Christians struggling in Pakistan due to relentless persecution: Report

IANS | August 31, 2025 2:49 PM

Islamabad, Aug 31 (IANS) The Christian minority in Pakistan is struggling due to relentless persecution and legal vulnerability, and the community, which comprises 1.6 per cent of the population, faces a society increasingly moving toward religious homogenisation, a report has said.

Historic Sikh shrine in Pakistan faces encroachment and decay: Report

IANS | August 29, 2025 9:14 PM

Islamabad, Aug 29 (IANS) Several Hindu and Sikh religious sites that became part of Pakistan after the 1947 partition are in a dilapidated condition with many having been completely erased, including the historic Gurdwara Shaheed Ganj Bhai Taru Singh in Lahore, a report cited on Friday.

RSS chief clarifies stance on retirement at 75, dismisses speculation

IANS | August 28, 2025 8:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed lingering controversies over retirement norms during “100 Years Journey of Sangh – New Horizon” on Thursday, firmly stating that he never advocated for anyone, including himself or political figures, to retire at 75.

Mohan Bhagwat advocates three children per Indian family to combat demographic decline

IANS | August 28, 2025 7:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat urged every Indian couple to have three children while answering questions of audiences during a programme “100 Varsh ki Sangh Yatra” on Thursday, emphasising the need to maintain a sustainable fertility rate to prevent community extinction and ensure national stability.