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Population growth rates have shrunk more for minorities: Pew report

All religious groups in India show major decline in fertility rates

Minorities '100% secure' under PM Modi govt: NCM chief Iqbal Singh Lalpura

The narrative that hate incidents have gone up during the present dispensation is "wrong", National Commission for Minorities chairperson Iqbal Singh Lalpura said on Tuesday.

China vows retaliation after US blacklists firms over abuse of minorities

China on Sunday said it will take necessary measures to respond to the US blacklisting of Chinese companies over their alleged role in abuses of Uyghur people and other Muslim ethnic minorities

Is Covid-19 vaccination lower in states with greater minority numbers?

Districts with higher Muslim populations had administered 13.9 doses per 100 people until last week, while those with fewer Muslims had administered 15.7 doses

'Old' RSS through a 'new' lens

Book review of Republic of Hindutva: How the Sangh is Reshaping Indian Democracy

Human rights of minorities discussed with Indian ministers: US Defence Secy

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said he discussed the issue of human rights of minorities in India with the Union ministers here, while noting that partners need to be able to have such exchanges

Minority Affairs Ministry allocated over Rs 4,810 crore in Budget

The Minority Affairs Ministry was allocated Rs 4,810.77 crore in the 2021-22 Union Budget on Monday which is Rs 805.77 crore more than than the revised figures of the previous fiscal.

Best of BS Opinion: Feasible fiscal path, inadequate cover, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

US health promoters deepen efforts to test Covid vaccines in diverse groups

Many thousands of volunteers from minority groups are needed for huge clinical trials underway or about to begin

40 mn scholarships given to minority students since 2014: Mukhtar Naqvi

Ministry of Minority Affairs has implemented various welfare schemes for six Centrally notified minority communities and distributed over 40 mn scholarships for educational empowerment of students

Delhi HC grants anticipatory bail to ex-Delhi Minorities Commission chief

Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the former chairperson of Delhi Minorities Commission Zafarul Islam Khan who is accused of posting objectionable content on social media

Plea in HC against appointment of chairman for Delhi Minorities Commission

The Delhi HC sought response of the Centre, AAP government and LG's office on a plea seeking that no one be appointed to the post of Delhi Minorities Commission (DMC) chairman

India has 'significant human rights issues', says US Congress report

Independent media were active and generally expressed a wide variety of views, the report said

Citizenship Bill India's own issue, haven for minorities: Maldives' speaker

Responding to a question on Maldives' stand on the amended Citizenship Act, Nasheed said it is India's internal matter.

Citizen Amendment Bill: Story so far

The bill surpassed its initial hurdle, like it did on January 8, earlier this year. However this time it was passed with 311 votes in favour and 80 against it

Citizenship Amendment Bill: A new lease of life for the two-nation theory

Introduction of a religious test for citizenship signals a u-turn from our Constitutional ideals and independence movement

At the stroke of midnight, Lok Sabha passes Citizenship Amendment Bill

The opposition says the Bill violates the Constitution

India rejects US report on minorities, says 'proud of secular credentials'

"We see no locus standi for a foreign entity/government to pronounce on the state of our citizens' constitutionally protected rights," said MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar

Declaration of minority on state-wise data? SC seeks AG's assistance

SC bench took note of the submissions of senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi

Complaints received by minorities commission down 32% in 3 yrs: Govt

n 2018-19 till December 13, a total of 1,342 complaints, including 952 by Muslims and 106 by Christians, were received, and out of those 253 were disposed off