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Wednesday, September 10, 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

Tamil Nadu politics is fracturing. Vijay entry can shake things up

There is an overall sense of ennui with the cynical, established and entrenched parties and politicking in the state.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Denmark tweaks its banned exports list, delivery of critical system for Tejas MK 1A starts 

HAL has produced 10 Tejas Mk 1A and is now awaiting further deliveries of engines from American firm GE—delayed by two and half years, so far.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?