religious conversion

Patna, February 27 Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar on Friday said that the state government would review anti-conversion laws of other states that prohibit forced religious conversion and inter-faith marriage, and "if required, would implement them in the state as well".Kumar made the...

Patna, February 27 – The issue of enacting stricter laws against religious conversion was raised in the Bihar Legislative Assembly on the final day of the Budget Session, as several members of the ruling party brought the matter to the attention of the House through a calling attention motion...

Muzaffarpur, February 24 A man in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar has alleged that his sister was recently kidnapped by her employer, who forced her into marriage after religious conversion, police said on Tuesday.The complainant, a resident of the Aaurayi locality in Muzaffarpur, has lodged a...

Bhopal, February 24 – Three people, including two sisters, have been arrested in Bhopal on charges of operating a prostitution racket and forcing religious conversion under the guise of providing jobs to vulnerable young women, police said on Tuesday.The accused have been identified as Amreen...

Kochi, February 24 – The Kerala High Court will screen the film 'The Kerala Story 2' on Wednesday as part of proceedings in a petition raising concerns about its portrayal of events, which are claimed to be based on a "true story".Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, who is hearing the matter, has...

Pratapgarh (UP), February 23 Police have registered a case against four individuals for alleged forced religious conversion and other offenses at the Jethwara police station here, an official said on Monday. One of them has been arrested.Additional Superintendent of Police (West) Vrajanandan...

Ballia (UP), February 23 A pastor was arrested on Monday from the Sikandarpur area for allegedly inducing religious conversion through promises of money and jobs, and for causing offense to religious sentiments, an officer said on Monday.Acting on a complaint by Gautam Gaur of Jalpa Chowk in...

Balod, February 19 A community in Chhattisgarh's Balod district has banned engaged couples from having private phone conversations until the wedding, citing an increase in relationship breakups.The Sen community, which falls under the Other Backward Class category, has a population of...

Kochi, February 19 – The Kerala High Court issued a notice to the producers of the Hindi feature film "Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond" on Thursday in response to a writ petition challenging the certification granted to the film by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).The court issued...

New Delhi, February 19 – A political controversy has erupted over the upcoming film "The Kerala Story 2," with leaders from various parties offering sharply contrasting views on its content, intent, and implications for social harmony.BJP leaders strongly defended the upcoming film, "The...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 18 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed concern on Wednesday over the upcoming release of the second part of "The Kerala Story," claiming that the first installment was made with the "intent to spread hatred against the state and undermine its secular...

Lucknow, February 18 Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday, who is on a two-day visit to Lucknow as part of the RSS's centenary year outreach.Adityanath reached Saraswati Sishu Mandir in Nirala Nagar around 8 pm to meet Bhagwat. The...

Bareilly, February 18 – Following RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement that Muslims living in India are also Hindus and "did not come from Arabia," All India Muslim Jamiat President Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi backed the remarks on Wednesday, saying Bhagwat was correct.He further stated that it...

Lucknow, February 18 Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to attend two events in Lucknow on Wednesday as part of his two-day visit to the city.Bhagwat is scheduled to participate in an event at the University of Lucknow, where he is to interact with students and...

Lucknow, February 18 RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for uniting and empowering the Hindu society, saying there is no threat but vigilance is necessary, and suggested that Hindu families should consider having at least three children.He also said that infiltrators should be "detected...

Lucknow, February 17 RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat called for uniting and empowering the Hindu society on Tuesday, saying there is no threat but vigilance is necessary, and suggested that Hindu families should consider having at least three children.He also said that infiltrators should be...

Barabanki (UP), February 17 Chambers of lawyers accused of religious conversion were vandalized and set on fire at the Sadar Registry Office here on Tuesday, triggering chaos in the premises, officials said.A group of agitated lawyers gathered inside the registry office complex and staged a...

Lucknow, February 17 RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat called on Tuesday for the Hindu society to unite and become stronger, stating that there is no threat, but vigilance is necessary, and suggested that Hindu families should consider having at least three children.He also said that infiltrators should...

Mumbai, February 17 – The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond, the highly anticipated movie backed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and his banner Sunshine Pictures, has unveiled its trailer.Sharing the trailer on social media, the makers wrote, “They targeted our daughters.They broke their trust.They...

Bhopal, February 12 The transgender community is facing "Kinnar Jihad" and will appoint its own 'Shankaracharya', 'Mahamandaleshwars', and 'Mahants' during the upcoming Mahashivratri to address this threat, a community leader said on Thursday.The inauguration ceremony will take place on...