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Church Service Disrupted; UN-Linked Official Flags Constitutional Violations

A Christmas prayer service in Bengaluru was disrupted when an individual entered a church during worship, interrupted prayers, questioned core Christian beliefs, and allegedly intimidated the pastor and members of the congregation. The incident caused distress among worshippers and temporarily halted the service. The disruption drew condemnation from an international policy advisor associated with a […]

Miscreants Disrupt Christmas Preparations at St. Mary’s School in Assam

Christmas preparations at St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, located in Assam’s Nalbari district, were disrupted on December 24 when a group of miscreants allegedly stormed the school campus, vandalised decorations, and set festive materials on fire while raising religious slogans. According to accounts from school authorities, the group entered the premises in the afternoon seeking […]

Christian Woman Assaulted During Christmas Event in Jabalpur; BJP Leader Accused

            A Christmas gift distribution programme for Christians in Madhya Pradesh descended into controversy after a BJP district vice-president allegedly assaulted and verbally abused a visually impaired Christian woman in Jabalpur, accusing her of facilitating religious conversion. Video footage circulated on social media shows Anju Bhargav, a district vice-president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), […]

Rajasthan Education Department Warns Schools Against Forcing Students to Dress as Santa

            The education department in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, has issued a warning to schools against forcing students to attend school dressed as Santa Claus, stating that strict action will be taken against any institution found violating the directive. According to the order, schools must not compel students to participate in such activities or place undue pressure […]

CM Mamata Banerjee Attends Christmas Service at Kolkata Cathedral

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee joined the Christmas Eve service at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, marking her continued presence at the annual celebration in the city. The solemn liturgical service was presided over by Archbishop Dr Elias Frank of Calcutta. On her arrival at the cathedral premises, the […]

The Kerala Story: Against the Noise of Hate

At a time when incidents of hostility toward Christmas carol groups have been reported from several parts of North India, Kerala has offered a contrasting picture marked by interfaith warmth and everyday coexistence. Across the state, Christian carol groups moving through neighbourhoods were received with openness and goodwill by Hindu and Muslim families, reflecting a […]

Bajrang Dal Members Protest Outside Bareilly Cathedral in Uttar Pradesh

          Around 15 to 20 Bajrang Dal members gathered outside the gate of St. Alphonsus Cathedral on December 24 following objections raised over a Christmas programme held on the cathedral campus. The group remained outside the premises, raised slogans and recited religious verses outside the church gate. Bishop Ignatius D’Souza of Bareilly said the incident […]

After journey across Asia, WYD Cross begins Korean pilgrimage 

During its pilgrimage in Asia, this cross has given many people love and peace, consolation and hope, shining the true light. Now, through the pilgrimage to Seoul, we ask the Lord that the true light of Christ may spread widely in Seoul and throughout the world, so that the love, mercy and consolation of Christ […]