Escalating violence against Christians in Chhattisgarh sparks concern

(Photo: Pixabay) Recent incidents in Chhattisgarh have highlighted a disturbing trend of increased violence and discrimination against the Christian minority. Multiple reports indicate a surge in attacks orchestrated by hardline Hindu groups, leaving the Christian community feeling vulnerable and unprotected. On 24 June, tribal Christians and other activists in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur district staged a silent … Read more

Brutal killing of Christian teen factory worker sparks widespread outrage in Pakistan

(Photo: CLASS) In a tragic and horrifying incident that has sent shockwaves through Pakistan’s Christian community, an 18-year-old Christian boy named Waqas Masih was brutally beaten to death by the Muslim owners and workers of a plastic bottle factory where he was employed in Lahore. Waqas’s family says he was falsely accused of theft, which … Read more

Invitation for Modi-Gandhi public debate sparks political storm in India

Modi-Gandhi public debate (Photo: India Today/YouTube Screenshot) As India’s heated general election campaign intensifies, a trio of respected public figures has issued an unexpected invitation – for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi to participate in a public debate. The proposal from two former senior judges and a veteran journalist has sparked … 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

US Senate's Schumer Sparks Strong Reaction for Call on Israel to Hold Elections, Replace Netanyahu

JERUSALEM, Israel – Israeli and U.S. leaders reacted to what some are calling an unprecedented call by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for new elections in Israel. Schumer wants elections so Israelis can replace the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The comments came in the face of the worst crisis the Jewish people have faced … Read more

Andhra Pradesh's call for SC status sparks national discourse on Dalit Christian rights

(Photo: Pixabay) A recent demand by the government of Andhra Pradesh to grant Scheduled Caste (SC) status to Dalit Christians has been welcomed by Christian leaders across the country. The SC status provides benefits under India’s affirmative action policy aimed at uplifting marginalised communities. The Andhra Pradesh Minister of Social Welfare, Merugu Nagarjuna, stated that … Read more

Discord deepens as Manipur CM's proposal to review Kuki-Zomi ST status sparks backlash

Kuki-Zo womenfolk. (Photo: YouTube Screenshot/Lamka Talk) Manipur’s protracted turmoil has taken a concerning new turn, after a controversial statement by the state’s Chief Minister N Biren Singh about re-examining the Scheduled Tribe (ST) status of the Kuki-Zomi community. The statement has caused furore among Kuki-Zomi groups who have strongly denounced the chief minister’s words and … 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

WHO Sparks Concerns About Power Grab with Global Pandemic Treaty: 'Restrict Individual Liberties'

JERUSALEM, Israel – Former Congresswoman Michele Bachmann tells CBN News she fears all the world’s nations are about to submit too much sovereignty to a United Nations organization. The attempted power grab described by Bachmann involves the World Health Organization or W.H.O. Through a series of 307 amendments and a global pandemic treaty, the W.H.O. is seeking to … Read more