Matters India Reporter Bankura, May 17, 2026: Tension flared in Keshiakole, Bankura, on May 17 when a branch church prayer meeting led by Pastor Rajib Das was disrupted by local groups. Witnesses said the peaceful Christian gathering was disturbed, prompting police intervention. Bankura is a district and city in theContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, May 16, 2026: The Indian Christian Women’s Movement condemned the killing of three Kuki Church leaders in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, calling the May 13 armed ambush that also left four others grievously injured “alarming signals across the country.” The group said the “gravity ofContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, May 16, 2026: The Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) has strongly condemned Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s reported remarks likening unemployed youth to “cockroaches,” calling them “intemperate” while stressing social media’s role as a democratic platform for diverse voices. According to reports, theContinue Reading
By Lissy Maruthanakuzhy New Delhi: May 15, 2026: Sister Connie Callista, a member of the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod, is dedicated to educating children at the margins. Callista was born into a family with five sisters and one brother in Mandre, Goa (western India). She was inspired byContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Dimapur, May 14, 2026: The Salesian Province of Dimapur has expressed profound gratitude following the safe release of Brother Pamei Aching Albert SDB and Brother Poji Kiivisie Peter SDB, who were held captive since the night of May 13. In an official communication from the DonContinue Reading
By Matters Indian Reporter Imphal, May 14, 2026: The Salesian congregation in Manipur has confirmed that two of its brothers were abducted near Saparmeina on May 13, and efforts are underway for their safe release. The two Salesian brothers — Panmei Aching Albert and Poji Küvisie Peter were taken aroundContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, May 12, 2026: St Stephen’s College, one of India’s most prestigious institutions, today appointed Professor Susan Elias as its 14th principal, making it the first time that a woman will lead the 145-year-old college. An official notice signed by Church of North India BishopContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, May 6, 2026: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India congratulated the people of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry for the “successful and peaceful conclusion of their assembly elections” and extended warm wishes to victorious parties and candidates. In a statement, theContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Bhubaneswar, May 6, 2026: A people’s tribunal has accused the Odisha government of failing to protect Christian minorities, citing “extremely harrowing and worrying” testimonies of violence and discrimination across several districts. The Karwan-e-Mohabbat tribunal, comprising activists John Dayal, Aakar Patel, Vidya Dinker, and Harsh Mander, traveledContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Murshidabad, May 6, 2026: Barely a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated its electoral victory in West Bengal on May 5, tension flared in Murshidabad district when 25–30 BJP activists allegedly vandalized the home of Barnali Chatterjee, a Christian widow living near Muktidham Church.Continue Reading
