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Beijing, China, March 8, 2025 – During the National People's Congress, Chinese authorities raided a Protestant house church, disrupting a worship session. The raid involved police and state security personnel and is part of the ongoing crackdown on unregistered religious gatherings.Several church leaders and members were detained, and religious materials, including Bibles, were confiscated. The raid highlights the government's increasing efforts to control religious...

Shimla, March 8, 2025 – Himachal Pradesh Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh has urged Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to relax the eligibility criteria for the Urban Challenge Fund. He argued that the current requirements are hindering the progress of urban development projects in the state.Vikramaditya highlighted the need for more flexibility in the criteria to address the unique challenges of Himachal Pradesh. A...