'Forced conversions and marriages': Minorities facing persecution in Pakistan, government informs Parliament
Thursday, 20 March 2025 The Union government told Parliament there have been reports of violence and discrimination against minority communities, including Hindus, in Pakistan. Many Hindus are reportedly migrating from Sindh province due to intimidation, abduction, forced conversions and forced marriages. Hindu migrants in India can apply for Long Term Visas and seek permanent settlement and Indian citizenship.
India's gender parity ranking slipped to 131 out of 148 countries in the 2025 Global Gender Gap Index, despite a slight improvement in its overall score. The.. IndiaTimes
Rachel Reeves said the use of hotels to house asylum seekers will end this Parliament. She pledged funding to cut the backlog, hear more appeals and return those with no right to stay. The changes aim to save taxpayers £1bn a year, Reeves told MPs during her spending review. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
New Zealand’s Parliament suspended three opposition lawmakers, Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, and Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, over their haka performance in protest of a controversial bill. The bill, supported by the conservative government, sparked backlash from the Māori community, with critics claiming it represented an anti-Māori agenda. This protest, the most severe disciplinary action against lawmakers in New Zealand’s history, signals a growing debate over Māori culture’s role in public life and the nation’s push for Indigenous rights.
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Usha Vance’s decision to wear a traditional mantilla at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration has sparked controversy and raised eyebrows worldwide. Why did the Second Lady choose to honor the Catholic tradition with this symbolic gesture? In this video, we dive into the deeper meaning behind Usha’s choice, exploring its cultural and religious significance. A Hindu by faith, Usha has supported her husband, Vice President JD Vance, through his conversion to Catholicism—now, her bold display of respect at the Vatican draws attention from both critics and supporters. Was this a political statement, a gesture of respect, or something more? Watch as we unpack the tension between faith, politics, and symbolism at this historic event with the first American pope.
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A tragic stampede at the Lairai Devi temple in Goa’s Shirgao village claimed six lives and left around 80 injured during the fire-walking ritual of the Lairai Zatra festival. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant confirmed the fatalities and pledged full support to victims' families. Five of the injured are critical and on ventilator support, according to state health minister Vishwajit Rane. Prime Minister Modi extended condolences. The Lairai Zatra is one of Goa's most important Hindu festivals. Deadly stampedes are a recurring risk at large religious gatherings in India.
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