Easter attack aid controversy: former Sri Lankan president challenges church leader

Christians pray in the streets in Sri Lanka. (Photo: Release International) In 2019, Sri Lanka was shaken by a series of Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed over 270 people, including 11 Indians. The attacks, carried out by the local Islamist extremist group National Thawheed Jamaat (NTJ) linked to ISIS, targeted three churches and three … Read more

Alleged mass 'reconversions' in Assam stir controversy  

(Photo: Pixabay) Claims of mass reconversions of indigenous Christians to ancient tribal faiths in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district have been firmly refuted by Roman Catholic authorities, raising questions about the motives behind such inflammatory reports. Bishop Paul Mattekatt of the Diphu diocese categorically denied recent right-wing Hindu media assertions that around 150 tribal people participated … Read more

Chhattisgarh's proposed anti-conversion bill stokes controversy

(Photo: Pixabay) The Chhattisgarh government’s plans to introduce a new anti-conversion bill have sparked intense debate and raised concerns about religious freedom and communal harmony in the state. The proposed legislation seeks to extend the provisions of the existing Chhattisgarh Dharma Swatantrya Adhiniyam of 1968, with more stringent measures aimed at curbing fraudulent religious conversions. … Read more

Social media rumours and political pressure lead to teacher's suspension in Mangaluru school controversy

(Photo: Unsplash/Nikhita S) A major controversy erupted at St. Gerosa English Higher Primary School in Mangaluru after a teacher was accused of making derogatory remarks about Hinduism and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during class. The allegations surfaced on Saturday when a voice message from a parent circulated on social media claiming that Sr. Prabha, a … Read more

Biden Aid Package for Gaza Spurs Controversy, British PM Next to Visit Israel

JERUSALEM, Israel – On his way back to the U.S. from Israel, President Biden said Egypt’s president agreed to open the Gaza border for humanitarian aid supplies to cross. Before he left Israel, Biden pledged $100 million to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. “Let me be clear,” he said. “If Hamas diverts or steals … Read more