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How Long will Modi's US Honeymoon Last?

Judging by the reactions in Washington and rest of the United States, it appears that the US foreign policy establishment, the business community and the media have extended that ritualistic honeymoon period to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Aug 2, 2014

Politicos react as US drops PM Modi_s name from its religious freedom report

New Delhi, July 31 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday reacted over the religious freedom report for 2013 which was released by US Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington DC on Monday, two days before his India visit.US government has for the first time since 2007 dropped all references to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with regard to the 2002 Gujarat communal riots in its annual International Religious Freedom Report.

Jul 31, 2014

BJP reacts as US drops PM Modi_s name from its religious freedom report

New Delhi, July 31 (ANI): The BJP on Thursday reacted over the religious freedom report for 2013 which was released by US Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington DC on Monday, two days before his India visit.US government has for the first time since 2007 dropped all references to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with regard to the 2002 Gujarat communal riots in its annual International Religious Freedom Report.

Jul 31, 2014

Saharanpur Clash (Representational Image)

Saharanpur Clash: Main Instigator of Riot Arrested

The prime accused in the Saharanpur communal clash, along with five others, was arrested on Wednesday.

Jul 31, 2014

2002 riots: Gujarat High Court grants bail to Maya Kodnani

Ahmedabad, July 30 (ANI): Former Gujarat minister Maya Kodnani, convicted in the 2002 Naroda Patia riot case, was granted regular bail by the High Court on Wednesday. She had been granted bail earlier as well, on medical grounds for two months.

Jul 30, 2014

Eid Arrives Early for Saharanpur Baby as Doctors Succeed in Rare Surgery

As Doctors performed a rare heart surgery on Zubair, his parents, antives of the riot-stricken Saharanpur, got to celebrate Eid, a day early.

Jul 30, 2014

Life in Riot-Hit Saharanpur Expected to be Back to Normal Soon

Relaxed curfew hours in riot-hit Saharanpur town went on peacefully; district administration hopes the situation would return to normalcy.

Jul 30, 2014

Eid 2014: Saharanpur Muslims Celebrate Under Shadow of Violence

Eid celebrations muted in riot-hit city with administration enforcing strict vigil despite a partial lifting of the curfew.

Jul 29, 2014

Two Killed as Communal Clashes Erupt in Belgaum

Communal riots have claimed two lives in Belgaum, Karnataka, when two groups clashed with each other on Sunday night.

Jul 28, 2014

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav

Saharanpur Clashes: Curfew Relaxed, Political Blame-Game On

The violence-hit Saharanpur districtof Uttar Pradesh, where clashes broke out on Saturday between two minority communities, will see a four-hour relaxation of the curfew

Jul 28, 2014

Delhi SGMC President says all gurudwara committees should come under common act

Amritsar, July 28 (ANI): The President of Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee Manjit Singh GK on Monday said that the management has no problem if all Gurudwara committees come under a common All India Act. He added that Sikh Community is a minority community so it is necessary to maintain unity and avoid stress.

Jul 28, 2014

Sikhs in Jammu protest against Saharanpur clashes in UP

Jammu/ Saharanpur, July 27 (ANI): Condemning violence in UP, Sikhs protesters in Jammu on Sunday took to streets terming Saharanpur communal clashes as a conspiracy against minorities. They protested against the violence that erupted in Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh in which three people were killed and over 24 got injured when two groups clashed over a disputed land adjoining Sikh temple. Police have arrested 24 people who were reportedly involved in fuelling the violence. Meanwhile, Inspector General (IG) Meerut Zone, Alok Sharma said that things are under control and no fresh violence has been reported yet. Paramilitary forces were seen patrolling the street across the city. The district administration had deployed 17 companies of security forces in the troubled areas while imposing curfew across six police stations in the city.

Jul 27, 2014