Violence against Christians has been on the rise in India ever since the Hindu nationalist party, the BJP, came to power in 2014. That's according to the rights group United Christian Forum. It says there were more than 800 attacks on Christians last year - a nearly sevenfold increase in a decade. Among the victims are members of India's Adivasi community, many of whom converted to Christianity decades ago. Much of the violence is concentrated in India’s Bastar region of Chhattisgarh state. DW Correspondent Adil Bhat traveled there to document the religious tensions, and witnessed efforts by right-wing nationalists to push conversions to Hinduism. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

In India's remote Ladakh region, an outburst of violence and calls for greater autonomy is sparking concern in Delhi.Ladakh, in the Himalayas, is controlled by the central government. But many there are calling for more autonomy and statehood. A demonstration to that end last month ended with police fatally shooting several protesters. DW’s Adil Bhat went to Leh, the capital of the Ladakh region, to report. #ladakh #India For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

The Indian government is intensifying its decades-long campaign against left-wing Maoist insurgents. Security forces are ramping up operations in the central state of Chhattisgarh. In a recent offensive, 27 suspected rebels were killed, bringing the insurgent death toll to over 200 this year alone. Chapters: 0:00 India intensifies campaign against Maoist insurgents 8:19 Adil Bhat, DW Reporter 12:40 Kishalay Bhattacharjee, Journalist For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #India #Maoism #Chhattisgarh

Sexual violence and misogyny are part of everyday life for many women in India. But an increasing number are breaking the silence and fighting for respect and their rights – with words, music and physical strength. Activist Usha Vishwakarma trains women in the art of self-defense. Many members of her “Red Brigade” have themselves suffered sexual violence. Rapper JQueen channels her anger into powerful rap songs as a solo artist or with her all-female band “Wild Wild Women.” And student Sheshandeep Kaur Sidhu campaigns to get more women to enter politics. They all represent a new generation pushing back against traditional gender roles. They demand respect and personal safety despite structural barriers and societal expectations. Their resistance shows that change begins at the point where women empower themselves. 00:00 Intro 01:55 Passionate and unrelenting: Usha Vishwakarma 03:12 Self-defense training with the Red Brigade 04:21 Male voices: Contradictions and culture 05:28 Training schoolgirls to fight back 07:09 Village conversations 09:21 Feminist author Meghna Pant’s perspective 11:03 JQueen: Rap as rebellion 12:47 Family, judgment and societal expectations 15:10 Women’s safety in public 16:20 Meghna’s story: Abuse and escape 17:18 Politics and impunity 18:27 Sheshandeep Kaur Sidhu: A quiet rebellion 21:15 Visibility and education as tools of change 24:07 Tradition vs. transformation 25:40 Conclusion: Where do we go from here? #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs #dwstories #india ______ DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events. Subscribe and explore the world around you with DW Documentary. Subscribe to: ‬ ⮞ DW Documentary (English): https://www.youtube.com/@DWDocumentary ⮞ DW Documental (Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/@DWDocumental ⮞ DW Documentary وثائقية دي دبليو (Arabic): https://www.youtube.com/@dwdocarabia ⮞ DW Documentary हिन्दी (Hindi): https://www.youtube.com/@dwdochindi ⮞ DW Dokumenter (Indonesian): https://www.youtube.com/@DWDokumenter ⮞ DW Doku (German): https://www.youtube.com/@dwdoku For more visit: http://www.dw.com/en/tv/docfilm/s-3610 Follow DW Documentary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwdocumentary/ Follow DW Documental on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwdocumental We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G

India has joined a handful of countries including China, Pakistan and Russia in establishing diplomatic ties with Aghanistan's Taliban rulers. India has long been a second home for thousands of Afghans, many of whom are women students whose visas are running out. They fear that returning to their homeland would mean facing persecution. DW's Shalu Yadav reports. Chapters: 0:00 India establishing ties with Afghanistan 3:44 Mariam Safi, Organization for Policy Research and Developmental Studies For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #india #afghanistan #taliban

India is hosting what it calls one of the largest artificial-intelligence gatherings in the developing world. The AI Impact Summit brings together global tech leaders, such as Google's CEO Sundar Pichai and Open AI's Sam Altman. But Microsoft founder Bill Gates, who was due to give the keynote speech, canceled at the last minute amid fresh scrutiny over his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Organizers say the summit aims to shape how emerging economies use AI. But, with fierce competition from the United States and China, can India really lead the way? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #India #AI

As part of his sweeping imposition of tariffs, US President Donald Trump had already slapped a 25% levy on Indian products. An additional 25% kicks in on Wednesday to punish India for continuing to buy oil from Russia. For Indian textile exporters, this could be devastating. DW's Manira Chaudhary met manufacturers, exporters and workers from the textile hub of Noida in Uttar Pradesh, to find out how they will react when the new tariffs take effect. 00:00 The impact of the US tariffs on India's economy 03:12 Saon Ray, Council for Research on International Economic Relations For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #india #usa #tariffs

The UN refugee agency is accusing India of what it calls unconscionable acts - of deporting Rohingya refugees by dropping them off a boat near the coast of Myanmar. It says hundreds may have died at sea this month. The Rohingya are often called one of the most persecuted people in the world. They fled a genocidal crackdown in Myanmar a decade ago. Now, many face persecution in India under the Hindu nationalist government. Chapters: 0:00 Rohingya refugees face persecution in India 4:21 Colin Gonsalves, Supreme Court Advocate #india #rohingya #refugees For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

The UN refugee agency is accusing India of what it calls unconscionable acts - of deporting Rohingya refugees by dropping them off a boat near the coast of Myanmar. It says hundreds may have died at sea this month. The Rohingya are often called one of the most persecuted people in the world. They fled a genocidal crackdown in Myanmar a decade ago. Now, many face persecution in India under the Hindu nationalist government. Chapters: 0:00 Rohingya refugees face persecution in India 4:21 Colin Gonsalves, Supreme Court Advocate #india #rohingya #refugees For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1