News for 'Hindus'

SC 'insulted' Hindus by deferring Ram temple hearing: RSS

SC 'insulted' Hindus by deferring Ram temple hearing: RSS

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

He said the wait for the court's verdict on the long-pending issue has been too long.

'Accidental Hindus are now showing gotra, janeyu': Yogi's taunt at Rahul

'Accidental Hindus are now showing gotra, janeyu': Yogi's taunt at Rahul

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

He said Google failed before the epic Ramayana, which was written by sage Valmiki, and he asserted that the knowledge of the spiritual books was correct instead of what the search engine said.

SC refuses to stop Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque cellar

SC refuses to stop Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque cellar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud also sought response of priest Shailendra Kumar Pathak Vyas by April 30 on the plea of the mosque committee.

Nitish govt under fire over 'reduction in Hindu holidays' in Bihar schools

Nitish govt under fire over 'reduction in Hindu holidays' in Bihar schools

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Holidays on Ram Navami and Janmashtami, associated with the most popular of Hindu deities Lord Rama and Lord Krishna respectively, have been done away with and on the other hand, the number of days requiring schools to remain shut for Muslim festivals has been increased, Modi alleged.

Ram Temple: Modi Seals His Legacy

Ram Temple: Modi Seals His Legacy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The BJP enters challenging times where it has been given a task to hold onto the values of Ram in running the country as defined by Narendra Modi in Ayodhya, notes Sheela Bhatt.

Hasina's continued stay in India may further strain ties, warns BNP

Hasina's continued stay in India may further strain ties, warns BNP

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Alamgir said that even after the fall of the Hasina government following a people's uprising, the 'Indian establishment is yet to reach out to BNP, even though China, the US, the UK, and Pakistan have already done so.'

Canadian ministers denounce anti-Hindu video, but...

Canadian ministers denounce anti-Hindu video, but...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Days after an offensive video from a pro-Khalistan group threatening Hindus in Canada to leave the country went viral, top federal public safety officials and politicians have denounced the 'online hate video' and asserted that Hindus are 'safe and welcome'.

World Hindu Congress renounces 'Hinduism'!

World Hindu Congress renounces 'Hinduism'!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The World Hindu Congress on Friday renounced the word Hinduism, contending that the term reflected oppressive and discriminatory and embraced Hindutva and Hindu Dharma to refer to the 'eternal' religion.

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'Are we supposed to look the other way as Islamists go on a rampage against Hindus and the Hasina government pay lip service to secularism?' A revealing excerpt from Avishek Biswas and Deep Halder's book, Being Hindu In Bangladesh: The Untold Story.

Assam will bring law for life term in 'love jihad' cases: Sarma

Assam will bring law for life term in 'love jihad' cases: Sarma

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The term 'love jihad' is used by right-wing groups to allege a ploy by Muslim men to lure Hindu women into religious conversion through marriage.

Discussion on Ram temple begins in LS, Ram belongs to all, says BJP

Discussion on Ram temple begins in LS, Ram belongs to all, says BJP

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

He also accused the Congress of questioning the existence of Ram, evoking a sharp reaction from the Opposition benches.

'You need not just one strong leader, you need a strong Opposition'

'You need not just one strong leader, you need a strong Opposition'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Those who hope for a strong united Opposition are disillusioned at the way in which the INDIA alliance has already been caught in debilitating squabbles.'

After UP, Uttarakhand implements kanwar route eatery order

After UP, Uttarakhand implements kanwar route eatery order

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

An Uttar Pradesh government spokesperson said a formal order for all eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route in the state was likely to be issued soon.

Guess which Modi minister calls Hindus 'hijras'?

Guess which Modi minister calls Hindus 'hijras'?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The motormouth minister is at it again.

Kathua ambush: Truck driver who sought pass, 50 others held

Kathua ambush: Truck driver who sought pass, 50 others held

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The manhunt for the terrorists responsible for the ambush in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, which resulted in the tragic death of five army personnel, has led to the detention of a truck driver and 50 others for questioning, officials said on Wednesday.

Shashi Tharoor: The Sangh does not speak for Hindus like me

Shashi Tharoor: The Sangh does not speak for Hindus like me

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

'Must every believing Hindu automatically be assumed to subscribe to the Hindutva project?' asks Shashi Tharoor.

Waqf bill BJP ploy to snatch Muslims' rights, will oppose: Oppn

Waqf bill BJP ploy to snatch Muslims' rights, will oppose: Oppn

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said his party would oppose the Centre's move to bring a bill in Parliament to amend the 1995 law governing Waqf boards, and accused the BJP of trying to snatch the rights of Muslims.

Priyanka's Entry To Boost Congress In South

Priyanka's Entry To Boost Congress In South

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Priyanka's victory seems assured, but the broader implications for Kerala's political landscape and South Indian politics remain to be seen.

Ayodhya dispute: Muslim group says gift land to Hindus

Ayodhya dispute: Muslim group says gift land to Hindus

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The "Indian Muslims for peace" say they would prefer an out of court settlement so that both Hindus and Muslims remain happy and no party feels aggrieved.

'Advani insulted 90 crore Hindus'

'Advani insulted 90 crore Hindus'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

VHP chief Ashok Singhal dubbed Advani's statement in Pakistan against the Ayodhya incident as an insult to millions of Hindus.

Centre notifies CAA rules ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Centre notifies CAA rules ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

With the CAA rules being issued, the Modi government will now start granting Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants -- Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians -- from the three countries.

Hindus trump Muslims in forging documents to find way into NRC

Hindus trump Muslims in forging documents to find way into NRC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

On compilation of six crucial documents, it was found that around two lakh of them from one crore were forged.

Hasina warns Bangladeshis against attacking Hindus

Hasina warns Bangladeshis against attacking Hindus

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday warned Bangladeshis against attacking the minority Hindu community, saying such assaults could have repercussions in neighbouring India.

Arey daro maat, bhaago maat: Modi taunts Rahul over Rae Bareli move

Arey daro maat, bhaago maat: Modi taunts Rahul over Rae Bareli move

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Modi said that Congress' tally in the Lok Sabha polls will be an "all-time low"

Kanwar Yatra order forces Muslim, Hindu dhaba owners to remove staff

Kanwar Yatra order forces Muslim, Hindu dhaba owners to remove staff

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

A Muslim man used to work on the tandoor at my restaurant. But due to this issue, I asked him to leave. Because people can make an issue over it. We don't want such trouble here

'CAA has got nothing to do with Muslim community'

'CAA has got nothing to do with Muslim community'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Nowhere does the CAA state that Muslims will be deprived of their Indian citizenship.'

'It will harm Hindus': VHP opposes Yogi's population control policy

'It will harm Hindus': VHP opposes Yogi's population control policy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The VHP, in its letter to the state law commission, has not just cited policy's adverse impact on children, it also lists imbalance in communities as 'different communities respond differently to incentives or disincentives related to family planning and contraption'.

HP Cong chief praises Modi for Ram temple construction

HP Cong chief praises Modi for Ram temple construction

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Later, Pratibha Singh said she and her son Vikramaditya Singh have received a joint invitation and she is yet to take a call on attending the consecration ceremony at Ayodhya on January 22.

Is Election Slipping Out Of Modi's Hands?

Is Election Slipping Out Of Modi's Hands?

Rediff.com1 May 2024

In nearly 100 seats, the BJP stands almost no chance of winning. In 200 seats, it is a direct fight between the BJP and the Congress where the BJP has an upper hand. In 243 seats, the BJP is pitted against regional parties and it is not going to be easy. That is why 400 seats may end up as a pipe dream, states Ramesh Menon, author of Modi Demystified: The Making of a Prime Minister.

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fundamental construct of India's neighbourhood policy still needs to be what Vajpayee postulated, Manmohan Singh embraced, and Modi energised. It's just that we need to junk domestic politics and excessive religiosity, while acquiring much humility and a renewed respectfulness towards our neighbours, recommends Shekhar Gupta.

'Why are Hindus controlling the Mahabodhi temple?'

'Why are Hindus controlling the Mahabodhi temple?'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

'The Mahabodhi temple is the only example in the world where a religion's most sacred place is controlled by people belonging to another religion.'

'I Want To Teach Assam CM A Lesson'

'I Want To Teach Assam CM A Lesson'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

'There is a saying in Assamese about inflicting pain on an adversary: He cut my hands with a sword and rubbed salt into my wounds.' 'This has never been the BJP's culture but it started happening openly and frequently under Himanta Biswa Sarma.'

B'desh PM asks home minister to crack down on those inciting violence against Hindus

B'desh PM asks home minister to crack down on those inciting violence against Hindus

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday instructed her home minister to initiate immediate action against those who incited violence using religion as she asked the people not to trust anything on social media without fact-checking.

Has Congress Flunked Ram-Given Revival Opportunity?

Has Congress Flunked Ram-Given Revival Opportunity?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Wouldn't it be better to join the celebrations with the vast Hindu majority while at the same time criticising Mr Modi/BJP/RSS for politicising it? notes Shekhar Gupta.

CAA protests: Himanta says he will resign if...

CAA protests: Himanta says he will resign if...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

"I am a son of Assam and if a single person who has not applied for NRC in the state gets citizenship, I will be the first to resign," the chief minister said on the sidelines of a programme at Sivasagar.

18 Hindu refugees from Pak get Indian citizenship

18 Hindu refugees from Pak get Indian citizenship

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Eighteen Hindu refugees from Pakistan residing in Ahmedabad have been granted Indian citizenship during a camp attended by Gujarat minister of state for home Harsh Sanghavi.

Rajinikanth Arrives At The Ram Mandir

Rajinikanth Arrives At The Ram Mandir

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Anupam Kher shared a picture with megastar Rajinikanth when they met in Ayodhya.

Plea in Mathura court seeks nod for Hindus to offer prayers at Shahi Idgah

Plea in Mathura court seeks nod for Hindus to offer prayers at Shahi Idgah

Rediff.com24 May 2023

With this, the number of suits filed in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah case, in different courts of Mathura, has gone up to 15.

Why I Chanted Narendra Modi Ki Jai In Lok Sabha

Why I Chanted Narendra Modi Ki Jai In Lok Sabha

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'My chants in praise of BJP and RSS stalwarts were a reaction to what MPs like Owaisi did.'

HC orders ASI to conduct 'scientific survey' of MP's Bhojshala in 6 weeks

HC orders ASI to conduct 'scientific survey' of MP's Bhojshala in 6 weeks

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Aggrieved by the direction, Dhar city's head cleric Waqar Sadiq said they (Kamal Maula Mosque management committee) will challenge the ruling in the Supreme Court.