Xenophobia
Pakistan, Philippines call for global unity through interfaith dialogue at UN
Pakistan and the Philippines urged the international community at the UN to strengthen interfaith harmony, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence through dialogue, as they presented a resolution promoting global peace and understanding.
May 21, 2026
Gauhati High Court issues notice to Assam CM over hate-speech
Gauhati High Court issued notice to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in hate-speech public interest litigations over 'Miya' remarks, amid wider criticism of his rhetoric, evictions affecting Muslims, and an AI video row.
February 27, 2026
BJP youth wing vandalises Bangladeshi food stall in Pune
Police have not registered FIR despite videos of the assault; opposition denounces the incident amid rising hate crimes across India under the Modi government.
February 14, 2026
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India orders full ‘Vande Mataram’ recital at all events, sparks minority backlash
India’s Union Home Ministry has directed that all six stanzas of ‘Vande Mataram’ be sung at official, cultural, and school events, drawing objections from Muslim groups and opposition parties; critics say the mandate risks violating religious freedom and deepening majoritarian politics.
February 13, 2026
RSS leader Sadhvi Prachi makes incendiary remarks against Muslims, Christians at centenary event
Anti-Muslim and anti-Christian speeches made at the hundred-year celebration of RSS, at which hate speech remained the theme of the day.
January 26, 2026