Church officials have condemned the alleged assault and humiliation of a Protestant pastor in eastern India’s Odisha state, calling it a “blot on India’s democracy and secularism,” and has demanded ...

In past 19 months, half-a-dozen Odisha towns have seen curfew and Internet suspension over incidents, including lynchings. After Cuttack violence, CM called for peace; opp slams BJP ...

Official records show hate crimes against Christians have risen significantly in Odisha. The Opposition says the BJP ...