Religion in the Daily News
- Kuwait: Fatimid Mourning Gatherings Continue at Ayatollah Sayyid Ahmed al-Shirazi’s Residence 28 October 2026 15 h 32 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Bahrain/Kuwait: Fatimid Mourning Gatherings Continue at Ayatollah Sayyid Ahmed al-Shirazi’s Residence Bahrain October 28, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Kuwait: Fatimid Mourning Gatherings Continue at Ayatollah Sayyid Ahmed al …
- Pakistan: Thousands Attend Five Days of Fatimiyya Mourning Gatherings in Karachi 28 October 2026 15 h 32 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Pakistan/Pakistan: Thousands Attend Five Days of Fatimiyya Mourning Gatherings in Karachi Pakistan October 28, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Pakistan: Thousands Attend Five Days of Fatimiyya Mourning Gatherings in Karachi — …
- Bangladesh’s Persisting Mob Violence 28 October 2026 15 h 08 min The Diplomat Since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government on August 5, 2024, mob violence has assumed serious proportions in Bangladesh. Incidents range from individuals being beaten to death over allegations of religious blasphemy to attacks driven by personal …
- 2027 election: Tinubu's supporters engage Christian leaders in 2 northeast states 28 October 2026 15 h 02 min Legit News The Directorate of Christian Religious Affairs of the City Boy Movement held meetings with Christian leaders in Yola and Jalingo ahead of 2027 Hon. Belusochukwu Enwere led the delegation, targeting church leaders, women, and youths across Adamawa and …
- Faith leaders unite to support immigrants 28 October 2026 15 h 01 min Southern Cross - California SAN DIEGO — “Our religious traditions may express this truth in different ways, but today people of many faiths stand together to affirm a common conviction … All are sacred.” That’s what Bishop Michael Pham proclaimed moments before he and the leaders of …
- Nitesh Rane urges Hindus to buy Diwali goods only from tilak-wearing, ‘Jai Shri Ram’-chanting shopkeepers 28 October 2026 14 h 46 min Muslim Mirror Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane has called on members of the Hindu community to purchase firecrackers and other Diwali items exclusively from shopkeepers who wear a tilak, chant “Jai Shri Ram,” and know Hindu religious prayers, drawing sharp criticism …
- 5 Interesting Things To Know About Kolams, The Colourful Art That Makes Deepavali Special 28 October 2026 14 h 42 min The Rakyat Post Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Every year, as Deepavali approaches in Malaysia, colourful kolams begin appearing everywhere, from the entrances of Hindu homes to shopping malls and …
- Pastor Ibiyeomie warns Christians not to buy Christmas clothes before paying tithes, video trends 28 October 2026 14 h 29 min Legit News Salvation Ministries founder Pastor David Ibiyeomie issued a stern warning to Christians about tithing during the festive season Pastor Ibiyeomie linked tyre bursts on his own vehicles to drivers who allegedly failed to pay their tithes The cleric urged …
- When Sydney witnessed different forms of Vishnu 28 October 2026 13 h 41 min The Hindu More than 1,500 years separate the oldest and newest works in ‘Avatar: Forms of Vishnu’, yet they are bound by a single idea: to imagine and reinterpret Vishnu, one of the Hindu trinity — alongside Brahma and Shiva. He is revered as the preserver and …
- Religious, Media Leaders Mobilise Against Disinformation Ahead of 2027 Polls 28 October 2026 13 h 03 min This Day Yemi Kosoko in Jos Religious leaders and media stakeholders have been urged to intensify efforts to combat misinformation, disinformation and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) in order to prevent religious tensions, communal crises …
- Christmas Cards to the Community invites local creativity for holiday display 28 October 2026 12 h 59 min Minden Press Herald - Louisiana 4 The Greater Minden Chamber of Commerce is inviting local businesses, organizations, churches, schools, and clubs to help spread Christmas cheer by participating in the annual Christmas Cards to the Community display, part of the Christmas in Minden …
- Religious Conversion And Question Of Scheduled Caste Entitlements. 28 October 2026 12 h 57 min Live Law Following a Tahsildar's rejection of an application by Sameer Ahamed N., a Dalit convert to Islam, for a "Muslim Labbai" certificate, the Tamil Nadu government issued an order in 2024 permitting converts from Scheduled Castes (SC), Backward …
- EXCLUSIVE: Catholic father fighting for right to educate his child in the faith 28 October 2026 12 h 56 min LifeSite (LifeSiteNews) — A German au pair platform has acknowledged discriminating against a Catholic father over his religious beliefs in court after suspending his profile for seeking an educator who would raise his child according to traditional Catholic …
- Indian actor Gagan Malik meets Tilvin Silva 28 October 2026 12 h 56 min Daily Mirror Mirror AI Summary – Quick Read Generated by Mirror AI MIRROR AI Hide ⏳ Generating summary… AI SUMMARY GENERATED ONLY FROM THIS ARTICLE'S TEXT. Colombo, Oct. 28 (Daily Mirror) - JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva met a delegation from the World …
- PM Anwar Slams Those Quick To Judge, Says Budget 2027 Promotes Islam 28 October 2026 12 h 52 min Bernama PUTRAJAYA, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Budget 2027 was formulated to continue promoting Islam, including through specific measures to strengthen pondok religious schools nationwide. Anwar, who is also …
- Femi Adebayo's estranged wife Iyanaladuke hints at conversion from Islam to Christianity 28 October 2026 12 h 52 min Legit News Iyanaladuke, formerly married to Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo, stirred buzz online with a striking post on her Instagram page The post, shared on Wednesday, October 28, featured a bold public declaration invoking the name of Jesus Christ Her move sparked …
- Anwar hits out at tendency to label others ‘munafik’ 28 October 2026 12 h 33 min Free Malaysia Today Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed regret that despite the government’s efforts to strengthen religious education, accusations of hypocrisy continue to be levelled against the government’s leadership and the budget. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Prime …
- Pakistan SC upholds Christian man’s death sentence in blasphemy case, acquits brother 28 October 2026 12 h 29 min The Print New Delhi: Pakistan’s hardline blasphemy laws continue to tighten their noose around religious minorities who are offered no respite even decades later. The country’s Supreme Court Tuesday upheld the death sentence of a Christian man accused of publishing …
- Only buy Diwali goods from those wearing tilak: Nitesh Rane 28 October 2026 12 h 23 min The Siasat Daily Mumbai: Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) minister Nitesh Rane sparked controversy yet again after urging Hindu devotees to purchase Diwali items, including firecrackers, exclusively from visibly Hindu sellers, drawing accusations of spreading hate …
- Is Ram Mohan Roy’s Brahmo Samaj an outdated relic? Members debate its place in modern India 28 October 2026 12 h 21 min The Print New Delhi: How does a movement that began as a radical move away from Brahminical value systems preserve its relevance in modern India? What does its participation in contemporary political movements look like? And what can members of its community do to …
- CM Omar hurts Jammu's cause in expansion, turns NC back to Muslim Conference: BJP 28 October 2026 12 h 16 min Greater Kashmir Jammu, Oct 28: J&K Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday accused the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of "reverting his party National Conference (NC) to its original form 'Muslim Conference' by perpetrating religious and regional bias …
- Vijay’s Meenakshi Temple Visit Cited in Madras HC Ruling on Non-Hindu Entry 28 October 2026 12 h 12 min Deccan Chronicle Chennai: The Madras High Court has ruled that non-Hindus who refuse to pledge reverence or abide by traditional customs cannot be allowed entry into Agamic temples, emphasising that doing so would compromise their religious sanctity. The ruling stems from …
- Beyond the Journey: How Shared Travel Can Strengthen Community and Collective Purpose 28 October 2026 11 h 59 min Brewminate Bringing people together around a shared purpose requires more than choosing a destination and arranging transportation. Whether a group is traveling for service, cultural exchange, a religious gathering, or community engagement, the experience depends …
- What Are Our Children Learning in School After the Liberation? 28 October 2026 11 h 52 min The Syrian Observer A recent image in a sixth‑grade social studies textbook stopped me cold. A statue of a renowned ancient Egyptian scribe had been digitally altered so that a shirt now covered its chest. Whoever made this change clearly acted from specific religious and …
- How Religion Collided With Politics In Brazil’s Presidential Election 28 October 2026 11 h 43 min Religion Unplugged (ANALYSIS) Since Brazil’s runoff elections, most attention has been focused on President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s surprise upset. The first round of voting gave a narrow lead to challenger Flávio Bolsonaro – son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who …
- Pentagon Defends Hegseth Faith Adviser Who Shared Racist Posts and Called LGBTQ People a 'Satanic Cult' and Abortion 'Demonic' 28 October 2026 11 h 42 min International Business Times - United Kingdom The Pentagon has defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's senior religious adviser Ryan Higgins after a CNN investigation found that he shared racist and homophobic posts, promoted election conspiracy theories, and described LGBTQ people as a ' …
- Agamic temples not tourist spots: Court set conditions for entry of non-Hindus 28 October 2026 11 h 34 min India Today The Madras High Court has ruled that non-Hindus who do not affirm reverence for the presiding deity or comply with established temple customs cannot be permitted to enter Agamic temples, stressing that their religious sanctity must be protected. A division …
- When is Diwali 2026? Festival of Light date, how it's celebrated and Diwali events in Scotland 28 October 2026 11 h 07 min The Scotsman It’s one of the world’s biggest - and most colourful - religious celebrations. If you hear fireworks going off at the end of this week and think it’s a little late for Bonfire Night celebrations - that’s because they probably have nothing to do with Guy …
- Meta accused of anti-Hindu bias after Fadnavis’ video reportedly removed twice 28 October 2026 10 h 59 min News9 Live The controversy has now reached the authorities. On October 28, the WHC organising committee said it had written to Mumbai Police, Delhi Police and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), seeking an explanation for Meta’s actions. …
- Economic Boycott as Hindu Solidarity: BJP leader Nitesh Rane calls for Muslims to be shut out 28 October 2026 10 h 51 min Sabrang India Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane has turned a campaign ostensibly aimed at promoting Hindu businesses into an explicit appeal for the economic exclusion of Muslims. At a gathering in Navi Mumbai, Rane urged Hindus to buy only from Hindus, …
- Planned attacks being carried out against Sanatan Dharma: Ramdev 28 October 2026 10 h 31 min The Hans India Haridwar: Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday alleged that planned and systematic attacks were being carried out against Sanatan Dharma by making what he described as false and derogatory claims about Hindu deities. He also alleged that historical …
- Karwa Chauth fasting: 5 tips to break your fast without digestive discomfort 28 October 2026 10 h 31 min India Today Karwa Chauth is observed by many married Hindu women across India, who fast from sunrise until the moon is sighted in the evening. For many, the traditional fast involves abstaining from both food and water, making it a long and demanding day for the body …
- Between writer and reader 28 October 2026 10 h 23 min The Hindu (This story is part of The Hindu on Books newsletter that comes to you with book reviews, reading recommendations, interviews with authors and more. Subscribe here.) Dear reader, Have you ever read a book and become so fascinated by its author that you …
- CNN: US war secretary’s religious adviser attacks Islam, immigrants in racist posts 28 October 2026 9 h 56 min Shafaqna English Shafaqna English- A CNN investigation found that Ryan Higgins, a senior religious adviser to United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, repeatedly denigrated Islam and immigrants, promoted racist rhetoric, and spread conspiracy theories while helping …
- Madras HC Mandates Undertaking for Non-Hindus Entering Agamic Temples 28 October 2026 9 h 40 min Asianet Newsable The Madras High Court ruled that non-Hindus must sign an undertaking affirming reverence for the deity to enter Agamic temple premises, aiming to protect temple sanctity against political optics and breaches of established religious customs. Madras High …
- JCF seeks clarity on DMC Sunday opening directive 28 October 2026 9 h 15 min Nagaland Post DIMAPUR, OCT 27 (NPN): Joint Council Forum (JCF), comprising Middle Point, Churches Colony, NST Colony, Nyamo Lotha Colony and Khermahal Area councils, has sought clarification from the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) on whether its latest directive …
- Top news of the day: India invites Pakistan Minister for SCO Dialogue, first since 2023; Supreme Court seeks government response on pleas challenging Vande Mataram as a ‘divisive religious war song’, and more 28 October 2026 9 h 02 min The Hindu Image used for represenatational purposes only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu In a first since 2023, Delhi invites Pakistan's minister for inaugural SCO Civilisational Dialogue in November India will hold the first “Civilisational Dialogue Forum” of the 10 …
- World leaders should refrain from weaponizing religion, misconstruing ideology for personal gain 28 October 2026 8 h 10 min The Oracle - California The influence of religion persists in every corner of the world, whether it be positive or negative, amongst believers and nonbelievers alike. It has been both a weapon of oppression and a banner for peace, and the invention of the Internet has amplified …
- In lead-up to midterms, Catholic prayer vigils and novenas spread across US 28 October 2026 8 h 10 min Global Sisters Report As the November midterm elections approach, Catholics across the United States are preparing to keep vigil — online, in churches and in prayer groups stretching across time zones — asking for peaceful polling places, honest vote-counting, and protection …
- Madras HC mandates faith undertaking for non-Hindu entries to Agamic temples 28 October 2026 7 h 56 min Mathrubhumi Last Updated: 28 October 2026, 11:33 AM IST Citing Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s respectful temple visit, the court praised genuine reverence over conversion. Madras High Cort | Photo: ANI Chennai: Non-Hindus who decline to declare their reverence or …