Indian government urged to act after violence breaks out again in Manipur

(Photo: Pixabay/John Mounsey) Violence has broken out again in Manipur, giving rise to concerns about more loss of life as India’s general elections got underway on Friday. There were reports of a gunfight between armed Meitei and Kuki groups in Tengnoupal district on 12 April, resulting in injuries to three Meitei insurgents, Christian Solidarity Worldwide … Read more

Church leaders in Kerala slam attacks on Christians, question government inaction

(Photo: Unsplash) In a strongly worded message delivered during Good Friday observances, senior Christian leaders in Kerala slammed the recent attacks on Christian communities in Manipur and other parts of North India. They also questioned the lack of effective intervention by authorities to stop the violence and voiced fears about the erosion of India’s secular … Read more

Manipur's Easter Sunday work order sparks outrage, government backtracks

(Photo: Unsplash/Daniel Joshua) An order from the Manipur government declaring the upcoming Easter Sunday on March 31 as a working day for all state offices ignited widespread public outrage, forcing authorities to swiftly reverse the controversial directive after intense backlash from the Christian community. The controversy erupted after an initial order issued on March 27 … Read more

Citizens' groups release damning 'charge sheet' against government for undermining democracy

(Photo: Unsplash) In a scathing indictment, over 20 citizens’ organizations and prominent individuals have released a comprehensive “charge sheet” accusing the Government of India of systematically subverting and undermining parliamentary democracy over the last decade. The 12-page charge sheet titled “We the People of India vs. Government of India” was made public at an online press … Read more

Jewish Residents in Judea, Samaria Call for Tougher Government Stance against Terror Wave

JERUSALEM, Israel – Israeli security officials are predicting ongoing terror attacks to increase, and citizens caught in the middle want more support. This year, terrorists have already murdered more than 34 Israelis. Most of these attacks have taken place in the West Bank, biblical Judea and Samaria.   The latest casualty was Cpl. Maxim Molchanov, 20, … Read more

Free Church takes concerns about contentious issues to Scottish government

(Photo: Unsplash/Maxwell Andrews) The Free Church of Scotland is set to have more opportunities to be part of the conversation on contentious issues affecting faith and society in Scotland after being invited to become a member of the Scottish Government Faith and Belief Representatives Group. Members of the group are able to meet with the … Read more