Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was accused of influencing 400 men to have themselves castrated, by proclaiming that it would help them meet God directly.
The Indian state of Maharashtra banned the possession and sale of beef after President Mukherjee signed into law a bill earlier this month.
All India Faizan-e-Madina Council announced a monetary reward to anyone that kills a Muslim cleric who had called Shiva the first messenger of Islam.
The leader of a radical Hindu organization received heavy criticism on February 24 for his views on Mother Teresa.
A Malayalam film revolving around atheism was recently blocked by YouTube only to be unblocked 48 hours later.
The Supreme Court in India ruled out having several wives for Muslims, saying polygamy is not a basic right for those who practice Islam.
Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Conference issued a circular this month that warns against the growing trend of selfies and inter-religious marriages.
Hindu radicals in different parts of the country have taken up measures to do away with the western influence of Valentine’s Day.
Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast, President Barack Obama spoke of his trip to India and drew attention to the country’s religious differences.
The editor of an Urdu newspaper was arrested in the Indian city of Mumbai for reprinting a controversial cartoon targeting Prophet Mohammad.