Religion in the Daily News
- Council hits back after criticism of ‘explore Islam’ event at Wigan library 29 July 2026 18 h 02 min Manchester Evening News Wigan library is due to host the event next month Wigan council has responded after concerns were raised by a councillor about an ‘explore Islam’ exhibition set to be held at a library next month. The free one-day event at Wigan library on Saturday, August …
- Teacher banned after sending pupil 'Edward Cullen type of love' Instagram message 29 July 2026 18 h 01 min Leeds Live A teacher who confessed to an "Edward Cullen type of love" and declared he would "sacrifice" his career in an Instagram message sent to a pupil has been banned from teaching. Rafiqul Islam, 34, drew comparisons to the vampire film and …
- Court Rejects Lawsuit Alleging Religious Liberty Commission Isn't "Fairly Balanced" 29 July 2026 17 h 55 min Reason Magazine FACA requires that a "[c]ommittee's members represent a fair balance of viewpoints given the functions to be performed," but it does not define what constitutes a "fair balance." As such, the statute leaves unanswered three sets of …
- Projects worth ₹148.11-cr set to boost religious tourism in Prayagraj region 29 July 2026 17 h 54 min Hindustan Times : A series of tourism infrastructure projects, including the construction of ghats, pathways, tourist facilitation centres, theme parks and beautification of prominent temples and heritage sites, will soon be undertaken across Prayagraj division under a ₹ …
- Govt committed to developing Buddhist pilgrimage sites: Maurya 29 July 2026 17 h 54 min Hindustan Times Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the ‘double-engine’ government is continuously working towards the holistic development of pilgrimage and heritage sites associated with Lord Buddha, ensuring that pilgrims visiting from across the …
- The Perplexing Connection Between Monasticism and Liberalism 29 July 2026 17 h 27 min Muslim Skeptic Guest post by Jabrail Gadgiev Among the more remarkable demonstrations of how faithfully modernity preserves the baggage of ancient philosophy is in the subject of dualism. One of the means in which dualism is described is through a dichotomy between the …
- Teacher banned from classroom after confessing ‘Edward Cullen‑type love’ to pupil 29 July 2026 17 h 23 min Daily Record & Sunday Mail Rafiqul Islam sent the message while working as a teacher at Friern Barnet School(Image: Google Maps) A teacher has been kicked out of the profession after confessing to an "Edward Cullen‑type love" for a schoolgirl and saying he’d give up his …
- From Coventry to Liverpool: how Elisabeth Frink's first and last commissions shaped the modern cathedral 29 July 2026 17 h 21 min ART UK For centuries, churches and cathedrals have served as the greatest patrons of the arts, commissioning frescoes and monumental sculptures to translate the divine into tangible human experience. In twentieth-century Britain, this legacy found one of its most …
- Engaged Buddhism: The Soka Gakkai Calls for Strict Regulation of Autonomous Weapons 29 July 2026 16 h 45 min Buddhistdoor Global Photo by Nathan Kuczmarski The socially engaged Japanese Nichiren Buddhist organization the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) has issued a public statement calling for comprehensive prohibition of autonomous weapons systems (AWS)—“weapons systems capable of …
- China Forces Monks and Nuns Out of Larung Gar After Demolishing Homes 29 July 2026 16 h 34 min The Tibet Express By Tenzin Chokyi A file photo of exiled Tibetans holding a candlelight vigil in solidarity with Larung Gar, protesting China’s 2016 demolition drive at the Tibetan Buddhist academy. DHARAMSALA, 28 July: Chinese authorities have begun forcibly removing …
- 'Infatuated' teacher confessed 'Edward Cullen type of love' to pupil in Instagram DM 29 July 2026 16 h 17 min Daily Star Rafiqul Islam sent the message while working as a teacher at Friern Barnet School(Image: Google Maps) A teacher who confessed to an “Edward Cullen type of love” and he would "sacrifice" his career in an Instagram message to a pupil has been …
- Shravan 2026: Why Is Green Colour Associated With Sawan? Significance Explained 29 July 2026 16 h 14 min Free Press Journal Shravan, also known as Sawan, is one of the most auspicious Hindu observances dedicated to Lord Shiva. This auspicious month is dedicated to Lord Shiva. In 2026, the month of Sawan will begin on July 30, and it holds deep historical and religious …
- KNEC Releases New Grade 10 Subject Selection Guidelines Ahead of Registration Deadline 29 July 2026 15 h 59 min Kenyans.co.ke The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued new instructions to schools amid the ongoing registration of Grade 10 learners, outlining the rules that will guide subject selection under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). In a circular …
- 7 Catholic Churches Are Canceling Sunday Mass Entirely as Minnesota’s Self-Destruction Continues 29 July 2026 15 h 34 min Charisma News The Roman Catholic Diocese of Crookston, Minnesota, is ending Sunday Mass for seven parishes amid declining attendance and a shortage of priests. The Grand Forks Herald reported on Tuesday that Bishop Andrew Cozzens called it one of the most difficult …
- 34th Annual Hussain Day Convention in Bengaluru: Salim Merchant, MP Pawan Khera, Imran Masood and Religious Leaders Call for Global Peace 29 July 2026 14 h 39 min News X New Delhi [India], July 29: The 34th Annual Hussain Day Convention, held at Shia Aramgah, Richmond Town, Bengaluru, emerged as one of India’s most remarkable interfaith gatherings, bringing together political leaders, religious scholars, clergy, …
- 34th Annual Hussain Day Convention in Bengaluru: Salim Merchant, MP... 29 July 2026 14 h 13 min First India New Delhi : The 34th Annual Hussain Day Convention, held at Shia Aramgah, Richmond Town, Bengaluru, emerged as one of India's most remarkable interfaith gatherings, bringing together political leaders, religious scholars, clergy, journalists, artists, …
- Indonesia to kick off independence month with interfaith prayer 29 July 2026 13 h 20 min Antara Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia will kick off Independence Month with an interfaith national prayer at the National Monument in Jakarta on August 1, with the Religious Affairs Ministry inviting the public to participate. "Let us welcome the month of …
- UN: Over 30 Ismaili prayer halls closed in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan 29 July 2026 12 h 37 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Afghanistan/UN: Over 30 Ismaili prayer halls closed in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan Afghanistan July 29, 2026 0 22 1 minute read UN: Over 30 Ismaili prayer halls closed in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan ———————————- The United …
- UN: Over 30 Ismaili prayer halls closed in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan 29 July 2026 12 h 37 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Afghanistan/UN: Over 30 Ismaili prayer halls closed in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan Afghanistan July 29, 2026 0 31 1 minute read UN: Over 30 Ismaili prayer halls closed in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan ———————————- The United …
- Supreme Court refuses to ban Lord Jagannath film, defends artistic freedom 29 July 2026 12 h 05 min The Indian Express 3 min readNew DelhiJul 29, 2026 05:08 PM IST The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed petitions seeking a ban on the release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath, observing that accepting the argument that it offends the religious sentiments of a few …
- Court dashes Christian father's hope of burying his Muslim son 29 July 2026 11 h 53 min The Standard Audio By Vocalize For a year, Samuel Charo stayed in the morgue as his father battled in a clash of religions that put his right to mental status to the test. In an intriguing but landmark case, Charo, who had converted from Christianity to Islam before he …
- Council of Churches Calls on Leaders to Govern with Integrity 29 July 2026 11 h 46 min Liberian Observer As Liberia begins the final stretch toward its bicentennial in 2047, the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has shifted the national conversation beyond ceremonial patriotism, issuing a strong call for righteous leadership, national unity and responsible …
- Victorian Cults Panel Accidentally Shares Sensitive Emails to Sect Members: 'I Feel Devastated' 29 July 2026 11 h 33 min International Business Times - United Kingdom A Victorian parliamentary committee investigating coercive high-control groups accidentally leaked the personal email addresses of hundreds of anonymous survivors, members, and journalists in Melbourne. The breach occurred when officials distributed a …
- Jarvis speaks after viral mosque video fuels conversion rumours ahead of wedding 29 July 2026 11 h 15 min Legit News Jarvis has finally addressed claims that she converted to Islam ahead of her wedding to Peller The content creator explained that the mosque video making rounds online was recorded a long time ago The content creator also clarified her current faith and …
- Tenn. governor candidate calls for ban on mosques, non-Christian religions 29 July 2026 10 h 52 min Action News 5 - Tennessee MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Tennessee state representative running for governor said he would work to ban mosques and what he described as “pagan religions” — including Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism — if elected, arguing the First Amendment does not prevent …
- General : MAIDAM Unveils New Business Zakat Logo 29 July 2026 10 h 48 min Bernama KUALA NERUS, July 29 (Bernama) -- The Terengganu Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIDAM) today launched its new business zakat logo, marking a new milestone in its efforts to enhance zakat services and outreach, during the closing ceremony of …
- Guru Purnima 2026: Astrological significance, rituals, and why it is one of most auspicious days to seek wisdom 29 July 2026 10 h 17 min News9 Live Guru Purnima 2026 is one of the most spiritually significant days in the Hindu calendar. Discover its astrological significance, sacred rituals, religious importance, and why this auspicious full moon is considered the ideal time to seek wisdom, blessings …
- Ashadha Purnima Upavas 2026: Benefits of fasting on full moon and its spiritual significance 29 July 2026 10 h 17 min News9 Live Ashadha Purnima Upavas 2026 is observed with devotion by devotees seeking spiritual growth and divine blessings. Learn the benefits of fasting on the sacred full moon, its religious significance, traditional rituals, fasting rules, and why this auspicious …
- Guru Purnima 2026: 8 Greatest gurus who shaped India and continue to inspire world 29 July 2026 10 h 16 min News9 Live Guru Purnima 2026: Celebrating great gurus who inspired generations (Photo: Pinterest) New Delhi: On Guru Purnima, India celebrates far more than a festival. It honours an idea that has shaped the country’s civilisational identity for thousands of years — …
- Ritual restored at Sri Lanka’s historic Hindu festival under tight security 29 July 2026 10 h 03 min The Pioneer A key ritual that was cancelled over an underworld threat returned to Sri Lanka’s centuries-old annual religious pageant at an ancient Hindu temple in the coastal town of Devinuwara on Tuesday amid an unprecedented security deployment, police said. Around …
- Letters to the Editor for July 29, 2026 29 July 2026 9 h 50 min West Villages Sun - Florida SAVE Act makes it harder for us to vote Editor: Facts we should know about the “Save America ACT” from Vote.org: How do most Americans register today? Online, by mail, or at the DMV. In 2022, over 18 million Americans registered or updated their …
- Chaplain Corps celebrates 251 years of serving troops 29 July 2026 9 h 00 min The Redstone Rocket - Alabama Today, the Chaplain Corps celebrates its 251st birthday. Originally founded in 1775, the Continental Congress – then headed by John Hancock – established a group of military leaders dedicated to furthering religious understanding for those in service. Upon …
- Where is everyone? 29 July 2026 8 h 54 min Meer In 1950, during an informal meeting with colleagues at Los Alamos, the famous Italian physicist Enrico Fermi asked the following question: Where is everyone? Fermi was referring to the fact that, given the vastness of the universe and the high probability …
- Buddhists Across Laos Mark Beginning of Buddhist Lent 29 July 2026 8 h 46 min Lao News Agency KPL Buddhists across the Lao PDR gathered at temples on July 29 to offer alms and perform merit-making ceremonies in observance of Boun Khao Phansa, marking the beginning of the annual three-month Buddhist Lent. The occasion, which falls on the 15th day of …
- TN govt splits HR&CE into North, South zones 29 July 2026 7 h 42 min News Today Net Chennai, July 29: In a major administrative overhaul, the Tamil Nadu government has restructured the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department by dividing it into North and South zones, with two IAS-rank Additional Commissioners …
- Hindu Hate Watch-A Weekly Tracker: 60 reported incidents of violence, temple desecration & conversion across Bharat 29 July 2026 7 h 28 min Organiser Weekly Across the week of May 25 to May 31, 2026, a series of incidents spanning India, Bangladesh, and Nepal’s neighbouring region paint a disturbing picture of escalating communal friction, repeated temple desecrations, targeted violence, and alleged organised …
- Christianity in China: Testing Religious Freedom 29 July 2026 7 h 24 min The Diplomat The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This conversation with Dr. Paul H. B. Chang – associate professor in …
- "You Want Us To Say No Films Can Be Made On Hindu Gods?" : Supreme Court Refuses To Ban 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' Movie 29 July 2026 7 h 18 min Live Law The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the applications seeking a ban on the release of the animation movie 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath'. The bench comprising Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice R Mahadevan refused to modify its earlier order of July 17 …
- Sonam Wangchuk's Wife Advocates Greater Focus On Hindu Studies In Universities 29 July 2026 7 h 05 min ABP Live Educationist Gitanjali Angmo, wife of education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, has sparked debate after calling for greater academic emphasis on Hindu philosophy and India's traditional knowledge systems in universities. Angmo, speaking at a recent event, …
- Sonam Wangchuk's Wife Advocates Greater Focus On Hindu Studies In Universities 29 July 2026 7 h 05 min ABP Live Educationist Gitanjali Angmo, wife of education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, has sparked debate after calling for greater academic emphasis on Hindu philosophy and India's traditional knowledge systems in universities. Angmo, speaking at a recent event, …