Religious Freedom
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US panel wants Pak on list for religious freedom violations
World | May 03, 2016, 04:14 PM ISTWashington: The US should designate Pakistan among nations listed as worst violators of religious freedom due to frequent attacks on minorities including Hindus in the country, an independent US religious commission has recommended to the
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US 'disappointed' after India denies visa to religious rights panel
World | Mar 08, 2016, 08:18 AM ISTWashington: The State Department was "disappointed" as India had refused visas to members of a US religious commission which plays important role in reviewing violations of religious freedom around the world, a top State Department
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Pakistan represents world's worst situation for religious freedom: US
World | Sep 20, 2014, 09:28 AM ISTWashington: Expressing concern over the deteriorating religious freedom in Pakistan, including attacks on minorities like Hindus and Christians, an independent, bipartisan US government commission has told lawmakers that Pakistan represents the worst situation in the
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Force-feeding row: Government committed to protect religious freedom
India | Jul 25, 2014, 06:21 PM ISTNew Delhi: Terming the recent incident of Shiv Sena MPs force-feeding a fasting Muslim as “regrettable” and “unfortunate”, the government today said it is committed to safeguard religious freedom of every citizen in India.Making a
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Sikhs urge Obama to work to ensure religious freedom
World | Nov 08, 2012, 11:32 PM ISTWashington, Nov 8: A Sikh advocacy group in the US has asked re-elected President Barack Obama to use his second term in office to focus more on issues related to preserving religious freedom.The Washington-based advocacy