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Articles tagged with "Minorities in India"

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Signing of the Indus Waters Treaty on 19 September 1960, with the Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru (left), Pakistani President Ayub Khan (center), and World Bank Vice President Sir William Iliff (right). (World Bank)

India violated over 100 international commitments, reveals Pakistan TV Digital's research

A Pakistan TV Digital investigation identifies repeated violations, suspensions and delays by India involving water-sharing, border, trade, investment and diplomatic commitments across more than 100 international agreements.

6 DAYS AGO

Shiv Sena flag. (File photo: Prokerala)

How a supermajority in one Indian state weaponized politics against Muslims

A coalition in India's second most populous state secured a two-thirds majority, leaving its Muslim minority, already targeted by three new laws, fearing what will happen next.

June 25, 2026

How Pakistan's accountability highlights India's minority protections gap

How Pakistan's accountability highlights India's minority protections gap

The fatal shooting of two Sikh caretakers at a gurdwara in Mardan led to a quick police response, while in India, religious minorities are regularly targetted.

June 23, 2026

Village Gurdwara, Patiala India (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Indian activist refuses to end ‘tower-top’ protest until anti-sacrilege law is implemented

Activist Gurjeet Singh Khalsa continues his prolonged tower protest in Punjab, demanding strict implementation not just passage of a proposed anti-sacrilege law.

April 13, 2026

Christian devotees attend mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church near Campbell Bay on Great Nicobar Island on March 27, 2026. (Photo: AFP/File)

US Christian leaders urge India to withdraw FCRA amendment bill: Report

They say the legislation would empower authorities to seize assets built by charities if their foreign funding registration lapses or is cancelled, even due to procedural delays.

April 4, 2026

India could seize Catholic Church assets under proposed law

India could seize Catholic Church assets under proposed law

India’s new Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill, if passed, will let the government seize minority institutions’ funds, property, and assets, raising concerns over religious freedom, transparency, and the rights of Christians and other minorities.

March 28, 2026

Screengrab shows a Muslim passenger who was allegedly beaten by a group of around 20 men on a passenger train in India because of his religious identity. (Photo: X/TheMuslim)

Muslim passenger assaulted on train over religious identity in India

He alleges that he was forcibly pulled aside and assaulted by around 20 people; claims that he was targeted after the group noticed his beard and skull cap.

February 12, 2026

 Modi targets TMC, claims ‘infiltrators’ stealing rights of youth, tribals

Modi targets TMC, claims ‘infiltrators’ stealing rights of youth, tribals

Warns young citizens are being deprived of opportunities because of policies that, according to him, prioritize ‘infiltrators’ over citizens.

February 6, 2026

Bhojshala and Kamal Maula mosque site, Dhar Madhya Pradesh. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Friday prayers denied at historic mosque in Indian state despite SC order

Locals say Muslims were prevented from entering the disputed complex despite prior assurances from the authorities.

January 24, 2026