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The Sikh community has a glorious history, consistently demonstrating courage and dedication to the nation. Whether it was during the Mughal era, British rule, the wars of 1965 and 1971, the covert...
In Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, a case involving religious conversion under the guise of healing sessions and prayer meetings has surfaced. Hindu organizations created a commotion in response. Following...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) has voiced its concern and distress regarding the arrest of two Catholic nuns in Chhattisgarh's Durg district on charges of human trafficking and...
Arshad Madani has issued a strong caution against the deliberate reshaping of India's political identity. Following an executive committee meeting, he highlighted a dangerous shift toward policies...
A fresh political row has gripped Uttar Pradesh after the Allahabad High Court barred namaz in public places without permission, prompting backlash from the Shia community and sparking nationwide...
The Allahabad High Court delivered a decisive blow to claims over public land for religious activities, rejecting a plea to allow namaz in Sambhal's Ikona village. Justices Saral Srivastava and...
A fresh political storm has erupted following the Union government's order to make the singing of all six verses of 'Vande Mataram' compulsory at official functions. The decision, aimed at honoring...
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has categorically rejected the government's order to chant all six verses of 'Vande Mataram' prior to 'Jana Gana Mana' in public and official...
West Bengal politics takes a provocative turn as suspended MLA Humaun Kabir organizes a rally to support building a Babri Masjid lookalike in Murshidabad's Beldanga. Eager workers transported bricks...
New Delhi's Supreme Court has taken a decisive step by issuing notices to multiple states over their anti-conversion statutes, demanding replies in four weeks. This comes in response to a petition...
Prayagraj's sacred Magh Mela turned contentious when police allegedly roughed up Jyotishpeeth Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his entourage during Mauni Amavasya's royal...
Fourteen individuals were reportedly denied entry into Pakistan at the Attari-Wagah border, preventing them from attending celebrations for the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. Pakistani...
AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi responded to a hypothetical scenario regarding his actions as Prime Minister following the Pahalgam terrorist attack. He stated that he doesn't indulge in such...
The Supreme Court delivered an interim judgment on Monday, September 15th, regarding petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The court declined to halt the entire law but imposed an interim...
A political storm is brewing in Mumbai concerning the closure of slaughterhouses during the 9-day "Paryushan Parva," a major religious festival for the Jain community. The Jain community advocates...
India's star cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues has broken her silence on the controversial Khar Gymkhana membership issue, detailing the profound emotional toll it took on her and her family. The incident,...
A powerful voice from India's foreign service has erupted in condemnation of the USCIRF's annual report, labeling it a farce riddled with bias. Veena Sikri, former High Commissioner to Bangladesh,...
In a pointed critique that's gaining traction, former Indian Army Major General (Retd.) PK Sehgal has torn into the USCIRF's annual report, labeling it outright biased. Speaking to media on Saturday,...
Washington, March 18: A powerful wave of support is building in Minnesota for a Senate resolution denouncing Hinduphobia and extremist anti-Hindu sentiments. More than 400 locals have endorsed it,...
US Vice President JD Vance recently shared his personal hopes regarding his wife Usha's religious journey. Vance, who is Christian, expressed a desire for his Hindu wife to one day convert to...
US Vice President JD Vance recently shared his personal hope that his wife, Usha, who is Hindu, might eventually embrace Christianity. Speaking at a Turning Point USA event in Mississippi, Vance...
US Vice President JD Vance recently shared his personal faith journey and aspirations for his family, expressing a desire for his Hindu wife, Usha, to eventually embrace Christianity. Speaking at a...
A shooting and arson incident occurred at a church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, a location of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel. The attack resulted in five fatalities and eight...
A Republican figure in Texas, Alexander Duncan, has drawn criticism following remarks concerning a 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman in Sugar Land, Texas. Duncan voiced objections to the statue,...
A recent survey reveals alarming levels of discrimination and racism against Muslims in France, under the leadership of President Emmanuel Macron. The survey indicates that 82% of Muslims believe...
The Baha'i community faces increasing governmental oppression in Qatar and Iran. Human rights organizations report the arbitrary arrest, property seizure, and harsh sentencing of Baha'is in these...
The state of Terengganu in Malaysia has implemented strict laws for those who miss Friday prayers. Under the new regulations, any Muslim man absent from Friday prayers without a valid reason may face...
Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the President of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, has strongly criticized China's involvement in Tibetan religious matters, particularly concerning the selection of the next...
During a routine helmet checking campaign at Golmuri Chowk in East Singhbhum, an unusual and heartwarming interaction unfolded between a Sikh youth and a police officer. The officer stopped a young...
AIMIM firebrand Waris Pathan unleashed a scathing attack on authorities following the arrest of Muslims praying in a vacant Bareilly home. The incident, captured in a widely shared social media clip,...