Hate against Indians in US rose 115% in just two years as immigration debates intensified

Hate speech targeting Indians and South Asians surged between 2023-2025, fueled by immigration policy debates and online conspiracy narratives. Anti-South Asian slurs saw a 115% online increase, with content targeting Indians driving much of this rise. This trend, linked to H-1B visa discussions, is raising concerns about escalating hostility and potential offline discrimination.

By TOI World Desk