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‘Clothes torn, hit with stick’: 2 women from Assam, Bihar assaulted in Delhi

Photo for representation
Updated on May 11, 2026 09:00 pm IST

'I f*****g own you': What JPMorgan exec told 'brown boy Indian' staffer

A view of the exterior of the JP Morgan Chase & Co. corporate headquarters in New York City
Updated on May 02, 2026 12:02 pm IST

Lorna Hajdini sued: JPMorgan reacts over bombshell assault allegations

Lorna Hajdini sued: A JPMorgan Chase executive is accused of sexual harassment and racial abuse in a lawsuit filed by an employee.
Published on May 01, 2026 02:59 pm IST

AIFF refers complaints of alleged racial abuse against players in ISL to Disciplinary Committee

AIFF refers complaints of alleged racial abuse against players in ISL to Disciplinary Committee
Published on Apr 14, 2026 03:55 pm IST

Casteist slurs, remarks on skin colour: Kerala student's family alleges murder

A senior police officer told HT that currently the death is being treated as a case of suicide, adding that they have not found evidence yet of him being pushed off the building by anyone.
Updated on Apr 13, 2026 08:14 am IST

4 minors held for harassing Manipur woman, her friend in south Delhi

The woman, a lawyer living in south Delhi, told HT that the boys also attempted to stab her during the assault.
Published on Mar 10, 2026 04:08 am IST

Manipur girl faces assault near Saket district court in New Delhi

The Delhi Police further informed that during the course of the investigation, relevant provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act have been invoked based on the material available on record.
Published on Mar 09, 2026 10:52 am IST

Delhi couple arrested for racially abusing three Arunchal women in Malviya Nagar

Chief minister Rekha Gupta interacts with the three northeastern women at her office. (HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 26, 2026 05:05 am IST

'Will accept any punishment': Man on racially abusing Arunachal women in Delhi

The accused further called the women 'sex workers' and used derogatory remarks against them.
Updated on Feb 25, 2026 08:59 am IST

Need to do more in fight against racism

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This “garden-variety” racism can slip into more brutal territory. The killing of Anjel Chakma in Dehradun last December is the latest example of the worst form such bigotry can take. (PTI)
Published on Feb 24, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Racial abuse of NE women in Delhi, UP strongly condemned; strict action sought

Minor repair work being carried out at the rented flat of three women from Arunachal Pradesh was the starting point of the dispute that led to allegations of racial slurs, and resulted in an FIR against a neighbour couple in Delhi's Malviya Nagar.
Published on Feb 24, 2026 05:44 pm IST

‘Unacceptable, prejudice’: Northeast leaders on racial abuse of Arunachal women

The accused couple allegedly directed racial slurs and sexist remarks against the three women.
Published on Feb 24, 2026 03:12 pm IST

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu condemns 'shameful' racial abuse of 3 women in Delhi

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
Published on Feb 24, 2026 11:30 am IST

'No excuse': Meghalaya CM condemns racial abuse of Arunachal women in Delhi

The Meghalaya Chief Minister said that the recent incident was "unfortunate" and that such incidents undermine the country's progress and unity.
Published on Feb 24, 2026 11:09 am IST

Resident doctor from Nagaland faces racial abuse, sexual harassment in Gorakhpur; 3 accused arrested

The North East Federation of All India Resident Doctors (NAFORD) highlighted the incident on social media, describing it as “serious racial harassment and sexual misconduct.” (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
Published on Feb 24, 2026 06:56 am IST

Drilling to dispute: How AC work led to racial abuse against 3 Arunachal women

Videos of the incident are circulating on social media, where the officer can be seen trying to pacify the situation.
Published on Feb 23, 2026 04:40 pm IST

Custom officer ka beta hai vo’: Delhi couple ‘racially’ abuse 3 Arunachal women

The three women have demanded a formal apology from the accused, saying that their remarks did not just hurt them but also the dignity of the northeastern community.
Updated on Feb 23, 2026 12:02 pm IST

Delhi: 3 women from NE racially abused in Malviya Nagar, FIR filed

The women alleged they felt mentally harassed and humiliated. No physical injuries were reported. (Photo for representation)
Updated on Feb 23, 2026 05:57 am IST

3 northeastern women allege racial abuse by neighbours in south Delhi

3 northeastern women allege racial abuse by neighbours in south Delhi
Published on Feb 22, 2026 04:09 pm IST

Tripura student called ‘Chinese’, says family; cops say no proof of racial abuse

NSUI members hold a candle march to protest the mob lynching of student Angel Chakma, at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Updated on Dec 31, 2025 12:30 pm IST

Racial violence unacceptable: Sangma on Angela Chakma murder

Meghalaya chief minister and National People’s Party (NPP) president Conrad K. Sangma
Published on Dec 28, 2025 09:36 pm IST

Racial slurs, hit by ‘kadaa’: The fatal attack on Tripura student in Dehradun

A case has been registered in connection with the attack and a special team has been constituted to arrest the prime suspect, who is from Nepal and lives in Haridwar, according to police. (Photo for representation)
Updated on Dec 28, 2025 11:40 am IST

Wisconsin Cinnabon racial incident: GoFundMe launched for ‘traumatized’ victims

Wisconsin Cinnabon racial incident: GoFundMe launched for ‘traumatized’ Somali couple as Crystal Wilsey (pictured) defends actions
Published on Dec 10, 2025 12:02 am IST

The ugly Indian and other stories of racism

Watch the difference in the behaviour of a Delhi shopkeeper to an African and an Englishman. He will treat the former with disdain while fawning over the latter. (HT Archive)
Published on Oct 18, 2025 09:58 pm IST

Entrepreneur Sophia Choudry says she was racially abused by children on UK train

Choudry said she began filming the incident to have evidence.
Published on Sept 29, 2025 04:12 pm IST

Indian-origin girl attacked in Ireland, mom recalls horror: Blow-by-blow account

This is believed to be the first documented racist attack on an Indian-origin child in Ireland.
Updated on Aug 07, 2025 01:10 pm IST

‘Can’t change colours': Indian student after racially motivated Adelaide attack

Charanpreet Singh, 23, speaks from his hospital bed after suffering serious head and facial injuries in a suspected racially motivated assault in Australia's Adelaide.
Published on Jul 24, 2025 10:22 am IST

Oasis' Liam Gallagher apologises for using racial slur on social media post

Liam Gallagher of Oasis performs, during the first of their sellout comeback shows, at the Cardiff Principality Stadium, in Cardiff, Wales, Britain, July 4, 2025. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett
Updated on Jul 05, 2025 08:00 am IST

Who is Sarada Muraleedharan? Kerala chief secretary calls out skin colour bias

Sarada Muraleedharan took over the post of Kerala chief secretary from her husband Dr V Venu in September 2024.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 02:30 pm IST