Hate Crimes

'Stay Alert, 'HATE CRIMES' rising': India WARNS its nationals in Canada

Hate Crimes in Canada: In an advisory, the Ministry of External Affairs said the High Commission/Consulates General in Canada have taken up these incidents of hate crimes with the Canadian authorities and requested them to investigate the said crimes and take appropriate action, the release said.

Sep 23, 2022, 15:44 PM IST

Why are you in the US? Zee News reporter recalls his experience of covering Wisconsin Gurdwara shooting in 2012

Nine years ago on August 5, 2012, six Sikh worshippers were killed by a white supremacist in a shooting rampage at a temple in Wisconsin in the US. The killing of innocent Sikh devotees in Wisconsin shocked not just the Sikh community, but people of all races and nations, worldwide. A Zee News reporter recalls his experience of covering the tragic incident

Aug 10, 2021, 20:10 PM IST

Over 6000 hate crimes recorded against Hindus, Sikhs in US: FBI

The United States witnessed more hate crimes in 2016 than the previous year, with an increase of 4.6 percent from 2015, new FBI data showed.

Nov 14, 2017, 19:32 PM IST

Woman threatened, kicked out of bank in United States for wearing hijab

A Muslim-American woman was allegedly kicked out of a bank in the US for 'wearing a hijab' - with staff threatening to call police if she did not 'remove her hood'.

May 14, 2017, 13:54 PM IST

US Sikhs launch ad campaign to spread awareness about Sikhism

With over 65 per cent of Americans ignorant about Sikhism, the Sikhs in the US are launching a million-dollar awareness campaign to inform them about their religion amid a spike in hate crimes against the minority community in the country.

Apr 13, 2017, 14:02 PM IST

'Time for decisive steps to end bigotry, hate crimes in US'

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has asked the US administration to take "decisive steps" to end bigotry and hate crimes towards Indian-Americans and other religious minorities in the country.

Apr 11, 2017, 08:43 AM IST

Indian student attacked in Poland; Sushma Swaraj seeks explanation

In an another incident of hate crime, an Indian national has reportedly been attacked in Poland's Poznan city on Friday. 

Mar 31, 2017, 22:36 PM IST

Attacks on Indians in US are hate crimes: External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj

The recent attacks on Indians in the US are "hate crimes" and not a simple law and order issue, the government said today with an assertion that national interest will not be compromised for the sake of Strategic Partnership with that country.

Mar 20, 2017, 20:04 PM IST

SAALT executive director links hate crimes with Donald Trump's anti-immigrant policy

Expressing grave concern over the increase in hate crimes in the United States, SAALT executive director Suman Raghunathan said they are witness to impact of anti immigrant policies since President Donald Trump took charge.

Mar 12, 2017, 13:14 PM IST

US man video-stalks Indians, says 'they're stealing jobs'

Members of the Indian community in the US have been alarmed by a video posted on an anti-immigration website, which shows Indian families relaxing in an Ohio park, while a man taking the video accuses them of stealing American jobs, the media reported.

Mar 07, 2017, 20:33 PM IST

Race hate crimes rising since Brexit vote: UK

Racially and religiously aggravated abuse incidents in the UK registered a 41 per cent jump in July, a month after the Brexit vote, according to new official statistics released today.

Oct 14, 2016, 00:26 AM IST

Hate crimes surge in Britain after divisive EU referendum

The number of hate crimes reported to British police online, including some assaults, has increased by more than 500 percent in the week after the country voted to leave the European Union, a senior police chief said on Thursday.

Jul 01, 2016, 00:46 AM IST

Courts will deal with hate crimes sternly: Chief Justice of India HL Dattu

In the backdrop of increasing incidents of hate crimes in the country, Chief Justice of India HL Dattu has assured that the courts will be tough while dealing with the perpetrators of such crimes.

Oct 26, 2015, 10:42 AM IST