Anugrah Kumar

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  • 80 Christians die after being displaced by violence in Manipur

    80 Christians die after being displaced by violence in Manipur

    Tens of thousands of Christians from the Kuki-Zo tribal community in India’s northeastern state of Manipur continue to be displaced, more than eight months after the onset of ongoing violence. During this period, at least 80 individuals, including women and children, have died due to inadequate healthcare and substandard living conditions in makeshift shelters in one district alone.

  • Megachurch pastor on leave for alcohol use on church property, denial of wrongdoing

    Megachurch pastor on leave for alcohol use on church property, denial of wrongdoing

    Lead Pastor Jeff Frazier of Chapelstreet Church in Illinois, an influential evangelical megachurch in the Chicago suburbs, has been placed on leave. The church’s executive council cited the “use of alcohol on church premises while performing duties” and alleged “concealment” of this wrongdoing as reasons for this action.

  • CCP skeptic Lai Ching-te wins Taiwan’s presidential election in defiance of China

    CCP skeptic Lai Ching-te wins Taiwan’s presidential election in defiance of China

    Taiwan’s Vice President Lai Ching-te, a prominent skeptic of the Chinese Communist Party, has secured a decisive victory in the presidential election of the self-ruled island. Garnering 40% of the vote in a competitive three-way race, Lai’s win signifies a continuation of the Democratic Progressive Party's rule, underscoring Taiwan’s dedication to its unique political trajectory and autonomy.

  • Missing pastor’s charred body found near Tamil Nadu border

    Missing pastor’s charred body found near Tamil Nadu border

    Police in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu have discovered the charred body of an evangelical pastor, who had been missing for about 10 days. The family identified the body by recognizing his belt, shoes and glasses.

  • Manipur Evangelical prayer movement leader dies: 'A void that will be deeply felt'

    Manipur Evangelical prayer movement leader dies: 'A void that will be deeply felt'

    The Rev. H. Chungthang Thiek, a prominent evangelist and former secretary of the Evangelical Fellowship of India's northeast region, has died, leaving a profound legacy in northeast India's spiritual and social spheres. He was 75. 

  • Congregation mourns pastor murdered by neighbor

    Congregation mourns pastor murdered by neighbor

    In North Las Vegas, Nevada, the Grace Point Church community is mourning the tragic loss of Pastor Nick Davi, who was murdered by his neighbor last month. As they prepare for his memorial service scheduled for next week, an expected attendance of 1,000 people reflects the profound impact of his passing.

  • Iranian Christian convert, 60, sentenced to 6 years in prison

    Iranian Christian convert, 60, sentenced to 6 years in prison

    Sixty-year-old Christian convert Mina Khajavi has been ordered to commence a six-year prison term in Iran, according to a report that says she was convicted for “acting against national security by promoting ‘Zionist’ Christianity” through her involvement in a house church.

  • ISIS claims responsibility for twin bombings in Iran after president blames Israel

    ISIS claims responsibility for twin bombings in Iran after president blames Israel

    The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the devastating twin blasts near the burial site of Gen. Qasem Soleimani in southern Iran, marking the deadliest attack in the country since its 1979 revolution.

  • Indian priest removed from church posts week after joining Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party

    Indian priest removed from church posts week after joining Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party

    An Orthodox priest in Kerala, a southern state of India, was relieved of his official duties in the church after he chose to join the Bharatiya Janata Party months before the national election. This party is known for its Hindu nationalist ideology, which has been linked to a surge in violence against the Christian minority in India.

  • NYC megachurch sued by women turned down for pastor job after Calvin O. Butts’ death

    NYC megachurch sued by women turned down for pastor job after Calvin O. Butts’ death

    A landmark lawsuit has been filed against the Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City for alleged gender discrimination in its selection process for a new senior pastor following the death of Calvin O. Butts III in 2022.