly being targeted in Bangladesh, government should take c
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday expressed concern over the rising incidents of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh and urged government to take appropriate action.
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Christmas Eve celebrations muted across China amid curbs on religious acti
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Christmas Eve passed quietly across much of China as authorities restricted religious gatherings and public celebrations. Reports said house church services were blocked, Christmas displays reduced, and activities limited to state-approved churches under strict government regulations.
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