Hindus
Adherents of the religion of Hinduism
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Hindus are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism, also known by its endonym Sanātana Dharma. Historically, the term has also been used as a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for people living in the Indian subcontinent.
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'Must get a fair trial': India warns Bangladesh over arrested Hindu priest, othersThe ministry of external affairs emphasized the need for a fair trial for Hindus, including Iskcon priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, who were arrested in Bangladesh. Das's bail request was denied by a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CJI-led bench to hear 'Bhojshala temple-Kamal Maula mosque' disputeSupreme Court stays proceedings on the Bhojshala temple-Kamal Maula mosque dispute, directs it to be heard with other petitions challenging the Places of Worship Act. The 11th-century monument is..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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VHP launches nationwide campaign to 'free' temples from government controlThe Vishva Hindu Parishad announced a nationwide campaign to free temples from government control, citing discriminatory practices against Hindus. Organising general secretary Milind Parande noted..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Seen hundreds of such lunatics': Religious body brushes off Pannun’s threat to Maha KumbhThe Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad dismisses threats by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun against the Maha Kumbh, calling them attempts to sow discord between Hindus and Sikhs. President..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rambhadracharya, who played key role in Ram Temple case, slams RSS chief's 'mandir' remarkJagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya criticized RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remark on not raking up Ram temple-like issues elsewhere, calling it influenced by appeasement politics. He expressed displeasure..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh hurting values of humanity: CM DhamiIndiaTimes - Published | |
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Protect Bangladesh Hindus, Mayawati tells CentreIndiaTimes - Published | SC to hear on December 12 petitions against Places of Worship ActThe Supreme Court will address challenges to the Places of Worship Act, which prevents legal disputes aiming to alter the religious nature of sites established during independence. Several Hindus have..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Travesty of justice': Former SC judge on top court's Ram mandir judgementFormer Supreme Court Justice RF Nariman criticized the 2019 Ayodhya verdict, calling it a "travesty of justice" for neglecting secularism. He questioned awarding the disputed land to Hindus despite..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Because of mistake of Congress, they are suffering': BSP chief Mayawati on Bangladesh issueBSP chief Mayawati criticized Congress's silence on alleged atrocities against Hindus, particularly Dalits, in Bangladesh. She urged the BJP-led central government to intervene and protect the victims..IndiaTimes - Published |
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri to visit Bangladesh on December 9 amid Hindu attack unrestIndia's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Bangladesh on December 9. He will meet his counterpart and other officials. This visit follows increased violence against Hindus in Bangladesh...IndiaTimes - Published | Bengal LoP threatens trade embargo on Bangladesh if attacks on Hindus don't stopIndiaTimes - Published |
'No justification for such actions': Jama Masjid Shahi Imam condemns injustices against Hindus in BangladeshSyed Ahmed Bukhari, the Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid, Delhi, has condemned the attacks on the Hindu minority in Bangladesh and urged the interim government headed by Muhammad Yunus to take swift action...IndiaTimes - Published | After hospitals, hotels and restaurants in Tripura says won't serve Bangladeshi citizensThe All Tripura Hotel & Restaurant Owners' Association has decided to cease serving Bangladeshi guests due to disrespect towards the Indian flag and mistreatment of Hindus in Bangladesh. Additionally,..IndiaTimes - Published |
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'Bangladesh govt merely bystander': RSS condemns 'inhuman atrocities against Hindus by Islamic extremists'RSS condemns extremist violence against minorities in Bangladesh, urging the government to halt such atrocities and release imprisoned Iskcon monk Chinmoy Krishna Das. India emphasizes the interim..IndiaTimes - Published | Bangladesh must fulfil responsibility of shielding minorities: Govt on incidents of violence against HindusThe Indian government has urged the interim government in Dhaka to ensure the safety of all minorities, amidst a rise in violence against Hindus and other minority communities. India calls for a fair..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Cannot dismiss as media exaggeration': MEA tells Bangladesh govt on attacks on Hindus, minoritiesIndiaTimes - Published | Global bodies accused of double standards by VHP amid Bangladeshi crisisThe Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has criticized the UNHRC and UN for their inaction regarding the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh, urging the Bangladeshi government to address these issues and take..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kolkata police officer injured as protests against attacks on Bangladesh minority Hindus turn violentA clash erupted in Kolkata between police and Hindu Mahasabha members protesting violence against minorities in Bangladesh. The protest, sparked by the arrest of a Hindu priest on sedition charges,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Violence against Hindus extremely worrying': Priyanka Gandhi calls for intervention by Centre in BangladeshPriyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Indian leaders expressed concern over the arrest of an ISKCON monk in Bangladesh on sedition charges and ongoing violence against Hindu minorities. The Indian government..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Hindus not represented in USCIRF, says Indian diaspora bodyHindus criticize USCIRF for biased reports against India. USCIRF appoints new members Maureen Ferguson, Vicky Hartzler, Asif Mahmood. Khanderao Kand from FIIDS criticizes USCIRF's lack of diversity,..IndiaTimes - Published | Hindu population decreased by 8%, Muslims grew in India by 43% between 1950-2015: EAC-PM studyResponding to it, Amit Malviya, Bhartiya Janta Party's in-charge of the National Information and Technology Department on Wednesday targeted the Congress party over the report and said that if the..DNA - Published |
