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Karachi, Pakistan: Women march for autonomy, gendered equality, resistance
Karachi, Pakistan’s port city marched and marched with slogans like #MeraJismMeriMarzi #Azaadi #AuratMarchKarachi #AuratMarch for women’s dignity, autonomy and voice
Kabul Gurudwara Attack being used to stir Anti-Muslim sentiment
In the wake of the terrorist attack on the Gurudwara in Kabul, the Anti-Muslim IT cells in India have gone into overdrive to stir up communal hate. As Sikhs, we refuse to be a part of this rhetoric!
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Modi’s visit to Bangladesh deferred
Bangladesh told India fresh dates for the commemorative events would be conveyed later.
Namo’s India a parody of Zia’s oppressive regime in Pakistan?
Zia's theological reforms created conditions of 'mob rule'. Summative justice at the local level reflected the lack of rule of law as a principle. Religion and sectarian majoritarianism were invoked to suppress dissent and to dispense with democracy. Is this where India is headed today?
Illegal border crossing: More Indians cross over to B’Desh than Bangladeshis to India
Migration from India to Bangladesh has increased by 50% in one year
Large-scale Bangladeshi migration to Assam a myth?
Migration data released by Census department debunks claims of ethno-chauvinist groups
Minorities in neighbouring countries -FAQs
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India condemns attack on Nankana Sahib, asks Pak to take urgent action
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Bangladesh’s Border Guards for the first time in decades has released the number of illegal immigrants to India
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