Christian school heads among 20 arrested in Madhya Pradesh over 'exorbitant' fees

Christ Church Boy’s Senior Secondary School, Jabalpur. (Photo: Christian Today India) Authorities in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district have arrested 20 individuals, including principals of several prominent Christian-run schools and Rt. Rev. Ajay Umesh Kumar James, the Bishop of the Church of North India and Chairman of Christ Church Schools. They are accused of violating fee … Read more

District authorities allow peaceful religious congregations in Uttar Pradesh

(Photo: Christian Today/Shireen Bhatia) In a move that brings a breather to the Christian community, the District Magistrate of Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh has issued a positive order allowing prayer meetings and church services to be conducted in Azamgarh district without any hindrance, in compliance with a directive from the Allahabad High Court. The matter dates … Read more

Saffron flags hoisted on churches in Madhya Pradesh ahead of Ram temple ceremony

Saffron flags hoisted on churches in Madhya Pradesh ahead of Ram temple ceremony. (Photo: YouTube Screenshot/WEIRD IN LIFE) Several incidents of religious intimidation were reported on the evening of the “Pran Pratistha” ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. On January 21, a group of Hindu activists climbed onto the roofs of four … Read more

Two pastors arrested, jailed under Unlawful Religious Conversion in Uttar Pradesh

(Photo: Pixabay) Two Christians were arrested and booked under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act for praying on New Year’s Eve in Ayodhya district of Uttar Pradesh. Pastor Arun Kumar and Pastor Ram Tahal gathered to pray on New Year’s Eve along with about 100 believers on December 31 in Ram … Read more

Christian in Uttar Pradesh arrested for praying in his house on New Year’s Eve

Police in Uttar Pradesh detained a Christian, along with a guest, for praying in his own house on New Year’s Eve in Maharajganj district yesterday. Pastor Raj Kishore along with some of his friends had gathered in his own house for New Years’ Eve in Sonbarasa village on December 31, when the Kothibari police reached … Read more

Though fearful, pastor in Madhya Pradesh finds courage in Word of God

(Photo: Unsplash/Rohit Raj) A pastor from the border territory of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh was arrested by the authorities on suspicion of performing forced conversions in the region.  On November 26, Pastor Gokhariya Solanki and a few churchgoers were worshipping in Aradhana Bhavan in the village of Garbedi in the Burhanpur district when about a … Read more

Madhya Pradesh High Court upholds refusal to renew recognition of Child Care Institution amidst allegations of abuse and conversion

A screen shot from a video taken on the day the Children’s Home facility was raided by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). (Photo: Courtesy of Dr. A Matney) In a recent verdict, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur Bench, has upheld the State’s decision to deny the renewal of recognition to … Read more

Pentecostal mission center demolished in Uttar Pradesh; pastor, 17 others arrested

Hindu nationalist government officials in Uttar Pradesh have demolished a Pentecostal mission centre and arrested 18 people amid concerns over the persecution of the Christian minority in the country, according to reports. The demolition took place last Wednesday in the Bhulandih area of Jaunpur district, according to the Union of Catholic Asia News. A special … Read more

Targeted assault on pastor's son exposes deep-seated prejudices in Uttar Pradesh village

(Photo: Pixabay) The son of a pastor, who was harassed and detained the previous week at the complaint of Hindu extremists on allegations of carrying out forced conversions in a village in Uttar Pradesh, was beaten at an open food joint on September 29 by the food joint owner and a staff member.  Bipin Kumar, … Read more

A pastor's unwavering faith amidst persecution in Uttar Pradesh

Pastor Shriram’s house church. (Photo: Pastor Shriram) Police in Uttar Pradesh reprimanded a pastor for the fourth time on September 24 based on allegations of forced conversions made by Hindu extremists after he was arrested twice and faced court proceedings for similar allegations earlier.  “The most they can do is put us in jail, what … Read more