Beijing, Aug 15 (IANS) The Chinese government repeatedly claims to uphold freedom of religious belief, but such assertions ring hollow amid the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) effort to control the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama.
Islamabad, Aug 15 (IANS) Pakistan's history of state-backed terrorism and religious radicalisation has contributed significantly to reinforcing the perception of terrorism and violent extremism being associated with Islam in the minds of many people around the world. Holding the Islamic flag in one hand and a weapon in the other presents a stark contradiction, one that has repeatedly surfaced in Pakistan’s political and security discourse, a report has stated.
Tel Aviv, Aug 14 (IANS) Pakistan may celebrate its independence and new found glory, but August 14 remains a day of mourning for unnamed millions of Indians — Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs alike — who perished as united India was torn apart, a tragedy born of Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s obstinacy and now echoed in Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir’s ambition, a report has stated.
Beijing, Aug 13 (IANS) The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has described religion as superstition, a relic of feudalism, and a distraction from socialist modernisation. However, China has been tolerating and actively promoting Buddhism as it has become Beijing's tool for political control, a report has detailed.
Nanded (Maharashtra), Aug 13 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal chief and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was injured in an attack at a gurudwara in Maharashtra's Nanded on Thursday.
Islamabad, Aug 12 (IANS) As violence against religious minorities continues unabated in Pakistan, the Minority Rights March and civil society representatives staged a protest outside Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi on National Minorities Day, condemning what they described as escalating discrimination and persecution of minority communities across the country, local media reported.
Dehradun, Aug 11 (IANS) Despite monsoon challenges, the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is set to create a new record this year. In just 114 days, more than 47 lakh devotees have undertaken the pilgrimage, exceeding last year’s corresponding figure by over 4.68 lakh.
Lucknow, Aug 11 (IANS) Muslim clerics in Uttar Pradesh have welcomed the state government's decision to organise the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign across madrasas, saying that hoisting the national flag is an appropriate way to honour the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country's independence.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched four new tourism circuits at the Akshardham Temple on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Devotees across the country thronged temples dedicated to Lord Shiva on Tuesday to offer prayers, perform Jalabhishek and seek the blessings of the deity on the sacred occasion of Sawan Shivratri.
