The Chinese Embassy in Washington on Tuesday slammed the US imposition of visa restrictions on some Chinese entities on the lines of treatment of Muslim minorities in Xinjiang.

Slamming Pakistan over the call to action against atrocities against Muslims in Srinagar, the Acting Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia, Alice Wells asked why Pakistan has no say for the Muslims suffering in Uyghurs, a PTI report said.

Addressing a gathering in Mavlankar Hall, Constitution Club of New Delhi on the topic 'Abolition of Triple Talaq: Correcting a Historic Wrong' on Sunday, BJP president said that everyone was convinced with the idea of removing the malpractice but Congress let it evolved in the past for mere votes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday morning greeted the nation on the occasion of Eid-Al-Adha as people from the Muslim community gathered in mosques to offer their prayers.

The prayers were allowed in the small mosques, however, Jama Masjid's gate remained closed indicating that prayers will not be allowed for the time being.

Initially, the districts of Puttalam, Kurunegala and Gampaha, near Colombo, were told to stay indoors after Christian-led mobs attacked several Muslim-owned businesses and mosques on Sunday and Monday.

According to the news report, a group of Christians wanted to inspect the vehicle owned by a Muslim, refusing to which, they entered into a heated argument. Soon after, an angry mob gathered and ravaged the neighbourhood, attacking properties owned by Muslims.

Ahead of general election to be held in May 2019, speculations from critics, globally, are doing rounds. Of the may guess works, key words came from the US. There is a strong possibility of communal violence in India if the ruling BJP stresses on Hindu nationalist themes before election, America's top spymaster told US lawmakers.

Twin bombings during church services in southern Philippines killed 21 people and injured over 70, said security officials.

A major section of Muslim community in Ayodhya has started moving off the place amid security concerns rising with Ram Mandir construction conflicts.