Religion in the Daily News
- Creating a place to heal where believers are few 1 July 2026 0 h 44 min Christian Daily International In a location where there are few Jesus-followers, life is not easy for anyone. Rising levels of persecution make it especially difficult for many Christians. Churches are regularly targeted and burned to the ground. Pawel Wewiorski/Getty Images Sira* …
- 2 statues of Catholic saints: Religious objects or public art? 30 June 2026 23 h 46 min Deseret News - Utah This article was first published in the State of Faith newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Monday night. The statues of two saints, Saint Michael the Archangel and Saint Florian, are at the heart of a civic dispute that has …
- COLUMN: Is there more than one path to heaven? 30 June 2026 23 h 44 min The Kentucky Standard Christians insist there is only one way to heaven, as salvation is associated with believing in Jesus Christ — nothing or no one else. The foundation of their evangelistic mission is declaring that Jesus is THE way, and all other religions are counterfeit …
- The controversy over lamp-lighting in Kerala : What is the soul of a Nation – Culture or Religion ? 30 June 2026 23 h 40 min Sanatan Prabhat Ms Fatima Thahliya, the first woman MLA of the Indian Union Muslim League in Kerala, lit a traditional oil lamp (Nilavilakku) during an inauguration programme at Perambra. This has created a major controversy there. Her party and other Islamic …
- Secularism and the ‘Hindu Rashtra’ 30 June 2026 23 h 40 min Sanatan Prabhat Nurturing equal respect for all faiths is possible only in a ‘Hindu Rashtra’ ! The insertion of the word ‘Secular’ in the Constitution is unconstitutional India must be declared a ‘Hindu Rashtra’ ! In Britain, religious leaders have the authority to make …
- Murtis of Hindu Deities found in the basement of Jama Masjid in Bharuch (Gujarat) 30 June 2026 23 h 38 min Sanatan Prabhat Bharuch (Gujarat) – Ancient Murtis (Idols) of Hindu Deities, along with Murtis associated with Jain Tirthankars, have reportedly been found in the sealed basement of the 700-year-old Jama Masjid. A video circulated recently claimed there were many ancient …
- Amazon Insults Aryabhata : Hindu Janajagruti Samiti serves legal notice 30 June 2026 23 h 38 min Sanatan Prabhat Mumbai / New Delhi – A sharp legal notice has been served to e-commerce giant Amazon India for mocking ancient India’s legendary mathematician and astronomer, Aryabhata, in its latest commercial advertisement. Issued by Supreme Court Advocate Amita …
- Major win for Hindu unity : Maharashtra Government suspends the controversial ‘Devasthan Inam Abolition Draft Act’ 30 June 2026 23 h 38 min Sanatan Prabhat Nagpur (Maharashtra) – The Maharashtra Revenue Minister, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, announced a major decision in Nagpur regarding the suspension of the proposed ‘Maharashtra Devasthan Inam Abolition Draft Act 2026. This pro-temple move has been warmly …
- Khadijah Farrakhan, Nation of Islam ‘First Lady,’ wife of Minister Louis Farrakhan, dies at 90 30 June 2026 22 h 49 min Amsterdam News - New York Khadijah Farrakhan, wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, died June 27, the Nation announced. She was 90. Sign up for our FREE acclaimed newsletters! The news mainstream media just doesn't cover. Racial justice journalism since 1909. “The …
- Number Of World Religions? 30 June 2026 22 h 06 min Patheos The number of world religions is way more than three [Image by MasterTux from Pixabay]The Earth is a big place, so what’s the number of world religions found in it? A recent directive by the US Secretary of Defense brought that question to the forefront. …
- By God's grace, my son has returned: Father of Shamli man who returned to Hinduism 30 June 2026 21 h 51 min The Hans India New Delhi: Ayush Malik's father on Tuesday expressed relief after his son returned to Hinduism, months after Ayush's wife and her father were arrested in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, on charges of alleged forced religious conversion. Speaking to …
- Iraq’s authorities arrest 300+ suspects in June 30 June 2026 21 h 36 min Shafaq News 2026-06-30T17:58:46+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraq's National Security Service (INSS) arrested 301 suspects in eight security and criminal cases during June, the agency said on Tuesday. Those busted included 26 on …
- Mapping faith across South Asia 30 June 2026 21 h 34 min Ke Alaka'i - Hawaii Photo by NEV: Notizie Evangeliche In the mosaic of South Asia, where ancient traditions meet modern statecraft, the definition of religious freedom is as varied as the region’s geography. Across the seven nations of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, …
- State expands its Live Local Act 30 June 2026 19 h 59 min St. Pete Catalyst - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed another update to Florida’s Live Local Act, continuing the state’s effort to accelerate affordable housing construction while further limiting local control over qualifying projects. The legislation, HB 1389, takes effect July …
- Shamli man reconverts to Hinduism after converting to Islam over relationship 30 June 2026 19 h 43 min Madhyamam A resident of Shamli district, Ayush Malik, who had earlier converted to Islam while in a relationship with a woman, has returned to Hinduism, saying that he took the decision after witnessing the emotional distress caused to his parents. A video …
- Uzbek committee chairman: Strengthening cooperation in religion and education across the Turkic world is essential 30 June 2026 19 h 30 min APA Strengthening cooperation in the fields of religion and education across the Turkic world is essential, Chairman of the Religious Affairs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sodik Toshboyev said at the first meeting of the heads of religious …
- UPND HATES CHURCHES – SAYS KAMPYONGO 30 June 2026 19 h 15 min Zambian Observer UPND HATES CHURCHES – SAYS KAMPYONGO Shiwang’andu parliamentary candidate Stephen Kampyongo has accused the United Party for National Development (UPND) government of a pattern of persecution, claiming that the abandonment of Heroes Stadium by Jehovah’s …
- Leo names religious sister to lead Vatican dicastery 30 June 2026 18 h 52 min The Catholic Herald Continuing a trend begun by Pope Francis, the Pope today named a Religious sister to lead a Vatican dicastery as prefect, ahead of a cardinal who will become the pro-prefect. Reliably anticipated beforehand by Messa in Latino, Tuesday’s daily bulletin saw …
- Screening of documentary Tirupparankundram Files cancelled 30 June 2026 18 h 50 min The Hindu The screening of the documentary Tirupparankundram Files at a preview theatre in Nungambakkam was cancelled on Tuesday following opposition from a few Hindu Munnani cadres, despite the organisers having obtained police permission. The Tamil Nadu Digital …
- Shaligram Sheela sculpture in Jomsom becomes centre of religious faith 30 June 2026 18 h 45 min OnlineKhabar Photo: Screengrab from fb Mustang, June 30 The 22-foot-tall Shaligram Sheela sculpture, carved into a rock on the bank of the Kaligandaki River in Jomsom, Ward 4 of Gharapjhong Rural Municipality, is becoming a centre of religious faith. Sculptors from …
- Screening of documentary ‘Tirupparankundram Files’ cancelled 30 June 2026 18 h 20 min The Hindu The screening of the documentary ‘Tirupparankundram Files’ at a preview theatre in Nungambakkam was cancelled on Tuesday following opposition from a few Hindu Munnani cadres, despite the organisers having obtained police permission. The Tamil Nadu Digital …
- Shared Muharram Heritage: Hindus lead Tazias, Sikhs serve water 30 June 2026 17 h 19 min Sabrang India Throughout June 2026, the month of Muharram was observed across the length and breadth of India with deep religious devotion, solemn dignity, and widespread peaceful participation, beyond the traditional mourning processions and the profound expressions of …
- Mumbai Horror: School Bus Crushed By Falling Tree In Mumbai; One Child Dead, Five Injured 30 June 2026 17 h 17 min The Times of India After Converting To Islam For Love, UP's Ayush Malik Returns To Hinduism | Watch A dramatic new twist has emerged in Uttar Pradesh's high-profile conversion controversy involving Ayush Malik. After embracing Islam, changing his name to Mohammad Ali …
- Hate Crime Data Base Against Muslim in May 2026: BJP Ruled States Account For 100% Incidents 30 June 2026 16 h 50 min Muslim Mirror Since the ascent of the BJP-led government in 2014, incidents of hate crimes targeting Muslims across India have surged significantly. Data reveals that approximately 85% of these attacks involve individuals associated with the BJP or its allied Hindu …
- CRL Rights Commission launches inaugural Hindu community committee 30 June 2026 16 h 26 min Sunday Tribune The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) has established its inaugural Section 22 Committee for the Hindu community, a move aimed at strengthening engagement …
- Dia Mirza Religion: Born To A Hindu Mother, Christian Father - Which Faith Does 'Ikka' Star Follow? 30 June 2026 15 h 40 min ABP Live Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Dia Mirza comes from Hindu, Christian, and Muslim family background. She identifies with no religion, emphasizing humanity above identity. Mirza questioned religion's role in Indian …
- UP man returns to Hinduism months after converting to Islam 30 June 2026 15 h 35 min Telengana Today A Uttar Pradesh man who had converted to Islam earlier this year has returned to Hinduism, citing his parents' distress. The development comes amid an ongoing police investigation into allegations of unlawful religious conversion linked to his earlier …
- PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING | Future of God: It’s Personal 30 June 2026 15 h 31 min The Humanist Now and then, people contemplate imponderable questions such as: What is consciousness? What existed before the Big Bang? Or, what came first – the chicken or the egg? Another such question could easily be: What is the future of God? Who might be …
- BOOK EXCERPT: A Baby Teaches Me the Truth 30 June 2026 15 h 31 min The Humanist The following excerpt is from the new book, “What’ll We Do With All the Churches?” by Steve Perron. His book is unique among the growing field of memoirs and commentaries on faith and religious deconstruction in that it is built around 13 original songs, …
- Russian House in Dhaka holds half-yearly press meet: Importance of unity, mutual respect & intercultural dialogue stressed as 30 June 2026 15 h 21 min Bangladesh Post Ahammad Parvej Khan The officials at the Russian House in Dhaka, on Tuesday highlighted Russia's rich cultural diversity, emphasizing the country's many nationalities and religions, while underscoring the importance of unity, mutual respect, and …
- Exam ordered in case of kidnapped Christian girl in Pakistan 30 June 2026 15 h 18 min Christian Daily International Nadeem Masih and wife Nadia Nadeem plead for recover of daughter Amber Nadeem. Screenshot from video A court in Pakistan has ordered a medical examination to determine the age of a Christian girl abducted, forcibly converted to Islam and married to a …
- Iranian clerics call for Trump’s assassination 30 June 2026 15 h 14 min Yahoo News Iran’s most senior clerics have called for the assassination of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. In a 10-point statement, members of the Assembly of Experts said the killing of “the criminal American president” and “the wicked prime minister of the …
- Inquiry into religious radicalisation to focus on political Islam and infiltration in Swedish society 30 June 2026 15 h 12 min Government Offices of Sweden The Government has decided to appoint an inquiry to examine the extent of religious radicalisation in Sweden, with a focus on political Islam, sometimes referred to as Islamism. The inquiry will analyse the consequences of religious radicalisation on …
- 'We Have No Problem': Hindu Raksha Dal Chief Pinky Chaudhary On Ram Temple Donation Row 30 June 2026 14 h 30 min Free Press Journal Hindu Raksha Dal national president Pinky Chaudhary on Tuesday defended the donations made for the Ram Temple, saying Hindus have no objection to how the funds are being discussed and alleging that the issue is being unnecessarily politicised to tarnish …
- Telangana High Court Refers Disputes Over Demolition & Reconstruction Of Kanyaka Parameshwari Temple To Endowments Authority 30 June 2026 14 h 28 min Live Law The Telangana High Court has directed the competent authority under the Telangana Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act to conduct a detailed enquiry into allegations concerning the demolition and reconstruction of the historic Sri …
- Wilkes observing 250th with parade, more 30 June 2026 14 h 14 min Wilkes Journal-Patriot - North Carolina Months of preparation will culminate Saturday with events celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary, including a parade through the Wilkesboros with patriotic-themed floats. The local America 250 Committee asked all Wilkes County churches with bells to …
- 'I Am Proudly Muslim': Moroccan Actress Soundous Moufakir Explains Why She Performed Hindu Pooja For Brand Launch 30 June 2026 11 h 54 min Free Press Journal Moroccan Actress Soundous Moufakir Explains Why She Performed Hindu Pooja For Brand Launch, Says 'My Hindu Team...' | Moroccan-French model and actress Soundous Moufakir has launched her premium skincare brand, Moromaa. To mark the occasion, she …
- Buddhist Monks Complete Three-Day Walk for Peace in Northern England 30 June 2026 11 h 43 min Buddhistdoor Global From theboltonnews.co.uk Buddhist monks and supporters took part in a three-day pilgrimage on 26–28 June across parts of northern England, aiming to promote peace, compassion, and community harmony. The “Walk for Peace UK – Temple to Temple” began at 9 a.m …
- Sultan: Banditry, Terrorism Have No Place In Islam 30 June 2026 11 h 41 min Arise News The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared that banditry, terrorism, kidnapping and other forms of criminality have no place in Islam, urging Nigerians …
- IBB: Translation of Quran To Nupe Will Deepen Understanding, Practice Of Islam 30 June 2026 11 h 41 min Arise News Former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has lauded the translation of the Quran into Nupe Language, saying it would Deepen the Understanding, practice and study of Islam. Babangida said at the presentation of the translated Quran …