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Indian Prisoner Shares Gospel, Claims Miracle Healing for Jailer

Voice of the Martyrs (US)·🇮🇳 India·Oct 31, 2026

According to Voice of the Martyrs, a prisoner in India was permitted to speak to fellow inmates about Good Friday. He subsequently claimed to know private details about the jailer’s family, including a son’s illness. The prisoner prayed for the jailer’s son, asserting that God would heal him within seven days. The outlet reports that a miracle occurred, leading to improved treatment for the prisoner and expanded ministry access within the prison. The individual, who spent 99 days in jail, attributes his release and the events to divine intervention. The organization highlights his story as an example of faith under persecution in India.

Evangelical Fellowship of India Calls for Prayer on Persecuted Church Days

Evangelical Fellowship of India·🇮🇳 India·Oct 30, 2026

The Evangelical Fellowship of India has invited churches and individuals across the country to observe the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. This initiative, supported by the World Evangelical Alliance, aims to unite Christians in solidarity with believers facing global persecution. According to the organization’s Religious Liberty Commission, hundreds of incidents of violence and hate crimes against Christians were documented in the region by mid-October. The group encourages congregations to use provided prayer resources to support those suffering from discrimination, violence, and imprisonment due to their faith. The general secretary issued the appeal to foster spiritual strength and advocacy for religious freedom.

Minority leaders urge Karnataka to repeal anti-conversion law

Matters India·🇮🇳 India·Oct 30, 2026

Religious minority representatives and human rights advocates in Karnataka, India, have called on the state government to repeal the 2022 anti-conversion law. In a joint statement, signatories including Archbishop Peter Machado and Mohammed Yahya Damudi argued the legislation violates constitutional freedom of conscience. They also urged the government to address hate speech and review other controversial policies affecting marginalized communities. The groups emphasized that repealing the act would restore confidence in fundamental rights and uphold the state's tradition of diversity. They requested concrete legislative action to ensure equality and dignity for all residents.

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Indian Christians Flee Village After Mob Attack and Police Inaction

Morning Star News·🇮🇳 India·Oct 30, 2026

Three Christian families in a village in Chhattisgarh, India, are fleeing their ancestral home following a violent mob attack. Approximately 150 assailants beat the victims, including women and children, and vandalized their property because the families refused to renounce Christianity. A family member reported that police ignored initial pleas for help and took no action despite visible injuries. Local officials subsequently pressured the families to convert to Hinduism or lose their land. The families remain under threat but have resolved to leave rather than abandon their faith.