US panel says India religious freedom worsens significantly

New Delhi, 25/4: A US commission said Monday that religious freedom has deteriorated “significantly” in India under the Modi government as it again recommended targeted sanctions over abuses.     It was the third straight year that the US Commission on International Religious Freedom asked that India be placed on a list of “countries of…

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Northeast EC sends opinion to Jharkhand Governor in Hemant Soren mining lease case, CM denies reports

Ranchi, 25/7:  Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday alleged blatant misuse of constitutional authorities and public agencies after reports claimed that the Election Commission recommended his disqualification as an MLA in the mining lease case.   No communication in this regard has been received by the Chief Minister’s Office from either the Election Commission…

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Court summons Lalu, Tej Pratap, Hema Yadav and others in land for job case

New Delhi: The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday summoned former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav and 77 others accused in he land-for-job case. Additionally, Tej Pratap Yadav and Hema Yadav have also been summoned. The court has taken cognizance of all three charge sheets, including conclusive charges filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Special…

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Siddheshwar Swami of Jnanayogashrama passes away

Vijaypura, 3/1: Siddeshwar Swami, the seer of the Jnanayogashrama here, who was known for his scholarly discourses and powerful oratory passed away on Monday. The 81-year-old seer was suffering from age-related ailments for some time now.   Announcing the passing away of the seer who was known as “walking god” among his disciples, Deputy Commissioner…

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