Religion in the Daily News
- Eiffel Tower chief to step down after row over female staff's removal during BAPS visit 29 September 2026 19 h 17 min Hindustan Times The chief of an operating firm that runs Paris's iconic Eiffel Tower will step down by the end of the year, the company said, after female staff there were reportedly removed during the visit by a Hindu religious group Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam …
- California becomes 1st US state to officially recognize Muslim holidays 29 September 2026 19 h 10 min Daily Sabah California has formally recognized Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, Islam’s two major religious holidays, under legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, marking a significant step toward greater recognition of the state’s Muslim communities. Assembly Bill 2017 …
- Monk begins TWELVE-YEAR isolation with absolutely no contact with anyone or any information from the outside world as part of extreme Buddhist training 29 September 2026 19 h 05 min Daily Mail By PERKIN AMALARAJ, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 10:28 EDT, 29 September 2026 | Updated: 10:30 EDT, 29 September 2026 A Japanese monk has begun a 12-year period of total isolation as part of a demanding training regime. Buddhist holy man Sogaku …
- Eiffel Tower chief to quit over removal of women staff 29 September 2026 18 h 52 min Kuwait Times PARIS: The operating company that runs the Eiffel Tower said Tuesday its chief would step down at the end of this year in the wake of a controversy over the removal of women staff during a visit by a Hindu religious group. Patrick Branco Ruivo, who has …
- At behest of Hindu visit: Paris Eiffel Tower says chief to step down after uproar over removing women staff 29 September 2026 18 h 35 min RTL Today The operating company that runs the Eiffel Tower said Tuesday its chief would step down at the end of this year in the wake of a controversy over the removal of women staff during a visit by a Hindu religious group. Patrick Branco Ruivo, who has been …
- Freed Chinese pastor joins advocates in urging Christians to speak for the imprisoned 29 September 2026 18 h 34 min Christian Daily International Pastor Ezra Jin of Zion Church with daughter Grace at Global Religious Freedom Gathering at Dallas Baptist University on Sept. 28, 2026. Christian Daily International A Chinese pastor freed from prison three months ago joined advocates at a religious …
- Eiffel Tower operator chief to step down after women staff removed during Hindu group's visit 29 September 2026 18 h 27 min Madhyamam The head of the company operating the Eiffel Tower will step down at the end of the year following a controversy over the removal of women staff during a visit by a Hindu religious group. Patrick Branco Ruivo, director general of the Paris landmark since …
- Wisconsin Family Council: Announces six-figure educational campaign on religious liberty constitutional amendment 29 September 2026 18 h 26 min WisPolitics - Wisconsin MADISON, WI — Today, Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) announced the launch of a six-figure, statewide advertising campaign to educate faith-filled voters about the constitutional amendment on religious liberty, appearing on the November ballot. The religious …
- Ujjain mosque row: VHP slams stone-pelting incident 29 September 2026 18 h 17 min The Print New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) The VHP on Tuesday slammed those involved in the stone-pelting incident during protests over the proposed removal of a portion of the historic Shahi Masjid in Ujjain and urged the Hindu community to remain alert against “anti-social …
- PM considers higher Durga Puja grant, 5-day break 29 September 2026 18 h 09 min Daily Star Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is considering increasing the government grant for this year’s Durga Puja to Tk 5 crore from the Tk 4 crore sought by the Hindu Religious Welfare Trust. The government is also considering raising the allocation for the …
- Columbus Painting Completes St. Matthew's Catholic Church Rectory in Gahanna 29 September 2026 17 h 47 min EIN Presswire Central Ohio commercial painting contractor delivers craftsmanship and discretion for historic Catholic parish rectory renovation HILLIARD, OH, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Columbus Painting Completes St. Matthew's …
- UK Muslim Organization Provides Qurans, Prayer Kits to Children in Care 29 September 2026 17 h 44 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Iran/UK Muslim Organization Provides Qurans, Prayer Kits to Children in Care Iran September 29, 2026 0 0 1 minute read UK Muslim Organization Provides Qurans, Prayer Kits to Children in Care ———————– A UK Muslim …
- Leyla Aliyeva attends opening of exhibition of Azerbaijani carpets at Holy See 29 September 2026 17 h 36 min Azertag Vatican City, September 29, AZERTAC The opening ceremony of an exhibition of Azerbaijani carpets dedicated to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as part of the "Heavenly Religions" project was held at the Holy See on September 29. Vice-President of …
- 'The Secular Consensus is a Trap for Indian Muslims': Sharjeel Imam Interview 29 September 2026 17 h 28 min The Quint There are two aspects of this intellectual lineage which are relevant: (a) First the general ideas that define Islamic modernism — a return to the Qur’an and tawatur reports of the Prophet; a rejection of superstition and false traditions which have crept …
- Opinion: A China without religious freedom is a China we cannot do business with 29 September 2026 17 h 27 min Deseret News - Utah Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington last week brought renewed attention to the U.S.-China relationship. The meeting should have also drawn attention to the millions in China who face government pressure because of how they worship. This year, …
- Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff told to stay hidden during Hindu group visit 29 September 2026 17 h 27 min The Guardian The head of the operating company that runs the Eiffel Tower is to step down after a row over female staff being ordered to stay out of sight during a visit by a Hindu religious group. Patrick Branco Ruivo will leave his job at the end of the year, the …
- Leyla Aliyeva attends opening of exhibition of Azerbaijani carpets at Holy See [PHOTOS] 29 September 2026 17 h 26 min AzerNews The opening ceremony of an exhibition of Azerbaijani carpets dedicated to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as part of the "Heavenly Religions" project was held at the Holy See on September 29. Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla …
- Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff replaced by men during religious visit 29 September 2026 17 h 19 min Yahoo News The chief executive of the company that runs the Eiffel Tower will step down after a backlash over female staff being replaced by male colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group. Patrick Branco Ruivo, who has been director general of the Paris …
- Cardinal Koch: Peace among Churches is a responsibility for Europe 29 September 2026 17 h 16 min Vatican News At a conference in Rome on “Religions and Diplomacy,” Cardinal Kurt Koch, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, speaks to Vatican News about the responsibility of Churches in Europe to take responsibility for rediscovering unity and peace …
- Avatar: Seven Havens Arrives October 9 as First Avatar Series Built on Sanskrit Cosmology 29 September 2026 16 h 56 min Tech Times Paramount+ confirmed on September 28 that Book One of Avatar: Seven Havens carries the title "Survival," and the name turns out to be an exact description of what this series is doing intellectually. The franchise that borrowed the word " …
- Eiffel Tower boss quits over exclusion of women during Hindu visit 29 September 2026 16 h 27 min Yahoo News - United Kingdom The head of the company responsible for running the Eiffel Tower is quitting over "failings" that led to female staff being sidelined during a visit by Hindu religious leaders earlier this month. The affair prompted anger and a strike that closed …
- Maryland religious institutions receive $8.6M for security More than $8.6 million in federal funding is going to 49 religious institutions and community centers across Maryland to help strengthen security.Maryland’s con 29 September 2026 16 h 23 min WJLA 7 - Washington D.C. WASHINGTON (7News) — More than $8.6 million in federal funding is going to 49 religious institutions and community centers across Maryland to help strengthen security. Maryland’s congressional delegation announced the $8,627,091 in funding Friday through …
- Eiffel Tower director announces departure after row over sidelining of female staff 29 September 2026 16 h 21 min Yahoo News The Iron Lady will soon have a new director. Weakened since female staff were sidelined during a visit by a Hindu religious group in early September, the chief executive of the Eiffel Tower operating company (SETE), Patrick Branco Ruivo, announced on …
- Is JNIM Drifting From Al-Qaeda? What Mali's 2026 Upheaval R... 29 September 2026 16 h 12 min Modern Ghana Recent events in Mali have revived a question analysts have asked for years: how close is Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) to al-Qaeda, and could the two split? JNIM was formed in March 2017 from four groups, and its emir, Iyad Ag Ghaly, …
- PM increases donation for Durga Puja, Kathin Chibar Dan festival 29 September 2026 16 h 04 min Views Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has decided to provide more donation than the demand for Sharadiya Durga Puja and the Buddhist community’s Kathin Chibar Dan ceremony. Although the Hindu Religious Welfare Trust sought Tk 4 crore for Durga Puja, Tk 5 crore has …
- New NCERT Social Science text replaces European revolutions with resistance movements in medieval India 29 September 2026 16 h 02 min The Hindu Understanding Society: India and Beyond - Part Two textbook. Photo: Special arrangement. The new Social Science textbook for Class 9 students released by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on Tuesday (September 29, 2026) has …
- Eiffel Tower chief to step down over removal of women staff during Hindu group's visit 29 September 2026 16 h 01 min Modern Ghana The operating company that runs the Eiffel Tower said Tuesday its chief would step down at the end of this year in the wake of a controversy over the removal of women staff during a visit by a Hindu religious group. Patrick Branco Ruivo, who has been in …
- Eiffel Tower boss to resign after anger over female staff exclusion during Hindu delegation visit 29 September 2026 16 h 01 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 Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech …
- Is America Taking Religious Freedom for Granted? Danielle D’Souza Gill Weighs In 29 September 2026 15 h 28 min WBAP - Texas A Let’s Talk Local studio image from the Danielle D’Souza Gill interview segment on faith, family, Islam and religious freedom. | Image by Let’s Talk Local/DXDanielle D’Souza Gill says Americans may be taking religious freedom for granted as cultural …
- Prophet Muhammad’s message transcends religion: Siddaramaiah 29 September 2026 14 h 58 min Star of Mysore Mysuru: Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah observed that Prophet Muhammad was not confined to Islam alone but worked to cleanse society of its impurities for the transformation of humanity. He was speaking at the ‘Prophet Muhammad’s Light of Revolution — …
- Has anyone asked about your hijab? BJP corporator to teacher 29 September 2026 14 h 52 min The Siasat Daily Hyderabad: A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) corporator barged into a private school in Hyderabad, alleging a Muslim teacher asked Hindu students to remove rakhis tied around their wrists. Saroornagar BJP corporator Akula Srivani and her followers entered …
- Govt holiday extended by a day, giving 5-day break, PM also increases grants 29 September 2026 14 h 47 min Prothom Alo Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has increased grants for the Hindu community’s Sharadiya Durga Puja and the Buddhist community’s religious festival. The Hindu Religious Welfare Trust had sought Tk 40 million for Durga Puja, but Tk 50 million was allocated at …
- China Reportedly Detains Beijing House Church Leaders in Latest Crackdown on Unregistered Churches 29 September 2026 14 h 37 min International Business Times - United Kingdom Chinese authorities reportedly detained many pastors and church workers from Beijing Jiaquan Church, ChinaAid has said. The US-based Christian advocacy group said it received first-hand reports from Beijing on 21 September and was still confirming the …
- New NCERT Class 9 book highlights Arab, Turkish, Mughal, European invasions of India 29 September 2026 14 h 30 min The Tribune (Chandigarh) The Indian subcontinent witnessed successive invasions since the 7th century driven by territorial expansion and religious motives, according to the new Class 9 social science textbook of NCERT. The book titled "Understanding Society India and Beyond- …
- Revanth Reddy's 'Rich God, Poor God' Remark Draws BJP Fire 29 September 2026 14 h 23 min ABP Live Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Telangana CM Revanth Reddy sparked row with religious remarks. He contrasted Lord Ram and Shiva, linking them to rich/poor. BJP condemned remarks, accusing CM of dividing society. …
- Paris Eiffel Tower says chief to step down after uproar over removing women staff 29 September 2026 14 h 20 min The Local - France The operating company that runs the Eiffel Tower said Tuesday its chief would step down at the end of this year in the wake of a controversy over the removal of women staff during a visit by a Hindu religious group. Patrick Branco Ruivo, who has been …
- Eiffel Tower chief to step down after exclusion of female staff during Hindu delegation visit 29 September 2026 14 h 14 min Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The head of the company that runs the Eiffel Tower will step down at the end of the year after female staff at the landmark building in Paris were excluded during a visit by a Hindu religious group. Patrick Branco Ruivo, director general of …
- Five-day holiday set for Durga Puja this year 29 September 2026 14 h 09 min United News of Bangladesh The government is set to declare October 22 as a holiday by executive order, allowing a five-day holiday on the occasion of Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community. Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Hindu, Buddhist, Christian …
- Ganesh Utsav brings a piece of home to Central Florida for the Marathi community 29 September 2026 14 h 01 min Orlando Weekly - Florida Ganesha Deity Procession, led by temple members and Hindu priests. Credit: Arsheeya Garg The sounds of prayer, conversation and celebration surrounded the Hindu Society of Central Florida last month for Ganesh Utsav, a festival devoted to a deity widely …
- More than place of worship: Stakes in Shahi Masjid demolition 29 September 2026 13 h 53 min The Siasat Daily Hundreds of Muslims have gathered in Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a mosque they say is more than 600 years old. The BJP-led state government says the action is necessary to widen roads ahead of the 2028 Hindu pilgrimage of Simhastha. Critics …