Severe flooding and landslides in the northern states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have claimed lives and left thousands in urgent need of help, with Church leaders calling for prayer and practical support.
India’s Supreme Court directed various states to submit their responses to requests for stay on the religious conversion laws on Tuesday, September 16.
Around 58 organisations joined forces to organise an alternative lecture on 13 September in Mumbai, attended by about 200 people in person and a further 1,000 online.
Speaking to nearly 450 leaders, Lal described the gathering as a “kairos moment:” a time for repentance, clarity, and renewed obedience.
Witnesses said the group used abusive language and warned that church activities must stop or face consequences. Police were later called to disperse the crowd.
Nepal’s former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki took oath as the country’s interim Prime Minister on Friday evening, September 12, 2025, becoming the first woman to lead the Himalayan nation after violent protests claimed at least 51 lives and forced the resignation of KP Sharma Oli’s government.
Protesters say coverage has focused too narrowly on the social media ban while ignoring deeper issues. Others feel the reporting is dismissive of Nepal’s sovereignty, portraying the unrest mainly through the lens of India’s security and political interests.
Christian priests and nuns will now need to obtain an Inner Line Permit (ILP) to enter Dimapur district in Nagaland, following new government regulations.
The bill was passed by voice vote amid protests by Congress MLAs, who boycotted the debate and walked out of the House.
Police in Uttar Pradesh arrested a pastor and his wife on false charges of “forced conversion,” leaving their two young children unattended, according to reports.
At least 19 killed as youth-led protests over social media ban escalate into full political crisis.
Manipur’s fragile peace initiative suffered a major blow over the past week as both Meitei and Kuki-Zo groups rejected key agreements announced by the Centre, casting doubt over efforts to restore normalcy in the strife-torn state ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s expected visit on September 13.
