Religion in the Daily News
- Maharashtra artist’s painting on Hindu-Muslim harmony reaches Sotheby’s New York 6 June 2026 5 h 39 min Awaz The Voice Bhakti Chalak In 2023, when a person holding a constitutional position in Uttar Pradesh remarked that Muslims should not set up shops around Hindu festivals, artist Pramod Kurlekar was deeply disturbed. Instead of reacting with anger, he chose to respond …
- Video: Ex-BJP MLA slaps man accused of religious conversion in Rajasthan 6 June 2026 5 h 09 min India Today Former BJP MLA from Rajasthan’s Ramgarh constituency, Gyan Dev Ahuja, has sparked a major controversy after a viral video showed him allegedly assaulting a man on court premises. The man, identified as Rajkumar, is accused of being involved in conversion- …
- Department of War Removes 180 Faiths From Military's Recognized Religions List 6 June 2026 4 h 51 min NTD The Department of War (DOW) has significantly reduced its list of religious affiliation categories for service members, cutting the number down from more than 200 to just 31. Officials say the move is intended to help military chaplains deliver more …
- Muslim Friend Performs Hindu Last Rites In Aalirajpur 6 June 2026 4 h 31 min Free Press Journal Aalirajpur (Madhya Pradesh): In a touching example of friendship transcending religious boundaries, a Muslim man performed the last rites of his Hindu friend according to Hindu traditions in Aalirajpur, honouring a bond that lasted more than 30 years. …
- Four years running, Southern Baptists weigh tightening ban on churches with women pastors 6 June 2026 4 h 21 min The Express - Pennsylvania FILE - Messengers attending the Southern Baptist Convention participate in worship during the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting, June 10, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File) When Southern Baptists gather Tuesday in Florida for their annual …
- El caso de la Escuela de Yoga de Buenos Aires y la expansión del poder punitivo contra las minorías. Parte 2. 6 June 2026 3 h 54 min Bitter Winter por Massimo Introvigne Artículo 2 de 2. Leer el artículo 1. Read the original article in English. La policía en el café de la Escuela de Yoga de Buenos Aires durante el allanamiento del 12 de agosto de 2022.En los últimos desarrollos del caso de la Escuela …
- Сага об «Ашраме Шамбалы». 2. Метафизическая система взглядов 6 June 2026 3 h 54 min Bitter Winter Массимо Интровинье и Мария Варде Статья 2 из 4. Читайте статью 1 Read the original article in English. «Шаманская карта мира», изображающая Тенгри, Ульгеня, Умай и ЭрликаРуднева часто описывают как лидера нового религиозного или духовного движения под …
- Friday Sermon Summary 5th June 2026: ‘The Promised Messiah’s (as) Exemplary Following of the Holy Prophet’s (sa) Model of Humility’ 6 June 2026 3 h 54 min The Review of Religions Summary prepared by The Review of Religions After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he would continue narrating incidents from the life of the Promised Messiah (as) which exhibit …
- Christian PCSO barred for questioning Islam wins legal settlement 6 June 2026 3 h 31 min Christian Concern A Christian former police community support officer has won a legal settlement from North Yorkshire Police after taking legal action when he was forced out of his role and permanently barred from policing for asking questions about Islam during mandatory …
- Arizonan's Raise Concerns Over Pentagon’s Reduced List of Recognized Religions 6 June 2026 3 h 02 min K101 - Arizona If you live in Southeastern Arizona, anywhere near Fort Huachuca, you know Pentagon policy tweaks send fast shockwaves. This quiet change is one the Pentagon hopes you’ll ignore. And unless it hits you personally, you may not think it’s a big deal. …
- Divine Song: The Importance of Music in Ancient Religious Rituals 6 June 2026 2 h 47 min Brewminate Illustration by Brewminate with AI, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International license Ancient sacred music did more than accompany worship; it summoned gods, shaped memory, protected communities, and made divine presence …
- Shaolin Temple’s Abbot Sentenced to 24 Years for Corruption 6 June 2026 2 h 28 min Vision Times According to Reuters, on May 29, 2026, a court in Xinxiang, Henan province, sentenced Shi Yongxin, the celebrity abbot of Shaolin Temple, to 24 years in prison and fined him 3.5 million yuan (roughly US$480,000). The charges included embezzlement, …
- The Case of the Buenos Aires Yoga School and the Expansion of Punitive Power Against Minorities. Part 2 6 June 2026 2 h 24 min Bitter Winter by Massimo Introvigne Article 2 of 2. Read article 1. Police in the cafeteria of the Buenos Aires Yoga School during the raid of August 12, 2022.In the latest developments of the case of the Buenos Aires Yoga School in Argentina, particularly troubling is …
- Pentagon replaces unused faith tracking codes with streamlined 31-religion grid 6 June 2026 2 h 13 min One America News Network An aerial view of the Pentagon, which houses the US Department of Defense headquarters, in Arlington, Virginia, on May 31, 2026. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff Jenna Lee 6:37 PM – Friday, June 5, 2026 The Department of War has …
- How Did Pakistan Become 96 Percent Muslim? 6 June 2026 2 h 08 min PJ Media - Virginia Today, 96% of Pakistan's population follows Islam, with most of that percentage adhering to the Sunni tradition. According to Pakistan's constitution, the right to free speech can be restricted to ensure “the glory of Islam." However, Pakistan …
- JUI-F united the nation against all divisions: Fazl 6 June 2026 1 h 23 min Dawn • Calls for Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Iran, Egypt, Indonesia and Malaysia to form a strong Islamic bloc • Says terrorism has continued to grow despite repeated military operations over the past four decades QUETTA: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) …
- ‘The way they trap Hindu women…’: Pune ex-tech firm employee alleges religious harassment, forced resignation 6 June 2026 1 h 21 min Hindustan Times A former employee of a technology firm in Pune has accused it of failing to address complaints of religious harassment and workplace discrimination. The case involving a claim of religious harassment, workplace discrimination and forced resignation by a …
- Samastha cites Islamic ruling amid debate over IUML MLA lighting nilavilakku 6 June 2026 1 h 17 min Hindustan Times Kozhikode, The Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, the premier council of Sunni-Shafi Islamic scholars in Kerala, has said Muslims should refrain from ceremonies and practices performed by followers of other religions as part of their religious observances …
- Nearly 200 Churches Granted Legal Status in Egypt 6 June 2026 1 h 13 min Decision Magazine - North Carolina The Egyptian government granted legal status to 191 churches and church-affiliated buildings, pointing to the nation’s greater efforts to remedy the non-licensed statuses of thousands of Christian congregations. After a May 19 cabinet meeting chaired by …
- Pentagon Cuts Recognized Religious Codes From More Than 200 to 31 6 June 2026 0 h 43 min American Greatness The Pentagon has dramatically reduced the number of religious affiliation codes recognized by the military, trimming the list from more than 200 designations to just 31. The change was formalized in a memo issued Thursday by Undersecretary of Defense …
- EU Parliament Dialogue Puts Human Connection at Centre of AI Health Debate 6 June 2026 0 h 29 min The European Times Religious, philosophical and child-rights groups will meet in Brussels to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping well-being, isolation and digital risk. The European Parliament will host an Article 17 TFEU dialogue seminar on 9 June 2026 on …
- [Shafaqna interview] “Leadership in Islam is not merely political power, but divinely grounded spiritual authority” 6 June 2026 0 h 23 min Shafaqna English Shafaqna English- “Leadership in Islam is not merely political power, but divinely grounded moral and spiritual authority. On this view, Ghadir presents a model in which the Muslim community should understand authority as tied to guidance, justice, and …
- Letter to the Editor: History’s zero date 5 June 2026 23 h 22 min Ledger Dispatch - California Amador can lead the nation by celebrating the first Designed iNtelligence (DN) Day on Sunday, June 21. Why? Because our world and the DN need a single way to date events through history. Hindus mark their zero date about 4,000 years ago. Buddhist’s zero …
- International community must move beyond rhetoric on Pakistan's persecution of minorities: Report 5 June 2026 23 h 21 min The Hans India Islamabad: The United Nations (UN) has repeatedly expressed concern over the persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan. However, meaningful change in Pakistan remains elusive despite years of warnings, recommendations, and expressions of concern. The …
- Hegseth directs DOD to drop hundreds of faiths from military list 5 June 2026 22 h 57 min USA Today Updated June 5, 2026, 6:06 p.m. ET The Department of Defense moved this week to dramatically reduce the number of recognized religions, faiths and belief systems from more than 200 all the way to 31. The move was announced to troops in a memo signed by …
- Faith Codes in the Military Just Got a Major Overhaul 5 June 2026 22 h 42 min Law Enforcement Today Washington D.C.: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recently acted on a previous commitment to formally reduce the number of officially recognized religions by 180 separate faiths. Prior to this move, military servicemembers could choose to claim one of over …
- New study links Christian complementarianism to support for severe reproductive restrictions 5 June 2026 22 h 21 min PsyPost A recent study published in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion explores how a specific religious worldview about gender roles influences attitudes toward reproduction and the nation. The findings provide evidence that beliefs in divinely …
- Majdi Nehme Urges al-Sharaa to Move Trial to Syria 5 June 2026 22 h 20 min Enab Baladi Former Jaysh al-Islam spokesperson Majdi Nehme, known as “Islam Alloush,” who has been detained in French prisons for years, called on Syrian authorities to intervene to transfer his trial from France to Syria, saying that continuing to try him before the …
- Hegseth directs DOD to drop hundreds of faiths from recognized religion list 5 June 2026 21 h 47 min AOL The Department of Defense moved this week to dramatically reduce the number of recognized religions, faiths and belief systems from more than 200 all the way to 31. The move was announced to troops in a memo signed by Anthony Tata, under secretary of …
- Between The Pulpit And The Gun, By Lanre Ogundipe 5 June 2026 21 h 14 min Prompt News Online Nigeria is one of the most religious nations on earth. Mosques summon the faithful to prayer. Churches fill auditoriums, stadiums and vast prayer grounds. Religious language permeates politics, education, commerce and daily life. Faith influences public …
- Pahlaj Nihalani passes away 5 June 2026 21 h 13 min Ahmedabad Mirror Entertainment Bollywood Veteran producer and former chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Pahlaj Nihalani, died on Thursday at age 76. Nihalani passed away at his residence in Bandra. His last rites were performed at the Santacruz …
- Area religious listings for the week of June 7 5 June 2026 20 h 30 min Brattleboro Reformer - Vermont BELLOWS FALLS First Baptist Church The First Baptist Church of Bellows Falls at 9 Church Street offers worship service at 10 a.m. every Sunday. This Sunday begins a 10-week summer worship series, Summer in the Psalms, with Psalm 1: The Way of Wisdom. In a …
- Religious leaders warn Albanese about $3b tax hit to trusts 5 June 2026 20 h 25 min Financial Review Some of Australia’s most senior religious leaders have joined forces to warn the Albanese government that its planned 30 per cent minimum taxes on trusts and capital gains will wipe out a potential $3 billion in donations to not-for-profits. Nineteen …
- ICC Publishes New Report on Religious Freedom in Vietnam 5 June 2026 20 h 23 min International Christian Concern A new report from International Christian Concern (ICC), “Freedom of Worship: A False Reality in Vietnam,” examines the current state of religious freedom and Christian persecution under communism in Vietnam. In a country where the government tightly …
- Pentagon Cuts Recognised Military Faiths From 200 To 31 5 June 2026 19 h 28 min News Ghana The US Department of War has cut the number of religions it formally recognises in the military from more than 200 to 31, as part of a chaplaincy overhaul. The change was set out in a memorandum signed by Anthony Tata, Under Secretary of Defense for …
- Hindu organisations stage protest in Bhatkal, seek reconstruction of Murinkatte 5 June 2026 19 h 08 min SahilOnline Bhatkal: Hindu organisations in Bhatkal on Friday staged a protest rally demanding the reconstruction of the demolished Murinkatte structure and action against those allegedly involved in its demolition. The rally began at Channapatna Hanuman Temple and …
- 'No Malicious Intention': P&H High Court Quashes FIR Against Actor Rajkumar Rao Over 'Hurting Religious Sentiments' During Film Promotion 5 June 2026 18 h 26 min Live Law While quashing an FIR against Bollywood actor Rajkumar Rao over allegations of hurting religious sentiments through a promotional poster of the film “Behen Hogi Teri”, the Punjab & Haryana High Court held that mere depiction in a creative work, absent …
- Hezbollah Mourns Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Ishaq Al-Fayyad, Hailing His Lifelong Service to Islam and the Hawza 5 June 2026 17 h 59 min Al Ahed Translated by Al-Ahed News, Hezbollah Media Relations Hezbollah expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Ishaq Al-Fayyad, one of the leading religious authorities of Najaf and a towering figure of the Islamic seminary, praising …
- Himachal minister criticises BJP for raising religious slogans during victory celebrations 5 June 2026 17 h 26 min Hindustan Times Revenue and horticulture minister Jagat Singh Negi on Monday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for raising religious slogans during victory celebrations. Himachal Pradesh revenue and horticulture minister Jagat Singh Negi. (File) Taking exception …
- If RSS can call for a ‘Hindu Rashtra’, PFI can aspire to an Islamic nation: Delhi court told 5 June 2026 16 h 20 min Madhyamam A Delhi court that heard the concluding arguments of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) regarding the banning of the Popular Front of India (PFI) witnessed heated exchanges between the defence and the prosecution counsels, as the prosecution termed …