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A New York rally featuring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is drawing criticism from activists who say it's a PR move to sanitize Hindu nationalism. Protests are planned, and some are calling for his visa to be revoked.
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged calm after Hindu-Muslim clashes in the south killed three people. Authorities have imposed curfews in Sunsari and nearby districts, while a police probe into the incidents is underway.
UK minister Hilary Benn condemns racist riots targeting immigrants in Belfast as 'racist thuggery'. Police arrest 16 as unrest continues amid fears of sectarian flashbacks.
Livestock markets near Kolkata are eerily quiet ahead of Eid al-Adha as West Bengal's new BJP government enforces a 1950 ban on cattle slaughter. Sellers face heavy losses, beef prices have crashed, and Muslims report a climate of fear. The crackdown extends to street prayers, fueling accusations of communal targeting.
Hindutva is fundamentally different from Hinduism. One is a 20th-century majoritarian political movement, the other is an ancient religion. This ideology drives the BJP, led by Narendra Modi, and has deep roots in Hindu nationalism originating in the early 1900s.
A gunman killed five people at a mosque in San Diego, California, during prayers. Police are investigating the attack as a hate crime, and the suspect was fatally shot at the scene. The shooting is the deadliest assault on Muslims in the U.S. since the 2019 Christchurch attack.
Indian court ruling converts Kamal Maula mosque into Hindu temple, sparking religious tensions. The judgment ends a 2003 sharing agreement and allows full Hindu worship, citing an ASI survey.
Facing accusations of human rights abuses and inciting violence against minorities, the Hindu nationalist group RSS is increasing visits and dialogues in the US, UK, and Germany to improve its image and avert potential international sanctions. The outreach follows a US commission's recommendation for targeted sanctions against the RSS for decades of violent extremism and intolerance toward minority groups.
