Religion in the Daily News
- Churches can fund anti-Prop 1 campaign without revealing donors, AG says 31 August 2026 21 h 06 min Boise State Public Radio - Idaho New guidance from the Idaho Attorney General’s Office finds that churches can spend money supporting or opposing ballot initiatives without disclosing their donors under certain circumstances. The opinion from Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s office …
- “Islam A Superior Religion,” Karnataka Higher Education Minister, BJP Demands His Sacking 31 August 2026 20 h 33 min Deccan Chronicle BENGALURU: “I wish to state that among all religions, Islam is a superior religion. It starts with humanity,” stated Karnataka Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy at a gathering in Koppal on Sunday triggering a row on Monday with Bharatiya Janata …
- 100-year-old Hindu temple ‘demolished’ in Pakistan 31 August 2026 20 h 30 min The Tribune (Chandigarh) An over-century-old Hindu temple has been demolished reportedly to incorporate its land in a madrassa in the Punjab province of Pakistan, officials and minority bodies said on Monday. Area residents, minority bodies and a political party said a group of …
- PM warns against religious division 31 August 2026 20 h 05 min Fiji Sun Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reassured Fiji's non-Christian communities that their faith, freedom and place in the country must remain protected. In a statement this morning, following the presentation of the Constitutional Review Commission' …
- 'Bending knee to Islam': Gov. Hochul’s hijab sparks outrage in NY, two weeks before 9/11 anniversary 31 August 2026 20 h 01 min The Economic Times New York Governor Kathy Hochul is facing fierce criticism after wearing a hijab during a visit to the Islamic Cultural Center of New York. Hochul said the gesture was meant to show respect for the Muslim community and its religious customs, but …
- Buddhist ceremony held to pray for people affected by mudslide 31 August 2026 19 h 50 min CGTN Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po presides over a Buddhist ceremony at Tashilhunpo Monastery in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, August 31, 2026. /China Tibet Online Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po presides over a Buddhist …
- The small North Yorkshire village with two Grade II* listed churches 31 August 2026 19 h 06 min The Northern Echo The village, close to the A19 between Yarm and Stokesley, has long been associated with the Crathorne family, whose landholding can be traced back to the 14th century. Its historic core also includes Crathorne Hall, now a hotel, while 21 listed buildings …
- Religious freedom under growing threat worldwide, experts warn at Catholic gathering in Italy 31 August 2026 18 h 49 min EWTN News RIMINI, Italy — Freedom of religion or belief, a pillar of human dignity and democratic societies, is threatened in many regions of the world by persecution, discrimination, and faith-related violence. In an international context marked by conflicts and …
- Nationalism of two kinds threatens Sri Lanka’s Christians 31 August 2026 18 h 27 min Christian Daily International Minority ethnic Tamil men pray in the Hindu temple on August 12,2015 in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images For decades, religious persecution in Sri Lanka was framed mainly as Sinhala-Buddhist nationalist campaigns against Christians …
- 180 Religious Leaders @UniversalOnenessCelebration In NYC, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Addresses Thousands In US Diaspora 31 August 2026 17 h 59 min News India Times Calls on Indian Americans to be loyal to ‘karma bhumi’ and appeals for ‘unity in diversity’ Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat addressing the gathering at Madison Square Garden August 29, 2026. PHOTO: Universal Oneness Celebration. New York …
- Did not speak ill about any religion, all beliefs are great: Karnataka Minister Rayareddi 31 August 2026 17 h 49 min The Print Koppal (Karnataka), Aug 31 (PTI) With his statement that Islam is “greater” than other religions eliciting sharp reactions, Karnataka Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddi on Monday clarified that he did not speak ill of any religion, and said that …
- Century-old Hindu temple demolished in Pakistan's Punjab, minority bodies seek action 31 August 2026 17 h 46 min The Pioneer An over century-old Hindu temple in Pakistan's Punjab province has been demolished, with minority groups and local residents alleging that its land was sought to be incorporated into an adjoining madrassa, while the government has maintained that the …
- Jewish presence predates Islam in Arabia 31 August 2026 17 h 30 min CNRS News The discovery of a previously unknown village in a region of Saudi Arabia that was thought to be only sparsely populated during Late Antiquity reveals the presence of sedentary Jewish communities just before the advent of Islam. The archaeologist Jérôme …
- Indian Minister Praises Islam, Asserts: The Holy Quran is Not Exclusive to Muslims 31 August 2026 17 h 28 min Shia Waves Indian Minister Praises Islam, Asserts: The Holy Quran is Not Exclusive to Muslims Basavaraj Rayareddi, the Minister of Higher Education in the Indian state of Karnataka, praised Islam and the human and ethical values it encompasses, affirming that the …
- MSG Hosts a Far-Right Hindu Nationalist 31 August 2026 16 h 45 min Hellgate - New York On Saturday around noon, a few hundred people convened on the sidewalk outside Madison Square Garden to protest the "Universal Oneness Celebration," an event ostensibly about interfaith unity that tapped Mohan Bhagwat—leader of the far-right …
- Buddhist monks chant mantras in Italian Roman Catholic church 31 August 2026 16 h 41 min Union of Orthodox Journalists Buddhist monks performed a memorial ritual at the ambo of a Catholic parish in Como. Catholic priest Giusto Della Valle permitted a Buddhist rite to be performed at the ambo of the parish during a memorial service for a deceased woman. The rector of the …
- Jesuit priest says Pope Benedict was wrong about Islam 31 August 2026 16 h 32 min LifeSite News Father Felix Körner called Pope Benedict XVI’s characterization of Islam as irrational as ‘a factual error.’ (LifeSiteNews) — A Jesuit theologian has accused Pope Benedict XVI of a “factual error” in his 2006 Regensburg address, claiming the pope …
- Theocratic Fascism and the Emerging Political Order of the Middle East 31 August 2026 16 h 09 min The Free Press This essay examines whether political mechanisms historically associated with fascism are necessarily dependent upon secular nationalism, or whether analogous mechanisms can emerge within a religious revolutionary state. The Islamic Republic of Iran …
- America’s Sharia Panic Challenged in New Satirical Book, Run! Sharia Is Coming, by Director Faizan Syed 31 August 2026 15 h 30 min EIN Presswire New satirical book uses comedy to challenge fear-driven political myths about Sharia, Islam, religious freedom, and the "threat" of Muslim life in America. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- New book uses …
- CAN Calls for Tight Security at Mosques, Churches After Niger Worshippers’ Abduction 31 August 2026 14 h 49 min The News Chronicle The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State chapter, has called on the government to strengthen security at places of worship, particularly during Friday Jumu’at prayers and Sunday church services across the state. The Chairman of CAN in Niger …
- ‘Islam superior to all religions’: Karnataka minister’s remark sparks BJP-Congress war; resig ... 31 August 2026 14 h 30 min India Blooms Bengaluru/IBNS: A fresh political faceoff between the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) erupted in Karnataka after state Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy triggered a controversy by calling Islam superior to all other religions, …
- Karnataka: Why shouldn’t I start new religion? asks Rayareddy 31 August 2026 14 h 24 min The Siasat Daily Koppal: Karnataka Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy on Monday, August 31, sought to clarify his controversial remarks on Islam while visiting the Anjaneya temple in Yelburga and the Maddaneshwara Mutt in Bodur village in Koppal district. …
- Catholic priest says woman found God ‘in the Buddha’ during funeral speech 31 August 2026 13 h 50 min LifeSite News Father Giusto Della Valle called Buddha ‘the Enlightened One’ and said Buddhism ‘illuminate[s] the path of many peoples’ during a funeral ceremony inside a Catholic church. COMO, Italy (LifeSiteNews) — A Catholic priest praised Buddha as “the …
- Kashmir commemorates the Prophet’s birth anniversary with processions and widespread religious activities 31 August 2026 13 h 49 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Kashmir/Kashmir commemorates the Prophet’s birth anniversary with processions and widespread religious activities Kashmir August 31, 2026 0 42 1 minute read Kashmir commemorates the Prophet’s birth anniversary with …
- Karnataka minister’s ‘greatest religion’ Islam remark sparks BJP-Congress row 31 August 2026 13 h 44 min The Economic Times Bengaluru: Karnataka Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddi’s remarks describing Islam as the “greatest religion” and expressing his desire to undertake the Haj pilgrimage triggered a political row on Monday, with senior BJP leaders accusing the …
- Compel Religious Organisations In Residential Areas to Sound... 31 August 2026 13 h 14 min Modern Ghana Weak enforcement in Ghana is at the heart of lawlessness in the country. Citizens build on Ramsar sites, green spaces, engage in irresponsible mining, open burning and noise pollution, because there are hardly any consequences for breaking the law. A case …
- In Texas, ordinary Muslim religious practices are increasingly being treated as political threats 31 August 2026 12 h 53 min The Daily Advance - North Carolina (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Asma Uddin, Michigan State University (THE CONVERSATION) Elected officials across Texas are increasingly treating ordinary Muslim religious …
- Shobha Karandlaje attacks K’taka Minister over ‘Islam’ remarks, accuses Cong of pleasing Rahul 31 August 2026 12 h 39 min Mangalorean Shobha Karandlaje attacks K’taka Minister over ‘Islam’ remarks, accuses Cong of pleasing Rahul Bengaluru: Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour & Employment Shobha Karandlaje on Monday launched a scathing attack …
- Karnataka minister’s ‘Islam superior to other religions’ remark triggers political uproar 31 August 2026 12 h 39 min Mangalorean Karnataka minister’s ‘Islam superior to other religions’ remark triggers political uproar New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday criticised Karnataka Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddi over his remarks, where he described Islam …
- Fityanul Islam a partner in peaceful coexistence -Uba Sani 31 August 2026 12 h 11 min Blueprint Newspapers Limited Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said that collaboration between members of Fityanul Islam First Aid Group and security agencies across the country, has enhanced peaceful coexistence in Nigeria. Speaking at the national seminar and award ceremony …
- Sunni youth leader defends Kanthapuram’s directive on women at religious events 31 August 2026 11 h 58 min The Hindu Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar. File A senior Sunni youth leader has defended the directive issued by the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama led by Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar asking Muslim organisations to prevent women from mixing with men in …
- Karnataka minister’s ‘superior’ remark on Islam draws BJP’s ire, seeks his resignation 31 August 2026 11 h 55 min Madhyamam The high regard Karnataka Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy has expressed for Islam, describing it as superior to other religions, and his desire to undertake the Haj pilgrimage at least once in his lifetime, have drawn the ire of the BJP, …
- No religion is bad: K'taka Minister Rayareddy defends his 'Islam superior' remarks 31 August 2026 10 h 57 min The Hans India Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Higher Education Basavaraj Rayareddy on Monday, while defending his earlier remarks that Islam is superior, said he had not stated that other religions are inferior. “What’s wrong with my statement? I stated that there are …
- Hindu Vishwa Bandhu event in Canada: ‘If Hindus awaken, the world awakens’: RSS Sarsanghachalak invokes Hindu DNA 31 August 2026 9 h 58 min Organiser Weekly Toronto, Canada: “Those who are open-minded and knowledgeable embrace the concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam-the belief that the entire earth is one family. While individuals in the material world may differ in body, shape, and complexion, in essence, we are …
- Karnataka Congress Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy’s remark, “Islam is the best religion” sparks row 31 August 2026 9 h 53 min Organiser Weekly Koppal : Congress minister Basavaraj Rayareddy has sparked a political and social controversy after describing Islam as the “best religion” and expressing his desire to undertake the Haj pilgrimage. His remarks, made at a mass marriage programme organised …
- RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's Big Hindu-Muslim Message In New York Sparks Political Debate 31 August 2026 9 h 34 min Business Today RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat delivered a strong message on unity, inclusivity and Hindu-Muslim coexistence during an event in New York. Addressing the Indian diaspora at Madison Square Garden, Bhagwat stressed that different religions may follow different paths …
- K'taka Minister Defends Praising Islam, Says All Religions Are Great 31 August 2026 9 h 10 min Asianet Newsable Karnataka Minister Basvaraj Rayareddi defended his praise for Islam, clarifying he did not mean other religions are inferior. He stated he admires certain values in Islam and believes all religions are great and should be respected. Karnataka Minister …
- Why the Manusmriti row exposes the myth of Hindu unity 31 August 2026 8 h 43 min Frontline - The Hindu When Rahul Gandhi attacked the “Manusmriti mentality” as part of his assault on patriarchy, why did so many Hindus feel so outraged? Even Hindus who are critics of the RSS have been angered by Rahul Gandhi’s remark. Their arguments are different. Some say …
- Don't rank religions: BJP to Karnataka Minister over Islam remark, accuses Cong of ‘anti-Hindu mindset’ 31 August 2026 8 h 32 min The Hans India Bengaluru: Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka on Monday launched a sharp attack on Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddi over his reported “Islam is superior” remarks, accusing the Congress party of …
- Owaisi MP calls Bhagwat’s Hindu-Muslim remarks “oldest trick in RSS playbook”; Priyank Kharge asks why Hindu Rashtra becomes “inclusivity” abroad 31 August 2026 7 h 55 min Maktoob Media AIMIM chief and senior parliamentarian Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday hit out at RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over his remark that a Hindu who believes there should be no Muslims in India would “not remain Hindu”, calling it the “oldest trick in the RSS playbook” …