Religion in the Daily News
- Cambodia's top Buddhist leaders warn monks to reflect on behavior 30 July 2026 18 h 12 min Union of Catholic Asian News As Cambodia's tens of thousands of Buddhist monks prepare for their annual three-month "Rains Retreat" of introspection, study and reflection, their leaders have issued an unusually strongly worded warning about monastic behavior. This comes …
- A Republican candidate for governor in this state plans to ban mosques and non-Christian religions if elected 30 July 2026 18 h 01 min WOWT 6 - Nebraska MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) — A Tennessee state representative running for governor said he would work to ban mosques and what he described as “pagan religions” — including Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism — if elected, arguing the First Amendment does …
- Nepal enforces curfew amid escalating religious tensions 30 July 2026 17 h 58 min Yahoo News Nepali authorities have enforced a curfew in several places across the country's southern plain amid escalating religious tensions between Hindu and Muslim communities, police said on Thursday. Curfews have been imposed in parts of Siraha, Sunsari and …
- Colombia Religious March Seeks to Unite 6 Million People 30 July 2026 17 h 39 min Colombia One Next Sunday, Colombia hopes to bring together six million people for a simultaneous religious march in more than 400 cities. Credit: Avivamiento Blog Courtesy. The Great March for Jesus will return to the streets of Colombia on Sunday, August 2, with the …
- Policy Brief: Assessing the Marxist-Islamist Alliance Aimed at America’s Heart 30 July 2026 17 h 34 min The Centre for Renewing America The accelerating fusion of neo-Marxist progressives and radical Islamists within American politics poses an existential threat to the republic. Synopsis The accelerating fusion of neo-Marxist progressives and radical Islamists within American politics …
- RELIGIOUS OATH: Lt. Gov. Beckwith wants Indiana candidates to attest belief in ‘Judeo-Christian orthodoxy’ 30 July 2026 17 h 24 min The Indiana Citizen By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen July 30, 2026 MARION, Ind. — Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith said Wednesday that Indiana should amend its constitution to require candidates for public office to profess their belief “in Judeo-Christian orthodoxy” – a …
- SNAP Cuts: Parents Must Feed Their Children, Consistent with U.S. Law, Science, and Major Religions 30 July 2026 17 h 09 min The Gateway Pundit The Democrats opposing SNAP cuts refuse to acknowledge that it is the parents, not the state, who are required to feed their children. Those parents would be able to keep their SNAP benefits by complying with the requirement to work or attend school for 20 …
- Annual Chol Vossa Festival Kicks Off 30 July 2026 16 h 49 min Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) AKP Phnom Penh, July 30, 2026 -- Cambodian people across the country are celebrating Chol Vossa (enter rainy season) or Rainy Retreat, an annual Buddhist festival that begins today. This year, this religious festival falls on July 30 and will last until …
- Opposition slams Vande Mataram Bill, alleges assault on secularism 30 July 2026 16 h 11 min Telengana Today Opposition leaders criticised the Vande Mataram Bill, alleging it undermines secularism, religious freedom and the Constituent Assembly's decision to adopt only the first two stanzas. They accused the government of politicising the national song and …
- Three killed as communal violence spreads across southern Nepal 30 July 2026 15 h 13 min News.Az At least three people have been killed in southern Nepal as clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups spread across several districts, prompting authorities to impose curfews and deploy hundreds of security personnel. The violence began Sunday night in …
- OPINION | Cockroach Protest Not Similar To Neighbourhood's Gen-Z Movements 30 July 2026 14 h 39 min ABP Live Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom CJP youth specifically demand education reforms, not government overthrow. Protests led to minister's dismissal, revealing youth disillusionment. Police heavy-handedness and legal actions …
- “Anointed Water” - VIDEO of a pastor performing alleged miracles sparks reactions! Churches should be regulated (WATCH) 30 July 2026 14 h 13 min The Kenyan Daily Post Thursday, July 30, 2026 - The debate surrounding religious manipulation in Africa has once again resurfaced after a pastor was captured on camera performing what he described as miracles during a church service. In the viral video, the pastor is seen …
- Iran Expects Around 6 Million Pilgrims to Participate in Arbaeen Commemoration of Imam Hussein 30 July 2026 13 h 39 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Iraq/Iran Expects Around 6 Million Pilgrims to Participate in Arbaeen Commemoration of Imam Hussein Iraq July 30, 2026 0 5 1 minute read Iran Expects Around 6 Million Pilgrims to Participate in Arbaeen Commemoration of …
- Iran’s War Now Includes Seizing Christian Churches 30 July 2026 13 h 19 min America First Report (WND)—There’s a war going on behind Iran’s war to maintain its military power and pursue nuclear weapons. The one to seize historic Christian churches in Tehran and shut down several faith-based organizations because they are “hostile” groups. It is the …
- Judaism is Not a Religion Part 2 30 July 2026 12 h 58 min The Times of Israel What I am about to write may be uncomfortable for some to read. It is surely very uncomfortable for me to write. However, in order for us to understand our current and future situation, I have to put this out there. I do apologize if some people are hurt …
- The enduring legacy of Kashmir’s poet-saints who built bridges between faiths 30 July 2026 12 h 53 min The Conversation Kashmir remains one of the world’s most contentious geopolitical flash points. In April 2025, India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed countries that share a tense border, came dangerously close to a major confrontation after militants attacked Indian …
- Christians arbitrarily detained in Syria denied Bible access, forced to observe Ramadan, CSI report 30 July 2026 12 h 49 min The Jerusalem Post Christians and other minority groups have been arbitrarily detained by the Syrian Transitional Government for reasons that “sometimes appear to be motivated in part by the detainees’ ethnic or religious identity,” according to a newly published report by …
- How Hezbollah and Religious Affairs transformed Kurdish madrasas 30 July 2026 12 h 33 min ANF News - Firat News Agency The Kurdish madrasa tradition has served for centuries not only as a center of religious education but also as one of the strongest pillars of the Kurdish language, literature and civil society. These institutions, regarded as the cradle of a vast …
- WB: Muslim man arrested for climbing on Rath in shoes while shooting reel; court grants bail with order to clean temple daily 30 July 2026 12 h 18 min Muslim Mirror A court in West Bengal’s Purba Bardhaman district has granted conditional bail to Babulal Sheikh, a Muslim man arrested for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by climbing a parked Rath while wearing shoes and recording a social media reel. The incident …
- The Mohammunist Manifesto’s Wealth Redistribution Agenda 30 July 2026 12 h 08 min American Thinker My previous essay examined the parallels between Communism/Socialism and Twelver Shia violence. But to be clear, violence is the currency of all Islam, full stop. Despite claims to the contrary, almost no one converts to Islam (or becomes Commie/ …
- Incident of Muslim man climbing 'Rath' in shoes for reel: West Bengal court orders him to clean Hindu temple as bail condition 30 July 2026 11 h 58 min Maktoob Media A court in West Bengal’s Purba Bardhaman district has granted conditional bail to a Muslim man arrested for allegedly hurting religious sentiments after climbing a parked Rath (chariot) while wearing shoes and recording a social media reel. The court …
- Islamic smart library, computer classroom, smart AC classroom inaugurated at Islaahul Islam Madrasa 30 July 2026 11 h 37 min Daijiworld News Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru Mangaluru, Jul 30: Marking a significant step towards integrating religious education with modern technology, an Islamic smart library, computer classroom, and smart AC classroom were inaugurated at Islaahul Islam …
- Communal violence triggers indefinite curfew in southern Nepal 30 July 2026 11 h 32 min Dainik Asam Kathmandu, July 30: As clashes between Hindu and Muslim communities in the Kaptanganj area of Sunsari district threatened to spread to other parts of southern Madhesh province, the District Administration Office (DAO) of Siraha on Thursday imposed an …
- Nepal: Curfew extended to two southern border districts after communal clashes 30 July 2026 11 h 07 min Orissa Post Kathmandu: As clashes between Hindu and Muslim communities in the Kaptanganj area of Sunsari district threatened to spread to other parts of southern Madhesh province, the District Administration Office (DAO) of Siraha on Thursday imposed an indefinite …
- Public backs new ethics and accountability code for Hindu leaders 30 July 2026 10 h 56 min The Post The South African Hindu Maha Sabha's (SAHMS) proposed Code of Conduct for Hindu leaders has received overwhelming support following the close of its national public consultation, with feedback revealing a strong desire for ethical, accountable, and …
- Nepal: Indefinite curfew imposed in two southern border districts after communal violence 30 July 2026 10 h 53 min The Hans India Kathmandu: As clashes between Hindu and Muslim communities in the Kaptanganj area of Sunsari district threatened to spread to other parts of southern Madhesh province, the District Administration Office (DAO) of Siraha on Thursday imposed an indefinite …
- Pakistan court gives custody of minor Christian girl to man accused of kidnapping her: Report 30 July 2026 10 h 34 min The Shillong Times Islamabad, July 30: In a shocking development, a court in Pakistan has given custody of a 13-year-old Christian girl to the Muslim man accused of kidnapping her before forcibly converting her to Islam and marrying her, a report has detailed, citing a …
- Sharia, Secularism and Political Manipulation in Nigeria 30 July 2026 10 h 22 min Modern Ghana “No Nigerian should be compelled, directly or indirectly, to live under a religious legal system against his or her convictions. Freedom of religion necessarily includes the freedom from religious coercion.” Nigeria is a constitutional democracy founded on …
- Eggs back in India school meals after outcry 30 July 2026 10 h 18 min GEO TV KOLKATA: India's West Bengal state will bring back eggs to free school meals after a backlash against a decision by its Hindu nationalist government to replace them with vegetarian alternatives, officials have said. The reversal follows criticism from …
- Dakhla Hosts the Second Ilaf International Sufism Forum on Spiritual Leadership, Religious Moderation 30 July 2026 10 h 13 min Ammon News Ammon News - The city of Dakhla in southern Morocco hosted the second edition of the Ilaf International Sufism Forum, held from 24 to 26 July 2026 under the theme "The Institution of the Commander of the Faithful and Its Renewed Spiritual Roles.…
- Princeton Initiative Highlights Overlooked History of Black Buddhists in the US 30 July 2026 9 h 45 min Buddhistdoor Global From religionnews.com Princeton University will host a four-day faculty workshop in early August examining the history and contemporary significance of Black Buddhist thought in the United States. The Black Buddhism Faculty Training workshop is aimed at …
- Vegetarian alternatives dropped: Eggs back in India school meals after outcry 30 July 2026 9 h 41 min RTL Today India's West Bengal state will bring back eggs to free school meals after a backlash against a decision by its Hindu nationalist government to replace them with vegetarian alternatives, officials have said. The reversal follows criticism from teachers …
- From Ajanta to Sarnath: The story of India’s Unesco World Heritage Sites 30 July 2026 9 h 38 min The Indian Express Sarnath, revered as the site where Gautama Buddha is believed to have delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment, has been inscribed as India’s 45th Unesco World Heritage Site.The recognition was approved by the World Heritage Committee …
- Who Started The Kanwar Yatra? Everything To Know About Its Ancient Origins 30 July 2026 9 h 16 min Free Press Journal The Kanwar Yatra is one of India's largest annual religious pilgrimages, observed during the holy month of Shravan (Sawan). Every year, millions of devotees of Lord Shiva, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect sacred water from rivers such as …
- Shravan 2026: Why Dhatura Is Offered To Lord Shiva? Know Its Spiritual Significance In Sawan 30 July 2026 9 h 12 min Free Press Journal Shravan, also known as Sawan, is a holy month in the Hindu calendar. This auspicious month is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The month of Sawan falls between July and August and holds deep historical and religious importance in Hinduism. The month of Sawan (also …
- Police to visit churches during services as evil armed robbers steal staggering US$84,000 cash 30 July 2026 8 h 51 min My Zimbabwe News United Front: Churches and Police Join Forces Against Rising Crime in Zimbabwe Harare – In a significant move to bolster national security and combat a persistent wave of criminal activity, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced an intensified …
- Shrichitshakti (Mrs) Anjali Gadgil offers prayers for the establishment of the Hindu Rashtra at Shri Mookambika Devi Temple ! 30 July 2026 8 h 44 min Sanatan Prabhat Shri Mookambika Devi Kollur (Karnataka) – On the occasion of Guru Purnima, Shrichitshakti (Mrs) Anjali Mukul Gadgil, one of the spiritual successors of the founder of Sanatan Sanstha, Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Balaji Athavale, had Darshan of …
- How the Russia Ukraine conflict played out in the churches 30 July 2026 8 h 13 min Christian Today Kyiv (Photo: Unsplash/Robert Anasch) It’s been four and a half years since Russia began its “special military operation” or “full-scale invasion” in Ukraine and there is still no end in sight. At the heart of the conflict arguably stands the question …
- Nigerian government and renovation of palaces, worship centres 30 July 2026 8 h 08 min Huhu Online Last Thursday, July 23, 2026, I granted an interview to Arise News Television on its Newsday programme. It was on the reported huge budgetary allocation of N8bn earmarked for renovation of mosques and churches in the 2026 Federal Government’s budget. The …
- India’s West Bengal shells out for eggs in school meals after outcry 30 July 2026 7 h 39 min South China Morning Post India’s West Bengal state will bring back eggs to free school meals after a backlash against a decision by its Hindu nationalist government to replace them with vegetarian alternatives, officials have said. The reversal follows criticism from teachers, …