Religion in the Daily News
- Hindutva leader Lalit Sharma praises Yogi model, calls for killing Muslim chiIdren before birth 20 June 2026 17 h 59 min Muslim Mirror Fresh tensions have gripped Uttarakhand’s Dehradun following inflammatory speeches by local Hindu leaders, which have sparked widespread outrage and demands for legal action over alleged hate speech and incitement to violence. The remarks surfaced days …
- Punjab Tightens Monitoring for Muharram Security 20 June 2026 17 h 21 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Pakistan/Punjab Tightens Monitoring for Muharram Security Pakistan June 20, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Punjab Tightens Monitoring for Muharram Security ———————————- Punjab Minister and Chairman of the Cabinet Committee on …
- Massive Hindu protests rock Dhaka over 'insult' to Lord Ram; immediate action sought 20 June 2026 17 h 20 min The Federal Protests broke out in various parts of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, after an image of Lord Ram was allegedly desecrated by radical Islamists who are resisting the construction of the deity’s statue in Rangpur in the northern part of the country. …
- Pope Leo XIV urges Italians to rediscover their faith during prayer before remains of St Augustine 20 June 2026 15 h 34 min CoastTV - Delaware PAVIA, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV encouraged Italians on Saturday to rediscover their lagging Catholic faith during a visit to northern Italy where he prayed before the relics of St. Augustine, the intellectual giant of the early Christian church and …
- WATCH: Churches key partners in national development- VP Mohadi 20 June 2026 15 h 14 min The Sunday News VP Mohadi Sikhumbuzo Moyo [email protected] GOVERNMENT has reaffirmed the critical role of churches in national development, describing faith-based organisations as indispensable partners in promoting social cohesion, moral renewal, youth empowerment and …
- Muslim Council of Elders condemns Niger airport terror attack 20 June 2026 14 h 48 min Sharjah24 In a statement on Saturday, the council reaffirmed its firm rejection of such terrorist and criminal acts, which are contrary to the teachings of Islam, all divine religions, human values and international norms and conventions. The council called for …
- Andrei Scrima 20 June 2026 14 h 35 min Radio Romania International Andrei, or André Scrima, theologian, philosopher, and cleric, passed through the 20th century, like all his contemporaries, with religious faith, using study and experience in an attempt to make the world a better place. RRI Encyclopedia Steliu Lambru, 20. …
- TN govt scraps Rs 246 cr temple-funded projects approved under previous DMK regime 20 June 2026 13 h 28 min The Print Chennai: The ruling TVK government has cancelled Rs 246 cr worth of projects envisaged using temple funds by the previous DMK regime. The move would also prevent the temples under the control of Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments …
- Will rip their children from wombs: Hindu Raksha Dal leader 20 June 2026 13 h 21 min The Siasat Daily Dehradun: Uttarakhand Police booked Hindu Raksha Dal leader Lalit Sharma for threatening the Muslim community by ripping out the unborn children from the womb and killing them. Days after a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) functionary, Vinod Kumar, was …
- Mosque in Chicago Suburbs Opens Doors to Visitors to Introduce Islam and Promote Community Understanding 20 June 2026 13 h 13 min Shia Waves Mosque in Chicago Suburbs Opens Doors to Visitors to Introduce Islam and Promote Community Understanding ———————————————– The Islamic Society of Northwest Suburbs in Chicago, Illinois, organized an “Open Mosque Day” to introduce non-Muslims to the …
- Shia Centers in Sydney and Melbourne Begin Muharram Mourning Programs 20 June 2026 13 h 13 min Shia Waves Shia Centers in Sydney and Melbourne Begin Muharram Mourning Programs —————————————- Shia Islamic centers in Australia have begun programs marking the start of Muharram 1448 AH, with ceremonies held in Sydney and Melbourne to commemorate the martyrdom of …
- Afghanistan’s High Shia Commission Holds Consultative Meeting on Muharram Mourning Ceremonies 20 June 2026 13 h 13 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Afghanistan/Afghanistan’s High Shia Commission Holds Consultative Meeting on Muharram Mourning Ceremonies Afghanistan June 20, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Afghanistan’s High Shia Commission Holds Consultative Meeting on …
- ‘I’ve finally found God without all the extras’: behind the surge in people converting to Progressive Judaism in the UK 20 June 2026 13 h 07 min The Guardian For Elizabeth Arif-Fear, there was no single moment when she realised she wanted to be Jewish. “It was just a journey over time,” she says. The 37-year-old interfaith activist was born Christian, then converted to Islam and was Muslim for 14 years, before …
- Bangladesh Hindus protest against Bhagwan Ram photo desecration; Chant Jai Sri Ram against radical islamist atrocities 20 June 2026 12 h 56 min Organiser Weekly Bangladesh has been a brewing ground for targeted attack, violence and atrocities against the minority Hindu community. For more than a year now, Dhaka and other regions have been witnessing heinous crimes against hindu community espoused by the radical …
- Women’s words 20 June 2026 12 h 56 min L'Osservatore Romano by Ritanna Armeni and Rita Pinci “Woman, Life, Freedom” is a powerful expression. In Persian: Zan, Zendegi, Azadi. In Kurdish: Jin, Jiyan, Azadî. This expression was first used by activists in Kurdish women’s movements. It then crossed borders, languages, …
- Tamil Nadu: TVK govt scraps Rs246 Cr commercial projects on temple lands approved under DMK, move welcomed with caution 20 June 2026 12 h 52 min Organiser Weekly The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department of Tamil Nadu has announced the cancellation of 46 temple-related infrastructure projects worth Rs. 246 crore, citing legal complications and concerns over the financial burden on temples …
- The Great American Eucharistic Congress 20 June 2026 12 h 51 min OnePeterFive Above: the open air Mass at Soldier Field in Chicago, 1926. A hundred years ago, on June 20, 1926, Chicago became, for five extraordinary days, the beating heart of world Catholicism. Along the sparkling shores of Lake Michigan, clergy, religious, and …
- Chasing Yesterday’s War: Why Recruiting Somali Youth for Old Political Battles May Be a Dead End! 20 June 2026 12 h 38 min The Reporter Ethiopia History often tests whether political movements can adapt to changing realities or remain trapped in the conflicts of the past. In Ethiopia’s Somali Region, that question has resurfaced following reports that young people were allegedly recruited under …
- 1,000 years old Masjid Ganj Shaheeda in Uttar Pradesh includes list of latest demolition of mosques, madrasas, eidgahs, dargahs and graveyards of Muslim in India 20 June 2026 12 h 08 min Dispatch News Desk Pakistan DND Special Report While much of the global media remains silent, the Modi government continues a campaign against the Muslim minority. More than 20 mosques, madrasas, Eidgahs, and Dargahs have been demolished within 45 days across India, including 1,000 …
- Did a Buddhist Sculpture Preserve an Ancient Eastern Birth Culture? 20 June 2026 11 h 47 min Kashmir Life by Iqbal Ahmad A rare Kushan-era sculpture from Pandrethan depicts Buddha’s birth and reflects the ancient tradition of childbirth at parental homes. Although in the Kashmir Valley there hardly exists any Buddhist population or any living Buddhist …
- Chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ echoes in Dhaka as Hindus hold massive protest in Bangladesh due to… 20 June 2026 11 h 46 min News24 Thousands of Hindus took to the streets of Dhaka on Friday, protesting the alleged desecration of an image of Lord Ram and the suspension of a major temple project in northern Bangladesh. The demonstrations were organised by Hindu groups and students, who …
- CoHNA welcomes Canada's new anti-hate... 20 June 2026 11 h 43 min New India Abroad The coalition says that the law includes protections sought by Hindu Canadians amid concerns about rising religiously motivated intimidation and hate incidents. Members of CoHNA Canada chapter welcomed the passage of Canada's Combatting Hate Act. …
- Departure from values of modesty leads to moral decay 20 June 2026 11 h 18 min The Royal Gazette Dressing modestly: Islam puts a high value on modesty and dignity, as was in evidence at last month’s Eid al-Adha festival in Victoria Park (File photograph by Akil Simmons) Throughout human history, the Abrahamic faiths have consistently emphasised …
- Bangladesh: Protests escalate over alleged desecration of Lord Ram’s image 20 June 2026 11 h 03 min The Hans India Dhaka: Amid rising concerns over religious intolerance, protests have intensified across Bangladesh over the alleged desecration of an image of Lord Ram by radical Islamists during a demonstration opposing the construction of the tallest statue of the …
- TN govt cancels ₹246 crore projects announced under HR&CE dept during previous regime 20 June 2026 10 h 53 min The Hindu Business Line The ruling TVK government has cancelled ₹246 crore worth of projects envisaged using temple funds by the previous DMK regime. The move would also prevent the temples under the control of Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department from …
- Tawhid Holiness Is Linked to Respecting Kaab’a and Temple Mount 20 June 2026 9 h 55 min The Times of Israel Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa Mosque is one of the most sacred places in Islam, where Muslims believe Prophet Muhammad ascended to Heaven, and nearby (600 feet) are the ruins of the Jerusalem Temple known to Jews as the Temple Mount, where they pray alongside its …
- 10 examples of religious persecution 20 June 2026 9 h 54 min The European Times 10 examples of religious persecution, from blasphemy laws to mass detention, and why these abuses remain a serious rights and policy issue. When a state closes a church, jails a blogger for alleged blasphemy, or forces a minority believer to register with …
- Bangladesh: Thousands of Hindus hold massive protest in Dhaka over alleged insult to Lord Ram 20 June 2026 9 h 39 min India TV News New Delhi: Thousands of members of Bangladesh's Hindu community took to the streets of Dhaka on Friday, protesting against the alleged insult of Lord Ram and demanding immediate action against those responsible. Carrying torches and chanting religious …
- Christian leader calls for end to 'illegal and immoral' Ukraine war 20 June 2026 9 h 29 min Christian Today Cathedral in the monastery and cave complex Kyiv Pechersk Lavra (Dormition Cathedral), a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Ukraine's most significant religious and cultural sites. (Photo: Ivars Kupcis/WCC) The General Secretary of the World …
- TN govt cancels Rs 246 crore HR&CE projects of previous regime 20 June 2026 9 h 22 min Awaz The Voice Chennai The ruling TVK government has cancelled Rs 246 cr worth of projects envisaged using temple funds by the previous DMK regime. The move would also prevent the temples under the control of Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments …
- Pope Leo XIV urges Italians to rediscover their faith during prayer before remains of St Augustine 20 June 2026 9 h 21 min Newsday - New York PAVIA, Italy — Pope Leo XIV encouraged Italians on Saturday to rediscover their lagging Catholic faith during a visit to northern Italy where he prayed before the relics of St. Augustine, the intellectual giant of the early Christian church and inspiration …
- India probes embezzlement allegations at Ram Mandir built on Babri mosque site 20 June 2026 8 h 55 min Pakistan Observer NEW DELHI – India has initiated an investigation into alleged financial misconduct involving donations collected at the Ram Mandir temple in Ayodhya, one of the country’s most prominent Hindu religious sites bult on Babri Mosque site. Uttar Pradesh Chief …
- Thousands of Bangladesh Hindus protest against Lord Ram's idol desecration 20 June 2026 8 h 51 min NewsBytes Protesters threaten to intensify agitation The protesters, led by the Hindu Mahajot, also demanded the arrest of those involved in the alleged desecration within 72 hours. They threatened to intensify their protests if their demands were not met. A …
- 'We are stronger together': WCC General Secretary Jerry Pillay on unity, persecution, Russia and the future of ecumenism 20 June 2026 8 h 48 min Christian Daily International WCC General Secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay during his exclusive interview with Christian Daily International at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva. Christian Daily International At the Ecumenical Centre on the Chemin du Pommier in Geneva — home to the …
- Madhya Pradesh Maulana arrested in Nagpur Air Force officer’s wife’s rape case ! 20 June 2026 8 h 27 min Sanatan Prabhat (Maulana is an Islamic scholar.) Nagpur, Maharashtra – Police have arrested a Maulana from Madhya Pradesh in connection with the alleged rape and attempted forced conversion of the 24-year-old Hindu wife of an Indian Air Force officer after allegedly …
- Physical, mental and religious harassment of 150 Hindu girl students and 9 Hindu employees exposed ! 20 June 2026 8 h 24 min Sanatan Prabhat ‘Corporate Jihad’ in Government Women's Industrial Training Institute in Solapur Solapur, Maharashtra – A shocking case of ‘Corporate Jihad’ has come to light in the Government Women’s Industrial Training Institute (‘ITI’) here. It has come to light …
- Religion and Religious affairs in the Limerick District Lunatic Asylum/Limerick Mental Hospital 1822-1922 20 June 2026 8 h 06 min Irish Medical Times Dr Peter Kirwan outlines the complicated religious influence on this Limerick institution Many institutions in Ireland were controlled by either the Catholic Church or the Church of Ireland in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The churches were …
- Egyptian Christian Imprisoned for Social Media Posts 20 June 2026 7 h 24 min International Christian Concern On Jan. 3, Egyptian Christian Augustinos Samaan was sentenced to five years of hard labor after he was convicted of “contempt of religion” and “misuse of social media.” Samaan has a YouTube channel on which he posts apologetics videos comparing …
- How Cambodia's Gods Were Stolen and Sold to the World 20 June 2026 7 h 21 min Cambodianess The reunited sandstone statues of Duryodhana and Bhima from Koh Ker depict a climactic battle scene from the Hindu epic Mahabharata. Both sculptures were looted from Cambodia and spent decades in major Western collections before separate repatriation …
- What Does Hindu Rashtra Mean? 20 June 2026 7 h 02 min NewsClick The objective of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is to establish a Hindu state (“Hindu Rashtra”) in India. But what exactly does a Hindu State mean? The obvious and immediate answer would be that instead of the present Constitutionally-guaranteed …