Hindus

A TCS-like scandal in Nagpur: How NGO chief sexually abused women, coerced them to convert

The head of an NGO based in Nagpur has been arrested on charges of sexual abuse, forced conversion and cyberstalking. The accused, identified as Riyaz Fazil Qazi, is head of the NGO Universal Multipurpose Society. Here is what we know about the case so far

From visas to Valley: Hindus most highly educated religious group in US, finds Pew study

Hindus and Jews in the United States are more likely to have a four-year college degree than Americans in other religious groups, a new analysis by the Pew Research Centre revealed.

Can BNP’s Tarique Rahman protect Hindus in Bangladesh?

Tarique Rahman is poised to become Bangladesh’s prime minister after his Bangladesh Nationalist Party swept the February 12 general elections. Hindus have been living in fear in the South Asian country amid a rise in attacks in recent years. Can the BNP leader allay the minority community's concerns?

Why are Hindus in Bangladesh fearful ahead of February 12 elections?

As Bangladesh heads into national elections on February 12, 2026, minorities — especially Hindus — are increasingly anxious amid a surge in violence, political instability, and Islamist resurgence. From killings and arson to diplomatic tensions with India, fears are mounting over safety and long-term security

Hindu student forced to leave UK school over tilak. Is it a case of discrimination?

An eight-year-old student at a primary school in London has been forced to seek admission elsewhere after facing discrimination for applying tilak-chandlo, a sacred Hindu mark, on his forehead. It has been alleged that the minor was also removed from any role of responsibility and was constantly monitored by the headteacher

Who was Rana Pratap Bairagi, Hindu businessman and journalist shot dead in Bangladesh?

Rana Pratap Bairagi, a newspaper editor and businessman, was shot multiple times in the head by unidentified gunmen around 5:45 pm on Monday (January 5) in Jashore’s Manirampur district, Bangladesh. Police suspect the killing might have stemmed from a business-related dispute. The latest killing comes against the backdrop of alleged targeted attacks against Hindus in the country

BCCI accused of doing politics as Bangladesh prepares to ban IPL broadcast: 'People of our country feel hurt'

The Mustafizur Rahman controversy continues to keep getting bigger as Bangladesh has now accused BCCI of playing politics.

BCCI asks Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman amid attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh: 'Due to the recent developments...'

With a rise in violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders had been facing a lot of criticism for signing pacer Mustafizur Rahman.

India-Bangladesh ties: Yunus recalls Delhi envoy, sends him back after consultations, report says

Bangladesh has recalled its High Commissioner to India amid rising diplomatic tensions, signalling a fresh low in ties between the two neighbours. Officially termed a “consultative recall,” the move comes after weeks of tit-for-tat protests, political friction, and growing strain in bilateral relations

What led to the Andhra temple stampede that claimed the lives of at least 10?

At least ten people, including women and children, lost their lives in a stampede at Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Srikakulam during the Ekadashi rush. Over 25,000 devotees crowded into the privately run ‘Mini Tirupati,’ exposing glaring lapses in safety at the under-construction temple