Religion in the Daily News
- International Seminar in Chicago Calls for Reconstruction of Baqi’ Cemetery Shrines 1 November 2026 20 h 37 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Religious Authority/International Seminar in Chicago Calls for Reconstruction of Baqi’ Cemetery Shrines Religious Authority November 1, 2026 0 0 1 minute read International Seminar in Chicago Calls for Reconstruction of Baqi’ Cemetery …
- Fatimiyyah Mourning Ceremonies Held in Bamyan and Kabul 1 November 2026 20 h 36 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Afghanistan/Fatimiyyah Mourning Ceremonies Held in Bamyan and Kabul Afghanistan November 1, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Fatimiyyah Mourning Ceremonies Held in Bamyan and Kabul ——————————– Religious centres affiliated with …
- Trinidad churches to seek communion-wine exemption from new drinking-age law 1 November 2026 20 h 17 min Anglican Ink - Florida Churches in Trinidad and Tobago will ask the government to exempt sacramental wine from a new law raising the legal drinking age to 21, after church leaders said it could make a child’s or teenager’s sip from the chalice a TT$50,000 offence. The Rt. Rev. …
- Lagama: The village where Hindu families stayed through turmoil 1 November 2026 20 h 07 min Rising Kashmir Lagama (Uri), Nov 1: Every morning, after retiring from government service, 76-year-old Munshi Ram Sharma makes his way to a small grocery shop in Pathang hamlet of Lagama village in north Kashmir’s Uri. The shop, owned by his Muslim friend Irshad Ahmad, …
- Sri Lanka’s Buddhist monks retreat after showdown with Marxist government 1 November 2026 19 h 58 min The Federal In the first showdown between Red and Saffron in Sri Lanka, the otherwise influential Buddhist monks have announced an embarrassing retreat after taking on the ruling Marxist-led coalition in a battle marked by a deadly mix of street power, religious …
- Did You Miss It? Talarico Under Fire, Texas Voting Fights And A Pastor’s Warning On Islam 1 November 2026 19 h 47 min WBAP - Texas A James Talarico illustration over disputed records appears with Southlake barricades, Pastor Keith Craft and a UT San Antonio conduct-review compilation. | Images by Team Talarico/X, a Southlake resident, Let’s Talk Local and Carlos Turcios/X; …
- Muslim Media Practitioners Hail Sultan’s Contributions To Peace, Unity As He Marks 20 Years On Throne 1 November 2026 19 h 47 min Arise News The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on his 20th coronation anniversary, commending his contributions to peace, religious tolerance and national unity. The organisation, in …
- Chinese-Built Kuching Hindu Temple Seeks RM3.5mil More As Hall Costs Double 1 November 2026 19 h 41 min The Rakyat Post Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Just days after its grand consecration ceremony on 30 October, the newly rebuilt Sri Maha Mariamman Temple on Rock Road in Kuching, Sarawak, has gone …
- Love Jihad KGMU: UP STF presents report on how Hindu women were targeted for religious conversion; Govt orders action 1 November 2026 19 h 20 min Organiser Weekly Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has submitted a detailed inquiry report alleging organised activities involving religious conversion, sexual exploitation, harassment and intimidation of Hindu female students and employees at King George …
- Baba Kartik Oraon: The tribal leader who dedicated his life to protecting indigenous identity, culture and traditions 1 November 2026 19 h 19 min Organiser Weekly Baba Kartik Oraon was a visionary leader, distinguished engineer, able administrator and social worker who dedicated his entire life to the educational, cultural, social and political advancement of India’s tribal communities. He belonged to that rare …
- Nationalist ideas once considered anathema are now mainstream: BL Santhosh, BJP National General Secretary 1 November 2026 19 h 19 min Organiser Weekly In a conversation with Organiser Weekly Editor Prafulla Ketkar, BJP National General Secretary (Organisation) BL Santhosh reflects on the 75-year journey from the Bharatiya Jana Sangh to the BJP, the evolution of its ideological foundations, the RSS-BJP …
- Navigating the Second Century : Society, Global Challenges and the Evolving Vision of RSS 1 November 2026 19 h 19 min Organiser Weekly Established in 1925, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has completed its centenary in Vijayadashami 2025, marking the beginning of its second century. As the RSS embarks on this new chapter, various segments of Bharatiya society, public discourse, and …
- BOOK REVIEW: Bagha Jatin and the civilisational roots of revolutionary nationalism in Bengal 1 November 2026 19 h 19 min Organiser Weekly The history of India’s freedom struggle is far more diverse than the narrow ideological interpretations that have often dominated its popular representation. Beyond the familiar narratives of constitutional negotiations, mass movements, and political …
- Bhutan raises 108 sacred Buddhist stupas simultaneously in Gelephu Mindfulness City 1 November 2026 18 h 40 min News On AIR In a remarkable display of faith, devotion and collective participation, Bhutan today witnessed the simultaneous raising of 108 sacred Buddhist stupas, each standing 15 metres tall, in Gelephu Mindfulness City. The historic undertaking began at 3 AM …
- Atupele Muluzi Challenges Muslim Youth to Promote Unity and Take Part in National Development 1 November 2026 17 h 41 min Malawi Freedom Network Share By Suleman Chitera, MFN Reporter United Democratic Front (UDF) leader Atupele Muluzi has challenged Muslim youths in Malawi to go beyond religious education by pursuing other beneficial studies and actively participating in national development. …
- Udupi District Marks 71st Kannada Rajyotsava with Pomp and Pledge for Progress 1 November 2026 17 h 27 min Mangalorean Udupi District Marks 71st Kannada Rajyotsava with Pomp and Pledge for Progress Udupi: It is my vision to take Udupi district to greater heights of development. Plans are being formulated to create more tourism opportunities in both the coastal and Malnad …
- One Nation Under the Prosperity Gospel 1 November 2026 16 h 42 min The New York Review of Books As the grandson of a Pentecostal preacher, I can quote each of the thirty-five verses of Exodus 32, in which the recently liberated Hebrew peoples, fed up waiting for Moses to descend from Mount Sinai with divine orders, ask his brother, Aaron, to make …
- Zelensky: Carlson can't accuse Kyiv of persecution, he never visited Ukraine 1 November 2026 16 h 22 min Union of Orthodox Journalists Today 17:35 8 Author: News Volodymyr Zelensky stated that American journalist Tucker Carlson should not accuse the Ukrainian authorities of persecuting Christians because he has never been to Ukraine and does not know what is happening there. He made these …
- Does Nonviolent Action Still Work? 1 November 2026 15 h 42 min Journal of Democracy From Burma to Belarus, one question keeps surfacing: Does nonviolent action still work? The authors argue that the theory hasn’t failed, but rather that the field has fallen behind. Authoritarian regimes have modernized repression while movements have …
- ‘Faith In Jesus Christ’: Trump Vows To Restore America’s Religious Foundations 1 November 2026 15 h 29 min WBAP - Texas An open Bible and wooden cross illustrate the Christian faith at the heart of Reformation Day. | Illustration created by DX.President Donald Trump invoked faith in Jesus Christ in a Reformation Day message Saturday, pledging to restore America’s religious …
- After fires burn WA churches, what’s next for this Indigenous faith? 1 November 2026 14 h 33 min The Seattle Times - Washington State NESPELEM, Colville Reservation — For nearly 40 years, parishioners filed into the Indian Shaker church here for evening services, its cedar-shingled exterior opening to a long peaked worship hall, where big white crosses hung along the curved interior of …
- The 17 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China 1 November 2026 13 h 23 min Out of Town Blog China is home to some of the world’s most remarkable historical landmarks, ancient cities, architectural masterpieces, and natural wonders. From the historic Great Wall and the Terracotta Army to the breathtaking landscapes of Zhangjiajie and Jiuzhaigou …
- Udupi: Rajyotsava celebrated with grandeur; ‘religious harmony is our culture': Rizwan Arshad 1 November 2026 12 h 58 min Daijiworld News Pics: Suprith Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (TP) Udupi, Nov 1: "I grew up looking at myself through the mirror of Kannada and listening to lessons on education, wisdom, values and treating everyone equally. Having been born in Mysuru, the cultural …
- Africa surpasses Europe in Catholic population; Church leaders highlight missionary role 1 November 2026 12 h 40 min EWTN News NAIROBI, Kenya — Catholic leaders in Africa have described the Church’s growth there as an opportunity to share its faith, vocations, and missionary experience with the universal Church while continuing to receive gifts from other local Churches. According …
- Shia Muslims in Kandahar Hold Fatimiyyah Mourning Ceremonies Commemorating Lady Fatima al-Zahra (Peace Be Upon Her) 1 November 2026 12 h 28 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Iran/Shia Muslims in Kandahar Hold Fatimiyyah Mourning Ceremonies Commemorating Lady Fatima al-Zahra (Peace Be Upon Her) Iran November 1, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Shia Muslims in Kandahar Hold Fatimiyyah Mourning …
- Russians have killed around 120 Ukrainian clergy members, Zelenskyy says 1 November 2026 11 h 25 min Ukrainska Pravda Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: President’s Office President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Russian forces have killed around 120 members of the Ukrainian clergy and destroyed or damaged around 800 religious buildings. Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter) Quote …
- Illegal Thai marriage syndicates risk legal and religious void, warns deputy minister 1 November 2026 11 h 24 min The Sun Daily Unaccredited marriages abroad threaten child lineage and legal validity KOTA BHARU: Malaysians who use illegal syndicates to arrange marriages in southern Thailand risk facing religious and legal implications if their marriage solemnisation is not …
- Illegal Marriage Syndicates In Thailand Pose Religious, Legal Risks – Marhamah 1 November 2026 11 h 14 min Bernama KOTA BHARU, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysians who use illegal syndicates to arrange marriages in southern Thailand risk facing religious and legal implications if their marriage solemnisation is not conducted by an accredited kadi (Muslim marriage solemniser …
- General : Illegal Marriage Syndicates In Thailand Pose Religious, Legal Risks – Marhamah 1 November 2026 11 h 14 min Bernama KOTA BHARU, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysians who use illegal syndicates to arrange marriages in southern Thailand risk facing religious and legal implications if their marriage solemnisation is not conducted by an accredited kadi (Muslim marriage solemniser …
- ‘Namaz Bhi Padhti Hoon, Puja Bhi Karti Hoon’: CID Actress Ansha Sayed Opens Up About Her Parents’ Interfaith Marriage 1 November 2026 10 h 46 min News X 208 Actress Ansha Sayed, famous for her role as Inspector Purvi in the crime-based TV show “CID,” has shared insights into her family background, the marriage of her parents belonging to two different faiths, and the practices they followed. In an …
- Lanzarote and the memory of its dead: two centuries of cemeteries, traditions, and memories 1 November 2026 10 h 34 min La Voz de Lanzarote Every November 1st, Lanzarote families go to the cemeteries to visit the graves of their loved ones, lay flowers, and keep alive the memory of those who preceded them. The All Saints' Day celebration is a day of religious tradition, but also an …
- Turkish father, son reach Saudi Arabia by motorcycle for Umrah 1 November 2026 10 h 24 min Daily Sabah A Turkish father and his 7-year-old son complete a 7,000-kilometer (4,350-mile) motorcycle journey from Izmir, western Türkiye, to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, crossing Syria and Jordan and visiting historical and religious sites along the way. Onur …
- Mumbai Inorbit Mall’s prayer room ‘demolished’ after viral video 1 November 2026 10 h 15 min The Siasat Daily Mumbai: A prayer room in Mumbai’s Inorbit Mall was allegedly shut down and demolished after Hindutva groups opposed it, calling it a secret “Allah ka ghar” in a place where people from all religions visit. The issue stemmed from a viral video of two girls …
- A Not-So-Alien Idea 1 November 2026 10 h 15 min The Washington Free Beacon - Virginia "A rabbi, a priest, and an imam walk into a research program funded by NASA to talk about the intersection of God and aliens," quipped Business Insider after NASA gave more than $1 million to Princeton's Center of Theological Inquiry to study …
- Festival of lights, season of stock-ups 1 November 2026 9 h 35 min Asian Trader Magazine Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights and one of the most widely celebrated festivals across the globe. Its significance in the UK, along with its economic footprint, grows each year. Marked by joy, togetherness and vibrant …
- Reform urged as data reveals extent of Christian 'religious observance' in schools 1 November 2026 8 h 53 min The Herald (Scotland) Some councils refused to release the information, with Glasgow City, South Lanarkshire, and West Dunbartonshire stating that it would cost too much to do so, and Midlothian arguing that the data does not exist. Schools in Scotland are expected to provide …
- “Palestine between Two Conquests”: Mohammad Al-Oqaili explores pivotal moments in its history 1 November 2026 8 h 53 min Jordan News Amman — The book Palestine between Two Conquests, by Jordanian historian Dr. Mohammad Irshid Al-Oqaili, offers a historical examination of pivotal moments in Palestine’s history. It traces the evolution of its political, civilizational and religious …
- ‘Thank God He did not make us like Indians!’ – Israeli-American Jewish religious leader Rabbi Yossi Mizrachi 1 November 2026 7 h 58 min Sanatan Prabhat Israeli-American Jewish religious leader Rabbi Yossi Mizrachi makes offensive remarks about the Hindu tradition of cow worship Widespread criticism from around the world Washington, DC (USA) – ‘You know, in India, people worship cows in their homes and …
- Attempt to convert Hindu doctors at prestigious government university KGMU 1 November 2026 7 h 58 min Sanatan Prabhat Report submitted by the Government-appointed Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force in Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) Hindu doctors denied leave for festivals, while Muslim doctors receive concessions (KGMU – King George’s Medical University) Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) – …
- “Political Islam and its union with Left is the main threat to the West”: Italian deputy PM Matteo Salvini 1 November 2026 5 h 44 min Organiser Weekly Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has described political Islam and its cooperation with the extreme left as the main threat to the West, calling for tougher action against radical Islamist networks, irregular mosques and illegal associations …