Religion in the Daily News
- Facing authoritarianism: Which side are you on? 29 October 2026 17 h 18 min People's World Donald Trump | AP On Monday of this week, we joined a diverse group of religious leaders outside the White House to launch A Pledge for Moral Defiance. This campaign grew out of a gathering of national religious leaders that Bishop Barber convened at the …
- Who decides what Kashmir hears on Fridays? 29 October 2026 17 h 10 min Frontline - The Hindu In Kashmir, struggles over religious authority have long shaped the boundaries of legitimate religious expression and the meaning of communal identity. From the Dogra administration’s interventions in disputes between rival Mirwaizes in the 19th century to …
- 2027: City Boy Movement Woos Christian Leaders in Bauchi, Gombe State for Tinubu 29 October 2026 16 h 40 min Leadership The Directorate of Christian Religious Affairs of the City Boy Movement has intensified efforts to mobilise grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, engaging Christian leaders in Bauchi and Gombe states. The engagement, …
- A Gen Z Revival? 5 Surprising Findings From Pew’s New Religion Report 29 October 2026 16 h 39 min Charisma News America’s youngest adults report attending religious services more often than several older age groups, according to new Pew Research Center findings that also reveal sharp differences within Gen Z. The report, released Oct. 28, examines attendance, prayer …
- Gates Foundation was primary sponsor of scandalous Assisi meeting 29 October 2026 16 h 27 min LifeSite News Traditional priest Fr. João Silveira asked what interest the Gates Foundation would have in sponsoring a meeting promoting religious indifferentism. (LifeSiteNews) — Bill Gates’ foundation was a main sponsor of this year’s international ecumenical …
- Turkey-Azerbaijan tensions may be inevitable but manageable 29 October 2026 16 h 08 min New Eastern Europe Azerbaijan and Turkey have maintained close bilateral ties in recent decades. Despite this, disagreement over Baku’s recent ban on religious dress in schools has exposed wider contentions at the heart of this seemingly fraternal relationship. October 29, …
- What is Sharia law, and why is it so controversial in the United States? 29 October 2026 16 h 07 min The Conversation At a campaign rally, in Port Huron, Michigan, on Oct. 25, 2026, President Donald Trump accused U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of being a “jihadist” who wants to impose Sharia law – Islamic law – in the United States. His comments reflect a broader …
- Christian family attacked in India over refusal to renounce faith 29 October 2026 16 h 05 min Muslim Network TV NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — A Christian family in India’s West Bengal state was attacked inside their home by a mob allegedly linked to a Hindu extremist organization, which assaulted a woman, destroyed Bibles and threatened to kill family members unless …
- Hempstead County Historical Society Discusses Methodist Church History 29 October 2026 15 h 51 min Hope Prescott - Arkansas Kicking off the body of the meeting, Williams talked about how Methodist churches evangelized to slaves. The Methodists were one of the first religious groups who evangelized to the slaves in Arkansas. The Methodist church pushed for abolishing slavery …
- No moon sighting on Karwa Chauth? An expert explains an alternative puja ritual 29 October 2026 15 h 01 min India TV News Karwa Chauth is observed by married Hindu women who fast for their husbands' long life and well-being. The fast is traditionally broken after sighting the moon and offering arghya (water offering). However, cloudy skies, rain or unfavourable weather …
- Amman Conference Examines Role Of Christians In Middle East's Future 29 October 2026 14 h 31 min MENAFN (MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Oct. 29 (Petra) -- A two-day conference examining the role of Christians in shaping the Middle East's future opened in Amman on Thursday, focusing on political, social, and economic challenges, religious coexistence …
- Gujarat: Trio Gets Life Sentence For Cow Slaughter 29 October 2026 14 h 26 min Deccan Chronicle Gandhinagar: A court in Gujarat's Gandhinagar district has sentenced three persons to life imprisonment in a cow slaughter case after they were found in possession of 277 kg of beef, citing Hindu scriptures to underscore the religious significance of …
- Okpebholo Receives Outstanding Leadership, Muslim Inclusion Award 29 October 2026 14 h 26 min Nigerian Observer Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has received an award for outstanding leadership and Muslim inclusion and representation in governance from the Edo State Council for Islamic Affairs (EDSCIA), while pledging to address concerns raised by the …
- Illinois Hindu Temple Plot: 105 Lawmakers Demand FBI Hate Crime Answers as Deadline Falls Today 29 October 2026 14 h 26 min International Business Times - United Kingdom A group of 105 US lawmakers has requested answers from the FBI by Thursday, 29 October, about an alleged Illinois Hindu temple plot. The letter, led by Democratic congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, asks whether the case is being investigated as a possible …
- JUI has crossed limits, will face response, Naqvi warns 29 October 2026 13 h 54 min Samaa Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has issued a strong warning to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), saying the party has crossed its limits and will face a response, as a heated exchange between government and opposition members unfolded during a Senate session. …
- Youth Seminar Explores Buddhism’s Role in Addressing Modern Social Issues 29 October 2026 13 h 34 min Lao News Agency KPL Buddhist leaders and representatives from 30 countries gathered at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane on October 29 to discuss how Buddhist teachings can adapt to changing lifestyles, modern mindsets and social challenges facing younger …
- Uttar Pradesh Karwa Chauth 2026 Moonrise Time LIVE: Check City-Wise Chand Timings, Puja Muhurat And IMD Weather Forecast 29 October 2026 13 h 20 min News X 60 Karwa Chauth 2026 Moonrise Time In Uttar Pradesh LIVE Update: Karwa Chauth is a traditional Hindu festival during which many married women observe a fast and pray for their husbands’ well-being and longevity. The fast usually begins before sunrise and …
- Karwa Chauth 2026 Moonrise Time LIVE: Check City-Wise Chand Timings, Puja Muhurat And Weather Forecast Across India 29 October 2026 13 h 20 min News X 884 Karwa Chauth 2026 Moonrise Time LIVE Update: The festival is traditionally observed by many married Hindu women who fast and pray for their husbands’ well-being and longevity. The fast generally begins before sunrise and continues until the Moon is …
- Sanatan Dharma Is India's Soul No Vedas Teach Caste Discrimination: Baba Ramdev 29 October 2026 13 h 15 min MENAFN (MENAFN- IANS) Haridwar, Oct 29 (IANS) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Thursday described Sanatan Dharma as the philosophical foundation of India, called for citizens to rise above caste divisions and social hierarchies, and said a committee of scholars and …
- Noida Karwa Chauth 2026 Moonrise Timings LIVE: Check Moonrise Time, Puja Muhurat And Fasting Details 29 October 2026 12 h 35 min News X 86 Noida Karwa Chauth 2026 Moonrise Time: Karwa Chauth is a traditional Hindu festival during which many married women observe a fast and pray for their husbands’ well-being and longevity. The fast generally begins before sunrise and continues until the …
- The Cost of Faith: How Ritual Spending Shapes Bhutanese Household Finances 29 October 2026 12 h 32 min Business Bhutan For many Bhutanese households, religious rituals are not discretionary expenses that can simply be postponed when household finances become tight. They are deeply embedded in everyday life, social obligations and beliefs about health, prosperity, …
- Gujarat court sentences 3 to life for cow slaughter, cites Manusmriti 29 October 2026 12 h 30 min Hindustan Times A court in Gujarat's Gandhinagar district has sentenced three persons to life imprisonment in a cow slaughter case after they were found in possession of 277 kg of beef, citing Hindu scriptures to underscore the religious significance of the cow. In …
- Report Urges UK Govt To Press Pakistan On Minority Rights, Stop Aid 29 October 2026 12 h 15 min StratNews Global Home India Report Urges UK Govt To Press Pakistan On Minority Rights, Stop Aid Islamic Pakistan has found it difficult to live with religious minorities An Indian diaspora organisation Insight UK, has in a report presented to the All Party Parliamentary …
- Michelle A. Williams: Rural and religious Americans lost faith in science. We can win them back. 29 October 2026 12 h 10 min Chicago Tribune - Illinois In July 2014, a man sick with Ebola flew from Liberia into Lagos, Nigeria, one of Africa’s largest and busiest cities. One imported case in a place like that could have sparked an urban epidemic. Instead, Nigeria stopped the outbreak at 20 cases. Health …
- 'Read the First Amendment!' Joe Scarborough starts shouting as GOP 'shreds' Constitution 29 October 2026 12 h 07 min Raw Story MS NOW's Joe Scarborough was left shouting on Thursday after watching a lengthy clip of a key Republican effectively demanding a religious test for public office to exclude Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a practicing Muslim. …
- ‘If not punished…’: Gujarat court awards life sentence to 3 for cow slaughter; cites Manusmriti, Vedas 29 October 2026 12 h 04 min The Statesman (India) Citing Hindu scriptures to underscore the cow’s religious significance, a court in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district has sentenced three persons to life imprisonment in a cow slaughter case. The court observed that if such accused are not punished as per law …
- Three sentenced to life imprisonment in Gujarat cow slaughter case 29 October 2026 11 h 47 min Telengana Today A Gujarat court has sentenced three men to life imprisonment in a cow slaughter case involving 277 kg of beef. The judge cited Hindu scriptures, including the Manusmriti, while Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi welcomed the verdict Published …
- Uttarakhand Bajrang Dal stops mosque repair work, cites encroachment 29 October 2026 11 h 37 min The Siasat Daily Uttarakhand: Members of Bajrang Dal in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun stopped construction work at a mosque located in Sevla Kalan on the Shimla Bypass, citing that the religious structure was illegal. According to local reports, grouting work was underway on the …
- Gujarat court sentences 3 to life in cow slaughter case, cites hindu scriptures 29 October 2026 11 h 08 min India Today A court in Gujarat's Gandhinagar district has sentenced three people to life imprisonment in a cow slaughter case after they were found in possession of 277 kg of beef, news agency Press Trust of India reported. The court cited Hindu scriptures while …
- Some Wisconsin churches turn old buildings into housing and rethink community spaces 29 October 2026 10 h 52 min Wisconsin Public Radio As churches around Wisconsin struggle with declining membership and older buildings, some congregations are reimagining what it means to be a community pillar and putting a dent in the housing shortage while they’re at it. The Madison-based ministry …
- In pursuing stories on the 'evangelical industrial complex,' Julie Roys sees journalism as a 'sacred calling' 29 October 2026 10 h 36 min Chicago Sun Times - Illinois For a country that over the last 25 years has come to associate religious scandal with the Catholic church, Julie Roys is here to tell us something: Other Christian churches also have their fair share of failings, whether involving sexual abuse, financial …
- IACAD opens new learning opportunities through mosque lessons 29 October 2026 9 h 50 min Emirati Times Dubai: The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) is continuing its Dubai Lessons program throughout November 2026, offering residents access to religious education delivered by scholars and specialists. The initiative forms …
- Gujarat Court Cites Manusmriti, Vedas As 3 Get Life Term In Cow Slaughter Case 29 October 2026 8 h 58 min ABP Live Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Gujarat court sentenced three individuals for cow slaughter, beef possession. Judge cited Hindu scriptures, underscoring the cow's religious significance. Deputy CM hailed verdict, …
- Crosses atop churches: historical symbols revealing the diversity of Christian traditions around the world 29 October 2026 8 h 52 min Voice Of Emirates Cairo, Egypt – The forms of the cross that adorn churches around the world vary, including Latin, Patriarchal, Coptic, Greek, Orthodox, and Celtic. This diversity is not limited to external design or architectural decorations; it is linked to a long …
- Hindu man killed in Bangladesh as 3 Hindu homes Are vandalised 29 October 2026 8 h 30 min Dainik Asam Dhaka, Oct 29: Amid escalating attacks on minorities across Bangladesh, a Hindu man was allegedly stabbed to death, while three homes belonging to Hindu families were vandalised and looted in a separate incident, local media reported. These latest …
- Gujarat: Trio gets life sentence for cow slaughter, court cites Manusmriti on cow’s significance 29 October 2026 8 h 21 min The Print Gandhinagar, Oct 29 (PTI) A court in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district has sentenced three persons to life imprisonment in a cow slaughter case after they were found in possession of 277 kg of beef, citing Hindu scriptures to underscore the religious …
- Man starts pagan community and appoints himself its leader after crow encounter 29 October 2026 8 h 17 min News & Star Callum Wager, 26, set up the ‘Roots of Yggdrasil’ community in the hope of drawing interest to Norse traditions and religion. The 26-year-old, who is unemployed, wants to give the public an alternative to popular religions like Christianity and Islam. He …
- Why do married Hindu women celebrate Karwa Chauth? The meaning behind the tradition 29 October 2026 8 h 09 min News9 Live Why is Karwa Chauth celebrated? Know the festival’s religious significance, Veeravati Katha, Moon-sighting ritual and traditions followed by married women. Karwa Chauth 2026 New Delhi: Karwa Chauth is traditionally observed by married Hindu women who pray …
- Why is an earthen Karwa used on Karwa Chauth? The meaning behind the ritual 29 October 2026 8 h 07 min News9 Live Karwa Chauth 2026: Know the religious significance of the earthen Karwa, why it is filled with water and how it is used during Puja and Moon worship. Karwa Chauth 2026 New Delhi: An earthen karwa, or small clay pot, is an important traditional item used …
- Karwa Chauth Vrat: Why Do Married Women Fast and What Is the Story of Karwa Mata? 29 October 2026 8 h 01 min Asianet Newsable Karwa Chauth is a Hindu festival when married women observe a day-long fast for their husbands’ well-being. Discover the legend of Karwa Mata and the religious significance behind this age-old tradition. Karwa Chauth is one of the most cherished Hindu …