Religion in the Daily News

Religion in the Daily News

• TN govt Announces HR & CE Reforms to Curb Malpractices 18 June 2026 15 h 16 min News Today Net Chennai, June 18: The Tamil Nadu government has announced major administrative reforms in the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR & CE) Department, aiming to eliminate past malpractices and improve transparency in temple administration. In …
• A summer religious festival will continue at Wilmington church after fire 18 June 2026 15 h 04 min CBS 3 Philly - Pennsylvania For more than two centuries, Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, stood the test of time and served as a pillar of faith in the community. A fire in May ripped through the church's hallowed walls and may have structurally destroyed much …
• BuddhAI 18 June 2026 14 h 57 min Sandpoint Reader - Idaho By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff A robot named Gabi made international headlines in early May when it underwent a public initiation ceremony to become a Buddhist monk. The robot joined the Jogye Order, South Korea’s largest sect of Buddhism, by …
• Two Historic Catholic Heritage Sites in France Damaged by Fires on Same Day 18 June 2026 14 h 54 min [your]NEWS Fires struck the Sainte-Anne Chapel in Brittany and the former cloister of Condom Cathedral in southwestern France on June 12, damaging historic religious sites and destroying archival material. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Two historic Catholic heritage …
• Christians and Yoga 18 June 2026 14 h 38 min The Morung Express Dr Villo Naleo  Secretary, Social Concern, NBCC The Christian community continues to engage with contemporary cultural and religious practices in light of biblical teachings. In this context, concerns have been raised regarding the growing popularity of …
• How a jobs crisis helped Tibet become the centre of the Buddhist world 18 June 2026 14 h 25 min The Print Cockroach Janta Party protests continue across India, drawing a membership of young people with “three certificates, zero callbacks”. Too many credentials, too few seats, not enough jobs home or overseas: The CJP’s grievances, strangely, mirror those of …
• US-Iran deal leaves the future of Lebanon uncertain – and subject to Israel playing the spoiler 18 June 2026 13 h 59 min Sullivan Daily Times - Indiana The United States and Iran inked a long-awaited provisional ceasefire deal on June 17, 2026. After months of uncertainty, the people of the Gulf region can, potentially, breathe a sigh of relief, and global markets look set to be boosted by the reopening …
• Gurudwara killings deepen fears among Pakistan's minorities 18 June 2026 13 h 23 min Union of Catholic Asian News The fatal shooting of an elderly Sikh couple inside a gurdwara in Pakistan's militancy-hit northwestern province has heightened fears among religious minorities, who say they have long been targeted by radical Islamist groups. Jagannath Wanti, 72, and …
• Women’s inheritance a divine right, not a family choice: Federal Shariat Court 18 June 2026 12 h 41 min ARY News ISLAMABAD: In a significant judgment reinforcing women’s legal and religious rights, Pakistan’s Federal Shariat Court has ruled that no regional custom, family tradition, or social pressure can deprive women of their rightful share in inheritance, ARY News …
• Sri Lankan Buddhist Delegation Strengthens Cultural Links Through Visit to Borobudur 18 June 2026 12 h 22 min Lanka News Web June 18, Colombo (LNW): A delegation representing the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic recently visited Borobudur Temple as part of a cultural and religious exchange programme designed to deepen ties between Sri Lanka and Indonesia. The visit formed part …
• What Is Zeenat Aman's Hindu Name? Veteran Star Makes Surprising Revelation, Talks About Her Faith 18 June 2026 12 h 14 min Asianet Newsable Veteran actress Zeenat Aman has made a surprising revelation. In a recent interview, she shared her Hindu name, 'Laliteshwari', and opened up about her parents' different faiths and her own spiritual beliefs. Veteran actress Zeenat Aman might …
• Zeenat Aman Opens Up On Multicultural Roots, Lesser-Known Hindu Name: 'I'm Not Religious' 18 June 2026 12 h 11 min ABP Live Bollywood icon Zeenat Aman has once again grabbed attention, this time for her heartfelt views on religion and identity. In a recent interview, the actress spoke candidly about her family background, revealing how growing up amid different faiths and …
• Archbishop Fisher leads multi-faith project to encourage Australians to be counted in the 2026 Census 18 June 2026 11 h 44 min The Catholic Weekly NSW Faith Affairs Council, Buddhist Council of NSW representative Rev Heather Topp; President of the Hindu Council of Australia Sai Pravastu; Moderator of the NSW Uniting Church Rev Faaimata Havea Hiliau; Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher OP; Coptic …
• KK's main Hindu temple marks sacred ceremony 18 June 2026 11 h 30 min Daily Express Malaysia KK's main Hindu temple marks sacred ceremony Published on: Thursday, June 18, 2026 Published on: Thu, Jun 18, 2026 By: Hayati Dzulkifli Text Size: Dark Mode: Off The Sri Pasupathinathar Temple at Bukit Padang. Kota Kinabalu: The Sri Pasupathinathar …
• Hindutva leader demands UP Haj House be converted to Gaushala 18 June 2026 11 h 26 min The Siasat Daily Ghaziabad: A local Hindutva leader in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad demanded that the Haj House located in Hindan Vihar be converted into a cowshed. A video that surfaced on social media shows National Hindu Veer Sena leader Satyam Pandit telling his viewers …
• Kaaba Kiswa replaced in three-hour operation at grand holy mosque in Makkah 18 June 2026 11 h 12 min Pakistan Observer MAKKAH – The annual replacement of the Kaaba Kiswa has been successfully completed in a three-hour operation at the holy Grand Mosque in Makkah, marking a highly coordinated logistical and technical achievement at Islam’s holiest site. The General …
• Dhaka University students protest desecration of image of Lord Ram 18 June 2026 10 h 40 min The Pioneer Students of Dhaka University staged a torchlight procession in the Capital to protest against the alleged desecration of an image of Lord Ram during a demonstration in Gaibandha and to demand the resumption of construction work on a proposed Lord Ram …
• Salt Lake Buddhist Temple Members Express Concern Over Development Project 18 June 2026 10 h 24 min Buddhistdoor Global From kuer.org Congregants of the Salt Lake Buddhist Temple in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, are facing an uncertain future. City leaders are planning a new entertainment district that will reshape the neighborhood surrounding their temple and possibly …
• 15 Signs Your Church Functions Like a Cult 18 June 2026 10 h 20 min Psychology Today Most people presume that religious institutions are safe spaces and that religious leaders rarely distort or weaponize doctrine for harm. This general sentiment persists, even among people who are familiar with religious corruption and the many wars, …
• 80% complete but stalled, Why Bangladesh's Tallest Lord Ram Statue Is In Crosshairs? 18 June 2026 9 h 55 min News X 68 Bangladesh seems to be under the grip of extremists once again after the formation of new government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Earlier, the minorities were on the target the radicals and now the symbols connected to the Hindu minorities are …
• Hindu American Foundation urges to recognise rise in anti-Hindu hate and expand protection measures 18 June 2026 9 h 36 min Daijiworld News Daijiworld Media Network - Washington Washington, Jun 17: The Hindu American Foundation (HAF), a leading advocacy organisation representing Hindu Americans, has urged California's State of Hate Commission to formally acknowledge the growing incidence …
• Why Congress opposes order to recite Hindu prayers in Chhattisgarh govt schools 18 June 2026 9 h 27 min India Today A directive of the BJP government in Chhattisgarh, mandating the reciting of Hindu hymns and prayers in government schools every day, is being vehemently opposed by the Opposition Congress as an agenda of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The Congress …
• Two historic Catholic churches burn down in France in one day 18 June 2026 8 h 46 min Union of Orthodox Journalists 2824 11:17 34 Author: News The fire destroyed the roof of a 17th-century chapel in Brittany and consumed archives in the cathedral city of Condom. On June 12, 2026, two major fires broke out in France within several hours of each other, dealing a heavy …
• Cleric arrested in Nagpur rape, forced conversion case 18 June 2026 8 h 38 min The Indian Express 2 min readNagpurJun 18, 2026 01:11 PM IST The Nagpur police on Wednesday night arrested a cleric, the third accused in a case of alleged rape, blackmail, and forced religious conversion of a woman, after he surrendered, Deputy Commissioner of Police …
• President Zardari urges collective action to counter hate speech 18 June 2026 8 h 21 min Dunya News ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday called upon religious scholars, educators, media professionals, civil society organizations, academic institutions and particularly the youth to play an active role in countering hate-based …
• Abdus Salam and the jihad of the pen 18 June 2026 8 h 07 min Frontline - The Hindu Abdus Salam was born on January 29, 1926, and died on November 21, 1996. The month of June is particularly significant in understanding his legacy. On June 9, 1968, he officially opened the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste, …
• Legal battle between Sanathan Hindu Dharma Sabha and businessman over land ownership heats up in Phoenix 18 June 2026 8 h 06 min The Post A legal dispute regarding land ownership and occupation in Phoenix has escalated to the KwaZulu-Natal High Court, as the Caneside Sanathan Hindu Dharma Sabha seeks an eviction order against businessman Kader Latiff and his company, G7 Towlines. However, …
• From Vajpayee to Modi: The Sangh’s long shadow over Muslim citizenship 18 June 2026 8 h 06 min The Federal In a recent interview with eminent social scientist and scholar of Hindu majoritarian politics, its leaders and their writings, Christophe Jaffrelot said that Atal Bihari Vajpayee once alluded to Muslims not remaining “full citizens” of India if “they don’ …
• ‘Lifelong Friend Of India’: PM Modi Expreses Grief Over Buddhist Scholar Robert Thurman’s Demise 18 June 2026 7 h 36 min Ommcom News New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed condolences over the death of Padm Shri awardee Robert A. F. Thurman and said that Thurman was an “eminent scholar of Buddhism, a distinguished teacher and a lifelong friend of India”. “Through …
• BJP leader files complaint against Prakash Raj in Tirupati over remarks on Ramayana, Hindu deities 18 June 2026 7 h 16 min Maktoob Media A criminal complaint has been filed against actor Prakash Raj in a court in Tirupati over remarks he made about Hindu deities and the Ramayana during public appearances earlier this year. The complaint was filed on Monday, June 15, before the IV Additional …
• Zeenat Aman reveals her Hindu name, talks about her religion 18 June 2026 6 h 47 min The Siasat Daily Mumbai: Zeenat Aman has always been one of Bollywood’s most fearless voices, both on screen and off it. From redefining the image of the Hindi film heroine in the 70s and 80s to speaking openly about identity, ageing and society today, the veteran actress …
• Women's Congress Charts New Direction for Empowerment, Development 18 June 2026 6 h 11 min Vietnam Pictorial The 14th National Women's Congress for the 2026 - 2031 term opened in Hanoi on June 18, gathering 789 delegates representing women from diverse backgrounds, ethnic groups, religions, professions and social sectors nationwide.   Chairman of the National …
• Anti-hate bill that provoked bitter clashes over religious freedom poised to become law 18 June 2026 6 h 08 min The Globe and Mail Open this photo in gallery:A man fixes the lock of the doors of Congregation Beth Tikvah, as police investigate an alleged arson at the synagogue in the Montreal suburb of Dollard-des-Ormeaux on Dec.18, 2024.Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press The …
• Maharashtra Government To Withdraw 44 Cases For Religious, Political Protests 18 June 2026 5 h 58 min Mumbai Live A Cabinet sub-committee has decided to withdraw 44 cases filed during religious, political, and social protests in the state and recommended the same to the government, according to Advocate Ashish Shelar, Minister of Cultural Affairs, Electronics, …
• Sri Lankan delegation visits Borobudur Temple 18 June 2026 5 h 50 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. June 18 (Daily Mirror) - A delegation from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy visited Indonesia…
• Buddhist Council wants reputation protected amid rise in scam involving fake monks 18 June 2026 5 h 33 min RNZ The chair of the New Zealand Buddhist Council wants the dignity and reputation of monks protected, amid a re-emerging scam involving people dressed as monks. There has been a rise in reports of individuals dressed as monks fundraising aggressively in …
• Zeenat Aman reveals her Hindu mom named her Laliteshwari, parents had an interfaith marriage 18 June 2026 5 h 22 min The Indian Express Zeenat Aman, known for films like Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Satyam Shivam Sundaram and Don, among several other notable titles, has recently spoken about her Hindu name, Laliteshwari, that she got from her Hindu mother. Zeenat shared that her father was a …
• Anti-Conversion Laws in India: Punishments, Rules, State-Wise Laws Explained 18 June 2026 5 h 21 min News X 32 A case of forced conversion was recently reported in Nagpur. In a video, which has since gone viral, a 24-year-old woman is seen crying and pleading as her former classmate chants religious verses. The police have confirmed that the survivor has shared …
• Siraj-ul-Qulub released 18 June 2026 4 h 59 min Greater Kashmir Srinagar, Jun 17: A book "Siraj-ul-Qulub" authored by journalist Ishfaq Gowhar, was formally released at a literary and spiritual function in Srinagar. Grand Mufti Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam attended as Chief Guest, while MP Mian Altaf Ahmad was the …
• Tommy Robinson at the Oxford Union: live updates 18 June 2026 4 h 47 min The Oxford Student Tommy Robinson has arrived at the Oxford Union ahead of the debate tonight, speaking in favour of the motion ‘The West is right to be suspicious of Islam’ alongside Laurence Fox and Jonathan Sacerdoti. Michael Doward, Sir Jacob Rees Mogg, and Abdullah al …