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No illegal Bangladeshis in Assam: Tarun Gogoi

There are no illegal Bangladeshi nationals staying in Assam, stated Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi here Monday, attributing the recent violence in his state to the handiwork of 'devious elements'.7:31 PM on October 13

Decision on Bajrang Dal ban rests with centre: Naveen Patnaik

With all eyes on his state, Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Monday said the central government has to decide whether or not to ban the radical Hindu Bajrang Dal that has been accused of masterminding anti-Christian violence in the volatile Kandhamal district.6:30 PM on October 13

India's composite culture under attack from sectarianism: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said the most disturbing and dangerous aspect today was the assault on India's composite culture and appealed to the political leadership to preserve the pluralistic framework of the country.6:02 PM on October 13

Sectarian violence an attack on India's composite culture: PM

Hitting out against sectarian and communal forces, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said these were disturbing and dangerous and an assault on India's composite culture and needed to be put down with a firm hand.3:31 PM on October 13

Text of PM's speech at National Integration Council meeting

Following is the text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's speech at the 14th National Integration Council meeting here Monday:3:30 PM on October 13

People defy ban to offer prayers at sati site

Dozens of people in Chhattisgarh's Raipur district Monday offered prayers at the site where a woman committed 'sati' by jumping onto her husband's funeral pyre despite a ban imposed by the police on the worship of the woman.3:01 PM on October 13

Tribals call meeting after Bible translation attacks their beliefs

In the wake of a controversy following the recent translation of the Bible into a local language Kuduk, a number of tribal organisations have called a Mahapanchayat (large meeting) here Oct 19 to discuss issues related to their cultural identity.1:30 PM on October 13

'Buddhists not benefiting from India's inclusive growth policy'

India's nearly eight million Buddhists are not benefiting from the government's inclusive growth policy to enhance the socio-educational status of minorities, says Lama Chosphel Zotpa, a senior member of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM).11:30 AM on October 13

Deities under 'house arrest' for Kullu Dussehra finale

Two important local deities of Himachal Pradesh have been placed under 'house arrest' to prevent their followers from participating in the finale of the centuries-old Kullu Dussehra festival because every year the two sides clash with each other.10:00 AM on October 13

BSP to hold Muslim meet in Lucknow Monday

Uttar Pradesh's ruling Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) will organise an all India Muslim meet here Monday, a minister said.10:30 PM on October 12

March for peace in Orissa's riot hit Kandhamal

A peace rally was held Sunday in Orissa's riot hit Kandhamal district where communal violence in the past six weeks left at least 36 people dead and thousands, mostly Christians, homeless.9:32 PM on October 12

Six burnt alive in Andhra Pradesh; CBI probe ordered

The communal riots in Andhra Pradesh's Adilabad district took a turn for the worse Sunday as six members of a family, including a two-year-old child, were burnt alive in their house, prompting the state government to announce a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the incident.9:31 PM on October 12

The day Kerala devouts remained glued to TV

The melody of Gregorian chants invited visitors to catholic institutions in Kerala Sunday afternoon, as the devout remained glued to TV channels bringing live the canonisation ceremony of Sister Alphonsa in Vatican.7:32 PM on October 12

Chhattisgarh woman jumps onto husband's pyre, commits sati

A 71-year-old woman in a Chhattisgarh village jumped onto her husband's funeral pyre and committed suicide, creating a sensation as hundreds thronged to view the place of the alleged 'sati', a banned Hindu custom, police said Sunday.7:32 PM on October 12

'She sang with me, cut vegetables: that's my Alphonsamma'

Sister Mary is 91 but clearly remembers the days when 'Alphonsamma', annointed a saint by the Pope Sunday, would join the youngsters in mowing the lawn and cutting vegetables in the kitchen at a convent.6:33 PM on October 12