Religion in the Daily News
- From Two-Nation Theory to Ghazwa-e-Hind: Pakistan’s Weaponisation Of Religion 10 August 2026 11 h 06 min StratNews Global Reflecting Pakistan’s growing desperation and its perception that events are increasingly slipping out of its hands, Pakistan’s Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, recently issued a …
- ATTRITION: The Scourge of Islam 10 August 2026 10 h 47 min Strategy Page August 10, 2026: Why are most terrorism deaths the result of Islamic radicalism? Worse, why is that form of terrorism most common in the Middle East among the Arabs, especially those from the Arabian Peninsula where Islam first appeared 1,500 years ago? …
- The “Christianization” of Texas Public Schools 10 August 2026 10 h 17 min Houston Press - Texas Emily Roth’s daughter came home from kindergarten last year and told her younger sibling about heaven. It wasn’t something she’d learned from her parents, who are raising her in a non-religious home. Roth couldn’t help but wonder if it was the Ten …
- Report finds social media ‘amplifying anti-Muslim hatred’ in Ireland after Dublin mosque fire went viral 10 August 2026 10 h 14 min Muslim Network TV By MNTV Staff Writer When a Facebook account posted a video of firefighters at the scene of an alleged arson attack on a Dublin mosque, it did not simply document an incident. It opened a floodgate. The clip was watched more than 1.9 million times, drew …
- Europe’s first Islamic theology faculty opens in Germany, aiming to model an ‘Islam of love’ against a rising far right 10 August 2026 10 h 14 min Muslim Network TV MÜNSTER, Germany (MNTV) — Europe’s first full Faculty of Islamic Theology at a state university has been established in Germany, placing the academic study of Islam on the same institutional footing as Christianity for the first time on the continent and …
- Hindu organisations protest over conversion at Holy Convent School in Sagar (MP) 10 August 2026 9 h 41 min Sanatan Prabhat Hindus protesting on Bina Road in Khurai town against conversion of Hindus Sagar (Madhya Pradesh) – Hindu organisations protested outside a convent school on suspicion of an attempt at religious conversion. Hindu organisations raised slogans outside the …
- Christian Persecution is Exploding: New Report Reveals the World's Worst Hotspots 10 August 2026 9 h 37 min CBN News A persecution watchdog is sounding the alarm about the worsening situation for Christians unfolding around the globe. Shawn Wright, president of International Christian Concern (ICC), told CBN News that his organization’s 2026 Global Persecution Index …
- Protected by past governments, century-old Buddhist monastery in Anwar's Tambun constituency faces eviction over quarry works 10 August 2026 9 h 24 min MalaysiaNow A historic Buddhist monastery in the mountain caves of Chemor, Perak, which attracts thousands of devotees every year, is now at risk of being wiped out following the Perak state government’s decision to grant a 30-year lease to a private company to carry …
- Kwatra says FCRA amendments boost transparency, not control of churches 10 August 2026 9 h 02 min India Today India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra has defended the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, saying they are aimed at increasing transparency and ensuring that organisations receive foreign money through a laid- …
- Three Photographers Reveal the Sacred Art Of Tzoumerka Churches 10 August 2026 8 h 48 min Greek City Times Three amateur photographers from Tzoumerka in northern Greece are bringing the region’s rich religious heritage into focus through two photography exhibitions in Kalentzi and Chouliarades. Born and raised among the region’s stone villages, mountains, …
- Shravani Somvaar: Rajasthan Tourism Shares Glimpse Of World's Tallest Lord Shiva Sitting Statue In Nathdwara, Urges Tourists To Pause And Seek Blessings During Sawan 10 August 2026 8 h 45 min Free Press Journal Shravan also known as Sawan is one of the most observed and sacred Hindu observance which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The sacred month which has already begin in northern parts of India, starting from June 29, 2026, is being celebrated …
- Govt to provide allowances to 87,309 religious sites 10 August 2026 8 h 35 min Bangladesh Post A total of 87,309 religious institutions will come under the government's state allowance scheme in the 2026-27 financial year, benefiting more than 256,000 religious leaders and workers. The institutions include 82,656 mosques, 3,000 temples, 752 …
- French court backs mosque closure near Paris. ‘Can imams still quote the Quran?’ 10 August 2026 8 h 34 min The Print New Delhi: A French regional court has upheld the closure of a mosque in Aulnay-sous-Bois near Paris for six months. The authorities argue the sermons and religious teachings delivered there were concerning. This, however, is not the first time that France …
- A battered president 10 August 2026 8 h 02 min Renew America By Linda Goudsmit August 10, 2026 Figuratively the term Waterloo means a crushing defeat and is a reference to the Battle of Waterloo, the final battle of the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1825) when Napoleon was decisively and conclusively defeated. An …
- National Chief Imam condemns incitement to violence …calls for responsible religious preaching 10 August 2026 7 h 38 min Ghanaian Times The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has condemned calls by a Muslim preacher for Muslims to unleash violence against persons who denigrate the Prophet of Islam, Prophet Muhammad. He said such utterances were inconsistent with the …
- Sacred Order: Brahmanism and the Making of Hinduism 10 August 2026 7 h 16 min Brewminate The Om (Aum) is an important spiritual symbol in Indian religions. It is often used as a reference to Brahman (the Universal Intellect, the Ultimate Reality). / Photo by Duncan Creamer, Flickr, Creative Commons Rooted in the Vedas and centered on …
- Beneath the Bodhi Tree: The Sacred History of Bodh Gaya 10 August 2026 7 h 16 min Brewminate Bodhi tree with shrine, eastern gateway, Sanchi Stupa no. 1, 2nd–1st century B.C.E. (photo: Biswarup Ganguly, CC BY 3.0) At Bodh Gaya in eastern India, the Bodhi Tree, Diamond Throne, and Mahabodhi Temple preserve the place where Siddhartha Gautama is …
- Thousands rally in Ceuta demanding urgent action as migration crisis... 10 August 2026 7 h 00 min Spain in English Thousands of people gathered in Ceuta on Sunday in a major demonstration calling for an urgent response to the autonomous city’s migration crisis, with organisers urging unity while demanding stronger support from Spain’s central government. The rally, …
- India's US ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra debunks 'myths' on FCRA bill: 'Transparency, clearer rules' 10 August 2026 6 h 43 min Hindustan Times Amid the controversy surrounding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill (FCRA), 2026, India's ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has taken to social media to debunk some 'myths' about the bill. India's …
- 2027 Elections: Kano Emirate Urges Nigerians To Pray, Reject Violence 10 August 2026 6 h 26 min Arise News Religious leaders urge Nigerians to reject intolerance, violence as Qur’anic graduates told to become ambassadors of peace The Kano Emirate and Islamic scholars have called on Nigerians to intensify prayers for a peaceful, credible and successful 2027 …
- FCRA ‘myths’ debunked: Bill aims for transparency, not a foreign funding crackdown, says envoy 10 August 2026 6 h 03 min Mathrubhumi Last Updated: 10 August 2026, 09:57 AM IST Rejecting claims that the amendments were aimed at any particular religious community, Kwatra said the law applied equally to all organisations. Vinay Mohan Kwatra | ANI Washington: India's Ambassador to the …
- From Japan to Bageshwar: Woman Carries Husband's Ashes to Fulfil His Final Wish in Saryu River 10 August 2026 5 h 49 min Asianet Newsable A Japanese woman travelled thousands of kilometres to Bageshwar in Uttarakhand to fulfil the final wish of her late American husband, who wanted his ashes immersed in the sacred Saryu River according to Hindu customs. Miyako, a Japanese national, arrived …
- India’s anti-conversion laws are being abused to persecute Christians in new ways 10 August 2026 5 h 48 min Mission Network News India (MNN) — Anti-conversion laws in India, ironically called “freedom of religion” laws, supercharge Christian persecution. Thirteen states have passed one of these statutes. The current ruling party in India is the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata …
- Tinubu, Sultan Expected At JIBWIS Security Conference 10 August 2026 5 h 41 min Naija News President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to declare open a two-day international conference on security and national unity organised by Jama’atu Izalatil Bidiah wa Iqamatis Sunnah, JIBWIS Nigeria, in partnership with the Muslim World League of Saudi Arabia …
- A promise to all 10 August 2026 5 h 19 min Daily Times How a country treats those who are different from its majority often says more about its character than how it celebrates its majority. That idea sits at the heart of Punjab’s decision to extend what was once a single day of recognition for religious …
- Sawan Monday fasting benefits: Why millions of devotees observe Shravan Somwar vrat 10 August 2026 5 h 01 min News9 Live Sawan Monday fasting benefits and significance explained: Know why devotees observe Shravan Somvar Vrat for Lord Shiva, its religious importance, traditional fasting rules, puja rituals, foods allowed and the beliefs associated with this sacred month. …
- Why does Hindutva have a problem with Bengal’s freedom fighters? 10 August 2026 4 h 47 min Maktoob Media Hindu nationalism has always carried an inconvenient historical burden: at the very moment the freedom struggle demanded defiance, many of its founding figures made their peace with the British Raj. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar filed one mercy petition after …
- QCPD covered 94 religious services 10 August 2026 4 h 16 min Manila Bulletin QCPD personnel provide security at a church along E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue in Quezon City as part of Project Bathala. (Photo courtesy of QCPD) The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) provided security coverage during 94 religious services across Quezon City …
- From political transition to strategic transformation 10 August 2026 3 h 59 min Khabarhub Nepal cannot be transformed unless it is first understood, and it cannot be understood unless it is systematically measured. Effective statecraft begins not with assumptions or political slogans, but with evidence. Without rigorous measurement of changes …
- Royal Barge Procession 2026: rehearsal schedule, viewing spots, and what to expect 10 August 2026 3 h 50 min The Thaiger The Royal Barge Procession 2026 takes place on Friday, November 6, on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The procession forms part of the Royal Kathin Ceremony, during which His Majesty the King presents robes to Buddhist monks. This year’s ceremony marks …
- The What If Scenario: The Tale of Two Elections on the American Jewish Future 10 August 2026 3 h 25 min The Times of Israel The Scenario: The National Religious Right Wins in Israel and America Experiences a Dual Electoral Outcome, Where Mega Republicans and Progressive Democrats Win Its Impact: These dual scenarios would fundamentally disrupt and transform American Jewish life …
- Top Story PAS ulama wing clashes with Madani-linked religious group over Hadi's anti-DAP remarks NGO accuses PAS chief of slander, but party questions the group's motives. 2 h ago ⋅ 37 10 August 2026 3 h 25 min Malaysiakini The PAS ulama wing and a Madani-linked religious group in Kelantan are butting heads over PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang’s recent claim that DAP is leading Pakatan Harapan in promoting a colonial agenda aimed at eliminating Islam and the Malays. At the …
- Grand Majlis-e-Aza, Alam Sharief procession held in Dargund Bemina 10 August 2026 3 h 20 min Greater Kashmir Srinagar, Aug 9: A grand Majlis-e-Aza and Alam Sharief procession was held today, 25th Safar al-Muzaffar, at Dargund Bemina with profound devotion and reverence under the auspices of the Jammu and Kashmir Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian and under the leadership of …
- Australians lose faith in religious coexistence after Bondi terror attack 10 August 2026 3 h 16 min Sky News Australia More than half of Australians have lost confidence that people of all faiths and backgrounds can live safely together in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack. According to research conducted on behalf of the Combat Antisemitism Movement, 52 per cent …
- The CJP made the passage from screen to street: Arvind Rajagopal 10 August 2026 2 h 55 min Frontline - The Hindu Arvind Rajagopal is professor of media studies at New York University, with affiliated faculty appointments in sociology and social and cultural analysis. His books include Politics After Television: Hindu Nationalism and the Reshaping of the Public in …
- Lawnside embraces its past as the South Jersey community celebrates its 100th incorporation anniversary 10 August 2026 2 h 49 min The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania Listen to article • 0:00 min After Lawnside became the first incorporated African American municipality in the Northeast, the South Jersey community became a center for Black culture. It attracted visitors from across the region drawn to its thriving …
- Tinubu Urges Religious Leaders to Denounce Banditry, Terrorism, Bigotry 10 August 2026 2 h 25 min This Day NAF air strike kills ISWAP commander, 8 other extremists in Borno Military donates educational materials to schools Olawale Ajimotokan and Linus Aleke in Abuja President Bola Tinubu yesterday appealed to religious and spiritual leaders across Africa to …
- A Visit to the Seoul Detention Center and the Difficult Path of Religious Liberty in Korea 10 August 2026 2 h 20 min Bitter Winter by Massimo Introvigne The author praying with Shincheonji believers before being admitted inside the Seoul Detention Center. The road to the Seoul Detention Center has a peculiar stillness in a Korean summer afternoon. It is a place where time seems to …
- Ravana: Once a demon, always a demon? 10 August 2026 1 h 52 min Diggit Magazine Ravana is not doomed to remain a demon. Even more, Ravana is nowadays praised by Sinhalese as a great warrior, capable ruler, and scholar with extraordinary knowledge of science. Back to top Introduction Generally speaking, in stories, movies, and plays, …
- Banning Bishop Tamaki’s Guns isn’t enough – why hasn’t he been arrested for inciting violence? 10 August 2026 1 h 22 min The Daily Blog Brian Tamaki says police have revoked his firearms licence Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki says police have revoked his firearms licence. In a post on social media on Saturday, the church leader said authorities had told him he could never hold a gun …