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Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday urged voters in Assam to remove the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in the state, terming it the country's most corrupt, and attacked chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for enriching himself instead of working for the people. He referred to a mood change in the state and said it reflected in his interactions with voters. Kharge cited feedback from the ground and added that it indicates that Congress will come to power and win 72-73 of the ...Read More >
Indore: The disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar district is essentially a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, and this historical monument cannot be a mosque, the Hindu side told the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday. The Hindu petitioners submitted before the HC's Indore bench that historical records and the report of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)'s scientific survey of the disputed complex, carried out on the court's 2024 order, clearly support its claim. Th ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A temple retains its religious and legal status even after its demolition, giving devotees the right to worship at the site, a Hindu petitioner argued on Wednesday before the Madhya Pradesh High Court during the hearing in the disputed Bhojshala complex case in Dhar district. Even after a temple is demolished or its idols are destroyed, the deities remain present there in an "indirect or invisible form", the Hindu side asserted. The Hindu community considers Bhojshala, ...Read More >
Indore, Apr 8 (PTI) A temple retains its religious and legal status even after its demolition, giving devotees the right to worship at the site, a Hindu petitioner argued on Wednesday before the Madhya Pradesh High Court during the hearing in the disputed Bhojshala complex case in Dhar district. Even after a temple is demolished or its idols are destroyed, the deities remain present there in an "indirect or invisible form", the Hindu side asserted. The Hindu community considers Bhojshala, a mo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Kerala story is not the same this time. As the state prepares for polling tomorrow (April 9) for 140 assembly seats, it is no longer the old "every five years, change the government" story. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) is chasing a rare third straight term under chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, while the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) pushes to reclaim power.Here are top 5 factors to look out for that might decide the May 4 verdict:Follow full coverage of assembly e ...Read More >
West Bengal is set to vote in two phases on April 23 and 29, with counting scheduled for May 4. "When even judicial officers are not safe, how can you expect that common people will be safe under TMC rule? What happened in Malda is an example of TMC's maha jungle raj," Modi said, referring to the incident where judges were allegedly held for hours during protests over voter roll revisions. He further alleged that "democracy is bleeding every day on the sacred soil of Bengal" and accused the Ma ...Read More >
Dhar (Madhya Pradesh): The disputed structure at the Bhojshala complex in Dhar district is not a Waqf property and merely offering namaz at any place does not give it the legal status of a mosque, a Hindu petitioner argued before the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday. The Hindu community considers Bhojshala, a monument believed to date back to the 11th century, a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, while the Muslim side claims that it is Kamal Maula Mosque. The Indore bench of the High Co ...Read More >
Indore, Apr 7 (PTI) The disputed structure at the Bhojshala complex in Dhar district is not a Waqf property and merely offering namaz at any place does not give it the legal status of a mosque, a Hindu petitioner argued before the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday. The Hindu community considers Bhojshala, a monument believed to date back to the 11th century, a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, while the Muslim side claims that it is Kamal Maula Mosque. The Indore bench of the High Cour ...Read More >
KOCHI/THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday appealed to the Christian community to back the NDA, urging it to help form the next govt in Kerala."On the occasion of Easter, I appeal to brothers and sisters, especially followers of Jesus, to stand with the NDA and help build a prosperous Kerala," he told a public meeting in Kolenchery, Ernakulam, while campaigning for T20 candidate Babu Divakaran.Shah's outreach comes amid concerns among sections of the Christian community ov ...Read More >
BENGALURU: AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched a sharp attack on both the Narendra Modi government and Pinarayi Vijayan's Kerala LDF regime at a rally in Kottarakkara, accusing them of practising the "unhealthy politics of control" while weakening democratic institutions. Addressing a large gathering in Kollam district, the Congress chief declared that the upcoming polls were not just about changing the government but "saving the future of Keralam, its prosperity, and its insti ...Read More >
Amit Shah wished Christian community on Easter. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the upcoming Kerala assembly polls are not merely for changing the government, but to improve the state's future. Shah, at a public meeting in Kunnathunadu constituency here, noted that NDA vote share in Kerala increased since 2014 Lok Sabha polls and its time for a government of the BJP-led front in the state. He wished Christian community on Easter and called on them to support NDA to form governmen ...Read More >
KOCHI, Apr 5 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reached out to the Christian community on the occasion of Easter, requesting them to stand with the BJP-led NDA and help it form a government in Kerala where assembly elections will be held on April 9. Shah, speaking at a public meeting in Kunnathunadu constituency in Ernakulam, also referred to the alleged misappropriation of gold from Sabarimala and said the culprits behind it would be jailed within two months if the NDA forms a governmen ...Read More >
Idukki: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday alleged that the Centre is planning to use amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) to target Christian institutions, non-governmental organisations and civil society groups involved in welfare activities. Speaking at a UDF rally in the Idukki Assembly constituency, he said the proposed changes reveal the BJP government's "true intentions". "This is not a reform measure but an attack on institutions working for public ...Read More >
Such an establishment, whose licence has not been renewed, and its assets can be taken over by the Centre, he contended. Speaking to reporters in Kasaragod, he said that Union minister Suresh Gopi should read the proposed amendments in the Bill. Gopi had recently claimed that the amendment was not targeted at any particular religion or community, but aimed at safeguarding the interests and properties of the people of the country. Satheesan said that the FCRA was enacted by the Congress to pre ...Read More >
Malda: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday claimed that while the real culprits behind the violence and gherao of judicial officers in Malda district's Mothabari have escaped, the NIA is picking up innocent local people and harassing them. Addressing an election rally at Manikchak in Malda, she urged the gathering not to approach judicial officers scrutinising 'under adjudication' cases post-SIR, instead submit applications before tribunals for re-inclusion of names of those ...Read More >
CHENNAI: DMK Rajya Sabha MP P Wilson has strongly criticized the Centre's Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill, alleging that it targets Christian institutions and undermines minority rights. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Wilson claimed the government introduced the Bill during Easter to create fear among Christians. He said the amendments, particularly the retrospective divestment of properties, were "draconian, like staging a robbery at gunpoint in someone's house." " ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday termed the Centre's proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 as "draconian", and alleged it targeted minorities, especially Christian service organisations and demanded that it be dropped. Addressing a rally in Nagercoil for the April 23 Assembly polls, Stalin, recalling that his government had increased the fishing ban period special relief assistance to Rs 8,000 from Rs 5,000, said, "Hereafter, the assistance will be Rs 12,00 ...Read More >
Nagercoil (Tamil Nadu), Apr 4 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday termed the Centre's proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 as "draconian", and alleged it targeted minorities, especially Christian service organisations and demanded that it be dropped. Addressing a rally here for the April 23 Assembly polls, Stalin, recalling that his government had increased the fishing ban period special relief assistance to Rs 8,000 from Rs 5,000 said, "hereafter the assistance will be Rs 12,00 ...Read More >
Kasaragod: Congress leader V D Satheesan on Saturday accused the BJP of being "wolves in sheepskin" who go with cakes to Bishops' homes and churches on Christmas, but come out with legislations like FCRA amendment bill that affect the Christian community. Satheesan, Leader of Opposition in the state assembly, claimed that the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act provide that the central government can decline to renew licences, for any reason, of entities receiving f ...Read More >
Kasaragod(Kerala), Apr 4 (PTI) Congress leader V D Satheesan on Saturday accused the BJP of being "wolves in sheepskin" who go with cakes to Bishops' homes and churches on Christmas, but come out with legislations like FCRA amendment bill that affect the Christian community. Satheesan, Leader of Opposition in the state assembly, claimed that the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act provide that the central government can decline to renew licences, for any reason, of ...Read More >
Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi says PoK residents want to rejoin India, hails post Article 370 development in Kashmir, urges tourism, calls for peace in West Asia conflicts Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) would "very soon" be reintegrated with India, said the chief Imam of the All India Imam Organisation, Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, on Friday. "I want to say one thing to our neighbouring country from standing here in Kashmir that PoK, which is an integral part of India, will definitely rejoin India because the ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Apr 3: Head of All India Imam Organisation, Dr Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, today said that Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) would 'very soon' be re-integrated with India. "I want to say one thing to our neighbouring country from standing here in Kashmir that PoK, which is an integral part of India, will definitely rejoin India because the people of PoK want to have a referendum there," Ilyasi told reporters here. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO He claimed that the residents of PoK are keen to re-in ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Chief of All India Imam Organisation Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, during his visit to Kashmir on Friday, praised the Centre for abrogation of Article 370 claiming that there would be a 'ghar wapsi' of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to India. "After revocation of Article 370, there is a new Kashmir. I feel happy that today's Kashmir is a new and changing Kashmir. There is prosperity in Kashmir and tourism has increased. People are prosperous. There was a time when youth used to resort to stone ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 3 (UNI) All India Imam Organisation Chief Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi on Friday said that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which he described as an integral part of India, would "return to India very soon," asserting that the desire for reunification comes from the people of PoK themselves. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Ilyasi said that residents of PoK wish to hold a referendum to express their aspirations. "I want like to say something to my neighbouring country from Kashmir th ...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 >
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin calls on PM Modi to take prompt action; DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi joins the chorus as opposition grows ahead of Kerala elections.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin strongly denounced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, on Thursday, calling it a 'direct attack' on religious minorities and demanding its total withdrawal. The Opposition benches immediately reacted negatively to the introduction of the Foreign Contribution Regu ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged the Union government to withdraw the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), alleging that the changes unfairly target minority-run institutions, particularly Christian charities and churches. In a statement, Stalin criticised the BJP-led Central government, calling the proposed amendments a "direct assault" on minority communities. He said the move would restrict the financial lifeline of several charitable ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 2 (ANI): DMK MP Kanimozhi on Thursday asked the Centre to "abandon" the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, stating that it empowers the government to "unjustly block foreign funding." In an X post, Kanimozhi said that the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance will oppose the Bill, terming it an attempt to undermine equal rights to minority communities. "The Union BJP government is set to introduce the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Bil ...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 >
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 >
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