Articles by Christian Today India
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Police in Uttar Pradesh detained a Christian, along with a guest, for praying in his own house on New Year’s Eve in Maharajganj district yesterday. Pastor Raj Kishore along with some of his friends had gathered in his own house for New Years’ Eve in Sonbarasa village on December 31, when the Kothibari police reached his house around 11 pm and detained him and a friend at the complaint of a neighbour. -
RSS backed groups raise demand for delisting Christian tribals in Jharkhand and Tripura
In a divisive and polarising turn of events, the Janjati Suraksha Manch (JSM), closely aligned with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), launched a targeted campaign against Christian tribal communities, strategically timed during the Christmas season. -
Prime Minister Modi celebrates Christmas with Christian Community, emphasises shared values and collective progress
In a warm and festive gathering at his residence in the national capital on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the Christian community on Christmas. The event, attended by around 80 eminent Christian leaders, saw the Prime Minister lauding the continuous contributions of the Christian community in the health and education sectors, emphasising the significant impact of institutions run by the community nationwide. -
Pastor ‘falsely framed’ resulting in shut down of his seven churches
Last week, the Nautanwa police released a pastor in Maharajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, on bail after arresting him last month. While speaking to Christian Today, his wife and son alleged, "He is falsely framed." -
Christian service shines in India's mental health journey
Through an interview published online on December 15, Religion Unplugged illuminated the integral role Christian groups undertake in grappling with India's mental health challenges. In the heart of Delhi, Nitin Kumar, a 22-year-old student, faced the darkest chapter of his life during the second wave of the pandemic—losing both parents. The ensuing mental health struggle led him to contemplate ending his own life. Yet, salvation arrived in an unexpected form—the mental healthcare services offere -
Disturbing escalation in anti-christian violence; UCF claims two Christians attacked every day
Disturbing data released by the United Christian Forum (UCF) reveals a concerning rise in targeted violence against Christians in India, with 687 incidents reported in the first 334 days of 2023 alone. This unsettling trend continues a worrying pattern since 2014, solidifying India's position as the eleventh worst country globally for the persecution of Christians, according to the Open Doors World Watch annual ranking. -
ISIS claims responsibility for Philippines church bombing
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the bombing of a church in the Philippines on Sunday in which four people were killed. Over 50 people were injured in the attack, which took place as a Catholic mass was being held at the Mindanao State University gymnasium in Marawi City. -
Rising tensions in Tripura as Hindu group plans protest against tribal Christians on Christmas Day
In a move that threatens to heighten communal tensions, the Janajati Dharma Sanskriti Suraksha Manch (JSM), an affiliate of the pro-Hindu Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has announced its intention to stage a protest rally on Christmas Day in Agartala, the capital of Tripura. -
Rediscovering Ângela Trindade: Kamayani Sharma unearths the overlooked legacy of a Christian Indian art pioneer
In a recently published article in Scroll.in, Kamayani Sharma unveils the remarkable life and artistry of Angela Trindade, an Indian painter celebrated for her Western-style portraits and ground-breaking Christian paintings infused with the essence of Indian aesthetics. -
Four Christian missionaries targeted and brutally assaulted in Jharkhand
Four missionaries including a pastor and his wife from Gospel Echoing Missionary Society (GEMS) were brutally assaulted in a village near Garhwa district of Jharkhand. Pastor P. Sarvanan and his companion P. Andrew are admitted in a GEMS hospital since November 21, after complaints of severe headache and dizziness, informed Andrew to Christian Today. -
Mizoram Christians call for protests due to disagreements over Sunday vote-counting
Since the announcement of the election schedule, there has been a widespread appeal to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to change the vote counting date. The concern stems from the date falling on December 3, a Sunday, which is considered sacred for the majority Christian community (87%) in the state. Political parties, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and churches have united in their demand for a rescheduled date. -
Punjab Minorities Commission meets with DGP to bolster security for christmas celebrations
In a crucial meeting held on November 24 in Chandigarh, Dr. Subhash Thoba, a member of the Punjab Minorities Commission, met with Director-General of Police (DGP) Law and Order, Arpit Shukla to discuss and strategize security measures for the upcoming Christmas festival and associated Shobha Yatras (tableau) as per media reports.
