Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Dec 23, 2025: The United Christian Forum (UCF) has sounded alarm over what it described as “increasing targeted violence and hostility” against Christians across India. In an urgent letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the forum sought immediate intervention, including cancellation of the proposedContinue Reading
By C M Paul Siliguri, December 24, 2025: Christmas 2025, meant to be a season of joy, turned into a season of fear for Christians in several BJP-ruled states. From Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh to Kanker in Chhattisgarh and roadside stalls in Odisha, Hindutva extremists unleashed intimidation, violence, and humiliation.Continue Reading
By Elvis Fernandes Pilar, Dec 23, 2025: The story of Christmas was told through Indian classical dance form Bharatanatyam at Sadbhav (goodwill) Christmas organized at Pilar pilgrim center, Goa, western India. The December 21 celebration, titled “Cradle of Light” and organized by the Society of Pilar at the Horta DeContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Odisha, Dec 22, 2024: A controversy erupted in Odisha days before Christmas after a group of men allegedly harassed poor roadside vendors selling Santa hats, insisting that the state was a “Hindu rashtra” where “Christian items” should not be sold. A video of the incident, now viralContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Palakkad, Dec 22, 2025: Police in Palakkad have arrested several RSS workers for allegedly attacking a Christmas carol group, including children, during a house-to-house performance in Pudussery–Kasaba, sparking widespread condemnation and concerns over rising communal intolerance during the festive season. The incident occurred late Sunday evening whenContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Ghaziabad, Dec 23, 2025: A viral video showing the public harassment of a pastor and his wife in Ghaziabad by Sri Satyanisht Arya, formerly known as Sunnyur Rahman, has sparked outrage among rights groups and church leaders, who denounced it as “targeted intimidation” and “hate speech” againstContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Jhabua, Dec 19, 2025: In a significant affirmation of religious freedom, the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the right of Catholic parishes in Jhabua diocese to conduct Christmas carol singing, after local police and administrative authorities denied permission. For years, parishes inContinue Reading
By Vintu Augustine Bengaluru, Dec. 18, 2025: Bengaluru’s Christ University, in collaboration with the Australian Catholic University has opened the Global STEM Education Centre in its campus in southern India. “The initiative aims to transform STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics] education across the Indo-Pacific through research, innovation, and inclusiveContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Dungarpur, Dec 16, 2025: A Sunday Mass Dec. 13 held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bichhiwara village, Dungarpur district, was disrupted when members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bajrang Dal stormed the premises, accusing the parish of forced religious conversions. The incident occurred duringContinue Reading
By Allen Brooks Udalguri, Dec 7, 2025: The Christians of Udalguri, a town in Assam, on December 6 transcended denominational boundaries to unite for a day of service, worship, and vibrant celebration. The day began with a special cleanliness drive. The participants swept streets, picked up litter, and meticulously preparedContinue Reading
