The India that makes headlines — with context and purpose.
Religious persecution, freedom of faith, and the church in India, curated from specialized sources — Portas Abertas, International Christian Concern, Barnabas Aid, and others. Every story credits the original source and includes a prayer focus.
As throughout this site: never names, photos, or specific locations of workers — even when the original source includes them.
Religious PersecutionThree Christian families are assaulted on three straight days in West Bengal
In West Medinipur, three families were attacked from October 18 to 20. A police report names 13 people, but no one has been arrested.
Religious PersecutionThe last Christian families in a Kanker village lose their homes over their faith
Three families, 18 people, were attacked in Kanker. Local officials threatened to seize their land unless they renounced Christ.
Religious PersecutionChristian families are left homeless in Chhattisgarh's tribal belt
In Kanker and Sukma, one family was evicted and homes lost their roofs. ICC says many cases are never reported.
Religious PersecutionA mob attacks a Bible convention of more than 2,000 people in West Bengal
About 200 people with sticks and bricks attacked a Santhal retreat in Nadia. Several worshippers were hurt and the event ended early.
Religious FreedomChhattisgarh's new anti-conversion law reaches the High Court
Christian leaders challenge the 2026 law requiring 30 days' notice to change faith. The court gave the government three weeks to respond.
Religious FreedomWest Bengal Christians take the attacks to human rights commissions
A public hearing in Kolkata and complaints to three commissions: house churches ask for an inquiry and protection on worship days.
Religious PersecutionAfter the boycott, the flood: Bastar Christians lose homes and crops
The worst flood in 15 years hit 571 villages. Christian families, already barred from wells and shops, now shelter in churches.
Religious PersecutionMore than 40 Chhattisgarh churches now admit only Christians to worship
Hindi notice boards warn that non-Christians enter at their own risk, after repeated conversion complaints.
Religious PersecutionSeven Christians are arrested in three incidents in Madhya Pradesh
Three incidents in four days: worship and prayer meetings interrupted, with charges of unlawful conversion.
Church in IndiaRohingya Christians, stateless and without shelter, face evictions in India
About 150 Rohingya Christians live in India without citizenship, rejected by their own community and threatened with eviction.
Church in IndiaThe college founded by William Carey comes under the pressure facing Christian schools
Surprise inspections, cancelled FCRA accounts, and online campaigns hit historic Christian colleges in West Bengal.
Religious FreedomMaharashtra's anti-conversion law reaches the Bombay High Court
A Bombay High Court petition calls the law a tool of state surveillance and questions its reversed burden of proof.
Religious PersecutionExtremists attack two worship services on the same Sunday in West Bengal
A pastor was abducted and forced to sign that he would stop preaching; another house church had its cross broken.
Religious PersecutionMob Cuts Off Water and Power to a Christian Family in Chhattisgarh
After refusing a Hindu reconversion ritual, the family had their roof torn down, then water and electricity cut off by the community weeks later.
Religious FreedomMaharashtra Passes Severe Anti-Conversion Law
The new law allows up to 10 years in prison for repeat offenders, even as data shows religious minorities have stayed stable for decades.
Religious FreedomIn Odisha, a call for a “church-free” state in front of the authorities
At an event with the chief minister and RSS leaders, a Hindu leader called for a “church-free” Odisha. Kandhamal is back in focus.
Religious PersecutionSeven Christians Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison in Madhya Pradesh
A court convicted seven Christians, including pastors from six villages, on charges of "forced conversion" stemming from a birthday party.
Religious FreedomIndia Weighs Severe Amendments to Foreign Funding Laws
Parliament is debating expanding the government's power to seize or freeze the assets of NGOs and Christian ministries.
Church in IndiaChristian Community Expresses Solidarity with Student Protests
Evangelical leaders publicly supported student movements protesting irregularities in university entrance exams.
Religious FreedomSupreme Court Petition Warns of Violence by Radical Groups
India's highest court is reviewing reports of hate speech and vigilante attacks against Christians.
Religious PersecutionPastor Arrested During Worship Service in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
A pastor was taken into custody mid-service on a baseless charge of inducement and held for three days before being released on bail.
Religious Persecution26 Christian Families Expelled From Their Village in Chhattisgarh
After days of tension and disrupted worship, families were forced to leave the village over accusations of illicit conversion.
Religious FreedomMaharashtra Orders Audit of Church and Mission Properties
The state government ordered a time-bound review of land tied to churches and mission organizations.
Church in IndiaWest Bengal Christians Mobilize Against Disinformation
Christian leaders launched a campaign to counter false conversion accusations circulating online.
Religious PersecutionChurch and Pastor's Home Burned in Punjab
A neighbor hostile to the family's faith is suspected in the fire; the pastor also faces a false criminal charge.
Religious PersecutionProtest Reignites Tension Against Christians in Chhattisgarh
Community groups organized protests in Narayanpur alleging forced conversions, pressuring Christian families to leave.
Church in IndiaWorkers Persevere in Rural Evangelism Under Growing Pressure
Despite disrupted gatherings and threats from nationalist groups, evangelists keep serving rural communities.
Religious FreedomGovernment Bans Use of Foreign Funds for Direct Evangelism
New guidelines ban the use of overseas donations for proselytizing, affecting local partners of international missions.
Religious FreedomMandatory Hindu Chants in Schools Worry Christian Families
An order in Chhattisgarh made reciting Hindu mantras mandatory in public schools.
Religious FreedomProposal Creates "Conversion Prevention Cells" in Uttar Pradesh Universities
Uttar Pradesh is directing state universities to monitor campus life for alleged conversion attempts.
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