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India denies visas to US panel on religious freedom, says it has no standing
Since taking power in 2014, Modi-led government has faced criticism for attacks on Muslims
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Religious freedom watchdog wants India on US blacklist
USCIRF also recommends imposing targeted sanctions on Indian govt agencies responsible for violations
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Religious freedom
Even speeches by members of many major political parties contain troubling language when referring to minorities
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FO slams US move to keep Pakistan in, India out of religious freedom blacklist
State Department had ignored India despite its targeting of Muslims, IOK lockdown and controversial citizenship act
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Pakistan in, India out of US religious freedom blacklist
New Delhi ignored despite its targeting of Muslims over cow slaughter, Kashmir lockdown
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Canada court hears appeal against ban on hijab, other religious symbols
Court told new Quebec law unfairly targets Muslim women who want to teach
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Bill against forced conversion
More than 20 Hindu girls are kidnapped and forcefully converted every month in the name of marriage
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Australia unveils religious freedom bill, after rugby star sacked for 'hell awaits homosexuals' post
Porter said the proposal would allow Australians to express their religious beliefs away from the workplace
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Pakistan rejects US report on religious freedom
Foreign Office terms report biased and discriminatory
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Muslim man beaten, forced to chant Hindu slogans succumbs to injuries
A 10-minute video shows scores of men beating Tabrez Ansari in the latest suspected case of religious violence
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