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Indian American groups condemn Zohran Mamdani’s ‘Hinduphobic’ remarks as acts of bigotry and bias | World News

[ad_1] A coalition of Indian American and Hindu diaspora organisations across the United States has strongly condemned New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for what it described as “Hinduphobic actions and statements.” In an open letter dated October 10, 2025, the groups accused Mamdani of promoting “bigotry and bias” against Hindus, citing multiple incidents […]

Masked men in Texas protest against ‘Diwali garbage’, call for rejection of ‘foreign demons’; Hindu groups condemn

[ad_1] Three Texas men waved two anti-Hindu placards from behind their masks and called it a protest. A handful of people hiding behind masks waved the US flag and some placards calling out Indians in Texas, and posted those photos on social media in a ‘hate bait’. They called themselves ‘Take Action Texas’ though it’s […]

‘It’s a joke’: Donald Trump dismisses nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests; claims rallies funded by ‘radical left groups’

[ad_1] Donald Trump and No Kings protest (Images/Agencies) US President Donald Trump on Sunday has dismissed the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations against him as a “joke.” He also rejected suggestions that he is acting like a monarch.“I think it’s a joke,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One in Washington DC while returning from Florida.Trump […]

Rights groups accuse Bangladesh’s interim government of gagging dissent voices

[ad_1] DHAKA: International and domestic rights groups on Thursday accused Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh’s interim government of gagging dissent voices, particularly launching a crackdown on supporters of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina.“Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel peace laureate, is increasingly using the recently amended counterterrorism law to arrest alleged supporters of the […]

‘Deeply concerned’: Sikh groups object to Pete Hegseth’s ‘no-beard’ rule; says it targets religious exemptions | World News

[ad_1] US defense secretary Pete Hegseth (Pic credit: AP) Sikh minorities in the US military voiced strong objections to defense secretary Pete Hegseth’s announcement mandating stricter grooming standards, including a ban on beards, long hair, and other personal expressions. “The Sikh Coalition, a group that has advocated for Sikhs in the military who want to […]

‘Illegitimate targeting’: US puts sanctions on Palestinian rights groups; condemns ICC probe into Israel

[ad_1] The United States sanctioned three Palestinian human rights organizations on Thursday that sought an International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into Israel over alleged genocide in Gaza, as per the country’s treasury department.The rights groups Al-Haq, PCHR, and Al-Mezan were added to the treasury’s “Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.”US Secretary of State Marco […]

Immigration crackdown: Venezuelan civic groups sue Trump admin over termination of Temporary Protected Status; call it cruelty towards vulnerable

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump (AP image) Venezuelan civic groups and several migrants have filed a federal lawsuit in Boston federal court against US immigration agencies, accusing the Trump administration of unlawfully ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans.The Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts, Democracy Forward and three migrants have filed a law suit in Boston […]

’40 years is long enough’: Indian-Canadian groups urge Kanishka memorial to honour 1985 Air India bombing victims

[ad_1] Two Indian-Canadian organizations have asked the Canadian government to establish a memorial and information center to honor the victims of the 1985 Air India bombing, known as the Kanishka tragedy.Khalsa Diwan Society, and North American Hindus Association wrote a letter to David Eby, primere of British Columbia and demanded a memorial wall, reflection garden, […]

One dead, four injured as gunfire erupts between groups during outdoor gathering in Virginia

[ad_1] Representative image credits: AP One man was killed and four others injured early Sunday when gunfire broke out between two groups at a large outdoor gathering in Danville, Virginia.The shooting happened around 1:30 am on a private property near the intersection of Carver Drive and Cheyenne Drive, according to a statement from the Danville […]

Kenyan rights groups condemn arrest of protest site developer

[ad_1] Representative Image (AI-generated) Kenyan rights groups have condemned the arrest of a software developer who built a platform opposing a contentious finance bill, warning that it reflected an intensifying crackdown on dissent.The East African country has been cracking down on critics of the government since massive protests last June against tax rises and corruption.Security […]