Report calls out 'hateful rhetoric' against Muslims and other minorities spread by PM Modi's BJP, claims Indian govt agencies involved in transnational repression of Sikh separatists.
Govt's response to question in Parliament comes after US Commission for International Religious Freedom alleged religious freedom in India collapsed since BJP came into power.
Report by US Commission on International Religious Freedom comes at a time when External Affairs Minister Jaishankar is on a diplomatic trip to US & barely 2 weeks after Modi’s visit.
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'.
During a press briefing, Russian spokesperson Maria Zakharova said US did not understand ‘national mindset and historical context of development of the Indian state’.
US State Dept Friday said it would 'closely monitor' implementation of Citizenship (Amendment) Act. MEA says India's well wishers should 'welcome' intent with which step has been taken.
US secretary Antony Blinken said those designated as countries of concern - including North Korea and Myanmar - engaged in or tolerated severe violations of religious freedom.
India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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