New Year, but the same old story continues in Bangladesh. Hindus are under threat in Bangladesh As 2026 begins a disturbing pattern continues a spike in violence against Hindus and other minorities, which is raising serious questions over law, order and political will in Dhaka ahead of the february polls. Watch this story to find out more.

Bangladesh Political Violence: Another BNP Leader Shot Dead Within a Month

Amid rising attacks on minority communities in Bangladesh, members of the Hindu community have come together to form a political party, aiming to protect their rights and voice concerns about safety and representation.

Hindus Form Bangladesh Minority Janta Party, BMJP to Contest Upcoming Polls

World | India News: Following the brutal killing of 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali national in the Pahalgam terror attack, members of the Indian and Hindu communities around the world have taken to the streets in protest.

Pahalgam attack: Indian diaspora protests in London, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Melbourne and other cities across globe

High Court orders case against Tamil Nadu Minister over joke on Hindus

Pakistan's army chief on Wednesday (Apr 16) peddled the two-nation theory and emphasised that India and Pakistan were two very different nations, while noting that Hindus and Pakistanis were poles apart.
Speaking during a speech at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad, Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir also urged the Pakistani diaspora to pass down the story of Pakistan’s founding to future generations to preserve national identity and unity.
General Asim Munir asked Pakistanis everywhere to narrate the story of how the nation was born, to their children, and asked them to make sure that the "story of Pakistan should never be forgotten".
"You have to narrate Pakistan’s story to your children so that they don’t forget it when our forefathers thought we were different from Hindus in every possible aspect of life," he said.
Reaffirmed the two-nation theory, he stressed that the cultural, religious, and ideological differences between Hindus and Muslims were the foundation for Pakistan's creation.

'We're different from Hindus': Pakistan Army chief peddles two-nation theory

Hundreds of Hindus in Bali flocked to beaches on Indonesia's tourist island to participate in the sacred Melasti purification ritual. Watch in for more details!

Hindus gather on Indonesia's beaches for sacred ceremony

White House says Biden closely watching Bangladesh situation amid escalating violence against Hindus

Members of the Hindu community in Canada staged a protest outside the Bangladesh Consulate in Toronto, expressing concerns over reported attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. Demonstrators chanted slogans like "Hindu Lives Matter" to highlight their grievances and call for action. Watch to know more!

Canadian Hindus Stage Protest Outside Bangladesh Consulate In Toronto | World News | WION

Bangladesh freezes 17 bank accounts linked to ISKCON amid rising attacks on Hindus

On Friday, the Supreme Court directed a special investigation team (SIT) to look into the claims made by the Andhra Pradesh government, led by N Chandrababu, that the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu (YSR) Congress Party's previous government used inferior ghee that contained animal fat to make laddus at the Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati.

Tirupati Laddu Row: SC Orders CBI-Monitored SIT Probe, Cautions Against Politicizing Case

For the first time, Hindu pilgrims on Thursday (October 3) witnessed the sacred Kailash peak, the abode of Lord Shiva, from Indian territory instead of Tibet. The viewpoint is located at the Old Lipulekh Pass in the Vyas Valley of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, which holds significant religious importance.

Mount Kailash Visible From India: First Hindu Pilgrims Share Emotional Experience

Amid the controversy over the ghee used in the sacred laddus offered to the deity, the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati is now focused on preparations for the grand Brahmotsavam festival. This nine-day celebration, expected to draw around one lakh devotees daily, will take place from October 4 to 12. On Tuesday, the temple performed its traditional cleansing ritual in anticipation of the event.

Tirupati Temple Gears Up For Mega Brahmotsavam Festival Amid Efforts To Move Past Laddu Controversy

In the lead-up to Durga Puja, radical Islamist groups in Bangladesh have issued threats to puja committees and temples, demanding 5 lakh Bangladeshi taka in exchange for allowing the festival to proceed. The Hindu festival, set to be celebrated from October 9 to 13, is facing intimidation and extortion attempts, raising concerns about religious tensions in the country.

Bangladesh: Hindu Temples Face Extortion Threats Ahead Of Durga Puja

Bangladesh: Yunus govt asks Hindus to pause Durga Puja music during namaz and azan

Janmashtami, one of the major festivals of the minority Hindu community commemorating the birth of Lord Sri Krishna, is being celebrated across Bangladesh on Monday with religious fervour and gaiety, media reports said.

Janmashtami celebrations come in the backdrop of violence in Bangladesh

Fundamentalists attacked and vandalized the houses of Hindus in Miranjali Colony of Dhaka. The mob pelted stones at the houses of Hindus. Along with houses, temples have also been targeted, temples have been vandalized.

Bangladesh unrest: Mobs vandalised the houses of Hindus in Dhaka's Miranjali Colony

The Hindu-majority island of Bali marked the new year with an annual Day of Silence. As part of six days of extensive rituals, airports closed for 24 hours the internet was completely cut, streets were deserted on the Day of Silence locally known as Nyepi.

Bali: The day of silence is observed each year after the new moon in March

A Varanasi district court has allowed the Hindu side to offer prayers in the 'Vyas Ka Tehkhana' area inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex from today, Thursday, February 1.

Varanasi court allows Hindus to offer prayers in Gyanvapi cellar, Muslim side to file petition

India: Lord Krishna wanted five villages, Hindus sought only three centres, says Yogi Adityanath

India: Madras High Court directs placement of signs restricting non-Hindus in temple premises

Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, visited Durga Puja pandals to woo Hindus ahead of polls.

Sheikh Hasina visits Durga Puja pandals to woo Hindus ahead of polls

A scene in Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer has offended religious sentiments. The movie features a reference to the Bhagavad Gita during a sexual scene. When does artistic freedom become an unacceptable liberty? Priyanka Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Did Christopher Nolan insult Hindus?

California Senate passes bill to ban caste discrimination, Indian-Americans fear it will single out Hindus

India condemns Leicester violence and vandalism of Hindu religious premises

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