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Topic: minorities

Hindu journalist shot dead in Bangladesh, grocery shop owner fatally attacked with sharp weapons

The killings come amid a rise in mob violence and targeted attacks in Bangladesh, many of them involving members of minority communities.

Owaisi & Rijiju engage in public spat over ‘benefits & protection’ to minorities under Modi govt

Hyderabad: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi got into a public spat on Monday with Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju, contesting the latter’s claim...

‘Blocked’ by Hasina, Bangladesh Sanatan Party seeks Yunus govt stamp. ‘No party has protected Hindus’

Amid reports of attacks against minorities, Bangladesh Sanatan Party, only Hindu political formation in the neighbouring country, appeals for registration which was 'denied' earlier.

Hindus are not in danger in Bangladesh. Minorities are safer there than in India

India must recognise that it is the Bangladeshi people with whom it needs to forge a relationship, not one deeply unpopular and discredited political party and its dictatorial leader.

Keep doing Hindu-Muslim if you want to come down to 6 seats from 182—Ram Vilas Paswan

On 10 December 1998, then-Hajipur MP spoke in the Lok Sabha on a discussion on atrocities committed on minorities in various parts of the country. 'If we learn to interpret the word 'minorities' correctly, I believe we will develop a feeling that those we are fighting against are the same blood as us.'

US flags concerns over ‘increasing hate speech, misuse of anti-conversion laws’ in India

At release of US report on religious freedom, Blinken points to 'concerning increase' in demolitions of minorities' homes, violence that leads to 'repression of religious communities'.

NCERT introduces ‘criticism of secularism’ in textbook: Parties disregard equality, prioritise minority

NCERT says that without these revisions, made in the Class XI political science textbook, the chapter on secularism came across as a 'justification of vote bank politics'.

AMU VC Naima Khatoon is facing questions from ‘bearded elite’—Smashing glass ceilings daily

Naima Khatoon has taken charge of Aligarh Muslim University at a time when many in India are viewing the words 'Muslim' and 'minority' with suspicion. But also when AMU itself is changing.

Over 70% jump in Muslim civil services recruits. Four of them make it to top 100

Growing awareness about exam among minorities, people coming forward to help by providing hostels, study material, coaching classes helping, say UPSC coaching industry experts.

Proof of nationality, date of entry to India — what’s required for citizenship under CAA rules

In 39-page document, MHA explains process for non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh & Afghanistan on how to obtain citizenship through naturalisation or registration.

On Camera

Eight journalists, four states and 1 UT—how ThePrint covered 2026 Assembly elections

As I read through the reports by these journalists, it became clear that ThePrint’s coverage was more about depth than breadth.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.