India

Christians in India Celebrate Christmas Amid Rising Fear of Attacks

Christians in India are increasingly celebrating Christmas under fear, amid a documented rise in intimidation, vandalism, and physical attacks targeting the religious minority. A report by Nikkei Asia notes that during the 2025 Christmas season, churches in several Indian states held prayer services under police protection, while incidents such as the vandalization of Christmas decorations Christians in India Celebrate Christmas Amid Rising Fear of Attacks

Bihar: Muslim Cloth Vendor Lynched by Mob in Nawada, Eight Arrested

Mohammad Athar Hussain (40), a Muslim cloth vendor from Nalanda district in Bihar, died after being brutally assaulted by a mob in Bhattapur village under Roh police station limits in Nawada district. The incident occurred on the evening of December 5, 2025, when Hussain was returning home and stopped to ask for help after his Bihar: Muslim Cloth Vendor Lynched by Mob in Nawada, Eight Arrested