New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah underscored that granting citizenship to persecuted minorities—Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis—from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh fulfils a historic promise made by India’s leaders.
Dhaka: Amidst the developments in Bangladesh's political trajectory, the resurgence of Islamists has been the one catching everyone's attention. A country with about 90 per cent Muslim population, this surely is not supposed to be alarming. But Bangladesh is no Middle East or Central Asia — wherein religion profoundly shaped their political systems. Religion, albeit a strong influence, has more cultural and symbolic presence than a political one — whereby Bangladesh's political establishment is influenced by principles of nationalism, socialism, secularism and democracy. Here, cultural and ethnolinguistic identity have historically taken precedence over religious one.
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday reserved its decision on the Delhi government’s plea seeking permission to allow the use of certified green firecrackers to celebrate Diwali in the national capital.
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Reaffirming Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unwavering commitment to achieving the goal of a terrorism-free J&K, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that the security forces will continue to enjoy full freedom to crush any attempt to threaten peace in the region.
Ayodhya, Oct 9 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with her family, performed the aarti of Lord Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Thursday.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal, alleging that it has institutionalised political violence and corruption while the state reels under a natural disaster.
California, Oct 8 (IANS) Several members of the Indian-American community and advocacy organisations in the United States have voiced their appreciation as California officially designated Diwali-- the 'Festival of Lights'-- as a statewide holiday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 8 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday finally broke his silence on the Sabarimala gold plating controversy, describing the Opposition’s protests in the Legislative Assembly as "excessive", while commending the Speaker for his handling of the situation.
Pathanamthitta (Kerala), Oct 8 (IANS) The controversy surrounding the gold plating of the Dwarapalaka idols at Sabarimala has deepened, with Tantri (priest) Kandararu Rajeevar openly disputing claims made by Murari Babu.
Surat, Oct 6 (IANS) Ghari is a long-standing tradition in Surat, especially on the occasion of Sharad Purnima. This energising sweet was introduced by Devshankar Shukla in 1838 for freedom fighters. It gained popularity after being served to Tatya Tope and his soldiers following the 1857 rebellion, eventually becoming synonymous with Surat.
