Religion in the Daily News
- CJP Leaders Move Delhi HC Over Custody Extension, Seek Urgent Hearing Today Amid Effigy Row 21 October 2026 9 h 19 min Outlook India In his complaint, the AAP leader alleged that the burning of the effigy deliberately hurt religious sentiments, altered Hindu traditions and attempted to incite enmity between communities. He sought an FIR and the removal of what he described as offensive …
- RSS chief warns of foreign forces exploiting protests to create instability 21 October 2026 9 h 15 min Greater Kashmir New Delhi, Oct 20: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has warned that foreign forces could exploit social movements and public discontent to create instability in India, deepen divisions and advance their own interests. Addressing the …
- Harmony: Diplomatic community joins Durga Puja celebrations in Bangladesh 21 October 2026 8 h 25 min United News of Bangladesh Members of the diplomatic community in Bangladesh joined Durga Puja celebrations at temples and pandals in Dhaka and beyond, extending greetings to the Hindu community and highlighting the country’s rich cultural heritage, religious diversity and spirit of …
- What Is Sharia?: Understanding Islam’s Laws And Role In Society 21 October 2026 7 h 01 min Religion Unplugged Sharia, often called Islamic law, is a broad system of religious guidelines that inform how Muslims understand their responsibilities to God, themselves, their families and society. The Arabic word – sharia – is commonly translated as “the way” or “the …
- Blackfoot churches unite October 24 for a March for Life 21 October 2026 6 h 55 min Bingham News Chronicle - Idaho Members of the local Catholic, Protestant, and Latter-day Saint congregations will come together Saturday, October 24, for a March for Life in Blackfoot, joining in opposition to Proposition 1 ahead of Idaho’s November 3 general election. The March for …
- 'Hate speech training' pushed for church employees 21 October 2026 6 h 37 min Casey County News - Kentucky California just passed a law that requires all employers to institute anti-hate speech training. And what’s particularly controversial is that it doesn’t make exceptions for churches. Assembly Bill 1803 (AB-1803) was passed earlier this year by the …
- Ekadashi October 2026 date: Is Papankusha Ekadashi today or on October 22? Check parana timings, shubh muhurat & vrat katha 21 October 2026 6 h 36 min The Economic Times Papankusha Ekadashi will be observed on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the Hindu fasting day falls on the Ekadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwin. Devotees observe a fast, offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and seek his …
- Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman visits Puja pandals, vows to ensure equal rights for people of all religions 21 October 2026 6 h 23 min The Indian Express BANGLADESH PRIME Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday visited several Durga Puja pandals in Rangpur and called for “ensuring equal rights for people of all religions in the country”. The visit assumes significance as it comes a year after a spate of violent …
- Congress urges FBI to probe Illinois Hindu temple attack as hate crime 21 October 2026 6 h 16 min Asianet Newsable Led by Raja Krishnamoorthi, 105 US lawmakers urged the FBI to investigate an attempted mass shooting at an Illinois Hindu temple as a hate crime, demanding answers on threats against Indian Americans and other South Asian communities. Illinois Congressman …
- Islam as the last and supra-denominational world religion – the hidden intercultural communication paradigm of peace 21 October 2026 6 h 03 min Pressenza I would like to try – with this humble article – to show the inclusive and peace-focused potential of Islam if interpreted in a broad and multicultural matter. My point of view remains a Muslim point of view from inside. However, I hope that this extension …
- Saudi Arabia helped fuel its Houthi nightmare 21 October 2026 5 h 12 min Ynet The Houthi movement, officially known as Ansar Allah, did not emerge overnight, and its rise cannot be explained entirely by Iran. Its roots lie in Yemen’s domestic politics, religious competition, and regional rivalries. Saudi Arabia did not start the …
- From Dominance to Doubt Modi’s India 21 October 2026 5 h 09 min Daily Times Published on: October 21, 2026 10:08 AM October 21, 2026 by Waris Paracha Narendra Modi came to power in 2014 promising economic prosperity, corruption free governance and a powerful India. More than a decade later, his leadership faces criticism over …
- Talarico Courts Muslim Voters While Defending Interfaith Views 21 October 2026 4 h 54 min America First Report (Daily Signal)—Democrat U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico attended an event in Irving, Texas, that was dedicated to speaking with the Muslim community. Talarico held a meet-and-greet with the Muslim Democrat Caucus of Irving, where he met with …
- 105 US lawmakers seek FBI hate-crime probe into attack at Illinois Hindu temple 21 October 2026 4 h 41 min The Tribune (Chandigarh) A bipartisan group of 105 US lawmakers has urged the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to investigate an attempted shooting at a Hindu temple in Illinois as a potential federal hate crime, citing growing concerns over online hostility towards Indian- …
- Bijoya Dashami marks end of Durga Puja celebrations 21 October 2026 4 h 36 min Bangladesh Post Bijoya Dashami, the final day of the Hindu community’s largest religious festival, Durga Puja, is being observed across Bangladesh on Wednesday, October 21, with idol immersion ceremonies marking the end of the festivities. After days of celebration, …
- Reclaiming The Mimbar: Why The Friday Pulpit Must Speak To Today’s Youth 21 October 2026 4 h 35 min Kashmir Reader It demands courage, foresight and a deep understanding of the modern psyche from those who ascend its steps. Mosque committees and religious scholars must work hand in hand to champion speakers who can articulate both our profound spiritual heritage and …
- No load shedding in Hindu-populated areas during Diwali, NA told 21 October 2026 4 h 34 min Daily Times Published on: October 21, 2026 9:24 AM Minister of State for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Kesoo Mal Kheal Das on Tuesday informed the National Assembly that uninterrupted electricity supply would be ensured in Hindu-populated areas during …
- 105 members of US Congress urge FBI to investigate Illinois Hindu Temple shooting plot as potential hate crime 21 October 2026 4 h 29 min Devdiscourse Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi led 105 members of Congress, including every Indian American member of Congress in urging FBI Director Kash Patel to investigate the attempted mass shooting at the Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Hindu temple in …
- I'm a Christian leader who attended a secret meeting with Anthropic. The crisis of faith will be so earth-shattering that we prayed… here's my warning to anyone using AI 21 October 2026 4 h 28 min Daily Mail Behind closed doors at Anthropic, religious thinkers prayed as they confronted the moral dangers of machines growing ever more powerful. The $965 billion company hosted two-day seminars in San Francisco, California in the Spring, bringing together dozens …
- Holy Land patriarchs condemn ‘heinous’ Jewish settler attacks on Christian village 21 October 2026 4 h 13 min LifeSite To help defend Holy Land Christians, click here. (LifeSiteNews) — The patriarchs and heads of churches in Jerusalem issued a joint statement condemning a “heinous” attack by masked Jewish settlers on the Christian village of Taybeh, describing it as part …
- Cockroach effigy row: 'Political termites in pain,' says Kapil Mishra 21 October 2026 3 h 56 min Asianet Newsable Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra defended burning a cockroach effigy, stating "political termites" are in pain. This came after AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj filed a complaint against organisers, including a BJP MLA, for hurting religious sentiments. …
- Archbishop Nwachukwu presents the “Church of the Sheaves”, an initiative born out of gratitude 21 October 2026 3 h 29 min Fides by Marie-Lucile Kubacki Vatican City (Fides News Agency) – Missionaries who once left their homes, unsure whether they would ever return, sowed seeds that have since borne fruit in local Churches across the world. How can those fruits now enrich the whole …
- 105 US lawmakers seek FBI probe into Illinois Hindu temple attack 21 October 2026 2 h 59 min The Hans India Washington: As many as 105 US lawmakers have urged the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to investigate an alleged attempt to carry out a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Illinois as a possible federal hate crime, warning of growing threats against …
- From the Taiwanese Cultural Association to Tai Ji Men 21 October 2026 2 h 51 min Bitter Winter by Massimo Introvigne* * Concluding remarks at the session “New Perspectives on the Tai Ji Men Case” of the CESNUR 2026 international conference, Taichung, Taiwan, October 12, 2026. The first board meeting of the Taiwanese Cultural Association. Credits. As …
- Myanmar military destroys churches, accused violating humanitarian law 21 October 2026 2 h 46 min The Christian Post - Washington D.C. By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Tuesday, October 20, 2026 People walk outside a church in Myanmar’s Kachin State. | Twitter/@BobRobertsJrMyanmar’s military destroyed two churches in predominantly Christian areas of Chin and Kachin states …
- Being Bangladeshi matters more than religious identity: PM Tarique 21 October 2026 2 h 35 min United News of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said all citizens of Bangladesh enjoy equal rights regardless of their religious identity, stressing that being Bangladeshi matters more than belonging to a majority or minority community. “Majority or minority is …
- ‘Constitution is roadblock to existence of Muslims’: Sharjeel Imam radical ideas & questions for his liberal defenders 21 October 2026 2 h 32 min Organiser Weekly Sharjeel Imam’s September 29, 2026, interview with The Quint deserves attention not just because he has spent years in prison, but because he has openly discussed his religious beliefs, his views on India’s Constitution and his plans for future political …
- How Tamil actor M.R. Radha got away with staging a ‘banned’ play in 1959 21 October 2026 2 h 32 min The Hindu M.R. Radha | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives On April 25, 1959, the Madras Government issued an order banning popular actor M.R. Radha’s Tamil play Thooku Medai. It was bannedon the ground that it deliberately intended to outrage the religious feelings of …
- Who was Swami Shraddhanand? The Arya Samaj leader who challenged social evils and championed Hindu unity 21 October 2026 2 h 15 min Organiser Weekly On Vijayadashami today, RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat recalled Swami Shraddhanand during his annual Vijayadashami address in Nagpur, noting that 100 years had passed since the Arya Samaj reformer, educationist and freedom fighter laid down his life. …
- Tamil Nadu: SC says govt is custodian, not owner, of temple properties; strikes down gift deed for taluk office 21 October 2026 2 h 15 min Organiser Weekly In a landmark decision reaffirming the legal protection of temple deities and their properties, the Supreme Court of India held that any gift of inam land belonging to a religious institution is null and void under the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and …
- Conspiracy theory about CIA and the evangelical growth in Latin America resurfaces 21 October 2026 1 h 54 min Evangelical Focus In recent weeks, a growing trend has emerged on social media and YouTube, claiming that the evangelical growth in Latin America is the result of a strategy designed and funded by the CIA during the Cold War, which also extends to evangelical churches in …
- “Secrets of the Dead”: Channeling, Ghosts, and Souls in Konstantin Rudnev’s Afterlife Novel 21 October 2026 1 h 39 min Bitter Winter by Karolina Maria Kotkowska* *A paper presented in the session “‘Ashram Shambhala’: A Panel on the Case of Konstantin Rudnev,” CESNUR 2026 conference, Taichung, Taiwan, October 11, 2026. A gathering of spirits at Ian’s funeral. From “Secrets of the Dead.” …
- France ranks 33rd in human freedom, 25th in press freedom but why it failed to protect streets from Islamist extremism? 21 October 2026 1 h 33 min Organiser Weekly France is often presented as a model of democracy, individual liberty and republican values. It ranks highly on international measures of press freedom and civil liberties, while its passport offers extensive global mobility. Yet behind this favourable …
- UK: Dussehra and Bathukamma celebrations disrupted by anti-Hindu elements in West Yorkshire, two devotees injured 21 October 2026 1 h 33 min Organiser Weekly A Hindu community celebration of Dussehra and Bathukamma was disrupted by a group of masked individuals at Ossett Town Hall in the Wakefield district of West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, on Saturday evening, October 17, 2026. Two devotees were allegedly …
- Maha Sangha Backs Proposed Legal Amendments on Imprisoned Buddhist Monks 21 October 2026 1 h 12 min Lanka News Web The Maha Sangha has endorsed recommendations made by a committee appointed by the President to amend laws governing the treatment of Buddhist monks in prison, while calling for further discussions among the 31 factions of the country’s three main Buddhist …
- Beyond disenchantment: the religious face of contemporary S Korea 21 October 2026 0 h 42 min Zenit (ZENIT News – Asia News / Milan, 10.19.2026).- In August 2027, Seoul will welcome young Catholics from around the world for World Youth Day, as well as the pope. But what kind of religious landscape will they find in today’s South Korea? In our series …
- DC Circuit Revives Religious Groups’ Challenge to Immigration Enforcement at Houses of Worship 21 October 2026 0 h 39 min The Epoch Times Religious groups may continue their challenge to the Trump administration’s January 2025 decision to eliminate longstanding restrictions on immigration-related arrests and surveillance at houses of worship, a divided federal appeals court ruled Oct. 20 …
- Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman visits historic Radha Govinda temple in Rangpur for Durga Puja 20 October 2026 23 h 55 min The Tribune (Chandigarh) Dhaka [Bangladesh], October 20 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the Durga Puja pandal at the historic Radha Govinda Dharmasabha Temple in Rangpur on Tuesday on the occasion of Mahanavami of Sharadiya Durgotsav. When the Prime …
- Mayor Laesch on alleged mass shooting plot in Aurora 20 October 2026 23 h 20 min The Voice - Illinois A statement from mayor john laesch on alleged mass shooting plot in Aurora, October 11: “I am deeply saddened and disturbed by the recent news that an alleged mass shooting plot targeted members of a Hindu temple here in Aurora. No one should ever feel …
- Wisconsin Voters to Decide If Churches Can Ever Be Shut Down Again 20 October 2026 22 h 17 min Hoodline - California Wisconsin voters head to the polls on November 3 to decide whether the state constitution should permanently bar government from shutting down churches, synagogues, mosques or other places of worship during a declared emergency, including a public health …