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'Raped by a dog': Westminster debate on grooming-gang survivor testimonies

Westminster Hall heard harrowing accounts from grooming-gang survivors detailing horrific abuse by predominantly Pakistani-origin men. Victims described trafficking, rape, and torture, with some noting offenders targeted "almost exclusively white girls." Parliament is now revisiting the issue, with a focus on the role of ethnicity and religion in these crimes.

The Times of India

What happened to Henry Nowak and why has his murder caused outcry?

Vickrum Digwa, 23, was jailed for life to serve a minimum of 21 years for stabbing Henry Nowak with a knife, which he carried as part of his Sikh religion

The Independent UK

Eliminating language, culture & faith: Xi's repression of Uyghurs enters new phase

China's Xinjiang crackdown shifts focus from camps to identity, language, and religion. Despite claims of re-education graduates, a vast network of prisons, surveillance, and boarding schools persists. Uyghur culture faces suppression through education and labor programs, sparking renewed international concern over alleged crimes against humanity.

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JD Vance Admits Hindu Wife Usha Is Unlikely To Convert To Christianity, Unveils Her 'Vicious' Role

JD Vance's new memoir on faith reveals his Hindu wife Usha as his toughest editor, as he clarifies past remarks about her religion and reflects on their interfaith marriage.

International Business Times UK

UCC Bill not against any religion, seeks protection for women: NDA members tell Assam Assembly

Assam MLAs are discussing the Uniform Civil Code Bill. They state the bill aims to protect women's rights and does not target any religion. Tribal communities are exempt, preserving their traditional laws. The bill seeks to ban polygamy and mandate live-in relationship registration. Supporters believe it is a historic step…

The Economic Times

FIR against Mamata Banerjee over 'Ganda Dharma' remark

An FIR has been registered against TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Sanatan Dharma at an Eid celebration last year. A lawyer's complaint states Banerjee referred to the religion as "ganda dharma" (dirty religion), hurting followers' sentiments and promoting disharmony. The FIR includes charges of criminal…

The Economic Times

UK police raid revives hunt for clues in German woman’s disappearance in India

After nearly seven years of uncertainty surrounding Lisa Wiese's disappearance in Kerala, her family is cautiously optimistic following a police raid on the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in the UK. Having joined the sect soon after her arrival in India in 2019, her case has remained a haunting…

The Times of India

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Pope Leo takes aim at AI in encyclical

FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes David Gibson, journalist and director of Fordham University's Center on Religion and Culture. On Monday, Pope Leo XIV set out his sweeping vision for AI and humanity. His first encyclical – a special papal letter that's sent to bishops in the Roman Catholic Church –…

France 24

Family of missing woman hope raid on UK-based sect will bring answers

Seven years after Lisa Wiese went missing, a police raid on the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light has given her family a glimmer of hope

The Guardian - UK

Boards of Canada: Inferno review – after 13 years away, their prodigal return is a big disappointment

The Scottish electronic duo remain hugely influential – but their new album’s interrogation of religion is dubious, and the drum programming is worse still

The Guardian - UK

What Jefferson and Madison would have thought about ‘rededicating’ the US to God

Thousands of Americans prayed on the National Mall on May 17, 2026, during “Rededicate 250”: a day-long rally to “come together in prayer and worship ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday,” as organizers described it. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, one of many Republican politicians and conservative Christian leaders to…

The Conversation

Decided to revive scholarship for economically weak students, stop religious allowances: Bengal CM

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the revival of the Vivekananda Merit Scholarship Yojana. This scheme will support economically weaker students regardless of their background. The government is discontinuing religion-based financial aid. The Chief Minister also emphasized improving government educational infrastructure and implementing the National Education Policy. Efforts are…

The Economic Times

In God We Trump: MAGA's Project Big MAC (Make America Christian) unfolds on the Mall

A recent prayer event in Washington, backed by the White House, has sparked debate about religion and nationalism. Thousands gathered for 'Rededicate 250,' with speakers advocating for America to be a Christian nation. This event highlights a trend of merging American identity with Christianity, a move critics liken to a…

The Times of India

Bengal's BJP govt to implement 7th Pay Commission, free travel & Annapurna Bhandar for women

West Bengal's new BJP government, under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has approved the 7th Pay Commission for state employees to bridge the pay gap with central staff. The cabinet also decided to halt religion-based incentive schemes and introduce free bus travel for women from June 1, alongside the Annapurna Bhandar…

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A record-breaking race and Catholic blessing highlight the role of faith for Kenyan runners

A Catholic church in Eldoret, an epicenter of global long-distance running in the north Rift Valley region of Kenya, is in the spotlight after a runner prayed there and later won the London Marathon

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What Udhayanidhi Really Meant About Sanatana Dharma

One statement. One word. And suddenly, the entire country was debating faith, equality, and freedom. When Udhayanidhi Stalin spoke about Sanatana Dharma, outrage exploded across social media and political circles. Many believed he was attacking religion itself. Others claimed his words were aimed at caste inequality and social discrimination. But…

The Economic Times

Hinduism way of life, not mandatory to go to temple to prove belief: SC

The Supreme Court observed Hinduism as a 'way of life,' stating that temple visits or rituals aren't mandatory to remain Hindu. Even lighting a lamp at home suffices to prove faith, the nine-judge bench observed. This significant observation came during hearings on discrimination at religious sites, including Sabarimala, and the…

Times Life

5 Powerful Hanuman Lessons About Confidence & Inner Strength

Among all the revered figures in Hindu tradition, Hanuman continues to inspire millions not only as a symbol of devotion, but also as one of the greatest representations of courage, discipline, loyalty, and inner power. In the Ramayana, Hanuman is often remembered for his extraordinary physical strength and heroic acts.…

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Quote of the day by German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: “I cannot believe in a God who wants to be praised all the time”

Few philosophers in history have dared to challenge human thinking as boldly as Friedrich Nietzsche. More than a century after his death, his words continue to spark debate because they challenge authority, morality, religion, truth and the way society shapes human behaviour. One of his most quoted remarks still is,…

The Independent UK

Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI

Tech companies are increasingly seeking guidance from faith leaders to shape artificial intelligence

Euronews

Israel army investigating after soldier seen desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

The Israeli military said on Thursday it "respects freedom of religion and worship, as well as holy sites and religious symbols of all religions and communities."

The Independent UK

Worship attendance at churches up for the first time in decades, according to new report

A new study from the Hartford Institute of Religion Research showed that the median-sized congregation in the U.S. grew from 60 people to 70 people, the first growth in average house of worship attendance in years

The Independent UK

Does frequent worship lead to better mental health? Often, but not always, experts say

There is a long-running discussion about the role that religion can play in enhancing personal well-being and lowering the risk of mental health problems

The Independent UK

I’m a historian. The Founding Fathers didn’t want a Christian nation, so how did we get here?

This long-standing debate over the founders’ religious intentions has gained renewed intensity with the approaching 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4

The Times of India

'Jesus Christ is not THE son of God': Hindu Americans defend Vivek Ramaswamy as old clip resurfaces

As Vivek Ramaswamy is facing flak for an old video where he was explaining his faith vis-à-vis Christianity to an Iowa voter, the Hindu American community strongly defended Vivek's religion and questioned the unofficial religion test that he has to give every day ahead of the primary on May 5.

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