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Human rights groups to hold anti-CAA rallies in several US cities including New York, San Francisco, on India's 71st Republic Day
•Indian Americans, would also hold protest rallies in front of the Indian Consulates in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, and Houston
US commission has 'no locus standi' on Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, says MEA; panel called for sanctions against Amit Shah if CAB is passed
•The MEA condemned the 'inaccurate' comments made by US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.
Chinese daily praises India
Fp Archives •China's state-run newspaper daily on Wednesday said that India, a major power, rarely plays up to other nations, noting that the national interest is always prioritised in New Delhi's foreign policies.
India's top leadership should censure extremist rhetoric: US official
Fp Archives •India's top leadership should speak more forcefully against "extremist rhetoric", a top official of a US commission on religious freedom said as she termed denial of visa by India to members of the independent body as a "tremendous missed opportunity".
US to push Modi government to turn ideals of tolerance into reality
Fp Archives •A top American diplomat on religious freedom has said that the US will encourage the Modi government to turn the ideals of "tolerance and civility" into reality across the country, days after the Prime Minister called for communal harmony against the backdrop of the Dadri lynching incident.
Modi govt rejects US report on minorities, says it's based on 'limited understanding of India'
Fp Archives •The Modi government strongly reacted to a report by a US panel claiming that minorities in the country have been subjected to "violent attacks".
Sikh group praises US panel report on minorities for recognising violations against them
Fp Archives •A Sikh rights group has commended a US Congress-established panel for recognising "violations against Sikhs" in its annual report.