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Topic: HIndu Minorities

Kerala very much part of India, says Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane after ‘mini-Pakistan’ remark

BJP's Nitesh Rane says he was simply comparing 'situation' in Kerala with Pakistan. He had alleged that 'conversion of Hindus has become an everyday thing' in the southern state.

Bangladesh dismisses MEA’s figure of 2,200 incidents of violence against minorities in 2024

Chief Advisor’s Office says there were only 138 incidents of violence against minorities and Hindus in country this year, mostly between 5 and 8 Aug, and were ‘political in nature’. 

Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid condemns attack against Bangladeshi Hindus, urges Yunus govt to take action

The Shahi Imam further said Sheikh Hasina's departure to India sparked backlash, targeting both Muslim and non-Muslim supporters of the Awami League amid unrest following her removal.

Violence against minorities continues across Bangladesh, President dissolves Parliament

A list compiled by Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council shows scores of attacks against minorities across the country as mobs burn and loot temples, houses and businesses.

Hindu woman killed in Pakistan after refusal to convert. People want ‘justice for Pooja’

According to European Parliament, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan’s 2019 report states that more than 1,000 forced conversions take place every year.

29 Hindu homes set on fire in Bangladesh amid protests over Durga Puja violence: Report

The arson attack happened Sunday on a village in Rangpur district amid rising communal tension over an alleged blasphemy incident at a Durga Puja venue in Bangladesh's Cumilla.

‘RIP minorities of Pakistan’ — politicians junk bill meant to stop forced conversions

PTI lawmaker Lal Chand Malhi said that the 'conservative mindset' of some members in his party was an additional roadblock for the bill.

On Camera

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Dassault Aviation takes majority control of joint venture with Anil Ambani’s Reliance

Following the transaction which is expected to be completed by November, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd will become an associate company, with Reliance retaining a 49% stake.

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.