Religion in the Daily News
- Truth Recovery report uncovers Fermanagh's role in NI's mother and baby homes system 8 July 2026 18 h 14 min IMPARTIAL REPORTER Published on Tuesday, the report examines the operation of Mother and Baby Homes, Magdalene Laundries and workhouses that were operated by the Catholic Church, religious orders, Protestant organisations and the State until the 1990s. Drawing on evidence …
- Tamil Nadu approaches SC against High Court order on quota for Islam converts 8 July 2026 17 h 53 min India Today The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court judgment that struck down its decision to extend reservation benefits under the Backward Class Muslim (BCM) category to people who converted to Islam from Backward …
- The Funeral the Cameras Missed: How Iranians Really Marked Khamenei’s Death 8 July 2026 17 h 41 min Algemeiner Journal IRAN — The world watched Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral from above. Aerial shots of packed Tehran streets, interviews with weeping loyalists, breathless dispatches from Western social media influencers — this was the story beamed around the globe. But …
- Books behind bars 8 July 2026 17 h 38 min The Hindu (This story is part of The Hindu on Books newsletter that comes to you with book reviews, reading recommendations, interviews with authors and more. Subscribe here.) Dear reader, On July 4, a Delhi court dismissed the bail applications of Umar Khalid and …
- Giving to Caesar: Tanzania turns to faith leaders to promote tax ethics and voluntary compliance 8 July 2026 17 h 32 min Christian Daily International Yusuph Mwenda, the Commissioner General of the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), in a recent tax compliance workshop. TRA brought together Christian and Muslim leaders to promote integrity, accountability and voluntary tax compliance. TPSF Tanzania's …
- Khamenei’s Funeral: The Invisible Majority of Iran That Quietly Celebrates 8 July 2026 17 h 27 min Algemeiner Journal The Funeral the Cameras Missed: How Iranians Really Marked Khamenei’s Death IRAN — The world watched Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral from above. Aerial shots of packed Tehran streets, interviews with weeping loyalists, breathless dispatches from Western …
- Bombay HC Refuses To Quash FIR Against Printing Press Owner, Employee In Banner Case Over Alleged Religious Enmity 8 July 2026 17 h 23 min Free Press Journal The Bombay High Court declined to quash criminal proceedings over a banner allegedly promoting religious enmity and hurting religious sentiments | File Photo Mumbai, July 8, 2026: The Bombay High Court has refused to quash criminal proceedings against a …
- "Temple of All Gods" Instead of the House of the Mother of God: Why the Authorities Want a Pantheon in the Lavra 8 July 2026 17 h 17 min Union of Orthodox Journalists The monks were expelled from the Lavra, concerts and culinary shows were held there, and sacrilegious manipulations were performed with the relics. And now a neo-pagan pantheon is being built. On June 28, 2026, Constitution Day, President V. Zelensky spoke …
- Petra Jaya woman jailed 12 months for insulting Islam on Facebook 8 July 2026 16 h 58 min Borneo Post Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Suhailah (front) at the Kuching Court Complex. KUCHING (July 8): The Sessions Court here has sentenced a woman to 12 months in prison for making a grossly offensive comment about Islam on Facebook. Judge …
- Chhattisgarh High Court Dismisses Plea Against Mandatory ‘Gayatri Mantra’ in State Schools, Rules ‘Moral Instruction’ Permissible 8 July 2026 16 h 31 min Deccan Chronicle Raipur: The Chhattisgarh high court has dismissed a plea seeking a directive to the Vishnu Deo Sai government to stop implementing its June 12 order, making it mandatory for the students in state-run schools to recite Hindu religious hymns such as ‘Gayatri …
- Exiled from Bhutan, Hindu diaspora finds a home in Ohio 8 July 2026 16 h 24 min Marion Star - Ohio July 8, 2026, 12:14 p.m. ET Thousands of Hindus exiled from their homeland of Bhutan have found solace during their annual festival in Galion. Nearly 10,000 members of the Global Bhutanese Hindu Organization are expected to visit the Om Center Divya Dham …
- Social Work, Conversions and NGO’s 8 July 2026 16 h 15 min Muslim Mirror NGOs are much in the news these days for various reasons. From the ramparts of Red Fort Prime Minister, RSS Pracharak, Narendra Modi declared that RSS is the biggest NGO of the World. Incidentally there was another aspect with this NGO, that it is a non- …
- Landslide at Rohingya camp kills eight children in Bangladesh 8 July 2026 15 h 57 min Yahoo News Dhaka (dpa)- At least eight children have been killed in a landslide triggered by heavy rain at a Rohingya refugee camp in south-eastern Bangladesh, officials said on Wednesday. Rescuers recovered the bodies of the children from the debris after a hillside …
- Nigerian lady who converted from Islam to another religion speaks out, shares journey 8 July 2026 15 h 53 min Legit News A Nigerian woman who converted from Islam to Christianity shared her faith journey in a TikTok video that has sparked debate online Responding to a comment claiming no faithful Muslim would convert to Christianity, the woman shared her experience so far …
- Opinion: Christian Missions in Central Asia: Religious Freedom and Social Tensions 8 July 2026 14 h 51 min Times of Central Asia Central Asia has long been a crossroads of civilizations, cultures, and religions. For more than two millennia, the region has connected East and West, with Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and indigenous belief systems coexisting, …
- Is Ndlozi trying to return to politics after address in Iran? 8 July 2026 14 h 18 min The Citizen (South Africa) Questions have been raised whether former EFF MP, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is jumping back into active politics after he addressed a crowd in Iran’s capital Tehran this week. Ndlozi is in Iran attending the funeral of the country’s religious and political leader, …
- Why did world’s largest Muslim-majority nation have Lord Ganesha on its currency? PM Modi’s Indonesia visit brings shared heritage into focus 8 July 2026 13 h 54 min News9 Live Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Indonesia visit has revived interest in the fascinating story of Lord Ganesha on Indonesia's 20,000 rupiah banknote. Discover how the world's largest Muslim-majority nation preserves its ancient Hindu heritage and …
- One State Under Whose God? 8 July 2026 13 h 33 min Texas Observer If Texas is, as its pledge of allegiance states, “one state under God,” this begs a question. What God? Whose God? For many Texans, it’s undoubtedly the Christian God, because (so they say) we’re a Christian nation. They can point, for instance, to the 190 …
- Catholic bishop accepts honor by Buddhists after funding Buddhist statue, school 8 July 2026 13 h 28 min LifeSite News The Catholic bishop called his Buddhist honor a ‘powerful sign’ for ‘peace’ after years spent funding Buddhist religious buildings, monks, and a school teaching Buddhism. PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (LifeSiteNews) — A Catholic bishop who helped fund the …
- Ayodhya scam breaks Modi’s ‘Hindu Vatican’ dreams, raises BJP’s stakes in UP 8 July 2026 13 h 10 min The Federal Even before the 1980s – before its transformation into the central flashpoint of Indian national politics – Ayodhya was universally respected among Hindus. However, its status, popularity, and role in a devotee’s quest for personal salvation were quite …
- How South Korea Is Rebranding Buddhism for Gen Zs 8 July 2026 12 h 19 min TVC News Nigeria Just down the street from a 14th-century Seoul temple where worshippers make offerings and bow at the feet of three giant golden Buddha statues, a store named Buddhz sells statuettes, prayer bead bracelets, hats and t-shirts.... Just down the street from …
- Massive crowds pack Iraq's Najaf for Khamenei funeral amid soaring tensions 8 July 2026 12 h 09 min Saudi Gazette NAJAF — Massive crowds packed the streets of Najaf on Wednesday as the coffin of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was carried through the holy city in a solemn procession, marking Iraq's tribute to the late leader in the heartland of Shia …
- PM Modi offers prayers at 1,000-year-old Prambanan Temple in Indonesia, shares stunning aerial footage | Watch 8 July 2026 11 h 31 min India TV News Jakarta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (July 8) visited the nearly 1,000-year-old historic Prambanan Temple complex in Indonesia and offered prayers at the historic temple, which is dedicated to the Hindu Trimurti-Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and …
- Ayatollah's Funeral Continues In Iraq 8 July 2026 11 h 23 min Kentucky News Network The body of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, arrived in Iraq today (Wednesday, July 8) as part of a dayslong funeral procession. Thousands of mourners gathered in Najaf, one of Shia Islam's holiest cities, to pay their respects …
- Rajasthan: From Giral to Islampur, how locals are contesting development and historical identity 8 July 2026 11 h 14 min Sabrang India In the summer of 2026, two unrelated but equally significant socio-political grassroots agitations unfolded almost simultaneously. One emerged from the lignite mines of Giral in Barmer district, where workers, land-losers, and local youth demanded jobs and …
- The Destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70: Historical Context, t... 8 July 2026 11 h 11 min Modern Ghana Abstract The destruction of Jerusalem and its Temple in AD 70 stands as one of the most consequential events in Jewish and Christian history. Beyond marking the end of the Second Temple period, the event significantly reshaped Jewish religious identity, …
- Iraq’s holy cities honor Khamenei with massive funeral processions 8 July 2026 10 h 38 min Daily Times Published on: July 8, 2026 3:29 PM Thousands of mourners gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Najaf on Wednesday as the funeral procession of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei moved through streets filled with worshippers and religious figures. Iraqi …
- Never-before-seen footage shown during day 2 of preliminary hearing reveals Tyler Robinson’s movements through UVU campus, DNA links him to crime scene 8 July 2026 10 h 28 min The Post Millenial The defense sought to block the video from being published, saying that they believe it would play a "big role in the trial," and the publication of it in the courtroom "would seriously impact our ability to get a fair trial." The …
- Tamil Nadu moves SC against High Court ruling denying backward class status to converts to Islam 8 July 2026 10 h 23 min Maktoob Media The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court judgment that held a person who converts to Islam cannot automatically claim the status of a Backward Class Muslim (BCM) for reservation. The appeal challenges …
- Chhattisgarh HC dismisses plea against Hindu prayers in government schools, says no fundamental rights violation proved 8 July 2026 10 h 23 min Maktoob Media The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed a petition challenging a State government circular directing government schools to recite Saraswati Vandana, Gayatri Mantra, Guru Mantra and other prayers during morning assemblies, holding that the challenge was …
- Restore Britain councillor issues legal threat after deputy leader questions online posts 8 July 2026 10 h 17 min Nation.Cymru Councillor Owain Clatworthy, Restore Britain Councillor for Bridgend. Credit: Lewis Smith Emily Price A Restore Britain councillor has threatened a deputy council leader with legal action after she raised concerns about a series of online statements he …
- African Church leaders to converge in Harare for continental unity summit 8 July 2026 10 h 08 min Southern Eye More than 300 delegates from at least 36 African countries are expected to gather in Harare next week for a landmark joint summit hosted by the Council for Churches in Africa (CCA) and the Pan African religious leaders’ assembly, organisers have announced …
- How Black Churches Built the Civic Infrastructure That Kept the Nation Alive 8 July 2026 9 h 52 min The Nonprofit Quarterly Image Credit: Oladimeji Odunsi For Unsplash+ As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Americans will once again hear the familiar stories about the nation’s foundations. It will highlight the Founding Fathers, the constitutional conventions, …
- World Nonviolence Organization Urges NATO Leaders to Act on Human Rights Protection in Syria 8 July 2026 9 h 37 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Syria/World Nonviolence Organization Urges NATO Leaders to Act on Human Rights Protection in Syria Syria July 8, 2026 0 0 1 minute read World Nonviolence Organization Urges NATO Leaders to Act on Human Rights …
- Narendra Modi visits 1,000-year-old Prambanan Temple in Indonesia, shares majestic aerial view of the holy site 8 July 2026 9 h 30 min India Blooms Indian PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited the 1,000-year-old Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta, a religious site dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma. While visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Modi shared an aerial view of the temple …
- Crowds pack Iraq's Najaf for Khamenei funeral amid soaring tensions 8 July 2026 9 h 28 min Daily Sabah Masses packed the streets of Najaf on Wednesday as the coffin of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was carried through the holy city in a solemn procession, marking Iraq's tribute to the late leader in the heartland of Shia Islam. Iran launched …
- Tamil Nadu moves SC against Madras HC order on backward status of converts to Islam 8 July 2026 8 h 50 min The Hindu Supreme Court. File | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar The Tamil Nadu government has appealed against a Madras High Court decision that a convert to Islam cannot claim the status of Backward Class Muslim. Also read | A convert to Islam cannot claim the …
- PM Modi offers prayers at Indonesia's Prambanan Temple 8 July 2026 8 h 40 min Awaz The Voice Yogyakarta Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited the nearly 1,000-year-old historic Prambanan Temple complex, accompanied by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The Prime Minister also offered prayers at the historic temple which is …
- Selangor sultan says no Friday prayers at malls for now 8 July 2026 8 h 36 min Free Malaysia Today The Selangor Islamic religious council said Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah’s decree reinforces the role of mosques as the primary centres of worship for Muslims. (Selangor Tourism pic) SHAH ALAM: Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has not granted …
- Former Iran supreme leader Ali Khamenei's coffin arrives in Iraqi city of Najaf for processions 8 July 2026 8 h 35 min The Jerusalem Post The coffin of Iran’s former supreme leader Khamenei arrived in Iraq’s holy city of Najaf on Tuesday after funeral ceremonies in Iran, bringing a multi-day procession to one of Shi'ite Islam's most sacred sites following the leader's death in a …