religious conversion

Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 A church-backed Malayalam daily published a strongly worded editorial on Saturday, criticizing "political opportunists" amidst ongoing controversy over proposed amendments to the FCRA.In its editorial, the 'Deepika Daily' stated that the church's position would...

Nashik, April 10 Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan on Friday said that a special investigation team is probing allegations of religious conversion and sexual harassment at a multinational company (MNC) in Nashik, stressing that stringent punishment will be handed to those found responsible...

New Delhi, April 10 Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien on Friday attempted to draw parallels between incidents in Germany in the 1930s and contemporary India in a blog post, but added a "disclaimer" stating that he does not intend to defame or portray anyone negatively, advising...

In Chhattisgarh, Governor Ramen Deka signed the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Bill yesterday. The bill will now be published in the official gazette, after which it will come into effect as a law. The bill was passed during the previous session of the state legislative assembly. It includes...

Muzaffarnagar (UP), April 6 Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly engaging in unlawful religious conversion of two people in the Kasoli village of Muzaffarnagar district, police said on Monday.The accused, Sufiyan and Shadab, were arrested on Sunday evening following the...

Hyderabad, April 5 A 27-year-old woman here has accused her husband and his family members of rape, forced religious conversion, and financial exploitation, police said on Sunday.In her complaint, the woman alleged that the accused initially approached her under the guise of renting her shop...

Nashik, April 5 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday described the Kumbh Mela as a symbol of India's cultural ethos and said that the mega congregation represents the inclusive spirit of Sanatan culture, where people gather without discrimination based on caste or ideology...

Nashik, April 5 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday described the Kumbh Mela as a symbol of India's cultural ethos and said that the mega congregation represents the inclusive spirit of Sanatan culture, where people gather without discrimination based on caste or ideology...

Gurugram, April 1 A 30-year-old nurse was allegedly sexually assaulted, blackmailed, and pressured to convert to Islam under the guise of marriage in the Nuh district, police said on Wednesday.The survivor works in Delhi and has been residing in the Nuh district since last year.According to...

Islamabad, April 1 – Christian groups and human rights activists staged a protest in Karachi, Pakistan, expressing deep concern over what they described as a rising wave of forced marriages and religious conversions involving young girls from their community across the country. A leading...

New Delhi, Apr 1 Several Opposition MPs, led by the Congress, staged a protest in the Parliament complex on Wednesday against the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, and demanded that the proposed legislation be withdrawn.Displaying a large banner that read "Stop Targeting...

New Delhi, March 31 The Congress claimed on Tuesday that the BJP is planning to "bulldoze" the FCRA amendments in Parliament and said it would not allow the "blatantly unconstitutional" and "draconian bill" to be passed.Congress general secretary in-charge organization K C Venugopal said that...

New Delhi, March 27 BJP MP Nishikant Dubey urged the Centre on Friday to revoke the Scheduled Tribe (ST) status of those individuals who have converted to Christianity or Islam.He raised this issue during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha and stated that a delimitation exercise should only be...

Prayagraj, March 26 The Allahabad High Court has observed that claiming a particular religion to be the "only true religion" is wrong in a secular country like India and may amount to disparaging other faiths, thereby attracting provisions of law.Dismissing a petition filed by Reverend Father...

New Delhi, March 26 A viral video of a woman alleging religious conversion in outer Delhi was examined by the Delhi Police, which described the clip as "unsubstantiated," an official said on Thursday.The Delhi Police said that no communal angle has been found in connection with the viral video...

Bengaluru, March 25 Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala on Wednesday targeted the Centre over the Supreme Court's ruling denying Scheduled Caste status to Christians, Muslims, and other minorities, alleging that it has caused "deep consternation, disquiet, and fear" among the poor...

New Delhi, March 25 The Supreme Court on Wednesday strongly objected to what appeared to be an attempt to influence judicial proceedings, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant warning of contempt of court charges after a litigant’s relative purportedly contacted his family member...

New Delhi, March 25 The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Wednesday strongly disagreed with a Supreme Court order that endorsed a ruling stating that individuals who convert to Christianity and practice the faith cannot be considered members of the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.In a...

New Delhi, March 25 The Vishva Hindu Parishad welcomed the Supreme Court's verdict on Wednesday, stating that only Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists can be recognized as Scheduled Castes, saying it strengthens the fundamental principles of the Constitution, social justice, and the rule of law.In a...

New Delhi, March 25 A bill to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, with the government making it clear that individuals engaging in forced religious conversion through foreign funding will not be spared.Introducing the Foreign...