scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicAnti-conversion

Topic: Anti-conversion

Uttarakhand Cabinet clears amendment to anti-conversion law with stricter penalties

The Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act, 2025 introduces tougher jail terms, fines, property seizure, and victim protection in cases of illegal religious conversions.

‘No locus standi’ — govt opposes plea by Teesta Setalvad’s NGO against anti-conversion laws

In affidavit in SC regarding laws brought in by some states, govt accused Teesta Setalvad of being 'guilty of collecting huge funds' & exploiting 'agonies of riot-affected people'.

486 incidents of violence against Christians in 2021, up 75% since 2020: Christian rights body

United Christian Forum says last two months of 2021 saw 104 incidents ‘as if to warn Christians from celebrating the birthday of Lord Jesus Christ’.

23-year-old Gujarat man arrested in Madhya Pradesh under new anti-conversion law

The accused, Imran Ansari, allegedly kidnapped a 19-year-old woman in Vapi city of Valsad with the intention of marrying her after forcing her to convert her religion, an official said.

Hadiya case shows that instead of fighting terror, the NIA has become a marriage bureau

Instead of fighting terrorism, the NIA seems to have become part of a marriage bureau, which is very unfortunate.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.