Organisation Of Islamic Cooperation

OIC delegation to be in Afghanistan to discuss women's right to education

Amid the ongoing violation of the rights of Afghan women under the Taliban regime, the OIC has planned to send a delegation to the country to discuss women's rights to education and employment

India warns against ignoring hate aimed at Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism

Rejecting OIC's criticism as "divisive," India has said that efforts to combat religiophobia will not succeed if the rising hatred against Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism is ignored

India deals with diplomatic storm after controversy over remarks on Prophet

Several Islamic countries including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Indonesia, Bahrain, Maldives and Oman denounced the comments of BJP leaders comments on Prophet Mohammad

'Narrow-minded': India slams OIC on Prophet Mohammad controversy

Says the reaction is 'motivated, misleading and mischievous'

PM Modi's patronage to hate politics has brought disgrace to India: AAP

It also slammed the BJP-led Centre over targeted killings by terrorists in Kashmir and alleged that the valley has been witnessing scenes similar to those of the 1990s because of the Modi government

India rejects OIC's comments over controversial remarks against Prophet

India on Monday hit out at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation for its criticism of the country in the wake of the alleged derogatory remarks made against Prophet Mohammed by two BJP functionaries

LIVE: Yogi govt issues new rules to ensure safety of working women

No female worker shall be bound to work without her written consent before 6 am and after 7 pm

India slams OIC for 'unwarranted' comments on delimitation exercise in J&K

India's strong reaction came after the OIC criticised New Delhi over the delimitation exercise in Jammu and Kashmir.

South Asia peace not possible without resolving Kashmir dispute: OIC group

The OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir said on Wednesday that lasting peace in South Asia cannot be achieved without a settlement of the Kashmir issue.

'Beijing has no locus standi': India rejects China's references on Kashmir

The government on Wednesday rejected the "uncalled reference" to Jammu and Kashmir by the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his speech at the opening ceremony of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and said matters related to the union territory "are entirely the internal affairs of India".Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said other countries including China have no locus standi to comment."We reject the uncalled reference to India by the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his speech at the Opening Ceremony. Matters related to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are entirely the internal affairs of India. Other countries including China have no locus standi to comment. They should note that India refrains from public judgement of their internal issues," Bagchi said.His response came in response to media queries on reference to Jammu and Kashmir made by Chinese Foreign Minister in his speech at OIC meet in Pakistan.Addressing the OIC ...

Council of Foreign Ministers of OIC starts meeting today in Islamabad

The Council of the Foreign Ministers (CFMs) of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) began their meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday.

Chinese FM to be special guest at OIC meet hosted by Pakistan

Pakistan has invited Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to attend the upcoming conference of Foreign Ministers from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad as a "guest of honour"

India hits out at OIC for 'misleading' comments on dress code row

India on Tuesday hit out at Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for its "misleading" comments in the wake of the dress code row

OIC nations pledge fund for Afghanistan as millions face hunger, poverty

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has vowed to set up a humanitarian trust fund for Afghanistan as the country is witnessing a major crisis with millions facing poverty and hunger.

OIC's reluctance to convene FMs meeting on Kashmir upsets Pakistan

Pakistan has been pushing the 57-member organisation for the foreign ministers' meeting since India revoked the special status of the Jammu and Kashmir in last August

At a presser alongside Pak's Qureshi, OIC Secy General raises Kashmir issue

OIC Secretary General's Special Envoy for Jammu and Kashmir Yousef M Al Dobeay made the remarks at a press conference alongside Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi here

OIC voice concern over Citizenship Act, says closely following developments

The OIC is a 57-member grouping of Muslim majority nations, including Pakistan. The body has usually been supportive of Pakistan and often sided with Islamabad in its disputes with India

Four Muslim nations consider gold, barter trade to beat future sanctions

Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad urges Iran, Malaysia, Turkey and Qatar to be self-reliant against threats.

Imran Khan to skip Kuala Lumpur summit amid pressure from Saudi Arabia

The news of Khan's non-participation was announced by the Malaysian Prime Minister's Office in a statement on Tuesday

Pakistan threatens to boycott OIC meeting over Swaraj's participation

Swaraj has been invited as a 'guest of honour' at the inaugural session of the foreign ministers' conclave in Abu Dhabi on March 1-2