Global advocacy group calls for US action against killing of Hindus in Bangladesh

IANS | December 29, 2025 9:30 PM

Washington, Dec 29 (IANS) A leading global advocacy organisation, Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), has written to members of the United States Congress drawing attention to escalating violence and intimidation targeting Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.

Tripura student killing: Rahul Gandhi, Mizoram CM demand strict punishment

IANS | December 29, 2025 7:42 PM

New Delhi/Agartala, Dec 29 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition (LoP), in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, Congress Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi, along with the Mizoram Chief Minister and several organisations, on Monday condemned the brutal assault and subsequent death of Tripura student Angel Chakma in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun, describing it as a “horrific hate crime” and demanding strict punishment for the culprits.

Bangladesh reports 71 blasphemy-linked attacks on Hindus from June-Dec: Report

IANS | December 28, 2025 9:25 PM

Dhaka, Dec 28 (IANS) At least 71 incidents related to blasphemy allegations against Hindu minorities were reported in Bangladesh from June-December this year, Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) said in a report. The HRCBM documented cases from more than 30 districts, including Chandpur, Chattogram, Dinajpur, Lalmonirhat, Sunamganj, Khulna, Comilla, Gazipur, Tangail and Sylhet, according to the report.