Religious violence against Christians in India has reached alarming levels, with attacks increasing more than sixfold over the past decade, according to a report released by the United Christian Forum
India has recorded the highest number of attacks on Christian properties globally, with 4,949 incidents targeting homes, businesses and places of worship between November 2022 and 2024, according to a new report by Global Christian Relief.
The Northern Angami region in Nagaland began 2024 with multiple community events, highlighted by a youth revival conference and at least three sports meets.
The four-day assembly, which commenced on 17 January, drew 170 church leaders under the banner “Pakai Chu Ka Ponlap Ahi” (The Lord Is My Banner), derived from Exodus 17:15.
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Chhattisgarh government regarding a Christian pastor’s body that has remained in a mortuary since 7 January, after villagers and local authorities prevented his burial in his home village.
Multiple organisations have protested against the Meghalaya government’s plan to hold a Christian prayer service during the inauguration of the state’s first university.
Catholic Church leadership in India urged to break their silence on pressing social and political issues affecting the Christian community.
Religious leaders from two different faiths in India have issued directives against New Year celebrations, declaring January 1st as a Christian religious festival that their followers must not celebrate.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister announced that his government will implement the long-dormant Freedom of Religion Act, which has remained unused since its passage in 1978.
Over 50 Kuki women were injured in clashes with security forces at Saibol village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Tuesday, escalating tensions in the strife-torn state on the final day of 2024.
“His contributions to the country’s growth and development are immeasurable. Moreover, his commitment to the well-being of minority communities is a testament to his dedication to social justice and equality,” said CBCI President.
Nearly 200 prominent Indians protested Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Christmas celebration attendance at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) in New Delhi on December 23rd, highlighting an alarming rise in anti-Christian violence across the country.
