religious conversion
Murder Convict Caught After 36 Years: How Pradeep Saxena Changed Identity But Couldn't Escape Justice
Nov 28, 2025 07:31 pm CST
A remarkable case of justice delayed but not denied: Pradeep Saxena, convicted of murdering his brother in 1989, evaded authorities for 36 years by changing his name to Abdul Rahim and converting religions. Despite his elaborate efforts to create a new identity in Moradabad, police finally apprehended him when he returned to his hometown of Bareilly, demonstrating that legal records and persistence eventually caught up with the long-term fugitive.
Pakistan Court Orders End to Harassment of Indian Sikh Woman Who Converted and Married Pakistani Muslim
Nov 19, 2025 01:06 pm CST
The Lahore High Court has ordered police to stop harassing Sarabjeet Kaur, a 48-year-old Indian Sikh woman who converted to Islam and married Pakistani Muslim Nasir Hussain after meeting him on Facebook. Kaur, who entered Pakistan with Sikh pilgrims for Guru Nanak celebrations, has approached the Indian mission to extend her visa and apply for Pakistani nationality while facing opposition from authorities.
Madhya Pradesh Minister Apologizes for Calling Raja Ram Mohan Roy a "British Agent"
Nov 16, 2025 04:09 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar has issued an apology after facing backlash for calling social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy a "British agent" during an event honoring Birsa Munda. Despite claiming it was a "slip of tongue," the controversy has sparked debates about historical interpretation and ideological narratives in India's educational system.
Indian Sikh Woman Converts to Islam and Marries in Pakistan During Religious Pilgrimage
Nov 15, 2025 12:46 pm CST
A 52-year-old Indian Sikh woman named Sarabjit Kaur has allegedly converted to Islam and married a Pakistani man after disappearing from a pilgrim group visiting Pakistan for Guru Nanak Dev's celebrations. Immigration records confirm her absence upon the group's return to India, raising diplomatic concerns as authorities from both countries investigate the situation.
Bhopal Model's Death Investigation: Partner Charged Under Love Jihad Law After Pregnancy Complication
Nov 13, 2025 12:53 am CST
The tragic death of 27-year-old model Khushboo Ahirwar, known as 'Diamond Girl,' has led to multiple charges against her live-in partner Qasim Hussain under Madhya Pradesh's controversial 'Love Jihad' law. While medical reports indicate she died from pregnancy complications, her family alleges murder. The case highlights the complex intersection of relationship disputes, medical circumstances, and religious conversion legislation in India.
Woman Arrested in Uttar Pradesh for Allegedly Offering Money for Religious Conversion to Christianity
Nov 09, 2025 01:35 am CST
A woman in Mirzapur district has been arrested under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act after being accused of attempting to convert a Hindu man to Christianity through financial incentives. The case was filed based on a complaint from a local resident, and the accused has been remanded to judicial custody following legal procedures.
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Village Hoardings Barring Entry to Pastors as Constitutional Protection for Tribal Communities
Nov 02, 2025 07:48 pm CST
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that hoardings prohibiting entry to pastors and converted Christians in eight tribal villages are constitutional, determining they serve as legitimate protective measures against forced conversions. The court found these gram sabha actions align with PESA Act provisions designed to preserve indigenous tribal culture and heritage. This landmark decision balances religious freedom concerns with the legal protection of vulnerable tribal communities.
JD Vance Clarifies Wife's Religious Status: "Not Christian, No Plans to Convert" Amid Interfaith Marriage Controversy
Nov 01, 2025 01:53 am CST
US Vice President JD Vance responded to criticism after commenting on his interfaith marriage, clarifying that while he hopes his Hindu-raised wife Usha might one day embrace Christianity, she has no plans to convert. Vance defended his statements as normal for someone of faith while emphasizing that their religious differences don't cause problems in their relationship.
JD Vance's Comments About Hindu Wife Usha Spark Debate on Religious Freedom in Interfaith Marriage
Oct 31, 2025 11:38 pm CST
US Vice President JD Vance faces criticism after expressing hope his Hindu wife Usha would embrace Christianity despite her stated intention not to convert. The controversy highlights the challenges of interfaith marriages in American politics, with Usha Vance previously discussing how they balance religious traditions while raising their children with access to both Catholic and Hindu practices.
JD Vance Expresses Hope for Hindu-Raised Wife's Conversion to Christianity While Respecting Religious Differences
Oct 30, 2025 07:01 pm CST
US Vice President JD Vance has shared his hope that his Hindu-raised wife Usha might someday embrace Christianity, while emphasizing respect for her free will and religious choices. Speaking at a Turning Point USA event, Vance discussed balancing their interfaith family dynamic, raising Christian children, and the importance of religious values in America amid growing concerns about religious intolerance and anti-Indian sentiment.