religious freedom
- World
US lawmakers sound alarm on global attacks on religion
Washington: A joint House Foreign Affairs hearing on defending religious freedom delivered a stark warning that authoritarian regimes and extremist violence are accelerating a worldwide crackdown on faith communities, while US policy…
- India
MEA rejects US report on worsening religious freedom in India
The ministry of external affairs (MEA) has rubbished an annual report by the United States federal government commission that sheds light on the alleged worsening of religious freedom in India. The MEA…
- World
Religious freedom: US report calls for India to be in ‘Country of Particular Concern’ list
Washington: A US federal government commission has flagged the alleged worsening of religious freedom in India and called for it to be designated as a “Country of Particular Concern”. Authored by senior…
- World
Russia slams US report on religious freedom in India
Moscow: Targeting the US for “interfering in India’s internal affairs”, Russia has said that Washington is trying to “complicate” the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, including by making “regular unfounded accusations” on threats…
- India
Diaspora body slams US report on religious freedom in India
Washington: Observing that the USCIRF’s recent annual report that criticised India for alleged violations of religious freedom is based on omission and commission of facts utilising partial data, an Indian diaspora think-tank…
- World
USCIRF to hold hearing on religious freedom in India
Washington: US Commission for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has announced it will hold a hearing on religious freedom in India next week. Coming on the heels of two successful bilateral meetings between…
