Religion in the Daily News
- UBEC partners traditional rulers to tackle out-of-school crisis 5 November 2026 9 h 47 min Punch The Universal Basic Education Commission has moved to enlist traditional rulers and religious leaders in the campaign against out-of-school children, seeking to leverage theirq influence to identify children not attending school and facilitate their …
- TN BJP chief accuses Vijay govt of interfering with Hindu religious rights 5 November 2026 9 h 44 min Mangalorean TN BJP chief accuses Vijay govt of interfering with Hindu religious rights Chennai: Tamil Nadu BJP State President Nainar Nagenthran has strongly criticised the Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led government over a proposed Christian prayer meeting at …
- Islamophobia: The Concept of Human Rights in Islam and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Part Three 5 November 2026 8 h 50 min Pressenza The third in the four-part series By Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Chairman, World Forum for Peace & Justice November 5, 2026. Article 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) recognizes the right of adults to marry and establish a family, affirms …
- CGM Marks 50th Anniversary as National Leader Warns Against Unbiblical Practices, Political Interference in Churches 5 November 2026 8 h 47 min 247 U Reports By Uzo Ugwunze The National Leader of The Church of God Ministry Incorporated CGM and Chairman National Church Council, Evangelist Prof Uzochukwu Solomon Nwanonyuo, has urged Christian leaders and believers across Nigeria to remain steadfast in their faith …
- Report Cards on Your Actions Won’t Fix Your Heart 5 November 2026 8 h 46 min The Gospel Coalition Who am I? All cultures, human philosophies, and religious systems try to answer this question in a way that leads to a meaningful life. We want to find in them a path that allows us to say, “Who am I? I’m a good person. I’m someone who is living a good and …
- Jamil Khir To Challenge Three Charges Over RM860.3 Million TH Asset Disposal 5 November 2026 8 h 44 min Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Former Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom, 65, will challenge the three charges he faces at the Sessions Court here over the disposal of RM860.3 million in …
- China’s religious surveillance reaches hospitals and schools as faith comes under state scrutiny 5 November 2026 8 h 18 min Khabarhub A hospital employee fills out a form about religious beliefs. A school compiles information about a child’s family. Details about Christianity, Islam or other faiths are collected not in a place of worship, but through the everyday machinery of public …
- Penang Delegation's Egypt Visit Not Funded By Zakat - Mohamad 5 November 2026 8 h 16 min Bernama GEORGE TOWN, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The Penang government has denied allegations that a RM100,000 zakat cheque was misappropriated to fund its delegation’s visit to Egypt, clarifying that the expenses were instead charged to the Administrative Fund under the …
- What can Frida Kahlo and other female artists teach us about God? 5 November 2026 8 h 15 min Woman Alive Most of us were taught to look at religious art in a particular way. We stand before a huge altarpiece or a famous painting, we read a label, and we take in and consider what we’ve been told is important. But what if the most important thing in the picture …
- Why Ramayana, ancient Hindu epic and India’s most expensive film, holds central place in India 5 November 2026 8 h 10 min The Straits Times NEW DELHI – A big-budget film adaptation of the Ramayana, one of Hinduism’s most revered epics, has renewed attention on the ancient tale that continues to shape India’s culture, identity and politics. Ramayana: Rise Of A Legend, featuring Bollywood star …
- More travel packages, shorter trips on offer for Haj 2027 pilgrims 5 November 2026 8 h 07 min The Straits Times SINGAPORE – Those hoping to perform the haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia in 2027 will have nearly 50% more travel packages to choose from, with prices starting from $13,864, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) announced. In a media statement on …
- Religious group engages IEC over 'serious concerns' during the voting process 5 November 2026 8 h 05 min IOL The South African Community of Faith-Based Fraternals and Federations (SACOFF) was engaging with the Independent Electoral Commission regarding “serious concerns” reported by its team of election observers who were deployed across the country to monitor …
- Bhutan Sets Record with 108 Stupas in Nine Hours: Guinness World Record Explained 5 November 2026 6 h 47 min Jagran Josh Bhutan has created history by building and consecrating 108 Buddhist stupas in just nine hours at Gelephu Mindfulness City. The achievement, completed on November 1, 2026, brought together around 40,000 volunteers and received recognition from Guinness …
- 30 Rural “Red Flags” That Signal Something Is “Very Wrong" In An American Small Town 5 November 2026 6 h 44 min AOL As a born-and-raised city dweller, I get goosebumps from rural American landscapes. The line between small-town charm and harm blurs when you navigate uncharted back roads. Political propaganda, blatant racism, and religious cults are known to prosper in …
- Lios Mòr: Rediscovering a major monastery of medieval Scotland 5 November 2026 6 h 33 min The Past The early medieval church was hugely influential in shaping the religious, cultural, and political landscape that emerged in the post-Roman period. In Scotland, churches like Iona led a mid- to late-6th-century surge in monasticism within the Gaelic- …
- Use LEDs, save power this Diwali, says Hindu group 5 November 2026 6 h 11 min Fiji Sun The Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji is urging households, businesses and temples to conserve electricity through energy-efficient lighting and responsible decorations during Diwali celebrations. In a statement, Sabha national secretary Pundit …
- Laudato Si’ Platform launches Digital Atlas to map Catholic ecological action 5 November 2026 5 h 23 min Vatican News The Laudato Sì Platform’s fifth annual report highlights growing participation, initiatives led by religious congregations and Catholic communities worldwide, and new tools to strengthen the Church’s commitment to integral ecology. Vatican News The fifth …
- Vietnamese Buddhist temples embrace TikTok sermons and QR code donations 5 November 2026 4 h 42 min VietNamNet From sharing Buddhist teachings on TikTok to accepting donations via QR codes, temples in Vietnam's northern Quang Ninh province are embracing technology to connect with followers and modernize religious administration. Buddhist teachings reach TikTok …
- eThekwini warns of R2 500 fine for illegal Diwali fireworks 5 November 2026 4 h 23 min IOL Nivashni Nair|Published 6 minutes ago eThekwini residents who break municipal by-laws governing fireworks use during Diwali face a R2 500 fine, the municipality has warned. In a reminder issued ahead of the Hindu festival, eThekwini Municipality …
- Mr President, swing the axe on cults now 5 November 2026 4 h 01 min Star A presidential task force on religious organisations, formed in the tragic aftermath of the horrific Shakahola massacre, made drastic proposals that would have stopped doomsday cults by now. The Rev Mutava Musyimi-chaired task force, tasked with reviewing …
- The purpose of history is not to construct statements for contemporary political use: Prof. Romila Thapar 5 November 2026 4 h 01 min The Hindu Edited excerpts from a speech delivered by Professor Romila Thapar on ‘Historiography and Early Indian History’, during the second Sitaram Yechury Memorial Lecture I would like to thank the Sitaram Yechury Foundation for the invitation to deliver a …
- PH Melaka hits back at Hadi over ‘Dajjal’ remark on CSA 5 November 2026 3 h 49 min The Sun Daily PETALING JAYA: Pakatan Harapan (PH) Melaka has criticised PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang over his comparison of the Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) to the “Dajjal”, urging the party to stop using religious labels in political discourse. PH …
- Land, Revenue, and Authority: The Making of Bengal's Zamindari System 5 November 2026 3 h 46 min South Asia Journal The history of Bengal's zamindari and talukdari systems is neither a purely Mughal creation nor a purely British invention. Rather, it is the story of a long institutional evolution spanning more than a thousand years. What began as a decentralized …
- 20 Years on the Throne: Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar and the Quiet Power of a Modern Monarch 5 November 2026 3 h 43 min This Day At 70, Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar marks 20 years on the throne of Sokoto, having transitioned from a distinguished military career to become one of Nigeria’s most influential traditional and religious leaders. Since his emergence in November 2006, he …
- Dunamis Pastor Hails Anambra State Govt Over Pilgrimage Initiative 5 November 2026 3 h 33 min The Nigerian Voice Pastor Mamfe Ugese of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, The Glory Sanctuary, Awka, has commended Anambra State Government for bringing Christian pilgrimage administration closer to the people, describing the initiative as important opportunity for …
- Sri Lankan delegation explores Gandhara civilisation 5 November 2026 3 h 27 min The Express Tribune TAXILA: A high-level delegation from Sri Lanka visited the Taxila Museum to explore Buddhist heritage. Deputy Director SRO Taxila Muhammad Asim Dogar and Assistant Curator of the Taxila Museum Nauman Akhtar welcomed the visitors and briefed them on the …
- Hindu community celebrates Diwali festival in RY Khan 5 November 2026 2 h 54 min The Nation RAHIM YAR KHAN - The central official ceremony of the Hindu community’s religious festival Diwali was held in Rahim Yar Khan with great enthusiasm and traditional religious and cultural colours. Provincial Minister for Human Rights and Minority Affairs …
- US Opinion Article Warns of Rising Islamophobia, Anti-Muslim Rhetoric in Political and Electoral Discourse 5 November 2026 2 h 33 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/US Opinion Article Warns of Rising Islamophobia, Anti-Muslim Rhetoric in Political and Electoral Discourse Islam World November 4, 2026 0 0 1 minute read US Opinion Article Warns of Rising Islamophobia, Anti-Muslim …
- Prosecutor Arrigo Strikes Back: Old Russian Slanders and New Fantasies About Konstantin Rudnev 5 November 2026 1 h 35 min Bitter Winter by Massimo Introvigne Elena Makarova, the alleged “victim” in the Rudnev case. Faced with dozens of critical articles by scholars, legal experts, and human rights activists from different countries and continents, Prosecutor Fernando Arrigo and his team in …
- El fiscal Arrigo contraataca: viejas calumnias rusas y nuevas fantasías sobre Konstantin Rudnev 5 November 2026 1 h 35 min Bitter Winter por Massimo Introvigne Elena Makarova, la presunta “víctima” en el caso Rudnev. Ante decenas de artículos críticos de académicos, juristas y activistas de derechos humanos de distintos países y continentes, el fiscal Fernando Arrigo y su equipo en …
- Ukraine’s secret basements: a UOC priest today, anyone tomorrow 5 November 2026 1 h 24 min Union of Orthodox Journalists A secret detention site near Kyiv, masked enforcers, and silence from Ukraine’s “state-building” Churches: Borshchahivka has shown the country what UOC believers have been witnessing for two years. On November 2, an incident just outside Kyiv became the …
- Ex-UOC cleric who defected to OCU ends up in Ethiopian Church 5 November 2026 1 h 24 min Union of Orthodox Journalists Yesterday 22:17 84 Author: News Religious scholar Nikolai Mitrokhin said on Facebook that former UOC priest Volodymyr Mahlena, who joined the OCU, is now in Novi Sad, Serbia, where he has become a cleric of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. According to …
- Libya Religious Body Bans Buying, Selling and Wearing Nike 5 November 2026 1 h 03 min Seoul Economic Daily Photo for illustrative purposes. Yonhap NewsNike has become the target of an unexpected ban in Libya, where the country's top Islamic religious authority has prohibited the purchase, sale and wearing of products bearing the brand's logo. Does the …
- 2027: How Nigerian Politicians’ Scramble For Votes Is Turning Religious Centres Into Campaign Grounds 5 November 2026 0 h 32 min The Will Presidential aspirants and political parties are intensifying visits to churches, mosques and influential religious leaders in a growing contest for religious endorsements and congregational support ahead of the 2027 general elections. President Bola …
- ‘Slap in the face to me as a Muslim’: Human rights activist calls on Stokes to resign following Tuesday outburst 5 November 2026 0 h 22 min WLBT - Mississippi JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A human rights activist and member of Jackson’s Muslim community is calling on a Jackson city councilman to resign a day after he hurled a derogatory religious remark at her and her fellow protesters. On Tuesday, Ward 3 Councilman …
- Hamza calls for preservation of Pakistan’s cultural heritage 5 November 2026 0 h 06 min Daily Times Former Punjab chief minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Hamza Shahbaz Sharif has underscored the importance of preserving Pakistan’s shared historical and cultural heritage, promoting religious harmony and projecting the …
- Karnataka Congress Govt faces heat over religion-based Army Training Scheme: Why are Hindu students excluded? 4 November 2026 23 h 39 min Organiser Weekly BENGALURU: The Karnataka government’s decision to invite tenders to provide 60 days of Army training exclusively to students from minority communities has raised questions about whether opportunities related to national defence, patriotism, and military …
- The Organ Controversy That Forever Divided American Jewry 4 November 2026 23 h 36 min The Jewish Press Kahal Kodesh Beth Elokim (KKBE) occupies a unique place in American Jewish history. Few congregations can credibly claim to have altered the religious trajectory of an entire faith community in a nation, but the events that unfolded within this Charleston …
- Justices appear inclined to allow Colorado schools to discriminate 4 November 2026 22 h 56 min Baptist News Global The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Nov. 3 in a Colorado case that could fundamentally alter the balance between nondiscrimination and religious freedom laws. And all indications were that the court’s conservative majority is inclined to allow …
- Turkey distances itself from Muslim Brotherhood but strengthens Hamas ties, Austrian study finds 4 November 2026 22 h 51 min The Jerusalem Post Ankara has abandoned much of its former Islamist alliance while maintaining support for Hamas and expanding its influence in Europe, a new study published by Austria's Documentation Center for Political Islam has found.The 94-page report, titled …