Shocking Violence: 6 Dead, 25 Churches Burned in India

New violence against two ethnic groups sparked in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur, reportedly killing 54 people, displacing 23,000 more, and burning at least 25 churches, reigniting tensions that terrorized the state for decades.

United Against Love: Indian Religious Leaders Unite Against Gay Marriage

In a rare display of unity amongst India’s major religions, leaders from the country’s Muslim, Christian, Sikh, and Jain communities join hands with Hindu nationalist groups in opposing calls to recognize same-sex marriage in the country.

This move comes as India’s Supreme Court hears petitions filed by various LGBTQIA+ organizations in the country, pleading to legalize same-sex marriage. These petitions were filed around five years after a landmark case in 2018 that decriminalized homosexuality in India.

How Social Media Giants Turn a Blind Eye to Hindu Nationalist Hate Speech

Months after cow vigilante and Hindu nationalist influencer Monu Manesar became notorious on social media after being accused of murder and posting his exploits against cow traders and smugglers, another Hindu nationalist figure went from obscurity to superstar-like fame, thanks to social media giants frequently ignoring their own moderation rules and community guidelines.

The Women Behind India’s Militant Hindu Nationalist Movement

With the continuing surge of Hindutva (Hindu nationalist) ideology in India since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was elected in 2014, the country is also seeing a rise of female militant Hindu nationalists taking up positions in government and even leading the fight for their ideals.

Self-Beheading: Indian Couple Commits Shocking Sacrificial Ritual

The state of Gujarat in western India was shocked upon hearing the news of a husband and wife committing suicide by decapitation as part of a gory sacrificial ritual. The couple’s family members reported that they had been offering prayers in their hut every day since last year.

Dalai Lama Faces Backlash Over Video Asking Child to ‘Suck’ His Tongue

The Dalai Lama sparked backlash after a video of him kissing a boy and asking him to “suck my tongue” at an event in Northern India went viral.

The Dalai Lama has apologised after footage emerged showing him kissing a young boy on the lips and asking him to 'suck my tongue'.

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Stone-Pelting & Chaos: Hindu Devotees Attacked During Festival

A riot between Hindu devotees and a mob occurred in the suburb of Malad West in the megacity of Mumbai, India, during the Ram Navami festivities, where a few men suffered injuries.

110-year-old Mosque Library Torched by Mob of 1,000 During Hindu Festival

An armed mob of about 1,000 people stormed and ravaged a madrasa (Islamic religious school) in India, setting the institution’s 110-year-old library on fire and causing widespread damage, including a collection of over 4,500 books.

9-year-old "Untouchable" Boy Beaten by Teacher for Drinking Water

An Uttar Pradesh teacher allegedly assaulted a young Dalit boy for drinking water and threatened the boy's mother when she questioned him for his actions.

When the boy's mother questioned the teacher, he remained unapologetic about his actions and even allegedly threatened her.https://t.co/v0rQ67mtvz

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The Dark Side of Womb Cleansing: Hindu Nationalists' Radical New Initiative

A wing of the Hindu paramilitary organization Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) recently launched a campaign to train pregnant Indian women to instill sanskar (virtue/good action) and cultural pride in their children while still in their wombs.