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Christian leaders cry foul over Indian pastor's death

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Indian tribal Catholic joins UN climate initiative

Wednesday July 29, 2020, Bijay Kumar Minj, New Delhi
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Indian tribal leaders oppose Hindus taking soil from sacred places

Wednesday July 29, 2020, Bijay Kumar Minj, New Delhi
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Indian bishop appeals to Supreme Court against rape charge

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Pandemic spreads, pushing Indians to crisis point

Saturday July 25, 2020, Nirendra Dev, New Delhi
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Indian Church denies discrimination against Dalit Christians

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