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"The issue is coercion, not belief": Humanist Dina Perla Portnaar on blasp
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
In an interview with ANI, Portnaar addressed the moral and ethical dilemmas surrounding religious legislation and the recent testimonies from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Iran.
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"Blasphemy laws protect political power, not religion": Baha'i Representat
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
At a UNHRC event in Geneva, Simin Fahandej, Representative of the Baha'i International Community's UN Office, warned that blasphemy laws in Asia are often used to "protect political power" and "silence religious minorities." She noted these frameworks "frequently contradict international gua
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"Good thing for people": Humanist Dina Perla Portnaar hails initiative aga
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
At a UNHRC side event, humanist Dina Perla Portnaar warned that blasphemy laws are being weaponised as tools of "coercion" and "power" rather than faith. She highlighted how these laws lead to the "criminalisation of identity," silencing minorities in Asia through state-sanctioned persecutio
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YSRCP demands assembly discussion on Tirumala Laddu issue; MLCs stage prot
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Friday moved an adjournment motion demanding a discussion in the House over the Tirumala Laddu Prasadam issue.
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"Communal statement": Prakash Reddy slams Akbaruddin's remarks on Congress
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Reddy labelled AIMIM as "the most communal party in the country," accusing Owaisi of viewing every administrative issue through a religious lens.
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Congress MLA Qazi Muhammad Nizamuddin urges Uttarakhand DGP to act on all
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
Congress MLA Qazi Mohd. Nizamuddin from Manglaur in Haridwar district has written a letter to the Director General of Police of Uttarakhand on Thursday, expressing concern over recent incidents of violence allegedly occurring based on religion in the state. He cited cases such as the mist
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"India and Nepal signed historic MoU on biodiversity conservation": Nepal
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
Nepal's Minister for Forests and Environment, Madhav Prasad Chaulagain, said that Nepal and India share deep cultural, religious, and environmental ties.
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Uttarakhand: Kumbh Mela Administration consults stakeholders for smooth ex
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
To ensure the well-organised and successful conduct of the upcoming Kumbh Mela, the fair administration is continuously holding consultations with various stakeholders associated with the event, including akharas, religious institutions, and saints, to finalise arrangements with their con
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Minister of State for Defence inaugurates Taram Chu Steel Bridge, restores
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
The inauguration ceremony commenced with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, followed by traditional religious rituals performed by local priests. A technical presentation on the bridge's design and structural features was delivered by Brig. Amit Sakhre, highlighting its strategic si
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Hanuman temple idol vandalized in Hyderabad's Chandrayangutta; FIR registe
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
An FIR has been registered after the idol of Lord Hanuman at a nearly 200-year-old temple in the Chandrayangutta area of Hyderabad was vandalized by unknown miscreants.
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"His principles left no space for extremism": TN Minister PK Sekar Babu pa
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
Tamil Nadu Minister PK Sekar Babu, on the demise of veteran CPI leader Nallakannu, said his principles opposed religious extremism and hegemonic forces, praising his lifelong sacrifices.
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Bhuvneshwar Mahadev Temple gains momentum as religious tourism site in Ara
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
Situated near the Indrasi dam reservoir, the temple, also known locally as Bhavnath Temple, is regarded by devotees as an ancient site associated with the sage Bhrigu.
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