India's new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Here's what to know The Indian government has said those eligible can apply for Indian citizenship through an online portal. World 15 Mar, 2024
India's new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Why? The Indian government has said those eligible can apply for Indian citizenship through an online portal. World 13 Mar, 2024
Indian police arrest over 500 for Delhi sectarian violence NEW DELHI: Indian police have arrested 514 people for deadly Hindu-Muslim violence that broke out in the capital, the government said, as it faced mounting international criticism for failing to protect minority Muslims. Police said the toll from... Women 28 Feb, 2020
Sri Lanka on alert as Buddhist hardliners hold first meeting after Easter attacks KANDY: Police lined the streets of the Sri Lankan highland town of Kandy on Sunday and the army was on standby as hardline Buddhist monks gathered for their first big assembly since Easter attacks by Islamist militants on churches and luxury... Women 07 Jul, 2019
Zuckerberg�s Holocaust comment puts Facebook on the spot NEW YORK: Denying the Holocaust happened is probably OK on Facebook. Calling for a mob to kill Jews is not. Mark Zuckerberg’s awkward and eyebrow-raising attempt this week to explain where Facebook draws the line illustrates the complexities... Mobile & Apps 20 Jul, 2018
INSIGHT-Police, politicians accused of joining Sri Lanka's anti-Muslim riots KANDY, Sri Lanka: Police and politicians backed by the country's former strongman President Mahinda Rajapaksa joined anti-Muslim riots that rocked Sri Lanka's Kandy district this month, according to witnesses, officials and CCTV footage reviewed by... Women 25 Mar, 2018
Religious rights most vital for US Christians WASHINGTON: Americans place a higher priority on preserving the religious freedom of Christians than of other faith groups, ranking Muslims as the least deserving of the protections, according to a new survey. Solid majorities said it was... Women 30 Dec, 2015
Chhota Rajan brought to India following arrest in Bali New Delhi, November 6 An alleged Indian gangster who spent more than 20 years on the run arrived in New Delhi today to face charges relating to dozens of crimes including murder, extortion and drug trafficking after he was arrested in... Women 07 Nov, 2015
Mumbai bomb blasts plotter Yakub Memon hanged Mumbai, July 3 India executed convicted bomb plotter Yakub Memon today for conspiring in the nation’s deadliest attack, a series of blasts that killed hundreds in Mumbai more than two decades ago. Memon was hanged at Nagpur jail in the... Women 31 Jul, 2015
No stay on Mumbai bomb plotter�s execution NEW DELHI, July 29 India’s top court on Wednesday rejected a last-ditch plea by a convicted bomb plotter, clearing the way for his execution. Yakub Memon had petitioned the Supreme Court to halt his hanging, scheduled to take place tomorrow... Women 30 Jul, 2015
Fury after Bollywood star says death row bomber innocent NEW DELHI: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan urged India's top court Sunday to spare the life of a convicted bomb plotter due to be hanged this week, declaring him innocent and sparking a political furore. The Supreme Court is expected on Monday... Travel Abroad 26 Jul, 2015
Mumbai serial blasts plotter on death row loses final appeal New Delhi, July 21 India’s top court today rejected a final appeal by Yakub Memon, a key plotter of bomb attacks that killed hundreds in Mumbai in 1993, paving the way for his execution. Media reports said Yakub Memon would hang on July 30 —... Women 22 Jul, 2015
