religious tolerance

Dharamsala (HP), March 31 Tibetan spiritual leader and Nobel Peace Laureate Dalai Lama endorsed the recent appeal for peace made by Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday.In a message issued from Dharamsala, the Buddhist leader emphasised that "violence has no place in any spiritual tradition", highlighting...

New Delhi, March 17 – Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera sharply criticised the prevailing atmosphere in the country on Tuesday, alleging that festivals that once symbolized shared joy and harmony have been transformed over the past 10 to 12 years into occasions for raucous processions and...

Freedom of religion and belief is a fundamental human right. It protects human dignity, allowing individuals to practice their faith without fear and enabling diverse communities to coexist peacefully. This principle is particularly significant, and often contested, in South Asia, a region with...

March 17, New Delhi: India's Ambassador to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, has highlighted what he called the "brutal repression" of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Pakistan and the air-bombing campaigns during the holy month of Ramadan.Delivering India's statement at the...

United Nations, March 17. India has exposed Pakistan’s own Islamophobia, which is evident in the deadly persecution of the Ahmadiyyas, and Islamabad’s representative virtually admitted it was happening.Referring to Pakistan only as “our western neighbour”, India’s Permanent Representative P...

Hyderabad, March 13 AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should condemn the attack on Iran by the US and Israel.He also accused Modi of not following India's neutral policy on the Israel-Palestine issue.Addressing a gathering at the historic Makkah...

Washington, March 9 Lawmakers in the US state of Minnesota introduced a resolution on Monday condemning Hinduphobia and "anti-Hindu" bigotry, highlighting growing concerns about discrimination and attacks targeting Hindu communities in the US.The proposal, introduced in the Minnesota Senate...

London, March 9 Noor Inayat Khan, a British spy of Indian origin who was dropped behind enemy lines during World War II, was the focus of the Commonwealth Day commemorations at the Memorial Gates in London on Monday, for her bravery and sacrifice.This year's ceremony was themed "Women in War"...

Aizawl, March 8 Vice President CP Radhakrishnan has pledged his full support for the establishment of an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Mizoram, a leader of the opposition BJP said on Sunday.The assurance came during his meeting with a state BJP delegation at Lok Bhavan...

Islamabad, March 4 Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday congratulated the Hindu community on the occasion of Holi and urged greater national efforts to promote interfaith harmony.Highlighting the cultural significance of the festival, the prime minister said Holi reflected...

Kolkata, March 3 Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, participated in the 'Dol Yatra' festivities and a procession in Bhabanipur, the constituency of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday, and called for greater unity among Hindus.Participating in the...

Kolkata, March 3 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, highlighting his message of humanity, unity, and secularism.Banerjee said his unconditional love for people united the...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 28 The appeal by Palayam Imam V P Suhaib Maulavi to open mosques and Muslim homes to Hindu devotees on the upcoming Attukal Pongala festival day here has gone viral on social media platforms, with many netizens describing it as an example of the true Kerala story...

New Delhi, February 25 Observing that fraternity is a critical element for national unity and social cohesion, the Supreme Court has said that public figures holding high constitutional offices cannot target any particular community based on religion, language, caste, or region.The top court...

New Delhi, February 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a visionary leader, an exceptional administrator, and a strategic thinker, and his courage and governance continue to inspire everyone.Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born on February 19...

In Mumbai, Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal has accused the BJP of creating a controversy by comparing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan, in an attempt to shift public attention away from key issues.On Monday, the Congress leader faced criticism from the Shiv Sena...