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Mumbai's BJP leaders are pushing for a ban on goat sacrifices in housing societies during Bakr Eid, despite the BMC previously permitting religious slaughter at designated spots. Muslim community leaders warn this could spark law and order issues, arguing it infringes on festival rights and that such a ban is impractical to enforce.

The University of Houston System will discontinue its undergraduate religious studies degree due to persistently low enrollment, a decision approved by the board of regents. While the program formally closes in 2032, a minor in religious studies will remain, allowing continued access to the subject. This move reflects broader trends of declining student interest in liberal arts programs nationwide.

The Vishva Hindu Parishad has urged state governments to prohibit namaz on roads, citing constitutional and judicial directives. The organization also called on religious leaders to encourage adherence to the law, warning against practices that disrupt public life and traffic. This appeal comes amidst increased administrative scrutiny of public prayers ahead of Eid.

During a significant summit in Brussels, global Buddhist leaders and European officials stood united in their commitment to the Tibetan Buddhist community. They highlighted alarm over China's escalating encroachment into Tibetan religious autonomy, especially concerning the future of the Dalai Lama's lineage.

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India’s sharp reply to Dutch criticism framing religious freedom as a civilisational legacy — and marked a tougher pushback against Western scrutiny