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November 27, 2024 7:02 PM

Bangladesh High Court Seeks Government’s Stance on ISKCON

The High Court (HC) of Bangladesh on Wednesday directed the government to clarify its position regarding the Hindu religious organization ISKCON, its activities, and the measures it has taken concerning the group. The directive came during a hearing...

November 27, 2024 6:26 PM

India, Japan launch economic security dialogue to strengthen industrial and technological resilience

India and Japan inaugurated their first-ever Dialogue on Economic Security in Tokyo on Wednesday, focusing on bolstering industrial and technological resilience. The dialogue included discussions on strategic trade and technology, with senior officia...

November 26, 2024 11:04 PM

Pakistan: Violent clashes erupt as PTI protestors seize Islamabad’s zero point

After violent clashes with security forces that left at least six people dead earlier in the day, thousands of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protestors have forced their way into Islamabad and seized Zero Point 'D-Chowk,' where they plan to stage an...

November 26, 2024 10:27 PM

‘Committed to upholding communal harmony,’ Says Bangladesh govt after jailing Hindu priest

Facing severe backlash from Hindus worldwide over the shocking arrest and jailing of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, the spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sanatan Jagaran Mancha and head of Pundarik Dham in Chittagong, the Bangladesh government, led by...

November 26, 2024 6:25 PM

Bangladeshi cybercriminals target ISKCON’s spiritual media platforms after arrest of Hindu priest

Hours after Bangladeshi authorities arrested and sent Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari to jail, ISKCON Bangladesh reported on Tuesday that its official social media page—critical for the promotion of Sanatan Dharma and the well-being of...

November 26, 2024 4:22 PM

Bangladesh: Sound grenades fired, batons used against supporters of Chinmoy Prabhu in Chittagong

In Bangladesh, law enforcement authorities used batons and fired sound grenades at devotees and followers of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, also known as Chinmoy Prabhu of ISKCON Pundrik Dham, who had gathered outside the Chittagong Magistrate's Co...

November 26, 2024 3:44 PM

India urges Bangladesh to ensure safety of Hindus and all minorities after arrest of Hindu priest

India has expressed its "deep concern" over the arrest and subsequent denial of bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sanatan Jagaran Mancha and head of Pundarik Dham in Chittagong. Das was taken into custody by the...

November 26, 2024 2:47 PM

Four troops killed in Pakistan as protesters demand release of ex-PM Khan

Authorities fired tear gas on Tuesday in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad to scatter protesters demanding the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, in demonstrations they said killed four paramilitary troops. The interior ministry warne...

November 25, 2024 11:07 PM

Cabinet approves National Mission on Natural Farming with ₹2,481 crore outlay

The Union Cabinet on Monday approved the launch of the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme. The mission will operate with a total financial outlay of ₹2,481 crore, with ₹1,584 crore contributed by...

November 25, 2024 8:17 PM

Bangladesh: Sanatani leader Chinmoy Krishna Das arrested at Dhaka airport

In Bangladesh, Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari of ISKCON Pundrik Dham was arrested at Dhaka airport by the police. He is the spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote, an organization advocating for minority rights and security. ...

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