Indian Muslim clerics, Javed Akhtar condemn Taliban over code allowing wife beating

IANS | February 23, 2026 2:40 PM

Lucknow, Feb 23 (IANS) Prominent Muslim clerics in India have sharply condemned the Taliban’s new penal code in Afghanistan that reportedly legalises domestic violence, calling it a blatant misuse of religion and a violation of Islamic principles. The law, which allows husbands to beat wives “without causing bone fractures or open wounds” and punishes women with imprisonment if they visit their parents without permission, has sparked outrage among religious leaders and civil society.

Pakistan: Father coerced into Islam over debt, children struggle to reclaim Christian identity

IANS | February 22, 2026 10:40 PM

Islamabad, Feb 22 (IANS) A Pakistani Christian brick kiln worker's forced conversion into Islam, recorded in the country's national database has prevented his five children from listing Christianity as their religion on their national identity cards.

Gautam Adani reviews Rs 43,000 crore power projects in Jharkhand, Bihar

IANS | February 22, 2026 6:53 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Sunday reviewed major power projects of the group in eastern India.

'Minors subjected to sexual abuse, even at Magh mela': Complainant in FIR against Avimukteshwaranand

IANS | February 22, 2026 3:30 PM

Lucknow, Feb 22 (IANS) A special POCSO court in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on Saturday ordered registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and one of his aides, Mukundanand Giri, over alleged role in sexual exploitation of two children at his ashram.

'Revered leaders cannot be above law': Maulana Rashidi demands strict action in Avimukteshwaranand case

IANS | February 22, 2026 2:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) All India Imam Organisation chief, Maulana Sajid Rashidi, on Sunday slammed Swami Avimukteshwaranand, saying the recent special court order for registering an FIR against him under the POCSO Act for alleged sexual abuse of minors exposes the shocking reality that revered religious leaders, often worshipped like gods, may hide a dark and criminal side.

PM Modi hails rice revolution & Kerala Kumbh revival in 'Mann Ki Baat'

IANS | February 22, 2026 12:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday celebrated India's remarkable strides in agriculture and the resurgence of ancient cultural traditions, underscoring the nation's growing global footprint and deep-rooted heritage.

India witnessing religious and cultural renaissance under PM Modi: Pralhad Joshi

IANS | February 20, 2026 5:21 PM

Raichur, Feb 20 (IANS) Union Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Pralhad Joshi said on Friday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is witnessing a major transformation and experiencing a religious and cultural renaissance.

Cong opened borders for infiltrators: HM Amit Shah on illegal immigrants

IANS | February 20, 2026 4:10 PM

Guwahati, Feb 20 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Congress, alleging that they “opened the borders” to facilitate the influx of infiltrators into India during their years in power.

Row over loudspeaker use during Ramzan: SP alleges bias, BJP cites SC guidelines

IANS | February 20, 2026 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) A political row erupted in Uttar Pradesh after Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Kamal Akhtar raised a demand in the Assembly to allow the use of loudspeakers during Iftar and Sehri in Ramzan, prompting sharp reactions from leaders across party lines.

Trump launches ‘Board of Peace,’ pledges $10B for Gaza

IANS | February 19, 2026 10:41 PM

Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Thursday launched what he called the “,” a new forum of world leaders meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace, and announced a $10 billion U.S. contribution tied to postwar stabilisation and relief efforts in Gaza.

Religion

Indian Muslim clerics, Javed Akhtar condemn Taliban over code allowing wife beating

Pakistan: Father coerced into Islam over debt, children struggle to reclaim Christian identity

Gautam Adani reviews Rs 43,000 crore power projects in Jharkhand, Bihar

'Minors subjected to sexual abuse, even at Magh mela': Complainant in FIR against Avimukteshwaranand

'Revered leaders cannot be above law': Maulana Rashidi demands strict action in Avimukteshwaranand case

PM Modi hails rice revolution & Kerala Kumbh revival in 'Mann Ki Baat'

India witnessing religious and cultural renaissance under PM Modi: Pralhad Joshi

Cong opened borders for infiltrators: HM Amit Shah on illegal immigrants

Row over loudspeaker use during Ramzan: SP alleges bias, BJP cites SC guidelines

Trump launches ‘Board of Peace,’ pledges $10B for Gaza

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