Religion in the Daily News
- At least seven killed in stampede at Hindu temple in India 17 August 2026 9 h 22 min Euronews Published on 17/08/2026 - 10:35 GMT+2•Updated 10:36 At least seven people have been killed and more than a dozen injured in a stampede at a Hindu temple in India's eastern state of Bihar. The crush happened at the Ashok Dham temple in …
- Usha Mahajan on making ancient Hindu... 17 August 2026 9 h 14 min New India Abroad Mahajan speaks to New India Abroad about her children's book, Discovering Hinduism, her Indian roots and making Hindu philosophy accessible to young readers. Discovering Hinduism: The Timeless Path of Kindness, Truth & Love / Usha Mahajan For …
- Subject religious organisations to evidence-based scrutiny, TIMSAN urges FG 17 August 2026 9 h 09 min Blueprint Newspapers Limited The federal government has been urged to subject religious organisations and initiatives promoting peace and national cohesion to evidence-based scrutiny, while ensuring that no individual or religious community is collectively stigmatised over allegations …
- The Sahel: Terrorist economies, military fragility, and the shadow of Afghanistan 17 August 2026 9 h 06 min Blueprint Newspapers Limited Terrorism in the Sahel is not simply a matter of ideology or religious extremism; it is deeply embedded in economics. Groups such as Jama’at Nasr al‑Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) have built self‑financing …
- Isolated Indian taxi drivers find mutual support through Carmelite nuns' ministry 17 August 2026 9 h 05 min Global Sisters Report Eight years ago, Sudheesh V. Sreeram fell ill while driving his auto-rickshaw, a three-wheeler taxi, in Kozhikode, a town in the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. The doctors advised him to undergo a pacemaker implantation immediately. "I had no …
- The West Must Confront the Muslim Brotherhood. 17 August 2026 8 h 40 min The Times of Israel The West Must Confront the Muslim Brotherhood Without Turning Against Muslims There is a distinction the West must learn to make, and quickly: Islam is a religion. Islamism is a political ideology. Failing to understand that distinction produces two …
- 7 killed, 19 injured in stampede at temple in India's Bihar 17 August 2026 8 h 13 min Dawn <p>A stampede at a Hindu temple in India’s eastern Bihar state killed at least seven people and injured 19 others on Monday, officials said.</p> <p>Deadly stampedes are a common occurrence at big Indian gatherings and religious …
- A week of anti-minority hate that grips UP-Uttarakhand 17 August 2026 8 h 10 min Sabrang India Both Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand under the governance of the right-wing Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janta Party have leaned on explicitly religious branding of state policy. Neither state is a stranger to communal friction, but the intensity has risen in …
- Seven dead, 19 injured in Bihar temple stampede as crowd management fails 17 August 2026 7 h 55 min IOL A stampede at a Hindu temple in India's eastern Bihar state killed at least seven people and injured 19 others on Monday, officials said. Deadly stampedes are a common occurrence at big Indian gatherings and religious festivals, mainly due to poor …
- Seven killed and 19 injured in Bihar temple stampede 17 August 2026 7 h 44 min Daily Times Published on: August 17, 2026 11:31 AM At least seven people were killed and 19 others injured in a stampede at a Hindu temple in India’s Bihar state. The incident occurred on Monday at the Ashok Dham temple in Lakhisarai district. A large crowd had …
- Modern counter-revolution and fascism 17 August 2026 7 h 35 min International Viewpoint There are many terms to describe the period we are going through. In a recent text, historian Quin Slobodian and writer Ben Tarnoff list many of them: “A range of competing visions and frameworks have been proposed. We have heard of state capitalism, …
- At least 7 Hindu devotees killed in Indian temple stampede 17 August 2026 7 h 18 min Yahoo News Aug. 17 (UPI) -- At least seven Hindu devotees were killed Monday morning in a crowd crush at a Shiva temple in eastern India, where tens of thousands had gathered to take part in a religious observance, according to reports. The incident occurred near …
- Hindu temple stampede in India leaves 7 dead, over a dozen injured 17 August 2026 7 h 17 min Inquirer INQUIRER file photo PATNA, India — A deadly stampede broke out at a Hindu temple in eastern India’s Bihar state on Monday after a snapped electric wire reportedly triggered panic among worshippers, officials said, killing seven people and injuring more …
- Emerging Anti‑Immigration Sentiment In Japan Obscures Surprising Islamic History 17 August 2026 7 h 01 min Religion Unplugged A recent increase in anti-immigrant sentiment in Japan has led people from some religious and ethnic groups who were not born in Japan to face hostility. Hate speech has spread on social media, and some mosques have been targeted with abusive messages. …
- India temple stampede kills seven: authorities 17 August 2026 6 h 44 min The Standard Audio By Vocalize Devotees are seen at the site of a stampede at the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj. [Niharika Kulkarni, AFP] A stampede at a Hindu temple in India's eastern Bihar state killed at least seven people and injured 19 others on Monday, …
- VIDEO: Enenche Blasts Security Agencies, Questions Silence Over Jingir’s Controversial ‘Muslim-Muslim Ticket’ Remarks 17 August 2026 6 h 38 min The Will Dunamis pastor warns that inflammatory religious rhetoric could heighten tensions as debate over Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets resurfaces. Paul Enenche has criticised security agencies for not questioning Sheikh Muhammad Jingir over his recent …
- Hell is no longer the driving force it used to be 17 August 2026 6 h 25 min Baptist News Global Hell is having a moment, again. On July 30, TikTok evangelist Whitney Lynn was kicked off an Alaska Airlines flight for proselytizing passengers and crew during a delay on the tarmac. While Lynn’s antics clearly garnish a following and fill her bank …
- The Kanwar Yatra: When Religious Freedom Becomes a License for Violence 17 August 2026 6 h 05 min The Quint The pattern of violence during the Kanwar Yatra has been consistently documented over recent years, with reports of hooliganism, vandalism, and assault becoming disturbingly frequent. In 2024, the Supreme Court was called upon to address the issue when a …
- A temple stampede and a hotel fire in eastern India kill 14 and injure several 17 August 2026 5 h 28 min Associated Press PATNA, India (AP) — A deadly stampede broke out at a Hindu temple in eastern India’s Bihar state Monday, hours after a fire swept through a hotel housing pilgrims in West Bengal state. Seven people were killed and more than a dozen injured in the stampede …
- Why Sheikh Jingir Should Not Teach Us Religious Nonsense | TAIWO ADISA, PhD 17 August 2026 4 h 54 min NewsBreakNaija Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir is supposed to be a cleric whose duty is to shepherd people onto a godly path. That is the calling he took upon himself. On 8 August, however, he caused many Nigerians to question his conduct when he trod a path that would have …
- Ayodhya Trust CEO interviews: No religious questions asked 17 August 2026 4 h 43 min Rediff Discover how the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust's rigorous, merit-based selection process for its first full-time CEO prioritised professional experience and vision over personal attributes, ensuring institutional excellence for the Ayodhya …
- Ministers Participate in I-Day Special Prayers, Temple Feasts 17 August 2026 4 h 23 min Deccan Chronicle Chennai: On the occasion of India’s Independence Day, the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department organised special worship services and community harmony feasts (Samathuva Virundhu) across major temples in Chennai under the …
- When Is Nag Panchami 2026? Know Date, Muhurat And More About The Day That Falls In The Month Of Shravan 17 August 2026 3 h 48 min Free Press Journal Nag Panchami is a traditional Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Nag Devtas (serpent deities). In 2026, Nag Panchami will be observed in the month of Shravan, on Monday, August 17, 2026. The day is celebrated on the fifth day (Panchami) of the …
- How financial pressure from Pastors keeps couples away from wedding in churches 17 August 2026 3 h 30 min Vanguard File image. By Elizabeth Adegbesan BESIDES the economic crunch which every Nigerian is experiencing at the moment, there is a new financial pressure that young couples desiring to tie the nuptial nut are facing. It is called “Mandatory wedding list”. This …
- 'I Have Stepped Into Mumbra': Nitesh Rane’s Kanwar Yatra Visit Triggers Political Row 17 August 2026 2 h 35 min Free Press Journal Thane: A major political controversy has erupted following the participation of BJP leader Nitesh Rane in a Kanwar Yatra organised in Mumbra on Sunday. The annual religious procession, organised jointly by the Mumbreshwar Devi Temple and the Vishva Hindu …
- The Legacy of the Mongols: The Ancient Origins of Buddhism in Mongolia from the Xiongnu Era to the Göktürk Khaganate 17 August 2026 2 h 16 min Open KG Stone statue of Buddha in Inget-Tolgoi. Recent findings in Mongolia shed light on earlier roots of Buddhism in the region than previously thought. Archaeological studies indicate that this religion began to penetrate Mongolian lands during the time of the …
- Nag Panchami festival being celebrated today 17 August 2026 2 h 08 min Enewspolar Kathmandu, August 17: The Nag Panchami festival is being celebrated today, marking a significant occasion in Hindu tradition dedicated to the worship of snakes. This festival involves the ritual of placing a picture of a snake on the front door of homes …
- Editorial: Let Religious Tolerance Prevail 17 August 2026 1 h 22 min The Chronicle News Online Last week, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu and the Police Management Board (POMAB) convened Ghana’s religious leaders for a high-level interfaith meeting at National Police Headquarters. The meeting followed a period of tension in …
- [Shafaqna exclusive] Jabir ibn Abdullah al-Ansari: A life of faith, knowledge, and devotion to Prophet (PBUH) 17 August 2026 1 h 20 min Shafaqna English Shafaqna English– Jabir ibn Abdullah al-Ansari, the faithful companion of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him and his family, a devotee of truth and a selfless guardian of Islam, was born approximately fifteen years before the Hijra in …
- Vande Mataram at the Red Fort: A Historic Return to the Heart of India's Independence 17 August 2026 1 h 19 min Rising Kashmir The singing of Vande Mataram from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 15 August 2026 marks an emotionally powerful and historically significant moment in the journey of independent India. Nearly eight decades after Independence, the National Song has been …
- Anti-Cultism Down Under. 1. The Victorian Inquiry Report Release Debacle 17 August 2026 1 h 06 min Bitter Winter by Bernard Doherty Article 1 of 3. The two bulky volumes of the report. The surprise early tabling of the Victorian Inquiry report of their “Inquiry into the recruitment methods and impacts of cults and organized fringe groups” on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 …
- The Box That Cannot Contain Us 16 August 2026 23 h 46 min The Times of Israel Most of us have filled out the form. Race. Ethnicity. Religion. Check the appropriate box. For Jews, the appropriate box has never been quite so obvious. California is currently considering legislation that would make the problem a little more visible. …
- Meet the Neighbors: A Short History of Champa and Its Ties to Cambodia 16 August 2026 23 h 44 min Cambodianess Visitors tour a Cham temple in the central province of Ninh Thuan, 26 April. The temple is among one of a dozen existing Cham monuments in central Vietnam, relics of a brilliant civilization which has disappeared with Champa kingdom in 17th century. The …
- Electoral infidels!, By Wole Olaoye 16 August 2026 23 h 42 min Premium Times Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir There have been calls for the prosecution of both Jingir and Fadahunsi. Unlikely as that eventuality may be, let us at least do what grown-ups do: introspect. The ultimate test of an elder’s relevance is not how much religious …
- Deuba hints at moving away from secularism 16 August 2026 22 h 43 min The Annapurna Express Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has hinted at a possible shift away from the principle of secularism adopted in Nepal’s 2015 Constitution. Speaking at a party gathering, the former prime minister and former president of the Nepali Congress …
- Nepal Political Briefing (August 16) 16 August 2026 22 h 42 min The Annapurna Express Sher Bahadur Deuba has stirred a fresh debate over secularism and Hindu statehood after repeatedly saying, “I am a Hindu,” at a recent national conference. Although Deuba did not explicitly call for replacing secularism, his remarks have attracted …
- Deuba faction’s Hindu line opens new fault line in Nepali Congress 16 August 2026 22 h 18 min The Kathmandu Post “I am a Hindu, I am a Hindu, I am a Hindu.” Former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, who returned to Nepal last Thursday after spending nearly five months abroad, made the emphatic statement at the closing ceremony of a three-day national gathering …
- California students given Qurans, encouraged to wear hijabs on mosque field trip—parents sue school district 16 August 2026 22 h 05 min The Post Millenial The parents alleged the trip presented Islam as aligned with social justice work and that photographs were taken and posted online without parental consent. A California high school is facing legal pushback from parents for allowing a field trip to a …
- Punjab Police ensure safe Christian prayer services at churches 16 August 2026 21 h 17 min Daily Times Published on: August 17, 2026 2:15 AM Punjab Police officers and personnel remained on high alert and performed security duties very diligently during Christian prayer services at churches across the province, including Lahore. Earlier, Inspector General …
- Christian woman wrongly arrested for converting from Islam: Nigerian court 16 August 2026 20 h 19 min The Christian Post - Washington D.C. By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Sunday, August 16, 2026 Uganda Bible reading | Getty Images A Federal High Court in Muslim-majority northern Nigeria has ruled that Islamic religious police have no authority to arrest a woman over her …