Religion in the Daily News
- Hindu concept encompasses diversity, says RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat 6 September 2026 19 h 55 min Asianet Newsable RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, during a dialogue in London, defined 'Hindu' as a concept encompassing diversity, not just a religion. He said the purpose of Hindu Rashtra is to give the truth to the world that diversity is natural and unity is truth. …
- Maharashtra: VHP’s ‘Hindu-Only’ Garba Call Trigger Controversy In Maharashtra 6 September 2026 19 h 37 min Deccan Chronicle MUMBAI: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad's (VHP) call to exclude Muslims from Garba and Dandiya events during Navratri has sparked a major controversy in Maharashtra, drawing sharp criticism from opposition leaders like Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Rais Shaikh …
- Purpose of Hindu Rashtra is to give truth to world that diversity is natural, unity is truth: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat in London 6 September 2026 19 h 34 min The Tribune (Chandigarh) London [UK], September 6 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that the concept “Hindu” encompasses diverse schools of thought and it encompasses diversity. Speaking at an immersive dialogue in London, Bhagwat said …
- China authorities raid house church in Shanghai, arrest pastor: watchdog 6 September 2026 17 h 53 min The Christian Post - Washington D.C. By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Sunday, September 06, 2026 A churchgoer takes photos of the clergy after Christmas Day Mass at a Protestant church in downtown Shanghai on Dec. 25, 2021. | JESSICA YANG/AFP via Getty ImagesChinese police …
- ‘Purpose of Hindu Rashtra is to tell world diversity is natural, unity is truth’: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in UK 6 September 2026 17 h 53 min The Statesman (India) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday rejected the notion that “intense hatred’ is the basis of his organisation’s work, asserting that instead it is “Suddha Sadhvik Prem (pure selfless love)”. Speaking at the “Celebrating Oneness …
- ‘Like a blind man touching an elephant:’ Samastha mouthpiece rebukes CM Satheesan over Kanthapuram critique 6 September 2026 17 h 37 min The Statesman (India) In a significant development amid the ongoing debate over women’s participation in religious events, Suprabhatham, the official mouthpiece of the EK Sunni faction of the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, published a sharp editorial on Sunday, targeting …
- RSS@100 event in London: Dr Mohan Bhagwat answers from Hindutva to Youth to Loyalty to Britain 6 September 2026 17 h 08 min Organiser Weekly LONDON: Defining the philosophical core of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its civilisational vision, RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat has articulated an expansive, pluralistic framework centered on universal oneness and mutual respect while …
- From Serendib to Hiriketiya: When Middle Eastern geopolitics reaches Sri Lanka’s shores 6 September 2026 16 h 58 min Organiser Weekly The stones and firecrackers reportedly hurled at a newly opened Chabad House in Hiriketiya, on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, have exposed an uncomfortable paradox. A country with a long history of religious pluralism and centuries-old links with Jewish …
- Egypt, Uganda explore linking Holy Family Trail with Uganda Martyrs pilgrimage 6 September 2026 16 h 57 min Daily News Egypt Egypt and Uganda have explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation in religious and faith tourism, building on the two countries’ rich Christian heritage and established experience in pilgrimage and religious travel. The discussions took place during …
- Religious leaders coming together can be counter to political polarisation: Bawa Jain 6 September 2026 16 h 50 min Organiser Weekly For Bawa Jain, a veteran of global interfaith dialogue, and as Secretary-General of the World Council of Religious Leaders the ‘One World, One Humanity’ conference in New York was different. In conversation with Organiser Editor Prafulla Ketkar, he …
- Chinese Police Dragged a Pastor Away: Now He's Spreading the Gospel Through the Prison System 6 September 2026 16 h 09 min The Western Journal The wife of a Chinese pastor whose husband was imprisoned amid the Chinese government’s crackdown on house churches revealed that the trial has brought about tremendous spiritual fruit even through their suffering. Pastor Gao Yingjia, a leader of Zion …
- The Islamization of Europe 6 September 2026 14 h 10 min American Renaissance Subscribe to future audio versions of AmRen articles here. Filip Dewinter, Inch’Allah? The Islamization of Europe, Uitgeverij Egmont, 2012, 332 pp. Like the United States, Europe is being invaded. In our case, by Mexicans; in theirs, by Muslims. In America …
- ‘Left some luggage in America’: Oppn’s swipe at RSS chief Bhagwat after VHP’s Muslims garba ban in Maha 6 September 2026 14 h 07 min Mangalorean ‘Left some luggage in America’: Oppn’s swipe at RSS chief Bhagwat after VHP’s Muslims garba ban in Maha New Delhi: Opposition leaders on Sunday took a jibe at Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, saying that he “might have left some of …
- Janamashtami Celebration In Pakistan! Lahore Celebrates Gokulashtami With Dahi Handi And Regional Fervour; Watch Video 6 September 2026 13 h 47 min Free Press Journal Lahore Celebrates Gokulashtami With Dahi Handi And Regional Fervour; Watch Video | Janmashtami celebrations brought a festive atmosphere to Lahore as members of the Hindu community marked the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna with traditional rituals and …
- Rising insurance costs hit churches around the Northwest 6 September 2026 13 h 41 min Yakima Herald-Republic - Washington State When Spokane’s New Community Church was told by its insurance carrier in fall 2025 that covering the congregation was no longer economical, the church was forced to look elsewhere. The only problem was, the only other carrier interested in insuring the …
- ‘Left some luggage in America’: Oppn targets RSS chief after VHP’s Muslim garba ban in Maharashtra 6 September 2026 13 h 36 min Madhyamam New Delhi: Opposition leaders on Sunday took aim at RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over the Vishva Hindu Parishad’s (VHP) decision to bar Muslims from garba and dandiya events in Maharashtra, with one MP suggesting he had “left some of his luggage in America” …
- France: Consecration ceremony of BAPS Hindu temple concludes, Mahant Swami Maharaj offers first prayers 6 September 2026 12 h 56 min The Hans India Paris: The murti-pratishtha (consecration ceremony) of France’s first traditional Hindu mandir was joyously celebrated across the city, as the temple officially opened its doors to all visitors and worshippers. The momentous occasion witnessed the gracious …
- St Paul’s Cathedral Partners With London Nightclub for ‘Contemporary’ Music Events Through 2030 6 September 2026 12 h 48 min [your]NEWS St Paul’s Cathedral has entered a four-year partnership with London nightclub fabric to stage contemporary music events inside the historic Anglican landmark, drawing criticism from religious and heritage figures who argue that the sacred site should not …
- What does the law say about inheritance? Know your rights 6 September 2026 12 h 24 min The Times of India What can a daughter, wife, widow or mother legally claim? For generations, inheritance in India has been shaped by family relationships, religious personal laws and the nature of the property being inherited.A daughter may have an equal right with her …
- BAPS Paris temple dedication marks 56 years of hope for Hindu community in France 6 September 2026 12 h 13 min EasternEye Highlights His Holiness Pujya Mahant Swami Maharaj, spiritual head of BAPS, presided over the ceremonies as part of a 13-day Festival of Culture, the Paris Mandir Mahotsav, running from September 2 to 14. The temple was built with hand-carved stone sourced …
- The Conflict the West Refuses to Read: Two Scriptures, two Civilizations 6 September 2026 12 h 08 min Charisma Magazine The West often misreads its deepest conflicts because it has forgotten how to read religion. It sees armies, borders, grievances, terrorism, diplomacy, and elections. It sees almost everything except the codes that generate civilizations. Civilizations are …
- ISIS surveillance of top Malaysian policemen: A massive red light on persistent extremism 6 September 2026 11 h 05 min The Vibes By Murray Hunter THE recent admission by Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay that Islamic State operatives tracked his movements, including his jogging routine at Taman Tasik Perdana, should set off alarm bells across Malaysia. As the former head of Bukit Aman …
- A 600-year-old temple in Rajasthan has a Muslim priest: The story of Bagoria Mataji Mandir 6 September 2026 10 h 47 min The Times of India The temple is located on a hill and visitors have to climb around 500 steps to reach the shrine. In Rajasthan’s Bhopalgarh, there is a temple where the person performing the rituals is not a Hindu priest. For generations, a Muslim family has been serving …
- Hindu Hate Watch-A Weekly Tracker: 46 cases of threats, abuses, conversion, assault & murders reported across Bharat 6 September 2026 10 h 25 min Organiser Weekly The week of June 15 to June 21, 2026, witnessed a series of incidents across India and neighbouring Bangladesh involving allegations of attacks on Hindus, religious conversion attempts, crimes against women, Mandir vandalism, encroachment of religious …
- Perumal Sthapati: The master sculptor from Mamallapuram bringing Hindu deities & ancient mandir art to life in stone 6 September 2026 10 h 25 min Organiser Weekly Mahabalipuram: For more than five decades, the sound of a chisel striking stone has been at the heart of Perumal Sthapati’s life. Working from Mamallapuram, the historic stone-carving centre of Tamil Nadu, the master sculptor has dedicated his life to …
- Hindutva for humanity and global harmony 6 September 2026 10 h 25 min Organiser Weekly Universities have historically served as crucial centers for social movements, exposing young minds to unfamiliar causes and diverse experiences. However, this same isolation can transform universities into prime recruitment centers for questionable …
- Hijab not an essential religious practice: 8 Indian court rulings on school dress codes, exams and religious freedom 6 September 2026 10 h 25 min Organiser Weekly The question of wearing hijab in educational institutions and examination settings has repeatedly come before Indian courts, bringing constitutional rights, religious practices, institutional autonomy and prescribed dress codes into legal focus. Over the …
- Rising cases of ‘Love Jihad’: Ten disturbing cases reported across Bharat in one week 6 September 2026 10 h 25 min Organiser Weekly Cases involving allegations of religious identity concealment, exploitation, abduction, sexual assault, blackmail and pressure for religious conversion continued to be reported from different parts of India during the week of August 11 to August 17, 2026 …
- General : ‘Religious Exploitation’ More Accurately Describes Misuse Of Religion - FT Mufti 6 September 2026 10 h 14 min Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- The term ‘religious exploitation’ is more appropriate and objective than ‘riding on religion’ to describe the act of misusing religion for worldly interests, said Federal Territories Mufti Ahmad Fauwaz Fadzil. He said the …
- Government Survey: Muslims Report Highest Levels of Loneliness Among Religious Groups in England 6 September 2026 10 h 06 min Shia Waves Government Survey: Muslims Report Highest Levels of Loneliness Among Religious Groups in England ———————————- A major government survey in England has revealed a notable contrast in the social experiences of Muslims, showing that while around two-thirds of …
- 600-year-old Hindu temple in Rajasthan has a Muslim priest; family that came from Sindh has been serving the Hindu goddess for 14 generations: The story of Jodhpur’s Bagoria Mataji Mandir 6 September 2026 10 h 01 min The Times of India The temple is located on a hill and visitors have to climb around 500 steps to reach the shrine. In Rajasthan’s Bhopalgarh, there is a temple where the person performing the rituals is not a Hindu priest. For generations, a Muslim family has been serving …
- VHP Bars Muslims From Maharashtra Garba Events, Seeks Aadhaar Checks 6 September 2026 9 h 28 min Outlook India The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has announced that Muslims will not be allowed to participate in garba and dandiya events across Maharashtra during the upcoming Navratri festival, while issuing guidelines to organisers to verify the religious identity of …
- Vacation in Turkey for Russians 6 September 2026 9 h 18 min Open KG Turkey is much more than the cliché image of a "bridge between East and West." The country, 90 percent of whose territory is in Asia, has over 2,000 years of European history, practices Islam, but for a millennium was home to the greatest …
- Pune DJ music ban demand: Residents rally against loud music, Bapat stays away 6 September 2026 8 h 49 min The Indian Express 2 min readPuneSep 6, 2026 01:58 PM IST Over 300 Pune residents Sunday participated in a rally demanding a ban on the use of disc jockey (DJ) music during all kinds of religious events. The rally started from Bangandharva Chowk and ended at Pune Municipal …
- Austria moves to ban Muslim Brotherhood, warns Islamic body 6 September 2026 7 h 33 min Yeni Safak Ban proposal targets Islamic institutions Austrian Federal Minister for Europe, Integration and Family Claudia Bauer on Saturday called for a constitutional ban on the Muslim Brotherhood and several other organizations, warning that the measures could …
- Church leader welcomes Ramaphosa’s support for self-regulation of religious organisations 6 September 2026 7 h 13 min Daily Voice The President of the South African Community of Faith-Based Fraternals & Federations (SACOFF), Pastor Bert Pretorius, has welcomed the remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at an ANC meeting in Joburg on the thorny issue of the regulation of religious …
- Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed speaks at religious conference criticized for inviting 9/11 conspiracy theorists 6 September 2026 7 h 09 min New York Post DETROIT — Michigan Senate hopeful Dr. Abdul El-Sayed waxed poetic at a Saturday Islamic convention that has faced criticism for inviting multiple 9/11 conspiracy theorists — six days before the 25th anniversary of the devastating terrorist attacks. The …
- The Giant Buddha of Ajina-Tepa in Tajikistan: A 1,300-year-old echo of Bharat along Central Asia’s forgotten Silk Road 6 September 2026 5 h 06 min Organiser Weekly Ajina-Tepa in southern Tajikistan preserves the remarkable remains of a Buddhist monastery that once stood along the Silk Road. Its 12-metre reclining Buddha, now preserved in Dushanbe, offers a striking glimpse into the Hindu cultural links that connected …
- The Questions We Must Ask About Islam 6 September 2026 3 h 31 min The American Spectator - Virginia Exploring the murky depths of my laptop this last week, I came upon a provocative pamphlet from about a decade ago, perhaps. It’s provocative in a very good sense. The author, Dr. Tawfik Hamid, wrote passionately about the topic at hand, a passion that was …
- Bhagwat: Hindu cannot be exclusivist 6 September 2026 1 h 10 min The Pioneer "The basis of this true belief, that my pain and pleasure lay in the pain and pleasure of the other is the reason for yearning for unity and its experience, harmony within humanity and feeling brotherhood. […] This knowledge is safely stored with …