Religion in the Daily News
- Pakistani Christian Accused of Blasphemy, Properties Burned, Other Christians Flee 12 October 2026 15 h 35 min PJ Media - Virginia A Muslim mob in Pakistan set fire to a Christian’s house and shop on October 9 after he was accused of blasphemy. The incident forced more than 35 Christian families to subsequently flee their homes amid fears of further violence. The previous day, police …
- LiveLaw Madras High Court Weekly Roundup: October 5 - October 11, 2026 12 October 2026 15 h 27 min Live Law NOMINAL INDEX RS Tamilvendan v The State of Tamil Nadu and Others, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 478 N Kalamani v State of Tamil Nadu, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 479 V Thangavel v The Inspector of Police, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 480 Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam v CTR Nirmal Kumar …
- The Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s Fatwas About “Najasat” 12 October 2026 15 h 05 min Shafaqna English Shafaqna English- The Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s Fatwas About “Najasat”. Question 1: I am living in India and I have a lot of doubts about things I am using and I eating. What is my duty about such things? Answer: A well known religious law says: “ …
- Getting old and dying, secular style 12 October 2026 14 h 39 min OnlySky Young people feel as if they will live forever. Of course we all know on some level that we won’t, but the young find this easy to ignore. Feeling like you will live forever is an important trait in human beings because it allows for long-term planning. …
- When a Populist Becomes the Deep State 12 October 2026 14 h 36 min The American Conservative - Washington D.C. The Iran War has, for good reason, subsumed all coverage of the broader Middle East in the Anglophone media, and God knows there’s plenty there to fill the column inches. Still, one wonders: What on earth is going on in Turkey? In the parlance of the craps …
- St Agnes College Protest Instigated by Muthalik, Alleges Prashanth Jattanna 12 October 2026 14 h 26 min Mangalorean St Agnes College Protest Instigated by Muthalik, Alleges Prashanth Jattanna Udupi: Prashanth Jattanna, Director of the Karnataka State Christian Development Corporation, has alleged that the protest organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP …
- What Iran’s Rulers Miss About the Quran 12 October 2026 14 h 24 min International Policy Digest Iranians are suffering, and the institutions meant to govern them offer little relief. The economy is under severe pressure, more people are slipping into poverty, and war with Israel and the United States has brought destruction and casualties. These …
- Listening To Rap Beyond Socio-Religious Borders In Hip Hop 12 October 2026 14 h 12 min Patheos “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58). Choices and consequences. A hypnotic balance of life we all …
- The Church, The State And The Constitution: A Christian Legal Analysis Of CAC v. Emmanuel Ekpenyong -By Job Joseph 12 October 2026 14 h 10 min Opinion Nigeria 1.0 INTRODUCTION The relationship between the Church and the State has remained a significant question in constitutional law, religious liberty, and democratic governance. While the State possesses legitimate powers to regulate corporate bodies and ensure …
- The Failure of "Endings" Narratives 12 October 2026 13 h 58 min Asharq Al-Awsat The Middle East is one of the world’s most volatile and turbulent regions, politically and socially, culturally and in the media. It is also one of the regions most rife with conflicting interests and contradictory alliances. Here, ideas can lead to their …
- Colonialism, Language Rights and Decolonisation 12 October 2026 13 h 49 min Mauritius Times We must all stand firmly with those who demand equality and dignity for all languages in the ongoing process of decolonising language A Personal Perspective By Sada Reddi In recent months, several petitions from individuals, religious organisations, and …
- ‘It makes home feel a little closer’: Navaratri celebration brings dancing, community 12 October 2026 13 h 47 min The Shorthorn - Texas Dressed in colorful lehengas, ghagra choli and other traditional South Asian attire, UTA students gathered for the Hindu YUVA UTA chapter’s Garba Night Friday at Brazos Park. Rhythmic music, colorful traditional wear and spiritual practices transformed …
- Bangladesh ready to help protect Makkah, Madinah: Shama 12 October 2026 13 h 27 min Bangladesh Today State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today said Bangladesh would extend necessary assistance to Saudi Arabia if the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah faced any security threat amid the ongoing regional conflict. "If any threat emerges …
- A virtual tour of 12 key places in Carlo Acutis’ life 12 October 2026 13 h 15 min Aleteia Copy linkArchive article What places tell the story of Carlo Acutis' life? What walls, streets, and churches witnessed the childhood of this boy who was canonized in 2025? We often imagine saints against distant, hazy backdrops, as though their stories …
- New Northern Ireland RE syllabus preserves Christian bias, NSS says 12 October 2026 13 h 00 min National Secular Society The new religious education syllabus for Northern Ireland "perpetuates the subject's historic bias towards Christianity", the National Secular Society has warned. Responding to a consultation on reforming the RE core syllabus from the …
- In secular Quebec, Catholic voices see opportunity in PQ minority 12 October 2026 12 h 50 min The Catholic Register Despite near-universal support for a secularized Quebec among the province’s main political parties, the Oct. 5 general election might have opened the door to renewed discussions about the place of faith in the public square. The election produced a …
- I was deeply offended by ‘Mentega Terbang’, witness tells court 12 October 2026 12 h 29 min Free Malaysia Today ‘Mentega Terbang’, which touches on the differences and similarities of the major religions in Malaysia, was released in November 2021 before the home ministry banned it two years later. KUALA LUMPUR: A prosecution witness in the criminal trial of “Mentega …
- Asians rebuild temple in Gulu city 50 years after expulsion by Amin 12 October 2026 12 h 29 min Daily Monitor When Kanesh Patel returned to Gulu to witness the inauguration of a rebuilt Hindu temple, he was not simply coming to see a new place of worship. He was returning to a part of his childhood that had survived decades of separation, political turmoil and …
- Sunday Church Attendance Drops Among Parents as Youth Sports Take Over Weekend Schedules 12 October 2026 12 h 24 min [your]NEWS A new analysis of federal time-use data shows Sunday religious participation among parents of school-age children has fallen by nearly 38% since the mid-2000s, while expanding youth sports commitments are placing greater demands on family time and finances …
- BJP urges Government to utilise ₹800 crore of temple funds for temple development in Karnataka 12 October 2026 12 h 23 min Sanatan Prabhat Bengaluru (Karnataka) – If donations made by devotees with faith into temple donation boxes and funds meant for temple development are lying unused due to the Congress Government’s negligence, no further proof is needed of the Chief Minister’s anti-Hindu …
- Is Sri Lanka Ready for Post-Rajapaksa? 12 October 2026 12 h 16 min Sri Lanka Guardian by Luxman Aravind Rajapaksas are in trouble. As our columnist Durga Velayudham noted in yesterday’s column, a confrontation is unfolding between politically motivated Buddhist monk groups and the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), now the dominant force …
- Gujarat: Where wildlife, culture and celebrations come alive 12 October 2026 12 h 05 min Star In western India, Gujarat unfolds as a vibrant tapestry of culture, cuisine and celebrations. From the majestic Asiatic lions roaming Gir National Park to its radiant festivals, the state pulses with life in every form. The Asiatic lion. Image: …
- Donald Trump Reshares Kid Rock Remarks on Abdul El-Sayed Amid Sharia Law Controversy 12 October 2026 12 h 00 min International Business Times - United Kingdom Donald Trump has reshared a video of Kid Rock discussing Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, bringing renewed attention to religious identity and political rhetoric ahead of the US midterm elections on 3 November 2026. The clip features …
- Rights, security of all citizens irrespective of religion my responsibility, says PM 12 October 2026 11 h 50 min United News of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday said ensuring the rights and security of every citizen, irrespective of religion, is his responsibility as head of government. “I will try my best, within my capacity, to ensure everyone’s security, not on the basis …
- Navratri 2026: Dates, puja vidhi, samagri list, kanya pujan rituals and significance of the 9-day festival 12 October 2026 11 h 46 min Hindustan Times Navratri is a nine-day Hindu festival celebrated in honor of Maa Durga and her nine forms. Each day is dedicated to one form of the Goddess and carries a special meaning. During the festival, devotees offer prayers, keep fasts, light diyas, chant mantras, …
- 'Lawful but Awful': Could Hegseth's Firing Squad Plan Force Soldiers to Violate Their Religious Beliefs? 12 October 2026 11 h 30 min International Business Times - United Kingdom At least six US service members are considering religious exemptions to avoid participating in the scheduled execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, raising a difficult question: can soldiers be ordered to pull the trigger when doing so conflicts with their faith …
- California Law Demands Employers Adopt 'Anti-Hate Speech' Classes While Churches Refuse To Comply 12 October 2026 11 h 30 min International Business Times - United Kingdom California Governor Gavin Newsom's new anti-hate speech training law has drawn objections from Christian campaigners who fear it could conflict with religious beliefs. Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1803 on 27 September 2026, requiring covered employers …
- NACOC backs call to ban preaching in moving vehicles, Cites road safety concerns 12 October 2026 11 h 17 min Kumasi Mail The National Association of Concern Clergy (NACOC) has expressed support for the Government of Ghana’s call to prohibit preaching and other forms of religious solicitation in moving vehicles, citing the need to protect human life and promote road safety. …
- Holy Post swings at Christian Post on Christian nationalism, but misses 12 October 2026 11 h 05 min The Christian Post - Washington D.C. By Mikale Olson, Op-ed contributor Monday, October 12, 2026 iStock/Hleb UsovichThe popular evangelical podcast The Holy Post uploaded a video on September 20 on its YouTube channel titled “Why Conservative Media Is Turning on Christian Nationalism.” In …
- Muslim Council of Elders Warns Against Extremist Recruitment and Calls for Youth Protection 12 October 2026 11 h 03 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Muslim Council of Elders Warns Against Extremist Recruitment and Calls for Youth Protection Islam World October 12, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Muslim Council of Elders Warns Against Extremist Recruitment and Calls for Youth …
- Gunmen Kill Worshippers in Kaduna Churches as Intersociety Says 3,083 Christians Killed in Eight Months 12 October 2026 11 h 03 min West Africa Weekly At least seven worshippers were killed and several others abducted when armed attackers struck two churches in Ariko community, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, during Easter Sunday celebrations on April 5, 2026. The affected churches were …
- From Xinjiang to the Front Lines of Syria 12 October 2026 10 h 34 min Foreign Policy That June, a deadly brawl broke out at a toy factory in Guangdong province in southern China. The owners had brought in several hundred Uyghur workers; false rumors soon spread among the factory’s nearly 16,000 Han Chinese workers that the newcomers were …
- Bread, belief and the churches of Frankford in Northeast Philadelphia 12 October 2026 10 h 21 min Billy Penn - Pennsylvania Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Faith seems to be present in a very physical way along Frankford Avenue. There are 25 churches along the mile-and-a-half stretch of Frankford between Pratt Street and …
- Buddhist Monks’ Rights March Heads Towards Colombo as Protest Enters Third Day 12 October 2026 10 h 17 min Lanka News Web By: Isuru Parakrama October 12, Colombo (LNW): The foot march led by members of the Maha Sangha in support of imprisoned Buddhist monk Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero and calling for the protection of Buddhist clergy’s religious rights entered its third …
- Trump reposts Kid Rock’s rant warning of religious civil war in the US 12 October 2026 9 h 57 min The Independent Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in President Donald Trump has reposted a rant from MAGA rapper Kid Rock in which he said he fears his …
- Nobody Goes to War for the Rules-Based Order 12 October 2026 9 h 50 min America First Report Are all cultures equally worthy of our respect? Globalists say, “yes.” Are all religions equally worthy of our respect? Globalists say, “yes.” Are all nations equally worthy of our respect? Globalists say, “yes.” Globalists speak of “multiculturalism” …
- Why Do Muslims Lag Behind In Scientific Research? 12 October 2026 9 h 41 min Kashmir Reader An analytical perspective on scientific achievement, educational reform and the revival of Muslim intellectual civilisation Prof Hamid Naseem Rafiabadi Introduction: Beyond The Question Of Nobel Prizes Every year, when the Nobel Prizes are announced …
- What charges brought against Ayash, Marzia, under which sections? 12 October 2026 9 h 25 min Prothom Alo Section 295A, meanwhile, deals with deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings. Insulting or attempting to insult the religion or religious beliefs of a group, through words, writing or visual representations, with the deliberate …
- West Bengal Christians face wave of violence and intimidation, report warns 12 October 2026 9 h 00 min Christian Today Gobardanga in West Bengal, India. (Photo: Getty/iStock) At least 60 incidents targeting Christians were recorded across West Bengal over a four-month period this year following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) rise to power in the state, according to …
- Other religious leaders will be targeted soon, just like Gnanasara Thera: Patali 12 October 2026 8 h 57 min Daily Mirror Mirror AI Summary – Quick Read Generated by Mirror AI MIRROR AI Hide ⏳ Generating summary… AI SUMMARY GENERATED ONLY FROM THIS ARTICLE'S TEXT. Colombo, Oct. 12 (Daily Mirror) - Other religious leaders will soon be targeted in the same way that …