Religion in the Daily News
- Putin’s Forces Capture Two Settlements, Hammer Kyiv With Fresh Missile-Drone Barrage 1 August 2026 19 h 30 min The Times of India Nepal's Hindu-Muslim Unrest: Balen Shah Under Fire For 'Delayed' Response, 3 Dead In Clashes Nepal is facing its biggest communal flashpoint in years. Violence that began during a religious procession in Sunsari spread across the Madhes region …
- Religious leaders not required to report child abuse, Arizona Supreme Court rules 1 August 2026 19 h 18 min FOX 13 Salt Lake City - Utah COCHISE COUNTY, Arizona — The Arizona Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday that religious leaders are not required to report child abuse if they learn of it through confession or confidential disclosure. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints …
- New Christian Persecution Report Shows Most Dangerous Countries on Earth for Believing in Jesus 1 August 2026 18 h 43 min The Western Journal A new report from International Christian Concern revealed trends threatening Christians around the world, helping believers in the West remember our brothers and sisters in other countries in prayer. The new report, released on July 7, offers testimonies …
- Defiant Pappu Yadav on Ram Mandir skit: 'Is protecting temples wrong?' 1 August 2026 17 h 13 min Asianet Newsable Purnia MP Pappu Yadav defends his controversial Parliament skit on Ram Mandir donation embezzlement, saying he is protecting Hindu sentiments. He vowed to continue his fight despite multiple police complaints and fierce condemnation from the BJP. As …
- Expert: Under Nigerian Terrorists, Christian Faced Higher Rates of Execution and Captivity 1 August 2026 16 h 20 min The Western Journal The blood of Christians is irrigating Africa’s soil, with Nigeria as an epicenter. As a senior research analyst at the Observatory of Religious Freedom in that continent (ORFA), Steven Kefas has been following closely horrific stories of martyrdom. He is …
- Pappu Yadav's Ram Mandir Skit Sparks Row; BJP Files Police Complaint 1 August 2026 15 h 13 min Asianet Newsable A skit by opposition MPs, with Pappu Yadav as a priest, over alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement has sparked a political firestorm. The BJP filed police complaints, accusing the MPs of insulting Hindu sentiments, leading to multiple FIRs. A political …
- ‘Insult to Sanatan Dharma’: Rahul, Faizabad MP, Pappu Yadav booked in Varanasi over Parliament skit 1 August 2026 14 h 57 min The Indian Express 4 min readLucknowAug 1, 2026 08:20 PM IST A case was registered in Varanasi on Saturday against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav and Samajwadi Party’s Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad for allegedly “ …
- Religion In America, Part One: The 250 Year Slap Fight 1 August 2026 14 h 43 min PJ Media - Virginia The United States of America was founded as a Judeo-Christian nation. This is an indisputable historical fact. Those who claim the First Amendment was never intended to allow prayer in school should know that the authors of that glorious amendment returned …
- Rahul Gandhi, 2 MPs booked for ‘insulting Sanatan Dharma’ during Ram temple donation theft protest 1 August 2026 14 h 37 min Scroll.in Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and two other Opposition MPs have been booked in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi for allegedly insulting Sanatan Dharma during a protest outside Parliament, The Hindu reported. Sanatana Dharma is a term some people use as a synonym …
- WATCH: Baloyi-Chiwenga calls for united support for returning Zimbabweans 1 August 2026 14 h 30 min The Sunday News Eliah Saushoma [email protected] RELIGIOUS institutions, Government, the private sector and communities must work together to support Zimbabweans returning from South Africa by providing both spiritual and economic assistance to ease their reintegration, …
- 'Hurting religious sentiments': Police complaints filed against Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav over Ram Mandir donation theft skit 1 August 2026 14 h 22 min India Tribune New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, and other opposition MPs during a protest over the alleged misappropriation of donations meant for the Ram Temple at the Parliament House …
- World Council of Churches condemns confiscation of evangelical church in Iran 1 August 2026 13 h 34 min Union of Orthodox Journalists Secretary General Jerry Pillay demanded the return of the St. Peter's Church complex to believers. The World Council of Churches (WCC) has condemned the confiscation of the building complex of the Evangelical Church of St. Peter in Tehran. The …
- ‘Hurting Religious Sentiments’: Police Complaints Filed Against Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav Over Ram Mandir Donation Theft Skit 1 August 2026 13 h 15 min Ommcom News Varanasi: Seers and lawyers in Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, filed police complaints against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, accusing them of hurting religious sentiments after an act over …
- Parliament act: Police complaints filed against Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav for 'hurting religious sentiments' 1 August 2026 12 h 53 min The Morung Express Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and other opposition MPs during a protest over the alleged misappropriation of donations meant for the Ram Temple at the Parliament House complex …
- Woman’s Cathedral Visit in the Vatican Left Her Stunned. She Reveals She Was Publicly Called Out and Shamed: ‘We Were the Only People Forced To Wear’ 1 August 2026 12 h 36 min The Mary Sue Visitors to famous churches often encounter dress codes intended to reflect the religious nature of the sites. For some tourists, those rules become part of the experience itself. That is the conversation unfolding on TikTok after one creator shared what …
- FIR in Varanasi against Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav over skit; BJP leaders file complaint in Delhi 1 August 2026 12 h 27 min The Tribune (Chandigarh) An FIR was registered on Saturday in Varanasi against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and MPs Pappu Yadav and Awadhesh Prasad for allegedly hurting religious sentiments over their skit on the Ram temple donation theft in the Parliament …
- Krishna Das Headlines Woodstock Festival of Awakening 1 August 2026 12 h 18 min Chronogram - New York Krishna Das never set out to become the best-known voice of devotional chanting in the Western world. A former Long Island musician who abandoned a conventional life after meeting the Indian guru Neem Karoli Baba in the early 1970s, he helped introduce …
- Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on plea to ban polygamy among Muslims 1 August 2026 12 h 04 min Muslim Mirror The Supreme Court on Saturday issued notice on a petition seeking a complete ban on polygamy among Muslims and stronger legal protections for women. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana …
- A prominent cleric from the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) was shot dead in South Waziristan 1 August 2026 11 h 19 min Voice Of Emirates Islamabad, Pakistan – In yet another security incident reflecting the escalating targeting of religious figures in Pakistan, prominent cleric Maulana Muhammad Ismail, a member of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazlur Rehman faction) affiliated with the Deobandi …
- Cleric affiliated with JUI-F shot dead in Lower South Waziristan 1 August 2026 11 h 04 min Dawn <p>LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A cleric affiliated with the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), Maulana Muhammad Ismail, was shot dead by unidentified armed men in the Azam Warsak area of Birmal tehsil in Lower South Waziristan, it emerged on Saturday.…
- PTI opens talks with JUI-F over joint anti-government movement 1 August 2026 10 h 52 min Daily Times Published on: August 1, 2026 3:19 PM Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has initiated contacts with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) in an effort to build a joint political movement against the federal government, according to sources familiar with the …
- Annual pilgrimage: Iranian pilgrims flood Iraq for first Arbaeen since war 1 August 2026 10 h 46 min RTL Today Under a blazing sun, clad in black and clutching portraits of their slain leader Ali Khamenei, Iranian pilgrims streamed across the border into Iraq to observe the Arbaeen, the most revered event in Shia Islam. Some stamped on a portrait of US President …
- No more eggxit: Backlash forces West Bengal to rethink ‘pure’ vegetarian school meals 1 August 2026 10 h 41 min Malay Mail KOLKATA, July 30 — India’s West Bengal state will bring back eggs to free school meals after a backlash against a decision by its Hindu nationalist government to replace them with vegetarian alternatives, officials have said. The reversal follows criticism …
- What to offer Lord Shiva during Sawan 2026: Sacred offerings that truly matter according to Hindu traditions 1 August 2026 10 h 31 min News9 Live Discover what to offer Lord Shiva during Sawan 2026 with this complete guide based on Hindu traditions. Learn the spiritual significance of sacred offerings like bel patra, milk, Gangajal, dhatura, and more to seek Lord Shiva's blessings during the …
- ‘Churches don’t collect taxes’ – Ladipo Johnson slams Tinubu over hunger comment 1 August 2026 9 h 49 min Daily Post A former National Publicity Secretary of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, now a chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Ladipo Johnson, has slammed President Bola Tinubu over a recent statement credited to the President during his meeting …
- Right To Protest In India, A Failed Social Contract 1 August 2026 9 h 35 min Live Law Marches, dharnas, sit-ins and other forms of protest are integral to the experience of the Indian freedom struggle. So much so that the fight for independence is often recounted in phases of public movements centred around expressing discontentment with …
- Religious leader affiliated with JUI-F gunned down in South Waziristan 1 August 2026 9 h 17 min The Express Tribune District administration imposes Section 144, enforce a day-long curfew across Wana tehsil due to secuirty situation DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A religious leader affiliated with the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the Azam …
- Nepal's Diversity: A Source of Strength, Not Division 1 August 2026 8 h 43 min Ratopati Nepal is not just a country within a geographical boundary; it is a shared civilization adorned with hundreds of ethnic groups, numerous languages, diverse religions, cultures, traditions, and lifestyles. Many nations around the world have strived for …
- Nepal communal violence near India border: How small spark ignited deadly clashes in Madhes, Saptara, Sunsari and…, PM Balen Shah urges… 1 August 2026 8 h 16 min News24 Communal violence between Hindu and Muslim groups has triggered serious tensions in Nepal’s Madhes region, an area that shares a long and open border with India. At least three people have reportedly died and dozens have been injured after clashes that …
- Complaint filed against Pappu Yadav for enacting Ram temple donation theft in Parliament premises 1 August 2026 8 h 11 min India TV News New Delhi: A police complaint has been lodged against Independent MP from Purnia, Pappu Yadav over his demonstration on "Ram Temple Donation Scam" in Parliament complexes on Friday, July 31. The complaint was filed by petitioner Surya Maithil at …
- Forget the diamonds, Hatton Garden's real gems are hidden elsewhere 1 August 2026 8 h 00 min Ham and High It's true that this is Britain's most famous jewellery quarter, but the area's real treasures are often hidden in plain sight. Within a few streets, you'll find medieval churches, intriguing memorials, Dickensian alleyways, and the heart of …
- JUI-F defends abaya policy in Islamic banks 1 August 2026 7 h 59 min The Nation ISLAMABAD - The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazal) yesterday strongly defended the decision by certain Islamic banks to make the wearing of abayas mandatory for female staff, describing the policy as commendable. The party condemned the Senate Standing …
- Hate Crime Data Base Against Muslim in June 2026: BJP Ruled States Account For 99% Incidents 1 August 2026 7 h 33 min Muslim Mirror Since the BJP-led government came to power in 2014, reports of hate crimes targeting Muslims in India have increased significantly. According to the project’s analysis, approximately 85% of these incidents involve individuals affiliated with the BJP or …
- Complaint against Pappu Yadav for Ram Mandir donation theft skit outside Parliament 1 August 2026 7 h 04 min India Today Trouble brews for Papu Yadav as a complaint has been filed against the Independent Lok Sabha MP at Delhi’s Jahangirpuri police station over a protest inside the Parliament complex that allegedly hurt Hindu religious sentiments. The complainant accused …
- Alarm raised over Christian girls being forced to convert and marry their abductors in Pakistan 1 August 2026 7 h 02 min Christian Today Ribqa Nevash speaking at We Believe Festival in Birmingham (© Raheel Gill (Photo: Raheel Gill) A Pakistani Christian woman has urged the international community not to overlook the continuing abduction, forced conversion and marriage of underage girls from …
- Churches can help women navigate ‘life-changing’ motherhood, report says 1 August 2026 7 h 02 min Christian Today (Photo: Getty/iStock) A new report is calling for a fundamental rethink of how society supports new mothers, arguing that the transition into motherhood is far “more than a medical event” and should be recognised as a profound emotional, social and …
- Four gone missing after boat capsizes in Sunamganj 1 August 2026 7 h 02 min Views Bangladesh Four people have gone missing after a small country boat capsized in a haor in Sunamganj's Jagannathpur upazila while they were returning home from a religious gathering. The incident occurred around 3:00am on Friday night (July 31) in the Boidhakhali …
- Police Seek E-hailing Driver To Trace Suspect In Viral Anti-Islam Video 1 August 2026 6 h 01 min Bernama JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Police are tracking down an e-hailing driver to assist in the investigation and identify a suspect linked to a viral video containing remarks allegedly insulting Islam in Johor Bahru. Johor Bahru Selatan police chief ACP …
- Beckwith discusses data centers, Medicaid changes, role of religious groups during Marion town hall 1 August 2026 5 h 46 min The Indiana Citizen By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen July 31, 2026 MARION, Ind. — Micah Beckwith, the Republican lieutenant governor, held a town hall Wednesday night in Marion in which he called for Indiana to amend its constitution to mandate a religious oath – and also …
- Johor Bahru police seek e‑hailing driver to identify passenger accused of insulting Islam 1 August 2026 5 h 37 min Malay Mail JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 1 — Police are tracking down an e-hailing driver to assist in the investigation and identify a suspect linked to a viral video containing remarks allegedly insulting Islam in Johor Bahru. Johor Bahru Selatan police chief ACP Azrul Hisham …