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Kerala LoP accuses Sangh forces of targeting Christians, churches, says will take strict secular position
Thrissur, April 7: Kerala Leader of Opposition and Congress leader VD Satheesan has accused the Sangh forces of targeting the Christian community and their churches across India and reiterated the party's firm opposition to any legislation that could threaten the rights and freedoms of religious communities.
All attacks on temples in US immediately taken up through diplomatic channel: MoS MEA
New Delhi, March 29: Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday said that all incidents of attacks and desecration of temples and places of worship in the United States are immediately taken up with the US Government through diplomatic channels.
America committed to defeat the ideology that drives 'Islamist terrorism', says US Intel chief
New Delhi, March 17: US Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard, on her visit to India for the Raisina Dialogue, spoke at length about the political turmoil and turbulence in Bangladesh and stated that the United States was deeply concerned about persistent persecution of religious minorities in the country including Hindus, Buddhists, Christians and others.
PIL in SC seeks protection for Hindus in Bangladesh
New Delhi, Feb 23: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking direction to the Ministry of External Affairs to take remedial steps to stop “atrocities, violence and state-sponsored genocide/persecutions of Hindus minority in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh : Awami League calls for general strike, blockade
Dhaka, January 29: Bangladesh's Awami League has announced a series of political programs, including a general strike and a nationwide blockade, in protest against what it describes as "false cases" against Sheikh Hasina and the ongoing persecution of religious minorities in the country.
Human Rights Watch highlights Pakistan government's crackdown on free expression
Bangkok, January 17: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government, which took office in February 2024, is perpetuating a longstanding crackdown on free expression and civil society, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Thursday in its World Report 2025.