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Bhagwant Mann

Low-Intensity Blasts Near Golden Temple: NCM Chief Writes To Punjab CM, Seeks Expeditious Probe

In a letter to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, National Commission for Minorities Chairperson Iqbal Singh Lalpura requested a time-bound investigation into low-intensity explosions near the Golden Temple.

09 May 2023

Bribe

Ex-Member Of Punjab Minority Commission Arrested In bribery case

On Wednesday, the vigilance bureau arrested a former member of the Punjab State Commission for Minorities and his assistant in a bribery case.

12 April 2023

Budget Session of Parliament

Decoding Union Budget 2023: An Anti Bahujan Budget In The Amrit Kaal?

While the 2021 NCRB data shows an evident increase in crimes to 50,013 crimes against Dalits and Adivasis, the budget allocation is reduced to Rs. 500 Crores in FY 2023-24 from Rs 600 crores in FY 2022-23.

10 February 2023

TMC leader Suvendu Adhikari

Minorities Of Bengal Gradually Drifting Away From TMC: Suvendu

On Saturday, Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari alleged that the minorities of West Bengal were "gradually drifting away" from the ruling Trinamool Congress.

29 April 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File photo)

BJP Hopes To Achieve Modi's Kerala Goal; Left, Cong Call It A Day Dream

The BJP's ambition of capturing power in Kerala seems to have a long way to go as the party has failed to make significant gains in the state. However, the BJP is confident that it can win over the minorities, SC/ST, and...

09 April 2023

Outlook's Latest Issue: She Will Overcome

Outlook's Latest Issue: She Will Overcome

In Outlook's latest issue, She Will Overcome, we explore not just how women—heterosexual, lesbian, transgender, Adivasi, Dalit and from religious minorities—pursue sports and shine in their fields but have also stopped...

03 February 2023

AIADMK interim chief Edapaddy K Palaniswami

Ideology And Alliance Are Different: AIADMK Chief At Iftar Event

"Our ideology is different, alliance is different," Palaniswami said, apparently referring to the tie-up his party has with the BJP. 

16 April 2023

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Madrassas Under Scrutiny In Assam: Teachers Instructed To Appear 'From Time To Time' At Police Station

The move comes after police cracked down on alleged modules of terrorist organisation Ansarul Bangla Team, and 51 Bangladeshis were discovered among the preachers at Madrasas.

02 January 2023

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29 December 2022
'Pakistan Should Take Care Of Its Minorities...' MEA On Hindu Woman's Beheading

'Pakistan Should Take Care Of Its Minorities...' MEA On Hindu Woman's Beheading

A Hindu woman was allegedly brutally murdered in Pakistan's Sinjhoro town on Wednesday. The 40-year-old woman was beheaded, reports said.


26 December 2022
Minorities Secure In India Than Anywhere Else: Union Minister Nityanand Rai

Minorities Secure In India Than Anywhere Else: Union Minister Nityanand Rai

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai was of the opinion that parties like RJD, and its ally Congress, spoke of threats to minorities ‘to get...


15 December 2022
No Proposal To Grant Constitutional Status To National Commission For Minorities: Govt In LS

No Proposal To Grant Constitutional Status To National Commission For Minorities: Govt In LS

National Commission for Minorities does not have constitutional status, the government told the Lok Sabha on Thursday.


15 December 2022
BJP MP Seeks Rollback Of Decision To Do Away With Scholarships For Minorities

BJP MP Seeks Rollback Of Decision To Do Away With Scholarships For Minorities

The Maulana Azad Fellowship for minority students pursuing higher education has been scrapped while the government's pre-matric scholarship for them will no...


12 December 2022
Congress Denounces Remarks Made By Its Leader Against PM Modi

Congress Denounces Remarks Made By Its Leader Against PM Modi

Congress leader Raja Pateria courted controversy with his statement asking people to be prepared to ‘kill’ PM Narendra Modi to save the Constitution and...


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10 December 2022
Killing Of Minorities, Non-Locals Unacceptable: Hurriyat

Killing Of Minorities, Non-Locals Unacceptable: Hurriyat

The separatist amalgam Hurriyat has appealed international human rights organisations to play their part in ensuring that the ‘conflict is resolved’.


03 December 2022
US Panel On Religious Freedoms Recommends Designating India As A Country Of Concern For Fourth Time In A Row

US Panel On Religious Freedoms Recommends Designating India As A Country Of Concern For Fourth Time In A Row

The US Commission for International Religious Freedom had highlighted a 'sharp downward turn' in religious freedoms in the country in 2019 and flagged India as...


29 October 2022
‘Bangladesh Committed To Safety Of Hindu Minorities’

‘Bangladesh Committed To Safety Of Hindu Minorities’

Bangladesh Information Minister Hasan Mahmud said the Sheikh Hasina government is committed to protecting the rights of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.


21 September 2022
Political Vendetta Or Real Intent? Centre To Set Up Commission For Studying Status Of Dalit Converts To Islam And Christianity

Political Vendetta Or Real Intent? Centre To Set Up Commission For Studying Status Of Dalit Converts To Islam And Christianity

Reports found that there have been communications going on between different departments of the Government to set up a commission that will overhaul the...


19 July 2022
Jamia Millia Islamia's Residential Coaching Academy Invites Application For Free IAS Coaching

Jamia Millia Islamia's Residential Coaching Academy Invites Application For Free IAS Coaching

The Residential Coaching Academy is funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to provide free coaching and residential facilities to students belonging...


01 July 2022
Telangana CM Looks To Set Up Study Circles For SCs, BCs, STs, And Minorities In All Districts

Telangana CM Looks To Set Up Study Circles For SCs, BCs, STs, And Minorities In All Districts

Following the instructions of the Chief Minister, the state government has decided to implement upgradation of 86 (BC-4, SC-75, and ST-7) residential schools...


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28 June 2022
NCM Urges S Jaishankar To Take Up Protection Of Sikh Religious Properties In Afghanistan

NCM Urges S Jaishankar To Take Up Protection Of Sikh Religious Properties In Afghanistan

NCM(National Commission for Minorities) statement has come after several blasts were reported near the Gurdwara Karte Parwan in Kabul on June 18, in the latest...


09 June 2022
Pakistan Is Home To Over 22 Lakh Hindus: Report

Pakistan Is Home To Over 22 Lakh Hindus: Report

Pakistan: The report, based on data collected from National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), says that minorities constituted less than five per...


06 June 2022
India Rejects OIC's Comments Over Controversial Remarks Against Prophet

India Rejects OIC's Comments Over Controversial Remarks Against Prophet

Bagchi said, "It is regrettable that OIC Secretariat has yet again chosen to make motivated, misleading and mischievous comments. This only exposes its...


14 May 2022
Chintan Shivir: Congress Decides To Raise Representation Of SCs, STs, OBCs To 50 Per Cent

Chintan Shivir: Congress Decides To Raise Representation Of SCs, STs, OBCs To 50 Per Cent

AICC national coordinator K Raju said that the panel on social justice and empowerment formed by party chief Sonia Gandhi took a  decision on this issue at...


27 April 2022
Mehbooba Mufti Hits Out At BJP As Hijab Controversy Enters Kashmir

Mehbooba Mufti Hits Out At BJP As Hijab Controversy Enters Kashmir

The former Chief Minister of erstwhile J&K state Mehbooba Mufti hit out at BJP, saying: ‘our girls will not give up their rights to choose’.


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