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India Rejects USCIRF Report, Calling It an 'Entity of Concern'

India Rejects USCIRF Report, Calling It an ‘Entity of Concern’

March 26, 2025 – India firmly rejected the latest report of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). Affirmly, it labeled the commission itself a “entity of concern”. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) criticized the USCIRF for its comments on religious freedom in India.  Evidently, it claims that the report misrepresents India’s diverse…

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UPI Down in India: Payment Disruptions Across Major Banks & Apps

In India, on March 26, 2025, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services faced serious issues, impacting many users and leading to the failure of online applications.  Subsequently, this includes popular UPI-enabled service providers Google Pay, Paytm, PhonePe, and BHIM.  The interrupted services caused inconveniences for many consumers and businesses who leverage applications to conduct digital transactions. …

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Kunal Kamra Controversy Yogi Adityanath Emphasizes Limits of Freedom of Expression

Kunal Kamra Controversy: Yogi Adityanath Emphasizes Limits of Freedom of Expression

A recent conflict has occurred involving comedian Kunal Kamra, and his comedy about Eknath Shinde, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.  Evidently, the incident has sparked conversation about the boundaries of the freedom of speech.  Additionally, this has even prompted responses including one from Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.  The Comedy Routine …

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Kunal Kamra’s Gig Sparks Mumbai Comedy Club Demolition Amid Shiv Sena Protest

On March 24, 2025. The thriving comedy culture in Mumbai underwent turmoil following comedian Kunal Kamra’s mocking performance directed at Eknath Shinde. He is the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.  The fallout from this minor scandal included a vandalism incident perpetrated by supporters of the Shiv Sena party. They are Kamra’s opponents.  Shockingly, they demolished…

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