Religion in the Daily News
- Why is buying gold, silver or coins on Vijayadashami considered auspicious? 20 October 2026 8 h 23 min News9 Live Is Vijayadashami auspicious for buying gold? Know the religious significance, Dussehra gold-buying tradition and why Apta leaves are exchanged as symbolic gold. Why is buying gold, silver or coins on Vijayadashami considered auspicious? New Delhi: …
- Shami Puja on Dussehra: Why is the Shami Tree worshipped on Vijayadashami? 20 October 2026 8 h 21 min News9 Live What is the story behind Shami Puja? Know why the Pandavas hid their weapons in a Shami tree and why devotees worship it on Vijayadashami. Shami Puja on Dussehra_ Why is the Shami Tree worshipped on Vijayadashami [Photo credit: AI generated] New Delhi: …
- PM to visit 3 divisions in a day to greet Durga Puja devotees 20 October 2026 8 h 13 min Views Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit Rangpur, Rajshahi and Chattogram tomorrow to visit Durga Puja mandaps outside the capital and exchange greetings with the Hindu community people on the occasion of their biggest religious festival. He will visit one …
- Gyeonggi Governor Choo Urges Inclusion Beyond Differences at Interfaith Event 20 October 2026 7 h 55 min Seoul Economic Daily Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae (third from right) joins hands with religious leaders from across the province at the 10th Gyeonggi Interfaith Harmony Festival held at the small theater of Gyeonggi Arts Center in Suwon on the afternoon of the 20th. Photo …
- It it a Sin for Christians to Practice Yoga? 20 October 2026 7 h 47 min Crosswalk Listen or Read Below: Audio By Carbonatix Brought to you by The International Yoga Federation reports that more than 300 million people in the world regularly practice yoga, a combination of body movements, breathwork, and meditation. Yet how many of those …
- PM visits Durga Puja mandap at Rangpur’s historic Radha Gobinda Dharmasabha Temple 20 October 2026 7 h 42 min United News of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the Durga Puja mandap at historic Radha Gobinda Dharmasabha Temple in Rangpur on Tuesday on Maha Navami, the ninth day of the Sharadiya festival of the Hindu community. The Prime Minister reached the mandap at around …
- The Supreme Court Enters A Classic Culture-Wars Clash 20 October 2026 7 h 34 min Religion Unplugged (ANALYSIS) A significant case the U.S. Supreme Court will hear on appeal Nov. 3 evokes major elements of this century’s culture wars. This public policy clash pits claims based upon venerable religious rights against modern-day LGBT rights. It involves …
- Enough Is Enough: Religious Leadership Must Refuse to Be an Instrument of Division 20 October 2026 6 h 54 min Daily Mirror Mirror AI Summary – Quick Read Generated by Mirror AI MIRROR AI Hide ⏳ Generating summary… AI SUMMARY GENERATED ONLY FROM THIS ARTICLE'S TEXT. Authorities in power can make this distinction a practical reality only if they demonstrate consistent, …
- ‘Becoming Indonesian’ takes shape through diversity at Eco Camp Bandung 20 October 2026 6 h 28 min LiCAS News “I never imagined that one day I would share a room with another participant who has a different religious belief. I am a Muslim from outside Java, while my roommate is a Catholic from Java.” The testimony of a participant from South Kalimantan Province …
- Sri Lanka Accused of Diplomatic Misstep Over Thai Deputy PM’s Visit 20 October 2026 6 h 18 min Sri Lanka Guardian Sri Lanka’s opposition United National Party (UNP) has accused the government of failing to provide Thai Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun with appropriate diplomatic protocol and security during her visit to the sacred Mihintale site, challenging …
- Exposing the Anti-Hindu Agenda: How CJP leaders continually insult Sanatana Dharma and back anti-national forces 20 October 2026 5 h 43 min Organiser Weekly NEW DELHI: It all began when key figures associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) started voicing opinions that sparked deep resentment across the nation. Prominent voices associated with the entity stepped into public discourse only to issue …
- Raj Narayan Basu 200th Birth Anniversary: The man who awakened national consciousness through ‘Hindu Mela’ 20 October 2026 5 h 41 min Organiser Weekly Long before the freedom movement developed into a mass struggle, a generation of Bharatiya thinkers began asking a fundamental question, how could Bharat recover its confidence in its own civilisation after prolonged political subjugation and the growing …
- Vijayadashami 2026: Significance, Why We Celebrate Dussehra, Ravana Dahan Explained! 20 October 2026 5 h 26 min Asianet Newsable [8:30 am, 20/10/2026] Indrakshi: Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil. Observed on the tenth day of Navratri, the festival holds immense religious …
- ‘We should not have to rely on luck’: US lawmaker slams FBI, Trump admin after foiled Hindu temple shooting plot 20 October 2026 5 h 24 min The Statesman (India) US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has warned that another extremist attack could slip past American security agencies unless the federal government strengthens its response to domestic terrorism, arguing that a potential massacre at a Hindu temple in …
- Megan Basham is wrong about who is a Christian 20 October 2026 5 h 13 min Baptist News Global People who identify as Christians but give money to Mainline churches and organizations aren’t actually Christians because they’re giving money to organizations that support LGBTQ people and abortion. So says the conservative commentator Megan Basham, who …
- Former PM Oli Performs Hindu Rituals Amidst Criticism of Ideological Deviation 20 October 2026 4 h 50 min Ratopati Kathmandu. Former Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli performed 13 days of mourning rituals according to Hindu customs after the death of his father Mohan Prasad. Mohan Prasad passed away on February 29 at the age of 97. Following Hindu …
- Is BJP losing its grip on Ram as Ramlila mandals want Dussehra stages free of politics? 20 October 2026 4 h 49 min The Federal For three decades, the BJP has built much of its political identity around Lord Ram, from LK Advani’s Rath Yatra to the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Religious symbolism, electoral mobilisation and the promise of reclaiming a civilisational …
- Charan Jeath Singh says Dussehra promotes unity and religious tolerance in Fiji 20 October 2026 4 h 32 min Fijivillage As the Hindu community in Fiji celebrates Dussehra, Minister for Multi Ethnic Affairs Charan Jeath Singh says the festival's timeless message reminds us of the importance of integrity, compassion and respect in our daily lives. While wishing all Hindu …
- 'We should not have to rely on luck': US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi flags FBI resource gaps after attempted attack on Hindu temple 20 October 2026 4 h 29 min The Economic Times US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has called on federal authorities to strengthen efforts to combat domestic violent extremism and address intelligence resource gaps following a foiled neo-Nazi plot targeting a Hindu temple where he and his family were …
- Assembly seeks recovery of Hindu girl 20 October 2026 4 h 28 min The Express Tribune Lawmakers demand action over alleged abduction, forced conversion and underage marriage in SindhThe Balochistan Assembly. PHOTO: EXPRESS QUETTA: Minority members of the Balochistan Assembly on Monday protested the alleged abduction of a 14-year-old Hindu …
- Kuwait envoy, Great Mosque of Algiers rector discuss religious cooperation 20 October 2026 4 h 04 min Kuwait Times ALGIERS: Kuwait’s Ambassador to Algeria Nawaf Boushaibah met Minister of State and Rector of the Great Mosque of Algiers Sheikh Mohammed Al-Qasimi on Monday to discuss ways to boost cooperation between the two countries in religious affairs, including …
- EXPLAINER - What the monks’ protest signals for Sri Lanka’s rule of law, economy 20 October 2026 3 h 09 min EconomyNext ECONOMYNEXT – When marching Buddhist monks bearing the banner “Nidahase Pada Yathra” arrived at the gates of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on Thursday (15), it brought a stark confrontation to the doorstep of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s …
- Pakistan erased the legacy of Khalifa Abdul Hakim 20 October 2026 2 h 59 min Awaz The Voice Amir Suhail Wani Khalifa Abdul Hakim, philosopher, researcher, translator and interpreter of Islamic thought, if a much-forgotten man today. He tried to bring Islam into a meaningful conversation with philosophy, modern knowledge, humanism and other …
- Tarique urges people of all faiths to build Bangladesh together 20 October 2026 2 h 49 min United News of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday called on people of all religions to work together to build Bangladesh, saying everyone should be recognised first and foremost as a Bangladeshi, regardless of religious identity. “This country belongs to you and me …
- Navratri festivities: temples glow with colours, prayers 20 October 2026 2 h 40 min The Express Tribune Nine-day Hindu festival to conclude today, with devotees praying for peace and prosperity KARACHI: Prayers rise from temples, offerings of prasad are made to the goddess, and the rhythmic beats of Garba and Dandiya fill the air as the city's Hindu …
- Europe Is Burning, and There's More to Come: Islam, and Hard Choices for U.S. Voters 20 October 2026 2 h 27 min Texas Insider Any government that wants to survive should understand; Its first duty is to defend – and if possible, expand – the influence of the culture that gave it life. By Eric Florack WASHINGTON, D.C. (Texas Insider Report) — Because nothing says "Border…
- US Congressman calls for action after foiled neo-Nazi temple plot 20 October 2026 2 h 03 min Asianet Newsable US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has called on federal authorities to combat domestic violent extremism and address intelligence gaps after a foiled neo-Nazi plot targeting a Hindu temple where he and his family were worshipping.US Congressman Raja …
- Migrant worker fired after seeking transfer over religious beliefs, contract discrepancies 20 October 2026 2 h 00 min Korea JoungAng Daily A Nepali Hindu worker alleges they were dismissed after seeking a transfer from a beef plant over duties omitted from the Nepali-language contract. The employment contract of a Nepali migrant worker who worked at a beef processing company in Cheongju, …
- Daniel Haqiqatjou and Julius Evola… or the Limits of Traditionalism? 20 October 2026 2 h 00 min Muslim Skeptic Some of you may have seen brother Daniel Haqiqatjou’s latest livestream, in which he takes the “12 Axes Political Compass” quiz. He discovers, perhaps to his own surprise, that his closest ideological match is none other than Julius Evola, with a …
- Chhattisgarh archaeological site gets a step closer to UNESCO World Heritage status 20 October 2026 1 h 27 min The Indian Express Sirpur, an archaeological site boasting of remains belonging to multiple religious traditions – Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism – and dating back from the 5th century up to the 12th century CE, has made it to the UNESCO’s tentative list.The development …
- Rethinking the Tai Ji Men Case Through the Lens of Epistemic Injustice 20 October 2026 1 h 16 min Bitter Winter by Karolina Maria Kotkowska* *A paper presented at the session “New Perspectives on the Tai Ji Men Case” of the CESNUR 2026 conference, Taichung, Taiwan, October 12, 2026. Miranda Fricker. Credits. Taiwan is the home of Tai Ji Men, or perhaps I should say …
- Konstantin Rudnev: A Judge Orders a Gravely Ill Prisoner Moved Against Medical Advice 20 October 2026 1 h 16 min Bitter Winter by Massimo Introvigne Rudnev with his wife in his house arrest location. Konstantin Rudnev can no longer move his arms and legs normally. His reflexes have disappeared, his heart races at 120 beats per minute while he lies still, and his blood oxygen …
- Shakahola: The red flags that preceded mass deaths 20 October 2026 1 h 09 min Nation Africa Kenya The discovery of hundreds of bodies linked to religious extremism in shallow graves in Shakahola Forest from March 20, 2023 exposed a tragedy that had been years in the making. At the centre was controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, a charismatic …
- U.S.: Four states will vote on abortion referendums in the “midterm” elections 20 October 2026 0 h 23 min Zenit (ZENIT News / Rome, 10.19.2026).- Abortion remains a defining cause for many American religious leaders, but its political prominence appears to be waning among voters as the November 2026 midterm elections approach. With ballot measures in Idaho, …
- PM to visit puja mandaps in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Ctg today 20 October 2026 0 h 18 min Daily Star Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday called on people of all religions to work together to build Bangladesh, saying everyone should be recognised first and foremost as a Bangladeshi, regardless of their religious identity. “This country belongs to you …
- Religious minorities and the promise of equal rights 20 October 2026 0 h 16 min Business Recorder EDITORIAL: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan’s latest report on freedom of religion or belief presents a sobering picture of the challenges confronting religious minorities. While recent legislation offers grounds for cautious optimism, the report …
- Myanmar’s Military Intensifies Attacks as U.S. Reopens Diplomatic Talks 20 October 2026 0 h 09 min International Christian Concern Myanmar’s military-backed government is facing renewed scrutiny over attacks on Christian communities, including the killing of pastors, the occupation of churches, and the destruction of religious sites. The developments come even as the United States has …
- Talarico Courts Muslim Voters in Irving as Early Voting Opens Statewide 19 October 2026 23 h 11 min Hoodline - California Texas state Rep. James Talarico sat down with Muslim community members and North Texas officials at a meet-and-greet in Irving as the state entered its first day of in-person early voting for the November 3 election. The gathering placed the Democratic U.S …
- Talarico Woos Muslim Voters At Irving Gathering With North Texas Officials 19 October 2026 22 h 50 min WBAP - Texas James Talarico speaks with attendees at a Muslim community meet-and-greet in Irving. | Photo posted by M Emad Salem/Facebook.State Rep. James Talarico (D-District 50) courted Muslim voters at an Irving gathering that a participant promoted with …
- U.S. lawmakers told of Pakistan’s religious rights violations 19 October 2026 22 h 27 min Christian Daily International Hulda Fahmi of Jubilee Campaign speaks on forced conversions in Pakistan earlier in 2026. Screenshot from GHRTV World News Religious freedom advocates have urged U.S. lawmakers to push Pakistan to end the abduction, forced religious conversion and marriage …