News for 'minority organisations'

Attack on Hindus in Bangladesh a well orchestrated conspiracy: RSS

Attack on Hindus in Bangladesh a well orchestrated conspiracy: RSS

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The Centre should open all its diplomatic channels with Bangladesh to communicate the global Hindu concern and ask the government there to stop attacks on Hindus and Buddhists, the outfit urged.

Ready to sacrifice medals to ensure justice: Bajrang

Ready to sacrifice medals to ensure justice: Bajrang

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Bajrang Punia said they were ready to sacrifice medals as delivering justice to the victims would be their biggest medal.

Why the SP's efforts to consolidate minority vote is callous

Why the SP's efforts to consolidate minority vote is callous

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

We have in UP today the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party representing the two extremes in a bid to capture power in this huge state that returns 80 members to Parliament, says Seema Mustafa.

India belongs to me as much as Modi, Bhagwat: Jamiat chief

India belongs to me as much as Modi, Bhagwat: Jamiat chief

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

'Islam is the oldest religion among all religions. India is the best country for Hindi Muslims'

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Israelis arrested us before this war and continue to do so -- even more so -- now.'

NCERT drops Khalistan reference from class 12 textbook on SGPC's objection

NCERT drops Khalistan reference from class 12 textbook on SGPC's objection

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The NCERT has dropped references to the demand for a separate Sikh nation of Khalistan from the class 12 political science textbook following objections from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), according to top education ministry officials.

BJP axes Gadkari, Shivraj from top party body; Yediyurappa brought in

BJP axes Gadkari, Shivraj from top party body; Yediyurappa brought in

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The party also rejigged its Central Election Committee and included former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Om Mathur and its women wing chief Vanathi Srinivasan.

Bajrang Dal 'renames' Gujarat Cong office as 'Haj House'

Bajrang Dal 'renames' Gujarat Cong office as 'Haj House'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), a sister organisation of the Bajrang Dal, said its workers carried out the act to register their protest against Gujarat Congress president Jagdish Thakor's recent statement regarding minorities.

Situation of 'emergency control' at LAC over: Chinese diplomat

Situation of 'emergency control' at LAC over: Chinese diplomat

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

"The current border situation is overall stable," the Chinese diplomat said.

SC asks Centre, Manipur to ensure people's safety; urges to avoid hate speech

SC asks Centre, Manipur to ensure people's safety; urges to avoid hate speech

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The top court also took note of the submissions about objectionable public utterances by some groups and individuals.

Muslims wear mask of tolerance to get...: Union minister

Muslims wear mask of tolerance to get...: Union minister

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Tolerant Muslims can be counted on fingers. I think their number is not even in the thousands, the Union minister of state for law and justice said.

How INDIA Can Counter Modi's Popularity

How INDIA Can Counter Modi's Popularity

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

What the INDIA alliance needs is neither a counter to Modi's tall personality and undiminished charisma nor a counter-narrative to his Hindutva agenda, now centred on the Ayodhya temple consecration on January 22, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kashmiri Pandit employees 'surrender' as govt 'stops' salaries

Kashmiri Pandit employees 'surrender' as govt 'stops' salaries

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has neither accepted nor rejected the demand but the protest had to be suspended as stopping of salaries is 'choking us financially', protesters affiliated to the All Migrant (Displaced) Employees Association Kashmir (AMEAK) said.

Spectator gallery collapses at Kerala match, over 200 injured

Spectator gallery collapses at Kerala match, over 200 injured

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The incident occurred at Poongodu, a soccer crazy village near Wandoor and Kalikavu, just minutes before a sevens football match was about to commence on Saturday night.

Tension rises in Purola over Hindu mahapanchayat, section 144 imposed

Tension rises in Purola over Hindu mahapanchayat, section 144 imposed

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea seeking to prevent a 'mahapanchayat' called by Hindu outfits in Uttarakhand and registration of an FIR against hate speeches allegedly targeting members of a particular community.

Wrestlers' protest underlines need for athletes' body: Sharath Kamal

Wrestlers' protest underlines need for athletes' body: Sharath Kamal

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Achanta Sharath Kamal said the ongoing protest by the wrestlers has shown the importance of an athletes' body in all National Sports Federations.

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'The BJP is trying to change this mantra.'

Modi-BJP Gives Two Hoots For...

Modi-BJP Gives Two Hoots For...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

A democracy is one, only if it has a robust Opposition. And as its actions show, the Modi-BJP combine gives two hoots for that. So, the Opposition must learn to convince people why the BJP must go. Else, it can count down to 2029, points out Shyam G Menon.

BBC's Modi documentary screened across Kerala; BJP, Yuva Morcha protest

BBC's Modi documentary screened across Kerala; BJP, Yuva Morcha protest

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

More screenings are expected to take place in some colleges in Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram later Tuesday, a senior police officer said.

China's national day sees global protests against Beijing's rights breaches

China's national day sees global protests against Beijing's rights breaches

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

In Tokyo, hundreds of Japanese citizens came out on the streets to express solidarity with the oppressed people of Tibet, Xinjiang, Mongolia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Chapters on periodic table, democracy dropped from Class X books

Chapters on periodic table, democracy dropped from Class X books

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

As per the NCERT, the decision has been taken to reduce the content load on students in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'The unfolding events indicate a dangerous internal security situation in Manipur and the region. It can have external ramifications also.'

Wrestlers' protest disrupted: Forced to relocate from Jantar Mantar

Wrestlers' protest disrupted: Forced to relocate from Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Police said they will be allowed to demonstrate at a suitable place in the city other than Jantar Mantar.

Over 130 detained for communal riots in Maharashtra's Akola

Over 130 detained for communal riots in Maharashtra's Akola

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The clash broke out on Saturday night in the sensitive Old City area of Akola over a religious post which went viral on a social media platform, a senior police official earlier said.

Young Indians' Endless Struggle

Young Indians' Endless Struggle

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Being driven to abandon Indian middle-class values, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Identity politics responsible for Manipur situation'

'Identity politics responsible for Manipur situation'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'The State uses identity politics as part of divide and rule; the militant groups too use identity politics and civil society groups are also divided along ethnic groups.'

Fresh violence in Manipur, 3 detained; Army rushes to spot

Fresh violence in Manipur, 3 detained; Army rushes to spot

Rediff.com23 May 2023

In fresh violence in Manipur, two houses were torched by a mob in Imphal East district after two armed miscreants forced people to shut their shops on Monday afternoon, police officials said.

Decision by Khap Panchayat could hurt nation: Vinesh

Decision by Khap Panchayat could hurt nation: Vinesh

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia said the marches to create awareness about their plight would continue with a candle-light march planned at the India Gate on May 23.

Govt posts Manipur cadre officer as aviation secretary, rejigs bureaucracy

Govt posts Manipur cadre officer as aviation secretary, rejigs bureaucracy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Centre has appointed senior IAS officers Vumlunmang Vualnam and Neeraj Mittal as new secretaries in the ministry of civil aviation and the department of telecommunications respectively in a major secretary-level bureaucratic reshuffle, a government order stated.

U'khand CM Dhami allots portfolios, keeps over 2 dozen depts for himself

U'khand CM Dhami allots portfolios, keeps over 2 dozen depts for himself

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

These include home, industrial development (mining), justice, labour, excise, environment conservation and climate change, disaster management and rehabilitation and civil aviation.

Cong locked Lord Ram, now it wants to lock up Hanuman worshippers: PM

Cong locked Lord Ram, now it wants to lock up Hanuman worshippers: PM

Rediff.com2 May 2023

He called it the party's attempt at trying to lock up those who worship Hanuman. He claimed that the Congress had earlier locked up Lord Rama and now it wanted to lock up those who chant 'Jai Bajrang Bali' (Hail Hanuman).

As 16-year-old girl is stabbed 20 times in Delhi, public shoots video

As 16-year-old girl is stabbed 20 times in Delhi, public shoots video

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The couple was in a relationship but had a quarrel on Saturday. On Sunday, the victim planned to attend the birthday party of her friend's son but was accosted and stabbed repeatedly. She was also hit with a stone

'Shivakumar is yet to grow as mass leader'

'Shivakumar is yet to grow as mass leader'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'The BJP's defining character is Hindutva. The party's political strategy is based on a combination of Hindutva+Development.'

India-US Bonhomie: The China Threat

India-US Bonhomie: The China Threat

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

The change of heart in the US and India was propelled by the increased threat of China to both countries, explains Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Violence breaks out in Melbourne over 'Khalistan referendum', many Sikhs detained

Violence breaks out in Melbourne over 'Khalistan referendum', many Sikhs detained

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Two people were injured and as many Sikh men were detained when two separate brawls broke out between Khalistani activists and pro-India demonstrators in Melbourne during the so-called 'Punjab independence referendum', the police said on Monday.

UP madrassas fear bulldozers as survey approaches

UP madrassas fear bulldozers as survey approaches

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

With the Uttar Pradesh government set to conduct a survey of private madrassas, proprietors of the theological schools fear that their institutions may be declared illegal and 'run over by bulldozers'.

Hamilton uneasy over return to Saudi Arabia

Hamilton uneasy over return to Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

With the human rights issues in Saudi Arabia, seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton expressed unease over travelling to the country for the upcoming Jeddah Grand Prix.

Seattle resolution on caste 'Hinduphobic': Indian-American senator

Seattle resolution on caste 'Hinduphobic': Indian-American senator

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

"I condemn in the strongest terms the ordinance passed by the Seattle City Council. Caste discrimination simply doesn't exist now," Niraj Antani, the first Hindu and Indian-American state senator in Ohio's history, said.

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 73

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 73

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The prime minister will be part of the launch of several development initiatives on his birthday.

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

No process can offer a panacea for ethnic conflict, but there are times at which a legal process could work to defuse violence, asserts Supreme Court lawyer Devvrat.