US Commission for International Religious Freedom

India rejects USCIRF's report calling it 'country of particular concern', says view 'biased and tendentious'

The commission is mandated to monitor religious freedom globally and it asked the US State Department to designate 14 nations, including India, in the category alleging that religious minorities are under increasing assault in these nations. 

Apr 29, 2020, 00:22 AM IST

US senators denounce human rights abuses in China

Although China vehemently denies it, Beijing has often been accused of violating basic principles of human rights - especially of minority communities.

Oct 06, 2018, 07:10 AM IST

India rejects USCIRF report on intolerance, says Constitution guarantees right to freedom of religion

Reacting strongly to US Commission for International Religious Freedom report, India on Tuesday said, USCIRF once again failed to show proper understanding of India, its Constitution and society.

May 03, 2016, 15:38 PM IST