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BS Hooda announces formation of separate SGPC in Haryana

Kaithal, July 6 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Sunday announced to form a separate Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee for Haryana. Hooda made this announcement in accordance with the aspirations of Sikhs of his state, while attending a Sikh conference at Kaithal. The Bhupinder Singh Hooda government will present the bill for the same on July 11 in the assembly.

Jul 6, 2014

Police acting on govt directives, SP promoting riots: Sangeet Som

Ghaziabad, July 05 (ANI): BJP MLA Sangeet Som on Saturday highlighted the events of Moradabad violence, which took place the previous day, also followed by his detention. Som said that he failed to understand why he alone is always targeted and added that the Samajwadi Party is trying to divert people's attention from the main issues of law and order in the state by promoting crime. Som also said that the police should not act on the directives of the state government but for the welfare of citizens.

Jul 5, 2014

Modi Flags Off Train at Katra Amid Strike in J&K

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the train from Katra connecting Delhi, amid complete shutdown in J&K by the separatists.

Jul 4, 2014

Sushma Swaraj Promises to Take Steps for Release of 41 Jailed Workers in Makkah

Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has assured to take all possible steps for the release of 41 Indian labourers jailed in the prison of Saudi Arabia.

Jul 4, 2014

Muslims pray at a mosque in Xinjiang region

China Punishes Muslims for Fasting during Holy Month of Ramadan

The measure by the Chinese government is seen as a cohesive tactic to subjugate the people of the conflicted region.

Jul 3, 2014

Palestinian teen killed in apparent revenge, triggers riots

As the news of the killing of a Palestinian in an apparent revenge attack spread, crowds of angry Palestinians gathered outside the teenager's home in Jerusalem and began throwing stones at police. Duration: 00:55

Jul 2, 2014

Modi asks Muslims to Come Out of 'Fear Politics', Assures Development and Modern Education

In one of his first meetings with a Muslim leader after assuming office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday assured the community that he was against discrimination, and asked them to "come out of fear politics".

Jun 27, 2014

Amitabh Bachchan Went Missing in Railway Station?

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has disclosed his passion for travelling in trains and how he once went missing on a crowded railway station. The incident took place when Bachchan was two-year-old.

Jun 26, 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases commemorative postage stamps on the 2014 FIFA World Cup, in New Delhi on June 12, 2014.

After FIFA World Cup, Modi Receives Invitation for Commonwealth Games

Modi at Commonwealth Games: Modi could engage in a series of sports diplomacy, having received invites first from Brazil, and now from the UK.

Jun 24, 2014

Dargah of Darool Uloom Hazrat Khunja in Gulbarga keeps ethos of harmony alive

Karnataka, June 23 (ANI): Religious tolerance and acceptance of differences can be found in every nook and corner of the country. From big cities to small villages, people can be found living in perfect harmony. And Gulbarga in the southern state of Karnataka brings alive this ethos through Darool Uloom Hazrat Khunja's mausoleum. Here, people from far and near come to seek the blessings of the revered saint.If legend is to be believed the holy water near the shrine cures many diseases. Devotees not only from across the nation but also from other parts of the world rest their faith in the saint. Be it a Hindu, a Muslim or a Sikh... Everyone bows their head in the respect of Hazrat Khunja. For them God is one who blesses them without any biasness....Providing a glorious example of inter -faith harmony the mausoleum of Hazrat Khunja extends the message of peace, love and compassion for all.

Jun 23, 2014

Modi Likely to Address US Congressional Joint Session in September

Two American Representatives have requested US House Speaker in writing to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address Congress joint session in September.

Jun 21, 2014

IUML demands end of violence against Muslims in Sri Lanka

Chennai, June 20 (ANI): An Indian Muslim outfit met and submitted a memorandum to Sri Lankan deputy high commissioner in Chennai, demanding cessation of attacks on Muslims in the island nation. Last week, at least three people were killed and around 150 were injured during the riots between Buddhists and Muslims in one of the worst communal violence in Sri Lanka. The riots followed a protest march by the hard-line Buddhist group, Bodu Bala Sena, which is partially led by monks. Mohideen also urged the deputy high commissioner to allow a delegation to visit the affected areas.

Jun 20, 2014