Religion in the Daily News
- Three Hindu youths drown in Matiari canal 5 September 2026 20 h 27 min Dunya News Summary Three Hindu youths drown in a Matiari canal while performing religious rituals, as local residents continue searching without rescue teams’ arrival. MATIARI (Dunya News) - Three Hindu youths drowned in a canal in an area of interior Sindh while …
- VATICAN - Course for new Bishops: Bishop García Macías: Inculturation can become one of the most beautiful forms of Evangelization, “when it enables a people to recognize that Christ is no stranger to them” 5 September 2026 20 h 04 min Fides foto. Vicariato apostolico di Méndez Vatican City (Fides News Agency) – As part of the formation course for new Bishops organized by the Dicastery for Evangelization (Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches), this year dedicated to …
- Actual Data and Actual Crusades 5 September 2026 19 h 58 min Patheos Fisher Towers and the La Sal Mountains, near Moab (Wikimedia Commons public domain image) Several years ago, I read John L. Esposito and Dalia Mogahed, Who Speaks for Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think (New York: Gallup Press, 2007). Sadly, …
- Those who demolish can never be Sanatani: Akhilesh on mosque razing 5 September 2026 19 h 49 min Asianet Newsable SP leaders Akhilesh Yadav and Afzal Ansari slammed the UP govt for the demolition of a mosque in Saharanpur. Yadav said those who demolish religious places can't be 'Sanatani', while Ansari called it a diversion tactic ahead of elections. …
- Snake in Dream Meaning in Hinduism: Is It Connected to Lord Shiva? 5 September 2026 19 h 10 min Voice of Sikkim Snake in Dream Meaning in Hinduism is often associated with spiritual transformation, Lord Shiva, Nagas, Kundalini energy and deeply rooted religious symbolism. However, the meaning can change depending on whether the snake is calm, attacking, chasing, …
- Agbogbloshie waste heap must go – Mahama Ayariga declares 5 September 2026 18 h 42 min Ghana News Agency By Edward Dankwah Accra, Sept. 05, GNA – Mr Mahama Ayariga, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has vowed to lead a major operation to completely evacuate the massive heap of waste at Agbogbloshie. He described the …
- After Swatantra Bhardwaj's arrest, complaint against Nishu Aazad, father over ‘insult’ to Hindu gods on social media 5 September 2026 18 h 35 min Hindustan Times After the arrest of viral influencer Hindutva Swatantra Bhardwaj, a complaint has now been filed against student protester Nishu Azaad and her father Sanjay Azaad at the Cyber Police Station in Delhi for allegedly insulting Hindu gods on their respective …
- Wendell Berry: A life spent supporting rural farmers 5 September 2026 16 h 53 min Henry County Local - Kentucky Wendell Berry, who fostered international movements for local food and sustainable agriculture from his Henry County farm, died peacefully there on Monday, Aug. 31, at the age of 92. Berry was a poet, novelist and essayist, but preferred to be called …
- Tamil Nadu: State Information Commission orders HR&CE to publicly disclose temple properties, assets 5 September 2026 16 h 30 min Organiser Weekly The Tamil Nadu State Information Commission (TNSIC) has directed the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment (HR&CE) department to proactively disclose details of movable and immovable properties of all temples under its administration and prominently …
- SC lawyer files complaint against activist for posts on Hindu deities 5 September 2026 16 h 16 min Asianet Newsable Supreme Court lawyer Amita Sachdeva filed a complaint against student activist Nishu Azad and her father, Sanjay Azad, over posts on X allegedly insulting Hindu deities. Sachdeva seeks an FIR under the BNS and IT Act for outraging religious feelings. …
- HC quashes chargesheet against Hindu Munnani functionary 5 September 2026 16 h 11 min The Hindu Quashing a case registered against a Hindu Munnani functionary who posted a video on X, wherein a foreign Pastor was dancing with a woman, with a caption that it showed the original state of foreign religious culture and calling upon Hindus to think it …
- Woman Missing in Flood Cremated Religiously 5 September 2026 15 h 53 min Ratopati Salyan. The religious rites of Pramila Budhathoki (Basnet), a resident of Bagchaur Municipality-8, Gairagaun, Salyan, who went missing in the flood in Bhote Koshi, Rasuwa, were performed today according to religious rites. As her physical body was not …
- This Middle Tennessee city wants to change how close vape shops can be to schools and churches 5 September 2026 15 h 24 min WSMV 4 - Tennessee What This Story Is About An ordinance banning smoke and vape shops from existing near schools, churches and parks has passed first reading in Clarksville. Why It Matters The rules would impact new smoke and vape shops that want to open after Oct. 1. What …
- The Medina ‘Constitution’ and the Myth of Islam’s Democratic Origins 5 September 2026 14 h 41 min The European Conservative Not too long ago I engaged in a discussion with a Muslim individual who asserted our American democracy can be found in some elements of the document commonly known as The Constitution of Medina, or Ṣaḥīfat al-Madīna, which occupies an important place in …
- VHP sets guidelines to bar Muslims from Maharashtra garba events 5 September 2026 14 h 22 min Telengana Today Mumbai: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has decided to bar Muslims from taking part in ‘garba’ and ‘dandiya’ events during next month’s Navratri festival across Maharashtra and has also set “guidelines” for organisers to verify the Hindu identity of …
- UP: 'Illegal' mosque inside Saharanpur collectorate complex razed amid heavy police deployment 5 September 2026 14 h 04 min The Economic Times Saharanpur (UP): An illegally-constructed mosque located within the premises of the district collectorate office here was demolished early Saturday amid heavy police deployment, with opposition parties accusing the government of "politics of hate…
- Falana Urges Religious Bodies to Defend Democracy Ahead of 2027 Elections 5 September 2026 13 h 36 min Nigerian Eye Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on religious institutions in Nigeria to play an active role in safeguarding democracy as the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the 25th Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture held at the …
- Those Who Disrespect Other Religions Can Never Be True Sanatanis: Akhilesh Yadav On Saharanpur Mosque Demolition 5 September 2026 13 h 31 min Ommcom News Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday criticised the demolition of an illegal mosque in Saharanpur and said those who do not respect other religions cannot be considered true Sanatanis. This comes as the administration demolished the …
- ‘Our English heritage is in peril’: The parish churches facing extinction 5 September 2026 13 h 16 min Yahoo News Should you pass through the village of Marksbury, perched at the junction of the A368 and the A39 between Bath and Bristol, it is unlikely you'd stop to look round the church of St Peter. Hanging back from the traffic, and surrounded by a modest …
- Ganesh festival brings Hindu-Muslim partnerships to Hyderabad mandapams 5 September 2026 13 h 07 min Telengana Today As Hyderabad prepares for the 11-day Ganesh festival, Muslim craftsmen, decorators, suppliers, drivers and sweet makers are working with Hindu organisers across the city. Their long-standing partnerships, built around everyday festival services, highlight …
- VHP bars Muslims from Navratri garba in Maharashtra, calls for Aadhaar checks and tilak 5 September 2026 12 h 55 min Madhyamam The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has moved to exclude Muslims from garba and dandiya programmes during Navratri across Maharashtra, directing event organisers to enforce identity checks and mark attendees with a tilak to confirm they are Hindu. Shriraj Nair …
- Religious school, clothing collections and more at Quaker Valley area churches 5 September 2026 12 h 53 min Sewickley Herald - Pennsylvania Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. 412-266-5238. …
- 2027: Don’t sit on the fence – Falana urges religious bodies to save Nigeria’s democracy 5 September 2026 12 h 52 min Daily Post Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has challenged religious bodies not to sit on the fence but to get up and save Nigeria’s democracy as the nation prepares for the the 2027 general elections. Falana gave the charge at the 25th Mike Okonkwo Annual …
- SP leader booked for offering namaz on Moradabad Circuit House road; ‘disgrace’, says Pawan Khera 5 September 2026 12 h 30 min Hindustan Times A controversy has erupted in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh after a video showing Samajwadi Party (SP) district vice-president Haji Mohammad Usman, uncle of Bilari MLA Mohammad Faheem Irfan, offering prayers at the government-run Circuit House surfaced on social …
- Police complaint flied against Nishu Azad in Delhi for insulting Hindu deities 5 September 2026 12 h 13 min India TV News New Delhi: Supreme Court lawyer Amita Sachdeva has lodged a complaint with the Delhi Police against Nishu Azad for insulting Hindu deities. The complainant claims she had previously given an opportunity to remove the objectionable posts concerning Lord …
- India Debates Hindu-Muslim Unity as Owaisi Questions RSS Positions 5 September 2026 11 h 55 min Shia Waves India Debates Hindu-Muslim Unity as Owaisi Questions RSS Positions —————————————— A political debate has emerged in India over Hindu-Muslim unity following remarks by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat regarding relations between Hindus …
- VHP Bars Muslims From Garba, Dandiya Events Across Maharashtra 5 September 2026 11 h 25 min Deccan Chronicle Mumbai: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has decided to bar Muslims from taking part in 'garba' and 'dandiya' events during next month's Navratri festival across Maharashtra, and also set "guidelines" for the organisers to …
- Love jihad ke khilaaf…: Ghaziabad Hindutva leader’s open threat 5 September 2026 10 h 54 min The Siasat Daily Uttar Pradesh: “Haanji jihadiyon, abbu aa gaye (Jihadis, your daddy has arrived),” far-right leader Sonu Sharma said. He is a member of the Hindu Raksha Dal, headed by Pinky Bhaiya. He called for violent attacks on Muslim men allegedly engaged in “love …
- Only Hindus allowed in garba: Maharashtra VHP sets rules 5 September 2026 10 h 54 min The Siasat Daily Mumbai: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has decided to bar Muslims from taking part in ‘garba’ and ‘dandiya’ events during next month’s Navratri festival across Maharashtra, and also set “guidelines” for the organisers to verify the Hindu identity of …
- Half of young Germans believe in hell, survey finds 5 September 2026 10 h 37 min Premier Christianity News Nearly half of young Germans say they believe in the existence of hell, according to a new survey that shows younger generations hold stronger Christian beliefs than their elders. The study, for Christian news agency IDEA also found that members of …
- VHP bars Muslims from garba, dandiya events in Maharashtra; issues Aadhaar, tilak guidelines 5 September 2026 10 h 34 min The Times of India VHP has decided to bar Muslims from Navratri garba and dandiya events (Representative image) MUMBAI: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has said Muslims will not be allowed to participate in garba and dandiya events across Maharashtra during next month’s …
- Outrage after 150-year-old Saharanpur mosque demolished at 5 am; Opposition calls it attack on Constitution, religious freedom 5 September 2026 10 h 25 min Maktoob Media A mosque located inside the Saharanpur Collectorate campus in Uttar Pradesh was demolished at around 5 am on Saturday, September 5, amid heavy police deployment, days after a district court upheld the administration’s decision declaring the structure an “ …
- VHP bars participation of Muslims in garba, dandiya events in Maharashtra; sets rules for organisers 5 September 2026 9 h 22 min The Economic Times Mumbai: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has decided to bar Muslims from taking part in 'garba' and 'dandiya' events during next month's Navratri festival across Maharashtra, and also set "guidelines" for the organisers to …
- Christian Attacks: West Bengal Churches Halt Home Prayers After Mob Violence 5 September 2026 9 h 10 min Asianet Newsable Christian organisations in Bengal have decided to temporarily stop holding prayer meetings in homes. This comes after a string of attacks, with some alleging that Sangh Parivar outfits are behind the violence. The state government says the conflict is over …
- Those who demolish religious places can't be Sanatani: Akhilesh Yadav 5 September 2026 9 h 10 min Asianet Newsable Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the government over the demolition of a mosque in Saharanpur, saying that those who demolish religious places and disrespect other faiths 'can never be Sanatani' and accused the BJP of creating …
- People of the Book | On the treatment of ancient, religious texts 5 September 2026 9 h 08 min The Hindu A collage of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Islamic scholar Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar. Source: PTI, Special Arrangement Two ongoing debates point to the double standards that Indian progressives confront. The central question relates to how an old …
- Nigerian churches drive rising cross-border payments across Africa, PAPSS says 5 September 2026 8 h 47 min Nairametrics Nigeria’s churches are playing an increasingly significant role in driving cross-border transactions across Africa, according to the Chief Executive Officer of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), Mike Ogbalu. Speaking on Friday at a …
- Area residents pack churches, pray 5 September 2026 8 h 05 min Fredericksburg Free Lance Star - Virginia Pastor Dale Donadio stressed the urgency of telling others about Jesus Christ. The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fredericksburg observed a moment of silence for those who perished in the attacks and their loved ones. The tragic events were the main …
- Aamir Khan’s brother Faissal Khan lauded for Janmashtami wishes despite being Muslim, says ‘respect for all religions’ 5 September 2026 5 h 04 min The Hans India Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan’s brother and actor Faissal Khan won appreciation online after he shared a heartfelt Janmashtami wish. Celebrating Lord Krishna’s birth and emphasising the importance of respecting every religion, he shared a video on …
- Janmashtami celebrated with religious fervour in Srinagar 5 September 2026 5 h 03 min Greater Kashmir Janmashtami, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, was celebrated with religious fervour and festive enthusiasm across Kashmir on Friday, with temples wearing a colourful look and devotees participating in prayers, bhajans and processions. The …