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NALGONDA: Khammam Catholic Diocese Bishop Sagili Prakash on Friday urged the Supreme Court to review its verdict on Scheduled Caste reservations for Dalit Christians. He flagged off a 'Way of the Cross' procession at the Old Bus Stand Centre in Khammam on the occasion of Good Friday. The rally passed through ZP Centre, NTR Circle and New Bus Stand area before concluding at Kanigiri. Speaking on the occasion, he said Articles 13, 14 and 25 of the Constitution guarantee individuals the freedom t ...Read More >
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated an international conference titled 'Mahakal: The Master of Time' at the Planetarium Complex in Ujjain on Friday. CM Yadav and Union Minister Pradhan also inaugurated the Ujjain Science Centre and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects, including "Samrat Vikramaditya: The Heritage" project and 4-lane Ujjain Bypass as part of pr ...Read More >
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated an international conference titled 'Mahakal: The Master of Time' at the Planetarium Complex in Ujjain on Friday. CM Yadav and Union Minister Pradhan also inaugurated the Ujjain Science Centre and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects, including "Samrat Vikramaditya: The Heritage" project and 4-lane Ujjain Bypass as part of pr ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 3 (ANI): CPI Keralam state secretary Binoy Viswam on Friday criticised the Centre over the "discriminatory" Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 and urged the BJP-led Central government to "withdraw the bill immediately." The Bill provides for the cessation of the FCRA certificate of an organisation upon expiry, non-renewal or refusal of renewal by the government. The amendments also establish a designated authority for "a comprehens ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Courts should not determine essential religious practices as they are a matter of faith held to be sacred by the followers of a religion, the Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti has told the Supreme Court while seeking to intervene in the upcoming Sabarimala review proceedings. A nine-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant is set to commence the final hearing on April 7 on petitions relating to discrimination against women at religious places, including the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday paid tribute to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 346th death anniversary, saying that he kept a strong sense of self-respect while keeping the flame of religion ignited. Taking it to X, the Chief Minister recalled Shivaji Maharaj's commitment to protect the religion, governance, and unparalleled valour, setting examples for millions. "On the death anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Ji, the ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Friday criticised All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi, accusing him of instigating the public with provocative statements. Speaking to IANS, Minister Yadav said: "Owaisi provokes people and instigates them -- this seems to be all he does...like he has opened a shop and is sitting. The public will not fall for his provocations. The Bharatiya Janata Party government, under the leadership of Hi ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 3 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma targeted Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate Kunki Chowdhury, alleging that her mother had made social media posts supporting Pakistan and hurting the sentiments of 'Sanatani' people. Sarma on Thursday claimed that Chowdhury's mother had shared posts related to beef consumption and made remarks offensive to certain sections. The remarks triggered a sharp response from the AJP, with party president Lurinjyoti Gogoi accusing the ch ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 3 (ANI): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari appealed to the voters for the return of the BJP government in Assam in the upcoming elections, highlighting the necessity of a crackdown on illegal immigrants and infiltrators in the state. At a public rally in Guwahati on Thursday, Gadkari stressed that no foreign national can be granted "unauthorised entry" in India. He further added that to ensure the development of the country and Assam, it must be saved from illegal imm ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 3 (ANI): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari appealed to the voters for the return of the BJP government in Assam in the upcoming elections, highlighting the necessity of a crackdown on illegal immigrants and infiltrators in the state. At a public rally in Guwahati on Thursday, Gadkari stressed that no foreign national can be granted "unauthorised entry" in India. He further added that to ensure the development of the country and Assam, it must be saved from illegal imm ...Read More >
The bill had evoked sharp reactions from Opposition leaders, particularly the Kerala lawmakers, as it was feared that Christian groups might be targeted under the new law. A controversial provision stated that the government can appoint a "designated authority" to take over, manage, or sell assets created from foreign funds by an non-governmental organisation whose licence under FCRA was cancelled, suspended, or simply not renewed. (check) The bill was listed for passage on Wednesday. Amid prot ...Read More >
Tibetan spiritual leader and Nobel Peace Laureate Dalai Lama on Tuesday (March 31, 2026) endorsed the recent appeal for peace made by Pope Leo XIV. In a message issued from Dharamsala, the Buddhist leader emphasised that "violence has no place in any spiritual tradition", highlighting the shared values of compassion, tolerance, and harmony across religions. Endorsing the Pope's call made during the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, the Dalai Lama said "the appeal for laying down arms and ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 2 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday targeted Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate Kunki Chowdhury, alleging that her mother had made social media posts supporting Pakistan and hurting the sentiments of 'Sanatani' people. Sarma claimed that Chowdhury's mother had shared posts related to beef consumption and made remarks offensive to certain sections. The remarks triggered a sharp response from the AJP, with party president Lurinjyoti Gogoi accusing the ch ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 2 (PTI) DMK Youth Wing Secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday filed his nomination papers for the April 23 Assembly elections from the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency, seeking a second consecutive term. The Deputy Chief Minister has declared total family assets worth over Rs 33 crore in his election affidavit. The 48-year-old DMK scion arrived at the venue following a massive roadshow that saw thousands of party cadres and supporters lining the streets. Accompanied by senio ...Read More >
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has defended himself in court, arguing that allegations of 'hate speech' and 'defamation' stemming from his criticism of political ideology are baseless. He contends that his speech constitutes political critique, protected under the freedom of speech, without aiming to incite violence or defame any group. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has described the claims against him as a misuse of the legal process, after a Delhi court dismissed a plea for an ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has told a Delhi court that a revision petition assailing the dismissal of a plea seeking an FIR against him is an abuse of law, as mere criticism of a political ideology has vaguely been categorised as "hate speech" and "defamation". The leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha filed his response on Wednesday before Special Judge Jitendra Singh, seeking the dismissal of the revision plea. The court was hearing the revision plea filed ...Read More >
NDA's Guruvayoor candidate B. Gopalakrishnan has once again courted controversy after campaign hoardings allegedly questioning the repeated election of Muslim MLAs in the constituency drew criticism from political opponents and observers. The hoardings, installed as part of his election campaign, listed all MLAs who have represented the constituency since 1977 under the headline, "Don't you see?" The poster carried the caption, "50 years of disregard. This should change! And to change this... A ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Opposition protests against the bill to amend the foreign contribution regulation law rocked Parliament on Wednesday, forcing adjournment of proceedings in Lok Sabha amid allegations that the BJP was trying to control independent NGOs.Opposition MPs also held a protest in the Parliament complex. As LS was convened, opposition members started raising slogans against the FCRA (Amendment) Bill. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said the bill seeks to protect national security a ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 2 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin, who is contesting the upcoming Assembly elections from the Kolathur constituency, has strongly condemned the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling it "a direct attack on Christian NGOs, Churches and other minority institutions." In a post on X, Stalin wrote, "I strongly condemn the Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, propos ...Read More >
Pune: The daily food habits of a community usually find a place within the festivals of the deity they worship. Dishes that sustain their work, express their values, or carry ritual significance are offered as "prasad" and take on a sacred character. What starts as an ordinary practice gathers meaning and becomes part of a shared tradition. In 19th-century Maharashtra, much of the thinking around social change was framed through a religious lens. The spread of Western education, along with soci ...Read More >
New Delhi/Alappuzha, April 1: A discussion on the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill, 2026, scheduled in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, was deferred after a heated political exchange. The opposition alleged that the bill could restrict minority rights and tighten government control over NGOs, while the BJP defended it as necessary for national security and transparency, asserting it does not target any religion. Introduced on March 25, the bill aims to curb misuse of foreig ...Read More >
Mumbai: A fresh controversy has erupted in Maharashtra after Jain monk Acharya Nayan Padmasagar claimed that Maharani Tarabai - the daughter-in-law of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and wife of Rajaram Maharaj - belonged to the Jain community. Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut has slammed the remarks calling it an attempt to alter the identity of Maharashtra. Speaking at a Jain community event in Mumbai, the monk claimed that Maharani Tararani, the legendary Maratha queen who fought against Aurangz ...Read More >
New Delhi: With an eye on the Kerala assembly elections and amid pushback from the Opposition, the Narendra Modi government on Wednesday deferred the discussion and passage of the contentious Foreign Contribution (Amendment) Regulation Bill in the Lok Sabha. As soon as the House assembled, Opposition MPs raised slogans against the bill and demanded its withdrawal. Although the bill was listed for discussion and passage, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju informed the House during Quest ...Read More >
New Delhi: India has begun the world's largest national population count, which could reshape welfare programs and political representation across the country. The previous census in 2011 recorded a population of 1.21 billion. It's now estimated to be more than 1.4 billion, making India the most populous nation . The new census had been planned for 2021 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and logistical challenges. Here's how India's census works and why it is significant: Counting m ...Read More >
DELHI, India -- More than three million officials have begun India's latest national census, a yearlong exercise expected to influence welfare policies and political representation in the world's most populous country. The census, launched on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, will run until March 31 next year. It marks the first such nationwide count in more than a decade, following delays caused in part by the Covid-19 pandemic. Authorities said the enumeration will take place in two phases. In the f ...Read More >
New Delhi/Alappuzha, April 1 (PTI) A discussion in the Lok Sabha on a bill to amend the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) scheduled for Wednesday was deferred amid a political slugfest, with the opposition alleging that the new measures could curb minority rights and tighten government control over NGOs. The BJP, on its part, defended the bill as necessary for national security and transparency, and asserted it does not target any religious organisation. As the rival parties traded ch ...Read More >
She cited credible reports indicating that BJP agents submitted a large number of Form 6 applications for the enrolment across districts. "These do not seem to be routine applications for voter inclusion but a mischievous ploy to include non-residents in the electoral roll," Banerjee wrote to Kumar. "There are serious concerns that these applications may pertain to individuals who are not genuine residents of Bengal and have no legitimate connection to the state. Similar patterns were reportedl ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) A bill to amend the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) is unlikely to come up before the Lok Sabha in the ongoing Budget session for consideration amid opposition's concerns over some of its provisions, sources said on Wednesday. In the Lok Sabha, the FCRA (Amendment) Bill was listed for consideration and passage. But as soon as the Question Hour began at 11 am, opposition members, mainly from Kerala, started raising slogans against the provisions of the Bill. Pa ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) The NCP (SP) on Wednesday demanded a thorough probe into the links of political leaders with self-styled godman Ashok Kharat on the basis of their photos with him, while Maharashtra minister Aditi Tatkare asserted these pictures do not imply the politicians endorsed his wrongdoings. Tatkare also said the state government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a probe against Kharat and facts will come to light. Talking to reporters, NCP (SP)'s Maharas ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Union Parliamentary Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday dismissed allegations that the government did not take up the Foreign Contribution (Amendment) Regulation Bill, 2026, for passage in the Lok Sabha due to political pressure. Rijiju reasoned that many bills are taken up for consideration after seeing the situation. He also stated that the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, seeking to recognise Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andh ...Read More >
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