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TopicReligious conversion

Topic: Religious conversion

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel gives nod to new anti-conversion ordinance

CM Yogi Adityanath-led government had earlier approved the draft ordinance to curb forcible religious conversions, which can now land violators in jail for 10 years.

The real threat in Yogi govt’s anti-conversion law lies in its ambiguity

Reports on Allahabad High Court’s judgment in Salamat Ansari-Priyanka Kharwar case wrongly suggests a constitutional death-knell against UP’s 'love jihad' ordinance.

Allahabad HC says earlier verdict, which CM Adityanath cited for ‘love jihad’ law, incorrect

The HC ruled that two of its earlier verdicts, which said religious conversion solely for the purpose of a marriage was prohibited, do not lay down good law.

Religious conversion just for sake of marriage is not valid, says Allahabad High Court

The court made the remark while dismissing a plea by a newly married couple, who had approached the court to direct police and the woman's father not to disturb their marital life.

RSS & VHP call religious conversion a form of ‘violence’, to launch campaign to curb it

Under the campaign, VHP workers will conduct door-to-door visits in tribal areas to educate people about Hindu religion. It also wants a law to halt conversion.

‘Urban Naxals’, religious conversion dominate IIT sessions on tribals under govt campaign

Webinars organised under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan meant for rural and tribal development have featured numerous speakers allegedly propounding the RSS line.

Mian Mithu, the extremist cleric whom Hindu families dread in Pakistan’s Sindh

Mian Mithu is evergreen. Electoral losses, public protests mean nothing to him. And now he has been caught leading rioters in Ghotki.

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Indian Left is obsessed with Latin America. Rahul Gandhi’s visit not surprising

If you are a trained ‘intellectual’ from JNU, Jadavpur, as well as TISS, then Latin America, its intellectual contributions, and its centrality in the worldwide fight against ugly capitalism are not to be downplayed.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.