Arunachal govt seeks info on Christian population

A letter issued by the East Kameng district Superintendent of Police to the president of the East Kameng Christian Forum (EKCF) seeking details of Christian believers in the district has created apprehension. State government however claimed the same as routine...

Pastors ‘falsely charged’ granted bail in northern India

Six pastors were released on bail by a court in the north Indian State of Uttar Pradesh after the prosecution failed to prove, charges of attempting to incite a riot and hostility between religions. The pastors who belong to the Seva Bharat (serve India) Church were...

Kerala pilgrim centre renounces fireworks for poor

The debate on whether to renounce fireworks and crackers for festivals has been raging in Kerala since the Puttingal temple tragedy a year ago killing 111 people and injuring over 350 others. Many churches and temples are setting an example by shunning opulent...