Goa cabinet clears anti-conversion bill, to be tabled in upcoming assembly sessionGoa's cabinet has approved a bill against religious conversion, proposing stringent penalties. This bill will be tabled in the state assemb...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Headscarf not an essential part of Islam: Allahabad HC rejects student’s plea to wear hijab with school uniformAllahabad High Court has dismissed a minor student’s plea seeking permission to wear a hijab with her school uniform, saying she failed to ...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
‘Hijab is integral to Islam’: Clerics hit back after Allahabad HC orderIslamic Centre of India Chairman Maulana Khalid Rasheed on Tuesday criticised the Allahabad High Court's order, dismissing a petition filed...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
‘Biased, no credibility’: MEA hits back at US body over call for RSS sanctionsIndia's External Affairs Ministry criticized the US Commission on International Religious Freedom. The ministry called the US body biased a...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Silencing Jama Masjid pulpit now part of state policy: Mirwaiz Umar FarooqMirwaiz said those who place such restrictions may not know the history of Jama Masjid, which has stood for people’s rights, coexistence an...
22 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
India rejects USCIRF call for RSS sanctions, calls organization biasedIndia has rejected remarks by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom. The External Affairs Ministry spokesperson called the o...
21 Aug, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
A US-Iran channel shaped deportation flights as Tehran picked who was sent backNewly released emails reveal U.S. immigration officials worked with Iran to deport Iranians in 2025 and 2026. Iranian officials influenced ...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
US religious freedom body seeks sanctions against RSS, no high-level meetings with its leadersA US advisory body urged sanctions against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Officials asked the US government to avoid high-level meetings ...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
Cabinet clears Rs 13,041 crore rail & road projects; Howrah-Chennai line to be quadrupledThe Union Cabinet approved five infrastructure projects totaling Rs 13,041 crore. Four railway projects will enhance capacity on key easter...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Pune Police revises two cases after invoking Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act before Aug 26 enforcementPune Police withdrew religious conversion law sections from two cases. The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act had not yet come into force....
19 Aug, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act to come into force on August 28: What changesMaharashtra's Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 will take effect on August 28. This legislation prohibits religious conversions through coercio...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
10 women, 6 minority leaders find place in BJP team; Smriti Irani, Vasundhara Raje, Prof Tariq Mansoor among key namesThe BJP appointed ten women and six minority leaders to its new national team. Smriti Irani was named national general secretary, while Vas...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Personal laws in India: How they govern marriage, divorce, and inheritance for different religionsIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Isaac Newton: “He who thinks half-heartedly will not believe in God but...” - Meaning, life lessons and the story of the genius who changed scienceIsaac Newton, known primarily as a ground-breaking scientist, was also an inquisitive theologian. His reflections imply that thoughtful con...
16 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, UN official warns of rights crisisTaliban rulers marked five years in power, citing stability after decades of upheaval. A UN official warned of a grave human rights crisis,...
15 Aug, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Meghalaya govt to set Up FCRA cell in home dept to coordinate with centreMeghalaya will establish a dedicated FCRA cell within its home department. This cell aims to assist organizations with renewals and applica...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Tamil Nadu assembly opposes FCRA Amendment Bill, seeks withdrawal in current formThe Tamil Nadu assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Centre to withdraw the Foreign Contribution Amendment Bill. This propose...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.03 AM IST