India

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

Indian politician promises free pilgrimage to Velankanni

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is eyeing Christian votes ahead of Delhi state polls

State cannot prevent interfaith marriages, says Indian court

Allahabad High Court underlines importance of religious freedom as a human right in civilized states

Indian bishop’s rape trial enters final stage

Bishop Franco Mulakkal was arrested and charged with rape of a nun in 2018

India repeals farm laws to prevent Sikh alienation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the announcement on the Sikh religion founder's birth anniversary

Interfaith leaders hail prospect of papal visit to India

They hope the visit will promote harmony and peace between different religions

What’s behind India’s U-turn on farming laws?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a sudden announcement that his government will withdraw controversial laws that led to a year of protests

130 dead, many missing after floods batter Indian state

Church groups rush help to flood-ravaged Andhra Pradesh after many people lose their homes

Indian bishops welcome PM Modi's U-turn on farm laws

Decision to repeal controversial laws is seen as a move to boost the BJP's chances in state elections

Filipino pastor claims new Covid variant is God's punishment

Korean Church raises funds to renovate care homes for elderly

Defrocked Timor-Leste priest's trial reaches final stage

Yet another Catholic church destroyed by Myanmar junta

Singapore, Malaysia ease Covid curbs at busy border

Japan to bar new foreign arrivals over virus variant