Pakistan issues 737 visas to Indian pilgrims for Guru Arjan Dev Ji Martyrdom Day eventsPakistan has granted 737 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims. They will travel to Pakistan for events commemorating the Martyrdom Day of Guru Arj...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
Bengal asks districts to build ‘holding centres’ for illegal foreigners as anti-infiltration drive gathers paceWest Bengal is setting up holding centers for suspected illegal foreigners and foreign prisoners. This move institutionalizes the state's '...
24 May, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
A tale of two minorities: Why India never saw anti-Jainism like Europe's anti-semitismA comparison of Jains in India and Jews in Europe explores why one civilisation enabled coexistence while the other descended into exclusio...
23 May, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
‘They don’t eat lettuce’: Youtuber explores a misunderstood community protecting 7,000-year-old tradition in northern IraqA new documentary by Sonny Side introduces the Yazidi people, an ancient religious minority. The film explores their unique faith, traditio...
21 May, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Top cases on the United States Supreme Court's docketThe U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing significant cases. These cases cover voting rights, presidential authority, immigration policies, and g...
20 May, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
'Vibrant Democracy': India trashes allegations on declining minority rights, media freedomIndia has strongly refuted claims of diminishing media freedom and minority rights. Officials state the nation is a thriving democracy ensu...
17 May, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
From jhalmuri to ‘jhatka’: PM Modi targets TMC in BengalPrime Minister Narendra Modi stated his jhalmuri consumption in Jhargram gave Trinamool Congress a jolt. He promised sweets and jhalmuri di...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Persecuted Hindus, Sikhs, Jains from Afghanistan, B'desh, Pak who entered India up to 2024 to be allowed to stay: MHAIndia's Home Ministry makes a significant announcement. Minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan can stay without travel docum...
03 Sep, 2025, 05.21 PM IST
CAA true act of democracy, says famous US Singer Mary Millben, thanks PM Modi for helping the 'persecuted'Renowned singer Mary Millben has praised PM Modi's leadership for implementing the Citizen Amendment Act, highlighting its inclusivity and ...
15 Mar, 2024, 05.37 PM IST
North Korea: Two-year-old sent to life imprisonment after Bible found in parents' possessionIt is estimated that between 50,000 and 70,000 North Korean citizens have been imprisoned for ‘being Christians’. An entire family, includi...
27 May, 2023, 05.39 PM IST
Sikhs, Hindus 'endangered minorities' in Afghanistan, says resolution introduced in US CongressThe resolution supports resettling Sikhs and Hindus from Afghanistan in the US under the United States Refugee Admissions Programme pursuan...
18 Aug, 2020, 11.52 AM IST
India to cite Lautenberg if US raises CAA, religionThe Lautenberg Amendment helps certain persecuted religious minorities in the erstwhile Soviet Union get US citizenship. The amendment was ...
24 Feb, 2020, 07.24 AM IST
Not possible to provide proof of religious persecution: Assam FM Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam finance minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma said no one can give proof of religious persecution or fear of religious persecution however a ...
18 Jan, 2020, 11.14 AM IST
How various departments of the government responded to various queries on the Citizenship Amendment BillHere's what the Law ministry said on the exclusion of the term 'religious persecution' from the text of the Citizenship Amendment Bill. Who...
12 Dec, 2019, 08.13 AM IST
Govt has no data on minorities who faced religious persecution: Ghulam Nabi Azad"Honourable home ministerji, you brought demonetisation, GST, (legislation on) tripple talaq, NRC, Article 370 (related law) and Citizenshi...
11 Dec, 2019, 07.59 PM IST
Religious persecution remains a silent feature of Pakistan: Rights activistTestifying before a Congressional hearing on human rights situation in South Asia, Fatima Gul, Sindhi-American human rights activist, said ...
23 Oct, 2019, 11.53 AM IST
Religious persecution will never be allowed: Rajnath SinghTolerance is essential for peaceful existence. People from all religions live peacefully in India and practise their religion without any f...
14 Oct, 2016, 03.33 PM IST