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A neo-Gothic cathedral bears the last vestiges of early Christianity in India

In the late 19th century, British authorities found the church in need of rebuilding. They demolished it in 1893 and planned for it to be rebuilt in a neo-Gothic style.

Church leader from Golaghat is first to be jailed under Assam’s law against ‘magical healing’

Pranjal Bhuyan, a resident of Padmapur village, was reportedly arrested for attempting to convert Hindus through 'magical healing practices'. He is under 14-day judicial custody.

Key Nagaland church body says ‘BJP promoting right wing extremism’, Modi’s Manipur claim ‘illogical’

Nagaland Baptist Church Council's statement, issued as 'appeal to voters' ahead of LS polls, creates ripples in the Christian-majority state, where BJP is part of ruling coalition.

‘Love the person, but hate the sin’: Nagaland Baptist Church denounces LGBTQ+ lifestyle and practices

Church council says LGBTQ+ lifestyle is against teachings of Christian faith, but says it's not against people who 'struggle with an LGBTQ+ lifestyle'.

Church roof collapses during Sunday mass in Mexico, 9 dead, about 30 others missing

Footage on social media showed the moment the church roof caved in, puffs of gray smoke billowing into the air, followed by the toppling of yellow brick outer walls.

Mob torches churches in eastern Pakistan, paramilitary troops cordon off Christian settlement

Police said a mob vandalised several churches and scores of houses on Thursday after two men living there were accused of desecrating the Quran.

‘We cry out for justice’: Mobs vandalise multiple churches in Pakistan over blasphemy allegations

Pastor Imran Bhatti said the Salvation Army Church, United Presbyterian Church, Allied Foundation Church and Shehroonwala Church in Pakistan's Isa Nagri region were ransacked.

Church message against ‘communal forces’ puts BJP on defensive in poll-bound Nagaland

Apex body Nagaland Baptist Church Council urges community not to vote for forces working against Christians. BJP spokesperson says everyone is equal and party respects every community.

‘Miracles’, caste & now, crackdowns: The inside story of Christian ‘conversions’ in UP’s Fatehpur

VHP, Bajrang Dal workers say police are finally ‘cooperating’ on complaints of unlawful conversion, with 55 arrests since January. But a complex picture comes to the fore on the ground.

‘Violates Art 25’ — Kerala court on Knanaya Church expelling members marrying outside community

Kottayam additional district judge said that expelling members for not practising endogamy violates the rights guaranteed under Article 25. Asks church to readmit the expelled.

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More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.