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Shillong, Apr 8 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday met union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to express concerns over key provisions of the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill. Sangma, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister in-charge of Home Prestone Tynsong, members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), the apex body of the Catholic Church in the country, and other stakeholders, met Rijiju in New Delhi. "We have conveye ...Read More >
Cancer care: Until now, only three medical institutions maintained a cancer registry, which was limited to Hyderabad. Hyderabad: Telangana government has issued an order to make cancer a 'notifiable disease'. A statewide portal to register cancer cases was also launched on Tuesday. Any cancer case diagnosed or registered at a government or private hospital or other healthcare facilities must be reported on the portal within a month. The decision to declare cancer as a notifiable disease will b ...Read More >
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra ignited Kerala's political landscape by accusing the ruling LDF of a clandestine alliance with the BJP, raising concerns about minority rights and governmental accountability in the upcoming Assembly elections. Photograph: @priyankagandhi/XKey PointsPriyanka Gandhi Vadra alleges a secret deal between Kerala's LDF and the BJP for the Assembly elections.Vadra accuses both the LDF government and the BJP-led Centre of suppressing dissent and targeting minorities.She claims Pri ...Read More >
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's allegations regarding his involvement in the Chhattisgarh nuns attack, accusing the Congress party of enabling the legal framework that led to the incident. Photograph: Sanjay Sharma/ANIKey PointsKerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan refutes Rahul Gandhi's claim of his involvement in the Chhattisgarh nuns attack.Vijayan accuses Congress of enabling laws misused against minorities in BJP-ruled states.The CM questions Congress's inac ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his allegation that he had sided with those who attacked nuns in Chhattisgarh, terming the remarks "ignorant and an instance of excessive rhetoric. "The arrest of two Catholic nuns from Kerala in BJP-ruled Chhattisgarh in July last year on charges of human trafficking and forced religious conversion triggered a political row in the state, with Congress and CPI(M) targeting the saffro ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 4 (PTI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his allegation that he had sided with those who attacked nuns in Chhattisgarh, terming the remarks "ignorant and an instance of excessive rhetoric." The arrest of two Catholic nuns from Kerala in BJP-ruled Chhattisgarh in July last year on charges of human trafficking and forced religious conversion triggered a political row in the state, with Congress and CPI(M) targeting ...Read More >
On Good Friday, Bishop Dr Sagili Prakash urged the Supreme Court to review its verdict denying SC reservation benefits to Dalit Christians, highlighting constitutional rights, historical discrimination, and the need to address continued social and economic marginalisation. Khammam: Chairman of Prison Ministries of Telugu States and erstwhile Khammam Catholic Diocese Bishop Dr Sagili Prakash stated that there was an urgent need for the Supreme Court to review its verdict to extend Scheduled Cast ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Churches across the city have lined up a series of programmes during Holy Week following Good Friday, marking the Lenten season with events centred on the suffering and resurrection of Jesus Christ. At New Life Assembly of God, Hitec City campus, an Easter cantata depicting the life and resurrection of Jesus Christ will be staged. Pastor Rev. Younus Samuel said, "Blending drama, music and visual storytelling, the performance will try to convey the emotional depth and spiritual essenc ...Read More >
NALGONDA: Khammam Catholic Diocese Bishop Sagili Prakash on Friday urged the Supreme Court to review its verdict on Scheduled Caste reservations for Dalit Christians. He flagged off a 'Way of the Cross' procession at the Old Bus Stand Centre in Khammam on the occasion of Good Friday. The rally passed through ZP Centre, NTR Circle and New Bus Stand area before concluding at Kanigiri. Speaking on the occasion, he said Articles 13, 14 and 25 of the Constitution guarantee individuals the freedom t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on the occasion of Good Friday, emphasising the teachings and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. In a post shared on X, the Prime Minister said, "Good Friday reminds us of Jesus Christ's sacrifice. May this day further deepen the values of harmony, compassion and forgiveness. May brotherhood and hope guide us all." Meanwhile, devotees across India observed Good Friday with solemn prayers and religious processions, marking the crucifixion of ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 3 (ANI): Devotees across India observed Good Friday with solemn prayers and religious processions, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. At the Motherhouse of the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, devotees gathered to offer prayers and participate in special services conducted to commemorate the day. Also Read | Good Friday 2026 Message: PM Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to Jesus Christ's Sacrifice, Calls for Harmony and Compassion in Society. Meanwhile, ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 3 (ANI): Devotees across India observed Good Friday with solemn prayers and religious processions, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. At the Motherhouse of the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, devotees gathered to offer prayers and participate in special services conducted to commemorate the day. Meanwhile, in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, thousands of devotees took part in the traditional 'Way of the Cross' procession, a ritual retracing the path of Ch ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on the occasion of Good Friday, emphasising the teachings and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. In a post shared on X, the Prime Minister said, "Good Friday reminds us of Jesus Christ's sacrifice. May this day further deepen the values of harmony, compassion and forgiveness. May brotherhood and hope guide us all." Meanwhile, devotees across India observed Good Friday with solemn prayers and religious processions, ma ...Read More >
The bill had evoked sharp reactions from Opposition leaders, particularly the Kerala lawmakers, as it was feared that Christian groups might be targeted under the new law. A controversial provision stated that the government can appoint a "designated authority" to take over, manage, or sell assets created from foreign funds by an non-governmental organisation whose licence under FCRA was cancelled, suspended, or simply not renewed. (check) The bill was listed for passage on Wednesday. Amid prot ...Read More >
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], April 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan on Thursday conducted an on-site inspection in Haridwar to review the progress of various ongoing and proposed works related to preparations for Kumbh Mela-2027. During the visit, he directed officials to ensure that all projects are completed within the stipulated timelines while maintaining high-quality standards, and emphasised the need for stronger inter-departmental coordination to expedite the work, a ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is aiming to expand its footprint in Kerala in the upcoming Assembly elections with the support of the 19% Christian population in the state alongside its core Hindu vote, is on the defensive in the wake of some Christian denominations opposing the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) amendment bill moved by the Union government in the Lok Sabha. The bill, introduced by Union Minister of State (Home Affairs) Nityanand Rai in th ...Read More >
The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) on Wednesday urged the Centre to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Parliamentary Subject Committee, stating that it violates "fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution as well as minority rights." The KCBC warned that the proposed amendments could lead to misuse of power, enabling authorities to take control of institutions run by voluntary organisations, including charitable bodies, educational institutions ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is aiming to expand its footprint in Kerala in the upcoming Assembly elections with the support of the 19% Christian population in the state alongside its core Hindu vote, is on the defensive in the wake of some Christian denominations opposing the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) amendment bill moved by the Union government in the Lok Sabha. The bill, introduced by Union Minister of State (Home Affairs) Nityanand Rai in th ...Read More >
Keralam Assembly Elections 2026: Identity politics dominates Malabar, urbanisation and development concerns shape Central Kerala, and leadership-driven contests define South. Keralam Assembly Elections 2026: Keralam does not vote as a single bloc. Electoral patterns vary sharply across Malabar, Central Keralam and South Keralam, and these regional shifts play a decisive role in both Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. As the state heads towards the April 9, 2026 polls, this divide once again beco ...Read More >
Delhi (AsiaNews) - A significant step towards religious freedom and worship in the southern Indian state of Kerala, one of the most tolerant in terms of worship with a significant Christian (and Muslim) presence, capable of coexisting with the Hindu majority. A note from the Chief Minister's office points out that the local government, with a measure made official on 9 March, has granted maximum recognition to Pentecostal churches as part of the Church and as a Christian denomination. The decis ...Read More >
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today e-inaugurated and in virtual mode laid the foundation stone of several key developmental projects worth ₹37.92 crore in Srinagar district, aimed at strengthening urban infrastructure, improving civic amenities and enhancing the quality of life of the people. According to an official press release, the chief minister e-inaugurated the remodelling and repair work of the Wool Mandi at Nowshera in Srinagar, completed at a cost of ₹1 crore. He laid the e ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday e-inaugurated and, through virtual mode, laid the foundation stones for multiple developmental projects worth ₹37.92 crore in Srinagar district. The initiatives aim to strengthen urban infrastructure, improve civic amenities, and enhance the quality of life for residents. The e-inauguration and foundation stone ceremony was held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC). Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, ...Read More >
KOCHI: A convent-run sch-ool's curbs on wearing the hijab in Kerala's Kochi have spiralled into a religious and political dispute, with three students seeking transfer certificates and CPI alleging the controversy is being stoked by Sangh Parivar to deepen communal divides.The row began recently when a class 8 student attended St Rita's Public School in the Kochi neighbourhood of Palluruthy wearing a hijab, which the management said violated its dress code.The girl's parents complained to CM Pin ...Read More >
Kochi (AsiaNews) - The controversy began after St. Rita's Public School in Palluruthy, run by the Latin Catholic Church, refused to allow a student to wear the hijab. In the days that followed, referring to Muslim organisations, an editorial in the Catholic daily Deepika said: 'Those who asked for prayer rooms in Christian schools have now come forward to claim the right to wear the hijab.' This has led to harsh criticism, a sign of the interreligious tension that the affair is causing in Kerala ...Read More >
The Catholic Congress, an organisation of the laity under the Syro-Malabar church, on Friday told the Kerala high court that the upcoming Malayalam movie Haal starring Shine Nigam has "objectionable content" which could cause "religious disharmony". IMAGE: A screengrab from the controversial Malayalam movie, 'Haal'. Photograph: Courtesy 'Haal' official teaser The claim was made by the Christian organisation in an application filed in the High Court seeking impleadment in a plea moved by the fi ...Read More >
Kochi, Oct 17 (PTI) The Catholic Congress, an organisation of the laity under the Syro-Malabar church, on Friday told the Kerala High Court that the upcoming Malayalam movie 'Haal' starring Shine Nigam has "objectionable content" which could cause "religious disharmony". The claim was made by the Christian organisation in an application filed in the High Court seeking impleadment in a plea moved by the film's producers alleging an inordinate delay by the censor board (CBFC) in issuing the censo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood laid the foundation stone for several development projects worth Rs 5.5 crore in the Pankha Road area of Janakpuri. Under this redevelopment drive, key works have been initiated, including the construction of a new RCC drain, toe walls with grit plaster and iron grills, pavement construction, installation of streetlights on both sides of the road, and beautification, greenery, and landscaping of the service lanes and surrounding areas, a statement ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid growing concerns over China's ongoing construction of the world's largest hydropower dam, on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet, India has accelerated work on its very own high-impact project, the Dibang Multipurpose project in Arunachal Pradesh. Positioned as a strategic counterbalance to China's damming plans upstream, India's 2,880 MW Dibang project is not only its largest hydropower venture but will also feature the country's tallest dam structure. The project, which has no ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Education minister V Sivankutty demanded that the Election Commission conduct a repoll in Thrissur. There were widespread complaints before and after the election that fake votes were added in the Thrissur constituency, he said."What happened in Thrissur is a democratic massacre. The news emerging regarding the Thrissur parliamentary elections is shocking. These events highlight how lightly the BJP regards democracy. It is a serious offence that votes were registered at addre ...Read More >
'They should be given a strong message that they are not the ones who decide the rule of the land, and they are not the ones who decide what justice is.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets the heads of various Christian organisations during his visit to Kerala. Photograph: ANI Photo It was on the 26th of July that Preethi Merry and Vandana Francis, two Catholic nuns from Kerala, working in the tribal areas of Chhattisgarh, were arrested along with Sukaman Mandavi, a youth from Narayanpu ...Read More >
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