Religion in the Daily News
- Why the Houthis could pose a greater threat than Al-Qaeda and Daesh 19 October 2026 7 h 29 min Arab News Japan CAIRO: The Houthis, Al-Qaeda and Daesh come from sharply different religious traditions. The Yemeni militia is rooted in a hard-line interpretation of Zaydi Shiism, while Al-Qaeda and Daesh emerged from extremist movements. Their doctrinal disagreements …
- Speeding truck kills 15 devotees at Hindu festival in India 19 October 2026 7 h 04 min Yahoo News - United Kingdom Fifteen people, several of them teenagers, died when a speeding truck ploughed into a gathering for a Hindu festival in central India on Sunday. The vehicle ran over devotees gathered for the Navratri festival outside the Sheetla Mata temple in Madhya …
- House Speaker Mike Johnson’s wife ministers to Hill staffers, but nonprofit funding is a mystery 19 October 2026 7 h 03 min Texarkana Gazette - Arkansas After House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) ascended to one of the most powerful offices in Washington three years ago, his wife, a faith-based counselor, turned her focus to the nation's capital. Kelly Johnson reoriented a religious nonprofit she …
- Tamil Nadu BJP chief highlights religious discrimination in two schools, demands action 19 October 2026 6 h 56 min The Statesman (India) Demanding criminal action against the heads of two schools in Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari districts, Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran has claimed that students were subjected to religious discrimination for observing Hindu customs. In a social …
- Deepavali vs Diwali Sparks New Political Row in Malaysia 19 October 2026 6 h 48 min The Diplomat In India, religious sentiment has become such a fragile commodity that it can be hurt by almost anything: a joke, a film song, a movie title, or even a slogan printed on a T-shirt. Far from India, a slight change in spelling and pronunciation has sparked …
- Maha Ashtami: Prayers offered at temples, pandals across India 19 October 2026 6 h 44 min Awaz The Voice New Delhi Devotees gathered at temples and Durga Puja pandals across the country on early Monday morning to offer prayers to Goddess Durga on the occasion of Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami, with celebrations in Guwahati and Cuttack reflecting the festival’s …
- Anti-Christian harassment continues to rise in Jerusalem 19 October 2026 6 h 43 min Christian Today (Photo: Getty/iStock) Anti-Christian hate incidents in Israel have increased in the third quarter of this year, with many centred around an individual street in Jerusalem, says a research group. According to the latest report from The Religious …
- PM calls for unity beyond religious identity to build country 19 October 2026 5 h 59 min Views Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called for people of all faiths to work together in nation building, putting aside religious identities following the spirit of unity demonstrated during the Liberation War, the movement to restore democracy and the 2024 …
- Sick Hindu’s Prayer Request Lands Two Christians In Indian Jail 19 October 2026 5 h 48 min Eurasia Review Key Takeaways: On October 5, police in Uttar Pradesh detained two Christian men after a Hindu resident, Ravi Prajapati, invited them to pray at his home for his kidney illness; they face charges under the state’s 2021 anti-conversion law. Christian leaders …
- Durban port delays threaten Diwali supplies for Hindu retailers 19 October 2026 5 h 22 min IOL Neesha Maharaj|Published 1 minute ago Delays at Durban’s port have left some prayer-goods retailers waiting for imported décor, spices, snacks and clay lamps ahead of Diwali, raising concerns about shortages and higher prices. For the past two months …
- Truck kills 13 at Indian religious festival 19 October 2026 4 h 51 min The Express Tribune . NEW DELHI: A speeding truck in India killed 13 people when it ploughed into a crowd at a Hindu festival, officials said on Sunday, with President Droupadi Murmu describing the deaths as "heartbreaking". The heavily loaded truck reportedly lost …
- At least 19 dead in crowd crush tragedy at Hindu festival in India 19 October 2026 4 h 15 min Asia Today 0 Citizens gather outside as police set up barricades at the entrance to the Durga Puja Hindu festival venue after a crowd crush occurred in Kolkata, India, on the 17th (local time). / AP, Yonhap A crowd crush occurred at a Hindu festival held in the …
- Arizona man accused of plotting mass casualty attack on religious site with 'cookbook' tied to OKC bombing 19 October 2026 3 h 51 min Fox News An 18-year-old Minnesota man is accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on the Mall of America after reportedly being monitored by the FBI for two years, as counterterrorism expert Ryan Mauro warns that so-called lone wolves may be connected to broader …
- Youth urged to learn meaning behind Hindu traditions, not just celebrate them 19 October 2026 3 h 09 min Fiji Sun The future of Sanatan Dharma in Fiji depends on young people understanding the meaning behind religious traditions rather than simply participating in celebrations, according to Assistant National Secretary of the Shree Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha of …
- President Oaks calls for peacemaking at G20 Interfaith Forum in Salt Lake City 19 October 2026 2 h 09 min Rexburg Standard Journal - Idaho President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints welcomed religious leaders from around the world to Salt Lake City on Thursday, praising efforts to build peace and understanding while respecting differences in belief. “People of …
- Sharad Navratri Day 9, 2026: What Maa Siddhidatri teaches about self-belief and personal growth 19 October 2026 2 h 01 min Hindustan Times Sharad Navratri reaches its final day on October 19, 2026, with devotees worshipping Maa Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga. In Hindu tradition, devotees associate her with spiritual attainments, wisdom and the fulfilment of aspirations. But her …
- Making Mecca Agreement and Abraham Accords compatible 19 October 2026 1 h 25 min The Korea Times Ma Young-samThe Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, signed on Aug. 7 by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, signals a potential shift in the Middle East’s security order. Saudi Arabia is home to Islam’s two holiest sites — Mecca and Medina — and is a global oil …
- A Fire in the Night: The Dalai Lama’s Representative in South Africa Targeted Again 19 October 2026 1 h 12 min Bitter Winter by Massimo Introvigne The residence under attack. Source: Phayul. There are nights when violence speaks more clearly than any communiqué. Late on October 14, 2026, in the quiet suburb of Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, not far from Pretoria, flames rose from …
- AROPL in the UK, Impressions from the Field: 1. A War Against a Religion? 19 October 2026 1 h 12 min Bitter Winter by Marco Respinti Article 1 of 2 Abdullah Hashem and his mentor, Ahmed al-Hassan, in a fresco at the AROPL headquarters in Crewe. I visited the headquarters of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL) in Crewe, about an hour’s drive south of …
- Spanish police solve church theft mystery, recovering rare works of art and religious statues 19 October 2026 1 h 06 min Voice Of Emirates Madrid, Spain – Spanish police have recovered three paintings and several religious statues that were stolen from churches. This operation aimed to recover artifacts of historical and artistic value, as well as to protect religious and cultural heritage …
- When Does Religious Belief Become Hate Speech in California? 19 October 2026 0 h 38 min PJ Media - Virginia California’s next workplace lesson comes with an uncomfortable question: When does a religious belief become “hate speech”? Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1803 on September 27. Beginning Jan. 1, 2028, employers covered by California’s harassment- …
- Morocco And Israel: The Multi-Tiered Relationship From History To The Abraham Accords – Analysis 19 October 2026 0 h 11 min Eurasia Review Key Takeaways: The essay argues that Morocco–Israel relations form a six-tier structure—history, conviviality, religious complicity, sincerity, mutual interest, and the Abraham Accords—whose lower layers of long-term Jewish presence and shared life give …
- A Conversation with Tara 18 October 2026 23 h 14 min Tibetan Review Saurabh Chauhan* dwells on a collection of conversational poems on the highly popular Tibetan Buddhist deity Tara by Soumya Sambasivan, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who serves as Deputy Inspector General of Police for the Northern Range in …
- JUI-F defends Fazlur Rehman, rejects ‘fake assemblies’ 18 October 2026 23 h 07 min The Nation ISLAMABAD - Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazal) yesterday strongly defended party chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, urging his critics to examine his actual statements rather than react to his remarks, as the party’s central Shura met in Islamabad to deliberate on …
- Stampede at Hindu festival in Kolkata kills at least 19 18 October 2026 22 h 44 min Morning Star A STAMPEDE during a major Hindu festival in the Indian city of Kolkata has left at least 19 people dead, officials said today. The crush happened in the West Bengal state capital when a crowd near a pavilion ran for cover as it began raining during Durga …
- Death toll from stampede at Indian festival rises to 19 18 October 2026 22 h 27 min Qatar Tribune dpa New Delhi The death toll from a stampede at a Hindu festival in the Indian city of Kolkata has risen to 19, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Sunday. Adhikari also told journalists in Kolkata that 25 people who were injured in the …
- Queers for Palestine: The woke left's unholy alliance with Islamism 18 October 2026 21 h 09 min The Blaze In our essay last month, we proposed that presumed incoming Alabama governor Tommy Tuberville (R) pursue an aggressive and innovative political strategy to stem the growth of Islam in his state. His challenge, however, is no longer confined to the spread …
- ‘Churches must be consulted on proposed Christian marriage laws in Pakistan’s Punjab, Sindh’ 18 October 2026 20 h 37 min Mangalorean ‘Churches must be consulted on proposed Christian marriage laws in Pakistan’s Punjab, Sindh’ Islamabad: Lawmakers in Pakistan’s Punjab and Sindh provinces must hold genuine consultations with churches before finalising proposed Christian marriage and …
- At Least 19 Dead, Including 7-Year-Old Girl, After Sudden Downpour Triggers Stampede at Religious Festival 18 October 2026 19 h 47 min Yahoo News NEED TO KNOW At least 19 people died in a stampede at a Hindu festival in India The crowd rushed toward a pavilion for shelter during Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata A 7-year-old girl was among those killed, and 25 people were hospitalized At least 19 …
- Pakistan seals 200-year-old Hindu temple after bid to demolish it for plaza 18 October 2026 19 h 34 min The Economic Times Peshawar: Authorities in Pakistan have sealed a nearly 200-year-old Hindu temple following protests by members of the Hindu community and civil society activists after an attempt was made to demolish the historic structure to make way for a commercial …
- A Historic Manor in Lhuentse Finds New Life as Jigme Namgyal Museum 18 October 2026 18 h 47 min Daily Bhutan The Jigme Namgyal Museum in Lhuentse preserves sacred spaces, historic artefacts and the legacy of Desi Jigme Namgyal in an restored 18th-century manor. Eastern Bhutan is home to some of the country’s most important religious and historical sites. In …
- Pakistan seals 200-year-old Hindu temple after demolition protests 18 October 2026 16 h 49 min India Today Authorities in Pakistan have sealed a nearly 200-year-old Hindu temple after members of the Hindu community and civil society activists protested against an attempt to demolish the historic structure for a commercial plaza, news agency Press Trust of India …
- Stampede at Hindu Festival in India Claims Nineteen Lives 18 October 2026 16 h 33 min MENAFN (MENAFN) The number of people killed in a stampede at a religious celebration in northern Kolkata, in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal, climbed to 19 on Saturday, according to officials. The deadly incident occurred at a Durga Puja pandal, a …
- HinduVote 2026 Launches American Hindu Agenda to Mobilize a Decisive Civic Voice on Safety, Representation, and Religious Freedom 18 October 2026 16 h 15 min News India Times HinduVote, an initiative of HinduPACT, today announced the launch of the American Hindu Agenda 2026 and the HinduVote 2026 platform at elections2026.hinduvote.org, marking the fourth edition of its biennial civic engagement campaign following 2020, 2022 …
- 'Churches must be consulted on proposed Christian marriage laws in Pakistan's Punjab, Sindh' 18 October 2026 15 h 39 min The Hans India Islamabad: Lawmakers in Pakistan’s Punjab and Sindh provinces must hold genuine consultations with churches before finalising proposed Christian marriage and family laws, as the reforms risk redefining Christian teachings on marriage and divorce, a report …
- Speaker greets Hindu community on Durga Puja 18 October 2026 14 h 29 min Bangladesh Today Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad today extended his greetings to the Hindu community in the country marking the Sharadiya Durga Puja, one of their main religious festivals in Bangladesh. “The occasion created an atmosphere of massive festivity and …
- Ash Gourd In Durga Puja: Know Its Religious And Cultural Significance 18 October 2026 14 h 13 min Free Press Journal Durga Puja is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, celebrated with devotion, elaborate rituals and cultural programmes across India. This year, Durga Puja will conclude on October 21. While the festival is widely associated with the worship of …
- Digitizing Buddhist heritage raises concerns over 'virtual practice' 18 October 2026 13 h 24 min VietNamNet A national scientific conference titled Vietnamese Buddhist Culture in the Digital Era: Current Practices and Development Directions was held at Tam Chuc Pagoda in Ninh Binh province on the afternoon of October 17. The national scientific conference titled …
- Pakistan Seals 200-Year-Old Hindu Temple After Demolition Attempt 18 October 2026 13 h 15 min Deccan Chronicle Pakistan Seals 200-Year-Old Hindu Temple After Demolition Attempt Peshawar: Authorities in Pakistan have sealed a nearly 200-year-old Hindu temple following protests by members of the Hindu community and civil society activists after an attempt was made to …
- Did You Miss It? What A North Texas Pastor Said About Islam, ‘TalaFREAKO’ And 16 Aliens Charged Over Illegal Voting 18 October 2026 13 h 00 min WBAP - Texas Traffic moves along a major freeway near downtown Dallas | Image by Cavan-Images/ShutterstockLast week’s Did You Miss It? tracked a North Texas church story, Dallas public safety and the Fort Hood execution. This week, the Justice Department charged 16 …