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UN Rights Experts flag Discrimination in ECI’s SIR exercise, seek India’s response
Three United Nations’ Special Rapporteurs have formally written to the Indian government on expressing serious concerns over alleged discrimination against the minorities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) conducted by the ECI –especially in West Bengal –and seeking information on steps taken to ensure that the process aligns with India’s obligations under international human rights law
US and India must learn from MLK and Gandhi, end the politics of hate
People of colour, indigenous people and Muslims continue to face discrimination and othering
The Secular onslaught on the Muslim public psyche
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Khadim Rizvi’s insensitive call for a nuclear attack on France
Leader of an extremist religious group, Rizvi demanded the declaration of a jihad against France for allowing caricatures of Prophet Mohammad.
Vigil in memory of the victims of Sikh Genocide held in Surrey
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Statements by Muslim religio-political leaders condemned
Over 100 Indians condemn Paris beheadings, deplore outrageous statements by Muslim religious and political leaders
Why did Pak Minister plagiarise PM Modi’s ‘ghar me ghuskar’ line?
Is Pakistan guilty of terror attacks? But how did it dare attack India ‘ghar me ghuskar’? Bhakts on both sides are confused!
Appeal to Americans to reject Hindu nationalism in the US: Hindus For Human Rights
The US-based peace organisation of eminent Hindu-American citizens, mostly of Indian origin has urged their fellow citizens to stay inclusive
Debate: To blame or not to blame Islam for the Paris beheading?
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‘Defamation in the guise of criticism is Western Hypocrisy’, argues Faizur Rahman; ‘Absolving Islam of all responsibility is an apologist argument,’ responds Arshad Alam
Pakistan: At least 7 killed, 70 injured in blast at Peshawar Madrassa
The blast took place in a seminary during a Quran class, around 8 AM after an unidentified man left a bag in the study hall
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