Religion in the Daily News
- Come out of Hindu-Muslim mindset: Kangana slams Sharmila Tagore's Vande Mataram take 21 August 2026 12 h 52 min India Today Actor Kangana Ranaut on Thursday reacted strongly to veteran actor Sharmila Tagore's recent remarks on the rendition of Vande Mataram, asking her to "come out of the Hindu-Muslim mindset'. Tagore, 81, suggested that only the first two stanzas …
- Kangana Ranaut calls out 'Hindu-Muslim mindset' after Sharmila Tagore questions 'Vande Mataram' 21 August 2026 12 h 35 min EasternEye Highlights Kangana Ranaut has responded to Sharmila Tagore's comments on Vande Mataram. Tagore said some sections of the song may not align with the beliefs of people who believe in one God. Kangana defended the song's imagery as poetry and urged …
- Swiss national faces prison time for online hate speech against Hindu customs 21 August 2026 12 h 29 min IOL Denpasar, Indonesia - Swiss authorities said Friday they were providing consular support to a national sentenced to one year in prison in Indonesia for insulting a Hindu religious day while he was on holiday in Bali. Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, was …
- How diaspora parents can make festivals meaningful for children: A Practical Guide for USand UK Hindu Families 21 August 2026 12 h 26 min The Times of India Some of the hardest festival moments in diaspora homes are not dramatic ones. They are ordinary. The aarti begins after a long workday. The child is hungry. The apartment is small. The temple is 40 minutes away and has scheduled its main celebration for …
- Religion Briefs: Upcoming events at Star of Bethlehem, Berean and Freeman churches 21 August 2026 11 h 55 min The Advocate - Louisiana Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1204 St. Joseph St., Baton Rouge, will celebrate its Men’s and Women’s Day at 10 a.m. Sunday. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Keysha Dominick Richard of Promised Land Baptist Church. The theme is “Brothers and Sisters …
- China tightens curbs on Catholic religious activities in Shanghai, Beijing 21 August 2026 11 h 42 min The Tribune (Chandigarh) Beijing [China], August 21 (ANI): Catholics in Shanghai have reported that the Chinese regime has intensified restrictions on religious activities over the past year, with measures affecting the sale of Bibles and other religious literature, pilgrimages, …
- There's One Celebrity Who Won't Return to Bill Maher's Show Because of Their Clash on Islam 21 August 2026 11 h 30 min Townhall I remember this episode. In 2014, Ben Affleck was appalled by Bill Maher and Sam Harris’ take on Islam. The other guests were The New York Times’ Nicholas Kristof and former RNC Chair Michael Steele. They, too, were not really jiving with the idea that …
- Mahama warns against threats to Ghana’s religious tolerance 21 August 2026 10 h 53 min Ghana Broadcasting Corporation By Felix Cofie President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned religious leaders against comments and actions that could undermine Ghana’s long-standing tradition of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence. Speaking at the opening of the 32nd Biennial …
- Swiss Tourist Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Mocking Hindu Nyepi Ritual 21 August 2026 10 h 34 min Indonesia Expat A 26-year-old Swiss tourist with initials LAZ has been sentenced to one year in prison by the panel of judges at the Denpasar District Court on Thursday, the 20th of August, after leaving his villa during Nyepi, the Hindu Day of Silence, back in March and …
- Swiss tourist jailed in Indonesia for insulting Hindu holiday 21 August 2026 9 h 50 min IOL Denpasar, Indonesia - Swiss authorities said Friday they were providing consular support to a national sentenced to one year in prison in Indonesia for insulting a Hindu religious day while he was on holiday in Bali. Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, was …
- Singaporean man, 56, jailed 14 days and fined US$1,733 for insulting Islam in Johor 21 August 2026 9 h 34 min Channel News Asia JOHOR BAHRU: A 56-year-old Singaporean man has been jailed for 14 days and fined RM7,000 (US$1,733) by a Johor court on Friday (Aug 21) - after pleading guilty to insulting Islam during a visit to the Malaysian state. Mohamed Anim Atam, a Singaporean …
- Pastor unleashes on Dearborn as religious tensions erupt at city council meeting: ‘Enough is enough’ 21 August 2026 9 h 28 min New York Post What started as a regularly scheduled town hall in Dearborn, Michigan, erupted into a flashpoint over the influence of Muslim culture in American civic life Tuesday as the pastor of a local church accused the town of operating under Sharia law. “America, …
- Scottish churches welcome £1m fund for historic buildings 21 August 2026 9 h 22 min Christian Today (Photo: Getty/iStock) Church leaders in Scotland have welcomed news that a £1 million fund is to be made available to cover the cost of repairs to listed buildings in Scotland. The maintenance and repair of historic churches has become an issue of …
- Brazil legend Roberto Carlos denies converting to Islam after marrying Moroccan wife 21 August 2026 8 h 51 min Legit News Roberto Carlos addressed widespread reports claiming he converted to Islam following his 2026 marriage to Moroccan football agent Souhaila El Tahiri The rumours spread after Turkish media and a lawmaker claimed Carlos recited the shahada before a sheikh in …
- Vande Mataram row: Kangana Ranaut slams Sharmila Tagore, says ‘come out of Hindu-Muslim mindset’ 21 August 2026 8 h 35 min India Blooms Mumbai/IBNS: Actor-MP Kangana Ranaut has criticised Bollywood veteran Sharmila Tagore over her recent remarks on the rendition of the National Song Vande Mataram, urging her to move beyond the "Hindu-Muslim mindset". What did Sharmila Tagore …
- Kangana Ranaut Slams Sharmila Tagore Over Vande Mataram Remarks: ‘Come Out Of Hindu-Muslim Mindset’ 21 August 2026 8 h 07 min Outlook India Tagore said, “My point of view is that there are many religious people who believe in one single God, not many Gods.” She added that the references to “Vande Kali, Vande Durga” could make the full song difficult for some communities. For that reason, she …
- 3,000 Pastors Raise Religious Freedom Concerns in South Korea, Seek Fair Trial for 95-Year-Old Leader 21 August 2026 8 h 02 min Front Page Africa MONROVIA, — About 3,000 pastors from around the world have joined calls for religious freedom and judicial due process in South Korea, with international Christian leaders urging authorities to ensure a fair trial for 95-year-old Shincheonji Chairman Lee …
- Nepal needs Hindu reform movements, not Hindu Rashtra debates 21 August 2026 7 h 49 min Setopati Nepali society has become visibly more religious than the generation before, and there is enormous interest among the public for reconnecting with spiritual practices, astrology, temple visits, tantric practices, spirituality-based podcasts, Vedic …
- Singaporean man gets 14 days’ jail, fined $2.2k for insulting Islam in JB 21 August 2026 7 h 45 min The Straits Times JOHOR BAHRU - A Singaporean security guard has been sentenced to 14 days’ jail and fined RM7,000 (S$2,200) after pleading guilty to insulting Islam in a Johor court. The accused, Mohamed Anim Atam, 56, was given the sentence on Aug 21 after pleading guilty …
- Based on religious liberty doctrine, court rules in favor of Gateway Church in defamation case 21 August 2026 7 h 43 min Hanford Sentinel - California DALLAS — A Texas court has ruled in favor of Gateway Church in a defamation case brought against the church and its former pastor Robert Morris by Cindy Clemishire, the woman who accused Morris of sexually abusing her as a child in the 1980s. Morris …
- Hindu man weds Muslim trans woman in Dhaka temple. Bangladesh can’t pick what to fume over 21 August 2026 7 h 23 min The Print Kolkata: Bangladesh’s national temple has come under the spotlight after it, perhaps unwittingly, hosted a marriage between a man and a transgender woman, setting off a fierce debate over LGBTQ rights or the lack thereof in the country. If that wasn’t …
- The Hindu Temple, Dubai Achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification – A Global Milestone in Information Security 21 August 2026 6 h 47 min Mangalorean The Hindu Temple, Dubai Achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification – A Global Milestone in Information Security DUBAI, UAE: The Hindu Temple, Dubai, has successfully achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the internationally recognised standard …
- Singaporean Security Guard Jailed 14 Days, Fined RM7,000 For Insulting Islam 21 August 2026 6 h 30 min Bernama JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- A Singaporean security guard was sentenced to 14 days in prison and fined RM7,000 (three months' jail in default) by the Magistrate's Court here today after pleading guilty to insulting Islam last month. Magistrate …
- Singaporean gets 14 days’ prison, RM7,000 fine for insulting Islam 21 August 2026 6 h 20 min Free Malaysia Today Deputy public prosecutor Eizlan Azhar urged the court to impose an appropriate sentence on Anim Atam, saying the case had been widely shared on social media and involved religion. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: A Singaporean security guard was sentenced to …
- Kangana Ranaut reacts to Sharmila Tagore's Vande Mataram remark: 'Please come out of Hindu-Muslim mindset' 21 August 2026 6 h 15 min India TV News Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has sparked attention online after responding to veteran actress Sharmila Tagore's recent comments on 'Vande Mataram'. In her Instagram Stories, Kangana said the national song should not be interpreted solely …
- ‘Come out of Hindu-Muslim mindset’: Kangana Ranaut says Sharmila Tagore’s view of ‘Vande Mataram’ is ‘limiting and contrived’ 21 August 2026 6 h 12 min The Statesman (India) Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has entered the debate over ‘Vande Mataram’ after veteran actor Sharmila Tagore recently shared her reservations about parts of the National Song. Tagore recently spoke about the ongoing discussion around ‘Vande Mataram’ and …
- When Religious Leadership Becomes Too Closely Identified With Wealth 21 August 2026 6 h 04 min Kashmir Reader The Erosion Of Moral Authority Many Ulama today have become excessively associated with the rich and influential while remaining distant from the struggles of the poor and ordinary people. On the one hand, they deliver sermons emphasising simplicity and …
- Karnataka: Principal Abdul Hakeem reprimands Hindu student for chanting ‘Vande Mataram’ ! 21 August 2026 5 h 46 min Sanatan Prabhat Student locked in a room for 1 hour and subjected to mental pressure Case registered against the principal Bidar (Karnataka) – An incident in which a Hindu student was threatened for chanting ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ on August 15 has …
- Former Prime Minister Deuba calls for Sanatan Dharma to be made Nepal’s national identity 21 August 2026 5 h 34 min Sanatan Prabhat Deuba makes the demand against his party’s policy Hindu organisations express enthusiasm Sher Bahadur Deuba (Former PM of Nepal) Kathmandu (Nepal) – Nepal’s political scene has been stirred by the statement “Ma Hindu ho” (I am a Hindu) made by senior …
- ‘Come out of Hindu-Muslim mindset’: Kangana tells Sharmila Tagore amid Vande Mataram row 21 August 2026 5 h 27 min The Indian Express 4 min readNew DelhiAug 21, 2026 10:52 AM IST Amid the ongoing row about ‘Vande Mataram’, Kangana Ranaut has now commented on Sharmila Tagore’s remarks, suggesting that only the first two paras of the national song must be sung, as many religious people in …
- Over 100 Fulani Islamic terrorists storm Nigeria’s Plateau, kill 30 Christians and torch over 50 homes and churches 21 August 2026 5 h 18 min Organiser Weekly New Delhi: At least 30 Christians were killed and several others injured after more than 100 Fulani Islamic terrorists, armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed Jwak Maitumbi community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria on August 16 …
- 'Come out of Hindu-Muslim mindset': Kangana Ranaut hits back at Sharmila Tagore over 'Vande Mataram' remarks 21 August 2026 4 h 46 min The Times of India Kangana Ranaut responded to Sharmila Tagore's Vande Mataram comments. She argued against a religious interpretation of the national song. Ranaut stated the poem represents India's freedom struggle spirit. She urged moving beyond a Hindu-Muslim …
- Catholics in China Face Growing Restrictions on Religious Practice 21 August 2026 4 h 27 min The Epoch Times Catholics in Shanghai say the Chinese regime has tightened restrictions on religious activities over the past year, affecting everything from the sale of Bibles and religious books to pilgrimages, online prayer broadcasts, and Catholic funeral rites. …
- US Religious Freedom Body Seeks Sanctions Against RSS, Urges Halt To High-Level Meetings With Leaders 21 August 2026 2 h 04 min Free Press Journal US Religious Freedom Body Seeks Sanctions Against RSS, Urges Halt To High-Level Meetings With Leaders | X Officials of a US advisory body on religious freedom have called for sanctions against members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and urged the …
- 'Please Come Out Of Hindu-Muslim Mindset': Kangana Ranaut REACTS To Sharmila Tagore's Vande Mataram Remark 21 August 2026 2 h 02 min Free Press Journal Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore addressed the ongoing controversy around the National Song of India, Vande Mataram. She claimed that the song may not comply with the religious beliefs of many people. Kangana Ranaut uploaded the video of Sharmila and said …
- Kangana Ranaut Hits Back At Sharmila Tagore's Vande Mataram Remarks, Says ‘Come Out Of Hindu Muslim Mindset’ 21 August 2026 1 h 58 min ABP Live Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Kangana Ranaut criticized Sharmila Tagore's 'Vande Mataram' interpretation. Tagore argued some verses are difficult for monotheistic believers. Kangana urged art's …
- Another national disaster looming in Ghana: Curb the proliferation of churches within fuel stations now!!! 21 August 2026 1 h 33 min Graphic Online Ghana has witnessed unprecedented growth in places of worship over the last two decades. While freedom of worship is enshrined in the Constitution and remains a cornerstone of democratic society, an emerging trend poses a significant threat to public …
- Greg Abbott Grasps At Anything to Stir Up Anti-Islam Panic for His Reelection 21 August 2026 1 h 03 min TPM – Talking Points Memo Abbott’s Only Campaign Strategy For over two years now, the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas has had facilities to accommodate the Muslim wudu ritual of washing hands, feet and face ahead of daily prayers. But Texas Gov. Greg Abbott …
- Ian Ellis: A new era in religious education would demand new steps from the churches 21 August 2026 0 h 46 min The News Letter Published 21st Aug 2026, 01:00 BST I pointed out that it was “an affront to current RE teachers to frame them as indoctrinators”, as indoctrination, at least in everyday language, implies imposing belief. Indeed, the Supreme Court's ruling accepted …
- Court rules in favor of Gateway Church, citing religious liberty in defamation case 21 August 2026 0 h 17 min NBC 5 DFW - Texas The Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas ruled in favor of Gateway Church in a defamation case involving the church, its elders and former pastor Robert Morris. The suit was brought by Cindy Clemshire, who accused Morris of sexually abusing her. Morris pleaded …