Pakistan: People accused of blasphemy, charged for capital offences over unverified digital content

IANS | January 28, 2026 5:46 PM

Islamabad, Jan 28 (IANS) A rising number of people are being accused of blasphemy for digital crimes in Pakistan with the rights groups terming it as a type of "blasphemy business", in which fabricated evidence, digitally doctored screenshots, or false witness statements are used to initiate police complaints, a report has detailed.

Pakistan: Christian minorities continue to face deep-rooted discrimination, exploitation

IANS | January 27, 2026 6:44 PM

Quetta, Jan 27 (IANS) Christian rights advocates and civil society groups have severely condemned the incident of a 13-year-old Christian girl being allegedly abused in Pakistan, urging the country's authorities to protect vulnerable children from similar acts of violence and humiliation in the future.

BAPS dispatches first sacred stones from India for France’s 1st traditional Hindu Mandir

IANS | January 27, 2026 4:24 PM

Paris, Jan 27 (IANS) The Franco-Indian cultural collaboration witnessed a historic milestone as the first stones from India arrived in Paris for the new Hindu Mandir in Bussy-Saint-Georges.

‘Completely wrong’: Cong as BKTC proposes ban on non-Hindus from entering Dham, temples

IANS | January 27, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) After the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) announced that they are planning to ban non-Hindus from entering the Badrinath–Kedarnath Dham and other temples under its control, the Congress on Tuesday termed the decision 'completely wrong.'

Punjab tableau honours Guru Tegh Bahadur’s legacy at R-Day parade

IANS | January 27, 2026 11:21 AM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Punjab’s tableau at the Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path offered a deeply moving tribute to the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, blending spirituality, history and artistic expression into a powerful visual narrative. The presentation commemorated 350 years of the Guru’s martyrdom and highlighted his timeless message of courage, religious freedom and compassion for all.

'Pakistan's quest for integrated education remains unfulfilled'

IANS | January 25, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Across Pakistan's religious seminaries, madrasas, and emerging Islamic universities, the promise of blending religious teachings with modern knowledge is frequently reiterated, with the institutions claiming to produce well-rounded Muslims equipped to navigate faith and contemporary life, merging 'deen' (religion) with 'duniya' (worldly affairs).

PM Modi praises Gen Z trend of 'bhajan clubbing', says it's heartening to see dignity, purity maintained

IANS | January 25, 2026 12:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday heaped praise on the 'bhajan clubbing' trend, started by the Gen Z, and said that it was "heartening" to see that the dignity and purity of the devotional songs are maintained at events like these.

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Pakistan: People accused of blasphemy, charged for capital offences over unverified digital content

Pakistan: Christian minorities continue to face deep-rooted discrimination, exploitation

BAPS dispatches first sacred stones from India for France’s 1st traditional Hindu Mandir

‘Completely wrong’: Cong as BKTC proposes ban on non-Hindus from entering Dham, temples

Punjab tableau honours Guru Tegh Bahadur’s legacy at R-Day parade

'Pakistan's quest for integrated education remains unfulfilled'

PM Modi praises Gen Z trend of 'bhajan clubbing', says it's heartening to see dignity, purity maintained

‘Who gave him title of Shankaracharya?’ Mamta Kulkarni criticises Swami Avimukteshwaranand

Minority Affairs Ministry trains State Haj Inspectors in Mumbai

Bangladesh concerned over rising trend of using religion in politics: Report

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