Religion in the Daily News

Religion in the Daily News

• Famous ghost hunter, 24, dies in horror car crash after smashing religious statue with pliers to see if she’d be cursed 12 August 2026 12 h 01 min The U.S. Sun A GHOST hunting influencer has died in a horror car crash after destroying a religious statue in a viral video. Jiang Xiaorou, 24, filmed a video of her destroying a statue of Guanyin, a Chinese Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, for her 1.3 million online fans. …
• Thousands participate in Aizawl rally to protest FCRA bill 12 August 2026 11 h 25 min Nagaland Post Aizawl, Aug 11 (PTI): Thousands of people belonging to various Christian denominations staged a rally in Mizoram’s capital Aizawl on Tuesday to protest the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill. The event was organised by …
• Iraq procession clip misrepresented as sectarian clashes in Nepal 12 August 2026 11 h 08 min Yahoo News Clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups in Nepal in late July 2026 left three people dead -- and triggered the spread of a clip that had been misrepresented as a village burned down by rioters. The video depicts a dramatic street performance during a …
• Islamic Social Finance A Strategic Instrument To Eradicate Poverty - Zulkifli 12 August 2026 10 h 38 min Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Islamic social finance has vast potential to be mainstreamed as a strategic instrument in efforts to eradicate poverty and drive the country’s economic development. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious …
• Yilwatda, Sultan lead call for religious tolerance 12 August 2026 10 h 24 min Eagle Online The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, have called on all religious faithful in Nigeria, irrespective of their beliefs, to come together in unity and promote …
• 10 facts about Flock cameras in Florida and why they're controversial 12 August 2026 10 h 21 min Treasure Coast Palm - Florida Aug. 12, 2026, 6:04 a.m. ET Automated license plate readers, known as Flock cameras, are being installed across Florida to help police solve crimes. Critics raise concerns about mass surveillance, potential for abuse, and the creation of a searchable …
• What Is Sutak Kaal During Total Solar Eclipse in Hindu Religion? Key Traditions, Rules and Restrictions Explained 12 August 2026 10 h 15 min News X 88 In Hindu tradition, a solar eclipse or Surya Grahan is seen as far more than an astronomical event. It’s believed to be a period of cosmic disturbance, linked to the mythological tale of Rahu and Ketu swallowing the Sun. This window of “impurity” …
• In Haiti, 65 Catholic parishes closed due to armed gang terror 12 August 2026 10 h 14 min Union of Orthodox Journalists Armed groups are seizing churches, attacking schools, and abducting clergy. In Haiti, 65 Catholic parishes have been closed due to armed gang violence. Extremists are seizing churches, attacking religious schools, and abducting clergy in order to establish …
• Mangaluru: St Aloysius PU College organizes inter-faith visit 12 August 2026 10 h 14 min Daijiworld News Media Release Mangaluru, Aug 12: The Centre for Inter-Religious Harmony (CIRH) of St Aloysius PU College organised an inter-faith visit taking students on a journey across four places of worship and offering them an opportunity to learn about different …
• Canadians view Islam most negatively, but opinion of Judaism fell furthest: poll 12 August 2026 10 h 03 min Sarnia and Lambton County This Week Breadcrumb Trail Links News 26% of respondents said their opinion of Islam was positive and 50% said it was negative, while 40% said their opinion of Judaism was positive and 32% said it was negative Statistics Canada recorded 788 hate crimes targeting …
• How Canada’s churches could turn underused land into much-needed housing 12 August 2026 9 h 18 min ConstructConnect Religious organizations are the second largest landowners in Canada after government yet much of their land is underused and could be well suited for badly needed housing. That is why a faith-based non-profit called Relèven is working with churches and …
• What Is Hariyali Amavasya? Everything To Know About The Festival That Comes In Shravan Month 12 August 2026 8 h 55 min Free Press Journal Hariyali Amavasya is an important Hindu festival celebrated on the Amavasya, or new moon day, during the Shravan month. The festival is closely associated with greenery, nature, rain and the beginning of a season of agricultural prosperity. In 2026, …
• Tinubu to Nigerians: Avoid hate speech, preserve our corporate unity 12 August 2026 8 h 32 min Blueprint Newspapers Limited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians across religious divides to shun hate speech and embrace common ties that could promote the nation’s corporate unity. He also called for stronger national and international cooperation to nip in the bud …
• Sarnath is now in UNESCO club. UP wants tourists to see more of its Buddhist sites 12 August 2026 7 h 57 min The Indian Express 5 min readUpdated: Aug 12, 2026 01:57 PM IST Sarnath’s UNESCO World Heritage tag is set to give Uttar Pradesh’s Buddhist tourism plans a fresh push, with the state government working on a circuit linking six sites associated with Buddha’s life and …
• Nigerian Court rules police can't arrest woman for converting to Chritianity 12 August 2026 7 h 46 min Union of Orthodox Journalists In Nigeria, a court has banned the Islamic police from prosecuting a woman for converting to Christianity and recognized her right to freely choose her faith. On August 11, 2026, it became known that a court in Nigeria banned the Islamic religious police …
• Churches in Mizoram rally against FCRA Amendment Bill 12 August 2026 7 h 12 min Ukhrul Times AIZAWL, AUG 11 (SHABD): The Council of Churches in Mizoram (CCM) on Tuesday organised a mass rally in Aizawl to protest against the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which has drawn strong opposition from church bodies and civil …
• Are you a staunch Hindu, do you eat non-veg: Questions that made it to the interview for role of Ram Temple CEO 12 August 2026 7 h 02 min Business Today MUST READ | 5,300 applicants, 18 shortlisted candidates: Interviews for role of Ram Temple CEO begin in Ayodhya They were also asked questions about consumption of alcohol, ability to handle crowds during large religious events, their families, their faith …
• Arrest of Christian leader in Raipur sparks concerns over minority rights and free speech 12 August 2026 6 h 57 min Sabrang India The arrest and remand to judicial custody of Arun Pannalal, president of the Chhattisgarh Christian Forum, has triggered concern among civil-liberties, religious-freedom and minority-rights activists, who have accused the Chhattisgarh government of using …
• How proposed reforms could reshape protections for women in nikah-only marriages 12 August 2026 6 h 46 min Hyphen Stock photograph by Johner Images/Getty Images Planned changes to cohabitation laws could help people in religious-only marriages, but experts warn they would remain vulnerable without civil registration Emaan met the man who would become her husband …
• Jingir: Ex-Apo Mosque Imam Demands Prosecution, Says Hate Preachers Must Be Held Accountable 12 August 2026 6 h 44 min Point Blank News 169 By Oscar Okhifo The controversy over remarks attributed to Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, in which he reportedly described Christians as “infidels”, has continued to generate reactions across Nigeria, with religious leaders and public …
• John Cleese Denies Islamophobia Claims, Calls Himself 'Islamosceptic' After UK Tour Row 12 August 2026 6 h 15 min International Business Times - United Kingdom John Cleese is facing criticism over comments he has made about Islam and Muslims as he prepares for an 18-date UK tour in September. The 86-year-old comedian has rejected accusations of Islamophobia and describes himself as an 'Islamosceptic.' …
• 79th Independence Day: Whither Democracy! 12 August 2026 5 h 52 min NewsClick Our Independence was a huge achievement of people’s struggle against the British. The Independence struggle had the participation of people of all religions, castes, genders, languages and ethnicities. The principles that guided our movement were Liberty, …
• Ritual, Bureaucracy, and Belonging: Survival Strategies of the Masade Community in North Sulawesi 12 August 2026 5 h 51 min Mankind Quarterly This study explores the survival strategies of the Masade community, a unique syncretic religious group in the Sangihe Islands, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Living among a predominantly Protestant population with a significant Muslim minority, the Masade …
• China's abandoned Catholics 12 August 2026 5 h 50 min The Washington Times - Washington D.C. OPINION: The Vatican has abandoned the Catholic faithful in China. This neglect calls into question Rome’s long-standing moral authority in defending religious freedom and has caused confusion among Roman Catholics worldwide. A secret Vatican agreement …
• Constitution guarantees equal rights to minorities: PM 12 August 2026 5 h 30 min Business Recorder ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday called on religious minorities and the Muslim majority to join hands for the country’s development, saying all citizens enjoyed equal rights under the Constitution in keeping with Jinnah’s vision. Speaking …
• Hariyali Amavasya 2026 Date: August 11 or 12? Check Exact Tithi, Shubh Muhurat, and Rituals 12 August 2026 5 h 27 min Newsd Hariyali Amavasya 2026 Date: There is some confusion over whether Hariyali Amavasya lands on August 11 or August 12 this year and it depends on which part of the tithi people are looking at. As per the Hindu Panchang calculations used for India, Hariyali …
• Hindu students campaign at US schools to distinguish the sacred swastika from the Nazi Hakenkreuz 12 August 2026 5 h 19 min The Times of India Mira Trivedi (left) presents a lesson on the history of the swastika to students, a sacred swastika is shown on a wall (right). Hindu students across the US are pushing schools to distinguish the ancient swastika from the Nazi Hakenkreuz. The swastika is …
• More than 130 sacred icons to feature in landmark Hellenic Museum exhibition 12 August 2026 5 h 07 min Neos Kosmos More than 130 sacred icons and religious objects spanning centuries of Orthodox Christian tradition will be brought together in a major new exhibition at Melbourne’s Hellenic Museum this month. Divine Thresholds: Icons and the Orthodox Christian World will …
• Hindus revere Sant Kabir despite his criticism of orthodoxy: Yogi 12 August 2026 5 h 03 min Hindustan Times Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said Hindus revered Sant Kabir Das despite his criticism of Hindu orthodoxy, while Muslims had been less receptive to his legacy, asserting that his teachings transcended religious boundaries. CM Yogi Adityanath …
• Hundreds attend funeral of Er. Mohammad Anwar Ashai in Srinagar 12 August 2026 5 h 02 min Greater Kashmir Prominent civil society activist and engineer Mohammad Anwar Ashai, scion of the distinguished Ashai family of Downtown Srinagar, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday. His demise has been widely mourned across social, religious, political and …
• Dhruv Rathee’s video allegedly disparaging deities withheld, Google tells HC 12 August 2026 3 h 57 min Hindustan Times Google withheld a video of YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in India over allegations that it disparaged Hindu deities after the government’s online dispute resolution body directed its removal on July 15, the platform informed the Delhi high court on Tuesday. It …
• ‘Are you a staunch Hindu, do you eat non-veg food?’ Ram Temple CEO candidates asked to fill Google form 12 August 2026 3 h 43 min Hindustan Times “Do you keep shikha (sport a braid)? Do you wear a janeu (sacred thread)? Do you eat non-vegetarian food?” The CEO will be the highest executive authority of the Trust. Candidates who were interviewed for the post of first full-time chief executive officer …
• Holy Cow: The Red-Haired Heifer Uniting Christian Zionists and Israel’s Religious Right 12 August 2026 3 h 38 min Truthdig - California On July 23, more than 4,000 Israelis overran the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Old City of Jerusalem under the protection of a police escort. The “storming” of the mosque grounds was in direct contravention of the 1924 treaty that makes Jordan the custodian of …
• Announcing a Collection of Essays on Konstantin Rudnev and “Ashram Shambhala 12 August 2026 2 h 50 min Bitter Winter by James T. Richardson A young Konstantin Rudnev with disciples in Russia. The formidable collection of papers about to be published, focused on the decade-long international persecution saga of Konstantin Rudnev, should give pause to political and …
• Communal Harmony 12 August 2026 2 h 30 min The Rising Nepal On July 26, at around 10:15 PM, Hindu devotees were participating in the Bolbam festival in Sunsari, a typical event during the holy month of Saun, when the Muslim community voiced their protest over the loud music. Already tensions had been high between …
• Tibet: New Demolitions at the Larung Gar Monastic Center 12 August 2026 1 h 20 min Bitter Winter by Lopsang Gurung Destruction at Larung Gar. Source: Central Tibetan Administration. A new phase of coercive measures has begun at Larung Gar, Tibet, once the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastic community in the world, where Chinese authorities have launched …
• Yilwatda to religious leaders: Preach truth without inciting Nigerians 12 August 2026 0 h 36 min New Mail Nentawe Yilwatda, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged religious leaders to promote peace and reconciliation rather than hatred and division. Yilwatda spoke on Tuesday in Abuja at the International Conference on National …
• Bombay HC Asks Whether Any Hindu Scripture Mandates Immersion Of PoP Idols In Natural Water Bodies 12 August 2026 0 h 32 min Free Press Journal The Bombay High Court questioned whether any Hindu scripture specifically requires immersion of Plaster of Paris idols in natural water bodies while hearing petitions related to pollution and CPCB guidelines | AI Generated Image Mumbai, August 11, 2026 …
• Delhi govt launches four tourism circuits linking 21 heritage and religious sites 11 August 2026 22 h 40 min India Today Delhi has launched four curated tourism circuits linking 21 religious, cultural and historical sites across the city, as the government looks to turn the national capital from a transit point into a destination in itself. The circuits were unveiled on …
• Sindh's religious harmony rooted in old traditions: CM 11 August 2026 22 h 36 min The Express Tribune Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah speaks during a press conference on Wednesday. Photo: NNI KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday said religious harmony was deeply rooted in the province's history and culture, where people …