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Israeli women mobilize against ultra-Orthodox military exemptions

Exhausted by more than 14 months of war, the wives and mothers of Israeli soldiers are uniting in protest against exemptions from conscription for ultra-Orthodox men. Ultra-Orthodox residents passed by, some running, as protesters holding Israeli flags and banners shouted through megaphones demanding "conscription for all". The military has asked for extra manpower in light of the war in Gaza …

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9 hours, 24 minutes ago

Bethlehem plans another somber Christmas under the shadow of war in Gaza

Associated Press

BETHLEHEM, West Bank — The Nativity Store in Manger Square has sold handmade olive wood carvings and religious items to people visiting the traditional birthplace of Jesus since 1927. “Last year before Christmas, we had more hope, but now again we are close to Christmas and we don’t have anything,” said Rony Tabash, the third-generation owner of Nativity Store. A …

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14 hours, 32 minutes ago

With 85 Sharia courts, UK becomes western capital for Islamic rulings

India Today

Britain is emerging as the "western capital" for sharia courts, with 85 Islamic councils across the country. The Islamic Sharia Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is based in Leyton, east London, and is a registered charity that provides nikah services, talaq and khula divorce procedures. 100,000 ISLAMIC MARRIAGES IN BRITAIN REMAIN UNREGISTERED These sharia courts in the UK …

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Political, religious leaders condemn CT Ravi’s derogatory remarks against Hebbalkar

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: While Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly hit out at BJP MLC CT Ravi calling his remarks against Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar “a criminal offence”, political leaders and religious heads have also strongly condemned Ravi. Kashappanavar further referred to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s previous remark that “CT Ravi’s tongue and brain are not connected,” which he said aptly …

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1 day, 1 hour ago

Denial For Slaughterhouse Permit On Ground That A City Is A 'Religious' One Is 'Wholly Unacceptable': MP High Court

Live Law

The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently stated that denying a permit for the establishment of a slaughterhouse on the grounds that a city is religious—in the instant case, Mandsaur city—is wholly unacceptable. With this, the High Court directed the Municipal Council of Mandsaur to issue a No Objection Certificate to Petitioner Sabir Hussain, seeking permission to establish a slaughterhouse in …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

Turkiye FM meets Syria’s new leader, calls for lifting of global sanctions

Al Jazeera

Meeting comes two days after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his minister will visit Damascus to discuss the new structure in Syria. Photographs and footage shared by the Turkish ministry showed Fidan and al-Sharaa hug and shake hands, their meeting coming two days after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Fidan would be going to Damascus to discuss the …

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1 day, 19 hours ago

Christmas is the World’s Most Widely Celebrated Festival: Revanth

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy commended the Christian community for their significant contributions to education and healthcare, noting that their services often surpass those provided by the state government. Revanth Reddy referred to December as a "miracle month," pointing to its importance as the month of Jesus Christ's birth, the birth of Sonia Gandhi, and the initiation of the …

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2 days, 1 hour ago

Bangladeshi Madrasa Students Dressed as ISIS Fighters at Cultural Program

Deccan Chronicle

Pune: Dr Abraham Mathai, former Vice-Chairman of Maharashtra State Minorities Commission, has expressed deep concern over alarming reports from Bangladesh at Jessore’s Jamia Islamia Madrasa that depict students dressed as ISIS militants, holding toy guns, reportedly under the guidance of a cleric. When they grow up, they will wield real guns, swords, and grenades… pic.twitter.com/YtBBp4Px0e “These shocking visuals from a …

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2 days, 9 hours ago

Hathras Stampede Case: Court To Hear Charges Against Bhole Baba Today

ABP News

New Delhi, Dec 21 A local court will hear charges on Saturday, in connection with the tragic stampede at a religious congregation organised by self-styled godman Narayan Sakar Hari, also known as "Bhole Baba," in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district, earlier in July this year in which 121 people died. In his first public reaction to the incident, Bhole Baba had …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

Blue Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

India Today

As the holiday season approaches, many individuals find themselves navigating a complex emotional landscape. SIGNIFICANCE OF BLUE CHRISTMAS The significance of Blue Christmas lies in its recognition of the emotional struggles that many individuals face during the holiday season. KEY ASPECTS OF BLUE CHRISTMAS Acknowledgement of grief: Blue Christmas provides a platform for individuals to openly acknowledge their grief and …

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2 days, 19 hours ago

It is for historians to dig for tell-tale remains, not bigots

The Hindu

Normally, digging at historic sites is done by an archaeologist and historians in search of a lost civilisation or an ancient city or some signs of mythological events. It declares that the religious character of a place of worship existing on the 15th day of August 1947, shall continue to be the same as it existed on that day. The …

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2 days, 19 hours ago

Farrukh Dhondy | Christmas seems to come earlier every year… amid the spirit of giving

Deccan Chronicle

“Shah Jahan was obsessed with his wife Is the Taj a monument to her life Or just to her death? Though one is entitled to sneer at whole populations being induced to buy Christmas trees at uncompetitive prices, to avail of false “bargains” and to hoard soon-redundant presents, one must appreciate the fact that the consumerist celebration kills off the …

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2 days, 23 hours ago

Affordable, experiential travel destinations on Bengalureans’ itineraries for holiday season

The Hindu

The end of the year usually means travel for most people as schools declare holidays and working employees do their best to utilise their leaves left for the year. Private travel agencies have noted that apart from families and couples planning tours, this year, millennial and Gen-Z groups are also booking group packages as they look to balance their year-end …

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Teacher who was jailed after row over transgender pupils and refusing to 'call a boy a girl' is 'RELEASED from prison after his punishment is deemed to be having no effect'

Daily Mail

Irish teacher Enoch Burke, who was jailed for a third time in September after he was involved in a transgender row over him refusing to 'call a boy a girl', has reportedly been released from prison after his punishment was deemed to be ineffective. The Evangelical Christian had been jailed for contempt of court in September after defying a High …

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3 days, 1 hour ago

Takeaways from AP’s reporting on young nuns

Associated Press

Less than 1% of nuns in the United States today are 30 or younger. From sharing flip phones to wearing habits, nuns choose a radical life In August, Zoey Stapleton, 24, joined the Franciscan Sisters, T.O.R of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother — a community in rural Toronto, Ohio. Power found support through the Labouré Society, a Catholic nonprofit organization …

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3 days, 6 hours ago

UP: Four Injured In Stampede At Meerut Religious Gathering. VIDEO

ABP News

Four people were injured as a stampede broke out during a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut on Friday. The attendees pushed their way out of the entry gate due to which women standing outside fell and could not escape the outflux of crowd leading to the stampede. In July this year, a massive stampede killed 121 people -- mostly …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Sleeping pods built at Prayagraj Railway Station for travellers

India TV News

Mahakumbh 2025: To ensure comfort to travellers, sleeping pods are being built at Prayagraj Railway Station ahead of the religious congregation. Indian Railways, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh State Bridge Corporation, has undertaken a project to elevate railway tracks to remove level crossings before next year's Maha Kumbh. The Caretaker of the sleeping pods at Prayagraj Railway Station, Vishwajit …

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Aurangzeb's descendants are now rickshaw pullers, claims Yogi Adityanath

India Today

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday courted controversy with his remarks on Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and his lineage. Speaking at an event in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP leader claimed that descendants of the controversial Mughal ruler are now living near Kolkata, earning their livelihood as rickshaw pullers. Highlighting what he described as the "divine justice of history", Adityanath …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Tirumala to have vision document in line with Chandrababu Naidu's Vision 2047

India Today

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams announced the launch of Tirumala Vision 2047, an initiative aimed at the sustainable development, environmental management, and heritage conservation of the town. This initiative aligns with the state government's Swarna Andhra Vision 2047, with an emphasis on transforming Tirumala into a globally recognised model of spiritual and sustainable growth. The initiative aims to blend traditional aesthetics with …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

U.S. holds first meeting with rebels in charge of Syria

LA Times

A Syrian man holds the Syrian opposition flag as he passes by a picture of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus, Syria, on Dec. 9, 2024. Senior U.S. diplomats traveled to Damascus Friday and held a first-ever meeting with the rebels who toppled longtime dictator Bashar Assad. U.S. officials said they pressed the transitional government established by rebels to …

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3 days, 21 hours ago

TTD invites experts to draft Tirumala Vision 2047 document

Deccan Chronicle

The devasthanam has issued a Request for Proposal, inviting experienced agencies to contribute their expertise for planned development, heritage preservation and environmental sustainability of the sacred Tirumala hill town. Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has already emphasised the importance of preserving Tirumala’s cultural and religious heritage while incorporating sustainable and contemporary design principles to enhance pilgrims’ experience. His vision focuses …

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3 days, 23 hours ago

Salisbury Cathedral: The Independent readers raise £90,000 to return 13th-century Bible to where it was written

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A rare 13th-century Bible will return to its ancestral home …

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4 days, 4 hours ago

Thane man attacked with acid by father-in-law over honeymoon dispute

Deccan Chronicle

Thane: A 29-year-old newly married man from Maharashtra's Thane district suffered injuries after his father-in-law flung acid at him following a dispute over his honeymoon destination, an official said on Thursday. The son-in-law, Ibad Atik Falke, is admitted to a hospital, while accused Jaki Gulam Murtaza Khotal is on the run, said senior inspector SR Gaud of the Bazarpeth police …

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PM Modi attends Christmas celebrations at George Kurian's residence in Delhi | VIDEO

India TV News

Christmas 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today attended the Christmas celebrations at Union Minister George Kurian's residence in the national capital. "Attended the Christmas celebrations at the residence of Union Minister Shri George Kurian Ji. Also interacted with eminent members of the Christian community," Modi said on X. PM Modi took part in the festivities celebration at George Kurian's house …

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Israeli women mobilize against ultra-Orthodox military exemptions

Bethlehem plans another somber Christmas under the shadow of war in Gaza

With 85 Sharia courts, UK becomes western capital for Islamic rulings

Political, religious leaders condemn CT Ravi’s derogatory remarks against Hebbalkar

Denial For Slaughterhouse Permit On Ground That A City Is A 'Religious' One Is 'Wholly Unacceptable': MP High Court

Turkiye FM meets Syria’s new leader, calls for lifting of global sanctions

Christmas is the World’s Most Widely Celebrated Festival: Revanth

Bangladeshi Madrasa Students Dressed as ISIS Fighters at Cultural Program

Hathras Stampede Case: Court To Hear Charges Against Bhole Baba Today

Blue Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

It is for historians to dig for tell-tale remains, not bigots

Farrukh Dhondy | Christmas seems to come earlier every year… amid the spirit of giving

Affordable, experiential travel destinations on Bengalureans’ itineraries for holiday season

Teacher who was jailed after row over transgender pupils and refusing to 'call a boy a girl' is 'RELEASED from prison after his punishment is deemed to be having no effect'

Takeaways from AP’s reporting on young nuns

UP: Four Injured In Stampede At Meerut Religious Gathering. VIDEO

Mahakumbh 2025: Sleeping pods built at Prayagraj Railway Station for travellers

Aurangzeb's descendants are now rickshaw pullers, claims Yogi Adityanath

Tirumala to have vision document in line with Chandrababu Naidu's Vision 2047

U.S. holds first meeting with rebels in charge of Syria

TTD invites experts to draft Tirumala Vision 2047 document

Salisbury Cathedral: The Independent readers raise £90,000 to return 13th-century Bible to where it was written

Thane man attacked with acid by father-in-law over honeymoon dispute

PM Modi attends Christmas celebrations at George Kurian's residence in Delhi | VIDEO