The flood, caused by a sudden cloudburst, sent a surge of mud and water crashing into Dharali, a town in Uttarakhand state. Buildings were destroyed as the fast-moving water tore through the narrow mountain valley.
His comments have drawn criticism from opposition leaders and concern from Christian groups, who fear the law could be misused against religious minorities.
Tribal student organisations across Assam staged fierce protests on July 30 against Kaziranga MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa following his controversial statement that Adivasis who follow Christianity are not eligible for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status in the state.
Pimpri Chinchwad police arrested an American national and his Indian associate on Monday, July 28 following allegations of attempting religious conversion through financial inducements.
More than 15 families allegedly converted from Christianity to Hinduism during a ceremony in Karnataka’s Chikkaballapur district.
Two Catholic nuns were detained by Government Railway Police at Durg Railway Station in Chhattisgarh on 25 July following accusations of forced conversion and human trafficking made by Hindu nationalist activists.
A group of Dalit Catholics in Tamil Nadu’s Trichy district staged a hunger strike on Monday, protesting what they say is long-standing caste-based exclusion from church festival celebrations in their parish.
The United Christian Forum of India (UCF-India) has documented 834 incidents of violence and hostility against Christians in 2024, marking a significant increase from 734 cases reported in 2023.
The state government will cancel Scheduled Caste certificates allegedly obtained fraudulently by individuals from religions other than Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism.
These colleges have been recognised for their investment in experienced faculty, strong academic infrastructure, NGO partnerships, and practical fieldwork opportunities.
Since 2020, Mrs Murmu has offered free education to every child in the village. With no formal salary or school infrastructure, she teaches with dedication while also caring for her children and managing household tasks.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday, July 16, sought the Uttar Pradesh government’s response to a petition challenging provisions of the state’s 2024 amended law on unlawful religious conversion.
