After poll defeat, Jakarta`s Christian governor may escape jail
The blasphemy allegations and Basuki Tjahaja Purnama`s subsequent poll loss have sparked fears that pluralistic traditions in Indonesia are under threat from the influence of hardliners.
Apr 20, 2017, 11:14 AM IST
Notice to Pakistani channel over remarks against PM Nawaz Sharif
The penalty for airing fake news includes a fine of up to Rs 1 million and cancellation of the operating licence.
Indonesia Islamists urge ouster of Jakarta governor, plan more protests
Islamist groups have held two big rallies since November against the governor of Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, who is on trial for insulting the Koran.
Feb 20, 2017, 13:28 PM IST
50,000 Muslim hardliners rally against blasphemy in Jakarta
A sea of protesters wearing white Islamic robes swarmed the city`s largest mosque for Friday prayers before taking to the streets in a huge show of force against governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama.
Nov 04, 2016, 14:31 PM IST
Pokemon game franchise is un-Islamic, says top Saudi Arabia clerical body; fatwa renewed
Nintendo`s new Pokemon GO mobile game has become an instant hit around the world.
Jul 20, 2016, 16:19 PM IST
Disgracing Sikh's turban: Five blasphemy accused get bail in Pakistan
A Pakistani court has granted bail to the five accused who were arrested on blasphemy charges on the complaint of a Sikh youth for publicly disgracing his turban.
May 04, 2016, 12:00 PM IST
Blasphemy case for 'desecrating' Sikh man's turban in Pakistan
Five employees of a transport company and the owner of a bus terminal were booked under blasphemy law for desecrating a Sikh passenger's turban in Pakistan's Punjab province, the media reported on Monday.
May 02, 2016, 14:40 PM IST
Malayalam TV anchor clarifies on Smriti Irani-Mahishasur Martyrdom Day debate: Read
Sindhu Sooryakumar, an anchor of a Malayalam TV news show, on Monday clarified on a Facebook post, after she received more than 2,000 calls after she moderated a discussion on Friday night on whether celebrating Mahishasur Jayanti could be considered an act of treason.
Mar 01, 2016, 15:10 PM IST
Allegations of online blasphemy increase in Pakistan
Allegations of blasphemy related to online content have registered an increase in Pakistan, a media report said on Thursday.
Oct 29, 2015, 11:44 AM IST
Christian faith healer arrested for blasphemy in Pakistan
A Christian faith healer has been arrested under the controversial blasphemy laws in Pakistan's Punjab province.
Oct 19, 2015, 22:08 PM IST
Criticising Pakistan blasphemy laws not blasphemy: SC judge
Criticising Pakistan's controversial blasphemy laws do not amount to committing blasphemy, a Supreme Court judge on Monday said.
Oct 05, 2015, 20:29 PM IST
