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Topic: Hindus

Uprising in Pakistan, hope in Agra’s ‘mini Balochistan’ where families still dream of a freed homeland

Agra is home to Balochi families, many of whose elders arrived after 1947. Though they consider themselves lucky to escape persecution, yearning of freedom from Pakistan remains.

Alienating Hindus broke Congress. It must win them back to survive

The decline of Congress is not a simple tale of corruption or regionalism alone. At its core, it is the story of a party that lost the trust of the Hindu masses who once sustained it.

EU calling out Bangladesh violence is a start. Now, recognise historic Hindu genocides

Hindu suffering has often been overlooked. Acknowledging this history is crucial for justice, awareness, and prevention of further atrocities against Hindus.

2 college principals, 3 nurses among 18 non-Hindu staff TTD’s barred from temple rituals & services

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams employ around 6,600 permanent & 14,000 contract, outsourced staff, according to temple officials.

24% Indians identify as religious nationalists, 57% Hindus feel religious texts should shape laws—Pew

Pew study explores how people view the role of religion in national identity and policymaking. It surveyed nearly 55,000 people in three dozen countries from January to May 2024.

At 9th World Hindu Economic Forum, critique of Mughal fiscal policy & praise for ‘Modi growth rate’

The forum, ‘launchpad’ for entrepreneurs as well as ‘networking platform’, is brainchild of RSS & VHP functionary Swami Vigyananand. CMs & business personalities in attendance.

‘Upsetting for Indians,’ says Australia on Hindu temple vandalism in Canberra

At a press briefing Tuesday, jointly addressed by foreign ministers Jaishankar and Penny Wong, the Indian minister called Sunday’s incident in Brampton ‘deeply concerning’.

Sedition case against Bangladesh Hindu leader sparks outrage. ‘Placed saffron flag above national flag’

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was booked for 'undermining the country’s sovereignty and creating unrest' at Chittagong’s New Market square during a protest on 25 October.

Decrying attacks, Bangladeshi Hindu group demands ministry, protection act for minorities at big rally

The rally of Sanatan Jagran Mancha attracted a significant turnout. Minorities in Bangladesh have faced attacks after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government on 5 August. 

Dhankar flags rights violations against Hindus in neighbourhood; questions ‘deafening’ global silence

Addressing the National Human Rights Commission’s foundation day programme in New Delhi, the Vice President also cautioned that pernicious forces were trying to show India in a ‘bad colour’.

On Camera

Can Syria’s tiny Druze minority survive West Asia’s new storms? There’s little hope

Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.