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Bangladesh continues to target Hindus, freezes bank accounts of Chinmoy Krishna Das and 16 others associated with Iskcon

IANS | November 29, 2024 3:11 PM

Dhaka, Nov 29 (IANS) In spite of facing a severe backlash from Hindus all over the world over the shocking arrest and jailing of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, the Bangladesh government headed by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has reportedly ordered the country's banks to freeze accounts of 17 people with "interests associated" with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Bangladesh.

AAP's Chadha calls for RS debate on arrest of ISKCON priest, atrocities in Bangladesh

IANS | November 29, 2024 2:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) AAP MP Raghav Chadha on Friday raised a crucial issue in the Rajya Sabha, calling for the suspension of the House’s proceedings to discuss the ongoing atrocities against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and the recent arrest of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) priest Chinmoy Krishna Das.

Freedom of religion must be preserved: UK MP over attacks on Hindus in B’desh

IANS | November 29, 2024 12:14 AM

London, Nov 29 (IANS) The U.K. Conservative MP Bob Blackman lashed out at the Bangladeshi interim government over the attacks on the Hindu community in Bangladesh following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August this year.

Nine killed, 40 houses buried by landslides in Uganda

IANS | November 28, 2024 8:37 PM

Kampala, Nov 28 (IANS) Nine bodies have been recovered, and more fatalities are feared following landslides in Uganda's eastern district of Bulambuli, an official said on Thursday.

Devkinandan Thakur urges formation of 'Sanatan Board' to protect Hindus amid Bangladesh violence

IANS | November 28, 2024 1:32 PM

Mathura, Nov 28 (IANS) Renowned spiritual guru, Devkinandan Thakur, expressed deep concern on Thursday over the ongoing violence and atrocities against Hindus who are in a minority in neighbouring Bangladesh. Thakur emphasised the urgent need for a ‘Sanatan Board’ in India to safeguard the community from such threats in future.

Ex-DGP of J&K Vaid urges PM Modi to address atrocities in Bangladesh on global stage

IANS | November 28, 2024 12:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Former Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir, S.P. Vaid, on Thursday raised concerns over the ongoing violence and atrocities against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the issue on the global stage.

Crackdown on human trafficking syndicate; NIA conducts searches in 6 states

IANS | November 28, 2024 9:24 AM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out extensive searches at 22 locations in six states on Thursday as part of a major crackdown on an international human trafficking syndicate.

Arab Water Conference opens in Jordan to address regional water challenges

IANS | November 27, 2024 9:22 PM

Amman, Nov 27 (IANS) The 6th Arab Water Conference opened on Wednesday at Jordan's eastern shores of the Dead Sea to tackle challenges in water resource management across the Arab region.

Seoul hit by heaviest snowfall in over 100 years causing injuries, traffic chaos

IANS | November 27, 2024 5:33 PM

Seoul, Nov 27 (IANS) The heaviest snowfall for November in 117 years blanketed Seoul and the surrounding regions Wednesday, causing injuries, disrupting traffic and cutting off power supplies, as authorities are on high alert for more snow later this week.

India hopes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal will halt widening conflict

IANS | November 27, 2024 3:20 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) India on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, hoping that the development would finally result in peace and stability in the wider region which had been engulfed in tension due to the long conflict.

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Bangladesh continues to target Hindus, freezes bank accounts of Chinmoy Krishna Das and 16 others associated with Iskcon

AAP's Chadha calls for RS debate on arrest of ISKCON priest, atrocities in Bangladesh

Freedom of religion must be preserved: UK MP over attacks on Hindus in B’desh

Nine killed, 40 houses buried by landslides in Uganda

Devkinandan Thakur urges formation of 'Sanatan Board' to protect Hindus amid Bangladesh violence

Ex-DGP of J&K Vaid urges PM Modi to address atrocities in Bangladesh on global stage

Crackdown on human trafficking syndicate; NIA conducts searches in 6 states

Arab Water Conference opens in Jordan to address regional water challenges

Seoul hit by heaviest snowfall in over 100 years causing injuries, traffic chaos

India hopes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal will halt widening conflict

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