Congress workers in Varanasi celebrated Rahul Gandhi's birthday by depicting him as Lord Parshuram and pouring milk on his photo. The BJP accused Congress of disrespecting Hindu faith and appropriating religious symbols for political messaging.
British police handcuffed a dying 18-year-old, Henry Nowak, after he was stabbed by Vickrum Digwa, who falsely claimed racial abuse. Digwa, carrying a kirpan, was sentenced to life. The incident sparked debate on kirpan rights and community division.
Karnataka revokes 2022 hijab ban, permits limited religious symbols (hijab, turban, sacred thread, rudraksh) with uniforms across all educational institutions from the next academic year, sparking BJP accusations of 'vote-bank appeasement'
A political leader has entered a dispute over Lenskart's employee dress code. The leader defended Hindu religious symbols after allegations of restrictions. Lenskart has since apologized and pledged to revise its guidelines. The company stated it welcomes all symbols of faith and culture. This incident has broadened the debate on workplace expression and religious identity.
British Jewish community leaders describe feeling under siege following a series of arson attacks on synagogues and Jewish institutions, with parents now hiding religious symbols from their children and choosing universities based on safety. New data shows 742 British Jews emigrated to Israel in 2025 – the highest annual total in over 40 years – while the Community Security Trust recorded 3,700 antisemitic incidents, including the deadly Heaton Park synagogue attack that killed two people.
British Jewish community leaders describe a climate of fear following a series of antisemitic attacks, including arson at two London synagogues and a Jewish charity building, and the burning of four community ambulances. Parents are reportedly keeping children home from school and avoiding wearing religious symbols. New data shows 742 British Jews emigrated to Israel in 2025 – the highest annual total in over 40 years. The Community Security Trust recorded 3,700 antisemitic incidents in 2025, including the deadly October attack on Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester that killed two people.
