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Five Goa leaders who joined TMC this yr quit, say party tried to 'divide G
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], December 25 (ANI): Alleging that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) tried to divide the people of Goa on religious lines, five primary members of the TMC including former Goa MLA Lavoo Mamledar who had joined the party this year, resigned from the party on Friday, ahead of 20
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Petition in Delhi HC challenging prohibiting religious gatherings on the e
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI): A petition has been filed before Delhi High Court challenging completely prohibiting religious gatherings in the NCT of Delhi on the eve of Christmas.
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Rights over temples, religious conversion on agenda of VHP trustees meet
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 22 (ANI): The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) in its meeting of the board of trustees this week is likely to discuss the rights of Hindu societies over temples and religious conversions, said sources.
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Religious extremist political parties like TLP, JUI-F would harm Pakistan:
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], December 22 (ANI): Pakistan Information Minister Fawad Chaudhary said on Tuesday that the rise in "religious extremist" political parties such as recently unbanned Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) would ultimately harm the country
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US rights body condemns China's additional sanctions against USCIRF Commis
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 22 (ANI): The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) strongly condemned the Chinese government's additional sanctions against its chairman and Commissioners.
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HC directs Delhi govt to remove illegal religious structure
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 20 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday allowed a petition seeking to remove a religious structure in Defence Colony in South Delhi over illegal encroachment.
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'Hang them in public', Sidhu demands punishment for sacrilege accused
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], December 20 (ANI): Reacting to the alleged sacrilege attempt at Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu has demanded public execution for those accused of desecrating religious texts.
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Pakistan authorities hasten to refill Katas Raj Temple pond in bid to cove
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], December 19 (ANI): Aimed at covering up the deplorable condition of Hindu sacred places in the country, Pakistan authorities have speeded up refilling of the empty pond at the ancient Katas Raj Temple, which is hosting religious ceremonies that attracts international
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BJP, SP, other parties aiming to polarize UP Assembly elections by creatin
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 19 (ANI): Now that political activities have gained momentum in Uttar Pradesh due to the ensuing Assembly polls, all the political parties are making their own claims with accusations and counter-allegations. Taking this debate forward, Bahujan Samaj Party has cla
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India role model for religious harmony in the world, says Dalai Lama
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], December 19 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has called India a role model of religious harmony in the world in his address during a two-day long virtual event on 'Maha Satipatthana Sutta' for Theravada Sangha.
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Tribals converting to another religion must not be given reservation: VHP'
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 19 (ANI): Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) Central Working President Alok Kumar on Saturday stated that those from the scheduled tribes embracing another religion should not be given the reservation benefits after converting.
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Minorities' protests more frequent, widespread in Pakistan: Report
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], December 18 (ANI): Amid the already deteriorating conditions of the minority communities in Pakistan, the protests in the country has become more frequent and widespread, said a Canada-based think tank, adding that religious minorities in the country are on the edge and
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