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US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said with Indias youth, its optimism, its powerful democratic example and its increasing stature on the world stage, it makes perfect sense that the US at this time should seek to build on the strong foundation of its years of cooperation with India. (Photo: AP)

Senators ask Tillerson to designate Pak as country of particular...

The appeal has been made in lieu of Pakistan's discriminatory laws which continue to prosecute individuals due to their...

28 Oct 2017 8:16 AM GMT

The ninth Guru, also known as Hind ki Chaddar (protector of Hindu religion), was born at Amritsar in AD 1621. He was a man of learning, a renouncer (of vices) as well as a warrior.

Mystic Mantra: Guru Tegh Bahadur Protector of dharma

Guru Tegh Bahadur's calm, meditative nature reflects in his Bani, preserved in the Guru Granth Sahib.

24 Nov 2017 1:19 AM GMT

The applicants also need to come out with ideas for successful programme activities to counter hateful or discriminatory public messages with positive messages. (Photo: AP File)

US to provide USD 500,000 to NGO to promote religious freedom in India

The US State Department also announced a similar grant for Sri Lanka.

9 Nov 2017 5:57 AM GMT

The US State Department also announced a similar grant for Sri Lanka. (Photo: AP/File)

US to grant USD 500,000 to NGO that promotes religious freedom in...

Recipients of grants for India and Sri Lanka would be announced after screening of applications.

8 Nov 2017 2:21 PM GMT

Congressman Mike Pompeo. (Photo: AP)

Let's face up to reality

It's only a coincidence that the report was published a few days before secretary of state Mike Pompeo visits India.

24 Jun 2019 8:04 PM GMT

Naveed Walter, President of Human Rights Focus Pakistan, apprised the United Nations about the biased behaviour of Chinese and Pakistani regimes against minorities in their respective countries. (Photo: ANI)

US, UK, Canada slam China, Pak for persecuting minorities

China and Pakistan have been condemned internationally for cracking down on the minorities living in their countries.

23 Aug 2019 5:14 AM GMT

Shivraj Singh Chouhan (PTI file photo)

After UP, Madhya Pradesh passes love jihad Bill

The bill puts onus on the accused and those associated with accused including organisations and institutions, to prove...

26 Dec 2020 10:55 PM GMT

Female Muslim students wearing burqa and hijab talk to a police officer during their protest, outside the Shivamogga District collectors office, in Shivamogga, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Hijab not essential practice of Islam: Karnataka govt to HC

AG said that the practice of wearing hijab must pass the test of Constitutional morality & individual dignity outlined...

18 Feb 2022 6:44 PM GMT

This is about keeping Pakistan: first, safe; second, strong; third, prosperous; and maybe eventually all three at the same time.

Pakistan rejects US blacklisting over religious freedom violations

Ensuring equal treatment of minorities, enjoyment of human rights without any discrimination is cardinal principle of...

12 Dec 2018 7:36 AM GMT

A high-octane trade dispute between the worlds two largest economies - China and the US - will harm global trade this year as it would give rise to protectionism, an EIU report says.

China very troubling country for religious freedom: Top US diplomat

Authorities defined 26 religious activities, including Islam, Christianity, Tibetan Buddhism practices, illegal without...

30 May 2018 6:30 AM GMT

Xiong Gaowu is famed as an expert eyeball-shaver which basically means he washes peoples eyes with a knife. (Photo: Pixabay)

College asks 4 Kashmiri students to shave beards

The students were told by the school management that if they fail to do so, they could face expulsion.

8 Aug 2018 7:54 PM GMT

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that US investments in China would bear the brunt of any trade war. (Photo: AP)

Sikhs, Hindus targeted in Pakistan, says Rex Tillerson

Tillerson had said the Chinese government tortures and imprisons thousands for their religious beliefs.

16 Aug 2017 9:18 PM GMT