minorities

Telangana govt to establish special degree colleges for minorities in 10 districts

May 10, 2026 7:24 am

The 10 districts in Telangana during undivided Andhra Pradesh were reorganised into 33 during the previous BRS regime. The proposed colleges would be equipped with skill development and AI (Artificial Intelligence) training for the students.

‘Abysmal record’: MEA rejects Pakistan claim on Indian minorities

December 29, 2025 8:43 pm

Responding to media queries on comments by Pakistani Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi firmly dismissed the allegations, describing them as coming from a country with an abysmal and well-documented human rights record.

If he's really concerned, Rahul should have appointed SC, ST or minority person as LoP: Rajnath

November 08, 2025 5:45 pm

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing rallies in Bihar’s Rohtas and Kaimur districts, said Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” allegations were baseless and accused the Congress of divisive politics.

Haj panel to restart UPSC coaching centre, 20% seats for other minorities

May 29, 2025 8:09 am

While non-Muslim candidates were informally provided accommodation support during the exam period earlier, this is the first time that the HCI has officially included seats for other minorities in its selection process.

Most of attacks on minorities ‘political’: Bangladesh police

January 12, 2025 1:06 pm

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’ press wing said the interim government maintained a zero-tolerance policy towards any communal attacks and ordered police to arrest the culprits.

Liberalisation to RTI to Nuclear Deal: Five landmarks of Manmohan Singh’s journey

December 27, 2024 10:09 pm

Manmohan Singh helped steer the country in the aftermath of the 2008 global economic crisis and was also regarded for his initiatives for minorities.

Minorities Rights Day in India 2024: Know the date, history, significance, and more

December 18, 2024 10:15 am

Minorities Rights Day in India 2024: Annually observed on December 18, India's commitment to minorities rights can be seen its commitment of unity in diversity.

Akhilesh Yadav: Efforts on to make minorities, especially Muslims, 2nd-grade citizens

December 14, 2024 2:37 am

Yadav highlighted how people were stopped from exercising their right to vote.

Only 24 selected for overseas education scholarships for minorities this year

October 12, 2024 9:58 pm

Alleging that at least 50 candidates had applied for the scholarships, students are demanding that the government declare a list of disqualified candidates along with reasons for their disqualification.

Yati Ramswaroopanand, who 'urged Hindus to take up arms', booked over ‘hate speech targeting minorities’ in Dehradun

September 12, 2024 10:46 pm

Yati Ramswaroopanand Giri of Shiv Shakti Dham, located in Ghaziabad district’s Dasna, was booked on charges of promoting enmity between different groups after a video went viral purportedly showing him making a speech in which he allegedly targeted the minority community.

Why has no action been taken against Hyderabad university VC: Rahul Gandhi

January 23, 2016 3:27 pm

Mahoba (UP), Jan 23 (ANI): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late reaction on Rohith Vemula's death. He said if PM Modi got so emotional and even cried over the Dalit student's death, then why there has been no action against the VC? He added that this case shows Centre's mentality towards the Dalits and the minorities.

Ribeiro an icon, I felt sad reading his piece, told the PM: Nitin Gadkari

March 27, 2015 12:35 pm