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Set back by nuns’ arrest in Chhattisgarh, how Kerala BJP is trying to make up to Christians
August 11, 2025 8:33 am
The Church leadership is also divided over the BJP’s response. While Archbishop Joseph Pamplany of the Catholic Church has attested to the role of the party’s national leadership in securing relief for the nuns, fellow Bishop Pauly Kannookkadan, in a pastoral letter, criticised the Chhattisgarh government, Centre.
Waqf Bill debate: Batting for Christians, BJP in Kerala marches to MPs' premises
April 02, 2025 9:48 pm
As the Church mounts pressure on the issue, various Muslim groups said MPs should discharge their duties in a judicious manner.
Divided over conversion claims in schools: 'Will look into matter', says Gujarat minister; lone Christian BJP MLA says 'no proof'
March 17, 2025 9:47 am
In purported videos of one of his kathas held in Tapi district’s Songadh on March 13-14, Bapu is heard saying, “It is good that students are taught Bhagavad Gita. But the problem is that 75% of teachers are Christians who do not let this happen"
Thanks to PM’s inclusive governance, Christians in India do feel heard
January 09, 2025 7:08 am
What the columnist fails to include in his article is that the BJP does more for the Indian Christian population than host the Catholic clergy for Christmas celebrations. PM Modi’s Sabka Saath message prioritises action over appeasement, made visibly clear to Christians and other minority groups
Pakistani Christian community attacked after blasphemy accusation
May 25, 2024 7:16 pm
The crowd, which accused the Christian group of blasphemy, hurled stones and bricks at the police, said Shariq Kamal, the police chief of Sargodha district.
Bengaluru Archbishop seeks PM's intervention to address Christians' concerns such as attacks on churches
December 28, 2023 6:57 pm
Stating that Christmas celebrations this year were special for Christians in India as Modi had invited representatives of the community in New Delhi to his residence, the Archbishop said the PM himself spoke of believers of the faith in a very complimentary, positive and favourable manner.
‘Will support any secular party that meets our demands’: Telangana Christians seek to emerge as vote bank ahead of polls
October 21, 2023 2:25 pm
The ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi though has spoken about the welfare of Christians and even announced the establishment of a 'Christian Bhavan' on the lines of the bhavans that it has announced and constructed for different castes and communities, it has remained only a promise to date.
'Sundays are sacred for Christians': Parties urge EC to reschedule counting for Mizoram polls
October 12, 2023 10:21 am
Polling for the 40-member Mizoram assembly will be held in a single phase on November 7 and counting of votes for all the five states is scheduled on December 3.
Shot in the arm for Stalin's social justice pitch: Reservation for Dalit Christians gets TN Assembly backing
April 20, 2023 2:01 am
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin says, "Denying reservation to Dalits just because they embraced another faith... is not justifiable"
In pictures: Joyous Holy Week celebrations around the world
April 08, 2023 1:31 pm
The week began with Palm Sunday, where mass at the Vatican was celebrated by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square the day after he was discharged from the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital in Rome, where the Vatican said he was treated for bronchitis
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Police detain dozens protesting attacks on churches in Delhi
February 05, 2015 4:40 pm
The protesters hold Hindu hardliners responsible for the attacks on churches in Delhi.
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