minority communities

Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 Congress leader K Muraleedharan said on Saturday that no community should be blamed for not voting for a particular party.He was responding to questions regarding BJP leader P C George and his son Shone George, who criticized the Catholic church, its bishops, and a...

Bengaluru, April 10: Leaders from the minority community in Karnataka's Congress party expressed confidence on Friday that the party would secure a decisive victory in the by-elections for Bagalkot and Davanagere constituencies, citing internal survey findings and strong public support across...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 8 – With less than 24 hours remaining before voting begins in Kerala’s 140 assembly constituencies, the sheer scale of the exercise highlights both its complexity and significance.A total of 883 candidates are contesting, averaging six to seven contestants per...

Chakdaha/Bongaon, April 7 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the names of people belonging to the Matua and minority communities have been deleted from the post-SIR voter rolls in the state.Addressing a rally in Chakdaha in the Nadia district, Banerjee said that...

Kolkata, April 7 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the names of people belonging to the Matua and minority communities were deleted from the post-SIR voter rolls in the state.Addressing a rally at Chakdaha in Nadia district, Banerjee said that the TMC will...

Bengaluru, April 6 The BJP claimed on Monday that, according to the Congress government's own intelligence report, the ruling party is set to lose the by-elections in two Assembly segments in Karnataka.Expressing confidence of a big win in the bypolls, BJP leaders said people would "teach a...

Bagalkot (Karnataka), April 5 Veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa on Sunday alleged that Congress leaders came to campaign for the bypolls in the two Karnataka constituencies with "suitcases full of money," under the illusion that they can win with cash, liquor, and muscle power.However...

Mumbai, April 2 The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Thursday said that since no elections are scheduled in the state for the next few years, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) should have a timeline of 1.5 to 2 years to ensure accuracy.A delegation led by MPCC president...

Alappuzha (Kerala), April 1 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday accused the Centre of "ignoring" the concerns of minority communities regarding the FCRA amendment and alleged that the move was driven by "political motives".Addressing a press conference here, he said the...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 The Congress has directed its MPs to urgently reach Delhi and attend the Parliament session, as the union government is set to introduce the FCRA Amendment Bill, AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal said on Tuesday.Describing the proposed law as "completely...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 26 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday criticised the Centre over the FCRA amendment bill and said it has created a sense of insecurity among a section of people in the society.Addressing a press conference here, he said the Foreign Contribution...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 30 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed concerns over certain provisions in the proposed FCRA Bill and sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention to withdraw them.In a letter to Modi, Vijayan said the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment...

Kottayam (Kerala), March 30 BJP state vice president Shone George said on Monday that concerns about the FCRA amendment bill are "baseless" and asserted that the proposed changes are aimed only at regulating foreign funds received by NGOs.His statement comes amid criticism from Christian...

Kottayam (Kerala), March 30 AICC general secretary K C Venugopal on Monday alleged that the FCRA amendment bill introduced in Parliament targets minority communities and charitable organisations.Speaking at a press conference here, he said the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA)...

Lucknow, March 22 Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati said on Sunday that whenever and wherever her party has gained strength, Dalits, tribals, OBCs, and minority communities have greatly benefited.In a statement issued here on Sunday, Mayawati said that it is necessary to take control of power...

London, March 18. Pakistan's systematic denial of justice for survivors of gender-based violence goes beyond procedural failures, exposing deeply entrenched patriarchal attitudes and administrative failures embedded in the country's governance structures.When victims are ignored, dissuaded...

New Delhi, March 18 As many as 63 appointments have been made in various government departments through lateral entry since 2018, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.Lateral entry refers to the appointment of specialists, including those from the private sector, in government departments...

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), March 16 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu stated on Monday that the TDP-led NDA government remains committed to the welfare and development of Muslims and other minority communities.Speaking at an Iftar party organized by the state government here...

Bengaluru, March 16 Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda told the Legislative Assembly on Monday that the government is facing a shortage of land, even for burial grounds, and is forced to purchase land for this purpose in some cases.The minister said that minority communities are...

New Delhi/Bengaluru, March 6: Union Minister for Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, has criticised the 17th Budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, stating that its only distinction is its large size of Rs 4.48 lakh crore, while also setting records in terms...