Rising violence against Hindus across Bangladesh signals wider regional risk: Report

IANS | January 19, 2026 9:35 PM

Dhaka/New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The killing of Hindu minorities across Bangladesh is part of a long, painful history shaped by political unrest, shifting alliances and the fragile promise of minority protection, a report has detailed. It added that understanding the present crisis necessitates examining the history of displacement, the current geopolitical realignment and the lawful, non-violent strategies to defend human rights ahead of the February polls in the country.

Kashmiri Pandits left as Pakistan-backed terrorism made present unlivable: Report

IANS | January 19, 2026 9:34 PM

Dubai, Jan 19 (IANS) The exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley in early 1990 must be remembered not only for its human cost but also the mechanism that produced it. Kashmiri Pandits did not leave because their future was uncertain but they left as Pakistan-backed terrorism made the present unlivable, a report has stated.

Faith meets conservation: ‘Water Woman’ Shipra Pathak’s ‘green message’ at Magh Mela in Prayagraj

IANS | January 19, 2026 8:42 PM

Prayagraj, Jan 19 (IANS) A new chapter was added to the history of the Magh Mela this year as environmental conservation emerged as a central theme for the first time. Under the leadership of Panchtattva Foundation, a dedicated ‘Panchtattva Paryavaran Karyalaya’ was set up in the Mela area in Prayagraj. This was a move to highlight the deep interconnection between water, forests, and life.

Saints support 'banning' entry of non-Hindus at Har Ki Pauri, share views on Prayagraj Magh mela row

IANS | January 19, 2026 7:53 PM

Ayodhya, Jan 19 (IANS) Hindu saints and seers, including Jagadguru from Ayodhya Dham, have unanimously welcomed the decision to 'ban' the entry of non-Hindus at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar, a world-famous pilgrimage city.

1 year of UCC: About 5 lakh marriages registered in Uttarakhand, online services expedite process

IANS | January 19, 2026 7:23 PM

Dehradun, Jan 19 (IANS) The Uniform Civil Code (UCC), implemented in Uttarakhand a year ago, has achieved considerable success particularly in the registration of marriages under the new law.

Devotees throng Haridwar, Varanasi, Prayagraj to take holy dip on Mauni Amavasya

IANS | January 18, 2026 9:21 AM

Haridwar, Jan 18 (IANS) A massive confluence of faith unfolded on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya as the religious cities of Haridwar, Varanasi and Prayagraj witnessed an overwhelming influx of devotees.

Bangladesh faces resurgence of Islamist mobilisation: Report

IANS | January 17, 2026 4:36 PM

Canberra, Jan 17 (IANS) The revival of Tawhidi Janata — a loosely defined Islamist mobilisation in Bangladesh — is not through organised militancy but represents a morally driven form of coercive populism that flourishes where institutions falter, law enforcement weakens, and questions over political legitimacy persist, a report has stated.

Blasphemy laws in Pakistan, politicised Islamophobia used to protect extremists: Report

IANS | January 17, 2026 3:36 PM

Islamabad, Jan 17 (IANS) The abuse of blasphemy laws in Pakistan and the politicisation of Islamophobia in Western democracies reflect a shared strategy designed to silence criticism, safeguard extremist ideologies, and deflect accountability, a report has revealed.

Pakistan: Families live in fear after severe misuse of blasphemy laws

IANS | January 16, 2026 9:23 PM

Islamabad, Jan 16 (IANS) Syndicates, which have entrapped hundreds of people in blasphemy cases for refusing extortion demands continue to remain active in Pakistan, a recent report has cited. It highlighted that the National Commission for Human Rights in Pakistan has said that more than 450 people, mostly men, have been entrapped over the years, and that 10 of them were Christians with at least five of those arrested dying in custody.

Haridwar: Posters 'barring non-Hindus' from entry come up at Har Ki Pauri

IANS | January 16, 2026 7:55 PM

Haridwar, Jan 16 (IANS) Amid the growing demand for prohibiting entry of non-Hindus in Haridwar’s Har ki Pauri, posters came up at the world-famous religious site which unambiguously designate the area as “off-limits for non-Hindus."

Religion

Rising violence against Hindus across Bangladesh signals wider regional risk: Report

Kashmiri Pandits left as Pakistan-backed terrorism made present unlivable: Report

Faith meets conservation: ‘Water Woman’ Shipra Pathak’s ‘green message’ at Magh Mela in Prayagraj

Saints support 'banning' entry of non-Hindus at Har Ki Pauri, share views on Prayagraj Magh mela row

1 year of UCC: About 5 lakh marriages registered in Uttarakhand, online services expedite process

Devotees throng Haridwar, Varanasi, Prayagraj to take holy dip on Mauni Amavasya

Bangladesh faces resurgence of Islamist mobilisation: Report

Blasphemy laws in Pakistan, politicised Islamophobia used to protect extremists: Report

Pakistan: Families live in fear after severe misuse of blasphemy laws

Haridwar: Posters 'barring non-Hindus' from entry come up at Har Ki Pauri

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