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In Tarique Rahman's 'I Have A Plan' Speech, An Ode To Martin Luther King
Bangladesh Nationalist Party's acting chairman Tarique Rahman, who is also the son of former President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, returned to Bangladesh on Thursday after 17 years in exile.
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US Designates China, Pakistan As "Countries of Particular Concern"
The US has designated China, North Korea, and Pakistan as "Countries of Particular Concern" for engaging in and tolerating "particularly severe violations of religious freedom."
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"We Don't Tolerate" Attacks On Religious Buildings: Australia PM
The Australian Prime Minister's comments came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his concerns to him over recent attacks on temples in Australia.
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"Only Country Where...": BJP Leader Says Secularism In India's DNA
Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday said religious and social harmony, secularism and tolerance are in India's DNA and asserted that it is the only country where believers of almost all religions live peacefully.
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Hindu Scriptures To Be Taught In Madhya Pradesh Schools: Chief Minister
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said Hindu religious scriptures will be taught to students in government schools and issued a warning to those trying to insult these revered texts, saying their acts will not be tolerated
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Haridwar Hate Speeches: Supreme Court Says Will Hear The Matter
Hate speeches including open calls for genocide made at a "Dharma Sansad" in Haridwar will be taken up by the Supreme Court.
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India Has Rights Issues, Situation Improving In J&K: US State Department
India has several significant human rights issues, including restrictions on freedom of expression and the press, corruption and tolerance of violations of religious freedom, a report of the US state department said on Tuesday. The report notes that the government has taken steps to improve the human rights situation in Jammu and Kashmir and restor...
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No Nationwide Anti-Conversion Law Planned, Says Centre In Parliament
A nationwide law to ban religious conversions or interfaith marriages is not being planned since it falls under the dominion of states, the central government said in parliament on Tuesday, amid a renewed drive for such legislation in several BJP-ruled states.
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"India Best Country In World For Minorities": Union Minister Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said the religious and constitutional rights of minorities are absolutely safe in India and it does not need any certificate from anyone as communal harmony and tolerance are in the DNA of the country and its majority community.
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"We Remain Very Concerned": US Diplomat On Religious Freedom In India
Observing that historically India has been a tolerant, respectful country for all religions, a top Trump administration official has said the US is "very concerned" about what is happening in India over religious freedom.
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In Tarique Rahman's 'I Have A Plan' Speech, An Ode To Martin Luther King
Bangladesh Nationalist Party's acting chairman Tarique Rahman, who is also the son of former President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, returned to Bangladesh on Thursday after 17 years in exile.
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US Designates China, Pakistan As "Countries of Particular Concern"
The US has designated China, North Korea, and Pakistan as "Countries of Particular Concern" for engaging in and tolerating "particularly severe violations of religious freedom."
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"We Don't Tolerate" Attacks On Religious Buildings: Australia PM
The Australian Prime Minister's comments came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his concerns to him over recent attacks on temples in Australia.
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"Only Country Where...": BJP Leader Says Secularism In India's DNA
Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday said religious and social harmony, secularism and tolerance are in India's DNA and asserted that it is the only country where believers of almost all religions live peacefully.
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Hindu Scriptures To Be Taught In Madhya Pradesh Schools: Chief Minister
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said Hindu religious scriptures will be taught to students in government schools and issued a warning to those trying to insult these revered texts, saying their acts will not be tolerated
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Haridwar Hate Speeches: Supreme Court Says Will Hear The Matter
Hate speeches including open calls for genocide made at a "Dharma Sansad" in Haridwar will be taken up by the Supreme Court.
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India Has Rights Issues, Situation Improving In J&K: US State Department
India has several significant human rights issues, including restrictions on freedom of expression and the press, corruption and tolerance of violations of religious freedom, a report of the US state department said on Tuesday. The report notes that the government has taken steps to improve the human rights situation in Jammu and Kashmir and restor...
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No Nationwide Anti-Conversion Law Planned, Says Centre In Parliament
A nationwide law to ban religious conversions or interfaith marriages is not being planned since it falls under the dominion of states, the central government said in parliament on Tuesday, amid a renewed drive for such legislation in several BJP-ruled states.
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"India Best Country In World For Minorities": Union Minister Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said the religious and constitutional rights of minorities are absolutely safe in India and it does not need any certificate from anyone as communal harmony and tolerance are in the DNA of the country and its majority community.
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"We Remain Very Concerned": US Diplomat On Religious Freedom In India
Observing that historically India has been a tolerant, respectful country for all religions, a top Trump administration official has said the US is "very concerned" about what is happening in India over religious freedom.
