Hindu
Religious Garments Ban Sparks College Protests in India
Colleges in Karnataka, India, have started banning the use of any religious garment not explicitly called for in their dress code. This prevents Muslim women from…
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Buddhism
Ladakh Becomes First Buddhist-Majority Union Territory in India
For decades Buddhist leaders have campaigned for separation Over the course of two days, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) divided Jammu and Kashmir into two territories[/tweetit]. They…
Hinduism
The Problem with Modi’s Plan to Refurbish a Hindu Temple
Critics say Varanasi’s essence will be lost The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Hindu nationalist government has subjected the ancient Indian city of Varanasi to structural changes.[/tweetit]…
Hinduism
Peaceful Protest by Hindus Demanding Temple Near 16th Century Mosque
Over 200,000 monks and Hindu activists gather at Ayodhya to bring attention to construction of temple. On Sunday, over 200,000 monks and Hindu activists assembled in…
Christianity
Arrests Made After Hindus Are Forced to Convert to Christianity
Financial inducements were supposedly offered The police in Uttar Pradesh arrested Brahmanand and Mann Singh after Shivkumar Singh, a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)…
Hinduism
Modi Speaking Out Against Violence in India
Many perpetrators support BJP, the Prime Minister’s own party Narendra Modi, the Indian Prime Minister has urged his country’s citizens to reject religious violence[/tweetit] on August…
Hinduism
Huge Protests All Over India About Muslim Violence, Both Christians and Hindus Get Involved
Many believe the Central and State governments are complicit in the matter. Indian citizens all over the country held aloft placards and posters when they took…
Hinduism
Controversial Hindu Priest Elected Leader of India’s Biggest State
Modi’s party picks the controversial Yogi Adityanath as leader of Uttar Pradesh. Indian politics took a surprising turn electing controversial Hindu priest as Chief Minister[/tweetit] of…
Hinduism
India’s New Law: Politicians Cannot Use Religion to Win Elections
India court rules elections must be secular The Supreme Court of India on Monday ruled the use of religion and caste in seeking votes or in…
Hinduism
Are Indian-American Hindus Really Going to Vote for Trump?
Indian-American support for Donald Trump may change after Republican Hindu Coalition faux pas. At a time when recent scandals have tilted the scales against the Republican…
Hinduism
Amit Shah: Hindu Religion Has Solutions for All Problems
Controversial Indian politician Amit Shah praises Hinduism. Amit Shah is a well-known man in the political world in India. He has a crooked past, and many…
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Narendra Modi on Religion and Politics in India
“My Government’s Only Religion is India First,” says PM Narendra Modi. Elected last year, Narendra Modi has done a ton of amazing things for the country…