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North Carolina Hindu temple vandalised as police investigate damaged deity statue
A Hindu temple in North Carolina has become the focus of a police investigation after an act of vandalism damaged a sacred statue at the site, prompting concern among worshippers and advocacy groups about the safety of Hindu places of worship in the United States. Officials at the Sri Venkateswara Temple of North Carolina in Cary said one of the Dvarapalas, traditional guardian deities pos
North Carolina Hindu temple vandalised as police investigate damaged deity statue
A Hindu temple in North Carolina has become the focus of a police investigation after an act of vandalism damaged a sacred statue at the site, prompting concern among worshippers and advocacy groups about the safety of Hindu places of worship in the United States. Officials at the Sri Venkateswara Temple of North Carolina in Cary said one of the Dvarapalas, traditional guardian deities pos
Hindu auto driver beaten to death amid rising unrest in Bangladesh
A 28-year-old Hindu auto-rickshaw driver was beaten to death in southeastern Bangladesh, marking the latest fatality in a continuing wave of violence targeting minority communities amid ongoing political unrest. The victim, identified as Samir Das, was attacked in the Daganbhuiyan area of Chittagong on the night of January 11, according to local reports. His death is the seventh reported killing of a Hindu individual since unrest intensified across the country in late December. The
Hindu auto driver beaten to death amid rising unrest in Bangladesh
A 28-year-old Hindu auto-rickshaw driver was beaten to death in southeastern Bangladesh, marking the latest fatality in a continuing wave of violence targeting minority communities amid ongoing political unrest. The victim, identified as Samir Das, was attacked in the Daganbhuiyan area of Chittagong on the night of January 11, according to local reports. His death is the seventh reported killing of a Hindu individual since unrest intensified across the country in late December. The
Rubio warns global expansion of radical Islamic movements poses rising security threat
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Wednesday that radical Islamic movements represent a growing and consequential threat not only to the United States but to global security as a whole. Describing these organisations as revolutionary in nature, Rubio said their objectives extend far beyond holding limited territory, and instead involve expanding their influence across regions and cultures. He noted that the ideological framework guiding these groups envisions a broad reach
Rubio warns global expansion of radical Islamic movements poses rising security threat
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Wednesday that radical Islamic movements represent a growing and consequential threat not only to the United States but to global security as a whole. Describing these organisations as revolutionary in nature, Rubio said their objectives extend far beyond holding limited territory, and instead involve expanding their influence across regions and cultures. He noted that the ideological framework guiding these groups envisions a broad reach
Pakistan Denies Entry to 12 Hindu Pilgrims Traveling with Sikh Jatha for Guru Nanak Jayanti
In a move that has sparked outrage and concern, Pakistani authorities denied entry to 12 Hindu pilgrims who were part of a 1,932-member Sikh Jatha traveling to Pakistan to celebrate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The group crossed the Attari–Wagah border on Tuesday for the annual pilgrimage, but the 12 Hindu devotees were stopped at the immigration counters despite being initially cleared for travel. According to reports, their passports even bore immigration stamps before Paki
Pakistan Denies Entry to 12 Hindu Pilgrims Traveling with Sikh Jatha for Guru Nanak Jayanti
In a move that has sparked outrage and concern, Pakistani authorities denied entry to 12 Hindu pilgrims who were part of a 1,932-member Sikh Jatha traveling to Pakistan to celebrate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The group crossed the Attari–Wagah border on Tuesday for the annual pilgrimage, but the 12 Hindu devotees were stopped at the immigration counters despite being initially cleared for travel. According to reports, their passports even bore immigration stamps before Paki
Political War Between BJP and AAP in Delhi Over Waqf Amendment Bill 2025
A political war of words broke out in Delhi on April 5, 2025, between the BJP and AAP following the petition filed by Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan, who challenged the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the Supreme Court. Khan, a prominent member of AAP and former Chairman of the Delhi Waqf Board, has raised concerns that the Bill limits religious and cultural autonomy of Muslims, introduces arbitrary executive interference, and threatens minority rights in managing religious and charitable institution
Political War Between BJP and AAP in Delhi Over Waqf Amendment Bill 2025
A political war of words broke out in Delhi on April 5, 2025, between the BJP and AAP following the petition filed by Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan, who challenged the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the Supreme Court. Khan, a prominent member of AAP and former Chairman of the Delhi Waqf Board, has raised concerns that the Bill limits religious and cultural autonomy of Muslims, introduces arbitrary executive interference, and threatens minority rights in managing religious and charitable institution









