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International Society for Krishna Consciousness: Religious organisation
International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), commonly referred to as the Hare Krishna movement, is a Gaudiya Vaishnava Hindu religious organization. It was founded by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada on 13 July 1966 in New York City. ISKCON's main headquarters is in Mayapur, West Bengal, India and it claims approximately 1 million members globally.

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Bangladesh Tensions: Police Use Tear Gas on Hindus; India Concerned Over ISKCON Monk’s Arrest [Video]

Bangladesh Tensions: Police Use Tear Gas on Hindus; India Concerned Over ISKCON Monk’s Arrest

Tensions flare in Bangladesh as police used tear gas to disperse a large group of Hindu protesters in Dhaka and Chittagong, following the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent ISKCON monk. Das,..

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Bangladesh summons India's envoy over breach of diplomatic premises in Agartala

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'Bangladesh govt merely bystander': RSS condemns 'inhuman atrocities against Hindus by Islamic extremists'

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Bangladesh must fulfil responsibility of shielding minorities: Govt on incidents of violence against Hindus

The 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..
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Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari: Bangladesh monk who’s sparked calls for a ban on Iskcon

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'We are with Centre on this': Mamata Banerjee on Iskcon priest's arrest in Bangladesh

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