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India voices concern over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh
Dhaka: India on Monday flagged “regrettable incidents” of attacks on minorities in Bangladesh at a meeting here between the foreign secretaries of the two countries, where Dhaka called it “misleading and false…
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Sheikh Hasina accuses Muhammad Yunus of genocide against minorities
New Delhi: Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has mounted a stinging attack on the country’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus over alleged persecution of minorities. In a virtual address at an event…
- World
Violence against minorities: US calls for respecting human rights in Bangladesh
Washington: The United States on Tuesday called for respect for fundamental freedoms including religious and basic human rights in Bangladesh amid attacks on minorities. India has been expressing concerns over attacks on…
- World
Bangladesh asserts no systematic attacks on minorities amid UN concerns
United Nations: The arrest of a Hindu leader in Dhaka has been “misconstrued” and he was arrested on specific charges, Bangladesh has told a UN forum on minority issues, claiming that there…
- News
TGMFC to soon receive financial aid of Rs 432 cr by Telangana govt
Hyderabad: Chairman of the Telangana Minorities Finance Corporation (TGMFC) said the corporation will receive financial assistance of Rs 432 crore from the state government. He also mentioned there will be an announcement…
- Telangana
Congress working to reverse BRS neglect of minorities: Shabbir Ali
Hyderabad: Advisor to the Telangana government, Mohammed Ali Shabbir, reiterated the Congress party’s commitment to the welfare of minorities and marginalized communities in Telangana. He emphasized that the Congress is actively working…
- India
If minorities can, why not Hindus? VHP vows to free temples from govt control
New Delhi: The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Tuesday vowed to free temples from government control across the country and said it will soon launch a nationwide campaign to achieve this goal. Addressing…
- India
100 days of Modi govt: Empowering OBCs, Dalits, minorities & tribals
New Delhi: In the first 100 days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new term, the government has set a notable agenda focusing on the empowerment of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Dalits, minorities,…
- World
Yunus meets Bangladeshi minorities, calls for patience before judging his govt
Dhaka: Reaching out to the distressed Hindu community members at the famous Dhakeshwari Temple here, Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday urged the people to “exercise patience” before judging his government’s…
- India
Priyanka urges interim Bangladesh govt to ensure safety of minorities
New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday said news of continuous attacks on minorities in neighbouring Bangladesh was disturbing and expressed hope that the government there would ensure the safety…
- India
Hope Bangladesh interim govt will take forceful steps to instill confidence in minorities: Congress
New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday expressed concern over reports of targeted attacks on minorities and their places of worship in Bangladesh and hoped the interim government there would take forceful steps…
- World
Minorities faced 205 attacks after fall of Hasina-govt in Bangladesh: Rights group
Dhaka: Members of minority communities in Bangladesh faced at least 205 incidents of attacks in 52 districts since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5, according to two Hindu…
- India
Minorities in India are among most secure & safe in world, says George
Kottayam: Union Minister George Kurian on Saturday asserted that minorities in India were among the most secure and safe in the world. Addressing the media here at the press club, Kurian said…
- Telangana
Telangana govt announces ‘CM’s Overseas Scholarship Scheme’ for minority students
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has announced that applications are now open for minority students under the Chief Minister’s Overseas Scholarship Scheme. This initiative, detailed in G.O.Ms.No. 24 issued by the Minorities Welfare…
- India
Minorities must get facilities enjoyed by Hindu counterparts: Faizan Mustafa
Patna: Denial of affirmative action to castes among Muslims and Christians, which are “worse off than Hindu Dalits”, is tantamount to discrimination along religious lines, and hence, against the Constitution, noted jurist…
