India’s animated video wars cause stir on the campaign trail (May 5, 2024, France24)
An animated video released by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party was taken down from Instagram after it sparked a backlash for demeaning Muslims…The use of these animated clips have led newspapers to dub it a war of cartoon politics.
Report reveals surge in hate crimes against Christians in India (March 27, 2024, LICAS News)
Incidents targeting Christians are on the rise in India, with a relentless increase observed, according to a report released by the Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI) on March 21.
Manipur in India’s Northeast Remains in the Grip of Uncertainty and Fear (March 13, 2024, The Diplomat) (Subscription Required)
Rumors are circulating in Imphal that the government is considering ceasefire agreements with Indian separatist groups sheltering in Myanmar.
India’s Mammoth Election Set to Begin April 19 (March 16, 2024, VOA News)
Indian general elections, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third term, will be held over six weeks starting April 19, India’s Election Commission said Saturday.
India Begins Implementation of Discriminatory Citizenship Amendment Act (March 12, 2024, Persecution.org)
Four years after being passed by Parliament and signed into law, India’s controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will now be implemented, according to a government announcement Monday. The move, lauded by the ardent Hindu nationalists making up the core of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s support base, comes as national elections approach next month and Modi seeks an unusual third term.
Poverty levels below 5%, claims NITI Aayog chief (February 25, 2024, The Hindu)
B.V.R. Subrahmanyam extrapolates Household Consumption Expenditure Survey findings to argue that growth is inclusive and broad-based, while inequality is shrinking
Indian Christians wary of state's plan to beef up anti-conversion law (February 19, 2024, UCA News)
Pro-Hindu government in central Chhattisgarh state is making move with upcoming polls in mind, warns Bishop Paul Toppo
‘Erasing a part of history’ – What a double mosque demolition tells us about India ahead of crucial election (February 15, 2024, CNN Asia)
The demolition of two mosques in India within days of each other has highlighted the deep religious divide in the country, months before voters head to the polls for a nationwide election that is expected to hand Prime Minister Narendra Modi a rare third term in power.
Modi hails a new ‘divine India’ as he inaugurates controversial Hindu temple ahead of nationwide elections (January 22, 2024, CNN)
Millions tuned in across India to watch the opening of a vast Hindu temple on Monday, in a ceremony considered to be the crowning moment for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist ambitions months before he seeks to win a rare third term in elections.
Indian workers see Israel jobs as ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ despite Gaza war dangers (January 9, 2024, South China Morning Post) (Subscription Required)
Israel is recruiting at least 40,000 Indian workers to plug the acute labour shortage in its construction industry as a result of the Gaza war. Many hope working in Israel will enable them to provide for their families, and say they are confident the government will keep its citizens safe
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Blessing Asia
In October-2022 more than 500 Christian leaders from across Asia gathered in Thailand for the Asia 2022 Congress, sponsored by the Lausanne Movement and various partnering organizations. I had the opportunity to participate in the Congress virtually and was mightily blessed. From Bible exposition to K-pop worship, and through seminars and workshops, the participants were encouraged by the stories of what God is doing in countries all over Asia. Clearly, God is on the move.
A beautiful vision was portrayed in a video of the popular worship song The Blessing, featuring singers from all over Asia. Here it is:
Many of the sessions have already been posted on their website and to their YouTube channel.
One that I found particularly helpful considering all that is going on in China was a presentation titled Church and State Relationship in Asia Today. You can see the video here.
I encourage you to spend some time on their website; there are fantastic resources for understanding God’s work in Asia today.
Original link: https://www.chinasource.org/resource-library/blog-entries/blessing-asia/
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