Legalising same-sex marriage is "injustice to the family system and society"
Different faith groups have opposed the idea of making same-sex marriage legal in the country, while a five-judge Constitution Bench is reviewing the petition.
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Prayers requested after violence broke out in Manipur between ethnic Meitei and hill tribes
The region is home to a number of churches of different denominations. Following the dispute between the two groups, about 15 churches were set on fire.
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President Murmu promises necessary steps to stop rising anti-Christian violence
In response to allegations of growing persecution of Christians, Indian President Droupadi Murmu voiced her worry and told local leaders that as the highest constitutional authority in the nation, she would take appropriate legal action.
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Sudan violence: Indian national one of many victims
One of the victims of the Sudan conflict was an Indian national identified as Albert Augustine, according to the Indian embassy in Khartoum.
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Modi attends church service on Easter; Christians say, ‘But what about persecution?’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a rare visit to a Catholic church in New Delhi on Easter Sunday, greeting priests and worshipers in nation's capital.
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Extremists disrupt Christian funeral; force family to leave their dead beside the road
A Christian woman in Chhattisgarh was refused a public funeral under pressure from extremists who discriminate against Christians.
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Christian doctor and others receive protection from SC
Christians were given temporary immunity from arbitrary action by the Uttar Pradesh police in a case involving an alleged forced conversion to Christianity by the Supreme Court of India.
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Catholic leaders applaud govt's opposition to same-sex marriages
The Indian government challenged the Supreme Court's legalisation of same-sex marriages because they are not comparable with the Indian family unit idea of “a husband, a wife and children."
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Former civil officials urge PM Modi to address recurring attacks on Christians
In an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, around 93 former Indian civil officials from the Constitutional Conduct Group have urged him to take immediate steps to stop the surge in violence on Christians across the nation.
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Campaign to seek justice for Father Stan Swamy continues
More than 3,000 people in Jharkhand have signed a petition seeking justice for the late Jesuit Father Stan Swamy as well as other suspects in a sedition case.
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SC asks seven state govt to submit report on Christian persecution
The Supreme Court of India has ordered seven state governments to provide information on the steps their law enforcement departments took in response to alleged attacks on Christians and their institutions.
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Women protesters in Jantar Mantar call for an end to violence against women and children
Approximately 300 female protestors from 15 organisations gathered at Jantar Mantar on January 21 to express support for the villagers who had been the targets of planned attacks in Chhattisgarh.
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Fears of civil war in Manipur after violent attacks on Christians
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Church of Scotland loses over half its membership since 2000; age of average worshiper is 62: report
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Christian teacher says he was dismissed after sharing beliefs at diversity training
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Pope Francis adds 21 Coptic martyrs killed by ISIS to Catholic calendar