Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said there is no need to declare India a Hindu Rashtra, asserting that it already is one. He made the remarks while addressing a programme in Nagpur to felicitate those involved in the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The event was organised by the … Read more
United Nations experts have expressed serious concern over what they describe as a persistent and widespread pattern of abduction and forced religious conversion through marriage targeting women and girls from minority communities in Pakistan. The experts said that weak enforcement of laws and “impunity” are allowing these abuses to continue. They stressed that “any change … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tribute to 19th-century social reformer Jyotiba Phule on social media platform X sparked controversy on Saturday, as several user-generated “community notes” attached to the post carried critical and disparaging remarks. Some of these notes, which appeared under the Prime Minister’s message, accused Phule of being “anti-Hindu” and questioned his legacy as … Read more
The Allahabad High Court has observed that it is wrong for any religion to claim that it is the “only true religion,” stating that such claims imply disrespect toward other faiths. The court made the remark while dismissing a petition filed by Vineet Vincent Pereira, who had sought to quash criminal proceedings against him under … Read more
Court asks authorities not to interfere with prayers on private premises; Sambhal case bench also asks if Hindus can be stopped from praying in their homes.
Ban covers 47 temples under committee jurisdiction; Congress MLA calls it unconstitutional; Chief Imam of India supports the decision; CM Dhami leaves it to temple committees.
An Iftar gathering held in Kulhedi village of Charthawal area in Muzaffarnagar district became a symbol of communal harmony as people from different communities came together to share the meal and spread a message of unity during the holy month of Ramadan. The event saw enthusiastic participation from residents across communities, highlighting the spirit of … Read more
Every night in Tiruchirappalli, as the city winds down, one kitchen stays awake. Selvi Rajeshwari, a Hindu resident of J.K. Nagar, joins her tenant Professor Maideen Abdul Kader and his mother Fatima to prepare pre-dawn meals for over 100 Muslim hostel students. Many of these students are far from home and rely on these meals … Read more
The Uttar Pradesh Police have intensified their investigation after an FIR was registered against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Jyotirpeeth, over allegations of child sexual abuse under the POCSO Act. A police team from Prayagraj reached Varanasi on Monday and may question the seer if required. Officials have not ruled out further action, including … Read more
Communal tension was reported in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana after separate incidents triggered clashes between two communities. Police have made multiple arrests and deployed heavy security in sensitive areas. Authorities say the situation is under control but remains tense. Loudspeaker Dispute Sparks Violence in Jabalpur In Sihora town of Jabalpur district, violence … Read more