India

India's arrest of Kashmiri rights activist is deeply concerning

Khurram Parvez is chairperson of the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances

Hindu mob attacks Catholic school in northern India

School in Madhya Pradesh was damaged despite police being warned about an open threat by Hindu activists

Naga civilians killed by Indian army in bungled operation

The tragic incident could hamper peace talks with insurgents in the Christian-dominated northeastern state of Nagaland

Victims to heroes: India's lower castes take cinematic plaudits

'Jai Bhim' has attracted rave reviews and stands as the highest-rated film by all voters globally on movie database IMDb

Indian Catholic media renews commitment to vulnerable

Catholic journalists pledge to be more responsive and effective communicators

Family suspect foul play after Indian nun found hanged

A second autopsy will be conducted after the nun's father said she was under no pressures that could lead to suicide

Hindu activists intensify attacks on Indian Christian prayer meets

The repeated attacks hint at systematic targeting and official bias against the minority community

India's Eastern Church implements new Mass form, disputes continue

The Vatican has agreed with some dioceses to delay the implementation of a new form of liturgy following priests' protests

Toxic air pollution chokes India, Pakistan

Smog caused by industrial and vehicular pollution is threatening the health of millions of people

Delhi's choked roads worsen India's toxic smog crisis

The sprawling megacity of 20 million people is regularly ranked the world's most polluted capital

For the first time, India has more women than men

The country is still not expected to experience a fall in its population for another 30 or 40 years

Indian Jesuits want Father Stan's reputation restored

They believe the late activist priest was implicated in mob violence for standing up for the rights of indigenous people

Christmas and our own life's journey

International outcry as Myanmar junta jails Suu Kyi

Sri Lankan religious leaders seek justice from Pakistan

Pope cautions over 'interpretation' of French clergy abuse report

Duterte jokingly offers Dominican priest top health post

Another church burns in Myanmar junta's onslaught