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Sri Lanka: Devni Mori relic exposition brings thousands of devotees offeri
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A sacred and deeply symbolic return journey is being undertaken as a high-level Indian delegation, led by Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel, Governor of Madhya Pradesh, and Chowna Mein, Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, who have travelled to Colombo to receive and escort the Holy Buddha
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SC upholds Madras HC order restricting religious practices atop Madurai's
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Upholding the High Court's ruling, the apex court held that Muslims are entitled to offer prayers at the Sikandar Badusha Avuliya Dargah only on the occasions of Ramzan and Bakri-Id, and not on a daily basis.
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China deepened nationwide repression in 2025, says Human Rights Watch repo
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The Chinese government significantly intensified repression across the country in 2025, tightening ideological control and curbing fundamental freedoms under President Xi Jinping, according to the World Report 2026 released by Human Rights Watch (HRW).
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Bhavnath Mahadev fair begins as Mini Kumbh in Junagadh ahead of Mahashivra
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Preparations for the historic Bhavnath Mahadev Fair ahead of Mahashivratri are in their final stages in Junagadh, Gujarat, with the annual religious gathering being accorded the status of a 'Mini Kumbh' this year, significantly enhancing its spiritual importance.
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Sikyong Penpa Tsering discusses Tibet, disinformation, and religious freed
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Sikyong Penpa Tsering met US Senator Jeff Merkley on February 5 as part of his official advocacy programme in Washington, DC. Merkley a long-time and consistent supporter of the Tibetan cause and the original sponsor of the bipartisan Resolve Tibet Act of 2024, according to a report by the C
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Owaisi slams Assam CM, presents AIMIM as an antidote for communalism at Za
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During the rally, he slammed Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for allegedly posting a video depicting violence against a person in a cap. By highlighting a video in which a high-ranking official symbolically "fires" at a person identified by their religious attire (beard and cap), the Zaheera
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Australian Parliamentary Group reviews Tibet Action Plans, reiterates supp
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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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"Poison spread from top": Congress slams BJP over Assam CM's purported vid
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Congress MP KC Venugopal on Sunday slammed the BJP over a purported video showing Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shooting at people from a religious minority group.
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Consultation on religious freedom in South Asia flags institutional gaps;
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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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"Film title should be withdrawn immediately": VHP's Shriraj Nair on 'Ghoos
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In an interview with ANI, the VHP spokesperson said that they have been observing a pattern of content on OTT platforms, especially Netflix, which disrespects the Hindu religion, including depictions of Hindu gods, saints, sadhus, religious places, and practices.
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China tightens curbs on Tibetan religious life, bars children under 18 fro
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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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J-K: Shia locals chants "Pakistan Murdabad" during protest over Islamabad
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Shia locals took to the Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway in the Hanjiwera area of Baramulla district to protest against the suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, in which several members of the Shia community were killed. The protestors marched while sloganeering "Pa
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