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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

After Jan 25, Minorities Commission will be left with just 2 members

The Commission is mandated to have seven members, including its chairperson and vice-chairperson

In presence of Naqvi, minorities commission official says situation in country not good

Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has asked the official to meet him