Maharashtra’s revenue minister announced on July 9 that the state government will introduce legislation to prevent religious conversions, while ordering investigations into unauthorised churches in tribal areas.
A major global study has revealed a concerning trend for the Christian Church worldwide: fewer people are remaining in the faith they were raised in, especially in wealthier countries.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has triggered a political controversy after claiming that India is the only country where minorities receive more benefits and protections than the majority community.
Manipur police have uncovered an international weapons trafficking ring operating from Myanmar while the state faces fresh political turmoil as Kuki-Zo leaders prevent their elected representatives from joining any future administration.
Christian leaders in India have expressed concern over the ongoing violence in Manipur, blaming a refusal to compromise by both Hindu-majority Meitei groups and the predominantly Christian tribal communities for the lack of progress toward peace.
This celebration, which also goes by the name Yeshu Bhakti Divas, marks nearly two millennia of Christian presence and influence in the country.
Known as the “green bishop”, he emphasised the need for increased education and practical steps to protect the environment.
An Indian man serving life imprisonment for his involvement in the 1999 murder of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two young sons has reportedly become a Christian during his time behind bars.
Fresh violence has broken out in Manipur’s volatile border areas, resulting in the death of a Kuki woman and the injury of a Meitei farmer in separate incidents.
Christians across India have expressed serious concerns following reports that the central government is considering introducing a nationwide ban on religious conversions, similar to existing laws in several states.
Christians in India are facing a growing wave of violence, with an average of two attacks reported each day, according to a new report by the United Christian Forum (UCF), a Christian civil rights group.
A Christian wedding in central India turned violent when a group of Hindu extremists attacked guests, leaving several people injured and damaging vehicles.
