Dhaka, February 18 Bangladesh's newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman vowed to strengthen the rule of law on Wednesday and said his government would turn the country into a safe land for people of all faiths, regardless of party, opinion, religion, or ethnicity.In his maiden televised...
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New Delhi, February 18 The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to list for final hearing pleas challenging the validity of certain provisions of a 1991 law, which prohibits filing a lawsuit to reclaim a place of worship or seek a change in its character from what prevailed on August 15, 1947.A...
New Delhi, February 18 The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the Chhattisgarh government's response to a plea alleging the exhumation and forced reburial of bodies of tribal Christians in villages there.The court also restrained any further exhumation.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep...
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Islamabad, February 18 – A Pakistani court has rejected bail for a blind Christian man accused of blasphemy, despite apparent discrepancies in the police report and prosecution testimonies, local media reported, quoting his lawyer.The case adds to ongoing concerns over the misuse of blasphemy...
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Washington, February 17 – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended greetings to Tibetans worldwide on the occasion of Losar and announced the designation of a senior official as the United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues."I extend my warmest wishes to all those celebrating...
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Johannesburg, February 17 South Africa's Hindu and Muslim organizations have united in objecting to a proposed law that could delay cremations and burials for several days, requiring the obtaining of electronic death certificates beforehand.Traditionally, cremations and burials are performed...
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Prayagraj, February 17 The Allahabad High Court has issued contempt notices to the district magistrate and SSP of Bareilly for allegedly preventing certain individuals, including the petitioner, from offering prayers inside a private property belonging to the latter.A two-judge bench...
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New Delhi, February 16 The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition challenging the Chhattisgarh High Court order in a matter related to hoardings that allegedly prohibit the entry of pastors and converted Christians in some villages in the state.The high court had disposed of two separate...
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New Delhi, February 16 The Supreme Court on Monday announced that a nine-judge bench will begin hearing petitions related to discrimination against women in religious places, including the Sabarimala Temple, and on the scope of religious freedom practiced by various faiths, starting on April 7...
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Thiruvananthapuram, February 16 The Left government in Kerala said on Monday that the issue of women entering Sabarimala is one involving several constitutional complexities, and therefore, a suitable position would be taken through discussions.Clarifying the government's stance, state Law...
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Thiruvananthapuram, February 16 The ruling Left party in Kerala said on Monday that the issue of women entering Sabarimala is a complex matter involving several constitutional issues, and therefore the government would take a stand through discussions.Clarifying the government's position...
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New Delhi, February 16 – A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will begin hearing the issues raised in the Sabarimala review case from April 7.A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, while dealing with a batch of review petitions against the September 2018...
New Delhi, February 16 The Supreme Court said on Monday that a nine-judge bench will begin the final hearing on a batch of petitions related to discrimination against women in religions and at religious places, including the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya...
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New Delhi, February 16 The Supreme Court announced on Monday that a nine-judge bench will begin the final hearing on a batch of petitions related to discrimination against women in religions and religious places, including the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya...
Srinagar, February 15 Moderate separatist leader and Kashmir's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said on Sunday that Muslims in the country were experiencing a "sensitive and challenging period," and that there was "increasing communal polarization" which has caused anxiety and insecurity within...
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New Delhi, February 12 The All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Thursday termed the Centre's directive to sing all six verses of the national song "Vande Mataram" as "unconstitutional", and said it would move court if the government does not withdraw the order.The statement came after the...
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New Delhi, February 11 Rajya Sabha member P Wilson of the DMK on Wednesday urged the government to grant constitutional status to the National Commission for Minorities and strengthen its investigative and enforcement powers to better protect the interests of minority communities.Raising the...
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Dhaka, Feb 9 BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman concluded his nationwide election campaign ahead of the February 12 polls, emphasizing the party's vision for a "self-reliant" and "democratic" Bangladesh, if elected to power."We have formulated our vision for Bangladesh, keeping every class and...
New Delhi, February 9 The Supreme Court on Monday upheld a Madras High Court's decision prohibiting animal sacrifice and granting limited rights to Muslim devotees to pray on the Thiruparankundram hills in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.Emphasizing that the high court's order of October 2025 was...