Religion in the Daily News
- Trial begins against 6 accused in Maulana Faruqui murder case 8 November 2026 17 h 32 min Views Bangladesh A Dhaka court has framed charges against six accused in the murder case of Maulana Nurul Islam Faruqui, a leader of Islami Front and presenter of religious programmes on television. With the order, the formal trial began 12 years after the killing. The …
- Meta-Byzantine Monuments Restored in Evros, Northeastern Greece 8 November 2026 17 h 25 min Greek Reporter The Panayia Cosmosoteira church, Feres, Evros, under restoration. Credit: Facebook / Greek Ministry of Culture Three meta-Byzantine churches in Evros, Thrace, northeastern Greece, have been restored by the Greek Ministry of Culture, through a project …
- Mata Sita underwent Agni Pariksha; I will never visit Ram Temple: Trinamool’s Kirti Azad 8 November 2026 17 h 02 min The Shillong Times New Delhi, Nov 8: Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), questioning its repeated references to the Ram Temple and accusing the party of using religious issues for political gains. Azad said …
- 'Absolutely Disgusting': Chaotic Scenes As Far-Right Activists Disrupt Diwali Celebrations In Seattle; US Lawmakers REACT 8 November 2026 16 h 52 min Free Press Journal 'Absolutely Disgusting': Chaotic Scenes As Far-Right Activists Disrupt Diwali Celebrations In Seattle; US Lawmakers REACT | X A Diwali celebration in Seattle, United States turned chaotic after far-right activists Jake Lang and Thomas Allen …
- India relaxes passport, visa rules for several categories of foreign nationals 8 November 2026 16 h 43 min Legit News India's Home Ministry published the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) (Amendment) Order, 2026, relaxing passport and visa rules for several groups The amendment covers registered Sri Lankan Tamils, certain Pakistani nationals, Tibetans, minority …
- UK Hindu family takes legal action after school objects to boy wearing tilak 8 November 2026 16 h 32 min The Hindu The parents of a nine-year-old British Hindu boy, who was withdrawn from his primary school in London after it objected to him wearing a tilak on his forehead, have initiated legal proceedings in the UK High Court. The boy, who belongs to the Swaminarayan …
- Arunachal Pradesh: 31,000 pay their respects as sacred relics of Buddha draw devotees in Tawang 8 November 2026 16 h 17 min India Blooms The seven-day exposition of the sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha, organised by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), New Delhi, …
- Uba Sani Donates 39 Vehicles to JNI, CAN, Religious Groups 8 November 2026 16 h 14 min Nigerian Eye Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has donated 39 vehicles to Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), various Islamic sects and Christian denominations. The gesture aims to support their efforts in promoting peaceful …
- Kaduna: Uba Sani donates vehicles to JNI, CAN, religious sects 8 November 2026 15 h 28 min Blueprint Newspapers Limited Governor Uba Sani has donated 39 vehicles to Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN) and the different sects within Islam as well as the various Christian denominations, to facilitate their advocacy for peaceful coexistence, …
- Indian Diaspora In UK Celebrates Kali Puja In Milton Keynes And Birmingham, Keeping Cultural Traditions Alive 8 November 2026 15 h 13 min Free Press Journal Indian Diaspora In UK Celebrates Kali Puja In Milton Keynes And Birmingham, Keeping Cultural Traditions Alive | UK: As Hindu communities across Britain celebrate Kali Puja and Diwali, events in Milton Keynes and Birmingham are bringing together faith, …
- A tilak ban at London school heads for heated battle in High Court 8 November 2026 15 h 04 min The Siasat Daily London: A dispute involving a nine-year-old British Hindu boy, who was withdrawn from his primary school in London after being prevented from wearing a tilak on his forehead, has led his parents to take legal action in the UK High Court. The boy, …
- Shehbaz Sharif extends Diwali greetings: ‘Hindus a valued part of Pakistan’s national fabric' 8 November 2026 15 h 02 min Hindustan Times Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday extended greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan and around the world on the occasion of Diwali, calling for interfaith harmony and tolerance. Pakistan PM Sharif said Diwali carried a profound message …
- India celebrates festival of lights Diwali with much fervor, joy 8 November 2026 14 h 50 min Xinhua News Agency by Pankaj Yadav NEW DELHI, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, was celebrated across India on Sunday with religious fervor and festive cheer. Dressed in their finest clothes, people decorated their houses with earthen lamps and …
- Bengal Minister visits correctional home to collect data on Bangladeshi Hindu inmates 8 November 2026 14 h 26 min The Statesman (India) Bengal Minister of State for Law Biraj Biswas visited a correctional home in north Bengal to collect details of Bangladeshi Hindu nationals lodged there after allegedly entering India without valid travel documents. The Minister who visited the Raiganj …
- Racist, Anti-Hindu Slogans Disrupt Diwali Celebration In Seattle, US Congresswoman Reacts 8 November 2026 14 h 23 min ABP Live US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has condemned far-right activist Jake Lang after he and fellow activist Thomas Allen disrupted a Diwali celebration at Seattle Center Armory with anti-Hindu and anti-immigrant placards. Reacting to the incident, Jayapal …
- Hindu festival of lights Diwali celebrated at Worcester Art Museum 8 November 2026 14 h 01 min Sentinel & Enterprise - Massachusetts WORCESTER — Diwali was recently celebrated at the Worcester Art Museum with a community event that brought the “festival of lights” to life. The event, held on Nov. 1, brought people from all walks of life together and featured dance, music, henna, art and …
- Uba Sani donates vehicles to JNI, CAN, religious sects 8 November 2026 13 h 28 min Daily Post Governor Uba Sani has donated 39 vehicles to Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the different sects within Islam as well as the various Christian denominations, to facilitate their advocacy for peaceful coexistence, …
- Small Hindu communities, big Deepavali spirit in Sabah and Sarawak 8 November 2026 13 h 23 min Malay Mail KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — Despite the relatively small Hindu population in Sabah and Sarawak, Deepavali celebrations today brought together people from diverse backgrounds, reflecting a strong spirit of unity. The Department of Statistics Malaysia estimates …
- Cache Valley faith groups unite for Interfaith Open House for two weekends in November 8 November 2026 13 h 12 min Cache Valley Daily - Utah LOGAN - Ten Cache Valley faith communities will open their doors Nov. 13-14 for a Cache Valley Interfaith Open House, an annual event designed to promote understanding, respect and stronger relationships among the valley’s diverse religious groups. The …
- Buddhist monks protest proposed redevelopment of Sri Lanka's sacred city of Anuradhapura 8 November 2026 13 h 04 min The New Indian Express COLOMBO: A group of Buddhist monks has launched a sit-in protest at Sri Lanka's sacred city of Anuradhapura, demanding the withdrawal of a government gazette outlining a redevelopment plan for the historic Buddhist site. The monks are opposing the …
- Diwali Greetings 2026 8 November 2026 12 h 55 min I News Guyana A MESSAGE FROM THE PEOPLE’S PROGRESSIVE PARTY ON THE OCCASION OF DIWALI 2026 The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends warm greetings and best wishes to all Guyanese, especially our Hindu brothers and sisters, on the joyous occasion of Diwali. Diwali …
- Traditions such as Diwali celebrations helped shape our nation – PM Phillips 8 November 2026 12 h 55 min I News Guyana REMARKS BY THE HONOURABLE PRIME MINISTER, BRIGADIER (RET’D) MARK PHILLIPS ON THE OCCASION OF DIWALI 2026 I extend warm Diwali greetings to our Hindu brothers and sisters, on behalf of the Government of Guyana and my family. Across our country, families …
- Vietnam Buddhist Sangha digitizes 40,000 monastic records, eyes AI adoption 8 November 2026 12 h 07 min VietNamNet Over 40,000 Buddhist monastic records digitized The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha is expanding its use of technology in communications, Dharma dissemination, education and community engagement. With nearly 65,000 monks and nuns and approximately 19,000 …
- Ramesh Singh Arora joins Hindu community in Diwali celebrations 8 November 2026 12 h 04 min Associated Press of Pakistan LAHORE, Nov 08 (APP):Punjab Minister for Minorities Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora has said that all religious minorities in Punjab enjoy religious freedom and equal rights in line with the vision of Chief Minister(CM) Punjab,Maryam Nawaz Sharif. He was …
- President Zardari, PM Shehbaz wish Hindu community on Diwali, reaffirm commitment to minority rights 8 November 2026 12 h 00 min Dawn <p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday extended greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan and worldwide on the occasion of Diwali, reaffirming their commitment to minority rights.</p> <p>Diwali is …
- Inside wild outback town where 2,000 live UNDERGROUND with cave churches, subterranean bars & glow-in-the-dark golf 8 November 2026 11 h 59 min The Sun COOBER Pedy holds the illustrious title of the world’s opal capital – but its dazzling array of gemstones is far from its most remarkable quirk. Temperatures in the outback town can soar past 48C in the peak summer months, which makes it near impossible to …
- STF probe in KGMU religious conversion case points to accused doctor's parents' role 8 November 2026 11 h 58 min Medical Dialogues Lucknow: In a fresh development in the alleged religious conversion case at King George's Medical University (KGMU), the Special Task Force (STF) investigation has reportedly pointed to the involvement of the parents of the accused doctor in …
- 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Makes Historic First Visit to Bhutan 8 November 2026 11 h 43 min Business Bhutan The 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, made his first visit to Bhutan on October 30, marking a historic occasion for the country’s Buddhist community and renewing the centuries-old spiritual connection between Bhutan and the Karma Kagyu lineage. …
- Why are doors traditionally kept open during Lakshmi Puja? Know belief and symbolism behind this Diwali ritual 8 November 2026 11 h 10 min News9 Live Many Hindu families keep main doors open or partly open during Lakshmi Puja to welcome the Goddess, along with diyas and rangoli. Explore the belief and symbolism behind this ritual. Why are doors traditionally kept open during Lakshmi Puja? Know belief …
- President Extends Deepavali Wishes, Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Sri Lanka 8 November 2026 11 h 07 min Lanka News Web November 08, Colombo (LNW): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has conveyed his Deepavali greetings to the Hindu community, describing the annual festival as a reminder of the enduring victory of righteousness over evil and light over darkness. In his …
- Protesters Defy Court Directive as Satyagraha Continues at Anuradhapura Sacred Site 8 November 2026 11 h 07 min Lanka News Web November 08, Colombo (LNW): A protest campaign led by Buddhist monks and laypeople remains under way near the Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura, despite a court directive requiring demonstrators to leave the designated sacred area surrounding the …
- Tradition of Kali Puja in Bengal 8 November 2026 10 h 55 min Views Bangladesh Hindus are said to have 330 million gods and goddesses. Within the religious imagination of Sanatan Dharma, however, these deities are arranged in distinct hierarchies and categories, much as they are in Greek and Egyptian mythology. In ancient Egypt, Ra, …
- President Zardari, PM Shehbaz greet Hindu community on Diwali 8 November 2026 10 h 43 min Business Recorder President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday extended warm greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan and around the world on the joyous occasion of Diwali, reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting minority rights …
- Diwali Beyond Borders: Light for Afghanistan’s Hindu and Sikh Communities 8 November 2026 10 h 35 min Kabul Now By Nicholas Biswas Every year, millions of people illuminate their homes, streets and communities to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights. More than a religious or cultural occasion, Diwali carries a message about the enduring struggle between light …
- Carrying Diwali’s light into everyday life 8 November 2026 10 h 06 min IOL Preba Iyavoo Naidoo|Published 14 minutes ago THERE is a familiar moment in many South African Hindu homes on Diwali evening. The preparations are finally complete. The food is ready, the sweetmeats are being shared and someone bends down to light the first …
- Palestinian church body urges aid for flood-hit Gaza 8 November 2026 10 h 03 min Yeni Safak The Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs in Palestine on Saturday issued an urgent appeal to churches worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip and help protect religious sites as heavy rains battered displaced families …
- From Trump to Shehbaz Sharif, world leaders extend Diwali greetings, call for peace, religious harmony and prosperity 8 November 2026 9 h 56 min Business Today Diplomats from Iran, Germany, South Korea and the European Union also joined the celebrations, highlighting India's cultural ties with countries around the world. UAE leader wishes peace and prosperity UAE Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al …
- WATCH VIDEO: Anti-Hindu Slogans At Seattle Diwali Event, Jake Lang Blames Hindus For Democrats’ Texas Wins 8 November 2026 9 h 32 min News X 302 A Diwali celebration in Seattle, US, witnessed a confrontation after far-right activist Jake Lang and a group of protesters arrived carrying anti-Hindu placards, including one that read “Deport All Dot Heads”. The activists attempted to interrupt the …
- Alcohol ban on Buddhist holy days lifted for touristy venues 8 November 2026 9 h 30 min Bangkok Post Hotels, entertainment venues and event sites among five exempt categories PUBLISHED : 8 Nov 2026 at 16:16 Thailand has introduced new rules allowing alcohol sales at designated venues, including licensed nightspots, on five major Buddhist holy days, while …
- Is religion making a comeback among young Americans? Study urges caution 8 November 2026 9 h 05 min Christian Today (Photo: Getty/iStock) A growing number of young Americans appear to be attending religious services regularly, raising questions about whether the United States could be witnessing the early signs of a religious revival. However, new research from Pew …