
“After Lovely Khatun controversy, fresh storm over Chemani Bibi; allegations claim she entered India from Bangladesh in 2006, while questions arise over her OBC certificate and identity documents.” Malda, West Bengal: A fresh political storm has erupted in Malda after serious allegations were levelled against Chemani Bibi, the Trinamool Congress chief of Golapganj Gram Panchayat, …

A 46-year-old information technology employee at Lady Dufferin Hospital has formally converted from Islam to Sanatan Hindu Dharma after what he describes as a 16-year-long effort to obtain legal and religious recognition of his decision. The man, formerly known as Samiruddin Molla, is now known as Samir Ray following an affidavit before a court. A resident of Chinsurah …

Hindu Voice Team: Allegations of organised Christian Conversions in parts of rural West Bengal have returned to the centre of public debate, with local residents and Hindu organisations accusing missionary groups and evangelists of targeting economically vulnerable Hindu and tribal communities through prayer meetings, claims of faith healing and alleged material inducements. The allegations have …

Hindu Voice Team: A minor tribal girl in Assam’s Chirang district was allegedly gang-raped by three Islamists at a rented house, with the assault reportedly filmed and subsequently used to threaten the victim. According to the complaint, the incident took place on July 24 at a rented house in Chatipur, where the three accused Islamists …

The FIR against commentator Ajeet Bharti deserves scrutiny because criminal law must never become a weapon for settling political and ideological battles. Registered at Delhi’s North Avenue Police Station on August 23, the case invokes provisions of the SC/ST Act, the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita over remarks allegedly made during Bharti’s …

A 46-year-old information technology employee at Lady Dufferin Hospital has formally converted from Islam to Sanatan Hindu Dharma after what he describes as a 16-year-long effort to obtain legal and religious recognition of his decision. The man, formerly known as Samiruddin Molla, is now known as Samir Ray following an affidavit before a court. A resident of Chinsurah …