News from India
3 Pastors Killed Returning from Peace Conference
Three tribal church pastors from the Thadou Baptist Association (TBA) of India were killed, and four others were injured in an armed ambush on May 13 in Kangpokpi district of Manipur.
Christians Protest Anti-Conversion Law in Chhattisgarh
More than 30,000 people gathered in Jagdalpur, the Bastar district headquarters, Chhattisgarh, on April 13 to protest the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026.
India’s Government Plans to Create Christian Welfare Board
India has proposed a National Christian Welfare Board to address issues affecting Christians, particularly those related to personal law and community practices.
Two Pastors Injured in Attack During Holy Week in India
Two pastors were attacked during Holy Week in Karnataka, India, as they distributed Christian literature in a village in Shivamogga district.
Christian School Closed in Rajasthan, India
Often targeted by fanatic groups, a Christian school in Rajasthan, India, had its license revoked last week following allegations of “brainwashing” children and severe operational deficiencies found during inspections.
India Further Restricts Funding of Foreign NGOs
India’s Christian community says federal amendments to the law on foreign funding give the government excessive power over organizations tied to minority religions.
They termed the amendments as “draconian” and “constitutionally suspect.”
Hindu Nationalists Attack Church in India
A mob of radical Hindu nationalists violently ambushed a congregation of 20 Christians on fabricated conversion charges on Feb. 10 in Maharashtra, India.
Christians in India Stage March to Protest New Law
Thousands of Christians marched with torches on March 22 in Raipur, Chhattisgarh’s capital, to protest the state’s new anti-conversion law.