Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Topic: Hindu Nationalism

Report states rise of Hindu nationalist groups spreading anti-Muslim propaganda in Sri Lanka

There are emerging signs of an increase in Hindu nationalist groups gaining influence at the grassroots level in Sri Lanka, according to the Center for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH).

Hindu nationalism’s debt to colonialism

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) completes 100 years this month.  Much is known about the RSS taking inspiration from fascist movements of pre-war Europe. MS Golwalkar,...

UK govt acknowledges role of Hindutva in 2022 Leicester riot for first time in its report on extremism

For the first time, the United Kingdom government has reportedly acknowledged the role of Hindu nationalism, known as Hindutva, in the Leicester riot of September 2022.

Former RSS Goa chief absconding after FIR filed against him for comments about Francis Xavier

The former chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in Goa, Subhash Velingkar, is absconding after the police registered a first information report against him on Friday for demanding a DNA analysis of Francis Xavier’s relics.

How Holi turned ‘unholy’ for Muslims: glimpses from across Indian cities

'The festival of colours' this year was marred by multiple incidents of molestation, violence, and harassment against Muslims, particularly women, between March 23 and 25, ahead of and during Holi celebrations across different parts of the country.

Brazilian tourist’s gang rape in Jharkhand: outrage continues spread as ultra-nationalists blame victims

In Jharkhand, a Brazilian-Spanish biker couple was assaulted by a group of seven men. The woman was gang-raped during the attack. The incident occurred late...