Religion in the Daily News
- Hindu groups halt mosque construction in India’s Uttar Pradesh 17 May 2026 19 h 22 min Muslim Network TV NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — Authorities in India’s Uttar Pradesh state have halted construction of a mosque after Hindu far-right groups raised objections, triggering tensions in a village where residents say the structure had been built peacefully for more …
- Throwing non-veg food waste in Ganga could hurt religious sentiments: Allahabad HC on iftar party row 17 May 2026 19 h 17 min The Hindu Allahabad High Court. File picture | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Allahabad High Court has observed that throwing non-vegetarian food waste into the river Ganga could hurt the religious sentiments of the Hindu community. While granting bail to five persons …
- DC Edit | Bhojshala Verdict: Don’t Divide Indians By Faith 17 May 2026 18 h 55 min Deccan Chronicle The pervasive logic the Supreme Court of India had applied while deciding the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute appears to be prevailing in the Indian judiciary going by the verdict of the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh high court which held the …
- Uganda, Tanzania governments laud partnership with the Church amidst complex state-clergy ties 17 May 2026 18 h 46 min Christian Daily International President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was sworn in for a seventh consecutive term on May 12, 2026. President Museveni has been in power since 1986. @KagutaMuseveni X Governments in East Africa are increasingly turning to churches and religious institutions as …
- Trump, Rubio to speak at Rededicate 250 as faithful flock to National Mall 17 May 2026 18 h 29 min USA Today Updated May 17, 2026, 2:29 p.m. ET WASHINGTON− Faith leaders from various Christian denominations − and one rabbi − gathered on the National Mall to pray, sing and speak about America's religious foundation in an event critics said favors one faith at …
- Statement by Al-Sayyid Abdul Malik Badruddin Al-Houthi regarding Repeated Insults to Holy Quran, Religious Sanctities 17 May 2026 18 h 19 min Yemen News Agency SABA Statement by Al-Sayyid Abdul Malik Badruddin Al-Houthi regarding Repeated Insults to Holy Quran, Religious Sanctities Sanaa - Saba: 28 Dhu Al-Qadah 1447 A.H.Allah (the Almighty) says in the Holy Quran, {'Indeed, those who deny the reminder after it has …
- Nalanda University convocation revives Śāstrārtha, an ancient debate tradition 17 May 2026 17 h 48 min The Hindu Nalanda University students engage in the tradition of Vāda, as part of Śāstrārtha 2026. Photo: Special Arrangement Bihar’s Nalanda University has formally integrated the ancient Indian tradition of Śāstrārtha — a historical form of philosophical, …
- Govt won't tolerate injustice against Islamic scholars: Religious Affairs Minister 17 May 2026 17 h 41 min United News of Bangladesh Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad has said that he is ready to make any sacrifice, but will not allow injustice, torture or oppression against Islamic scholars. He said the Prime Minister has instructed that madrasas should not …
- Baghdad receives 4M+ pilgrims for Imam Al-Jawad commemoration 17 May 2026 17 h 32 min Shafaq News 2026-05-17T14:37:42+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Baghdad 4,059,978 pilgrims arrived in Baghdad’s Al-Kadhimiya district by noon on Sunday to commemorate the death anniversary of Imam Mohammed Al-Jawad, the ninth Imam in Shiite Islam, …
- Ahead of Eid, BJP leader Somaiya calls for stop on religious animal sacrifice within residential societies, chawls 17 May 2026 17 h 18 min The Indian Express Ahead of Eid al-Adha, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former MP Kirit Somaiya on Saturday wrote to Mumbai Mayor, Ritu Tawde, alongside the Mumbai’s civic and police commissioners, to cease religious sacrifice of goats within residential clusters …
- Trump, Rubio to speak at Rededicate 250 as… 17 May 2026 17 h 15 min USA Today Updated May 17, 2026, 2:29 p.m. ET WASHINGTON− Faith leaders from various Christian denominations − and one rabbi − gathered on the National Mall to pray, sing and speak about America's religious foundation in an event critics said favors one faith at …
- Is Christian Zionism in the US on a decline? 17 May 2026 16 h 51 min Al Jazeera In March 1992, Christianity Today, a prominent evangelical Christian magazine based in the US, featured a cover story dedicated to Christian Zionism – a theological and political movement that believes all Jews should immigrate to Palestine to trigger the …
- Religion, Politics, and National Cohesion: The Misstep of a Learned Cleric in Tamale 17 May 2026 16 h 33 min Modern Ghana The recent bold declaration by a prominent Islamic cleric in Tamale, publicly aligning an entire religious sect with a specific political party, has sent shockwaves through the Ghanaian social media landscape. While the marriage of religious identity and …
- 'It's a vibrant democracy': Indian diplomat rejects Dutch PM's concerns over press freedom, minority rights 17 May 2026 16 h 32 min The Week A senior Indian diplomat flatly denied allegations that the country was facing declining media freedom and erosion of minority rights during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands. The exchange took place during a media briefing following …
- Somaiya calls for stop on religious animal slaughter within residential societies, chawls 17 May 2026 16 h 01 min The Indian Express Ahead of Eid al-Adha, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former MP Kirit Somaiya on Saturday wrote to Mumbai Mayor, Ritu Tawde, alongside the Mumbai’s civic and police commissioners, to cease religious slaughter of goats within residential clusters …
- Hibatullah Akhundzada to Parwan and Kapisa Scholars: Write About Killed Taliban Fighters 17 May 2026 15 h 53 min Kabul Now KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – Hibatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Taliban, has asked members of the Council of Ulema (religious scholars) of Parwan and Kapisa provinces to write “books and treatises” about the Taliban fighters who were killed, so that it may …
- ‘Vibrant democracy’: India rejects allegations of declining media freedom, minority rights erosion 17 May 2026 15 h 42 min Orissa Post The Hague: India has flatly rejected allegations of declining media freedom and erosion of religious and minority rights, asserting that the country is a “vibrant democracy” that guarantees free speech to all. The remarks were made by Sibi George, …
- Goa: Christian Musicians Keep Goa’s Spirit of Harmony Alive Through Music 17 May 2026 15 h 33 min [your]NEWS Cuncolim, Goa: In the culturally rich villages of Goa, music has long served as more than entertainment — it has become a bridge between communities, religions, and generations. Nowhere is this spirit more visible than in Cuncolim, where Christian …
- Wallace Chan Opens Ambitious Dual-City Exhibition In Venice 17 May 2026 15 h 17 min Forbes The entrance to the Wallace Chan exhibit, "Vessels of Other Worlds" in the the Chapel of Santa Maria della Pietà Anthony DeMarco Artist Wallace Chan has unveiled his most ambitious art project to date in a church in Venice. Vessels of Other …
- Da Lat to host 15 experiential activities during Vesak 2026 17 May 2026 14 h 57 min VietnamPlus Lam Dong (VNA) – The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha Central Committee's Board for Cultural Affairs has announced that Vesak Celebrations 2026 will take place in Da Lat of Lam Dong province, featuring 15 experiential activities combining Buddhist rituals with …
- India Rejects Dutch Media Query on Rights Concerns 17 May 2026 14 h 56 min Deccan Chronicle New Delhi: India on Sunday rejected allegations of declining media freedom and erosion of minority rights, stating that such concerns reflected a “lack of understanding”. The response came after Dutch journalists referred to a purported statement by Dutch …
- Bhojshala verdict: How a narrow 1958 law was opened for a temple claim 17 May 2026 14 h 53 min The Federal The disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex at Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district has hosted Friday namaz, under one State arrangement or another, for the better part of nine decades. It was also on a Friday (May 15) that two judges of the Madhya …
- Throwing Non-Veg Food Remains In Ganga Can Hurt Hindu Sentiments:... 17 May 2026 14 h 39 min News X 188 The Allahabad High Court has observed that throwing non-vegetarian food waste into the river Ganga could hurt the religious sentiments of the Hindu community while hearing a bail plea filed by Muslim men accused of hosting an Iftar party on a boat in …
- Critics decry church-state blur at Trump-backed faith event 17 May 2026 14 h 35 min BDNews24 A Trump administration-backed celebration of US religious heritage on Sunday is highlighting conservative Christian leaders' ties to the president as critics say the gathering does not reflect the country's diverse faith landscape. The nine-hour …
- Historic Japanese Daihoji Temple Destroyed In Massive Fire As Flames Burn 600-year-Old Structure For Nearly 9 Hours 17 May 2026 14 h 26 min News X 168 Daihoji Temple, an ancient Buddhist temple located in Takaoka City, Japan, was engulfed by a large fire on Saturday evening. Dark black smoke and intense flames rose up into the sky as firefighters fought to control the fire for almost nine hours. The …
- Can AI Redefine Religion? — Why Only Humans Can Pray (Part 3) 17 May 2026 13 h 47 min Korea IT Times AI cannot possess religion. Yet it can analyze why human beings need religion and what role religion has played in human society. Distinguishing between these two points is the essential starting point for any discussion of religion in the age of AI. …
- Security Crackdown Intensifies in Bahrain Amid Reports of Arrests and Summonses 17 May 2026 13 h 32 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Bahrain/Security Crackdown Intensifies in Bahrain Amid Reports of Arrests and Summonses Bahrain May 17, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Security Crackdown Intensifies in Bahrain Amid Reports of Arrests and Summonses ——————————— …
- The abandoned Rossendale church which could be lost forever 17 May 2026 13 h 21 min Lancs Live St John The Evangelist Church in the village of Crawshawbooth(Image: Valley Heritage) A crumbling Victorian church in Rossendale could soon be gone for good, joining the hundreds of beautiful churches on the brink of being lost forever. The Grade II listed …
- Indian Diplomat Defends Democracy, Minority Rights in Netherlands 17 May 2026 12 h 09 min Asianet Newsable MEA Secretary Sibi George defended India's democracy and treatment of minorities after a Dutch journalist raised concerns. He called the issues a 'lack of understanding' and highlighted India's civilisational depth, diversity, and vibrant …
- India strongly defends record on minority rights, press freedom during PM Modi’s Netherlands visit 17 May 2026 11 h 36 min The Statesman (India) India strongly defended its track record on religious pluralism, democracy and press freedom in The Hague, Netherlands, while responding to queries from a Dutch journalist during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit. During the delegation-level talks …
- IEA leader urges ulema to help preserve jihad-era records, artefacts 17 May 2026 11 h 31 min The Frontier Post KABUL (Pajhwok): The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), Sheikh Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada, has urged religious scholars to cooperate in preserving jihad-era artefacts and documenting the history of martyred fighters. Mullah …
- Pakistan delegation to Afghanistan delayed amid Middle East tensions: Afridi 17 May 2026 10 h 52 min Ariana News The supreme leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Hibatullah Akundzada has called on religious scholars to strengthen the implementation of Sharia and preserve the history of jihad. The call was made at a meeting with members and officials of the …
- U.S. reups $6 million reward for information on American missing in Afghanistan since 2014 17 May 2026 10 h 52 min Ariana News The supreme leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Hibatullah Akundzada has called on religious scholars to strengthen the implementation of Sharia and preserve the history of jihad. The call was made at a meeting with members and officials of the …
- Trump-backed faith event features conservative Christians as critics decry blurring of church-state lines 17 May 2026 10 h 50 min WHBL - Wisconsin By David Hood-Nuño and Julio-Cesar Chavez WASHINGTON, May 17 (Reuters) – A Trump administration-backed celebration of U.S. religious heritage on Sunday is highlighting conservative Christian leaders’ ties to the president as critics say the gathering does …
- The Christian Church in mainland China since 1949 17 May 2026 10 h 17 min Christian Today (Photo: Unsplash) The writer of the Letter to the Hebrews reminds Christians that they are surrounded by a great “cloud of witnesses.” (NRSV) That “cloud” has continued to grow in size since then. In this monthly column we will be thinking about some of …
- ‘Vibrant Democracy’: India trashes allegations on declining minority rights, media freedom 17 May 2026 10 h 04 min The Tribune (Chandigarh) India has flatly rejected allegations of declining media freedom and erosion of religious and minority rights, asserting that the country is a “vibrant democracy” that guarantees free speech to all. The remarks were made by Sibi George, Secretary (West) in …
- Junta ally says Malians still 'love their army' despite rebel 17 May 2026 9 h 58 min Modern Ghana Separatists from the Tuareg-led Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) along with the al-Qaeda-linked jihadist Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) launched the assaults on 25 and 26 April, dealing a serious blow to the junta and its leader, General …
- Police drop criminal investigation into street preacher 17 May 2026 9 h 21 min Christian Today Pastor Dia Moodley being arrested in Bristol city centre. (Photo: Alliance Defending Freedom) A pastor has hailed a "win for free speech" after police dropped a criminal investigation into him over comments he made about Islam and transgender …
- India rejects claims of declining media freedom during Netherlands visit 17 May 2026 9 h 12 min Telengana Today India strongly rejected allegations of shrinking media freedom and minority rights violations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Netherlands visit. MEA Secretary Sibi George described India as a vibrant democracy where all religions and minorities …
- Jamiat, SAMLA Release Research Report on Babri Verdict and Places of Worship Act 17 May 2026 8 h 43 min Muslim Mirror A major legal and constitutional discussion on secularism, judicial justice, and religious harmony was held at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi, where a research report on the Babri Masjid verdict and the Places of Worship Act, 1991 was …