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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Sunday criticised proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), alleging that the changes have been made solely to make things difficult for Christian organisations. He further claimed that these amendments aim to usurp the community's property. Speaking to ANI, the DMK spokesperson alleged that the BJP government has always been against the interests of mino ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Sunday criticised proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), alleging that the changes have been made solely to make things difficult for Christian organisations. He further claimed that these amendments aim to usurp the community's property. Speaking to ANI, the DMK spokesperson alleged that the BJP government has always been against the interests of mino ...Read More >
Kozhikode: Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the reason for suspecting a "hidden agenda" behind the proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) is that it has been brought forward by the BJP-led government and reflects the ideology of the RSS. Addressing the media in Kozhikode, the Chief Minister alleged that the move by the Centre could adversely affect hundreds of institutions run by minority communities across the country. He said the propose ...Read More >
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 25, has become the latest flashpoint between the central government and the Opposition. In Kerala, the ruling Left Democratic Front and the Congress have alleged that if passed, the legislation would target institutions of minority communities. Ahead of the state assembly election on April 9, both parties have hit out at the BJP over the Bill. What is FCRA? The Bill, which was introduced ...Read More >
Mumbai, Nov 4 (PTI) The Maharashtra Congress on Tuesday said the Election Commission should take immediate cognisance of the demand of the Opposition parties to rectify "irregularities" in the voters' lists ahead of the local body polls, citing that leaders from the ruling dispensation had made similar claims. Maharashtra Congress general secretary Sachin Sawant said political parties are an essential part of democracy, and the electoral process is incomplete without them. "When all Opposition ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The highly anticipated return of the Hong Kong Sixes was formally announced at the Conrad Hotel on Tuesday. The 2025 edition of the iconic event will take place from November 7 to 9 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. The tournament is an extravaganza unlike any other cricketing event anywhere in the world. The iconic tournament is unique in its format and boasts a history spanning 33 years. Also Read | FC Kairat Almaty vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The highly anticipated return of the Hong Kong Sixes was formally announced at the Conrad Hotel on Tuesday. The 2025 edition of the iconic event will take place from November 7 to 9 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. The tournament is an extravaganza unlike any other cricketing event anywhere in the world. The iconic tournament is unique in its format and boasts a history spanning 33 years. Global cricketing superstars have graced the tournament for ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The highly anticipated return of the Hong Kong Sixes was formally announced at the Conrad Hotel on Tuesday. The 2025 edition of the iconic event will take place from November 7 to 9 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. The tournament is an extravaganza unlike any other cricketing event anywhere in the world. The iconic tournament is unique in its format and boasts a history spanning 33 years. Global cricketing superstars have graced the tournament for ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Commissioner of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, RV Karnan, has declared that the GHMC is fully prepared to handle any disastrous events following Indian Meteorological Department's warnings regarding upcoming heavy rainfall. On Wednesday, the Commissioner conducted an inspection of the control room at the GHMC headquarters. He asked about the complaints received and assessed the operations of the control room. Karnan instructed the control room staff to remain vigila ...Read More >
Hyderabad/New Delhi: In a major reform aimed at streamlining travel and immigration processes, the central government has announced that visas can now be issued within a single day, provided all required documents are submitted. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials of the Foreign Affairs Department at North Block on Wednesday, focusing on visa simplification and enhanced monitoring of illegal immigrants. Officials ...Read More >
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 13 (ANI): Human rights activist Rabinder Ghosh on Sunday sounded the alarm on the alleged ethnic cleansing of Hindus in Bangladesh, claiming that the government inaction amounts to a serious threat to the minority community. Ghosh organization, Bangladesh Minority Watch, has provided aid to affected individuals, but he criticised the interim government for failing to protect them from Islamic fundamentalism. Our human rights organization, Bangladesh Mino ...Read More >
Mizoram Governor Gen (retd) V K Singh's move to impose Governor's rule in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) in view of its "constant political instabilty" has upset the Lalduhoma-led Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) government, which has criticised him for allegedly undermining the democratic norms. Since its current term began in 2023, the CADC has seen two mass defections and two no-confidence motions with the first-ever BJP-led executive committee of the Council toppled last month, ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 8 (ANI): BJP leader Prakash Reddy came to the support of Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday, amid a verbal spat with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi over minority rights in India. Prakash Reddy said that Kiren Rijiju rightly said that minorities are getting more benefits than the majority in India. He claimed that the Constitution is surviving as the majority of people are Hindus. Reddy told ANI, 'Kiren Rijiju rightly pointed out that th ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 8 (ANI): BJP leader Prakash Reddy came to the support of Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday, amid a verbal spat with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi over minority rights in India. Prakash Reddy said that Kiren Rijiju rightly said that minorities are getting more benefits than the majority in India. He claimed that the Constitution is surviving as the majority of people are Hindus. Also Read | Bageshwar Dham Wall Collapse: Rest House Wall ...Read More >
Delhi School Admission 2025: After successfully conducting the first round of admissions, the Directorate of Education (DoE) has reopened the second round of the admission process in Delhi government schools for Classes 10 and 12. The second round will start from July 9. Eligible students who missed the first round can submit their admission forms directly to the schools they're interested in. Notably, the first round of admissions was conducted in March. According to the official announcement, ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday affirmed that the state will accelerate its drive to identify 'illegal foreigners,' a process he stated National Register of Citizens (NRC) related matters had paused. This announcement comes amidst widespread protests by minority groups during Eid prayers across the state, condemning the purported "pushback" and "harassment" of genuine citizens in the name of detecting illegal immigrants. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take ...Read More >
DHAKA: Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das failed to get any relief on Tuesday as his bail hearing in a Bangladesh court was postponed for a month due to the unavailability of any lawyer to represent him, according to a media report. After an initial hearing on the bail petition on Tuesday, the judge set January 2 for another hearing, Chattogram Metropolitan Police ADC (Prosecution) Mofizur Rahman was quoted as saying by bdnews24.com. Das will have to wait a month to see if he will receive bail i ...Read More >
Dhaka: A writ petition has been filed in the Bangladesh High Court seeking a ban on the broadcast of Indian TV channels in the country citing growing concerns over the impact of Indian media on Bangladeshi culture and society, Dhaka Tribune reported. Lawyer Ekhlas Uddin Bhuiyan, who filed the petition on Monday, is seeking a directive under the Cable Television Network Operation Act 2006 to prohibit the broadcast of Indian TV channels. It also asks why a rule should not be issued instructing a ...Read More >
Bangladeshi Hindus in Montreal staged a protest demanding minority rights protection in Bangladesh. The demonstration called for safety for minorities amidst alleged fundamentalist activities. Participants, including Conservative Party candidate Neil Obermann, expressed solidarity against hate, urging people to voice against the interim Bangladeshi government's actions. Bangladeshi Hindus in Montreal, Canada, rallied on Tuesday to show support for ISKCON Bangladesh, urging the Government to a ...Read More >
India has raised concerns over the increasing incidents of desecration and damage to Hindu temples and deities in Bangladesh. The Indian government has urged Bangladesh to ensure the safety of minorities and their places of worship. The arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das has also been noted with deep concern. In a series of damaging incidents against Hindu temples and deities in Bangladesh, India has voiced its concerns in Parliament. Reports of desecration have mounted over the past fe ...Read More >
ISKCON Bangladesh has strongly condemned the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent Hindu leader, and spokesperson for the "Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatani Jagaran Jot" and also issued a list of demands to the Muhammad Yunus-led government for subsequent violence and attacks against Sanatanis in various regions of Bangladesh. The organisation has also issued a statement and called upon the government authorities to promote peaceful coexistence. ISKCON Bangladesh made note of the above points ...Read More >
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