United to Pray for India, a year-long prayer movement launched on Independence Day

(Photo: UTPFI) Christians from all around India came together online to create “United to Pray for India” (UTPFI), a movement to pray for the country for a year from August 15, 2023, to August 15, 2024, on its 77th Independence Day. UTPFI is an interdenominational initiative without any organisation or Church banners but has representation … Read more

US to address human rights concerns with India, affirms State Department official

(Photo: Unsplash/Laurentiu Morariu) In anticipation of US President Joe Biden’s imminent visit to New Delhi for the G20 Summit next month, the United States has reiterated its commitment to addressing human rights issues in India. A senior U.S. official affirmed that the topic of human rights will remain a focal point of discussions between the … Read more

New bill sparks concern over forest conservation and indigenous rights in Northeast India

(Photo: Unsplash/Unma Desai) In a significant move that has captured the attention of environmentalists, indigenous communities, and policymakers alike, the Indian government has passed the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill through both houses of the Parliament of India. This proposed legislation, which sailed through the Lok Sabha (Lower house of the Parliament of India) and the … Read more