Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Shri Giriraj Singh on Friday said that any violence against women should not be seen through the prism of religion and it should be condemned outrightly by all without any prejudices.
Court had also sought a report from Tihar as to what food was being given to Satyendar Kumar Jain in the past six months, whether he was on a religious fast during the course of the previous 5-6 months and whether the diet, which was being given to him has been stopped during the past 10-
Every year worshipers commemorate Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom day on November 24. It is celebrated to honour and respect the sacrifice made by the ninth Sikh Guru while preserving people's religious sentiments.
The court of Special Judge Vikas Dhull also directed the Tihar Jail administration to provide the food to the applicant or accused Satyendar Kumar Jain, which is available under trial, if he is on a religious fast keeping in mind Rules 339 and 341 read with 1124 of Delhi Prison Rules, 2018.
Joseph Jansen, chairperson of the rights group "Voice for Justice" said that the existing blasphemy laws did not guarantee a fair trial and religious freedom, and the accuser enjoyed impunity despite presenting false evidence and false testimony, the Dawn newspaper reported.
The Enforcement Directorate had arrested Jain in a money laundering case based on a CBI FIR lodged against him in 2017 under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Jain is accused of having laundered money through four companies allegedly linked to him.
Jailed Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain on Monday moved a trial court, seeking direction to Tihar Jail Authorities to provide the basic foods as per his religious beliefs and to immediately conduct the medical check-up of the applicant which is due since October 21.
The counsel for the petitioners, Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, said only a scientific survey (carbon dating) can bring forth correct information on the 'Shivling' found in the Gyanvapi mosque complex, along with other religious items.
Reacting to reports that Indian fugitive preacher Zakir Naik is set to give religious lectures at the FIFA World Cup, 2022 in Qatar, former Indian Ambassador to Qatar, KP Fabian stressed that we should not react or over-react to such reports as these are all "delicate matters" and we shou
The FIFA World Cup will begin in Qatar on Monday at the Al Bayt Stadium, located about 35 km away from Doha. Naik, a wanted fugitive by the Indian government, will reportedly give many religious lectures throughout the tournament, according to Alhajri.
Police on Thursday arrested two Islamic religious teachers for allegedly torturing a 14-year-old minor student and allegedly teaching the students racism, carrying out Jihadi activities in a non-government Madrasa in Assam's Cachar district.