Why Is Washington Defending India’s Conversion Machine?

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

An American congressman has decided that India’s attempt to regulate foreign-funded organisations is not merely a domestic legislative matter but a potential problem in India–US relations. Republican Representative Riley Moore has described the proposed FCRA amendments as a “clear attack

Op-Eds Opinion

Uttarakhand’s Uncomfortable Question: Can Religious Freedom Justify Armed Escalation?

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2026

The recent confrontation involving a group of Nihang Sikhs in Uttarakhand has sparked passionate reactions across the country. For some, the incident is a straightforward law-and-order matter. For others, it raises concerns about the treatment of Sikh pilgrims and the protection of religious freedoms. As details continue to emerge and investigations proceed, competing

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Reserves Order on Waqf Amendment Act 2025

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has reserved its decision on a series of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. A bench comprising Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih concluded a three-day hearing on May 22, focusing on whether the amended provisions infringe upon fundamental religious freedoms and minority […]

International

US Panel Seeks Sanctions on India’s RAW Over Alleged Murder Plots

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

A report from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has called for sanctions against India’s external spy agency, RAW (Research and Analysis Wing), over alleged involvement in assassination plots targeting Sikh separatists. The report claims that India has been involved in assassination attempts against individuals linked to the Khalistani movement,