Religion in the Daily News
- Johane Marange Church Says Mnangagwa Is God-Fearing Leader 19 July 2026 15 h 58 min Zim Eye Johane Marange Church Says Mnangagwa Is God-Fearing Leader Tinashe Sambiri| The Johane Marange Apostolic Church has once again publicly declared its support for President Emmerson Mnangagwa, reinforcing the close relationship between the ruling …
- Nine minority faith monuments restored in occupied Cyprus 19 July 2026 15 h 26 min Knews Kathimerini The architectural footprint of historical religious minorities in Cyprus is receiving targeted preservation through recent conservation projects across the northern part of the island. According to updates from the Bi-communal Technical Committee on …
- Why are the poor always the primary target of the conversion racket? 19 July 2026 13 h 59 min Organiser Weekly Religious conversion has long remained a subject of social, political and legal debate in India. While discussions on conversion often focus on religious freedom, constitutional rights or legislative measures, a more fundamental question deserves attention …
- Maharashtra sets up panel to review ST benefits after religious conversion; Policy on converted tribals under review 19 July 2026 13 h 59 min Organiser Weekly The Maharashtra government has constituted a 27-member committee to examine whether members of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community who convert to another religion should continue to be eligible for reservation and other government welfare benefits, …
- Guruji MS Golwalkar: The lessons for social harmony and united Hindu society 19 July 2026 13 h 58 min Organiser Weekly M. S. Golwalkar, popularly known as Guruji, the second Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Guruji’s memory in Indian history is extremely interesting. His role was particularly profound in strengthening the RSS’s efforts to maintain …
- Article 30 Sparks Fresh Debate In Maharashtra Over Minority Educational Rights 19 July 2026 13 h 31 min Free Press Journal Article 30 Sparks Fresh Debate In Maharashtra Over Minority Educational Rights | Representative Photo Mumbai: Hindu groups have started a public debate over Article 30 of the Indian Constitution has intensified following a campaign in Maharashtra …
- Back to the Christian enemy? 19 July 2026 13 h 21 min Sri Lanka Guardian “For the enemy to be recognised and feared, he has to be in your home or on your doorstep.” ~ Umberto Eco (The Prague Cemetery) The Tamil enemy and the Muslim enemy are passé, for now. It’s the turn of the Christian enemy, again. Parliamentarian Chamara …
- The Islamic Case for Meat: A Rebuttal of Hindu Vegetarianism 19 July 2026 13 h 11 min Muslim Skeptic If you’ve been following recent developments in India, you may be aware that one of the latest controversies concerns campaigns by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and some Hindu nationalist organizations to oppose the inclusion …
- Muslim tributes pour in for John Esposito, renowned academic of Islam, who dies at 86 19 July 2026 13 h 06 min Islam Channel John Esposito, a pioneering American scholar of Islam who dedicated his career to challenging Islamophobia and fostering understanding between Muslims and the West, has died at the age of 86. Widely seen as one of the world’s foremost authorities on Islam …
- Renowned Islamic studies scholar John L. Esposito dies at 86 19 July 2026 11 h 56 min Aaj News Professor John L. Esposito, widely considered one of the world’s most respected non-Muslim scholars of Islam, has died at the age of 86, his family and Georgetown University announced. He died on July 15 after spending more than 50 years teaching, writing …
- I was assaulted for defending my religion: Barkha Trehan on ink row 19 July 2026 11 h 50 min Asianet Newsable Barkha Trehan, who threw ink at Abhijeet Dipke, claimed she was assaulted after acting to defend her religious sentiments against alleged mockery. She called the NEET protest a 'political agenda' that is 'using' activist Sonam Wangchuk. …
- ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ and ‘Allahu Akbar’ both reflect belief in one Supreme God: Arshad Madani 19 July 2026 11 h 39 min Muslim Mirror Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind (JUH) organised a Hindu-Muslim Unity Convention in Lucknow on Saturday, bringing together religious leaders and public figures to promote communal harmony amid rising social polarisation. The gathering focused on justice, interfaith …
- Sicar: The retreat transforming the lives of young people in Latin America 19 July 2026 11 h 38 min EWTN News The Sicar retreat (“Sychar” in the English Bible) has given rise to one of the most notable youth evangelization experiences in Latin America. It came about through a process of discernment by a Mexican religious in her own search for God, a dynamic …
- Christian Group Urges Tinubu To Reject Bill Banning Preaching In Commercial Vehicles 19 July 2026 11 h 35 min Arise News A Christian group under the aegis of the Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), Nigeria region, has called on President Bola Tinubu to withhold assent to the proposed amendment to the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Bill, saying …
- 'They are using Sonam Wangchuk': Woman who threw ink at Abhijeet Dipke alleges she was assaulted by "goons" 19 July 2026 10 h 38 min The Economic Times New Delhi: The woman who threw blue ink at CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke at Jantar Mantar, Barkha Trehan, has claimed that she was violently assaulted at the protest site after acting to defend her religious sentiments, saying associates of Dipke had mocked …
- Mangaluru diocese holds training for Inter-religious, Ecumenical Commission convenors 19 July 2026 10 h 36 min Daijiworld News Media Release Mangaluru, Jul 19: The Inter-religious Dialogue Commission and Ecumenical Commission of the diocese of Mangalore organized a combined significant training programme for parish convenors on Sunday morning July 19, at the Shanthi Kiran Pastoral …
- True spirit of Islam: Jamiat chief asks Muslims to help Hindu brothers 19 July 2026 10 h 33 min The Siasat Daily Lucknow: President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Maulana Arshad Madani on Saturday appealed to Muslims to help dispel the misconceptions being spread against the community and to counter communalism by making efforts to alleviate the hardships of their non-Muslim …
- Seven tribal children rescued in Goa, conversion angle under probe 19 July 2026 10 h 22 min Daijiworld News Daijiworld Media Network – Udaipur Udaipur, Jul 19: Seven tribal children from Rajasthan's Udaipur district, who were allegedly being taken to Tamil Nadu on the promise of free education for religious conversion, were rescued in Goa before the journey …
- Reading, Writing and Arithmetic are tools of imagination; not mere skills 19 July 2026 10 h 20 min India Today This framework made perfect sense in the industrial age where societies required disciplined workers capable of processing information reliably and executing repeatable cognitive tasks efficiently. But artificial intelligence has exposed a profound flaw in …
- From 'Shri Krishna Offered Namaz 5 Times A Day' to 'Muhammad Was the Final Rishi' - What Exactly Is Maulana Jargis Trying to Prove Through Sanatan Scriptures? 19 July 2026 10 h 14 min Free Press Journal From 'Shri Krishna Offered Namaz 5 Times A Day' to 'Muhammad Was the Final Rishi' - What Exactly Is Maulana Jargis Trying to Prove Through Sanatan Scriptures? | X - ANI At a time when the entire country is celebrating the grand festival of …
- India’s Ganesh idol makers count the cost of devastating floods 19 July 2026 10 h 12 min Ghana MMA Standing among the broken remains of hundreds of clay idols in his workshop in India’s Raigad district, sculptor Dilip Mhatre struggles to hold back his emotions. Just weeks before Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the country’s biggest religious festivals …
- MP Cabinet Meet: State To Recognise Only One Marriage, Live-In Relationships To Be Registered Within A Month | VIDEO 19 July 2026 10 h 11 min Free Press Journal MP Cabinet Meet: State To Recognise Only One Marriage, Live-In Relationships To Be Registered Within A Month | VIDEO | X / Mohan Yadav Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The UCC Bill was approved by the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Committee meeting held at the …
- Woman who threw ink at Abhijeet Dipke alleges assault by associates at Jantar Mantar protest 19 July 2026 9 h 57 min The News Mill A woman who threw blue ink at CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke at Jantar Mantar has claimed she was violently assaulted after defending her religious sentiments. Barkha Trehan, identifying as a men’s rights activist with no political affiliation, said associates …
- Swedish Fatwa Council Calls on Muslims to Participate in Upcoming Parliamentary Elections 19 July 2026 9 h 42 min Shia Waves Swedish Fatwa Council Calls on Muslims to Participate in Upcoming Parliamentary Elections ———————————— The Swedish Fatwa Council has issued a statement urging Muslims in Sweden to participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections, describing voting as …
- The Rojava Revolution’s only safe harbor Is the strength of the people 19 July 2026 9 h 41 min ANF News - Firat News Agency The transformation of the "Arab Spring," which affected a large part of the Arab world, into a civil war in Syria opened the door to the Rojava Revolution. The emergence of radical Islamist movements such as ISIS, along with the external …
- Shapla Chattar massacre: ICT prosecution receives probe report 19 July 2026 9 h 35 min United News of Bangladesh The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has received the draft report of the Investigation Agency in a case filed in connection with the Shapla Chattar massacre during a Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh rally in 2013. ICT Chief Prosecutor …
- Chinese roots, Muslim siblings, Catholic in-laws: One Singaporean's multicultural story 19 July 2026 9 h 14 min Asiaone She can switch effortlessly between Hokkien, English, Tamil, Malay and even conversational Mandarin. The multilingualism of 73-year-old S Sarojini reflects a life shaped by Singapore's multicultural fabric, from growing up in a kampung to being part …
- Courts are the last defence against tyranny 19 July 2026 8 h 41 min Cyprus Mail India and the United States are the world’s two biggest democracies, and both of them seem to be in danger. In each of them populist federal governments are deliberately polarising the population, radicalising the politics, and seeking to undermine the …
- Nine minority religious monuments restored in occupied Cyprus, Armenian monastery next 19 July 2026 8 h 15 min Philenews In-Cyprus Six Maronite monuments, one Armenian monument and two Latin monuments have so far been conserved or restored in the occupied areas, while work on the Armenian Monastery at Halevga is now being planned, the co-chair of the Technical Committee on Cultural …
- Nine churches restored in north through bicommunal heritage work 19 July 2026 7 h 50 min Cyprus Mail Nine churches belonging to the Maronite, Armenian and Latin communities have so far been preserved or restored in the north, with conservation work continuing on Sourp Magar monastery in the Pentadaktylos. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency on Sunday, the …
- Terror police investigating 'extreme right-wing' threat to Islamic event at Suffolk country mansion release eight men from custody 19 July 2026 7 h 26 min Daily Mail Eight more men have been released from custody as terror police continue to investigate an alleged extreme right-wing threat to an Islamic event held at a Suffolk country mansion. The UK Ijtima – which took place at Grade II-listed Shrubland Hall in …
- Bahraini scholars warn of rampant civil rights violations in kingdom 19 July 2026 7 h 12 min Press TV A group of prominent Bahraini scholars and religious figures have warned against the dramatic rise in violations of civil rights, widespread arrests of eulogists and preachers, public struggle against religious rituals, and a crackdown on the country’s …
- Up to 30 million rupees: India probe into stolen donations tests trust in temple finances 19 July 2026 7 h 07 min RTL Today A probe into donations allegedly siphoned off at India's grand Ram temple has renewed scrutiny of how religious sites manage vast amounts of cash and gold entrusted to them by devotees. Police launched an investigation in June and arrested eight people …
- Religion Bulletin June 2026: Bắc Ninh Diocese Has Not Agreed To Relocate Religious Sites; Lào Cai Eradicates Ẩn Điển Cứu Rỗi (The Grace Salvation Faith). 19 July 2026 5 h 52 min The Vietnamese Magazine Notable Religious Events in June 2026: Bắc Ninh Diocese Has Not Agreed to Relocate Religious Facilities for the Gia Bình Project. Lào Cai Announces Ân Điển Cứu Rỗi (The Grace Salvation Faith) Has Been Eradicated. The Authorities Continue to Block the …
- The politics of devotion and syncretism 19 July 2026 4 h 05 min E-Pao The politics of devotion and syncretism A revisionist historiography of the Manipuri sacred Yenning * Lai Lam Thokpa / Lai Haraoba at KhunthokHanbi, Imphal on 19 May 2013 :: Pix - Khaba Yumnam This review essay evaluates Wangam Somorjit’s extensive …
- Remembering Esposito’s work 19 July 2026 1 h 33 min The News International John L Esposito, who died on July 15 at the age of 86, spent more than half a century challenging one of the modern world’s most persistent habits: reducing Islam to a problem. Through revolutions and wars, terrorist attacks and refugee crises, through …
- India's Ganesh idol makers count the cost of devastating floods 19 July 2026 1 h 03 min Yahoo News Standing among the broken remains of hundreds of clay idols in his workshop in India's Raigad district, sculptor Dilip Mhatre struggles to hold back his emotions. Just weeks before Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the country's biggest religious festivals …
- Taxation of churches in Zimbabwe 18 July 2026 23 h 01 min Financial Gazette 36 Simbarashe Hamudi CHURCHES and other religious organisations play a vital role in Zimbabwean society. Beyond their spiritual mandate, they contribute significantly to social development through charitable outreach, education programmes, health …
- Bangladesh: Hindu Leaders Demand Release Of Man Who Proposed Construction Of Lord Ram’s Statue 18 July 2026 20 h 18 min Ommcom News Dhaka: Several leaders of the Hindu community in Bangladesh on Saturday called for an immediate release of Haridas Chandra Tarani Das, the man who proposed the construction of an 81-foot-tall statue of Lord Ram within the premises of the Sri Sri Radha …
- ‘Hindutva not an ‘ism’, but the essential state of being Hindu: ‘Hindutva for Gen Z’ Author Yuvraj Pokharna 18 July 2026 19 h 56 min Goa Chronicle Globally launched by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and written with the objective of helping Gen Z better understand the terminology of ‘Hindutva’, and the narratives and cultural conversations associated with it that are increasingly shaping public discourse …