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Hindu, Christian women sold by Pakistan as 'forced brides' to China: US official

US diplomat for religious freedom Samuel Brownback described it as one of the reasons for designating Pakistan as a country of particular concern (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act

Dec 9, 2020

Farmers' protest: 3 farm laws at heart of dispute: Benefits and drawbacks | All you need to know

The government's offer to amend these laws have been rejected by over 40 farmer union leaders who have been talking to the government on behalf of thousands of farmers sitting on five different borders with a set of five major demands since November 26.

Dec 6, 2020

BJP-ruled states play spoilsport to 'one nation-one market' agriculture laws; hit farmers surplus

One of the agriculture bills that became an act recently assured farmers that under the 'one nation, one market' policy, they could sell crops anywhere in the country. However, the ground reality suggests otherwise.

Dec 5, 2020

Trump wants Section 230 terminated. Problem: Prez stands to lose more

Section 230 is a piece of legislation that protects social media companies and also serves as a legal shield for tech giants. Trump wants it terminated after viral trends showed president in bad light.

Dec 3, 2020

Justin Trudeau Pledges Greater Flexibility For Canadas Contribution To NATO Maritime Forces

'Focus on Canada': Indians tell Justin Trudeau over his Farmers protest misplaced concern

India on Tuesday rejected Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's comments on farmers' agitating in India as "unwarranted" and suggested him not to misinterpret diplomatic conversations for "political purposes".

Dec 1, 2020

Love jihad ordinance: UP govt awards jail term, penalty for forced conversion [details]

The ordinance provides for jail term of 1-5 years with a Rs 15,000 penalty for forceful religious conversion. For conversions of minors and women of SC/ST community, there will be a jail term of 3-10 years with a Rs 25,000 penalty.

Nov 24, 2020

'Don't see them as Hindu-Muslim': Allahabad HC overrides its rulings amid 'Love Jihad' law debate | Details

Allahabad High Court recently struck down it previous judgements on interfaith marriages that formed the basis of Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's announcement for a new law against "Love Jihad".

Nov 24, 2020

Public pressure worked, Kerala won't implement police act amendment now, says CM

Soon after the Governor gave his assent on the bill, the police act amendment was fiercely opposed by opposition parties and members of civil societies. After criticism from various quarters, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has said the new law will not be implemented.

Nov 23, 2020

What is Kerala's new Police Act; govt faces backlash over draconian law [see reactions]

Unlike the defamation case, which needs a genuine petitioner, the proposed amendment makes it a cognizable offence and any person can file a complaint or a police officer can register a case suo motu against the accused.

Nov 22, 2020

PAK minister accuses Macron of treating French Muslims like Jews; France embassy reacts

Pakistan Minister for Human Rights in PM Imran Khan's cabinet accused French President Emmanuel Macron of treating Muslims in the country like Jews under Nazi rule.

Nov 22, 2020

Shashi Tharoor shares old video of Hindu marriage in Mosque; hails Kerala for social harmony

The tweet has come amidst multiple BJP governments across the country planning to make strict law against Love Jihad without any study.

Nov 21, 2020

MP Govt to table bill against 'love-jihad', 5-yr jail proposed | Details

After Uttar Pradesh, the BJP-led government in Madhya Pradesh will soon introduce a new law to curb the increase in cases of 'love-jihad' in the state. The Shivraj Singh Chouhan government is all set to table the Madhya Pradesh Religious Freedom Bill, 2020 in the upcoming Assembly session.

Nov 17, 2020

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Search Results for: freedom 251

Hindu, Christian women sold by Pakistan as 'forced brides' to China: US official

Farmers' protest: 3 farm laws at heart of dispute: Benefits and drawbacks | All you need to know

BJP-ruled states play spoilsport to 'one nation-one market' agriculture laws; hit farmers surplus

Trump wants Section 230 terminated. Problem: Prez stands to lose more

'Focus on Canada': Indians tell Justin Trudeau over his Farmers protest misplaced concern

Love jihad ordinance: UP govt awards jail term, penalty for forced conversion [details]

'Don't see them as Hindu-Muslim': Allahabad HC overrides its rulings amid 'Love Jihad' law debate | Details

Public pressure worked, Kerala won't implement police act amendment now, says CM

What is Kerala's new Police Act; govt faces backlash over draconian law [see reactions]

PAK minister accuses Macron of treating French Muslims like Jews; France embassy reacts

Shashi Tharoor shares old video of Hindu marriage in Mosque; hails Kerala for social harmony

MP Govt to table bill against 'love-jihad', 5-yr jail proposed | Details

'True Messiah of poor': PM Modi pays tribute to Birsa Munda | Know more about the freedom fighter

Justice Chandrachud's birthday: From Arnab to Section 377; landmark verdicts by SC judge

Trump just fired his Secretary of Defence Mark Esper; the cards are falling fast

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]