‘Hindus in good position, supported by govt’: Bangladesh Minister assures minority’s safety
Dr Hasan Mahmud said that the government of Sheikh Hasina is dedicated to defending the rights of the Hindu minority in Bangladesh
Oct 29, 2022, 17:29 PM IST
Assam govt in favour of district-wise definition of religious minority: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "The government of Assam favours that minority definition should be changed district wise. However, it is under consideration of the Supreme Court and we will wait for the judgement."
Mar 30, 2022, 18:22 PM IST
Christian priests detained in China's Hebei province on charges of 'brainwashing'
International Christian Concern (ICC) reported the incident of the arrest of four Christian priests working as seminary professors along with three priests under the charges of `brainwashing`.
May 28, 2021, 13:04 PM IST
Mosques being demolished in China to build a 'beautiful Xinjiang'
The condition of religious freedom to Uyghurs in China can be drawn by the number of functioning Mosques in the Xinjiang region. Most of the mosques have been partially or completely demolished. Those which are functional, are under surveillance.
May 14, 2021, 10:23 AM IST
Terrorists kept on targeting religious minorities in Afghanistan in 2020: Report
According to the 2020 International Religious Freedom Report released by the United States, terrorist groups in Afghanistan were continuously targeting specific religious groups and kept on killing different religious leaders.
May 13, 2021, 11:42 AM IST
Religious minorities continue to face atrocities in Imran Khan-led govt in Pakistan, feel no longer safe
Frequent reports that have surfaced from across the border in the recent past clearly speak out about atrocities being committed on minority communities, especially Sikhs and Hindus, whose young teenage daughters were abducted, forcefully converted to Islam and married to much older Muslim men.
Dec 14, 2020, 15:51 PM IST
Pakistan has failed to protect religious minorities from forced conversions, admits lawmaker
An influential Pakistani lawmaker has admitted that forcible conversion of religious minorities continues unabated in the country despite several laws and huge public outcry.
Oct 21, 2020, 13:16 PM IST
India rejects USCIRF's report calling it 'country of particular concern', says view 'biased and tendentious'
The commission is mandated to monitor religious freedom globally and it asked the US State Department to designate 14 nations, including India, in the category alleging that religious minorities are under increasing assault in these nations.
Apr 29, 2020, 00:22 AM IST
China, Pakistan slammed for human rights violation and abuse of religious minorities at UN meet
During the UN Meet on Safety of Religious Minorities, US, UK and Canada expressed concern over the treatment of religious minorities in China and Pakistan.
Aug 23, 2019, 09:54 AM IST
Religious minorities better in Indian than in Pakistan, Bangladesh: Taslima Nasreen
The 55-year-old writer alleged that atrocities are committed against Hindus and Buddhists in Bangladesh.
Dec 17, 2017, 22:47 PM IST
US to provide USD 500,000 to NGO to promote religious freedom in India
The US has announced grant to a non-governmental organisation to come up with proposals to develop early warning systems for "reducing religiously-motivated violence and discrimination" in India.
Nov 08, 2017, 19:17 PM IST
