US report highlights global religious freedom concerns, with focus on India

(Photo: Unsplash/Joshua Olsen) The United States government on 26 June 2024 released its annual report on religious freedom worldwide, offering a rare criticism of India, a close US partner, while also highlighting growing concerns about religious intolerance globally, particularly against Jews and Muslims. Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, presented the report, pointing out … Read more

U.S. congressional resolution highlights religious freedom concerns in India

(Photo: Unsplash/Jon Tyson) A resolution about religious freedom in India, introduced in the US Congress in June 2023 by Minnesota’s Representative Ilhan Omar, has once again gained attention after a Christian watchdog group shared it on their website. International Christian Concern, shared information about House Resolution 542 that calls on the State Department to designate … Read more

ICC releases report, highlights deteriorating religious freedom conditions in India

(Photo: Unsplash/Arihant Daga) A recent report by the International Christian Concern (ICC) outlines the “the concerning religious freedom conditions for Christians and other religious minorities in India.” The report notes that as India commemorated its 76th anniversary of independence this August 15, concerns have been mounting over its departure from the roots of secular democracy.  … Read more

Seeking peace and prosperity: highlights from 69th EFI Convention and North Zone Urban Transformation Conference

69th Annual EFI Convention. (Photo: EFI) The 69th EFI Convention and EFI’s NCUT North Zone Urban Transformation Conference was held from 4th to 7th September 2023 at the Don Bosco Technical Institute in Delhi. The gathering brought together 200 plus urban pastors, heads of Christian institutions, and leaders from across India. The event was based … Read more