Religion in the Daily News
- ‘Churches must be consulted on proposed Christian marriage laws in Pakistan’s Punjab, Sindh’ 18 October 2026 20 h 37 min Mangalorean ‘Churches must be consulted on proposed Christian marriage laws in Pakistan’s Punjab, Sindh’ Islamabad: Lawmakers in Pakistan’s Punjab and Sindh provinces must hold genuine consultations with churches before finalising proposed Christian marriage and …
- At Least 19 Dead, Including 7-Year-Old Girl, After Sudden Downpour Triggers Stampede at Religious Festival 18 October 2026 19 h 47 min Yahoo News NEED TO KNOW At least 19 people died in a stampede at a Hindu festival in India The crowd rushed toward a pavilion for shelter during Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata A 7-year-old girl was among those killed, and 25 people were hospitalized At least 19 …
- Pakistan seals 200-year-old Hindu temple after bid to demolish it for plaza 18 October 2026 19 h 34 min The Economic Times Peshawar: Authorities in Pakistan have sealed a nearly 200-year-old Hindu temple following protests by members of the Hindu community and civil society activists after an attempt was made to demolish the historic structure to make way for a commercial …
- Kashmir: Waqf Board Withdraws Proposal for Uniform Friday Sermons After Backlash 18 October 2026 19 h 27 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Kashmir/Kashmir: Waqf Board Withdraws Proposal for Uniform Friday Sermons After Backlash Kashmir October 18, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Kashmir: Waqf Board Withdraws Proposal for Uniform Friday Sermons After Backlash — …
- Nineteen dead, 25 hurt in stampede at gathering in India 18 October 2026 19 h 00 min Taipei Times At least 19 people were killed and two dozen more injured on Saturday in eastern India after a stampede that occurred during sudden rainfall at a Hindu religious gathering, officials and Indian media said. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari told …
- A Historic Manor in Lhuentse Finds New Life as Jigme Namgyal Museum 18 October 2026 18 h 47 min Daily Bhutan The Jigme Namgyal Museum in Lhuentse preserves sacred spaces, historic artefacts and the legacy of Desi Jigme Namgyal in an restored 18th-century manor. Eastern Bhutan is home to some of the country’s most important religious and historical sites. In …
- Christian groups and pastors say new California LGBT hate speech law is disguised as indoctrination 18 October 2026 18 h 29 min Fox News Christian groups and churches in California are pushing back against a new hate speech instruction for workplaces, saying that it could push a government-approved perspective on issues like sexual orientation and gender identity. (iStock) NEWYou can now …
- Dussehra 2026: When is Vijay Muhurat? Check Dashami Tithi, puja timings, Ravana Dahan, Durga Visarjan rituals & significance 18 October 2026 17 h 35 min The Economic Times Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami or Dasara, will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The Hindu festival marks the victory of good over evil and holds special significance for devotees of Lord Rama and Goddess Durga. While it commemorates Lord …
- dpa Death toll from stampede at Indian festival rises to 19 18 October 2026 16 h 56 min Yahoo News The death toll from a stampede at a Hindu festival in the Indian city of Kolkata has risen to 19, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Sunday. Adhikari also told journalists in Kolkata that 25 people who were injured in the incident were …
- Durga Puja's core philosophy is standing against injustice, oppression: President 18 October 2026 16 h 53 min Bangladesh Today President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said that standing up against injustice and oppression is the main philosophy of Durga Puja. "Standing up against injustice, oppression, dishonesty, persecution and defeating them is the very core philosophy …
- Pakistan seals 200-year-old Hindu temple after demolition protests 18 October 2026 16 h 49 min India Today Authorities in Pakistan have sealed a nearly 200-year-old Hindu temple after members of the Hindu community and civil society activists protested against an attempt to demolish the historic structure for a commercial plaza, news agency Press Trust of India …
- Stampede at Hindu Festival in India Claims Nineteen Lives 18 October 2026 16 h 33 min MENAFN (MENAFN) The number of people killed in a stampede at a religious celebration in northern Kolkata, in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal, climbed to 19 on Saturday, according to officials. The deadly incident occurred at a Durga Puja pandal, a …
- Durga Puja’s core philosophy is standing against injustice, oppression: President 18 October 2026 16 h 28 min Prothom Alo President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said that standing up against injustice and oppression is the main philosophy of Durga Puja. “Standing up against injustice, oppression, dishonesty, persecution and defeating them is the very core philosophy …
- HinduVote 2026 Launches American Hindu Agenda to Mobilize a Decisive Civic Voice on Safety, Representation, and Religious Freedom 18 October 2026 16 h 15 min News India Times HinduVote, an initiative of HinduPACT, today announced the launch of the American Hindu Agenda 2026 and the HinduVote 2026 platform at elections2026.hinduvote.org, marking the fourth edition of its biennial civic engagement campaign following 2020, 2022 …
- 'Churches must be consulted on proposed Christian marriage laws in Pakistan's Punjab, Sindh' 18 October 2026 15 h 39 min The Hans India Islamabad: Lawmakers in Pakistan’s Punjab and Sindh provinces must hold genuine consultations with churches before finalising proposed Christian marriage and family laws, as the reforms risk redefining Christian teachings on marriage and divorce, a report …
- Rilbong Durga Puja centenary celebrates a century of history, heritage & harmony 18 October 2026 15 h 35 min The Shillong Times – Joziah Ryan K Lyngdoh As Rilbong’s Durga Puja marks a century, the milestone celebrates more than a religious tradition; it reflects the neighbourhood’s rich history, cultural heritage and enduring sense of community. Over the past 100 years, the …
- Jordan Moves to Reform Christian Personal Status Laws as Parliament Faces Calls to Approve Major Changes 18 October 2026 15 h 11 min TDPel Media The Council of Heads of Churches in Jordan has welcomed the Cabinet’s approval of a proposed 2026 bill amending the Christian Denominations Councils Law, which has been referred to Parliament for the next stage of the constitutional process. The proposed …
- Azerbaijan’s School Hijab Restrictions Spark Tensions with Turkey, Concerns over Students’ Education 18 October 2026 14 h 48 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Azerbaijan/Azerbaijan’s School Hijab Restrictions Spark Tensions with Turkey, Concerns over Students’ Education Azerbaijan October 18, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Azerbaijan’s School Hijab Restrictions Spark Tensions with …
- Speaker greets Hindu community on Durga Puja 18 October 2026 14 h 29 min Bangladesh Today Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad today extended his greetings to the Hindu community in the country marking the Sharadiya Durga Puja, one of their main religious festivals in Bangladesh. “The occasion created an atmosphere of massive festivity and …
- Guardian analysis: Gaza war exposes Europe’s human rights double standards, fuels islamophobia 18 October 2026 14 h 25 min Shafaqna English Shafaqna English- Three years of Israeli war on Gaza have exposed deep contradictions in Europe’s human rights policies, undermined its international credibility and intensified restrictions on pro-Palestinian activism, according to Shada Islam, a Brussels …
- Ash Gourd In Durga Puja: Know Its Religious And Cultural Significance 18 October 2026 14 h 13 min Free Press Journal Durga Puja is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, celebrated with devotion, elaborate rituals and cultural programmes across India. This year, Durga Puja will conclude on October 21. While the festival is widely associated with the worship of …
- All citizens enjoy equal rights in Bangladesh: Chief Whip 18 October 2026 13 h 38 min United News of Bangladesh Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni on Sunday said people of all religions enjoy equal rights under the Constitution of Bangladesh, stressing that the state must ensure equal rights, dignity and security for every citizen regardless of religious identity. “ …
- Digitizing Buddhist heritage raises concerns over 'virtual practice' 18 October 2026 13 h 24 min VietNamNet A national scientific conference titled Vietnamese Buddhist Culture in the Digital Era: Current Practices and Development Directions was held at Tam Chuc Pagoda in Ninh Binh province on the afternoon of October 17. The national scientific conference titled …
- Pakistan Seals 200-Year-Old Hindu Temple After Demolition Attempt 18 October 2026 13 h 15 min Deccan Chronicle Pakistan Seals 200-Year-Old Hindu Temple After Demolition Attempt Peshawar: Authorities in Pakistan have sealed a nearly 200-year-old Hindu temple following protests by members of the Hindu community and civil society activists after an attempt was made to …
- Did You Miss It? What A North Texas Pastor Said About Islam, ‘TalaFREAKO’ And 16 Aliens Charged Over Illegal Voting 18 October 2026 13 h 00 min WBAP - Texas Traffic moves along a major freeway near downtown Dallas | Image by Cavan-Images/ShutterstockLast week’s Did You Miss It? tracked a North Texas church story, Dallas public safety and the Fort Hood execution. This week, the Justice Department charged 16 …
- Kolkata stampede leaves at least 19 dead including children - mum loses both daughters 18 October 2026 12 h 38 min The Mirror At least 19 people have died after a horror stampede in Kolkata(Image: AFP via Getty Images) At least 19 people have been killed including children with 25 more injured during a horror stampede at a Hindu festival in India - with one mother saying both her …
- Pakistan seals 200-year-old Hindu temple after demolition attempt sparks protests 18 October 2026 12 h 30 min Orissa Post Peshawar: Authorities in Pakistan have sealed a nearly 200-year-old Hindu temple following protests by members of the Hindu community and civil society activists after an attempt was made to demolish the historic structure to make way for a commercial …
- Religious fanatic professor at Symbiosis Law School in Nagpur sexually exploits female students 18 October 2026 12 h 24 min Sanatan Prabhat Vishwa Hindu Parishad demands dismissal of Jihadi-minded fanatic professor and strict action against him Nagpur (Maharashtra) – Prof. Dr Ahmar Afaq, working at the renowned ‘Symbiosis Law School’ in the Wathoda area of Nagpur, has been accused of sexually …
- CAN@ 50: Okoh urges churches to uphold justice, democracy, religious freedom 18 October 2026 12 h 10 min News Agency of Nigeria - NAN By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged churches nationwide to remain morally vigilant on issues concerning justice, human dignity, democracy, constitutionalism, peace, religious freedom and other national challenges. CAN …
- Cat Stevens: Can Music, Faith and Hope Help Us Confront the Climate Crisis? 18 October 2026 12 h 02 min Cambodianess Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens at the Global Tipping Points Conference in Kuala Lumpur. Photo by Dilrukshi Handunnetti KUALA LUMPUR — Long before climate change became a global political concern, Yusuf Islam, the singer-songwriter known to generations of fans …
- Preserve Bangladesh’s tradition of communal harmony: President 18 October 2026 11 h 38 min United News of Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday called on all to preserve Bangladesh’s long-standing tradition of communal harmony, saying the central message of Durga Puja is to stand against and defeat injustice, oppression, dishonesty and persecution. “ …
- At least 19 dead in stampede at Hindu festival in India’s Kolkata 18 October 2026 11 h 32 min AzerNews At least 19 people have died and 25 others are receiving treatment after a stampede at a major Hindu festival in Kolkata, eastern India, prompting an investigation into possible failures in crowd control and safety measures. The crush occurred on the night …
- Jordan’s Church leaders back bill expanding legal options for Christian families 18 October 2026 11 h 26 min EWTN News The Council of Heads of Churches in Jordan welcomed the Cabinet’s approval of a 2026 bill amending the Christian Denominations Councils Law and its referral to Parliament to complete the constitutional process. The proposed changes are expected to allow …
- 19 killed, 25 injured in stampede at religious gathering after heavy rain in India 18 October 2026 11 h 25 min TUKO A stampede broke out at a Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, eastern India, on Saturday night, leaving at least 19 people dead West Bengal's Chief Minister confirmed a seven-year-old girl was among the fatalities, with 25 others injured outside the …
- Hindu festival stampede turns deadly 18 October 2026 11 h 20 min Shafaqna English Shafaqna English– A deadly stampede broke out during one of India’s largest Hindu festivals in West Bengal, a state in eastern India. Officials confirmed on Sunday that at least 19 people were killed in the incident, which has raised fresh concerns about …
- The County Durham village home to one of England's oldest churches 18 October 2026 11 h 20 min The Northern Echo Escomb, just two miles west of Bishop Auckland, might appear to be an ordinary village of houses, quiet streets and countryside. But at its heart stands a building which has survived since the Anglo-Saxon period. Escomb Saxon Church dates from around AD …
- Out-of-control truck kills 13 at religious festival in India's Madhya Pradesh 18 October 2026 10 h 51 min Dawn <p>A speeding truck in India killed 13 people when it ploughed into a crowd at a Hindu festival, officials said on Sunday, with President Droupadi Murmu describing the deaths as “heartbreaking”.</p> <p>The heavily loaded truck …
- Horror as at least 19 dead in stampede at Hindu festival after sudden downpour 18 October 2026 10 h 39 min Daily Express Police officers set up a barricade at the entrance to a worship venue following a stampede (Image: AP Photo) A stampede during a major Hindu festival in eastern India’s West Bengal state has left at least 19 people dead, officials said on Sunday. The …
- The pulpit answers to God, not the IRS 18 October 2026 10 h 23 min The Blaze Before America had a Constitution, it had pulpits. Pulpits that taught citizens how to think about authority, duty, and the proper limits of government. The ministers later associated with the “Black Robed Regiment” understood that biblical truth must step …
- Symbiosis professor in Nagpur put on leave over messages to students, alleged religious pressure 18 October 2026 10 h 18 min The Indian Express A professor at Symbiosis Law School’s Nagpur campus has been placed on leave pending an inquiry into allegations that he sent inappropriate messages to female students and urged them to follow Islam and read the Quran. The university has set up a high- …