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Indians Stuck In Libya Rescued By Minorities Commission, Foreign Ministry
The Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM), Iqbal Singh Lalpura on Sunday said that Indians stranded in Libya have been evacuated by the NCM with the help of the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian Embassy in Tunisia.
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No Proposal To Grant Constitutional Status To Minorities Commission: Centre
The government on Thursday told the Lok Sabha that there is no proposal at present to grant constitutional status to the National Commission for Minorities.
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Delhi Metro Asked To Explain After Sikh With Kirpan Allegedly Not Allowed
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) has sought a report from DMRC chairman and Delhi chief secretary over a complaint by a Sikh who was allegedly stopped from entering a metro station with kirpan.
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Minorities Panel Seeks Report On BJP Leader's Turban Row During Arrest
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) on Saturday sought a report from Punjab chief secretary within seven days on allegations that BJP leader Tajinder Singh Bagga was not allowed to wear a turban while being arrested by Punjab police.
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National Commission For Minorities To Submit Report On Delhi Violence
National Commission for Minorities (NCM) member Syed Shahzadi on Thursday said the panel will submit a report to the government on the communal violence in Delhi's Jahangirpuri area and recommend appropriate action.
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Student Not Allowed To Wear 'Karah' In Exam, Minorities' Body Takes Cognizance
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) on Wednesday took cognizance of a complaint regarding not allowing a candidate to wear ''Karah'' in the NEET 2021 examination in Chandigarh.
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BJP Spokesperson Iqbal Singh Lalpura To Head National Minorities Commission: Report
Former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Iqbal Singh Lalpura has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities, sources said today. A BJP spokesperson, he has authored several books on Sikh philosophy and history
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Minorities' Body Seeks Report From Bengal On Turban Controversy
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) has sought a report from West Bengal government within the next 15 days on the issue of the turban of a Sikh being allegedly pulled off by the state police during a political rally last week, sources in NCM said.
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Define "Minority" In Terms Of State Population: Top Court To Minority Body
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) to take a decision within three months on a representation seeking laying down of guidelines for defining the term ''minority'' in the context of state-wise population of a community.
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Minorities Commission Rejects "Ban Church Confessions" Recommendation
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) on Saturday strongly opposed the National Commission for Women's (NCW) recommendation for abolishing the practice of confessions in churches, saying it was an integral part of Christianity and cannot be interfered with.
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National Commission For Minorities Team To Visit Saharanpur Next Week
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) will visit Saharanpur next week to gather first-hand information on the repeated instances of caste clashes in the area. NCM member Sulekha Kumbhare, who took her place in the panel yesterday, today said members would tour the Uttar Pradesh town after their first meeting and assess whether injustice was ...
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Kerala BJP Leader George Kurian Appointed Vice-Chairperson Of National Commission For Minorities
Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party leader George Kurian has been appointed Vice-Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities or NCM. The appointment was made by union Minister of State for Minority Affairs (independent charge) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.
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Want Minority Status? Register With NITI Aayog: Government Tells Education Trusts
From now onwards, educational trusts and societies seeking minority status will be required to register as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) with the NITI Aayog regardless of whether they are seeking government aid or not.
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Dadri Mob Killing: Minorities Panel Suspects 'Pre-Meditated' Planning
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) suspects there was "pre-meditated planning" behind the Dadri killing over beef rumours and the controversial statements by politicians to make capital out of such outrages was "disturbing".
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Centre Tells States Not to Discriminate Against Minorities in Registering FIRs
In the backdrop of lynching of a Muslim man over rumours of eating beef in Dadri, the Centre has asked all states not to discriminate against the minorities while registering an FIR, as timely filing of charge sheet and speedy trial restore the faith of different communities.
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Indians Stuck In Libya Rescued By Minorities Commission, Foreign Ministry
The Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM), Iqbal Singh Lalpura on Sunday said that Indians stranded in Libya have been evacuated by the NCM with the help of the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian Embassy in Tunisia.
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No Proposal To Grant Constitutional Status To Minorities Commission: Centre
The government on Thursday told the Lok Sabha that there is no proposal at present to grant constitutional status to the National Commission for Minorities.
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Delhi Metro Asked To Explain After Sikh With Kirpan Allegedly Not Allowed
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) has sought a report from DMRC chairman and Delhi chief secretary over a complaint by a Sikh who was allegedly stopped from entering a metro station with kirpan.
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Minorities Panel Seeks Report On BJP Leader's Turban Row During Arrest
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) on Saturday sought a report from Punjab chief secretary within seven days on allegations that BJP leader Tajinder Singh Bagga was not allowed to wear a turban while being arrested by Punjab police.
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National Commission For Minorities To Submit Report On Delhi Violence
National Commission for Minorities (NCM) member Syed Shahzadi on Thursday said the panel will submit a report to the government on the communal violence in Delhi's Jahangirpuri area and recommend appropriate action.
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Student Not Allowed To Wear 'Karah' In Exam, Minorities' Body Takes Cognizance
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) on Wednesday took cognizance of a complaint regarding not allowing a candidate to wear ''Karah'' in the NEET 2021 examination in Chandigarh.
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BJP Spokesperson Iqbal Singh Lalpura To Head National Minorities Commission: Report
Former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Iqbal Singh Lalpura has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities, sources said today. A BJP spokesperson, he has authored several books on Sikh philosophy and history
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Minorities' Body Seeks Report From Bengal On Turban Controversy
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) has sought a report from West Bengal government within the next 15 days on the issue of the turban of a Sikh being allegedly pulled off by the state police during a political rally last week, sources in NCM said.
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Define "Minority" In Terms Of State Population: Top Court To Minority Body
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) to take a decision within three months on a representation seeking laying down of guidelines for defining the term ''minority'' in the context of state-wise population of a community.
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Minorities Commission Rejects "Ban Church Confessions" Recommendation
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) on Saturday strongly opposed the National Commission for Women's (NCW) recommendation for abolishing the practice of confessions in churches, saying it was an integral part of Christianity and cannot be interfered with.
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National Commission For Minorities Team To Visit Saharanpur Next Week
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) will visit Saharanpur next week to gather first-hand information on the repeated instances of caste clashes in the area. NCM member Sulekha Kumbhare, who took her place in the panel yesterday, today said members would tour the Uttar Pradesh town after their first meeting and assess whether injustice was ...
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Kerala BJP Leader George Kurian Appointed Vice-Chairperson Of National Commission For Minorities
Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party leader George Kurian has been appointed Vice-Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities or NCM. The appointment was made by union Minister of State for Minority Affairs (independent charge) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.
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Want Minority Status? Register With NITI Aayog: Government Tells Education Trusts
From now onwards, educational trusts and societies seeking minority status will be required to register as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) with the NITI Aayog regardless of whether they are seeking government aid or not.
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Dadri Mob Killing: Minorities Panel Suspects 'Pre-Meditated' Planning
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) suspects there was "pre-meditated planning" behind the Dadri killing over beef rumours and the controversial statements by politicians to make capital out of such outrages was "disturbing".
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Centre Tells States Not to Discriminate Against Minorities in Registering FIRs
In the backdrop of lynching of a Muslim man over rumours of eating beef in Dadri, the Centre has asked all states not to discriminate against the minorities while registering an FIR, as timely filing of charge sheet and speedy trial restore the faith of different communities.
