religious freedom
- India
US body recommends flagging India over religious freedom violations
Washington: A US Congress-constituted quasi-judicial body on Monday recommended to the Biden Administration to designate India, China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and 11 other nations as “Country of Particular Concern” in the context of…
- India
Indian-American Rashad Hussain to head office on religious freedom
Washington DC: In a first, Indian-American Rashad Hussain is nominated as the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom in the United States of America. US President Joe Biden on Friday confirmed his nomination,…
- World
Biden nominates Indian-American Rashad Hussain as religious freedom ambassador
Washington: US President Joe Biden has nominated an Indian-American, Rashad Hussain, as the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, who is likely to be the first Muslim to head US diplomacy for advancing…
- Top Stories
Any person above 18 free to choose religion: Supreme Court
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said persons above 18 years of age are free to choose their religion as it refused to entertain a plea seeking directions to the Centre…
- Top Stories
US concerned about religious intolerance in India
New Delhi: Observing that historically India has been a very tolerant, respectful country for all religions, a top Trump administration official has said that the US is “very concerned” about what is…
- India
USCIRF accuses India of violating religious freedom, MEA rejects
NEW DELHI: The government on Tuesday lambasted the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for placing India among the list of countries which violate religious freedom. The USCIRF has designated…
- World
Trump reiterates commitment to defend religious freedom
New York: Sending out his Diwali greetings, US President Donald Trump has reiterated his commitment to defending religious liberties, which he said is a core tenet of the nation. “My administration will continue…
- Hyderabad
Religious freedom in India is a fundamental right: VP Naidu
Hyderabad: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said on Saturday that religious freedom in India is a fundamental right guaranteed under Constitution that ensures equality without any discrimination based on religion. Speaking at…
- World
Pompeo asks Pakistan to do more on religious freedom
Washington: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday urged Pakistan to do more to stop the abuse of blasphemy laws after the release of Asia Bibi, who escaped a death sentence…
