Religion in the Daily News
- Anirudh Ravichander, Kavya Maran forego religious rituals, choose self-respect wedding: here's its meaning 13 November 2026 19 h 55 min The Indian Express Music composer Anirudh Ravichander and businesswoman Kavya Maran have chosen a wedding ceremony rooted in equality and mutual commitment over conventional religious rituals. The couple tied the knot in Greece on November 11, with their wedding drawing …
- Islamic opposition to church buildings erupts in Indonesia 13 November 2026 19 h 44 min Christian Daily International Bandung city square (Alun-alun Bandung) and Grand Mosque of Bandung. Rhmtdns, Creative Commons Authorities in Indonesia recently allowed construction to proceed on worship buildings of two churches in different provinces despite vigorous protests from …
- Hindu outfit backs Kareena amid legal notice over Quranic verse pendant 13 November 2026 19 h 38 min The Sentinel - Assam News After Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson Abbas Hafeez sent a legal notice to Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan over her social media photographs featuring her wearing a huge vintage emerald pendant bearing a Quranic verse, a Hindu outfit has backed …
- Is Akhilesh Yadav adopting ‘soft Hindutva’ ahead of 2027 poll battle? 13 November 2026 19 h 32 min The New Indian Express Akhilesh's decision to visit the Ram temple in Ayodhya also reflects his intent to portray himself as a people's leader, in keeping with the socialist ideology on which the SP is founded. The need for a shift in strategy was first underscored in …
- Minister of Religious Affairs Pays Working Visit to Saudi Arabia 13 November 2026 19 h 16 min Tunisie Numerique The liveblog has ended. No liveblog updates yet. Load more Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Minister of Religious Affairs Ahmed Bouhali paid a working visit to Saudi Arabia from November 8 to 11, accompanied by Issam Hammami, Chairman and CEO of the …
- Pope Leo Tours a Latin America That is Now Just 55% Catholic 13 November 2026 19 h 12 min Patheos New Latinobarómetro survey reveals dramatic Catholic decline, evangelical competition, and surprising religious vitality as the first American pope visits his adopted homeland of Peru. As Pope Leo XIV receives a jubilant welcome in Peru, the country he …
- Muslim women join ‘Nagula Chavithi’ rituals in Kothagudem, reflect communal harmony 13 November 2026 19 h 01 min Telengana Today A group of Muslim women participated in Nagula Chavithi rituals alongside Hindu women in Kothagudem's Rudrampur area on Friday, drawing attention for their gesture of interfaith harmony. The participation was widely seen as reflecting Telangana's …
- Nagula Chavithi Celebrated With Religious Fervour 13 November 2026 18 h 48 min Deccan Chronicle Nagula Chavithi was celebrated with religious fervour in Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet on Friday. Women visited temples in large numbers from early morning to offer special prayers to the serpent deity. Dressed in traditional attire, they poured milk …
- Is Democracy Failing India? Why the Country Needs Development, Not Electoral Politics 13 November 2026 18 h 29 min Global Village Space Democracy is often regarded as an unquestionable good, but should it be judged by its ideals or its actual results? This opinion piece by Indian jurist Markandey Katju examines how caste-based voting, religious polarisation and election-driven politics may …
- Former police officer appeals conviction for 'offensive' Facebook post about Islam 13 November 2026 18 h 24 min Chronicle Live Stephen Gray is appealing against his conviction for making a malicious communication(Image: Tom Wilkinson/Press Association) A retired police officer who is appealing against a conviction for malicious communication after he posted a “grossly …
- Christian Convert: Islamic Teaching Corrupts Innocence, Pushes War, and Sanctifies Sin 13 November 2026 18 h 04 min PJ Media - Virginia Islamic sacred texts, laws, and Muhammadan biographies all promote the corruption of childhood innocence, endless Jihad, and calling the most vile sins holy. An increasing number of Americans, especially young people, seem to believe that Islam is a …
- Anirudh-Kavya ditch traditional ceremony for self-respect marriage. What is it? 13 November 2026 17 h 48 min India Today Music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad co-owner and businesswoman Kavya Maran chose a wedding rooted in equality and mutual commitment over conventional religious rituals. The couple got married in a dreamy destination ceremony in …
- Saints, social structure 13 November 2026 17 h 29 min Graphic Online The above caption was the title of a book authored by Professor Max Assimeng, a renowned authority on the ‘Sociology of Religions’. The book is a comparative study of different religious ideas and practices, how they were disseminated and received, and …
- When Congress entered Ram Mandir battle, but BJP gained political ground 13 November 2026 17 h 10 min India Today "In February 1986, the District Court of Faizabad suddenly altered the status quo and ordered the unlocking of the gates. With suspicious speed, within an hour of the court's ruling, the gates of the mosque were opened, letting in a crowd of …
- From Islam to the Catholic Priesthood, Despite Rejection by His Muslim Family: The Story of Father Amari 13 November 2026 16 h 37 min Zenit (ZENIT News / Guadalajara, 11.12.2026).- During his youth, the man who is now Father Amari began to experience religious questions that led him to re-examine his own beliefs. While pursuing university studies in Strasbourg, he began studying philosophy …
- Purans – Ancient Legends and Historical Accounts 13 November 2026 16 h 36 min Indian Times Purans along with the Ramayan and the Mahabharat are a storehouse of Hindu spiritual tales and other assorted information. They address almost all aspects of life that constitute a civil society as well as the phases of human existence on earth and …
- From Gaza to the West Bank: Palestinian, Syrian, and Christian civilians under attack by Jewish settlers and the Israeli army 13 November 2026 16 h 36 min Zenit (ZENIT News / Jerusalem, 13.11.2026).- A series of developments across Israel, the Palestinian territories and southern Syria is raising questions about the protection of civilian populations, respect for religious freedom and the prospects for a …
- US officials say violence against Christians in Nigeria remains a key concern 13 November 2026 15 h 56 min Devdiscourse Violence against Nigerian Christians remains a key concern, the US State Department said, a year after the Trump administration accused Nigeria of violating religious freedoms and designated it as a "country of particular concern" (CPC). …
- Complaint filed against Kirti Azad over remarks on Lord Ram 13 November 2026 15 h 30 min Daijiworld News Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai Mumbai, Nov 13: A police complaint has been filed against former cricketer and Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad for allegedly insulting Lord Ram and hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus. The complainant, Faizan …
- Before Marvel, there was the Ramayana 13 November 2026 15 h 04 min CBC/Radio-Canada When he was seven, Raman Sharma asked Santa for a Brahmastra. One of the many divine weapons described in Hindu epic literature, the Brahmastra is known for its extraordinary destructive power after being invoked by sacred mantras. “I wanted to have it …
- 90 years of Temple Entry Proclamation: The struggles, politics and people behind a historic reform 13 November 2026 15 h 00 min Mathrubhumi On November 12, 1936, the last ruling Maharaja of Travancore, Maharaja Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, signed the historic Temple Entry Proclamation, abolishing caste-based restrictions that prevented people from oppressed communities from entering Hindu …
- Complaint Filed Against Trinamool MP Kirti Azad For ‘Hurting’ Hindu Religious Sentiments 13 November 2026 14 h 43 min Ommcom News Mumbai: A police complaint has been filed against former cricketer and Trinamool Congress-Mamata MP Kirti Azad for “insulting” Lord Ram and religious sentiments of Hindus. The complainant, Faizan Ansari, has written to the Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven …
- Orihuela celebrates Sanctuary’s 250th anniversary with special procession 13 November 2026 14 h 26 min Euro Weekly News Orihuela marks Sanctuary anniversary. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Orihuela. Orihuela will mark the 250th anniversary of its Sanctuary with a special religious procession through the historic city centre on Sunday, November 15. The Virgen de Monserrate, …
- Art meets science: Federico Carò of The Met on studying and preserving Indian artworks 13 November 2026 14 h 16 min The Hindu Federico Carò, a research scientist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, studies South Indian Buddhist sculptures and Gupta-period bronze-casting techniques. Science reveals aspects of art that are otherwise difficult to uncover. By investigating …
- Islam Is Honoured Through Justice, Not By Putting Down Other Religions – Saifuddin 13 November 2026 13 h 35 min Bernama PUTRAJAYA, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Islam is not elevated by putting down other religions, but through justice, good morals, knowledge, integrity and exemplary leadership, says Pakatan Harapan (PH) secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said …
- Sheikh Hasina raises alarm over minority attacks in Bangladesh 13 November 2026 13 h 14 min The Assam Tribune New Delhi, Nov 13: Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has raised serious concerns over relentless attacks targeting religious minorities in Bangladesh, including incidents of violence involving their homes and places of worship. Hasina said the situation …
- Keeping up with UP| In the Lord’s name: A religious row with a political twist 13 November 2026 13 h 04 min Hindustan Times In the 1990s, when the Ram temple movement was at its peak, people took serious offence to derogatory public utterances about Hindus having several gods and goddesses for the simple reason that worshipping multiple gods and goddesses was never a …
- Feature: Of Fake Prophets And Religious Crooks 13 November 2026 12 h 39 min The Chronicle You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time. – Jacques Abbadie (1684) (Attributed to Abraham Lincoln) We were baptised into a “Ashanti Church without cheating” …
- Hajj as the fifth pillar of Islam 13 November 2026 12 h 34 min Blueprint Newspapers Limited Muslim pilgrims join one of the hajj rituals on Mount Arafat near Mecca early on Sunday. Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam, alongside the declaration of faith, daily prayer, fasting in Ramadan, and charity. Every Muslim who is physically and financially …
- Avoyelles church events: Anniversary celebration, Friendsgiving and a youth faith conference 13 November 2026 12 h 30 min Avoyelles Today - Louisiana Area churches and youth organizers have announced opportunities for worship, fellowship and faith formation. Progressive Baptist Church's 108th anniversary: Nov. 15 Progressive Baptist Church invites the public to celebrate its 108th anniversary Sunday …
- Faith Matters: Dispensing With Indispensability 13 November 2026 12 h 23 min New Haven Independent - Connecticut “Faith Matters” features pieces written by local religious figures. “You are indispensable!” On the one hand, these words point to a truth. No one should be treated like they are dispensable or disposable. For individuals, “You are indispensable” reminds …
- PKR Condemns Hadi's Remarks Exploiting Religious Sentiments For Political Support 13 November 2026 11 h 54 min Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Several PKR leaders have criticised PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang over his remarks comparing Muslim and non-Muslim leaders, warning that religious sentiments should not be used to divide Malaysians for political …
- Catholic Bishops ban political speeches during church services 13 November 2026 11 h 51 min The Standard They say churches must remain places of prayer, unity, and spiritual support (Photo: Courtesy) The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has banned politicians from giving political speeches in Catholic churches …
- ‘Ramayana: Part 1’ Wants To Bring Hinduism’s Epic Story To The World, But Falls Short 13 November 2026 11 h 33 min Religion Unplugged The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic that follows Rama, the seventh avatar of the Hindu deity Vishnu and prince of Ayodhya. After a series of trials and an extended exile, Rama must rescue his wife, Sita, from Ravana, the powerful king of Lanka. The …
- Guest Column: A pluralistic society needs both justice and cohesion 13 November 2026 11 h 19 min The Advocate - Louisiana In October, a coalition of civil rights and religious leaders embarked on a bus tour retracing the 1961 Freedom Rides, where clergy and lay, Black and White, young and older people rode interstate buses into the Deep South to challenge deep-seated racial …
- Sheikh Hasina flags surge in attacks on minorities, deteriorating law and order in Bangladesh 13 November 2026 10 h 58 min The Hans India New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has raised serious concerns over relentless attacks targeting religious minorities in Bangladesh, including incidents of violence involving their homes and places of worship. In a rare audio interview with …
- Anirudh Ravichander, Kavya Maran marry in self-respect ceremony: Here's what it means 13 November 2026 10 h 35 min Mathrubhumi Music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad co-owner Kavya Maran chose a self-respect marriage for their wedding in Greece on November 11, moving away from conventional religious rituals. The couple exchanged garlands and chains in the …
- Faith leaders to discuss foundation of peace at World Religions conference 13 November 2026 9 h 45 min Midland Today Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Innisfil hosting Nov. 15 event in Cookstown, including free dinner What does a just and peaceful world look like — and how can faith communities help build it? The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Innisfil is hosting the World Religions …
- How The Great Awakening Helped Ignite The Fight For Black Freedom 13 November 2026 9 h 28 min Religion Unplugged Survival of African faith traditions Reconstructing the religious practices of enslaved people in colonial times is challenging for a number of reasons. They include the rural nature of plantation life, poor records kept by some enslavers, a (relative) …
- Goddesses of Kumaon are no docile Sita, compliant Sati. They’re ‘ugra’ manifestations 13 November 2026 9 h 26 min The Print Himalayan folktales carry a residue of innocence and wisdom. Their spontaneous and free-flowing forms, punctuated by superstition and whimsy, have endured the passage of time with charm and resilience. The influence of the Katha-sarit-sagara, the ‘Sea of …