India’s premier research group, the Hate Lab, has released a report detailing a significant increase in hate crimes against minorities in the country. According to the report, hate crimes against Muslims and other minority communities rose by 13% in the past year, with the majority of incidents taking place in states ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In 2025, a total of 1,318 hate crimes were reported, with 1,164 taking place in BJP-ruled states. The report highlights that the month of April saw the highest number of hate crimes, with 158 incidents reported. The period between April 22 and May 7, during the Pakistan-India tensions, saw 100 hate crimes.
The Hate Lab report also notes that the number of hate crimes in India increased from 1,165 in 2024 to 668 in 2023. Human rights organizations have long criticized the BJP government for its handling of minority communities, and the report’s findings are seen as further evidence of the government’s failure to protect its citizens.
Meanwhile, Iranian protests have subsided, and the country’s internet services have been restored. However, the protests have left a legacy of violence and unrest, with over 50 people injured in the clashes. The international community has been monitoring the situation, with many countries condemning the government’s response to the protests.
In other news, the United States has advised its citizens to leave Iran, citing the ongoing unrest and violence. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has described the Iranian government as being in its “last days.” The Iranian government has responded to the US president’s message to Iranian protesters, calling it “unacceptable.”
In a separate development, the British intelligence agency has warned that Khalistan leader Paramjit Singh Pamma is in danger from Indian state agents. Pamma is the UK and European coordinator for the Khalistan Referendum Campaign.
Russia has also weighed in on the situation, condemning US threats to launch a military attack on Iran as “completely unacceptable.” Iranian military chief General Amir Hatami has stated that the Iranian military is more capable than ever, even compared to a 12-day war with Israel.
In the United States, four more migrants have died in custody, bringing the total number of deaths to 14. The US Central Command has announced the establishment of a new air and missile defense system at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. US President Donald Trump has called on Iranian protesters to maintain their protests and control their institutions.
In a statement, the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo described the move as aimed at countering the Brotherhood’s violence and destabilization efforts. In a separate statement, the US Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin said that the real issues facing the country are economic, specifically taxation or energy prices.
