Earlier this week our President gave his assent to a long pending Bill which effectively bans the sale and consumption of beef in the State of Maharashtra, the violation of which carries a fine of Rs. 10,000 & a 5 year prison term.
Political leaders in India condemned Bharatiya Janata Party honcho Subramanian Swamy for making objectionable comments about mosques and churches.
The Bharatiya Janta Party-led government in Haryana recently said that a jail term and fine would be imposed on those found guilty of cow slaughter.
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.
