Canadian national deported from Assam over visa terms and alleged evangelism
India has deported a Canadian citizen following visa regulation concerns in the northeastern state of Assam.
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Temple remnants discovered on church land in Kerala, communities seek amicable resolution
The discovery of suspected ancient temple remnants, including idols of god Shiva and goddess Parvathy, during a routine land excavation at the Pala bishop’s house in Kerala has sparked a remarkable display of communal harmony as both Hindu and Christian communities work towards an amicable resolution.
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Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh steps down amid political crisis
The Governor has accepted his resignation whilst requesting him to continue as caretaker Chief Minister until alternative arrangements are made.
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BJP returns to power in Delhi after 27-year hiatus, Kejriwal’s AAP defeated
In a victory that has reshaped Delhi’s political landscape, BJP has swept back to power in the national capital after 27 years, securing 48 seats in the 70-member legislative assembly.
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Religious gathering disrupted in Lucknow as Christians face mounting pressures
The incident adds to the hundreds of disruptions of Christian worship services reported across Uttar Pradesh for the last few years.
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Christian forum condemns controversial Odia film on religious conversion
...the film “derogatorily portrays Jesus Christ, Christians and Christian services, distorting the image of Jesus, key aspects of Christian doctrine, particularly the sacrament of Baptism, and misrepresenting conversion as a criminal activity”.
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Rajasthan introduces stringent anti-conversion bill with 10-year prison term
The Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025, marks the state’s latest attempt to regulate religious conversions, making all offences under the legislation cognisable and non-bailable.
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Destroying secularism
With frightening regularity one reads about how minorities are targeted for what they eat and wear, see and read!
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India’s 2025-26 Budget: a shift from infrastructure to consumption amidst economic challenges and political criticism
The budget’s cornerstone announcement involves significant income tax relief, with no tax payable on annual incomes up to ₹12 lakh under the new regime.
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Vatican envoy visits Indian Christians who survived 2008 religious violence
The Archbishop’s visit carried profound significance for local Christians still healing from the 2008 riots that claimed 100 lives and forced 50,000 people from their homes.
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Manipur crisis: centre extends ban on Khalistani group as CM faces audio controversy
The Indian government has extended a five-year ban on the Khalistani organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), with intelligence agencies reporting the group’s alleged involvement in separatist activities in Manipur.
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Christian Today in conversation with Dr. John Dayal: India’s Republic at 76 - reality, wisdoma & way forward
As India marks its 76th Republic Day, the Christian community faces what many describe as an unprecedented crisis of religious freedom.
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