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Bangladesh minority group expresses concern over communal violence

Dhaka, April 20: The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, the largest minority group in the country, on Sunday issued a statement strongly condemning recent incidents of communal violence across the country.

'Blot on subcontinent, humanity', Sadhguru condemns killing of B'desh Hindu leader

New Delhi, April 20: Spiritual leader and founder of the Isha Foundation, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, has strongly condemned the killing of a prominent Hindu leader in Bangladesh, calling it a “blot on the subcontinent and humanity”.

Senior British leaders call for inclusive elections in Bangladesh, protection of minorities

London, April 18: Over a 100 political activists, social representatives, human rights advocates and senior British political leaders attended a recent seminar in London on the current political landscape in Bangladesh, highlighting participation of all political parties, including the Awami League, in elections, as and when they are held in the crisis-ridden country.

Focus on protecting rights of own minorities: India hits back at B'desh for 'unwarranted' comments on Bengal violence

New Delhi, April 18: India on Friday firmly rejected Bangladesh's remarks regarding the recent violence in West Bengal, calling them unwarranted and misleading.

Bohra community acquaints PM Modi with problems of erstwhile Waqf Act

New Delhi, April 17: A delegation of the Dawoodi Bohra community on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and acquainted him with the problems of the erstwhile Waqf (Amendment) Act.

'Act assault on constitutional values': Congress welcomes SC interim relief on Waqf Act

New Delhi, April 17: The Congress on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court's interim relief on the recently passed Waqf Act, which it termed "retaliation in the guise of reform".

Dawoodi Bohra delegation meets PM Modi, thanks him for Waqf Amendment Act

New Delhi, April 17: A delegation of Dawoodi Bohra community met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and thanked him for the Waqf Amendment Act.

CAA-like situation being created over Waqf Act, claims Bihar Dy CM

Patna, April 17: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said on Thursday that a situation similar to CAA is being created by the opposition over the Waqf (Amendment) Act.

Waqf amendment Bill is violation of Article 26 of Constitution and federalism: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Thiruvananthapuram, April 17: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to derive political gains from the Waqf (Amendment) Act, calling the move unconstitutional and discriminatory.

'Concerned over violence': SC posts further hearing on Waqf (Amendment) Act challenge pleas for tomorrow

New Delhi, April 16: The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed its concern over violence taking place amid protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.

India slams Pakistan over Waqf Bill comments, highlights its 'abysmal record' of protecting minority rights

New Delhi, April 15: India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for making "motivated and baseless comments" on the Waqf Bill, citing Pakistan's "own abysmal record" when it comes to protecting the rights of minorities.

Demolition, sealing of Madrasas injustice to minorities: All India Muslim Jamaat chief

Bareilly, April 14: Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ) on Monday strongly condemned the recent demolition and sealing of madrasas in Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand under the newly-implemented Waqf (Amendment) Act.

Concerned about rhetoric from Bangladesh: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi, April 9: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday expressed concerns about radicalizing tendencies, attacks on minorities, and inflammatory rhetoric in Bangladesh, stating that India has been open about sharing these concerns.

DMK moves SC challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

New Delhi, Apr 7: Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK on Monday filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.

Account of Press Secretary to Bangladesh Chief Advisor on PM Modi-Yunus meeting is mischievous, politically motivated: Sources

New Delhi, April 5: In regard to remarks by the Press Secretary to Bangladesh Chief Advisor about the meeting of the Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources have dismissed the account as mischievous and politically motivated.

Kerala CM Vijayan, Congress's Rahul Gandhi raise concerns over targeting of Catholic churches after passage of Waqf Bill

New Delhi, April 5: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday voiced alarm over the targeting of the Catholic Churches following the passage of the Waqf Act Amendment Bill in Parliament.

PM Modi meets Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus, urges safety for minorities and stronger bilateral ties

Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok on Friday and reiterated India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh.

BJD's change of stance on Waqf (Amendment) Bill sparks debate in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, April 4: The Biju Janata Dal's change of stance on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill at the last moment has sparked a heated political debate in Odisha, with the state's Congress unit alleging that 'the alliance between BJD and BJP is still intact'.

Symbol of transparency, justice: Muslim Rashtriya Manch hails passage of Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament

New Delhi, April 4: Hailing the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 in both Houses of Parliament, Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) on Friday appealed to the Muslim community to "celebrate this historic moment with joy and pride" as it is not against any religion or sect but is a "symbol of transparency, justice, and development."

Will soon bring change in lives of minority brothers: BJP MP Dinesh Sharma on Waqf Bill

New Delhi, April 4: BJP MP Dinesh Sharma on Friday said that the Waqf Bill, which passed in Parliament on Friday, will significantly change the lives of minorities by ensuring their properties are secure and governed by clear regulations.

Waqf Bill ends era of years of injustice, corruption, says Amit Shah

New Delhi, April 4: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, calling it a historic step toward ending years of injustice and corruption in the management of Waqf properties.

Chances that judiciary will declare it unconstitutional: Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Waqf Amendment Bill 2025

New Delhi, April 4: Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Friday said that if the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 is challenged, the judiciary may declare it "unconstitutional."

DMK to challenge Waqf bill in SC: CM Stalin

Chennai, April 3: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday condemned the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha and announced that the DMK will challenge the legislation in the Supreme Court.

Blatantly unconstitutional, undermines right to freedom of religion: Kharge on Waqf Amendment Bill

New Delhi, April 2: Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday alleged that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill undermines the right to freedom of Religion and is unconstitutional.

Dividing Bharat Mata in the name of religion is govt's only agenda: KC Venugopal on Waqf Bill

New Delhi, April 2: KC Venugopal, Congress MP from Kerala, launched a blistering attack at the Centre over the ‘discriminatory’ Waqf Amendment Bill and stated that the only motive behind this contentious bill was to push its agenda of hatred and dividing the country in name of religion.

'Intervene to protect Muslims': MK Stalin urges PM Modi to withdraw Waqf (Amendment) Bill

Chennai, April 2: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene to protect the rights of Muslims and withdraw the proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, currently under discussion in the Lok Sabha.

Waqf Bill weakens Constitution, defames minorities, divides society: Gaurav Gogoi

New Delhi, April 2: As Parliament debated the contentious Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, on Wednesday, deputy leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi came down heavily on the government.

Gaurav Gogoi counters Rijiju, says, Waqf Amendment is 'attack' on Constitution

New Delhi, April 2: Congress Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday strongly opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, calling it an "attack" on Parliament and the Constitution.

Will help poor Muslims: BJP Minority Morcha celebrates Waqf Amendment Bill

Mumbai, April 2: As the Parliament gears up for a debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill, the members of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Minority Morcha in Mumbai's Borivali were seen distributing sweets and celebrating the tabling of the bill, which aims to amend the Waqf Act of 1995.

Congress, INDI bloc leaders voice opposition over Waqf Amendment bill

New Delhi, April 2: Leaders from Congress and the INDI Bloc have expressed strong opposition to the Waqf Amendment Bill amidst growing political tension.

'Millions of muslims to benefit from Waqf Amendment Bill': BJP's Minority Morcha President Jamal Siddiqui

New Delhi, April 2: The Janata Muslim Committee Delhi is hosting a thanksgiving program at Ghalib Academy in Hazrat Nizamuddin, Delhi, to celebrate the introduction of the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament. The event, scheduled will feature Jamal Siddiqui, National President of BJP's Minority Morcha, as the chief guest.

Waqf (Amendment) Bill to be tabled tomorrow amidst political standoff, parties issue whips for support

New Delhi, April 1: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is expected to be tabled in Parliament tomorrow, with both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress issuing whips to their MPs to ensure their presence in the House for the next three days.

False things being spread by some people are very harmful for our society: Rijiju on Waqf Amendment Bill

New Delhi, March 31: With the government slated to table the revised Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament this week, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju has hit out at leaders seeking to "misguide" people and said Waqf law has been existence for decades.

Nation's two-third population not in favour of 'Hindu Rashtra': Mani Shankar Aiyar

New Delhi, March 31: Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Monday said that there is a deliberate attempt to spread hatred and spoil the harmonious atmosphere in the country, apparently at the behest of those in power, but such tactics would not succeed because majority of the population does not support such divisive politics.

Facing persecution, Hindu voters could emerge as 'trump card' in Bangladesh elections

New Delhi: In democratic societies, minority voters often emerge as a decisive factor in elections when they constitute between five to 15 per cent of the electorate. Their voting preferences can significantly influence election outcomes, determining which party ascends to power. This phenomenon can be observed in countries like the United States, France, India, and the United Kingdom.

Proposed Amendment granting 4 per cent quota in Govt contracts to Muslims is unconstitutional and discriminatory: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje

New Delhi March 22: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has urged Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to withhold consent to a proposed amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act, which seeks to reserve 4 per cent of government contracts for minority communities, arguing that such a provision violates 'constitutional principles of equality, secularism, and non-discrimination' while potentially deepening social and economic divisions.

We condemn any instances of violence, Secy of State on B'desh violence against minorities

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