Religion in the Daily News
- VHP calls for global strategy against terrorism, praises brave captain 3 October 2026 18 h 12 min Asianet Newsable VHP called for a global strategy against terrorism, linking it to 'radical Islam'. Citing a list of 254 Hindus killed by jihadis, the organization urged for vigilance, self-defence, and stringent measures against radical forces. Vishva Hindu …
- Inside the religious order that stood by Christa Pike during botched execution as Satanist killer's spiritual advisor is revealed 3 October 2026 17 h 54 min Daily Mail As the so-called Satanic killer Christa Pike remains in critical condition after her failed execution, new details have emerged about the religious order standing by her side. In 1995, at age 18, Pike took part in the torture-killing of 19-year-old …
- Who Is Mikey Noechel? Christa Pike Had Her Buddhist Spiritual Advisor by Her Side Helping Her 'Relax' During Botched Execution 3 October 2026 16 h 57 min International Business Times Singapore New details have emerged about the religious group supporting Christa Pike, who remains in critical condition following her botched execution this week. In 1995, when she was 18, Pike took part in the brutal killing of her 19-year-old classmate Colleen …
- VHP calls for global strategy against radical Islamist violence, hails Captain Smit Machchhar 3 October 2026 16 h 53 min Organiser Weekly NEW DELHI: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Joint General Secretary Dr Surendra Kumar Jain on October 3 hailed Captain Smit Machchhar for displaying exceptional courage and foiling what he described as a conspiracy to repeat 9/11. Addressing a press …
- Anthropic turns to Hindu philosophy to shape Claude’s approach to AI ethics 3 October 2026 16 h 46 min ETEnterpriseai.com Earlier this year, the company invited Swami Sarvapriyananda, head of the Vedanta Society of New York, to its San Francisco office for discussions on AI ethics, according to the monk's account of the visit. Anthropic is turning to Hindu philosophy and …
- 7 destinations to explore in Sudurpaschim during Dashain 3 October 2026 16 h 20 min OnlineKhabar If you are planning to explore somewhere new during the long Dashain holiday, Sudurpaschim could be an option worth considering. The province offers an unusual mix of landscapes and experiences, from mountains and hills to forests, lakes, wildlife, …
- Halal products fund terror acts: Hindutva outfit in Bhopal 3 October 2026 16 h 05 min The Siasat Daily Bhopal: Members of the Hindutva organisation, the Sakal Hindu Samaj in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal, held a protest wherein they called for a boycott of halal-certified products. Alleging that purchasing these products eventually helps fund terrorism in the …
- Eight Faith Traditions Gather at King’s College London for Interfaith Event 3 October 2026 15 h 31 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Eight Faith Traditions Gather at King’s College London for Interfaith Event Islam World October 3, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Eight Faith Traditions Gather at King’s College London for Interfaith Event —————————– …
- The Diplomacy of Faith 3 October 2026 15 h 29 min 1in.am On October 2–3, Yerevan is hosting Armenia’s second Prayer Breakfast. The event reaches well beyond the bounds of a religious gathering. Diplomats, political and religious leaders, business figures and experts will come together to discuss freedom of …
- Churches rally round Christian influencer after 'abuse' of Cuban justice system 3 October 2026 15 h 19 min Premier Christianity News Church leaders have come out in support for a 21 year-old Christian influencer and her mother, after speaking out against the communist Cuban regime. Anna Sofía Benítez Silvente, known online as Anna Bensi, and her mother Caridad Silvente Laffita were …
- Bangladesh: Seven idols vandalised ahead of Durga Festival at Hindu temple 3 October 2026 15 h 11 min The Hans India Dhaka: Unidentified miscreants vandalised seven idols being sculpted for the upcoming Durga Puja festival at a temple in Mirzapur upazila of Tangail district, amid rising concerns over attacks on Hindu places of worship in Bangladesh, local media reported …
- VHP demands stringent action against extremists, claims 254 Hindus killed 3 October 2026 15 h 09 min Orissa Post New Delhi: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) Saturday demanded stringent measures against extremist forces, claiming that 254 Hindus have been killed in alleged attacks till August this year. The RSS affiliate demanded that cases involving attacks on Hindus …
- Released pastor recounts prison conditions in China, urges legal help for Christians 3 October 2026 14 h 16 min Christian Daily International Pastor Ezra Jin of Zion Church in Beijing, China at Global Religious Freedom Gathering at Dallas Baptist University on Sept. 28, 2026. Christian Daily International In his preaching in China, Ezra Jin used to say he would likely not be jailed as his …
- Bricks hurled at Hindu temple in Ohio, Hindu American Foundation calls it ‘possible hate crime’ 3 October 2026 13 h 54 min The Print Washington DC: In an alleged targeted attack at a temple in the United States, American non-profit organisation The Hindu American Foundation has said that a Hindu temple in Ohio was targeted, with perpetrators hurling bricks at the structure and causing …
- 432 UOC churches damaged in Ukraine during war, report says 3 October 2026 13 h 52 min Union of Orthodox Journalists 12:45 26 Author: News From February 24, 2022, to September 21, 2026, at least 432 churches of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church were damaged or completely destroyed as a result of hostilities in Ukraine, according to the Workshop of Academic Religious Studies …
- VHP claims 254 Hindus killed in attacks by Aug this year, seeks action against ‘extremist forces’ 3 October 2026 13 h 46 min The Print New Delhi, Oct 3 (PTI) The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Saturday demanded stringent measures against “extremist forces”, claiming that 254 Hindus have been killed in alleged attacks till August this year. The RSS affiliate demanded that cases involving …
- Ohio Hindu temple vandalised with bricks, windows shattered 3 October 2026 13 h 15 min Madhyamam A Hindu temple in Ohio’s Greater Cleveland area was vandalised with bricks on Friday afternoon, causing damage to the building and shattering its windows, according to the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA). The incident took place at the Shree …
- Morning worship, support groups and more at Sewickley area churches 3 October 2026 12 h 55 min Sewickley Herald - Pennsylvania Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfw baptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. 412-266-5238. …
- Cebu celebrates St. Francis of Assisi, 800 years after his passing 3 October 2026 12 h 43 min Cebu Daily News A statue of St. Francis of Assisi contemplating the Holy Cross. CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu has no less than four parishes celebrating the feast of St. Francis of Assisi as their patron.The saint’s memorial in churches around the world is on October 4 …
- Sultan to Muslims: Don’t force anyone to accept Islam 3 October 2026 12 h 25 min Blueprint Newspapers Limited The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Muslims not to compel anyone to accept Islam, stressing that religious conviction must be based on free …
- While America debates who belongs, a Hindu captain and Jewish passengers just stopped a hijacking 3 October 2026 12 h 24 min Washington Examiner While Americans argue about which religious minorities belong in our national life, a Hindu of Indian origin captain and Jewish Israeli passengers offered a more consequential answer: They helped keep everyone on board Flydubai Flight FZ1073 alive. On Sept …
- Fresh ‘Hinduphobia’ incident? Hindu temple vandalised in US ... 3 October 2026 12 h 06 min India Blooms A Hindu temple in Greater Cleveland, Ohio, US, was vandalised with bricks while priests and devotees were present inside, according to media reports. The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) and the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) said the attack …
- Cabinet keeps gas prices unchanged for religious organizations 3 October 2026 11 h 04 min Union of Orthodox Journalists 11:26 0 Author: News The government of Ukraine has decided to keep current natural gas prices in place for heating churches and other needs of religious organizations through the end of the heating season. The fixed gas price for religious communities from …
- Lithuanian President Warns Recurring Anti-Muslim Incidents May Be Orchestrated 3 October 2026 10 h 50 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Lithuanian President Warns Recurring Anti-Muslim Incidents May Be Orchestrated Islam World October 3, 2026 0 1 1 minute read Lithuanian President Warns Recurring Anti-Muslim Incidents May Be Orchestrated ————————————– …
- Who is Swami Sarvapriyananda? Hindu monk invited by Anthropic ‘not for a job’ but to give AI a ‘moral compass’ 3 October 2026 10 h 28 min Mint Social media is flooded with videos of Hindu monk Swami Sarvapriyananda, who claimed that he was invited to Anthropic headquarters in San Francisco. The viral videos drew attention to Anthropic's purported engagement with religious scholars and …
- Respect religious rights to reduce conflicts, says NHRC 3 October 2026 10 h 08 min Vanguard By Hadiza Yusuf KANO — The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged Nigerians to respect one another’s freedom of religion and belief to reduce religious tensions and promote peaceful coexistence. The commission made the call on Friday at a …
- Hindu temple in Ohio attacked with bricks 3 October 2026 9 h 51 min The Economic Times Washington DC: In an alleged targeted attack at a temple in the United States, American non-profit organisation, The Hindu American Foundation, has said that a Hindu temple in Ohio was targeted, with perpetrators hurling bricks at the structure and causing …
- US: Ohio Hindu Temple Attacked with Bricks 3 October 2026 9 h 36 min Deccan Chronicle Detailing the incident in a post on X, the Hindu American Foundation stated, "Hindu temple attacked in Ohio today | At 1:30 PM today, the Shree Swaminarayan Vadtal Dham Hindu Mandir in Richmond Heights, Ohio was attacked by perpetrator(s) who threw …
- Muslim Girl Mehtab Adopts Hindu Name ‘Mamata’ and Marries Jagesh for Love, Family Opposes- How Did Their Love Story Begin? Watch Video 3 October 2026 9 h 29 min News X 92 A woman from Rampur has married her Moradabad-based lover Jagesh Puri after leaving her family’s opposition behind and undergoing a religious conversion. Mehtab, from Jatpura in Shahabad, said she changed her name to Mamta and married Jagesh according …
- The Religious Romanticism of the Nigerian Clergy Must Stop –By Matthew Ma 3 October 2026 9 h 02 min Opinion Nigeria Nigeria is a deeply religious country, where prayer is woven into the fabric of everyday life. We pray before opening a shop, sitting for an exam, embarking on a journey, planting a farm, or making a major decision. For millions of Nigerians, faith …
- America’s new culture war: Islam, constitutional order and the rise of a conservative coalition 3 October 2026 9 h 01 min Weekly Blitz America’s new culture war: Islam, constitutional order and the rise of a conservative coalition The formation of the Alliance for Islamic Remigration marks a significant new development in America’s increasingly polarized debate over immigration, religion …
- San Francisco dinner and ‘morality push’: Why Anthropic invited a Hindu monk to discuss AI 3 October 2026 9 h 01 min Hindustan Times AI giant Anthropic, which develops the Claude family of AI models, reportedly invited Hindu monk Swami Sarvapriyananda to its San Francisco headquarters for discussions on “artificial intelligence, ethics and morality.” Anthropic allegedly invited Swami …
- ‘My Greek identity means nothing if it conflicts with Islam,’ says Muslim Spartan 3 October 2026 8 h 06 min Greek City Times The man, who identifies himself online by the name “Muslim Spartan”, has built a presence on platforms including X and TikTok, where he regularly posts content about Islam. Speaking at an Islamic conference known as the UNT Convention, he reportedly said …
- Ohio Hindu temple attacked with bricks, windows shattered during incident 3 October 2026 7 h 38 min The Statesman (India) A Hindu temple in Ohio was attacked with bricks on Friday afternoon, causing significant damage to the building while priests and devotees were inside, according to the Hindu American Foundation (HAF). According to the TOI report, the Shree Swaminarayan …
- Hindu temple in Ohio attacked with bricks in possible hate crime: HAF 3 October 2026 6 h 45 min Asianet Newsable A Hindu temple in Richmond Heights, Ohio, was attacked with bricks, causing significant damage. The Hindu American Foundation and CoHNA have termed it a possible hate crime, urging law enforcement to take swift action against the perpetrators. In an …
- Oman banned FlyDubai co-pilot from flying due to his extremist religious views, WSJ report reveals 3 October 2026 6 h 37 min The Print New Delhi: The Omani co-pilot of the Flydubai flight had previously been removed from flying duties at Oman’s national airline after concerns were raised about his ideological views, a Wall Street Journal report Saturday revealed. Despite that, the pilot, …
- US Hindu Temple Attacked With Bricks, Significant Damage Reported; Hate Crime Angle Probed 3 October 2026 6 h 35 min ABP Live Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Ohio Hindu temple damaged by bricks, prompting investigation calls. Authorities investigate incident; motive and suspects remain unconfirmed. Advocacy groups condemn attack, highlight wider …
- Don't Force Anyone To Join Islam – Sultan Of Sokoto Tells Muslim Faithful 3 October 2026 6 h 32 min The Nigerian Voice The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Muslims not to compel anyone to convert to Islam, stressing the importance of respecting the religious freedom of others …
- HINDU LAST RITES IN MALTA STUCK IN BUREAUCRACY 3 October 2026 6 h 31 min face2news FaceNews/Nevads Although the cremation issue was raised in Malta Parliament in 2017, there is still no operational crematorium in Malta, and if everything goes on schedule, optimistic estimates place it around 2029. Malta, not having a mechanism for …
- Hindu temple in Ohio attacked with bricks; windows shattered 3 October 2026 6 h 15 min The New Indian Express The coalition pressed Richmond Heights Mayor Kim Thomas, along with municipal authorities, to publicly condemn the occurrence while demanding prompt action from law enforcement. "We call upon Mayor Kim Thomas and @RichmondHtsOH to condemn such bigotry …