Widespread poll boycott in Nagaland over statehood demand; zero voter turnout in six districts

(Photo: Unsplash/Udayaditya Barua) Polls were held across Nagaland on 19 April 2024 to elect the state’s sole member of parliament. However, in six north-eastern districts, not a single ballot was cast as residents boycotted the vote, demanding the creation of a new separate state. The unprecedented boycott led to zero turnout across the districts of … Read more

Middle East Analyst: Biden Ceasefire Demand Fuels Pain, Isolation, Anger in Israel

JERUSALEM, Israel – As someone who travels regularly between the U.S. and Israel, and who has high-level contacts in both countries, CBN News asked Jeff Ballabon from the American Center for Law and Justice to give us his perspective on the Biden administration’s decision Thursday to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and to further require that Israel devote … Read more

Church leaders demand justice as femicide in Kenya is on the rise

(Photo: Unsplash/John McArthur) A ground-breaking study, “Silencing Women,” highlights the devastating toll of women killed by their partners or family members in Kenya from 2016 to 2023. Femicide is the most extreme form of gender-based violence against women. It is often fuelled by gender stereotypes, harmful social norms and an unequal balance of power between men … Read more

RSS backed groups raise demand for delisting Christian tribals in Jharkhand and Tripura

(Photo: Janjati Suraksha Manch (JSM)/Facebook page) In a divisive and polarising turn of events, the Janjati Suraksha Manch (JSM), closely aligned with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), launched a targeted campaign against Christian tribal communities, strategically timed during the Christmas season. This calculated move unfolded through precisely … Read more