Religion in the Daily News
- Why speak abroad on Hindu-Muslim unity? Alvi questions Bhagwat 30 August 2026 20 h 06 min Muslim Mirror Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Sunday challenged RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks on Hindu-Muslim unity delivered during a US visit. Alvi asked why such a message was necessary abroad if no serious communal divide existed in India. Alvi was responding to …
- Fityanul Islam a partner in peaceful coexistence – Uba Sani 30 August 2026 19 h 43 min Daily Post 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 of …
- RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Speaks On Hindu-Muslim Unity In New York; Sparking Praise And Political Debate 30 August 2026 19 h 37 min India Today Speaking at the Universal Oneness event at Madison Square Garden in New York City during a 17-day world tour marking the centennial of the RSS, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat advocated for Hindu-Muslim unity and inclusivity. Bhagwat stated that a true Hindu can …
- Karnataka Minister Sparks Row Over Islam Remarks; BJP Demands Removal Alleging Anti-Hindu Bias 30 August 2026 19 h 37 min India Today A political controversy has erupted in Karnataka following remarks by a state minister regarding Islam, describing it as a scientific religion and greater than all other faiths. The minister stated that there are misconceptions about Islam and mentioned …
- Karnataka minister's 'Islam great religion' remark sparks BJP backlash 30 August 2026 19 h 36 min India Today Karnataka Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddi has sparked a political row after saying Islam is "shreshta dharam" or a "great religion" compared to other faiths while speaking at a Muslim community mass marriage programme. He …
- DC Edit | Actions Must Match Words Of RSS Chief 30 August 2026 19 h 27 min Deccan Chronicle RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s statements in New York that a Hindu who believes Muslims should be driven out of India cannot remain a Hindu is not immediately at variance with a tradition of the right-wing organisation, for it has made similar noises pregnant …
- Karnataka minister Basavaraj Rayareddy expresses desire to undertake Hajj pilgrimage 30 August 2026 19 h 18 min The News Mill Karnataka Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy described Islam as a great religion that teaches humanity and expressed his aspiration to perform the Hajj pilgrimage at least once. Speaking at a mass marriage programme organised by the Muslim community in Kuknoor …
- Owaisi denounces Mohan Bhagwat’s Hindu-Muslim unity remarks as ‘old RSS trick’ 30 August 2026 19 h 18 min The News Mill All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi criticised Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on August 30 for his recent comments on Hindu-Muslim unity, describing the statements as “an old trick from the RSS …
- Hundreds protest Hindu nationalist paramilitary leader Mohan Bhagwat's visit to New York 30 August 2026 18 h 53 min Middle East Eye Activists rallied outside of Madison Square Garden in New York in protest of an event featuring Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of India's Hindu nationalist paramilitary organisation, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The “Universal Oneness” event, …
- Islam is ‘greater’ than other religions, says K’taka Minister Rayareddi 30 August 2026 18 h 52 min The Print Koppal (Karnataka), Aug 30 (PTI) Karnataka Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddi on Sunday said Islam is “greater” than other religions, and also expressed his desire to visit Mecca, but claimed that he cannot do so being a non-Muslim. The minister …
- Islam ‘greatest’ religion, says Karnataka Minister, BJP slams ‘anti-Hindu’ mindset, demands apology for ‘demeaning Sanatana’; what exactly happened? 30 August 2026 18 h 47 min News24 The BJP, which is opposition in Karnataka, lashed out at the ruling Congress government in the state on Sunday after Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddi called Islam “greater” than other religions, and expressed his desire to go on a Hajj …
- "Hindutva is not welcome here": Hundreds protest outside RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s US event 30 August 2026 18 h 42 min Maktoob Media Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Madison Square Garden on Saturday to protest an event featuring Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, with demonstrators demanding that the United States revoke his visa and sanction the Hindu …
- Germany Election: Churches Warn Against Far-Right Party As It Gains Ground 30 August 2026 18 h 27 min ABP Live Flags flutter in the wind outside Magdeburg's Catholic cathedral. "Love thy neighbor, dialogue, human dignity, solidarity. VOTE CONSCIOUSLY!", they proclaim. Just a few minutes' walk away, a sign on the building of the Protestant …
- Bringing women onto public platforms in this manner causes great destruction: Kanthapuram 30 August 2026 18 h 18 min Mathrubhumi Last Updated: 30 August 2026, 11:00 PM IST Kanthapuram said such views had been taught by knowledgeable religious scholars, particularly leaders of Samastha, for the past 100 years. Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliyar | Photo: Mathrubhumi Kochi: Islamic …
- Chief Imam Ilyasi backs RSS chief's Hindu-Muslim unity statement 30 August 2026 18 h 04 min Asianet Newsable Chief Imam Dr Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi backed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement on Hindu-Muslim unity, calling it historic. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis also supported the remarks, stating that tolerance is the soul of Hindutva. Chief Imam, All …
- Florida requires Catholic schools to allow students not to be vaccinated for religious reasons 30 August 2026 17 h 58 min CiberCuba The Attorney General of Florida, James Uthmeier, has initiated a confrontation with the Catholic Church by demanding that its schools allow students to be exempt from vaccination requirements when their parents cite religious reasons. He warned that …
- Christianity 30 August 2026 17 h 44 min Reset Doc Albeit with a great historical variety of beliefs and practices, it has maintained as a shared element the profession of faith in Jesus, seen as the Son, incarnate, who died and then rose from the dead, of the only God, Lord and Creator, of Biblical …
- RSS chief Bhagwat revisits the 'Hindu Rashtra' question, says ‘Hindu who wants no Muslims...' 30 August 2026 17 h 20 min Hindustan Times RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that anyone who believes India should have no Muslims “will not remain Hindu,” stressing the message of unity and shared humanity during his New York visit. Speaking at the ‘One World One Humanity’ faith leaders’ conference …
- ‘Oldest trick in RSS playbook’: Owaisi hits back at Mohan Bhagwat's ‘Hindu-Muslim unity’ remarks at NYC event 30 August 2026 17 h 18 min Hindustan Times Reacting to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement that any Hindu who thinks India is not for Muslims is not a Hindu, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi said that it is the “oldest trick” in the Sangh's “playbook”. Owaisi, in a post on X on Sunday, cited …
- Opinion: Raksha Bandhan -The Bond That Distance Cannot Break 30 August 2026 17 h 07 min News India Times Representative photo. A community member ties Rakhi to Officer Pratik Patel at the Rakhi Day celebration at the Hindu Temple Community Center in Flushing, NY. PHOTO : NYPD For millions of Indian origin people living across the world, festivals are not just …
- Germany's Christian Churches take a stand against far right 30 August 2026 16 h 12 min Deutsche Welle Flags flutter in the wind outside Magdeburg's Catholic cathedral. "Love thy neighbor, dialogue, human dignity, solidarity. VOTE CONSCIOUSLY!", they proclaim. Just a few minutes' walk away, a sign on the building of the Protestant …
- Pakistan demolishes 200-year-old Sikh Gurdwara in Quetta; Historic minority heritage land sold for commercial project! 30 August 2026 15 h 28 min Organiser Weekly The demolition of the nearly 200-year-old historic Shri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Quetta has triggered fresh concern over the protection of Sikh religious heritage and minority properties in Pakistan. The site, once a centre of faith and history for …
- UP: Hindu youth assaulted for being with Muslim woman in hijab; Ghaziabad Police probe viral video 30 August 2026 15 h 26 min Organiser Weekly A case of moral policing has come to light from Indirapuram in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, after a video showing the assault of a youth identified as Shivam went viral on social media. According to reports, Shivam was at a park near Gaur Green Society with …
- When Faith Becomes Data: What the Joshua Project reveals about missionary targeting in India! 30 August 2026 15 h 26 min Organiser Weekly As a Sikh, the idea of religious freedom is not an abstract constitutional principle for me. It is deeply connected to the history of my faith. Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji gave his life defending the right of another community to practise its religion. The Sikh …
- Mundeshwari Mandir: Exploring India’s 1,900-year-old Hindu shrine and its ancient legacy in Bihar 30 August 2026 15 h 21 min Organiser Weekly Kaimur: India is home to thousands of ancient Mandirs, many of which stand as enduring symbols of the country’s religious traditions, architectural heritage and civilisational history. Among them, Mundeshwari Mandir in Bihar’s Kaimur district occupies a …
- Opposition accuses Bhagwat of doublespeak over diversity remarks, BJP hails his message 30 August 2026 15 h 16 min Telengana Today RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks advocating unity in diversity and Hindu-Muslim coexistence in the US triggered a political clash in India. Opposition parties accused him of doublespeak, while BJP leaders praised his message as an authentic expression of …
- Allahu Akbar! California's Bill to Recognize Islamic Holidays Poised to Reach Newsom's Desk 30 August 2026 15 h 09 min Red State California Democrats are moving to put two Islamic holy days on the official state calendar — while giving public schools the green light to shut their doors and “celebrate” the religious observances in classrooms. But apparently they had to call Christmas …
- 'Tolerance Is Soul Of Hindutva': Maharashtra CM Fadnavis backs Mohan Bhagwat's 'Hindu-Muslim Unity' Remarks 30 August 2026 14 h 56 min Free Press Journal 'Tolerance Is Soul Of Hindutva': Maharashtra CM Fadnavis backs Mohan Bhagwat's 'Hindu-Muslim Unity' Remarks | File Photo Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis backed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks in the US, …
- Tolerance is soul of Hindutva: Fadnavis backs RSS chief's remarks 30 August 2026 14 h 54 min Asianet Newsable Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis supports RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement that tolerance is the soul of Hindutva and that a true Hindu accepts Muslims in India. Fadnavis added that while Hindus don't initiate attacks, they will counter-respond …
- Owaisi slams Bhagwat's 'unity' remarks, calls it 'old RSS trick' 30 August 2026 14 h 54 min Asianet Newsable AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi slammed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks on Hindu-Muslim unity, alleging it's an 'old RSS trick' to present a different image globally while its key thinkers hold contrary views on minorities. All India …
- 'Apostasy Is Death In Islam, But Bharat Ratna In Hinduism': Anand Ranganathan's Blasts Rahul Gandhi 30 August 2026 14 h 24 min The Times of India Anand Ranganathan challenges Rahul Gandhi’s use of Manusmriti in a wider debate over patriarchy and women’s rights. He accepts that the passage describing women’s dependence on father, husband and sons is patriarchal. But he argues that Rahul Gandhi is …
- Wish to undertake Haj at least once: Minister Rayareddy 30 August 2026 14 h 15 min The Siasat Daily Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister of Higher Education Basavaraj Rayareddy has described Islam as one of the world’s greatest religions and expressed a desire to undertake the Haj pilgrimage at least once in his lifetime. Speaking at a mass marriage programme …
- Muslims, Sikhs, Christians—how minorities are reading Mohan Bhagwat’s New York speech 30 August 2026 14 h 02 min The Print A critic who cannot concede a good sentence can’t examine a bad one. RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, at an interfaith summit in New York on 29 August, recalled Muslims who had asked him after his Delhi lectures of 2018 whether they would be driven out of …
- In Mohan Bhagwat's NYC Visit, a Divided Diaspora & 'New Definition' of a Hindu 30 August 2026 13 h 47 min The Quint The event opened with two promotional videos highlighting the beauty of Hinduism and its global influence, followed by musical performances spanning India's diverse musical traditions. One group, Jalosh–Dhol Tasha, whipped the arena into a frenzy with …
- A Field Trip to One Faith Isn’t Comparative Religion 30 August 2026 13 h 15 min California Globe Fifteen-year-old girls at Palo Alto High School were handed hijabs and encouraged to wear them if they wanted to fit in with the visit. Their classmates were handed Qurans to take home. A Council on American-Islamic Relations chapter director gave them a …
- Maharashtra CM Fadnavis endorses Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks on Hindu-Muslim unity and tolerance 30 August 2026 12 h 58 min The News Mill Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed support for Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s comments made in the United States, describing tolerance as the essence of Hindutva. Speaking in New York on August 29, Bhagwat …
- Owaisi criticises RSS chief Bhagwat’s Hindu-Muslim unity remarks as contradictory 30 August 2026 12 h 58 min The News Mill Asaduddin Owaisi, President of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), criticised Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s comments on Hindu-Muslim unity, accusing the organisation of presenting a misleading image internationally …
- Bhagwat’s Hindu-Muslim remarks spark political row 30 August 2026 12 h 57 min Daijiworld News Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi New Delhi, Aug 30: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent remarks on Hindu-Muslim unity in New York have triggered political reactions, with BJP leaders backing his assertion of inclusivity while …
- Religious Rituals Compared to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Rituals 30 August 2026 12 h 51 min Southwest Florida Online News Stanford University neurobiologist Robert Sapolsky explains the Biological Basis of Religiosity by showing that common religious rituals share clear behavioral and brain patterns with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a mental health condition marked by …
- Tolerance is the soul of Hindutva: Devendra Fadnavis 30 August 2026 12 h 48 min Telengana Today Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said tolerance is the “soul” of Hindutva while endorsing RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks on Hinduism’s inclusive nature. Fadnavis stressed that tolerance means respecting all religions but does not imply …