5W1H: Sikh leader from Imran Khan's party seeks asylum in India
Former MLA from Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf is trying to seek asylum in India over atrocities on minorities in Pakistan.
Sep 10, 2019, 17:00 PM IST
Former lawmaker from Pakistan reaches India with family, seeks political asylum
Pakistan has repeatedly failed to ensure and guarantee the safety of the minority communities, a fact highlighted across international platforms repeatedly.
Sep 10, 2019, 08:33 AM IST
Seema Paar: How Sikhs and other minorities in Pakistan face clear and present danger
At a time when Sikhs worldwide are celebrating the 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak, Pakistan has failed miserably in ensuring and guaranteeing the safety of the community living in the country. Watch this video to know more.
Aug 31, 2019, 22:54 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke: PM Modi Promises to increase minority Scholarships
In a major outreach towards “minority” community, the Centre on Tuesday announced scholarships for 5 crore minority students, including 50 per cent for girls, in next five-years and sought to “mainstream” madrasa education.
Jun 12, 2019, 19:44 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke: Who is planning conspiracy to boycott Muslims in nation?
The Centre on Tuesday announced that it would extend the ongoing scholarships for minorities to 5 crore students over its current term, averaging 1 crore per year.
The 1-crore figure works out to a three-fold increase over the current 30 lakh scholarships a year.
Jun 12, 2019, 18:48 PM IST
Watch Debate: Is linking of madrasas to mainstream education not acceptable by Maulanas?
Several scholarships such as pre-matric, post-matric and merit-cum-means will be provided to 5 crore students from minority communities, including 50 percent girls, in the next five years, Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said Tuesday. Watch this video to know more.
Jun 12, 2019, 11:48 AM IST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi mocks PM Narendra Modi over 'minorities live in fear' remark, seeks answers for mob lynching incidents
The Hyderabad MP dubbed PM's remark on minorities as hypocrisy.
May 26, 2019, 16:25 PM IST
Strong law needed on population control, otherwise India will suffer: Giriraj Singh
Narendra Modi had steered the BJP-led NDA to a historic victory in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and had taken oath as the 15th Prime Minister of India on May 26.
May 24, 2018, 17:47 PM IST
Haj subsidy scrapped — Here's how Twitterattis reacted
Reactions started pouring on the micro-blogging site soon after the government announced to end the Haj subsidy.
Jan 16, 2018, 23:17 PM IST
Minorities feeling a 'bit uneasy': Ex-Mumbai police chief
Former Mumbai Police commissioner MN Singh on Friday said minorities in the country are feeling a "bit uneasy" and this issue needs to be addressed.
Nov 25, 2017, 12:17 PM IST
Modi govt created atmosphere of trust among minorities without appeasement: Naqvi
The comments by the Minister of State for Minority Affairs come against the backdrop of often-levelled allegation that an "atmosphere of fear" is prevailing among minorities under the present BJP-led dispensation.
May 11, 2017, 19:55 PM IST
Centre to push for educational empowerment of minorities
"The campaign is aimed at educationally empowering the most poor and backward sections of the society," Naqvi said.
May 11, 2017, 18:05 PM IST
Pakistan shown mirror at UN, India says our minorities have been PMs, Presidents, Bollywood superstars
India has asked Pakistan to control its "compulsive hostility" towards it and fulfil its obligation to vacate illegal occupation of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Mar 16, 2017, 09:05 AM IST
Attacks on dalits, minorities should be dealt with firmly: President Mukherjee on eve of Independence Day
The President cautioned against "unmindful pursuit" of a divisive political agenda and polarising debates by groups and individuals, saying they lead to institutional "travesty" and constitutional "subversion".
Aug 14, 2016, 19:36 PM IST
Tribal man sells goat, jewellery to build toilet in Rajasthan
Inspired by the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, a tribal has sold off his goat and mortgaged the ornaments of his wife to complete the construction of a toilet in his house in Rajasthan's Dungarpur district.
Jun 08, 2016, 13:40 PM IST
Ministry instilled confidence among minorities: Najma Heptulla
Union Minority Affairs Minister Najma Heptulla on Tuesday said that instilling a sense of security and confidence among the minorities has been the biggest achievement of her ministry.
May 25, 2016, 00:12 AM IST
PM Modi lauds Parsi community for contribution to country
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the Parsi community for its contribution to the country in various spheres.
Mar 20, 2016, 03:23 AM IST
Conflict-plagued Myanmar plans ethnic ministry
The move was contained within a wider civil service reform plan announced in parliament that aims to streamline the unwieldy junta-era bureaucracy, slashing the total number of ministries from 36 to 21.
Mar 17, 2016, 20:35 PM IST
Pakistan govt agrees to national holidays on Holi, Diwali and Easter
In a good news for minorities, Pakistan government has accepted a resolution to declare holidays on Holi, Diwali and Easter.
Mar 16, 2016, 20:19 PM IST
Respect rights, sensitivities of minorities: Pranab Mukherjee
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday called for respecting the rights and sensitivities of minorities, both in letter and spirit, and eliminating forces that divide society.
Dec 14, 2015, 18:55 PM IST
