A US government report has praised the religious freedom in India despite mentioning instances of attacks on religious minorities.The US State Department said, "The National Government generally respected religious freedom in practice; however, some state and local governments imposed limits on this freedom."According to the report, "Although the vast majority of citizens of every religious group lived...
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government respects religious freedom, but some states found wanting: US < ');" class="size11 blue"> RateA US government report gave top rating to the Indian government for doing its best to protect religious freedom, but criticised some state and local governments for imposing limits on this freedom.'The National Government generally respected religious freedom in practice; however, some state and...
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Despite Central Government's rejection of ''Hindutva'', the ideology that espouses the inculcation of Hindu religious and cultural norms above other religious norms, it continues to influence the policies and actions of some state and local governments in India, says a US report.The International Religious Freedom Report 2009, released by the State Department yesterday, however, said the United Progressive...
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of Religions,' launched on Nov 1, would see various religious communities like Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Baha'ism, Alevism, etc, in about 40 cities across Switzerland invite each other to their religious services.HINDUS HAVE applauded religious communities in Switzerland for promoting dialogue, coexistence and tolerance through a nationwide initiative of “Getting to Know Each...
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BBC Trust has rejected complaints about a ban on non-religious contributors to the Thought For The Day slot on Radio 4's Today programme.Allowing only religious content did not breach BBC guidelines on impartiality or its duty to reflect religious and other beliefs, its governing body said.The National Secular Society said the decision was "a rebuke" to people who did not have religious beliefs.The...
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Despite Central Government's rejection of 'Hindutva', the ideology that espouses the inculcation of Hindu religious and cultural norms above other religious norms, it continues to influence the policies and actions of some state and local governments in India, says a US report.The International Religious Freedom Report 2009, released by the State Department yesterday, however, said the United Progressive...
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The former MP and Congress leader P. Kodandaramaiah has advised Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa to go to the people rather than to maths and other religious institutions in order to strengthen his Government. Speaking at a programme after participating in a membership drive programme here on Tuesday, he said that Mr. Yeddyurappa could earn the people’s faith only by doing better work and not by appeasing...
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Obama Administration has described as ‘good’ the Manmohan Singh government’s policy on religious freedom but said it has “concerns” on the issue at the local level, especially in BJP-ruled States.The first Report on International Religious Freedom after Barack Obama assumed office expressed satisfaction over the national policy but expressed concern over the local level implementation.In the India...
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A US government report gave top rating to the Indian government for doing its best to protect religious freedom, but criticised some state and local governments for imposing limits on this freedom."The National Government generally respected religious freedom in practice; however, some state and local governments imposed limits on this freedom," the State Department said Monday in its Congressionally...
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The Obama Administration has described as ‘good’ Manmohan Singh government’s policy on religious freedom but said it has “concerns” on the issue at the local level, especially in BJP-ruled States.The first Report on International Religious Freedom after Barack Obama assumed office expressed satisfaction over the national policy but expressed concern over the local level implementation.Assistant Secretary...
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