'Forced conversions and marriages': Minorities facing persecution in Pakistan, government informs Parliament

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The Union government told Parliament there have been reports of violence and discrimination against minority communities, including Hindus, in Pakistan. Many Hindus are reportedly migrating from Sindh province due to intimidation, abduction, forced conversions and forced marriages. Hindu migrants in India can apply for Long Term...

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Parliament

Legislative body of government

'Collective resolve': Kharge writes to PM Modi urging special Parliament session on Pahalgam attack

Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress President, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a special parliamentary session. This request follows the terror attack..

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Kapil Sibal suggests PM Modi form special session to discuss Pahalgam terror attack

Kapil Sibal proposed a special Parliament session to address the Pahalgam terror attack, emphasizing national unity against terrorism. He advocated for an..

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All-party meeting underway at Parliament building, leaders observe two minutes of silence to honour Pahalgam victims

Following the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district which killed 26 lives, an all-party meeting was called by the central government..

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Sibal's 'Constitution' retort to VP Dhankhar's 'Parliament is supreme' take

Kapil Sibal has strongly countered Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's assertion that Parliament is supreme, emphasizing that the Constitution holds the highest..

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Pakistan

Country in South Asia

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'Dog whistle aimed at Muslim votes': BJP slams Congress over 'gayab' jibe at PM Modi after Pahalgam attack

BJP has strongly condemned Congress's 'Gayab' jibe, accusing them of using divisive imagery and inciting violence against PM Modi following the Pahalgam terror..

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Morning News wrap: India slams Pak at UN over Pahalgam attack, Liberals to form minority govt in Canada & more

India has strongly condemned Pakistan at the UN, citing their admission of supporting terrorism, following the Pahalgam attack. Meanwhile, in Canada, Mark Carney..

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One week of Pahalgam terror attack: 10 key developments as India-Pakistan ties hit new low

The Indian Army has effectively responded to the Pakistan Army's unprovoked small arms firing across the Line of Control (LoC) on the night of April 28-29 in..

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Pakistan fires along LoC for 5th consecutive day, Indian Army responds

For the fifth consecutive night, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting a measured and effective..

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Hinduism

Indian religion

SC says HC prima facie correct in impleading govt, ASI in Mathura row

The Supreme Court stated that the Allahabad High Court was initially correct in permitting Hindu litigants to include the Centre and the Archaeological Survey of..

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Pakistan violates ceasefire for fourth consecutive night, India responds

Pakistani troops have violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control for the fourth consecutive night, initiating unprovoked firing in the Poonch and Kupwara..

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Pahalgam Attack: Global Outrage Erupts, Indian Diaspora Protests Across London, Melbourne,Copenhagen 04:02

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'Muslims distinct from Hindus': Pakistan army chief highlights two-nation theory again after Pahalgam attack

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, has reignited the two-nation theory, asserting the distinct nature of Muslims..

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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume in June after 5 years amid efforts to normalise India-China ties

After a five-year hiatus due to the pandemic and border tensions, India and China will resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in June 2025. The pilgrimage,..