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Indian tribal people decry lack of presidential response to land plea

Tribal communities in India’s eastern Odisha state, including many Christians, have expressed disappointment after President Droupadi Murmu did not respond to their appeal seeking protection of ancestral lands from industrial acquisition. Local tribal leaders said they felt particularly hurt as Murmu herself belongs to a tribal community from Odisha. Despite the lack of response, community […]

Delhi High Court Questions Delay in Appointments to National Commission for Minorities

The Delhi High Court has expressed concern over delays in appointing new members to the National Commission for Minorities (NCM), noting that the statutory body has remained largely non-functional since late 2024 due to prolonged vacancies. A bench comprising Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia described a status report filed by the Ministry […]

Salesians Conclude Centenary Celebrations in Kolkata with Focus on Youth Empowerment

The three-year-long centenary celebrations of the Salesian Province of Kolkata concluded with a grand finale highlighting renewed commitment to youth education and empowerment. More than 2,000 participants attended the event at Don Bosco Park Circus, including leaders from 12 Salesian provinces in India and Sri Lanka, along with major superiors of religious congregations collaborating in […]

Kerala Archdiocese Donates School for Displaced Families in Manipur

A newly constructed school was inaugurated on February 7 at the Catholic resettlement centre for internally displaced persons (IDPs) at V. Munpi in Manipur, bringing renewed hope to families rebuilding their lives after recent ethnic violence. The school was made possible through the contribution of the social service department of the Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamly. The […]