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The Justice B K Somasekara Commission of Inquiry, constituted to probe the attacks on churches in various parts of Karnataka in 2008, has given a clean chit to the ruling BJP and its affiliate, the Sangh Parivar. “There is no basis to the apprehension of Christian petitioners that politicians, the BJP, mainstream Sangh Parivar and [...]

In the next two decades, the Muslim population globally is expected to grow about twice the rate of the non-Muslims. If current trends continue, Muslims will make up 26.4 per cent of the world’s total projected population of 8.3 billion in 2030, up from 23.4 per cent of the estimated 2010 world population of 6.9 [...]

At least 45 people have been killed in twin suicide bomb attacks targeting Shia Muslim pilgrims near the Iraqi city of Karbala. More than 170 people were injured in the blasts, with the death toll likely to rise. The first attack struck Karbala’s northern outskirts, while the second blast occurred about 15km south of the [...]

The Supreme Court on Friday, 21st Jan 2010, upheld an Orissa High Court judgment that commuted the death sentence a trial court awarded to Dara Singh to life term. The court rejected CBI’s plea for death penalty to him. The bench comprising justices P Sathasivam and B S Chauhan delivered the verdict. Lawyer Minakshi Lekhi [...]

Four months of rioting brought down one of the most authoritarian leaders in the Arab world, Tunisian President Zine al-Abedine Ben Ali, Friday. And many – from Arab analysts to average citizens – believe this may mark a turning point in the Arab World. After two decades of unaccountable leadership, Tunisians suffered from an increasingly [...]

In Jangpura, Noor Mosque stood on DDA property illegally and the court had ordered its demolition. But, the Delhi governement refused to act and Jangpura Residents’ Welfare Association appealed to the High Court for the compliance of its order. The court in 2006 issued contempt notice to the DDA. To avoid the complications of contempt [...]

Missionaries are promoting carol songs during Christmas every year in North Eastern states. From Nongstoin to Nagaland and Numaligarh to Nagaon. The Carolling will peak during this period and the songs could be heard from the streets and alleys with troupes doing the rounds of Christian localities. Youth for Christ ministry in Guwahati, members of [...]

Missionary work is actively pursued in Northeastern states. The Bible has been translated into 57 languages in the region and the figure is expected to touch 100 by Christmas 2011. The Bible has been translated so far into Adi, Anal Naga (Pakan), Angami Naga, Ao Naga, Assamese, Bengali, Biate, Boro, Bru, Chang Naga, Dimasa, … [...]

The House Committee set up Karnataka Government to probe the allegations against ISKCON – Akshaya Patra programme has submitted its report. The committee verified audit reports of the foundation and it found that it had been spending more money than what was granted by the State and Central governments. “There are no evidences to show [...]

Religious conflicts erupted between the Rabhas and Garos Christians along the Assam-Meghalaya border. On 5th January, trouble started with four people dead and thousands are displaced. On 30th October, a temple in Williamnagar was allegedly attacked by Garos while protesting against civic polls in the Garo Hills. Prior to this, the Garos complained that … [...]